Year: 2024

General view of Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad. — Pakistan Sports Board KARACHI: Sports federations, under the umbrella of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), have written a joint letter to the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), urging a review of proposed measures that they claim threaten the autonomy of national sports federations. The letter, signed by leaders […]

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press conference on the Champions Cup at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, August 26, 2024. — X/@TheRealPCB Will not allow one-sided decisions, vows Mohsin Naqvi. “Decisions cannot be limited to Champions Trophy.” Pakistan fully prepared to host tournament: PCB chief.  As uncertainty looms over Pakistan-hosted Champions Trophy 2025, […]

A combination of images shows Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (left) and Fifa’s logo. — Reuters/File Fifa has announced that Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup received a remarkable evaluation score, marking the highest rating in the history of the tournament, the Saudi Gazette reported on Saturday. The country’s bid to […]

Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistani captain Babar Azam spotted together during a cricket match. — Reuters/File  Crucial ICC board meeting postponed for 24-48 hours, sources.   PCB, BCCI to find option “acceptable to all” with ICC’s assistance. Cricket boards to give final opinion after consulting their govts.  KARACHI: A crucial International Cricket Council (ICC) […]

Pakistani and Bangladeshi players during the ongoing 2024 Junior Asia Cup Hockey in Muscat, Oman on Thursday, November 28, 2024. — Provided by the reporter  KARACHI: Pakistan extended their winning streak in the 2024 Junior Asia Cup Hockey with a dominant 6-0 victory over Bangladesh in their second group match in Muscat, Oman on Thursday.  This is […]

ICC Champions Trophy picture. — X/@TheRealPCB ICC meeting to be held online on Nov 29. Various options to come under discussion.  Board inclined toward hybrid model: sources.  KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday called a board meeting on November 29 to deliberate on the future of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be […]

A combination of pictures shows Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan (left) and Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi in action. — AFP/PCB/File DUBAI: In a significant shake-up in the International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s ODI bowling rankings, Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi has been dethroned from the top spot by Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan. The latest rankings, released on Wednesday, […]

Pakistan Shaheens’ captain Mohammad Huraira in action against Sri Lanka ‘A’. — PCB  Last two matches were scheduled in Pindi Stadium.  Both boards will collaborate to finalise new dates. Islamabad gripped by violence amid PTI protest. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in consultation with Sri Lanka Cricket, has postponed the last two 50-over matches […]

Noor Zaman (lef) and Asim Khan to compete in Cape Town Open. — Geo News/File Pakistan’s squash players Asim Khan and Noor Zaman are set to compete in Cape Town Open, slated to be held from November 26 to 30. The upcoming tournament, part of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Copper event, features prize pool […]

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his first goal for his club with Vinicius Junior during La Liga match against Leganes at Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes, Spain on November 24, 2024. — Reuters French football star Kylian Mbappe believes he is finally getting up to speed with his Real Madrid teammates after scoring in a […]