Pakistan star batter Babar Azam. — PCB/File As the second Test match between Pakistan and England approaches, star batter Babar Azam is likely to be rested for the upcoming match, sources told Geo News on Sunday. The second Test between the two teams is set to take place from October 15-19 at the Multan Cricket […]
Women’s national football team finally gets clearance for SAFF Championship
Pakistan women’s team celebrates after scoring the winner against Tajikistan. — PFF/File KARACHI: In a positive development, the women’s national football team finally received on Saturday a no objection certificate (NOC) to participate in the SAFF Women’s Championship. The team received the clearance from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) just three hours before their flight to Kathmandu, […]
Pakistan suffer humiliating defeat against Australia in Women’s T20 World Cup
Australian women cricket team, defending champions of the event, celebrating a wicket against Pakistan during the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. — ICC Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry helped Australia to inflict a humiliating 9-wicket defeat on Pakistan in the 14th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket […]
Nooh Butt claims title in Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship debut
Pakistan’s top powerlifter, Nooh Butt, winner of Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship in 120kg category. — Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan’s premier weightlifter, Nooh Dastgir Butt, made a spectacular debut in powerlifting by securing the title of Commonwealth Champion in the 120kg category at the ongoing Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship. Butt delivered an impressive performance, winning three gold medals and […]
Nepalese teenager becomes youngest person to climb 14 ‘eight-thousanders’
Nepalese mountaineer, Nima Rinji Sherpa, the youngest to scale the 14 “eight-thousanders” pictured during an expedition. — AFP/File Nepalese teenager, Nima Rinji Sherpa, has become the youngest mountaineer to climb the 14 highest peaks on the Earth, generally known as the “eight-thousanders”. All of the gigantic peaks are located in Asia, in the mountain ranges of […]
Pakistan plan to send football team to Russia for friendly match
This file photo shows Pakistan football team before a match. — Facebook/Pakistan Football Federation KARACHI: In a surprising move, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) is planning to send a football team to Russia for a friendly match this month, after talks between the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Russian Football Union for an official […]
Pakistan resume innings on second day of first Test
Pakistan resume innings at second day of Test match against England. — PCB Pakistan chose to bat first first after winning the toss in Multan. Host team faced early blow as opener Saim Ayub got caught behind. Saud Shakeel, Naseem Shah continue their partnership on crease. Pakistan resumed their innings on the second day of […]
Pakistan win toss, opt to bat in first Test against England
Pakistan skipper Shan Masood flips the coin for the toss in the first Test against England on October 7, 2024. — Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard First Test being played at Multan Cricket Stadium. Ollie Pope leading visitors in Ben Stokes’ absence. Series part of ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. MULTAN: Pakistan on Monday won the toss and elected […]
Spinner Usman Qadir hangs up his boots
Pakistan spinner Usman Qadir giving interview on April 2, 2022. — Screengrab/ YouTube/ Pakistan Cricket Leg spinner Usman Qadir on Thursday announced retirement from Pakistan cricket, saying each moment with the national side shaped his career and enriched his life. In a social media post, the 31-year-old thanked coaches and colleagues for their support in his […]
Spinner Usman Qadir hangs up his boots
Pakistan spinner Usman Qadir giving interview on April 2, 2022. — Screengrab/ YouTube/ Pakistan Cricket Leg spinner Usman Qadir on Thursday announced retirement from Pakistan cricket, saying each moment with the national side shaped his career and enriched his life. In a social media post, the 31-year-old thanked coaches and colleagues for their support in his […]