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Shaheen Afridi aims to lead Lions ‘from front’

 FAISALABAD: Left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has expressed his aim to lead the Lions from the front with his performances both with the bat and the ball during the upcoming Champions One-Day Cup. The five-team tournament will be played at Iq...

PCB chairman opens up on India’s participation in Champions Trophy

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi asserted that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan despite the uncertainty regarding arch-rivals India’s participation in the tournament. The ICC Champion...

Australia breaks world record with blistering T20I power play against Scotland

Dublin: Australia set new world record by scoring most runs ever in a T20I powerplay during their match against Scotland at the Grange Cricket Club. Mitchell Marsh-led side piled up 113 runs for the loss of just one wicket in the first six overs, ch...

Senators call for PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi resignation

Islamabad: During Senate session, Senator Ali Zafar voiced strong criticism over the state of sports in Pakistan, particularly cricket. While celebrating the recent success of javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, whom he hailed as a national hero, Senator...

ICC announces nominees for Women’s Player of Month award for August

Dubai: Sri Lanka’s next superstar is joined by two of the most consistent performers from Ireland in being nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for August. Samarawickrama continued her rise to stardom with some monster...

One Pak-England test likely to be shifted to UAE

Lahore: The second test of the three-match series between Pakistan and England, scheduled at the National Stadium, Karachi, is likely to be shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pakistan will host England for a three-match test series, part of...

England names 6ft 7in tall pacer in playing XI for third Sri Lanka test

LONDON: Leicestershire pacer Josh Hull will make his test debut for England as he was named in the home side’s Playing XI for the third Test of the ongoing three-match series against Sri Lanka. Hull, who was added to England’s squad ahea...

PCB Regional Inter-District senior tournament to commence today

Karachi: Regional Inter-District senior cricket tournament is set to commence today, September 5 in six regions across the country including Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Hyderabad, Karachi, Multan and Sialkot Regions. Meanwhile, the tournament will kick...

Pakistan dropped to lowest test rankings since 1965

DUBAI: Shan Masood-led Pakistan succumbed to a historic series defeat against Bangladesh, leading to their fall to their lowest ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings since 1965. Bangladesh outclassed Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test match to c...

Arshad Nadeem heads to Paris to support Paralympic 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 javelin gold medalist Arshad Nadeem is set to depart for Paris today, accompanied by his coach Salman Butt, to attend Paralympics. Celebrated athlete expressed excitement about returning to Paris, city that holds special memories...

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IDEAS 2024 solidifies Pakistan position as a key player: Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that IDEAS 2024 has further solidified Pakistan’s position as a key player in global defence and diplomacy, with the nation firmly committed to fostering peace through strength and coll...

Gunmen kill 42, attacking passengers’ vehicles in Kurram district

ISLAMABAD: At least 42 people were killed and several others injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a convoy of passenger vehicles in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), yesterday. The attack occurred in the remote Ochut area, a mount...

Sindh CM urges federal govt to convene CCI meeting

KARACHI: Chief Minister (CM) Sindh Murad Ali Shah urged the federal government to convene meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI). As per details, the Sindh CM said that Article 154 (3) made it mandatory for the federal government to summon t...

The favorite star of Hum TV & Farhat Ishtiaq

Ahad Raza Mir, one of the brightest stars of the current generation, is known for his diverse roles and successful career. As the son of the legendary Asif Raza Mir, Ahad quickly carved out his own place in the entertainment industry with a unique se...
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