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Hasan, Afridi push Bangladesh to brink after Sajid heroics

Dhaka, Dec 8 (AFP/APP):Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi claimed two wickets each after Pakistan enforced the follow-on in search of victory on the final day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Wednesday. The hosts were 72-4 by lunch on the fifth day […]

Man Utd face Villa, Leicester host Watford in FA Cup third round

London – December 7 (Online): Manchester United entertain Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round, while holders Leicester City welcome Watford and West Ham United are at home to Leeds United following Monday’s draw. Non-league Chesterfield bagged a trip to face last season’s runners-up […]

New Zealand must learn from batting debacle, says Latham

Islamabad – December 7 (Online): New Zealand had very little left to salvage from the second test after getting bowled for 62 in their first innings at the Wankhede Stadium but stand-in skipper Tom Latham hoped there were lessons to be learned for the young […]

Anderson out of first Ashes encounter

Brisbane – December 7 (Online): England’s leading wicket-taker James Anderson has been rested for the first Ashes Test against Australia, with Ollie Pope preferred to Jonny Bairstow in the 12-man squad. Spinner Jack Leach is included as is Ben Stokes, who has has not played […]

Rangers say ‘in impossible position’ over Lyon fan ban confusion

Paris, Dec 7 (AFP/APP):Rangers say they are in an “almost impossible situation” after French authorities insisted no travel ban had been placed on the Scottish club’s supporters travelling to Thursday’s Europa League game. The club said on Monday they had been informed their supporters could […]

Djokovic slated to play in Australia’s ATP Cup ahead of Open

Sydney, Dec 7 (AFP/APP):After months of speculation that Novak Djokovic may miss the Australian Open over tough Covid vaccination requirements, the world number one was on Tuesday named to play in a Sydney tournament weeks before. The 20-time Grand Slam champion had cast doubt on […]

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies: reports

Los Angeles, Dec 6 (AFP/APP):Drug-tainted Kentucky Derby-winner Medina Spirit died suddenly after a workout in California on Monday, US media reports said. The Paulick Report horse racing news website quoted the California Horse Racing Board’s equine medical director Jeff Blea confirming the death of the […]

Chris Gayle, David Miller among 443 foreign cricketers confirmed for PSL 7 draft

Karachi-December 06 (online): At least 443 foreign cricketers have registered for the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), ahead of the scheduled players’ draft of the league. The seventh edition of the PSL will start on January 27, with 34 matches scheduled to […]

Marsch ends tenure with Leipzig

Berlin-December 06 (online): RB Leipzig said that Coach Jesse Marsch is leaving his job with immediate effect, amid a disappointing season for the ambitious Bundesliga side. The 48-year-old American had come under increasing pressure due to a series of poor results, with Friday’s 2-1 loss […]

Ramiz Raja shares good news with cricket fans

Lahore-December 06 (online): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja shared good news for Pakistani cricket fans. According to media report, while referring to the West Indies, Australian, England and New Zealand season the PCB Chairman stated that vaccinated spectators above 12-years-old will be able […]

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