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 […]
Felicitations for Pakistan cricket team pour in after historic victory over Australia
Pakistan players celebrate with Naseem Shah after he got the wicket of Australia’s Josh Inglis during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Australia and Pakistan at the Perth Stadium in Perth on November 10, 2024. — AFP In a tremendous feat, Pakistan won the three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, beating […]
Pakistani golfer finishes 5th in ADT Ambassador Open
Pakistani golfer Ahmad Baig. — Provided by the reporter KARACHI: Pakistani golfer Ahmad Baig delivered an impressive performance at the ADT Ambassador Open in Taiwan, finishing in fifth place with a total score of two-under-par over four rounds. The event, part of the Asian Development Tour, took place at the Hsin Feng Golf Country Club, […]
PSB seeks key documents from PFF for women’s team NOC ahead of Saudi Arabia friendly
Pakistan women footballers are seen in a group photo. —PFF/File KARACHI: The Pakistan Sports Board has asked the Pakistan Football Federation to submit essential documentation before it can start the process for No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the Pakistan women’s national football team’s friendly match against Saudi Arabia, scheduled for December 7 in Doha, Qatar. […]
‘Don’t always expect good gestures from us’, PCB tells India after ‘refusal’ to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy
India’s Rishabh Pant hits a four during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on October 24, 2021. — Reuters BCCI wants matches in Dubai instead of Lahore. Source says India to stand firm on its stance. There were hopes of India coming to Pakistan earlier. […]
Pakistan defeat Bangladesh in Baseball United Arab Classic campaign opener
Pakistan’s Baseball team poses for a picture – Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan made a strong start in the Baseball United Arab Classic, defeating Bangladesh 10-0 in their opening group match in Dubai. Pitcher Jibran Murtaza delivered an outstanding performance, while Mohammad Hussain, Zain, and Waseem contributed significantly to the win. Hussain also hit a rare ballpark […]