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Bradburn named Pakistan head coach in unusual setting

KARACHI 08 April (Online): Grant Bradburn was named Pakistan head coach in an extremely inconspicuous announcement by the country’s cricket board on Friday, while former gaffer Mickey Arthur’s return remained a mystery. Arthur was all but set to assume duties as the national side’s “consultant […]

New Zealand v Sri Lanka third T20 scores

Queenstown, New Zealand, April 8 (AFP/APP): Brief innings scores from the third T20 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Queenstown on Saturday: Sri Lanka 182-6, 20 overs (K. Mendis 73, K. Perera 33, P. Nissanka 25; B. Lister 2-37) Toss: New Zealand […]

UN marks International Day of Sport with message of bridge-building, reconciliation

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 07 (APP): With athletes calling for a more equitable world — both on and off the playing field — the United Nations marked the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on Thursday. The annual commemoration, now in its 10th year, […]

Empower Sports will support Pakistani girls to excel in sports

ISLAMABAD, April 06 (Online): Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) Women’s Development Committee Chairperson Malika Junaid said that Pakistani women have potential in volleyball and other sports to shine the county name as well as Empower Sports also aims to empower women in different sports to bring […]

Woods on course as Masters gets under way

Augusta, United States, April 6 (AFP/APP): Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods got his round under way at Augusta National on Thursday as the 87th edition of the tournament started in warm conditions. Woods found the fairway with a 289-yard drive from the first tee and […]

Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates birthday with family

ISLAMABAD, April 06 (Online): Congratulations are in order for Pakistan’s ace speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi on his 23rd birthday. Pakistani player managed to earn a name for himself with his sheer hard work in the game, and is undoubtedly one of the most lethal pacers […]

“Being In And Out Of Team India…” Ex-India Star’s Huge Comment On PBKS Captain Shikhar Dhawan

ISLAMABAD, April 06 (Online): Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan hit a match-winning 86 off 56 balls during his side’s five-run triumph over Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shikhar Dhawan has a point to prove in the […]

FIH reinforces commitment to use hockey as a tool to promote peace

ISLAMABAD, Apr 06 (APP): As the world celebrates International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on Thursday (April 6), the International Hockey Federation (FIH) reinforces its commitment towards using hockey as a tool to promote peace and well-being within communities. FIH President Tayyab Ikram, […]

Nina Hughes: Meet the 41-year-old who became boxing world champion in just five fights

ISLAMABAD, April 06 (Online): Even by the standards of women’s boxing, Nina Hughes’ rise to the top has been supercharged. She became WBA bantamweight champion in November last year by outpointing Jamie Mitchell in Dubai, in just her fifth professional fight. This is made more […]

IPL 2023: Titans zip on the fast lane

ISLAMABAD, April 05 (Online): Rishabh Pantís presence in the stadium failed to inspire Delhi Capitals as they suffered their second straight defeat of the season. Restricted to 162 for eight by Titans, Delhi could not stop Sudharsan and Miller, who combined 56 runs in 4.5 […]

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