Month: October 2024

Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel and Shan Masood in action running between the wickets against England on October 24, 2024. — Reuters Bashir and Leach send off Shafique (14), Ayub at 19. Gus Atkinson claims Kamran Ghulam’s wicket for 3. Men in Green conclude day 1 of series decider at 73/3. RAWALPINDI: After bowling out England for 267 in […]

Hockey players playing the sport in this undated image. — Reuters   KARACHI: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has decided to formally write to the Commonwealth Games Federation over exclusion of hockey and wrestling from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to sources familiar with the matter. Informed sources claimed that the POA would send an official […]

Hilal’s Neymar in action  during the Asian Champions League against  Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, UAE on October 21, 2024. — Reuters Brazilian footballer Neymar finally returned to the football field to accompany his teammates in Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal as they trampled United Arab Emirates club Al […]

Pakistani bodybuilder Rameez Ibrahim celebrates after winning gold in Mr Universe 2024, World Fitness Federation, Las Vegas, USA. — Geo Super Pakistani bodybuilder Rameez Ibrahim brought home the gold he earned in the Mr Universe 2024 competition organised by the World Fitness Federation in Las Vegas, USA. It is worth noting that, alongside Pakistan, 44 […]

Pakistan cricket team during practice session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 21, 2024. — PCB The Pakistan cricket team conducted a rigorous practice session at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday, gearing up for the decisive third and final Test against England, starting Thursday. In contrast, the England team opted for a rest day, […]

National cricketer Babar Azam (L) and Ramiz Raja captured during a discussion at a cricket ground. — AFP/File Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has shifted responsibility for Pakistan’s underwhelming home pitches during his tenure to the then-captain Babar Azam, despite previously defending the surface conditions. Raja, speaking during a BBC Test Match […]

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during the second half against the New England Revolution at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US on October 19, 2024. — Reuters Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi scored his second hat-trick of the week as Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution 6-2 to smash the Major League Soccer’s […]

Pakistan Shaheens’ captain Mohammad Haris (L) and his Indian counterpart Tilak Varma pictured after the toss during their encounter at the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 on October 19, 2024. — PCB Pakistan Shaheens lost by seven runs against India A in a close and nerve-wracking encounter of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 […]

Pakistan’s pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi (left), skipper Babar Azam (centre) and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. — AFP/File  KARACHI: Pakistan’s squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia is expected to be announced next week, with sources indicating that Mohammad Rizwan is being considered for the captaincy. Sources indicate that while the selection committee is of the […]

Pakistan team celebrate during the fourth day of the second Test in Multan, on October 18, 2024. — PCB  Pakistan demolished England on Friday as their spinners tore through the visitors’ batting line-up, securing a commanding victory at Multan Cricket Stadium and leveling the series 1-1. Green Shirts beat visitors by 152 runs in the […]