Cricket’s governing body said on Monday it would trial the use of pink-coloured balls in Test matches to maximise play during bad light. The red balls usually used in Tests are not easily visible in fading light, while white balls used in limited-overs matches have been found to be not durable enough for the longer […]
WATCH: India takes down giant Messi statue over safety concerns
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi was taken down in India on Monday after it was spotted swaying dangerously in the wind, authorities said. Hydraulic cranes and ropes were used to dismantle the 21-metre (70-foot) sculpture in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state, before it was taken away on an open-top flatbed […]
Serena Williams to return to tennis at Queen’s Club
Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis on Monday after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great set to compete in women’s doubles at Queen’s Club next week. The 44-year-old, who has not played competitively since the 2022 US Open, has been granted a wild card for the London tournament, which starts […]
World Cup-bound South Africa grounded over visa delay
CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s departure for the 2026 World Cup was delayed on Sunday after some players were yet to receive their visas. The team was due to leave on a charter flight for their training base in the Mexican city of Pachuca, but that has been delayed “indefinitely,” according to the South African Broadcasting Corporation. […]
Fifa, AFC stress urgent revision of PFF constitution
KARACHI: Fifa and the Asian Football Confederation have stressed the need for the Pakistan Football Federation to revise its constitution and bring it in line with international governance standards, warning that third-party interference in the federation’s affairs will not be tolerated. The message was delivered during the first day of the Governance and Statutes Revision […]
Late Arsenal heartbreak as PSG seal Champions League retention in 4–3 shootout win
Gabriel’s shootout miss hands PSG 2nd European Cup in row. Manager Luis Enrique credits his side’s resilience for victory. Arsenal’s Rice calls loss devastating, praises team progress.Paris St Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties as Saturday’s nail-biting showdown ended 1-1 after […]
Ayesha Zafar sets multiple records with century against Zimbabwe in first T20I
Top-order batter Ayesha Zafar scored a record-breaking unbeaten century for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in the opening T20I at National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Tuesday. Ayesha, who walked out to bat at No.3 with the scoreboard reading 23/1 in 1.5 overs, launched an all-out attack on the Zimbabwean bowlers and went on to register her maiden […]
Pakistan inflict 153-run defeat on Zimbabwe in T20I series opener
Ayesha Zafar’s unbeaten ton powers record Pakistan total. Zimbabwe bowled out for 84 chasing massive 238 target. Fatima Sana takes three wickets conceding just 7 runs. Pakistan secured a record 153-run victory over Zimbabwe following Ayesha Zafar’s unbeaten century and Fatima Sana’s three wickets during the first T20I at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on Tuesday. […]
Australia include uncapped trio on white-ball tours of Pakistan, Bangladesh
MELBOURNE: Australia will use the upcoming white-ball tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh to test their depth after naming squads featuring three potential debutants, selectors said on Monday. ODI captain Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will miss the tours to rest after playing in the IPL. Mitchell Marsh will captain […]
First Test: Bangladesh reach 152/3 at stumps, extend lead over Pakistan
Najmul Hossain Shanto remains unbeaten after composed fifty. Shaheen breaks key partnership after dismissing Mominul. Pakistan face pressure entering final day of opening Test. Bangladesh tightened their grip on the first Test against Pakistan after reaching 152/3 at stumps on Day 4, extending their overall lead to 179 runs before bad light halted play during […]