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LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has imposed a lifetime ban on three hockey players and a physio who abandoned their duties and left the country without notifying the federation. This drastic measure follows their failure to attend the national training camp in Islamabad for the Asian Champions Trophy this month. In an emergency press […]
Bangladesh outclassed Pakistan to win the first Test match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium courtesy of a brilliant performance by their bowlers who ran through Pakistani batters on the fifth day on Sunday. After bowling out the hosts at 146 in the second innings, Bangladeshi openers Zakir Hasan (15*) and Shadman Islam (9*) eased past the […]
Laced with massive star power, Portugal’s iconic footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attracted millions of subscribers within hours of launching his YouTube channel on Wednesday. The 39-year-old five-time Ballon D’Or winner is currently playing for Saudi Arabia’s club Al Nassr. “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new […]
A 240-run fifth-wicket stand between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan formed the centerpiece of a dominant second day for Pakistan as they declared at 448 for 6, leaving Bangladesh to see off a tricky hour or so before stumps. Bangladesh did so, with openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan surviving 12 overs, but they will […]
By, Muhammad Usman(Reporter) The players’ union, formerly known as FICA, plan to put forward a solution that allows international cricket and domestic leagues to “co-exist in a clear, coherent calendar” for all”. Former England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison and ex-Pakistan women’s captain Sana Mir are part of a six-strong panel […]
Emotions took over Pakistan’s ace athlete Arshad Nadeem after he won a gold medal and also broke an Olympic record in the men’s javelin throw final at Paris Olympics 2024. The 27-year-old broke down in tears after winning the first-ever individual gold medal for Pakistan after 40 years by launching a 92.97-metre throw. Hopeful of winning […]
Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record on Thursday and ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final in Paris. The Mian Channu-born was slow off the blocks, registering a no-throw on his first attempt of the night but shocked everyone […]
NOTTINGHAM: Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir took five wickets as England bowled out West Indies for 143 to secure a 241-run victory on the fourth day of the second Test here at Trent Bridge on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The touring side, chasing 385 to win, started well thanks to a […]
PARIS: The presence of Palestinian athletes at the Paris Olympic Games is already a major victory for the team amid the conflict in the Middle East, they said on Saturday, less than a week before the start of the Olympics. The Palestinian team for the Games starting on Friday consists of six athletes who will […]
DAMBULLA: Gull Feroza’s belligerent fifty helped Pakistan beat Nepal by nine wickets in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup match here on Sunday and stay in contention for a semi-final berth. Feroza (57 off 35, 10 fours) was helped copiously by her partner Muneeba Ali (46 not out off 34, eight fours) as Pakistan raced past […]