BEIJING: The exciting 2023 Chinese Super League (CSL) concluded on Saturday after an intense battle spanning just under seven months. The top three finishers were Shanghai Port, Shandong Taishan, and Zhejiang FC, while Dalian Pro and Shenzhen FC faced relegation. The season was characterized by fierce competition for both the title and survival, although there was room for improvement in …

Pakistan national cricket team on Sunday faced a 10 per cent fine from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their slow-over rate during the 35th match of the ICC World Cup in Bengaluru against New Zealand, which took place on Saturday. Richie Richardson, a member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, imposed this penalty after Babar Azam’s …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman exchanged views on the triumph against New Zealand in the 35th match of the World Cup in Bengaluru on Saturday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video on social media platforms on Saturday in which Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam were involved in an interesting conversation. “When Abdullah Shafique got out, I …

Saudi Arabia has expressed a keen interest in acquiring a significant stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s most financially lucrative cricketing event. This strategic investment, discussed during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to India in September, is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader effort to make inroads into the world of professional sports, following a pattern set …

India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the ICC World Cup 2023 earlier today due to his inability to recover from an ankle injury he sustained while bowling against Bangladesh. After gaining approval from the ICC’s Event Technical Committee, pacer Prasidh Krishna will step in to replace Pandya in the squad. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a …

In the ongoing crucial World Cup game against New Zealand, which is a must-win for the Green Shirts, Fakhar Zaman has achieved a remarkable feat by scoring the fastest hundred for Pakistan in World Cup history. Fakhar Zaman managed to post the century in just 63 balls, and he is currently not out. However, just after achieving this milestone, rain …

Mainz FC, a German football club, has ended its contract with Anwar El Ghazi due to his social media posts concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a statement released on Friday, Mainz announced the termination of El Ghazi’s contract, citing “remarks and social media posts made by the player” as the reason, without providing additional details. After his termination, Anwar El …

The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) sent a summary on Friday to caretaker premier Anwaar-ul-HaqKakar to seek the latter’s opinion on the future of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman, Zaka Ashraf. Ashraf-led management committee was appointed in July for a period of four months and its tenure will end tomorrow. According to sources, the prime minister is …

The national cricket team of Nepal and Oman qualify their places at the men’s T20 World Cup 2024, after winning their respective semi-finals at the Asia region qualifiers. Oman secured a dominant ten-wicket victory over Bahrain, while Nepal displayed a resilient performance to chase down UAE’s tough total by eight wickets. The spin bowler – Aqib Ilyas – played a …

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan participated in a practice session in Bengaluru today after he had to miss the Bangladesh game due to the concussion he sustained in the team’s match against South Africa. Shadab Khan’s participation in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 matches will depend on the assessment of his fitness by the medical panel later today. He sustained …

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil forward Neymar has undergone successful surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee, medical staff treating him said on Thursday. The 31-year-old sustained the injury during Brazil’s 2-0 loss to Uruguay in their World Cup qualifier in Montevideo last month and he now faces at least six months on the …

Pakistani cricketer Faheem Ashraf is set to tie the knot this month. The wedding festivities are set to commence with a mehndi ceremony on November 23, followed by barat on November 25 in Narowal, while the walima ceremony will take place in Phulnagar on November 26. After Haris Rauf, Shan Masood, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem Ashraf will …

MIES, Switzerland: Six teams from China, Serbia, France, and the United States have booked their spots in the 3×3 basketball competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced here on Wednesday. The Serbian men’s team, French women’s team, and both men’s and women’s teams from China and the United States secured their placings based on …

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has won the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, following Australia’s withdrawal from the bidding process on Tuesday’s deadline day. After a successful 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Saudia Arabia will become the second Arab nation to host the prestigious football tournament. Saudi Arabia’s announcement to bid came just minutes after FIFA’s …

FRANKFURT: Olympic champion Ma Long beat longstanding rival Chuang Chih-Yuan from Chinese Taipei 3-1 on Tuesday at the 2023 WTT Champions Frankfurt in their 17th encounter. Two-time table tennis Olympic champion Ma had led the head-to-head record 14-2 against Chuang, and extended the overwhelming advantage on Tuesday’s match 11-4, 11-4, 8-11, 13-11 to reach the round of 16. Ma was …

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his support for Pakistan captain Babar Azam and criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for showing disrespect towards him. During his discussion on a local sports show, Vaughan shared his disappointment with the lack of respect given to him by the PCB. Vaughan said, “I am very disappointed by the lack of respect …

In a must-win game at the 2023 World Cup in India, Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi etched his name in ODI history by becoming the fastest fast bowler to reach 100 wickets. Afridi achieved this incredible milestone during the Pakistan must-win match against Bangladesh at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With the crowd’s anticipation palpable and the match hanging …

PARIS: Lionel Messi won his record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or here on Monday, while Spain’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the women’s award. The Argentine soccer great won the award for his exceptional performance at the Qatar World Cup last year when he led Argentina to the trophy with seven goals and was named the best player of the tournament. Messi has won …

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Waqar Younis has condemned the airing of Babar Azam’s private messages on national television. In a message on his social media platform, Younis expressed his disappointment at the act, saying, “This is a very regrettable move. What are you trying to achieve, and are you happy with what you’ve done?” Waqar Younis further stated that Babar …

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature the top seven teams after the group stage of the current ICC World Cup 2023, with Pakistan as the host nation. An ICC spokesperson confirmed to popular cricket website, ESPNcricinfo that the qualification scenario for the 2025 Champions Trophy was approved by the ICC. The top seven sides at the end of the …

The mother of Liverpool’s Colombian winger Luis Diaz was rescued from kidnappers on Saturday but a search remains on for his father, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Saturday. Petro posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Diaz’s mother was rescued in Barrancas in the northern part of the country. “We continue in the search for the father,” added …

Pakistan’s esports legend Arslan “Ash” Siddiqui added another feather to his esteemed career by winning the “Jemputan Tekken 7 Championship” in Sepang, Malaysia on Sunday. The Tekken 7 veteran was down against Kkokkoma 2-0 in winners round 2 initially, however, he made a strong comeback with his Kunimitsu prevailing over LowHigh’s Shaheen 3-1 in the grand final. Last week, Siddiqui …

As hearts met and dreams shone over the past seven days, the 4th Asian Para Games closed here on Saturday night. 3,021 athletes from 44 countries and regions took part in the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, which marked the second time that China has hosted the continental para multi-sports event following its inaugural edition in 2010. Let’s have a glimpse …

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur warned against a “witch hunt” targeting captain Babar Azam and team management after the South Asian side suffered their fourth consecutive defeat at the One-Day International Cricket World Cup. Denting their semi-final hopes, Pakistan lost by one wicket against an in-form South African team in a thrilling contest in India’s Chennai on Friday. After defeats …

HANGZHOU: Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) President Majid Rashed declared the 4th Asian Para Games closed here on Saturday. “I said that I thought this would be the biggest and best Asian Para Games ever. But it has surpassed my expectations,” Rashed said in his speech during the closing ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. “Everything that has been …

The widely popular T10 will make its foray in Sri Lanka for the first time with the highly-anticipated Player Auction for the inaugural season of Lanka T10 set to take place on Friday, November 10th, 2023. The exciting T10 format has captured the imagination of cricket fans globally and now, the thrilling tournament will spread its magic in the beautiful …

For Pakistan-born Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza, the highly-anticipated seventh edition of Abu Dhabi T10 is another chance to play his favourite sport at his ‘home away from home’. Raza has been a part of ‘Cricket’s Fastest Format’ for the past few years and has garnered massive popularity among local fans. Last season, the right-handed batter was also named the Captain …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday urged fans to rally behind the Green Shirts following three consecutive losses in the World Cup. Pakistan has lost three consecutive World Cup matches against India, Australia and Afghanistan after winning its first two matches against Sri Lanka and Netherlands. The latest string of defeats has dropped them to the fifth spot in …

GENEVA: Chinese player Wang Lili was named MVP of the 2023 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Wednesday. “Chinese talisman Lili Wang was elected MVP for the fourth edition of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series decided by a panel of players and fans on October 24, 2023,” FIBA announced. Wang led China to “an incredibly …

HANGZHOU: 52-year-old Japanese cyclist Keiko Sugiura believes that she has yet to approach the end of her career after clinching two medals and breaking the Games record twice at the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Para Games. Sugiura claimed a silver medal in the women’s C1-3 3000m individual pursuit on October 23 after dashing the previous C3 class record in the qualifying …

BEIJING: China aims to develop outdoor sports into a three-trillion-yuan (about 418 billion U.S. dollars) industry by 2025, according to an action plan released by the government on Tuesday. The action plan, which covers the period from 2023 to 2025, seeks to boost the construction of outdoor sports facilities and improve outdoor sports services. The plan proposes that by 2025, …

HANGZHOU: The 4th Asian Para Games is held from Oct.22 to Oct.28 in Hangzhou, south China’s Zhejiang Province. Here are some of the touching moments of Day 2. Iran’s Roza Ebrahimi (L) celebrates after winning the Women’s K44 57KG Gold Medal Contest of Taekwondo against Kazakhstan’s Kamilya Dosmalova at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, …

Indian cricketing hero and spin great Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77, sports minister Anurag Thakur said on Monday, calling it a “huge loss” to the sport. “Former captain of the Indian Cricket team, a bowler who was always remembered by the nation, Bishan Singh Bedi, is no more,” Thakur, former president of the Board of Control for Cricket …

SYDNEY: The official draw for the 2024 United Cup tennis tournament concluded here on Monday, with results revealing that debutants China will clash with Novak Djokovic-led Serbia and the Czech team headlined by Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the group stage. The second edition of the United Cup is scheduled to run from Dec. 29, 2023, to Jan. 7, 2024, …

BUDAPEST: The curtains drew to a close on a thrilling finale at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup here on Sunday, with China’s Qin Haiyang and Australia’s Kaylee McKeown clinching the men’s and women’s overall series titles, respectively. In the men’s category, Qin secured the top spot, closely followed by Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon and South Africa’s Matthew Sates. Qin …

HANGZHOU: The 4th Asian Para Games, which opened in the east Chinese city of Hangzhou on Sunday night, is set to witness a giant leap forward for China’s para-sports. The host nation will be represented by 221 male and 218 female athletes in all 397 events across 22 sports, and their goal is “to win gold and show great spirit”. …

Indian policeman stopped a Pakistani fan from raising slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in the stadium while watching a World Cup match, revealing the Indian administration’s discrimination. In a recent incident during the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, Pakistani cricket fans encountered a disturbing incident of alleged discrimination. During Pakistan’s match, a Pakistani supporter was prevented from chanting the slogan …

Following massive backlash after Muhammad Rizwan’s social media post on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Pakistan cricket team players raised their voices against Israeli brutality and in support of Palestine. The Men in Green including Shadab Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Osama Mir and Haris Rauf, currently in India for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, posted the Palestinian flag on microblogging website …

Ahead of their ICC World Cup 2023 match against Australia scheduled for October 20 in Bengaluru, the Pakistan cricket team received a significant morale boost. According to reports, opening batter Fakhar Zaman and leg spinner Usama Mir are fully fit and available for selection for the Australia match. The Green Shirts will rest today, after reaching Bengaluru from Ahmedabad, but …

In a blow to the excitement of cricket fans and their respective teams, the 2023 ODI World Cup has seen two key players sidelined due to unfortunate injuries. Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the ODI World Cup 2023 due to a thigh injury while scans have confirmed Kiwi captain, Kane Williamson’s finger fracture. During New Zealand’s …