Mohammad Hafeez, domestic cricketers await dues from PCB

LAHORE: Signs suggest that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is hesitant to release payments owed to Mohammad Hafeez for his stint as former team director of the national side, as well as payments due to domestic cricketers who participated in various tournaments last year. This hesitation appears to stem from the fact that […]

Eight SA venues confirmed for 2027 World Cup

JOHANNESBURG: Eight venues in South Africa have been confirmed for the 2027 World Cup, according to Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Pholetsi Moseki. In addition to the South African grounds, matches will also be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia, who will co-host the tournament. Moseki told the South African News24 website that the eight […]

Australia whitewash India, wins Hockey series 5-0

NEW DELHI: Australia whitewashed India as they overpowered Men-in-Blue 3-2 in the last match to win the Hockey series 5-0 at Perth on Saturday. After suffering 1-5 and 2-4 defeats in first and second matches respectively ,the Indians put up spirited display in next three matches but could not overcome tough and speedy Australians and […]

Football: Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology for 2024-25 season

NEW DELHI: The Premier League announced that it will introduce a semi-automated system to decide on tight offside decisions for the 2024-25 season. The decision is aimed at ruling out any controversy over VAR calls, while also reducing the time needed to make a decision. The semi-automated system gives a result in around 30 seconds, […]

Azhar Mahmood appointed Pakistan cricket team’s head coach

Amir, Imad recalled for home T20Is vs NZ LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the new head coach, and recalled retired Mohammed Amir and Imad Wasim for the five-match T20I series at home against New Zealand, starting April 18. Both Amir and Wasim reversed their retirement decision […]

Ravindra Jadeja makes IPL history, becomes first cricketer to achieve this massive milestone

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings’ dynamic all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja etched his name in Indian Premier League history books by becoming the first player to achieve a unique triple milestone during their convincing seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. In the match, Jadeja not only contributed with the ball by claiming three crucial wickets […]

Saudi Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo sees red as Al-Hilal outshine Al-Nassr in semifinal

NEW DELHI: Al-Nassr faced a setback as their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, was sent off late in the game in a heated clash between city rivals, resulting in a 2-1 defeat against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final held in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The turning point came in the 86th minute when Portugal’s record […]

MS Dhoni is the most successful captain India will ever have: Gautam Gambhir

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir lauded his Chennai Super Kings stalwart MS Dhoni as the most successful Indian captain ahead of their highly-anticipated meeting in IPL 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk on Monday. Dhoni and Gambhir are among the most successful leaders in IPL history and their meetings over […]

Babar Azam speaks on fans chanting his name in India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has opened up about his experience of playing in India during the ODI World Cup and also opened up about his post-match interactions with Virat Kohli. “Mai India se expect nahi kar raha tha (I was not expecting it from India),” Babar Azam said on Zalmi TV about […]

Messi scores on return from injury for Inter Miami

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi scored on his return from injury as Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 home draw with Colorado in their Major League Soccer (MLS) clash. Messi, who had been sidelined since March 13 with a hamstring strain, came off the bench at halftime of the duel at Chase stadium in Fort […]