Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan and fast bowler Haris Rauf have submitted their responses to the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a complaint lodged by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to sources, the hearing was conducted by ICC match referee Richie Richardson, who questioned both players over their actions during a recent match. Sahibzada Farhan denied …

In a historic first for international cricket, all match officials at the 13th ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will be women. The tournament begins on Tuesday and will run until November 2. The International Cricket Council (ICC) hosted a special ceremony at the Emirates Group headquarters in Dubai to welcome the appointed officials. The event highlighted the move as a …

Pakistan’s young squash players Asiab Irfan and Noor Zaman have stormed into the semifinals of the Nash Cup Squash Tournament in Canada, bringing pride to the country with impressive quarterfinal victories. Eighth seed Asiab Irfan delivered a stunning upset by defeating India’s fourth seed Veer Chotrani in a thrilling five-game battle. After dropping the first two games 9-11 and 4-11, …

Pakistan selectors have held initial consultations on the national squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa, with the final team expected to be announced within the next two to three days after approval from the PCB Chairman. According to sources, preparations for the two-match Test series will begin with a training camp in Lahore, likely to start on …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest T20 player rankings, with Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed making a remarkable leap from 12th to 4th position among bowlers. India’s Varun Chakravarthy continues to lead the T20 bowling rankings, followed by New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy in second and West Indies’ Akeal Hosein in third. Abrar’s rise to fourth marks his best-ever …

The Ministry of Law and the Attorney General’s Office have declared the nomination of Tariq Bugti as President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) legally valid. The decision came during a meeting of the National Assembly’s sub-committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination, chaired by Sheikh Aftab. Officials informed the committee that Bugti’s appointment by the former caretaker prime minister was lawful and …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has kicked off a major nationwide Schools Talent Hunt Program 2025–26 aimed at discovering young cricket talent across the country. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi formally inaugurated the program at Crescent Model Higher Secondary School, where he also unveiled the tournament trophy and distributed PCB kit bags to participating teams. He was introduced to players from …

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted his side still has work to do after their six-wicket defeat to India in the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. While ruing missed chances, he emphasized that the team is edging closer to a “perfect game”. Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal raises questions Speaking …

Pakistan is planning to prepare spin-friendly pitches for the upcoming two-Test home series against South Africa, sources confirmed on Monday. The series will also mark Pakistan’s first outing in the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. Spin to play key role in Tests According to sources, the preparation of the Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore will begin tomorrow …

Ahead of the high-voltage Pakistan-India Super Four clash in the Asia Cup on Sunday, the national cricket team held an important meeting where players openly admitted their shortcomings from the previous match. The session was marked by candid discussions, with both batters and bowlers sharing their perspectives. Batters admit mistakes in previous game. According to team sources, Pakistan’s batters accepted …

Ahead of their crucial Asia Cup match against India, the Pakistan cricket team has brought on board a sports psychologist to boost player performance and mental preparedness. According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources, Dr. Raheel has joined the squad as the team’s sports psychologist. His role is to help players manage pressure and enhance focus ahead of the high-stakes …

ISLAMABA: The future of Pakistan’s matches in the first-ever Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup has become uncertain due to ongoing political turmoil in Nepal. Pakistan was scheduled to play its fixtures in Kathmandu from November 11 to 25. However, the deteriorating situation in the host country has put those games at risk. Syed Sultan Shah, Chairman of the Pakistan Blind …

LAHORE: Despite being the host of the Asia Cup, top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) were noticeably absent during India’s high-profile match against Pakistan, sparking talk of a quiet boycott. According to Indian media, the absence of senior BCCI members is linked to the boycott campaign surrounding the Pakistan fixture. Most officials have chosen …

ISLAMAABAD: Tokyo has come alive with the opening of the World Athletics Championships, where Canada and Spain secured the first gold medals of the event. Canada’s Evan Dunfee clinched the top spot in the men’s 35 km race walk, while Spain’s María Pérez dominated the women’s 35 km race walk to claim gold. All eyes in Pakistan are now on …

An India-Pakistan cricket match is always a blockbuster, but emotions will run even higher in Sunday’s Asia Cup clash between the nuclear-armed neighbours, who engaged in a four-day military conflict earlier this year. Even before the clashes in May, which nearly escalated into a full-blown war, bilateral cricket ties had been suspended. The arch-rivals now play each other only in …

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. According to the ICC, the panel includes four match referees and 14 umpires from nine countries, marking the first time in history …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Pakistan fast bowler Waqas Maqsood has announced his retirement from international cricket. Born in Faisalabad, the 37-year-old left-arm pacer enjoyed a domestic career spanning over a decade. Between 2011 and 2023, he played 81 First-Class matches, 56 List A games, and 68 T20s. Maqsood also featured in the Pakistan Super League …

LAHORE: The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition seeking a ban on the upcoming Pakistan-India match in the Asia Cup, terming the matter non-urgent. According to foreign media, the petition had called for declaring the September 14 encounter in Dubai “unconstitutional” and requested the court to halt the high-profile clash. The bench, however, refused to hear the plea …

DUBAI: Organizers of the Asia Cup have reduced ticket prices for the much-anticipated Pakistan-India match scheduled on September 14 in Dubai. According to media, demand for tickets has fallen short of expectations, prompting officials to cut prices. The cost of a ticket has been reduced from 475 dirhams to 350 dirhams. Sources said a large number of premium enclosure seats …

Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has called for the inclusion of star batter Babar Azam in the national T20 format, stressing that his experience and consistency could prove decisive in challenging run-chases. In an interview with an Indian broadcaster, Akram said that having Babar in the lineup could make a huge difference, especially when chasing totals on difficult pitches. …

DUBAI: Pakistan’s bowlers have made significant progress in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings following their impressive performance in the UAE tri-nation series, which they won by defeating Afghanistan by 75 runs in the final. According to the ICC, left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem jumped seven spots to reach 15th place after his crucial two-wicket spell in the final. Star …

ISLAMABAD: The record-breaking prize money of the US Open 2025 has taken a major hit for champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, after heavy tax deductions slashed their winnings. Both players were initially awarded $5 million each, the highest prize purse in Grand Slam history. However, after U.S. tax deductions, their take-home amount dropped to $3 million apiece. According to …

KARACHI: The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 begins today in the United Arab Emirates, bringing together the region’s top cricketing nations in a battle for continental glory. While the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has not yet made an official announcement regarding prize money, Forign media reports suggest that the winners of this year’s tournament will bag a hefty reward of $300,000. …

DUBAI: President of the Asian Cricket Council Mohsin Naqvi unveiled the glittering Asia Cup 2025 trophy in Dubai on Tuesday, marking the official start of the high-profile tournament. The event was attended by captains of all eight participating teams who later joined a joint press conference to share their goals and ambitions. Speaking at the occasion, Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman …

Lahore: Usman Khan Shinwari, the left-arm fast bowler known for his swing and early promise, has officially retired from international cricket after a six-year tenure with the national side. According to a press release from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shinwari represented Pakistan in 34 international matches, including one Test, 17 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 16 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) between …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has announced that the national Davis Cup team has reached Asuncion, Paraguay, ahead of their World Group-II tie against the host nation, scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2025. The squad arrived in Paraguay on September 7 after completing a 20-day training camp at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad and a four-day intensive …

KUALA LUMPUR: Pakistani players swept all trophies at the 4th Gateway International Scrabble Tournament, adding another feather to their cap after their recent triumph at the World Youth Scrabble Championship. The three-day event featured 80 players from nine countries, including world number four Thacha Ko Virat. Pakistan’s former Asian Youth Champion Husham Hadi Khan claimed the senior category title by …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the One Day International series against Sri Lanka. According Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) the two teams will play three ODIs in Rawalpindi from November 11 to November 15. This will be the first time since 2019 that Sri Lanka will tour Pakistan for a bilateral ODI series. In the …

LAHORE: After months of boycott slogans and political pressure, India has agreed to face Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup. In recent months, Hindu nationalist groups in India pushed for a sports boycott against Pakistan following military tensions between the two countries. However, cricket experts and analysts had predicted that a complete boycott was unlikely, as it could cause India …

KARACHI: Pakistani squash player Mahnoor Ali from Peshawar has won the US Southeast Junior Gold Squash Circuit title after defeating her younger sister Sehrish Ali in the final. Mahnoor, the eldest of the Ali sisters, claimed her 22nd gold medal by beating Sehrish 3-1 in a thrilling contest. The final was held at the Luthcke-Meyer Athletic Center in Baltimore, Maryland. …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday confirmed that Pakistan will host its first-ever T20 tri-series featuring Sri Lanka and Afghanistan later this year. According to the schedule, the tri-series will run from November 17 to 29, with matches split between Rawalpindi and Lahore. The opening clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan is set for November 17 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, …

Pakistan will not participate in the opening ceremony of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held in Guwahati, India, on September 30. According to sources, neither the captain nor any representative of the Pakistan women’s team will attend the ceremony. This means there will be no Pakistani presence in the traditional activities, including the trophy photoshoot and …

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has officially approved a new logo, marking a fresh chapter in the country’s football journey. The decision was taken during the Executive Committee meeting chaired by PFF President Syed Mohsin Gilani. President Gilani said the previous logo did not truly represent Pakistan’s national identity and pride. “The new logo reflects the culture, spirit, and global …

The National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore will host a . 20-day red-ball training camp starting from September 9, aimed at preparing key players for upcoming international commitments. According to details, 11 players have been selected to participate in the camp. The list includes star batter Babar Azam, opener Abdullah Shafique, spinner Sajid Khan, and all-rounder Kamran Ghulam. Other players …

Former New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor has officially come out of retirement to play for Samoa, marking a new chapter in his storied career. The batting legend announced the news on social media, confirming his inclusion in Samoa’s squad for the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier scheduled in Oman from October 8. The nine-team qualifier will …

LAHORE: Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali has been cleared of rape allegations in the United Kingdom after investigators found insufficient evidence to pursue the case, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed on Wednesday. Police sources said the investigation has been formally closed, and Ali, 24, is free to leave the country. He has collected his passport …

LAHORE: In a major boost for Pakistan cricket, South Africa is set to play a full series across all formats in the country including Test matches after more than four years. According to sources, the first Test match will be staged at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, from October 12 to 16, while the second Testbwill take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket …

LAHORE: Pakistan’s national hockey players have voiced strong resentment over the proposal of a Rs400 daily allowance, calling it nothing short of an insult to their dedication and sacrifices for the sport. The players argued that the amount is less than a laborer’s daily wage, describing it as “salt on wounds” amid an already bleak financial situation. “We don’t even …

KARACHI: Pakistani cricketer Asif Ali has officially hung up his national colors, announcing his retirement from international cricket. The all-round finisher, well-known for his clutch six-hitting and game-changing cameos bid farewell after featuring in 21 ODIs and 58 T20 Internationals. Celebrated for his dramatic performances, especially in the 2021 T20 World Cup where he often turned the tide with blistering …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fastest female sprinter, Tammin Khan, has been ruled out of the upcoming World Athletics Championship in Tokyo due to injury. The 100m runner sustained an injury during training three days ago, and MRI reports confirmed she needs at least two weeks of rest. Doctors have advised her to skip the event to avoid further complications. The Athletics Federation …