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Aqib Javed says Pakistan’s WCT2O’s bowling combination is the ‘best’

ISLAMABAD – October 14 (ONLINE) Former Pakistan player Aqib Javed said Friday Pakistan has the best bowling combination across all teams for the coming Twenty20 World Cup. Addressing a press conference while launching the Women’s Cricket Talent Hunt Program in Lahore, Aaqib Javed said that […]

Pakistan bag T20I tri-series with five-wicket win over New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH – October 14 (ONLINE) Pakistan on Friday defeated New Zealand by 5 wickets to bag tri-nation Twenty20 Series, Bangladesh being the third team. All rounder Muhammad Nawaz once again proved to be the difference between two teams as he struck decisive 38* of 22, […]

Cash-strapped Wasps suspended from English Premiership

London, Oct 12 (AFP/APP): Wasps became the latest cash-strapped club to be suspended from the crisis-torn English Premiership on Wednesday after confirming they are “likely” to enter administration. In another colossal blow for the English domestic game, Wasps are the second Premiership club to be […]

Wapda clinches National Women’s Basketball C’ship

ISLAMABAD, OCT 08: Defending Champion Wapda clinches National Women’s Basketball Championship title by defeating strong Pakistan Army with 49-29 points here at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. Eight teams Pakistan Wapda, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Islamabad whites, Pakistan Army, Lahore, Islamabad Blues and Peshawar were participated in the […]

In Latin America, World Cup stickers are a quadrennial craze

Sao Paulo, Oct 2 (AFP/APP): Some spend crazy amounts, others line up at dawn or gather at informal swap meets — anything to satisfy a passion that combines love of soccer, this year’s World Cup in Qatar and the ever-popular pursuit of Panini soccer stickers. […]

Phil Salt powers England to victory against Pakistan to level series 3-3

LAHORE, Sep 30 (APP):English opener Phil Salt played the career best volatile innings of 88 n.o. off 41 balls to overhaul a competitive total against Pakistan and level the seven match series 3-3 in the 6th match at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night. England overhauled […]

Tennis: WTA Tallinn Open results – 1st update

Tallinn, Sept 30 (AFP/APP): Results from the WTA Tallinn Open on Friday (x denotes seeding): Quarter-finals Anett Kontaveit (EST x1) bt Ysaline Bonaventure (BEL) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 Barbora Krejcikova (CZE x7) bt Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA x3) 6-3, 6-4 Belinda Bencic (SUI x2) bt Donna […]

Babar Azam reaches 3000 runs in T20Is, equals Kohli’s record

LAHORE, Sep 30 (APP): Pakistam Captain Babar Azam reached 3000 runs in T20Is and became the joint quickest to 3000 in T20I alongside Virat Kohli of India during sixth match of the seven matches’ series against England at Gaddafi Stadium, on Friday. Babar Azam reached […]

Arsenal, Spurs seek to prove title credentials in north London derby

London, Sept 30 (AFP/APP):Arsenal and Tottenham will be fighting for much more than local bragging rights on Saturday as the north London rivals aim to prove they are serious contenders for the Premier League title. As top-flight action returns following the international break, Arsenal sit […]

Haris eager to face India at MCG

LAHORE – September 30 (ONLINE) Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf can’t wait to take on Indian batters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in ICC Twenty20 World Cup fixture, which he considers will be playing at his “Australian home ground.” Haris Rauf has been a […]

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