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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 […]
In a stunning victory, Switzerland defeated reigning champions Italy 2-0, pushing them out of the Euro 2024. The Swiss team outplayed the two-time winners, etching their way to the quarterfinals, AFP reported. Head coach Murat Yakin congratulated the team and said, “I’m proud of our team and the fans in the stand. We played a domineering style […]
Pakistan’s left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has opened up on Indian star batter Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the T20I format after triumphing over South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final by seven runs on Saturday. Kohli has been one of the key players of the Indian batting lineup in […]
Ronaldo recently sent a message of support to his former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos after he announced that he’ll hang up his boots after the Euro 2024 with Germany. The Al Nassr star commented words of support for the German on Kroos’s post, saying: “For everything and so much more, Toni. What an honour to share the […]
DERBY: Pakistan women will take on England women in a three-match One-day International series, commencing tomorrow at the County Ground in Derby. The second ODI will be played in Taunton on May 26, followed by the third ODI in Chelmsford on May 29. The series, which is part of the ICC Women’s Championship’s 2022-25, will […]