This file photo shows Pakistan football team. — Pakistan Football Federation KARACHI: Pakistan’s national football team missed the opportunity to play a friendly match against a high-ranking opponent, Russia, in October due to time constraints. According to sources, Russia had offered Pakistan the chance to play a friendly match during the FIFA international window in […]

The captains of the 10 countries participating in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 pose with the events’ trophy on October 2, 2024. — ICC A new AI tool has been launched by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as part of the social media moderation programme for the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup with […]

Praveen Jayawickrama celebrates after grabbing a wicket in a Test against India on March 12, 2022 in Bengaluru, India. — BCCI The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Sri Lanka’s left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama from all forms of cricket for a year under its Anti-Corruption Code.  The player will remain suspended for six months as […]

Pakistan batter Babar Azam. — AFP/File  Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Tuesday announced that he was stepping down from the white-ball captaincy, saying that it was time for him to focus on his playing role and personal growth.  “By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and […]

India’s Virat Kohli (right) plays a shot during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on September 30, 2024. — AFP In yet another feather in his cap, India batting maestro Virat Kohli on Monday became the fastest player to score 27,000 […]

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood speaks during a press conference on September 30, 2024. — Screengrab via YouTube/@pakistancricket Shan Masood stresses backing team players.  Says team deeply regretful of recent losses.  “It is clear improvements are needed,” he says.  Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood on Monday said that he was optimistic for the future ahead […]

Jason Gillespie addresses his first press conference as Pakistan’s red-ball coach. — PCB FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s red-ball cricket team head coach Jason Gillespie has emphasised on the importance of giving confidence and showing faith in existing group of cricketers. “We picked a squad which is not too dissimilar to what we had against Bangladesh. I’m really […]

Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan during practice session at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India on October 17, 2023. — Reuters  KANPUR: Bangladesh ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan, facing prosecution for his relationship with the country’s former leader, said on Thursday he would soon retire from international cricket but hoped to play at least one more match […]

Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan during practice session at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India on October 17, 2023. — Reuters  KANPUR: Bangladesh ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan, facing prosecution for his relationship with the country’s former leader, said on Thursday he would soon retire from international cricket but hoped to play at least one more match […]

Pakistani boxer Usman Wazeer in an undated picture. — X/@WazeerUsman/File Pakistan’s Usman Wazeer sensationally dismantled Indian boxer, Thehlak Selvam, in just 65 seconds in a highly anticipated professional boxing clash. The six-round bout, held at a boxing arena in Thailand, barely made it past the first few seconds of the opening round when Wazeer delivered […]