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PCB and CAs to conduct nationwide women trials in May

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP): As part of its efforts to develop a strong talent pool of women cricketers and increase the participation of teenage girls, the Pakistan Cricket Board will hold nationwide trials in collaboration with six Cricket Associations next month. The […]

Harbhajan Singh lavishes praise on ‘future legend’ Babar Azam

MUMBAI – April 25 (ONLINE) Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s consistency has pushed former captains and cricket pundits to open up on a debate about whether the 27-year-old must be part of the infamous Fab Four. The Fab Four comprises of former skippers Kohli, Joe Root, […]

Xavi admits to ‘mistake’ in failing to motivate Barcelona following shock Rayo Vallecano defeat

BARCELONA – April 25 (ONLINE) Barcelona coach Xavi says he made a “mistake” in failing to give his side proper motivation for their game with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, after the Blaugrana were downed 1-0 at Camp Nou. Alvaro Garcia’s early finish handed the visitors […]

Lara says Rashid Khan “Not much of a wicket-taker”

NEW DELHI – April 25 (ONLINE) World legend and Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Head Coach Brian Lara has recently said that Afghanistan’s superstar Rashid Khan ‘is not a much of a wicket-taker’. “I have a great respect for Rashid Khan but […]

Pakistan’s Masood hits back-to-back double centuries

London, April 22 (AFP/APP): Pakistan opener Shan Masood on Friday hit a second successive double century in the English county championship to take his aggregate to 608 runs in four innings. The 32-year-old was out for 219, having hit 24 fours and a six as […]

Man United captain Maguire receives bomb threat

London, April 21 (AFP/APP): Harry Maguire’s house was checked by police on Thursday after the Manchester United captain received a bomb threat. England defender Maguire, who lives with his fiancée and two children, has endured a difficult season with club and country, but it is […]

Djokovic celebrates second successive comeback win in Belgrade

Belgrade, April 21 (AFP/APP): Novak Djokovic came back from a set down against a Serbian compatriot for the second successive day to reach the Belgrade semi-finals on Thursday. The world number one saw off in-form Miomir Kecmanovic, ranked at 38 in the world, 4-6, 6-3, […]

Khan Club Kohat, Malangi FC secure victories in Ramzan Football Challenge Cup in Kohat

PESHAWAR, Apr 20 (APP): Spirited Sohail Khan steered Khan Club to 4-1 victory while Malangi Club Kohat defeated 90 Group Club Dera Ismail Khan in the ongoing Ramzan Challenge Football Cup being played at Kohat Sports Complex Football Ground here on Wednesday. Chief Organizer Zia […]

Wimbledon to ban Russian and Belarus players: report

London, April 20 (AFP/APP): Men’s tennis world number two Daniil Medvedev is set to be barred from this year’s Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament as The Times reported organisers are to ban Russian and Belarus players due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Belarusian players […]

Tennis: Stuttgart WTA results

Stuttgart, Germany, April 19 (AFP/APP): Results from the WTA tournament in Stuttgart on Tuesday (x denotes seeding — players representing Russia and Belarus are banned from competing under the name or flag of Russia or Belarus until further notice): 1st rd Eva Lys (GER) bt […]

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