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Nat Sciver top batter in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): England star Nat Sciver-Brunt has consolidated her position as the No.1 batter in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after her match-winning century in the final ODI of their ICC Women’s Championship (IWC) series against Sri Lanka. The 31-year-old’s […]

Hangzhou Asian Games Village to be comfortable home for residents, says village head

HANGZHOU, Sept. 17 (Xinhua/APP) –: The Hangzhou Asian Games Village mayor Li Huolin has vowed to make the village a comfortable home for all participating athletes and officials. Covering an area of 1.13 square kilometers, the Asian Games Village, which officially opened on Saturday, has […]

Asian Games Hangzhou to deepen Pak-China cultural, sports exchanges

BEIJING, Sep 16 (APP):The upcoming 19th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in the vibrant city of Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8, is poised to become a significant catalyst for deepening cultural and sports exchanges between Pakistan and China, Pakistani Consul General in […]

Bangladesh rest key players for New Zealand ODIs ahead of World Cup

Dhaka, Sept 16 (AFP/APP): Bangladesh on Saturday named a 15-man squad for this month’s three-match one-day international series against New Zealand, resting several key players, including regular captain Shakib Al Hasan. Batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and pace trio Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud […]

Indonesia to face Pakistan in Davis Cup World Group II on 16-17 September

Islamabad, Sep 15 (Online): The two-day Davis Cup World Group-II tie match between Indonesia and Pakistan will kick off on 16-17 September at Aisam-ul-Haq Tennis Pavilion, Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad. The Davis Cup final match will see Indonesia and Pakistan’s finest tennis talents competing […]

Norrman wins Irish Open as McIlroy falls away

LONDON Sep 12 (Online): Sweden’s Vincent Norrman won the Irish Open as Rory McIlroy’s title bid fell apart in Sunday’s final round at The K Club. Norrman hit a superb 65 to finish on 14 under par, one shot ahead of second-placed Hurly Long. Former […]

Dutch edge out Ireland, Poland beaten in Albania

PARIS Sep 12 (Online): Wout Weghorst scored a second-half winner as the Netherlands beat Ireland 2-1 in Dublin to boost their Euro 2024 qualifying hopes on Sunday, while Poland lost for the third time in qualifying against Albania. Ronald Koeman’s Dutch side had to come […]

Pakistan call up Dahani, Zaman in Asia Cup after Haris, Naseem suffer ‘niggles’

ISLAMABAD Sep 12 (Online): Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan were called in by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the Asia Cup after pacers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah picked up “niggles” in the match against India, the board said on Tuesday. Virat Kohli and […]

India reach Asia Cup final with win over Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sept 12 (AFP/APP): Kuldeep Yadav starred as India overcame a brilliant all-round effort from Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage to win a tense Asia Cup clash by 41 runs on Tuesday and book a place in the final. Kuldeep took four wickets including the final […]

Vingegaard earns Vuelta stage 16 win and cuts Kuss lead

Barcelona, Sept 12 (AFP/APP): Jonas Vingegaard soloed to victory in the Vuelta a Espana stage 16 on Tuesday to climb to second overall, 29 seconds behind team-mate and race leader Sepp Kuss. The American Jumbo-Visma rider has led the standings since stage eight but back-to-back […]

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