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Fans allowed to attend Kohli’s 100th Test, says BCCI

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Hooriya Qureshi

New Delhi, March 1 (AFP/APP): Superstar cricketer Virat Kohli’s landmark 100th Test will be open to spectators in the north Indian city of Mohali, the country’s cricket board said Tuesday. The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) had earlier decided to hold the first of the […]

Pele discharged after urinary infection: hospital

Posted on March 1, 2022 by News Desk

Sao Paulo, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Brazilian football great Pele has been discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital following two weeks of treatment for a tumor and a urinary tract infection, the medical institution said Monday. The 81-year-old ex-player known as “O Rei” (The King), was […]

Leeds name former Leipzig boss Marsch as new manager

Posted on March 1, 2022 by News Desk

London, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Premier League strugglers Leeds named American Jesse Marsch as their new manager on Monday, a day after sacking Marcelo Bielsa. The 48-year-old former RB Leipzig boss arrives with Leeds sitting just two points above the relegation zone. The club said Marsch […]

Japan’s Brave Blossoms to face France in July

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Hooriya Qureshi

Tokyo, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Japan’s Brave Blossoms will take on France in two fixtures in July when the teams meet for the first time since 2017, Japan’s Rugby Football Union announced Monday. Union chair Shigetaka Mori said the matches would help build excitement before the […]

Ronaldo, United frustrated after struggling for goals

Posted on February 28, 2022 by News Desk

MANCHESTER – February 27 (ONLINE): Ronaldo again drew a blank against Watford but Ralf Rangnick has little choice up front with Edinson Cavani calling the shots over his own fitness. With 86 minutes on the clock on Saturday afternoon, Manchester United were piling forward into […]

Warner all praises for Islamabad’s ‘beautiful morning’

Posted on February 28, 2022 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD – February 27 (ONLINE): Australia’s star batsman David Warner was amused by Islamabad’s ‘beautiful morning’ on Sunday, as his team landed in Pakistan on Sunday through a special plane after 24 years. “What a beautiful morning” Warner wrote on his Instagram story, with a […]

Feel incredible safe in Pakistan: Patrick Cummins

Posted on February 27, 2022 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP): Australian Test Skipper Patrick Cummins was brimming with joy on the way the Kangaroos were so well looked at after their arrival here, saying we feel really safe in Pakistan which was an incredible cricket playing nation. “We are great to […]

Australia arrive for first Pakistan tour in 24 years with security tight

Posted on February 27, 2022 by News Desk

Islamabad, Feb 27 (AFP/APP): Australia flew into Pakistan Sunday for their first cricket tour in nearly a quarter of a century — and into a high-security bubble that will envelop them throughout their six-week stay. Senior batsman Steve Smith posted a picture on Twitter of […]

Van Aert shows early-season power to win Het Nieuwsblad

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Hooriya Qureshi

Ninove, Belgium, Feb 26 (AFP/APP):Local hero Wout van Aert opened the classic season by surging away from a powerful pack to win Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday. Van Aert attacked with 13 kilometres to go at the foot of the Bosberg, the last climb. A star-studded […]

Pakistan Cup Cricket from March 2, squads announced

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Hooriya Qureshi

PESHAWAR, Feb 26 (APP):After the ongoing HBL PSL 7, Pakistan Cup would also provide a great opportunity to young and talented cricketers to showcase their skills to get a chance to represent Pakistan in white-ball series against Australia. Pakistan Cup is all set to commence […]

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