Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final Tuesday as Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina tackles Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in a politically-charged tussle where the only guarantee will be the absence of a handshake at the match’s conclusion. Djokovic is in familiar territory after making the last eight in Paris for a record 17th time – …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan are enjoying their experience at Harvard University, sharing their happy moments with their fans after their arrival at the prestigious school. Harvard Business School’s Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports (BEMS) executive education program welcomed the cricketing duo to the prestigious program last month. While concentrating on studies, both Babar and Rizwan …

Paris is on time and on budget for the 2025 Olympics, the city’s mayor said on Tuesday, dismissing concern expressed recently by a senior Olympics official. “Look at all the previous Olympics and Paralympics around the world, one year before the Games, generally it’s stressful and people are saying ‘we’ll never manage this’. Well, we’re ready,” mayor Anne Hidalgo told …

Star footballer Lionel Messi is ready to leave the French club Paris Saint-Germain after playing the final match against Clermont on Saturday. “After two seasons in the capital, Leo Messi’s adventure with Paris Saint-Germain will come to a conclusion at the end of the 2022-23 season,” the French Ligue 1 club said on social media. According to the club, Messi will …

Tennis great Rafael Nadal dropped out of the ATP top 10 for the first time since 2005 as he Continues to regain his fitness. The Spaniard has not played competitively since the Australian Open and was forced to skip Indian Wells last week as he recovers from a hip injury, meaning he is now down to world No.13. The 22-time Grand …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted New Zealand Cricket’s (NZC) offer of a white-ball series against the Men in Green at home next year. worldly news This information was reported on Sunday citing sources. The NZC extended an offer to Pakistan last month, to tour New Zealand in 2024 for a series consisting of five T20Is or three ODIs …

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary Haider Hussain requested Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday to restore the departmental sports, as Hockey players were not getting any other financial support. He thanked PHF President Brigadier (R) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar for always supporting them. Haider Hussain said that Junior Hockey team players reached the final of Junior Asia Cup without any financial …

Spanish tennis champion Rafael Nadal underwent keyhole surgery to address an injury to his left hip, which prevented him from participating in the French Open. The 36-year-old, who plans to retire after the 2024 season, suffered the injury during the Australian Open in January and has been absent from competitive play since then. Despite engaging in practice sessions in recent …

Pakistani star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and young talent Zaman Khan continue to impress fans with their skills in T20 Vitality Blast in UK. Shaheen, representing Nottinghamshire Outlaws, was outstanding with the bat, hitting four boundaries to score 29 off 11 deliveries. Meanwhile, Khan put in a commendable performance with the ball. In Friday’s match against Birmingham Bears, he took …

In an interview, football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo shared how he feels about his time in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo shared that despite his initial nervousness, he is enjoying his time in Saudi Arabia and hopes that other top players will join him in the league next season. Ronaldo signed for Al Nasr late last year in a deal worth over €200 …

Adnan Zakir told that PHF President Brig (R) Khokhar asks to select players on reference Pakistan Hockey Team’s former assistant coach Adnan Zakir revealed in an exclusive interview with Samaa TV shocking facts and alleged that Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Brigadier (R) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar is not concerned about improvement of Hockey. Adnan Zakir said that he was working …

Chinese football fans will need to shell out up to $680 to see Lionel Messi lead Argentina against Australia in a Beijing friendly, organisers said Friday. The game on June 15 at the 68,000-capacity Workers’ Stadium is a rematch of Argentina and Australia’s meeting in the last 16 of the Qatar World Cup. Messi, who is set to leave Paris …

Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint Germain Head coach Christophe Gaultier said this on Thursday after two years at the club. ESPN reported last month that Messi will leave PSG when the forward’s contract expires this summer. Consider a move Saudi Arabian rivals Al Hilal, city rivals cristiano ronaldoAl Nasser. Galter told a press conference ahead of the season’s final …

Pakistan Junior Hockey Team reached final of Asia Cup in Salalah, Oman but were still not paid the daily allowance, Samaa TV reported on Thursday. The visiting teams on international tours are usually paid $100 per member, which is equal to Rs 28,500 but Pakistan team’s members have not received anything. Pakistani team had started the event on 23 March against …

Pakistan Junior Hockey Team registered another big win on Wednesday as they thrashed Malaysia 6-2 in the semifinal of Junior Asia Cup and qualified for the final of the event. Three-time champions Pakistan will face the other three time champions India in the final on Thursday and will be seeking revenge of 2015 loss in the same event. Malaysia led …

Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) Secretary Haider Hussain hailed Pakistan Junior Hockey Team for their improved performances in the Junior Asia Cup and praised their trainers for their physical fitness. Haider Hussain said that Pakistan Hockey Team had won last World Cup in 1994, which was due to their superior fitness. He said that Pakistan had not performed well in last few …

Indian media claims that Sri Lankan board has accepted India’s offer to host Asia Cup. Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) is ready to betray Pakistan and support BCCI on the issue of 2023 Asia Cup, Indian media reported on Tuesday. Indian media reported that an official of SLC said that they are ready to host the Asia Cup but the matter …

Renowned Pakistani fast bowler, Junaid Khan, has expressed his concern over the participation of key national cricketers in the ongoing Vitality T20 Blast in England. Speaking to the media, Junaid said that PCB should have prevented the likes of Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi from participating due to the upcoming crucial ODI season. Junaid Khan stated that Shaheen Afridi has …

LAHORE: ICC chairman Greg Barkley and chief executive Geoff Allardyce arrived in Lahore on Tuesday on a two-day visit to meet top Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials. PCB Management Committee Chairman Najam Shetty (also an ICC Director) welcomed the International Cricket Council dignitaries as they arrived at the board’s headquarters at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. PCB Chief Operating Officer …

NEW DELHI: Senior International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have travelled to Pakistan to secure the country’s participation in this year’s 50-overs World Cup in India which has been in doubt for political reasons. Bilateral cricket has been a casualty of the soured relations between India and Pakistan over the last decade and the neighbours play each other only in multi-team …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is going to perform Haj this year along with thousands of Pakistanis, sources said on Monday. They informed that the 28-year-old cricketer will be accompanied by his mother. According to sources, Babar will go to Saudi Arabia in the second week of June. On the other hand, it is known from reliable sources that some other …

LAHORE: Former pacer Mohammad Amir was criticized by supporters of Pakistan captain Babar Azam for sharing his thoughts on the batsman’s performance in the T20 format. The speedster, who usually talks about Babar’s influence in the limited-overs game, said he is frequently called out by the skipper’s fans on social media. The veteran cricketer, before the start of the eighth …

Pakistan played out a 1-1 draw against India in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 hockey tournament played at Salalah Sports Complex in Oman. The result means that Pakistan stays top in Pool A behind India based on goal difference. By drawing the match, Pakistan also halted the Indian winning streak. The Indian junior hockey team were dominant in the …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan have joined Harvard Business School’s Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports (BEMS) executive education program, becoming the first two cricketers to attend the prestigious school. The star duo will attend the program from May 31 to June 3 at the school’s campus in Boston, Massachusetts. Both the cricketers will join various communities …

Indian Cricket Board BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has announced that the schedule for the ODI World Cup will be unveiled during the World Test Championship final and the venues for the World Cup are expected to be disclosed during a sideline meeting held in conjunction with the Test Championship final. As per reports from Indian media, Jay Shah announced that …

ISLAMABAD: Imad Wasim and Azam Khan are set to join the Seattle Orcas in the inaugural season of Major League Cricket (MLC) in the US, ESPNcricinfo has reported. Although both players do not hold central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), they have agreed in principle to play for the Seattle-based team, a franchise backed by the GMR Group, …

LAHORE: Pakistani all-rounder Shadab Khan, who represents Sussex County Cricket Club, suffered an injury on his debut in the T20 Vitality Blast. The leg-spinner reportedly had a nasty collision with fellow teammate Nathan McAndrew while taking a catch in the match against Somerset. The collision occurred on the fourth ball of the seventh over when Somerset’s Tom Kohler-Cadmore top-edged a …

LAHORE: In an exciting treat for cricket fans, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) XI is set to face Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Lahore Qalandars in an exhibition T10 match on May 28. The match is part of a soft launch of the multi-billion Narowal Sports Complex at Narowal Sports City, which has 14 stadiums and gymnasiums for various sports …

LAHORE: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has reportedly backed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) hybrid plan to host the Asia Cup in September. Pakistan will host four to six Asia Cup matches as per the hybrid model given to the ACC by PCB Management Committee Chairman Najam Shetty. Simultaneously, India will play their matches at a neutral venue that will …

LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain, Inzamam-ul-Haq, has raised his concerns about the newly appointed data-driven selection committee by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking on the matter, Inzamam expressed his belief that the selection should primarily be based on on-field performances rather than relying solely on statistical data. Voicing his reservations, Inzamam argued that it would have been a better approach …

DUBAI: International Cricket Council (ICC) has provisionally suspended Devon Thomas charging him with seven charges under their anti-corruption code including ‘contriving to fix’ matches. Thomas has been named in the West Indies squad for the series against UAE and he has 14 days to respond to the charges. West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas has suffered a blow to his international …

LAHORE: Pakistan began their Junior Asia Cup Hockey campaign in style, beating Chinese Taipei 15-1 at Salalah in Oman on Tuesday. Muhammad Sufyan and Abdul Hanan Shahid from Pakistan both made hat-trick. Pakistan will take on Thailand tomorrow. It is pertinent to mention that the Junior Asia Cup 2023 is the gateway for securing the direct spot for this year’s …

ISLAMABAD: A Czech athlete, Josef Salek aka Joska, set a new world record for the longest time in a belly plank position (male) with 9.38 hours and 47 seconds. The record was previously held by Daniel Scully – an Australian citizen – with a time of 9:30 hours and 1 second. Abdominal planks are one of the most punishing exercises, …

NEPAL: Pakistani climber, Asad Ali Memon, who accomplished a feat by summiting Mount Everest, now finds himself stranded on the treacherous slopes of the majestic mountain. As per media reports, Asad Ali has contacted the Pakistani embassy in Nepal, requesting assistance and urging them to coordinate his airlift to Kathmandu for treatment. Asad Ali, a student of IoBM, became the …

LAHORE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has signed with Colombo Strikers for the upcoming fourth season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL). Azam was one of the players to be acquired outright ahead of the auction scheduled for June 11. The upcoming fourth edition of the LPL is scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 22. Pakistan is scheduled …

ISLAMABAD: Inflation in Pakistan is likely to hit fresh peaks, and is projected to reach over 37 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in May against 36.4 per cent recorded in April, JS Global Securities, a brokerage house, said in a report on Monday. “We expect the datapoint to clock in at a record-high of 37.27 per cent, as current workings suggest …

Zaman, who belongs to Azad Jammu Kashmir and hails from a very humble background, has consistently shown his talent over the past few years. He took 15 wickets in 13 matches for this year’s PSL champions Lahore Qalandars. His remarkable success under pressure and ability to bowl in the death overs earned him a call-up to the Pakistan national team …

Latif believes that it is important for captains to have certain qualities like data analysis as well as resilience and determination There are two big captains in world cricket, and I can say with confidence that they don’t believe in facts, one is Babar Azam and the other is Virat Kohli,” Latif said on his YouTube channel. PCB has appointed …

RAWALPINDI: Former Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has revealed that former pacer Shoaib Akhtar still has some money that he took from him to buy his clothes. Saqlain spoke about his relationship with Shoaib while speaking on a TV programme. He said the former speedster was nicknamed “Shoaby” and “Shoaib the actor” when the host showed him pictures of Shoaib. …

Pakistan is likely to play a white-ball series against New Zealand in January 2024 to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States of America (USA). As per media reports, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has approached PCB for the series after Pakistan concludes the three-match Test series against Australia. New Zealand is eager to host either …