Spain’s Rafael Nadal talks to former tennis player Billie Jean King during a practice session, Davis Cup Finals, Malaga, Spain November 16, 2024. — Reuters Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup triumph in Malaga next week. Nadal, 38, has battled injuries over the past […]
Pakistan tennis player secures victory at Ashgabat Open
Pakistan’s tennis player Muhammad Hassan Usmani. — PTF KARACHI: Pakistan’s Muhammad Hassan Usmani claimed victory at the Ashgabat Open Tennis Tournament, defeating the second seed Suleyman Hudayberdiyev of Turkmenistan in the final in straight sets, conceding just one game. Competing in the Under-14 category, Usmani entered the tournament on a wildcard and delivered a stellar […]
Social media influencer beats ex-heavyweight champ
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson pose after the final press conference for their upcoming heavyweight fight at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, on November 13, 2024. —AFP Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in their much-anticipated professional fight on Friday night in Arlington, Texas, […]
Messi’s Argentina suffer shock defeat from Paraguay in World Cup qualifiers
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (centre) in action with Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez (left) and Diego Gomez during their South American Qualifiers match at Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asuncion, Paraguay on November 14, 2024. — Reuters A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win […]
ICC in talks with boards over non-payment of T20 World Cup dues to players
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy is displayed at Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, on May 6, 2024. — AFP The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money from this year’s Twenty20 World Cup to the players, sources told Reuters on Thursday. India beat […]
Maiden century by Varma gives India unbeatable series lead
India´s Tilak Varma (left) reacts hitting a six as South Africa´s wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen (right) reacts during the third T20 international cricket match between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park in Centurion on November 12, 2024. — AFP Tilak Varma hit a maiden international century as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in […]
Shaheen Afridi retakes ODI bowling crown
Shaheen Afridi celebrates with captain Mohammad Rizwan (R) at the Perth Stadium in Perth on November 10, 2024. — AFP Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has climbed to the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings. Afridi, who took eight wickets at an impressive average of 12.62 in Pakistan’s historic […]
Pakistan unveil 16-member squad for Blind T20 World Cup 2024
This undated photo shows Pakistan blind cricket team. — Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) ISLAMABAD: A 16-member squad led by Nasir Ali has been announced by the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) for the upcoming Blind T20 World Cup 2024, slated to be held in Pakistan from November 23 to December 3. The blind cricket […]
ICC likely to face financial loss as Pakistan mull boycotting matches with India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) logo at the ICC headquarters in Dubai, October 31, 2010. — Reuters Islamabad has decided to take a decisive stand: sources. Pakistan govt wants “sports and politics separated”. Boycott of matches could affect ICC tournaments. KARACHI: Following India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025, Islamabad has decided […]
Stubbs steers South Africa to narrow victory over India in 2nd T20
South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs celebrates after scoring the winning run. — Reuters/file An unbeaten 47 from Tristan Stubbs, and a 42-run partnership with Gerald Coetzee, saw South Africa haul themselves over the line for a three-wicket win over India in their Twenty20 international at St George’s Park on Sunday. South Africa scored 128-7 in 19 […]