Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistani captain Babar Azam spotted together during a cricket match. — Reuters/File Pakistan’s top-order batter Babar Azam has dropped to third place in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings, following a below-par performance in the recent series against the West Indies. Babar managed just 56 runs across three matches, […]
West Indies crush Pakistan in final ODI with Chase century, Seales six-for
West Indies celebrate their historic series victory after defeating Pakistan in the third ODI at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba on August 12, 2025. — AFP Pakistan bundled out for 92 in 29.2 overs chasing 295. Hope, Greaves put on 110-run stand to swing momentum. Lewis, Carty provide early stability before a middle-order […]
Sabalenka edges Raducanu in Cincinnati thriller
Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) returns a shot against Emma Raducanu (GBR) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 11, 2025. — Reuters World number one Aryna Sabalenka survived a nail-biting battle to beat Emma Raducanu in the Cincinnati Open, winning a match that went the distance with two tense tiebreaks. The […]
Maxwell pulls off spectacular boundary catch in T20I match against SA
Australian fieldsman Glenn Maxwell (R) celebrates as he takes a catch during the T20I match between Australia and South Africa played in Darwin on August 10, 2025. — AFP Veteran Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell wowed spectators with a stunning piece of athletic fielding, pulling off a brilliant boundary-line catch during the opening T20I against South […]
Rape accuser had lunch with Haider Ali week after their Manchester meeting
Right-handed batter Haider Ali speaks during an interview at Kent County Cricket Ground. — Screengrab via Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard/File LONDON: A British-Pakistani woman, who accused Pakistani batter Haider Ali, remained on cordial terms with the player for nearly two weeks, including a lunch meet-up after their meeting at a Manchester hotel on July 23, authoritative sources familiar with […]
Liverpool star Salah blasts UEFA silence over killing of Gaza footballer Al-Obeid
Late Suleiman Al-Obeid (right) and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. — AFP/Reuters/File Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has publicly questioned UEFA for not mentioning how Palestinian football legend Suleiman Al-Obeid died, after the governing body paid tribute without explaining that he was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike while waiting for aid in Gaza. The Palestine Football […]
BBC Sport crowns PSL world’s No 2 in cricket entertainment
Islamabad United players celebrate winning the PSL 9 after beating Multan Sultans in the final at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18, 2024. — PCB KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been named the world’s second most entertaining men’s franchise cricket tournament by BBC Sport, trailing only the Indian Premier League […]
Babar Azam eyes major ODI milestones as Pakistan set to face WI today
Babar Azam celebrates during the fourth ODI against New Zealand at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi, on May 5, 2023. — PCB Star batter Babar Azam is on the cusp of achieving two major milestones as the national side is set to face West Indies in the opening One-Day International (ODI) of a […]
Haider Ali placed under suspension as UK criminal probe underway: PCB
Right-handed batter Haider Ali speaks during an interview at Kent County Cricket Ground. — Screengrab via Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard/File KARACHI: Right-handed batter Haider Ali has been placed under provisional suspension by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following a criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police, the board confirmed on Thursday. According to the PCB, the investigation relates to […]
Shoaib Malik breaks silence after quitting PCB mentorship role
Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik gestures in this undated picture. —APP/File Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has stepped down from his role as mentor for domestic teams and the Champions Cup, formally ending his involvement with the panel. Malik shared a statement on his social media platforms, thanking the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the […]