Original hosts Pakistan will split Asia Cup matches with Sri Lanka under a new “hybrid model”, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said on Thursday. The move clears the way for Pakistan’s participation in the subsequent 50-overs World Cup in India in October-November. “The tournament will be hosted in a hybrid model with four matches being held in Pakistan, and the …

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party has conveyed the PML-N leadership that the fate of the coalition set up could be at stake if the Prime Minister’s office keeps showing a lukewarm response to the appointment of Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf as new Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), it has been learnt. According to sources, top PML-N leadership also held a …

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has said that “in principle” last year’s World Cup would be his fifth and final appearance at global soccer’s showpiece event. The 35-year-old forward led his country to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar last December, saying throughout the tournament that he would not be playing at another edition. Messi was persuaded out of international …

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi is likely to miss the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. According to sources, the Lankan pacer may be rested for next month’s assignment due to workload management ahead of this year’s World Cup. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will later announce the schedule for the two-match Test series, which is part of the ICC World Test …

On the evening of August 4, 2021, he and his family flew from Ibiza to Barcelona, landing in El Prat around 8pm local time. The holidays are over, as she thinks, her children are excited about another year at school in Casteldaufels and she is looking forward to another season at Camp Nou. It will be his 18th. Everything was …

LAHORE: Speaking at an MoU signing ceremony here, Younis highlighted the importance of the Pakistan-India cricket rivalry and advised officials of both countries to engage in meaningful discussions. Younis said that Pakistan-India matches are not only expected but also beneficial for cricket as a whole. He said that the entertainment value of cricket increases immensely when these two teams face …

Ireland batsman Harry Tector won the International Cricket Council (ICC) Player of the Month award for May 2023, beating Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Bangladesh’s Nazmul Hussain Shanto. Tector proved his mettle in the recently concluded One Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh, scoring a career-best 140 off just 113 balls to help Ireland post a big score in the first …

OVAL: India’s defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) final on Sunday underlined the cricket-mad country’s lack of success in global tournaments and has thrown the future of their frontline batters into doubt. India’s much-vaunted top order let them down at The Oval, where Australia secured a 209-run victory to be crowned Test cricket’s world champions. India, who lost the …

The Asian Cricket Council will approve the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) hybrid model for the 2023 Asia Cup, with Sri Lanka as the neutral venue. Under this mod Hybrid model Pakistan will be able to host only four matches in the upcoming tournament at home and the remaining matches will be played in Sri Lanka. Indian news agency Press Trust …

Pakistan all-rounder Kainat Imtiaz has praised Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to organize exhibition matches in the latest edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL). In an exclusive interview with Dr Jio DigitalThe all-rounder said that playing with foreign players helped the young cricketers get exposed to international standards. During PSL 8, three exhibition matches for women were held in which …

Apart from captain Sana, six players have already represented the Pakistan Women’s team in international cricket. These include Gul Feroza (2 T20Is), Natalia Parvez (3 ODIs, 11 T20Is), Sadaf Shamas (4 ODIs, 2 T20Is), Syeda Arub Shah (2 ODIs, 5 T20Is), Tuba Hasan (1 ODI, 21 T20Is) and Umme-e-Hani (1 ODI). Apart from Arub, three players Anusha Nasir, Imman Fatima …

LAHORE: A change in the leadership of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is quite evident as its former chairman Ch Zaka Ashraf is leading the race for the prestigious slot of PCB Chairman. Najam Sethi, the current chairman of the PCB Management Committee is currently facing not only opposition from within the Board but also lacking requisite support, said sources. “There …

Lionel Messi He says he doesn’t want to relive his traumatic exit Barcelona He will join after it was revealed two years ago on Wednesday MLS side Inter Miami CF Above the Catalan club. Messi, 35, left Barca in August 2021 and signed as a free agent Paris Saint GermainBecause they could not afford to register his contract between them …

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Geoff Allardyce said the cricket body wants to release a full schedule for the 2023 men’s ODI World Cup “as soon as possible”. The tournament to be held in India is expected to begin in four months; However, the venue and fixtures of the tournament remain undecided. “I still remember it today [Wednesday] We …

Pakistan midfielder Amina Hanif who currently represents Chesham United has opened up about her experience playing football wearing a hijab (a headscarf). “I used to think I looked so bad wearing the hijab, and it lowered my confidence and distracted from my game,” Amina said. Guardian. She shared that, initially, it was difficult for her to play with the hijab but …

LAHORE: As many as 13 spinners and 11 fast bowlers are set to undergo specialised men’s camps at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore this month in a bid to develop a deep and strong core ahead of an exciting and challenging season. About 14 batters will also be involved in the two camps that will run from June …

A major obstacle to Pakistan football team’s participation in this month’s South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup was cleared on Wednesday when the All India Football Federation (AIFF) received clearance from the Indian government to host the Pakistan football team. Reliable sources in both Indian and Pakistan football have confirmed to this correspondent that the Indian Ministers of Sports, Interior …

When asked which was his favorite steed, Jimmy said: “If I say it out loud, it won’t win again!” Betting superstition suggests that sharing which horse you have placed your bet on will reduce your chances of winning. Jockeys on horseback dash from the start of the race in the Singapore Airlines International Cup at the Singapore Turf Club on …

A sun-kissed but breezy Parisian afternoon Novak Djokovic Broke one of Rafael Nadal French Open A record for reaching the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. A straight-sets 6-3 6-2 6-2 win over Peru’s Juan Pablo Varillas on Sunday ensured Djokovic reached the last eight at the French Open for a record 17th time over 16-seeded absentee Rafael Nadal. The win moved …

Fast bowler Wahab Riaz expressed his desire to be included in the PCB fast bowlers camp, as he still hopes to represent Pakistan. He said that he was not invited because he does not play red ball cricket. He said that he did not want to face criticism and people would have said that he misused the power of Sports …

With just a few days left for the current central contract to expire, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to finalize new contracts for the players after consulting captain Babar Azam and other senior cricketers. It should be noted that the current central contract will expire on June 30, which is why the PCB has started working on new …

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 …