Pakistan’s Noor Zaman. — Facebook/Noor Zaman KARACHI: Pakistan’s Noor Zaman has stormed into the final of the inaugural WSF World U23 Squash Championships with a dominant 11-6, 11-2, 11-4 victory over Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandaran on Wednesday at Karachi’s DHA Creek Club. The second-seeded Zaman will face Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey in Thursday’s final after the Torkey […]
Frattesi’s late goal gives Inter 2-1 win over Bayern in Champions League
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane in action with Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni in Champions League’s Quarter Final in its First Leg on April 8, 2025. — Reuters MUNICH: Inter Milan snatched a late 2-1 win from Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final after Davide Frattesi scored the winner in the 88th minute, […]
Brook named new England white-ball cricket captain
England’s new white-ball captain Harry Brook. — AFP/File LONDON: Harry Brook has been appointed as England’s new white-ball captain, with team chief Rob Key lauding his “excellent cricket brain”. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed Monday that Brook would lead both the one-day international and T20 teams. The 26-year-old Yorkshire batsman was the favourite to […]
Hassan Ali hopes PSL to re-engage disappointed cricket fans
This undated photo shows Karachi Kings’ pacer Hassan Ali celebrating a wicket — Facebook/@Realhassan32 KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ right-arm quick Hassan Ali said on Monday that the national team’s performance will always have an impact on the popularity of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), urging players to re-engage disappointed cricket fans via strong performance. Speaking to […]
World Under-23 Squash Championships kick off in Karachi
Pakistan’s Noor Zaman (right) and Hussain Kuwait’s Hussain Alzaatari during their opening match in Karachi on April 6, 2025. — World Quash .TV /screengrab The inaugural World Under-23 Squash Championships kicked off in Karachi, with Pakistan’s Noor Zaman and Mohammad Hamza Khan securing victories in their opening matches, while Muhammad Ammad suffered a first-round exit. […]
Imam-ul-Haq retired hurt after jaw injury in final ODI
Pakistani opener Imam-ul-Haq was driven out of the field due to an injury he suffered during the national side’s run chase against New Zealand in the final ODI of the three-match series, being played at the at Bay Oval on Saturday. Imam was struck by the ball on his jaw as a result of “an accidental […]
Khushdil Shah confronts spectators over abusive comments
Khushdil Shah was seen being stopped by security after his clash with fans following Pakistan’s defeat in the third ODI against New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on April 5, 2025. – X MOUNT MAUNGANUI: An altercation ensued between Khushdil Shah and spectators on Saturday after the national team suffered a clean sweep […]
Toss for third ODI delayed due to wet outfield
New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell (Left) and Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan (Right) during the toss ahead of second ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton on April 2, 2025. – PCB The toss between Pakistan and New Zealand for the third and final One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series has been delayed owing to […]
Pakistan Super League 10 tickets go on sale
Islamabad United players celebrate winning the PSL 9 after beating Multan Sultans in the final at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. — PCB/File The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday officially started online sales of the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) X tickets as the marquee event is set to begin on April […]
ICC announces umpires, match officials for Women’s World Cup Qualifier
Pakistan’s woman umpire Saleema Imtiaz speaks in an interview released on September 15, 2024. — PCB website DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the umpires and match officials for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, set to take place in Pakistan from April 9 to April 19. This six-team tournament will determine […]