The prospects of Pakistani cricketers participating in the upcoming World Cup 2023 in India without central contracts have become more likely. Despite the mega tournament being just days away, negotiations between national players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reached an impasse. For the past four months, these national cricketers have not received any payments from the cricket board, …

The American television personality and entrepreneur reality TV star Kim Kardashian shared a few snaps playing tennis in sizzling dress. Everything was great but Kim held the tennis racquet incorrectly. This is where, Tennis legend Serena Williams held a little fun in the comments, writing: ‘Literally not how you hold a racquet. Clearly I have to give you lessons lol,’ …

The pre-World Cup team bonding trip of the Pakistan team to Dubai has been abruptly canceled as the players are still awaiting visas to travel to India. The Pakistan squad had initially planned to fly to the UAE for a brief stay before proceeding to Hyderabad for their first warm-up game against New Zealand. However, due to the visa delay, …

Pakistan cricket team’s chief selector Friday defended fast bowler Hasan Ali’s inclusion in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 squad, who has not represented the Green Shirts in ODIs in over a year. Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, in a press conference where he announced the 15-man squad, said: “He (Hasan Ali) performed well in the Lankan Premier League; he is an …

KATHMANDU: The Hangzhou Asian Games embody Asian fraternity, unity, peace and prosperity, and the official song “conveys the true sense of reunion and fraternity,” said Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. “While Asia is rising, we must uphold Asian unity, we must connect our people heart to heart for the shared and sustained prosperity,” the prime minister told Xinhua in …

India and Pakistan’s women’s cricket teams both reached the last four of the Asian Games on Thursday despite their matches being washed out in Hangzhou. India batted first in the Twenty20 encounter against Malaysia and piled up 173-2 in their rain-interrupted 15 overs. Malaysia faced just two balls and were 1-0 in reply when the rain returned and the match …

In a significant boost to Pakistan’s cricket hopes for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup, fast bowler Haris Rauf has been declared fit for selection after successfully recovering from a rib injury that had sidelined him for a brief period. The decision comes as a welcome relief to both the national team and cricket enthusiasts across the nation. …

In a remarkable feat of courage and determination, Shehroze Kashif, a Pakistani mountaineer, has successfully reached the summit of Mount Manaslu, which stands proudly as the eighth-highest mountain on Earth at a towering height of 8163 meters in Nepal. This is a momentous achievement not only for Shehroze but also for Pakistan, as he fulfills his promise and adds another …

Wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan, has responded to the recent rumors that surfaced in the media regarding differences within the national team. he Peshawar-born batter took to his social media handles and shared some verses from the famous poem by Kaleem Usmani regarding national unity. “Is Parcham k saaye talay, Hum aik hain. Hum aik hain. Saanjhi apni khushyaan, Aur gham …

BELGRADE: Zhang Qi won a gold medal for China in the women’s 59kg competition at the 2023 Belgrade Wrestling Championships on Tuesday. Zhang defeated Yulia Tkach of Ukraine 4-1 to claim the title, while in the women’s 55kg, another non-Olympic discipline, Japan’s Haruna Okuno beat Jacarra Winchester of the United States 4-3. Akhmed Tazhudinov of Bahrain defeated Azerbaijan’s Magomedkhan Magomedov …

The National Selection Committee is expected to announce the squad for the upcoming World Cup 2023, scheduled to start on October 5 in India this week. Due to the injury suffered by the star pacer, Naseem Shah during the recently concluded Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan will be forced to make a change to their squad. According to media reports, Hasan …

Asia Cup 2023 wasn’t just the exciting cricket matches that had people talking. It was the presence of Pakistan’s fast bowler, Naseem Shah, that caught the attention of a famous Indian actress. Surprisingly, it wasn’t Urvashi Rautela but another Indian actress who was charmed by Naseem Shah’s personality. Indian actress Isha Shah couldn’t help but express her admiration for Naseem Shah. …

Cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has weighed in on the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, and he’s got some interesting predictions. According to him, the teams to watch out for in the semifinals are India, Pakistan, Australia, and England. “I think India and Pakistan could feature in the semi-finals, Australia and England are another two teams,” Gilchrist told Press Trust of India …

Former Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq Monday came to the defense of current captain Babar Azam amidst growing criticism of the national team’s performance in the Asia Cup. Misbah-ul-Haq, who also serves as the PCB Technical Committee Chairman, spoke candidly to the media, addressing concerns about Pakistan’s recent struggles on the cricket field. In a press conference held earlier today, Misbah …

A star-studded trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema is set to electrify the Asian Champions League as they spearhead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the continent’s premier football tournament. Collectively boasting an impressive haul of 11 UEFA Champions League titles, these football icons are now ready to make their mark on the Asian stage. Neymar, fresh from surpassing …

Pakistan failed to qualify for the final of the Asia Cup 2023 after suffering a two-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the last encounter of the Super Fours stage, however, a valiant Zaman Khan emerged victorious in many ways. Defending a total of 252 runs in a rain-affected match, the national bowling unit displayed a praiseworthy performance before the match …

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has cast doubts on the possibility of pacer Naseem Shah’s timely recovery for their initial matches in the upcoming World Cup in India. However, their ace pacer Haris Rauf is “recovering well” from a side strain and will be fit in time for their opening match against the Netherlands at Hyderabad on October 6, the skipper …

In a major setback for the Pakistan cricket team, fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. The excitement surrounding the Asia Cup reached a fever pitch as the crucial Superfour stage match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka approached. However, a somber atmosphere loomed over the Pakistani camp as they received devastating …

Muhammad Imran’s story is a perfect fairytale, almost tailormade for going viral in the social media age. In 2012, on a cold December night, at the age of 18, Imran left his village in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province without informing anyone and travelled around 1,000 km on a truck to Karachi. The purpose of the trip was …

The Pakistan Mas-Wrestling Team made an impressive mark at the 5th edition of the World Mas-Wrestling Championship held in Khiva, Uzbekistan. The Pakistan Mas-Wrestling Team made an impressive mark at the 5th edition of the World Mas-Wrestling Championship held in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Demonstrating remarkable prowess and skills in the tournament, the national contingent clinched a total of four medals, including …

Pakistan’s long-range team made history after winning the European Long Range Championship for the first time ever, said the Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR) on Monday. The military’s media wing stated that the Pakistan team made its maiden appearance in the European championship to compete with over 80 international shooters from 12 nations in individual matches. The winning team also played …

A Dutch court on Monday sentenced former Pakistan international cricketer Khalid Latif to 12 years in prison for urging the murder of anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders. Latif, 37, had offered 21,000 euros ($22,500) for the head of Wilders in an online video after the firebrand lawmaker sought to arrange a competition for cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). “It was …

Wasim Akram has termed his tussle with Waqar Younis from their playing days as a ‘healthy competition’ while he admitted that bad blood was present between the two pacers in the old times. Cricket legend Wasim Akram recently shed light on his once-famous rivalry with fellow pace bowler Waqar Younis. Wasim Akram revealed that the fierce competition to outdo each …

Pakistan’s cricketing prodigy, Shaheen Shah Afridi, expressed optimism about showing more brilliance with the ball ahead of the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday. In the last match between Pakistan and India, during the Asia Cup, the 23-year-old left-arm fast bowler wreaked havoc on the Indian top-order, claiming a remarkable 4-35, which included the prized wickets of star …

In a thrilling clash that will be remembered for years to come, Neymar catapulted himself into Brazilian football history by surpassing the legendary Pele as the country’s all-time top scorer. The 31-year-old forward etched his name in the record books with two second-half goals that helped secure a resounding 5-1 victory for Brazil over Bolivia in the South American 2026 …

MANILA: Efforts to maintain national team’s continuity paid off as Germany moved into its first ever World Cup final, Germany head coach Gordon Herbert told Xinhua in an exclusive interview on Friday night. Germany emerged as the surprise winner in Friday’s semifinal where they stunned the United States 113-111, advancing to their first-ever FIBA World Cup final. Germany had hit …

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the 2023 Asia Cup Super 4s clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India, scheduled for 10 September. However, a looming threat of rain has cast uncertainty over this highly anticipated fixture. With forecasts predicting persistent rainfall for the remainder of the Asia Cup matches in Colombo, tournament organizers have proactively allocated a Reserve Day for …

Pakistan’s ODI captain, Babar Azam, achieved a significant milestone during the side’s Asia Cup Super 4 match against Bangladesh where the hosts registered a convincing seven-wicket win in Lahore. While Babar’s innings yielded a modest 17 runs from 22 deliveries, it was enough to elevate him to a remarkable feat in the fifty-over format. The 28-year-old, currently the number one …

Ticket prices for the India-Pakistan match at the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 have surged to unprecedented levels. Official outlets quickly sold out their available tickets within just one hour on both August 29 and September 3. Nevertheless, a report from NDTV reveals that certain tickets are still accessible on the secondary market but at exorbitant prices. For instance, a …

Despite the draw in the September 2 match, Pakistan have qualified for the Super 4s stage as they began their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on a high note with a massive 238-run win over Nepal on Wednesday. Meanwhile, this was India’s first match in the tournament making the clash with Nepal a must-win. But considering the format of the Asia …

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is currently deliberating a potential change in the venue for the Super 4 stages of the Asia Cup due the persistent heavy rainfall in Colombo. The participating teams have been informed about the unfavorable weather conditions in Sri Lanka’s capital. As a result, Pallekele and Dambulla are being considered as viable alternative locations. While the …

Zimbabwe cricket great Heath Streak has passed away after a publicised battle with cancer. He was 49 years old. Streak’s wife Nadine announced the Media today on her Facebook account, and local news outlets have reported on his passing. Streak, a former fast bowler, was one of Zimbabwe’s greatest players and the first from his country to take 100 test …

While cricket enthusiasts keep their fingers crossed for today’s nail-biting match, many singled out Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela’s Instagram story. Rautela, who has often made headlines in the past with her subtle interest in Pakistani star bowler Naseem Shah, is once again in the limelight for her latest social media update. The actor took to Instagram moments before the match …

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf expressed optimism about Pakistan doing well in the ongoing Asia Cup and upcoming World Cup. Expressing his thoughts in line with picking up wickets, Rauf said: “Being a pacer, I have many goals to serve my country with great verve. My focus remains not only on taking wickets but to perform in the right situation …

Renowned wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan, has withdrawn from the much-awaited Big Bash League (BBL) just days before the draft on Sunday According to media reports, Mohammad Rizwan was set to be one of the platinum picks in the draft, which is scheduled to take place on September 3 in Australia. However, his commitments with the national team during the first …

As Pakistan and India get ready to face each other tomorrow (Saturday) in their first encounter of the ongoing Asia Cup, cricket icon Virat Kohli already seems to be preparing his team for an intense clash as he is clearly not underestimating the Green Shirts. In a clip shared by India’s Star Sports channel of Kohli’s interview, titled ‘Prime Time …

NEW DELHI: Tickets for the marquee World Cup clash between India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad on Oct 14 were sold out within an hour after the International Cricket Council’s ticketing partner opened its exclusive pre-sale window, the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency reported on Wednesday. While there will be another round of general sale for the India-Pakistan match …

NEW YORK: Defending champion Iga Swiatek of Poland secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Australia’s Daria Saville in the women’s singles second round of the US Open on Wednesday. “I just felt like I prevailed. I wanted to be intense, and mostly I was in charge of how I played because I was the one attacking,” said the 22-year-old, who …

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has successfully obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Interior for the SAFF U16 Championship. The long-awaited confirmation of this development was announced today by the former Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Shaza Fatima Khawaja. According to media reports, the Men in Green, who were initially slated to …

The name of the host country, Pakistan, was noticeably absent from the jerseys of all participating teams for the 50-over Asia Cup 2023, started on Wednesday in Multan. Yesterday, participating teams revealed their new kits for the event, and cricket fans noticed the absence of the host country’s name below the Asia Cup logo. Fans expressed their concerns, reminding that …