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India prosper despite double setback

Centurion, South Africa, Dec 26 (AFP/APP):India were in a solid position despite losing two wickets off successive balls from Lungi Ngidi on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday. India were 157 for two at […]

From seniors to juniors: Pakistan U19 thrash India U19 in Asia Cup thriller

Islamabad – December 26 (ONLINE): Pakistan has defeated its arch rival India by two wickets in Under 19 Asia Cup. Chasing 238 to win, Pakistan achieved the target for the loss of eight wickets with Ahmed hitting the winning runs on the last ball of […]

Early drama in Covid-hit Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Sydney, Dec 26 (AFP/APP):Australian super maxi LawConnect snatched an early lead in the annual Sydney to Hobart race Sunday as a Covid-depleted fleet of 88 yachts embarked on one of the world’s toughest ocean events. LawConnect hit the front ahead of SHK Scallywag, a rival […]

Jinnah club defeats KPT Cricket Club

BAHAWALPUR, Dec 26 (APP):Jinnah Sports Club has defeated Khairpur Tamewali (KPT) Cricket Club in PCB Winter League 2021-22 by 168 run and won the match. A match was played between Jinnah Sports Club and KPT Cricket Club in connection with PCB Winter League 2021-22 here. […]

England all out for 185 in 3rd Ashes Test

Melbourne, Dec 26 (AFP/APP):England were skittled for just 185 in their first innings of the third Ashes Test in Melbourne on Sunday, with Australian captain Pat Cummins and spin king Nathan Lyon doing the damage. Skipper Joe Root top-scored with 50 and Jonny Bairstow hit […]

England ring changes as Australia hand Boland a debut

Melbourne, Dec 25 (AFP/APP): Embattled England made four changes Saturday for the crunch Boxing Day Test in a bid to keep the Ashes alive, while Australia handed fast-bowler Scott Boland a debut. Joe Root’s team must win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground cauldron to stay […]

Covid-19 cases curtail Top 14’s Christmas schedule

Paris, Dec 25 (AFP/APP):The resumption of the Top 14 immediately after Christmas has been disrupted by coronavirus as the league on Friday cancelled two games, including the one involving leaders Bordeaux Begles. The French league said on Friday night that it called off Racing 92’s […]

Depleted Hawks hold off 76ers, NBA champion Bucks beat Mavs

Los Angeles, Dec 24 (AFP/APP):Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 10 of his 15 points in the final four minutes and the short-handed Atlanta Hawks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 98-96 on Thursday as the NBA continued to grapple with a Covid-19 surge. The Hawks were without seven […]

Colourful Quaid Day Games in Mardan Sports Complex on Dec 25: Jamshed Baloch

PESHAWAR, Dec 23 (APP):A colourful function will be organized at Mardan Sports Complex on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Day in which prizes will be distributed among the winners of cycle races along with various sports competitions. Talking to media men here, Regional Sports Officer Mardan […]

Man City’s Mendy charged with another rape

Manchester – December 22 (Online): Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been charged with a further count of rape. The French international, of Prestbury in Cheshire, is now accused of seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to five women. The […]

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