Latest Sports News & Updates | Pakistan News International

West Indies spinner Allen out of T20 World Cup with injury

Dubai, Oct 20 (AFP/APP):West Indies spinner Fabian Allen has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup with an ankle injury, the event technical committee announced Wednesday. Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, who has been with the team as a reserve player amid Covid-19 quarantine requirements, […]

England’s Morgan ready to drop himself in bid for T20 World Cup glory

London, Oct 19 (AFP/APP):England captain Eoin Morgan said Tuesday he would be prepared to drop himself at the T20 World Cup if he cannot turn around his poor form. The 35-year-old left-hander has scored a mere 82 runs in seven Twenty20 innings for England this […]

England to take the knee with West Indies in T20 World Cup opener

London, Oct 19 (AFP/APP):England will take the knee alongside the West Indies ahead of their T20 World Cup opener in Dubai on Saturday, according to captain Eoin Morgan. The teams took part in the anti-racism gesture when the West Indies toured England for a three-Test […]

Shakib stars as Bangladesh thrash Oman to stay afloat in T20 World Cup

Muscat, Oct 19 (AFP/APP):Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan took three wickets and scored 42 with the bat as Bangladesh hammered hosts Oman by 26 runs on Tuesday to win their first match of the Twenty20 World Cup and stay alive in the competition. World number […]

Time is now for Barca as bid for Champions League recovery begins

Madrid, Oct 19 (AFP/APP):Barcelona want to build for the future with the tantalising prospect of another group of teenage talents emerging together, but for now reality still bites. After successive 3-0 losses to Bayern Munich and Benfica in Group E, another loss at home to […]

Fiji’s ex-sevens coach Baber to take helm for 15s tour

Suva, Fiji, Oct 19 (AFP/APP):Outgoing Fiji rugby sevens coach Gareth Baber will temporarily take control of the Pacific island nation’s 15s side for their upcoming European tour, team officials said Tuesday. The Welshman quit Fiji’s sevens programme last week after guiding them to a second […]

Unvaccinated players unlikely to get Australian Open visa – official

Melbourne, Oct 19 (AFP/APP):Unvaccinated tennis stars are unlikely to get visas to play in the Australian Open, a local official warned Tuesday, throwing defending champion Novak Djokovic’s participation into serious doubt. Victoria state premier Dan Andrews said he expected no exceptions from Australia’s Covid-19 vaccine […]

Campher’s four-in-four helps Ireland thrash Netherlands in T20 World Cup

Abu Dhabi, Oct 18 (AFP/APP):Fast bowler Curtis Campher took four wickets in four balls to help Ireland thrash Netherlands by seven wickets in a first round match of the Twenty20 World Cup on Monday. Campher took a hat-trick and then struck again to return figures […]

England ordered to play game behind closed doors after Euro 2020 final chaos

London, Oct 18 (AFP/APP):England must play their next home match in a UEFA competition behind closed doors following disorder at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, European football’s governing body ruled on Monday. The showpiece game between England and Italy on July 11 was marred […]

Theekshana, Hasaranga help Sri Lanka hammer Namibia

Abu Dhabi, Oct 18 (AFP/APP):Spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga set up a comprehensive seven-wicket win for Sri Lanka against debutants Namibia in round one of the Twenty20 World Cup on Monday. Theekshana returned figures of 3-25 and Hasaranga took two wickets to help dismiss […]

Sports