West Indies stun India by four runs in first T20 International

Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, Aug 3 (AFP/APP): West Indies stunned India by four runs to capture the opening Twenty20 International on Thursday as the tourists flopped in pursuit of a modest 150-run target. Well-placed at 77-3 in the 11th over thanks to debutant Tilak Varma’s […]

Pakistan’s U17 wrestlers could train in Russia

Country’s top wrestlers are in the twilight of their careers ISLAMABAD 02 August (Online): Knowing well that the country’s top wrestlers are in the twilight of their careers, Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) plans to invest in a cluster of highly talented under-17 grapplers who are […]

Pakistan could stick with Arthur, Bradburn till World Cup

ISLAMABAD 02 August (Online): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to retain the foreign coaching staff members, Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn, till the ICC World Cup 2023, it emerged on Tuesday. According to sources, former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq — who has recently been […]

Sadio Mane joins Ronaldo at Saudi side Al Nassr

Riyadh, Aug 1 (AFP/APP):Saudi side Al Nassr confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane on Tuesday where he will team up with five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. The Senegalese international is the latest high-profile player to join the cash-rich Saudi league. Both […]

England win fifth Test against Australia to draw Ashes 2-2

London, July 31 (AFP/APP): England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all square at 2-2. Australia, chasing 384 to win, collapsed from 264-3 to 334 all out, with England’s retiring paceman […]

US teen cyclist White killed while training for worlds

Washington, July 31 (AFP/APP): Magnus White, a 17-year-old American cyclist set to compete in August’s World Championships in Scotland, has died after being struck by a vehicle while training, USA Cycling announced. The teen, a member of the US national team, was on his bike […]

LeBron thanks fans for support

LOS ANGELES July 28 (Online): NBA superstarLebron James said on Thursday his family was “together, safe and healthy” as his eldest son was released from hospital just days after suffering cardiac arrest. “I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers,” […]

Yorkshire cricket club punished over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

ISLAMABAD July 28 (Online): Yorkshire County Cricket Club were slapped with a huge 48-point deduction in the English County Championship on Friday after admitting four charges related to the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal. Pakistan-born bowler Rafiq, 32, went public with allegations of racism and bullying […]

India-Pakistan World Cup clash spurs sky-high Ad rates

ISLAMABAD July 27 (Online): The highly anticipated India-Pakistan match at the 2023 World Cup is scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. The immense interest surrounding this high-stakes encounter has not only captivated fans but also drawn the […]

Pakistan creates Test record in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO July 27 (Online): Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs in the second Test in Colombo, to clinch the series by 2-0. It is the largest margin of victory by runs for Pakistan in an away Test match. This resounding victory […]