Ibrahim, Farooqi help Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka in ODI opener

Kandy, Sri Lanka, Nov 25 (AFP/APP):Opener Ibrahim Zadran’s sparkling century and four wickets by Fazalhaq Farooqi led Afghanistan to an emphatic 60-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international on Friday. Afghanistan posted 294-8 after electing to bat as Ibrahim, who hit 106, […]

Qatar football will survive World Cup exit, says Sanchez

Doha, Nov 25 (AFP/APP):Qatar’s early World Cup exit will not be fatal for the country’s football development, manager Felix Sanchez said Friday, after the hosts became the first team to be eliminated. A 1-1 draw between Ecuador and the Netherlands sent Qatar crashing out of […]

Qatar star Ali starts World Cup opener against Ecuador

Al Khor, Qatar, Nov 20 (AFP/APP):Qatar striker Almoez Ali was named in the starting line-up for the hosts’ opening match of the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday. Coach Felix Sanchez opted to play three at the back, with […]

Formula One: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix results

Abu Dhabi, Nov 20 (AFP/APP):Results of the Formula One season’s closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Sunday: 1. Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull) 1hr 27min 45.914sec, 2. Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) at 8.771sec, 3. Sergio Pérez (MEX/Red Bull) 10.093, 4. Carlos Sainz […]

New York City FC secure deal for own stadium

Miami, Nov 16 (AFP/APP):Major League Soccer’s New York City FC will finally get their own stadium in 2027 after spending seven years playing at baseball’s Yankee Stadium. New York City mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday that a privately financed soccer stadium will be built […]

Nadal ready ‘to die’ to return to his tennis peak

Turin, Italy, Nov 15 (AFP/APP):Rafael Nadal says he is “going to die” trying to return to the level of tennis that saw him capture a record 22 Grand Slam singles titles after his hopes of a first ever ATP Finals title and becoming year end […]

Muhammad Amir slams Babar Azam for “poor captaincy”

ISLAMABAD – November 14 (ONLINE) Pakistan’s pace bowler Muhammad Amir has criticized Pakistan skipper Babar Azam for his “poor captaincy skills” at the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup. “Our bowling has been the best in this tournament; no one could attack us. But yes, I can’t […]

Haris Rauf says team ‘learnt a lot’ from WT2OI

MELBOURNE – November 14 (ONLINE) As Pakistan faces defeat at the ICC World Twenty20 Final at the hands of England, leading pace man Haris Rauf believes team “learnt a lot” from the tournament. “We have learned a lot from this World Cup. We played in […]

Ronaldo shocks world, says Man Utd ‘betrayed’ him

MANCHESTER, UK – November 14 (ONLINE) Star Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in his latest interview has made shocking revelations about his treatment at his current club Manchester United just ahead of the FIFA Qatar World Cup. In an interview to well known British journalist Piers Morgan, […]