Renowned wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan, has withdrawn from the much-awaited Big Bash League (BBL) just days before the draft on Sunday According to media reports, Mohammad Rizwan was set to be one of the platinum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 …

Pakistani javelin sensation and national hero Arshad Nadeem, who recently clinched the silver medal at the World Athletic Championship, received a warm and spirited welcome upon his return to Pakistan. Speaking to the media at the airport, Arshad Nadeem expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and stated, “If provided with international-standard facilities and support, I am confident I can …

ARY ZAP, Pakistan’s leading and popular mobile app, has been awarded live-streaming rights for the Pakistan region for the upcoming series of the Pakistan women’s cricket team against South Africa, as well as for domestic cricket events, including the National T20, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and Pakistan Cup following its successful bid in an open and transparent public tender process conducted by …

The wait is finally over, and cricket enthusiasts across Pakistan are buzzing with excitement as the nation unveils its much-anticipated kit for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup. With all eyes on the event set to take place in India, the reveal ceremony was a moment of collective pride and fervor. Draped in a rich forest green hue, the new …

BUDAPEST: Norwegian standout Jakob Ingebrigtsen retained his men’s 5,000m title on the final day of the World Athletics Championships here Sunday, while Victor Kiplangat of Uganda clinched the men’s marathon. In the men’s 5,000m final, 22-year-old Ingebrigtsen made a powerful surge in the last 100m, finishing first with a season-best time of 13:11.30. He edged out Mohamed Katir of Spain …

Pakistan has achieved a historic feat at the Tent-pegging World Cup, clinching two medals in the mega event. Pakistan bagged a silver and a bronze medal in the Tent-pegging World Cup, with the team anticipating more success on the final day. The nation’s prowess was on full display as they secured a remarkable silver medal in the team event and …

The federal cabinet has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army and Punjab Rangers to ensure foolproof security during the Asia Cup 2023, government sources said Saturday. According to the sources, the Punjab caretaker government had requested the deployment of the army and Rangers, and a summary in this regard was forwarded by the Ministry of Interior which the cabinet …

Star Pakistani javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem solidified his position as a dominant force in the world of athletics with a stunning performance in Hungary. With an impressive throw of 86.79m, Nadeem secured a place in the finals of the ongoing World Athletics Championship and earned a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Starting on a slightly shaky note with a …

Revered as Pakistan’s preeminent all-rounder, Shadab Khan is a proper match-winner. His aptitude for thriving under pressure and delivering pivotal performances has solidified his stature as the fulcrum behind Pakistan’s triumphs in recent years. Demonstrating extraordinary skills with both bat and ball, Shadab’s impact is unequivocal, as evidenced by his remarkable batting average of 50 in ODI victories for Pakistan. …

WWE star Bray Wyatt, known for being one of the most creative minds in professional wrestling who pushed the boundaries with innovative characters, died Thursday at the age of 36, WWE chief content officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque announced on social media. Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, had been inactive over the past several months in WWE while …

The Nepal cricket team has landed in Karachi to participate in the much-awaited 50-over Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. With anticipation building for their debut match against Pakistan on August 30 in Multan, the squad led by Rohit Paudel exudes both focus and confidence. As per the announced plan, the two-day preparatory session …

Pakistan Blind Cricket Team earned another big win at World Blind Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom, as they defeated Bangladesh by three wickets in their second match. Pakistan had defeated the arch-rivals India in the first match, and bowled out Bangladesh for 137 runs in the second match. Badar Munir and Matiullah took two wickets each for Pakistan. In the …

COPENHAGEN: Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei began her fifth World Championships with a strong start as the third seed overcame Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei in straight games on Tuesday, setting her sights on her maiden world title. Last year in Tokyo, the 25-year-old reached the world championships final but was defeated by Japanese standout Akane Yamaguchi. In her …

Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB) has announced the appointment of Steven Fish as the head coach to boost the prospects of the national baseball team. Australian-born Steven Fish, a former Minor League Baseball (MiLB) player, will bring a wealth of international experience and success to the role. Steven Fish is no stranger to victory on the international stage. He previously helmed …

Pakistan Cricket Team could rise to No.1 position in ICC One Day International (ODI) Ranking once again, if they manage to win all three matches against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka. Pakistan had also become No.1 team in May when they won first four matches of ODI series against New Zealand but lost two points when they were unable to win …

The schedule for the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 in India may undergo yet another alteration due to security concerns raised by the local police. As per media reports, the matches between New Zealand and the Netherlands on October 9, and Pakistan and Sri Lanka on October 10 at Uppal, might face rescheduling. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has …

Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has been criticised by viewers of the Fifa Women’s World Cup final after kissing Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the trophy presentation. Rubiales was one of the FIFA officials on stage who congratulated the Spanish players after they received their winners’ medals following a 1-0 victory over England to capture …

Pakistan face Afghanistan in a three-match one-day international series in Sri Lanka starting on Tuesday, with skipper Babar Azam seeing it as good preparation for the Asia Cup and World Cup. The first bilateral ODI series between the two teams will be followed by the six-nation Asia Cup, in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, beginning on August 30 and the World …

BUDAPEST: Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei delivered his season’s best performance of 27 minutes 51.42 seconds, clinching the men’s 10,000m world title for the third consecutive time on Sunday. Cheptegei, 26, only surged ahead in the final lap, comfortably securing the top spot, even if his time couldn’t rival his world record of 26:11.00. Kenya’s Daniel Simiu Ebenso bagged the silver with …

The swimming leg of a triathlon test event ahead of next year’s Olympic Games in Paris was cancelled on Sunday due to poor water quality in the River Seine, the third such decision this month. “Water quality tests (…) do not provide the necessary guarantees to properly hold the swimming event,” organisers said in a statement. The mixed relay triathlon …

England vs Spain, Women’s World Cup 2023 Final: Spain beat England by a margin of 1-0 in the final of the Women’s World Cup on Sunday.  This was courtesy of a firm strike from Olga Carmona from the left wing that beat England goalkeeper Mary Earps in the first half. Carmona, a left back, has scored in back-to-back World Cup …

BEIJING: Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week: China edges New Zealand to clinch third place in basketball Supercup Li Kaier made a crucial interception as China rallied from behind to edge New Zealand 69-68 at the 2023 Basketball Supercup in Hamburg on August 13. With just under 10 seconds left, Li, the first naturalized player …

Neymar has arrived in Saudi Arabia after agreeing a deal to move from French side Paris Saint-Germain to the Saudi Pro League. The forward landed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport having departed PSG to join Al-Hilal. He was photographed boarding a largely empty jumbo jet in Paris and later landing in the Middle Eastern nation. The 31-year-old was wearing …

Star Pakistani javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, expressed confidence in securing a gold medal at the upcoming World Athletics Championship in Hungary. In conversation with the media, Arshad Nadeem conveyed his full fitness and determination to clinch the gold medal for his country during the mega event. “I am feeling well and, InshaAllah will strive for the desired outcome. If I …

BUDAPEST: Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) vice director Wang Nan was elected as a World Athletics Council member for the second term at the 54th World Athletics Congress in Budapest on Thursday. Nearly 500 delegates from 195 member associations took part in the Congress and voted for a new council. Wang became the first Asian woman to be elected council member …

BUDAPEST: China’s Olympic champion Gong Lijiao says she is going all out for her third women’s shot put world title in the 2023 World Athletics Championships, which opens on August 19. The 34-year-old failed to defend her title last year in Oregon as Chase Ealey threw 20.49 meters to secure gold for the United States, leaving Gong to settle for …

HAIKOU: Following China’s Village Basketball Competition and Village Super League, “CunVA,” or village volleyball, has become the latest sports fever arising from China’s vast countryside. Concluding Sunday night in Wenchang in the island province of Hainan, the one-and-half-month volleyball league has taken the city — a rising tourist boomtown famous for its space launch center — by storm. The event …

In a bittersweet moment for cricket enthusiasts across Pakistan as left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket. Wahab extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board, his family, teammates, and the ever-loyal fans who stood by him through thick and thin. He affirmed his commitment to continue showcasing his skills in league cricket, …

Legendary pacer, Wasim Akram, criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for omitting Imran Khan in a celebratory video on the 77th Independence Day. Days after the release of the video, highlighting the achievement of the team, Akram expressed that the PCB should apologize to Imran Khan for the omission in the video. “I was shocked when I watched PCB’s brief …

BEIJING: China’s pair skating Olympic champion Han Cong announced on Tuesday that he will skip all competitions of the current Olympic cycle because of injury. It means the 31-year-old Han and his 28-year-old partner Sui Wenjing will not be able to defend their Olympic title at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. “I am sorry to announce that I have decided …

Imran Khan, the World Cup-winning captain of Pakistan, is considered one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket. As a fast bowler and middle-order batsman, he captained the Pakistan national team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup, Pakistan’s only victory in the competition. Khan’s leadership of the Pakistan team was inspirational. He instilled a sense of …

The Player of the Series from the Ashes, Chris Woakes, is now the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2023 after beating off stiff competition from compatriot Zak Crawley and Netherlands’ up-and-coming star Bas de Leede. The English star capped off a memorable Ashes performance with the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for July 2023. “It’s …

Nine renowned national athletes have been honored with civil awards for their exceptional achievements in their respective sports on the occasion of Independence Day. As per the official announcement, the investiture ceremony for the following civil awards, divided into different categories, will take place on Pakistan Day, March 23, next year. According to the confirmed list, legendary hockey player, Islahuddin …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to take action against those national cricketers who play in the United States of America without permission. According to the details, the cricket board has sent show-cause notices to players who play in the US without obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from PCB. Players like Sohaib Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal, Aarish Ali, Hussain …

Star left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi has signed a three-year contract with Desert Vipers for the second season of the UAE’s ILT20, and will become the first Pakistan player to play in the league in January next year. “I am excited to join the Desert Vipers. I know there are many Pakistan cricket fans in the UAE and I hope they …