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Sri Lanka’s Chamoditha breaks Under-19 World Cup individual score record

Sri Lankan batsman Viran Chamoditha set a new record for the highest individual score in the history of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup,...

Pakistan assures full support to Bangladesh over India travel issue

Pakistan has assured full support to Bangladesh over the issue of the Bangladeshi cricket team’s reluctance to travel to India, government sources said. According to...

Bangladesh BCB clarifies under-19 toss handshake incident

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has clarified the incident in which the acting Bangladeshi captain did not shake hands with the Indian captain during...

Ali sisters shine at 2026 Junior Open, reach semi-finals

Pakistan’s Ali sisters from Peshawar have continued their remarkable run at the 2026 Junior Open, reaching the semi-finals in the World Squash Federation’s Junior...

PSL-11 to feature player auction, retention rules finalized

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to introduce a player auction for its 11th edition, according to sources close to the PSL Governing...

Rizwan, Babar top Big Bash’s slowest scorers list

Pakistan’s top batsmen Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have claimed the top two spots on the list of the slowest scorers in the current...

ICC releases latest global cricket team rankings

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest global rankings for T20 and One-Day International (ODI) teams. In T20 cricket, India leads the rankings,...

Babar Azam’s house combines luxury, elegance, and contemporary design

The construction of Pakistani cricket star and former captain Babar Azam’s new residence has been completed in DHA Phase Five, one of Lahore’s upscale...

Mohammad Nabi. Son Hasan Isa Khel make BPL history together

Afghanistan cricket legend Mohammad Nabi and his son, Hasan Isa Khel, made history by playing together in the same team for the first time...

BBL captain retires Mohammad Rizwan out for slow batting

In a rare and surprising decision during the Big Bash League (BBL), wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was retired out by his own captain for slow...

Pakistan names preliminary squad for Australia T20 series, T20 World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors have prepared a preliminary fifteen-member squad for the three-match T20 series against Australia in Lahore and the upcoming...

Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Ilyas passes away in Lahore

Former Pakistani Test cricketer Mohammad Ilyas has passed away in Lahore, family sources confirmed. The funeral prayer (Namaz-e-Janaza) will be announced at a later...

Anita Karim becomes Pakistan’s first female MMA Champion

Anita Karim has made history by becoming Pakistan’s first professional female MMA fighter to win a national title. The Professional MMA League hosted the Infinite...

PCB announces sale of Multan Sultans franchise

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to immediately sell the Multan Sultans franchise, marking a significant development in the Pakistan Super League (PSL)...

David Warner calls Zaman Khan’s bowling “like a four-year-old”

During a Big Bash League (BBL) match, Australian batsman David Warner criticized Pakistani fast bowler Zaman Khan’s bowling, comparing it to “that of a...

Karachi hosts Pakistan’s largest women’s 5k race

Pakistan’s largest women’s race, the Born to Run event, was held at the Sea View beach in Karachi, attracting participants from across the country...

Pakistan ready to host Bangladesh matches in ICC T20 World Cup

Pakistan is ready to host Bangladesh’s matches in the ICC T20 World Cup, sources said, amid security concerns that have led Bangladesh to refuse...

Pakistani-origin players face visa hurdles for T20 World Cup 2026

Five teams set to include Pakistani-origin players in their squads for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 are reportedly facing difficulties obtaining Indian visas. Sources...

Pakistan backs Bangladesh decision to skip India for World Cup

Pakistan has extended full support to Bangladesh after the country decided not to travel to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, assuring...

New Zealand announces 15-member squad for ICC T20 World Cup

The New Zealand Cricket Board has announced a 15-member experienced squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy has been included...

Australian cricket team to arrive in Pakistan on January 27

The Australian cricket team is expected to arrive in Pakistan on January 27 ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board...

Rock climbing championship kicks off in Islamabad

A rock climbing championship commenced in Islamabad on Wednesday, attracting young athletes from across the country. The event was jointly organized by the Alpine Club...

BCB terms Indian media reports on ICC decision ‘false’

Reports in Indian media claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Bangladesh’s request regarding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have been...

Zaman Khan to replace injured Shaheen Afridi in BBL

Brisbane Heat has confirmed Pakistan’s young fast bowler Zaman Khan as the replacement for injured star Shaheen Afridi for the ongoing Big Bash League...

Inverex Solar Energy leads bidding for PSL’s new teams

The name of the first bidder for Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) two new franchises has been revealed. Inverex Solar Energy has secured the top...

Cricket Australia CEO criticizes ICC over bad light rule

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) over its rules regarding bad light, calling for reforms to prevent early...

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast after Mustafizur Rahman controversy

Bangladesh has banned the Indian Premier League (IPL) from broadcasting in the country following the controversial release of fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman by IPL...

Shayan Afridi, Rashid Ali win El Paso Junior Open doubles title

Pakistan’s rising junior tennis stars, Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali, delivered an impressive performance to clinch the El Paso Junior Open Doubles Title at...

Israr Khattak wins BYD Karachi Marathon amid 6,500 runners

The BYD Karachi Marathon kicked off from Nishan-e-Pakistan on Sunday, drawing over 6,500 participants, including women, children, and international runners from 25 countries. The marathon...

Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al Ahmed honored at SCG

Ahmed Al Ahmed, the hero who saved lives during the December 14 shooting at Bondi Beach, was given a standing ovation at the Sydney...

India rejects Bangladesh’s request to shift T20 World Cup matches

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move its T20 World Cup 2026 league matches from India...

Bangladesh pulls out of India for T20 World Cup due to security concerns

Bangladesh has announced that its cricket team will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to security concerns, officials confirmed...

England calls up Potts and Basheer for Ashes finale

England has called up Matthew Potts and Shoaib Basheer for the final Ashes Test. The England Cricket Board announced a 12-member squad for the Sydney...

Colonel Nabeel elected President of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation

Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) has unanimously elected Colonel Nabeel Ahmed Rana as its new president, while Najia Rasool was chosen as the general secretary. During...

Usman Khawaja opens up on racism and challenges in Australian Cricket

Australian Test cricketer Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket, while also reflecting on instances of racial discrimination and expressing his disappointment...

Rashid Khan to Lead Afghanistan in T20 Series, World Cup 2026

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 series against West Indies and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup...

BKSK National Ranking Tennis Championships kicks off in Islamabad

The 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025 commenced today at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex in Islamabad and...

Rameez Raja likely to lead Multan Sultans management in PSL 11

The management of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans is expected to be led by former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja, with a coaching...

Shaheen Afridi injured in BBL, returns to Pakistan for recovery

Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, representing Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, has sustained a knee injury, the team confirmed. Brisbane Heat stated...

Peshawar Corps wins 50th Chief of Army Staff Polo & Tent Pegging Championship

The closing ceremony of the 50th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 was held at Jinnah Polo Fields in...

Rashid Naseem breaks 25 world records in 2025

Pakistan’s Rashid Naseem made history in 2025 by setting 25 new world records in just one year, reinforcing his position as the country’s top...

Cristiano Ronaldo clinches Middle East best footballer award again

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Middle East Best Footballer of the Year for the third consecutive year, receiving the honor at...

KP players advance to semifinals at National Junior Badminton Championship

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) players continued their impressive performance at the National Junior Badminton Championship, advancing to the semifinals across multiple age categories. The championship...

Former Cricketer Imad Wasim’s wife Sania Ashfaq speaks out amid separation

Sania Ashfaq, wife of former national cricketer Imad Wasim, has publicly addressed her marital issues, revealing the emotional toll on her and their children...

Arshad Nadeem receives Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Award in Dubai

Pakistan’s Olympic javelin throw champion Arshad Nadeem was awarded the prestigious Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Award during the 17th Dubai Sports World Summit, in...

Melbourne curator expresses shock as Boxing Day Test ends in two days

The curator of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has expressed surprise and disappointment following the premature conclusion of the Boxing Day Test between Australia...

Pakistani Journalist Mona Khan sets Guinness World Record at London Marathon

Mona Khan, a Pakistani journalist, has achieved a historic milestone by setting a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon, completing the 42.2 kilometre...

Shadab Khan returns, Khawaja Nafees included in Pakistan T20 squad

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member national squad for the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka. Salman Ali Agha will captain...

Pakistani youth wins Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Youth Camel Race

Pakistani youth Ahsan Yaseen emerged victorious in the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Youth Camel Race, held as part of the 54th edition of the...

Early finish of Melbourne Test could cost Cricket Australia $10 million

Cricket Australia faces a potential $10 million loss following the early conclusion of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, according to...

PCB completes technical evaluation for two new PSL franchises

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has completed the technical evaluation of bids for two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises, paving the way for...

England ends 15-year drought with Test win in Melbourne

England defeated Australia by four wickets in the fourth Test of the Ashes series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, recording their first Test win...

Multan Sultans part ways with PSL as Ali Tareen steps down

The Multan Sultans have officially parted ways with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as the contract of the franchise, the league’s most expensive, comes...

Age concerns emerge over Afghan Under-19 players

Questions have been raised over the ages of several Afghan Under-19 cricketers after the Asia Cup in the UAE, with some players appearing older...

Abrar Ahmed to miss Bangladesh Premier League season 12

Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed will not take part in the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), media reports said on Friday. According...

20 Wickets fall on day one of Boxing Day Ashes Test

A dramatic opening day of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England saw 20 wickets fall at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, raising doubts...

Bihar sets new List A record, scores 574 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy

The Bihar cricket team created a new world record in List A cricket by scoring 574 runs in a 50-over match. The record-breaking innings came...

Rashid Khan reveals he uses bulletproof vehicle in Kabul for safety

Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan has revealed surprising details about his personal security during a conversation with former England captain Kevin Pietersen. Rashid Khan said...

Renowned sports photographer Malina Maria Guler passes away at 27

Renowned sports photographer and football enthusiast Malina Maria Guler has passed away at the age of 27. According to international news agencies, the Romania-based photographer...

Kohli shatters Tendulkar’s record, dominates list a cricket

India’s star batsman Virat Kohli has added another milestone to his illustrious career, surpassing former captain Sachin Tendulkar in List A cricket. Kohli, representing Delhi...

Pakistan cricket team for Sri Lanka T20 series to be announced soon

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the national team for the scheduled T20 series against Sri Lanka in the first week...

Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup champions depart for Zimbabwe ahead of tri-series

Pakistan’s victorious Under-19 cricket team, fresh from their Asia Cup triumph over India, will depart for Zimbabwe tonight to participate in upcoming international competitions. The...

Pakistan women’s cricketer Sidra Nawaz ties the knot in Lahore

Pakistan women’s cricket team’s prominent wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz has married Ghiyas Khan, embarking on a new journey in her personal life. The Nikah ceremony took...

Ronaldo impressed by natural beauty of Saudi Red Sea residences

Global football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez have purchased two luxury villas in Saudi Arabia, media reports confirmed. The properties are part...

ECB to investigate England players’ alleged heavy drinking during Ashes tour

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced an investigation into allegations of excessive alcohol consumption by England players during the Ashes series...

Pakistan to report Indian players’ behavior in U-19 final to ICC

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that Indian players provoked Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final and that the matter...

Pakistan rowers dominate Thailand International Regatta with 14 golds

Pakistani rowers delivered an outstanding performance at the Thailand International Rowing Regatta, winning a total of 20 medals, including 14 golds, across various categories. The...

Pakistan crushes India to win U19 Asia Cup final

Pakistan produced a commanding performance to defeat India in the final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, securing their first title in the tournament’s...

Australia clinches Ashes series with convincing win over England

Australia defeated England by 82 runs in the third Test of the Ashes series to secure an unassailable 3-0 lead, cricket officials and sources...

New Zealand openers make history with back-to-back test centuries

New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway created history in Test cricket by becoming the first pair to score centuries in both innings...

Morocco’s Elyoussouf Abdelmajid wins Sukkur International Marathon

Morocco’s Elyoussouf Abdelmajid won the second Lok Seha International Marathon held in Sukkur, completing the 42.195-kilometre course in two hours, 22 minutes, and 35...

Big Bash sees history with two centuries in one innings

In a historic Big Bash League (BBL) match on Friday, Brisbane Heat defeated Perth Scorchers by eight wickets in a record-breaking encounter that saw...

Pakistan U19 to face India in Asia Cup Final in Dubai

Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team has reached the final of the Asia Cup after defeating Bangladesh by eight wickets in the semi-final. Due to rain, the...

National hockey players still await daily allowances

National hockey players in Pakistan continue to await their daily allowances, sources report, with several team members relying on loans to cover routine expenses. One...

Suryakumar Yadav to lead India in T20 World Cup 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held from...

Pat Cummins matches Imran Khan’s captaincy record in tests

Australian captain Pat Cummins equaled former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan’s record in Test cricket, achieving 150 wickets as a captain. During the Ashes series at...

Pakistan hockey team Manager allegedly offloaded over in-flight smoking incident

Pakistan hockey team manager Anjum Saeed was allegedly offloaded from a flight while returning from an overseas tour after being accused of smoking onboard,...

IHC rejects Athletics Federation plea against Coach Salman Butt

The Islamabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Pakistan Athletics Federation challenging the removal of a lifetime ban imposed on coach...

Foreign player registration opens for PSL 11

Registration of foreign players has officially begun for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board. Officials said foreign...

Pakistan hockey team to compete in FIH World Cup qualifiers in Egypt

The Pakistan national hockey team will participate in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers next year in Egypt. The main FIH World Cup is...

FIFA announces record $50 Million prize for 2026 World Cup winners

FIFA has announced that the winning team of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record $50 million in prize money, marking the highest...

Pakistan withdraws from US, British Junior Squash Championships

Pakistan has withdrawn from the 2025 US Open Junior Squash Championship and the 2026 British Open Junior Squash Championship, officials confirmed, in protest against...

Pakistan announces Under-19 squad for tri-nation series, World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squad for the upcoming Under-19 tri-nation series and the ICC Under-19 World Cup. Farhan Yusuf will...

Pakistani cricketers ready to leave BBL for Sri Lanka Series

Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly willing to leave the Big Bash League (BBL) to join the upcoming series against Sri Lanka in preparation for...

Pakistan makes history as lawmaker joins FIFA Reforms Committee

Pakistan has reached a significant milestone in the field of sports as Member of National Assembly Syeda Amna Batool has been appointed to FIFA’s...

PMYP, ESA launch national initiative for young female athletes

Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) and Empower Sports Academy signed a Landmark Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a National Women’s Sports Initiative aimed...

Samina Baig plants Pakistan flag at South Pole, eyes North Pole for grand slam

Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig has reached the South Pole, taking another step toward completing the Explorer Grand Slam. The Gilgit-born adventurer arrived via the...

Cricket legend Javed Miandad hospitalized for heart issue, now stable

Former Pakistan cricket captain Javed Miandad was hospitalized due to heart discomfort but has now been discharged after receiving medical attention. According to media reports,...

Saba Rashid sets new Guinness World Record for Pakistan in Nunchaku

Pakistani martial artist Saba Rashid has created a new Guinness World Record in the nunchaku category, becoming the first from Pakistan to achieve this...

Cricket Australia confirms Pakistani players will complete BBL season

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Todd Greenberg has assured that Pakistani players contracted for the Big Bash League (BBL) will be able to complete the...

PCB Chairman announces international matches at Muzaffarabad Stadium

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced plans to host international matches at Muzaffarabad Stadium, officials said. The announcement came during a video-linked...

Australia announces playing XI for 3rd Ashes Test

Australia has announced its playing XI for the third Ashes Test, welcoming back captain Pat Cummins and experienced spinner Nathan Lyon, officials said. Cummins, who...

PCB to auction new PSL teams on January 8, 2026

Interest among investors for Pakistan Super League (PSL) ownership has surged ahead of the auction of two new franchises, officials said. Businesspersons from Pakistan,...

PSL trophy dazzles fans at New York’s Times Square

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) brought its excitement to New York’s Times Square, where the PSL trophy was displayed for fans to admire and...

PSL 11 scheduled from March 26 to May 3, PCB confirms

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi announced the window for the 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to...

Shaheen Afridi pulled from bowling after struggling in BBL debut

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi had a difficult start to his Big Bash League (BBL) career, being removed from bowling during his debut...

Tennis Star Sania Mirza opens up on mental health struggles

Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has spoken candidly about the mental pressures and emotional challenges athletes face during their careers. In a recent podcast,...

WWE legend John Cena retires after final match

WWE legend John Cena officially retired from professional wrestling after his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington DC, officials and eyewitnesses...

PCB begins search for test head coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to begin the search for a permanent head coach for the national Test team, officials said on...

Shoaib Akhtar joins Bangladesh Premier League as Dhaka capitals mentor

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has joined the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as a mentor for the Dhaka Capitals, officials confirmed on Friday. Akhtar...

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