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‘Will return to commentary if people criticize me’ says Ramiz Raja

Islamabad – December 22 (Online): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja said Wednesday he would return to commentating cricket games provided that people are unhappy with his performance as Cricket Board’s chief. Talking to media reporters on Wednesday, Ramiz Raja said things get better […]

Black Caps Williamson, Patel to miss Bangladesh Tests

Wellington, Dec 22 (AFP/APP):Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson will miss the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh with injury, coach Gary Stead said Thursday, while spinner Ajaz Patel was dropped despite his 10-wicket haul against India. Williamson’s absence was widely expected after a nagging elbow injury […]

Shadab Khan to play for Brisbane Heat

Islamabad – December 22 (Online): After Haris Rauf, Pakistani all-rounder Shadab Khan will also play in the ongoing season of the Australian Big Bash League’s (BBL), media reports claimed Wednesday, citing sources. Media reports said that BBL franchise Brisbane Heat has roped Shadab in and […]

Football: CAF Super Cup result

AlRayyan, Qatar, Dec 22 (AFP/APP):Result of annual CAF Super Cup match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Wednesday: Al Ahly (EGY, holders) 1 (Mohamed 90) Raja Casablanca (MAR) 1 (Ibrahim 13-og) Ahly win 6-5 on penalties […]

Australian Open chief ‘confident’ Covid-hit Nadal will play

Melbourne, Dec 22 (AFP/APP):Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said Wednesday he was confident that Rafael Nadal will play in Melbourne despite testing positive for Covid-19, as fresh doubts emerged over Novak Djokovic. Spanish star Nadal said on Monday that he tested positive after returning home […]

Wasim Akram names Babar Azam as ‘player of the century’

Islamabad – December 21 (Online): Former Pakistan captain and legendary pacer Wasim Akram has named current Pakistan men’s national team captain Babar Azam as the ‘player of century’. According to details, Wasim Akram named 27 year old Babar as the player of century owing to […]

“Long way to go” Shoib Malik tells triple ton maker nephew

Islamabad – December 21 (Online): Pakistan international all-rounder Shoib Malik on Monday said he was very proud of his nephew and first class cricketer Muhammad Huraira, as the latter scored a triple century in Quaid-e-Azam trophy recently. ““I am very proud of you Muhammad Hurraira […]

Latifi reveals death threats after F1 title furore

London, Dec 21 (AFP/APP):Williams driver Nicholas Latifi revealed on Tuesday that he had received death threats over his role in the controversial finish to this year’s Formula One season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen sped past Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton […]

Embiid sparkles in Sixers win while Morant return spoiled

Los Angeles, Dec 21 (AFP/APP):Joel Embiid scored 41 points and sparked an undermanned Philadelphia squad to victory at Boston on Monday while Oklahoma City spoiled the NBA return of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. Cameroonian big man Embiid also delivered 10 rebounds, five assists, four […]

Real Madrid frustrated by Cadiz at Bernabeu

Madrid – December 20 (Online): Real Madrid were denied an eighth consecutive La Liga victory after being held by relegation strugglers Cadiz at the Bernabeu. The result leaves Real six points clear at the top of the table having played a game more than second-placed […]

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