Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts against Peru during the South American Qualifiers for the World Cup at Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 19, 2024. — Reuters Argentina’s national team, including legendary footballer Lionel Messi, is expected to play an international match in India’s Kerala State next year, Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said on Wednesday. […]
With ICC in a fix, Champions Trophy schedule ‘likely to be delayed’
An undated image of ICC office building. — Reuters/File PCB stands firm on its decision against accepting hybrid model. Broadcasters refuse to accept schedule without Pak-India match. ICC trying to solve issue before Jay Shah takes charge as chairman. LAHORE: The ambiguity surrounding the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 is expected to linger […]
India pull out of Blind T20 World Cup 2024 in Pakistan
Indian blind cricket team. — Facebook/Cricket Association for the Blind in India The Indian blind cricket team has withdrawn from the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be held in Pakistan, after its Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied permission to cross the border, Indian media reported on Tuesday. Shailendra Yadav, General Secretary of […]
Zimbabwe’s ODI squad features three uncapped players for Pakistan series
Zimbabwe men’s cricket team at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 sub-regional qualifier. — Zimbabwe Cricket/File HARARE: Zimbabwe Cricket on Monday named its one-day international (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) squads for the upcoming series at home against Pakistan. The white-ball series will commence with three ODIs on November 24, 26 and 28, followed by […]
Pakistan win toss, choose to bat first against Australia in final T20
Pakistan and Australian skippers at the toss of the third and final T20I at the Bellerive Oval in Tasmania, on November 18, 2024. — Screengrab/GeoNews Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the third and final T20I of the three-match series on Monday at the Bellerive Oval. Notably, the Pakistani squad on […]
End of an era as Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell
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 […]