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Beyond boundaries: Australian High Commission empowering girls through cricket

Lahore, Feb 02 (Online): :The Australian High Commission and Kinnaird College for Women with the support of the Pakistan Cricket Board today hosted the 4th Girls’ Cricket Cup in Lahore. The initiative aims to promote gender equality and empower girls through sport. Australia’s High Commissioner […]

Sifan Hassan debuts at London Marathon

London, Feb 2 (Online): She won an unprecedented three medals – two gold, one bronze – at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and is the only athlete in Olympic history to medal in both middle and long-distance events. But Dutch star Sifan Hassan still has a […]

Asian Football Cup 2027 will be played in Saudi Arabia, AFC

Riyadh, Feb 2 (Online): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the Football Asia Cup 2027 will be played in Saudi Arabia. The 2027 Football Asia Cup has been confirmed to be played in Saudi Arabia through the official account of AFC on Twitter. […]

Saudi Arabia to host 2027 Asian Cup, World Cup next?

Manama, Feb 1 (AFP/APP):Saudi Arabia was confirmed as the host of football’s 2027 Asian Cup on Wednesday, an expected prelude for a World Cup bid as the oil-rich kingdom spends big on sports in an attempt to improve its image. The three-time winners’ successful bid, […]

Gill ton helps India crush New Zealand to clinch T20 series

Ahmedabad, India, Feb 1 (AFP/APP):Opener Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 126 to help India clinch the T20 international series against New Zealand with a crushing 168-run victory in the decider on Wednesday. Gill recorded his maiden T20 century for India as he steered the team […]

Pakistan-born Australian cricketer feels ‘stranded’ after India delays visa

ISTANBUL, Feb 1 (AA/APP): Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja on Wednesday expressed disappointment about India’s delay in issuing him a visa, saying he is “stranded” while his teammates have already reached the South Asian nation for a test cricket tour. “Me waiting for my Indian Visa […]

Pakistan to face Palestine in West Asia Baseball finals

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Pakistan will face Palestine in the final of the West Asia Baseball Cup 2023 for the championship title on Wednesday at Pakistan Sports Complex here. In the first semi-final, the Palestinian team had thrashed Bangladesh by 14-03 and qualified for finals, […]

Liverpool’s stand-in captain says team has been worse in 2023

LIVERPOOL, England – January 30 (ONLINE) Premier League’s side Liverpool’s stand-in captain Andy Robertson believes his side has been ‘worse’ in the beginning of 2023. “This season has been nowhere near good enough,” stand-in captain Andy Robertson told ITV Sport. Liverpool fans were dreaming of […]

Arthur dominant contestant to coach Pakistan cricket team

ISLAMABAD / LAHORE – January 30 (ONLINE) Former Pakistan Head Coach is set to return to his job as media reports Monday claimed PCB management committee is expected to finalize his contract within the next two weeks. However, according to media reports, Arthur will fulfill […]

Razaq says Shaheen Afridi far better bowler than India’s Bumrah

ISLAMABAD – January 30 (ONLINE) Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razaq says he rates Shaheen Shah Afridi much higher than India’s Jasprit Bumrah. “Shaheen is excellent. Bumrah doesn’t come near him,” Abdul Razaq said in an interview. Both Shaheen and Bumrah have been highly rated by […]

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