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PCB tightens rules on player meetings after security breach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued fresh directives to Pakistan Super League franchises regarding meetings between players and their family members and friends,...

Iraq qualify for World Cup after 40-year wait

Iraq qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after 40 years, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the inter-confederation playoff at Monterrey Stadium. The decisive moment came...

Devon Conway enjoys food and hospitality during PSL stint

Devon Conway, representing Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League, has expressed satisfaction with his experience in Pakistan, praising both the local cuisine and...

Lehmann criticises England players for limited county cricket participation

Darren Lehmann, head coach of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, has criticised England’s approach to domestic cricket, saying national players are not participating enough in...

John Cena announces WrestleMania return as host after retirement

Record 17-time world champion John Cena has announced his return to WWE just three months after retiring from in-ring competition, confirming he will appear...

PCB tightens social media rules after Naseem Shah controversy

The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued strict directives to centrally contracted players, making it clear that controversial social media posts will not be tolerated...

Inside China’s wildest cave basketball court

Beneath the majestic mountains of Guizhou province lie some of nature's most awestruck wonders: vast karst caves formed over millions of years. Many of...

Emon says PSL exposure to benefit Bangladesh players

Bangladesh cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon has said that participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will greatly benefit players from Bangladesh, as they gain...

Saim Ayub sees lean patch as challenge, not setback

Pakistan’s emerging all-rounder Saim Ayub has termed his recent dip in form not as a bad patch but a challenge, saying his focus remains...

American horse wins Dubai World Cup race

An American horse, Magnitude, clinched victory at an international equestrian event held in Dubai, where top-bred horses from around the world competed for top...

LHC sets aside order to register case against Babar Azam

The Lahore High Court has set aside an order directing the registration of a criminal case against Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam, accepting his petition...

PCB issues show-cause notice to Naseem Shah over policy breach

The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued a show-cause notice to national team fast bowler Naseem Shah for allegedly violating the central contract and the...

Tiger Woods arrested in Florida after car crash, later released

Renowned American golfer Tiger Woods was briefly taken into custody in the US state of Florida following a road accident that allegedly caused property...

PSL franchise owners urge PM to allow fans in stadiums

Franchise owners of the Pakistan Super League have appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to allow spectators into stadiums, stressing that the presence of...

Army wrestler Gulzar claims Rustam-e-Pakistan title in Faisalabad

A gripping wrestling finale in Faisalabad saw Pakistan Army’s Gulzar, popularly known as Gullu Butt, overpower WAPDA’s Adnan Taraan Wala to clinch the prestigious...

Pakistan vs Myanmar Asian Cup qualifier to be held without spectators

The upcoming Asian Cup qualifying match between Pakistan and Myanmar will be held without spectators, officials confirmed. Chief Security Officer of the national football team,...

PSL introduces new rule allowing teams to choose final XI after toss

A new and innovative rule was witnessed during the inaugural match of the Pakistan Super League, adding a fresh tactical dimension to the tournament. During...

Pakistan hockey team set for management reshuffle

Pakistan hockey team management is expected to be expanded with the inclusion of two additional members ahead of the upcoming World Cup and FIH...

Ben Duckett pulls out of IPL 2026 to focus on England career

England batter Ben Duckett has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026, citing the need to focus on his international career. In...

PSL 11 kicks off today with Lahore Qalandars facing Hyderabad Kings

The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League gets underway on Friday, with defending champions Lahore Qalandars taking on newcomers Hyderabad Kings in the...

Noor Zaman stuns higher-ranked opponent to reach Optasia quarters

Pakistan’s emerging squash talent Noor Zaman produced a stunning performance to book a place in the quarterfinals of the Optasia Squash Championship underway in...

South Africa clinches T20I series with win over New Zealand

South Africa defeated New Zealand in the fifth and final T20 International to clinch the five-match series 3-2 at Hagley Oval on Wednesday. After winning...

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has announced that he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the ongoing season, bringing an end to...

Saad Masood vows strong show as Rawalpindies eye title

Rawalpindies all-rounder Saad Masood has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to deliver a strong performance in their debut season of the Pakistan Super...

Courtney Walsh arrives in Pakistan for PSL coaching role

Former West Indies fast bowling great Courtney Walsh has arrived in Pakistan to take up his responsibilities in the 11th edition of the Pakistan...

Karachi kings upbeat as warner takes charge

Karachi Kings pacer Mir Hamza has termed the appointment of David Warner as captain a positive development for the team ahead of the upcoming...

Ben Stokes calls Ashes defeat toughest phase of captaincy

England Test captain Ben Stokes has described the period following his team’s 1-4 defeat in the The Ashes against Australia as the most challenging...

Naqvi hosts reception for PSL 11 players in Lahore

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi hosted a special reception in honour of local and international cricketers assembled for the Pakistan Super League...

74-year-old Karachi man completes Guinness hat-trick

A 74-year-old Pakistani, Naseemuddin, has completed a remarkable hat-trick of world records after the Guinness World Records officially approved his latest feat. A resident of...

14 Australian players to feature in PSL 11

A total of 14 Australian cricketers will feature in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, representing different franchises in what promises to be...

Atif Aslam, Aima Baig lead star-studded PSL 11 anthem

The official anthem of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 has been released, setting the tone for the much-anticipated tournament scheduled to begin...

Bangladesh players granted partial NOCs for PSL 11

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has granted partial no-objection certificates (NOCs) to its players for participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, allowing...

PCB unveils star-studded lineup for PSL 11 anthem

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the singers for the official anthem of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, finalising a star-studded lineup ahead...

Aamir Sohail urges Babar Azam to improve batting technique

Former Pakistan captain Aamir Sohail has advised star batter Babar Azam to work on his batting technique, stressing that improvement is essential for a...

Fakhar Zaman cites fitness concerns for missing Bangladesh ODIs

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has clarified that fitness concerns were the primary reason behind his absence from the recent ODI series against Bangladesh. The left-handed...

Salman Ali Agha enters ICC ODI top ten

Pakistan’s cricket stars have seen notable movements in the latest ICC One-Day International Rankings, with Salman Ali Agha breaking into the top ten after...

Abbottabad to face Karachi Whites in final

A dramatic situation unfolded in the second semi-final of the National T20 Cup as persistent rain forced the match to be abandoned, sending Abbottabad...

Sikandar Raza joins Lahore Qalandars for PSL 11

Zimbabwe-born Pakistan-origin all-rounder Sikandar Raza has joined Lahore Qalandars ahead of the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to details, Sikandar Raza...

Athletes express patriotic spirit on Pakistan Day

Renowned athletes across the country have expressed their deep love and commitment to the nation in connection with Pakistan Day, reaffirming their resolve for...

Babar Azam omission mystery finally clarified

Confusion surrounding the omission of Babar Azam from the national squad has finally been clarified, as conflicting statements from officials exposed underlying fitness concerns...

Morocco declared AFCON 2025 champions after CAF ruling

In a major development, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, declaring Morocco...

Iran women’s football captain Zahra Ghanbari decides to return home

Captain of the Iran women's national football team, Zahra Ghanbari, has decided to return to her country after withdrawing her request for asylum in...

Two teams secure semi-final spots in National T20 Cup

Karachi Whites and Lahore Whites have secured places in the semi-finals of the National T20 Cup after earning six and five points respectively in...

Shahid Afridi calls for overhaul of selection committee

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has strongly criticized the team’s selection committee following Pakistan national cricket team’s defeat in the ODI series against the...

ICC announces February Player of the Month nominees

The International Cricket Council has announced the nominees for the February Player of the Month award, with Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan among the shortlisted players. Farhan...

PSL trade window opens as teams begin player swaps

Teams have begun making player changes after the opening of the trade window for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League. According to details,...

PSL 11 tickets to go on sale from tomorrow

Tickets for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League will go on sale from tomorrow, according to sources familiar with the arrangements. Fans will...

Bangladesh spin coach backs Salman Ali Agha run-out

Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed has defended the controversial run-out of Pakistani batter Salman Ali Agha, describing the dismissal as correct and saying...

KP govt approves naming stadium enclosures after 1992 World Cup heroes

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved a proposal to name the enclosures of Imran Khan Cricket Stadium after players of Pakistan’s historic squad...

Haris Rauf becomes third-fastest Pakistani to 100 ODI wickets

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has become the third-fastest Pakistani to complete 100 wickets in One Day International (ODI) cricket, achieving the milestone during...

Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned more than a...

PSL 11 to introduce digital ticket option for selected enclosures

Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to introduce a digital ticket option for selected enclosures during the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League. According to...

Rajeev Shukla says Abrar Ahmed signing not under BCCI jurisdiction

Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India Rajeev Shukla has responded to the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Pakistani spinner...

Trump says Iranian squad may face security risks in US

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran’s national football team should avoid traveling to the United States for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World...

ICC suspends West Indies player and two officials over corruption charges

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended West Indies player Jomel Warrican along with team officials Chandrakant Pandit Rathore and Trevin Griffith for alleged...

Complaint filed against Hardik Pandya over World Cup celebration

A legal complaint has reportedly been filed against Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya after his celebration following India’s victory in the ICC Men's T20 World...

Pakistan hockey players set to play in international leagues

Players of the Pakistan national field hockey team, which recently qualified for the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup after eight years, will participate in...

Australia confirms two more Iranian women footballers seek asylum

Australian Home Minister Tony Burke has confirmed that two additional members of the Iranian women’s football squad have requested asylum in Australia, bringing the...

ICC fines Arshdeep Singh for misconduct in T20 World Cup 2026 final

The International Cricket Council has fined Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the T20 World Cup 2026...

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series postponed due to Middle East tensions

The Afghanistan cricket team and Sri Lanka cricket team will no longer play their scheduled white-ball series in the United Arab Emirates due to...

New Zealand sets sights on T20 World Cup 2028

After falling short in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against India, the New Zealand cricket team has already begun preparations...

Maaz Sadaqat emotional on ODI debut, credits mother for support

Making his Pakistan national cricket team debut, Maaz Sadaqat became visibly emotional on the field, shedding tears while remembering his mother. Speaking after his first...

Superstitions shape pre-final arrangements for Indian cricket team

Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, the Indian cricket team reportedly changed its hotel in Ahmedabad, according to Indian...

President, PM applaud Pakistan hockey team’s World Cup qualification

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed joy over Pakistan’s national hockey team qualifying for the World Cup after an...

Eight Pakistani officials appointed to global tennis committees

Pakistan has achieved a notable milestone in international tennis as eight Pakistani officials have been appointed to various committees of the International Tennis Federation...

Pakistani opener challenges Abhishek Sharma for No.1 position

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has made significant gains in the latest Twenty20 rankings following impressive performances in the T20 World Cup, putting pressure on...

Mohammad Yousuf questions Babar Azam’s exclusion from ODI squad

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has expressed strong surprise and disappointment over the exclusion of star batter Babar Azam from the squad for the...

PCB decides to continue with current captains and coaches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to make any major changes to the team management or leadership structure following the team’s disappointing...

Pakistan to face India in Women’s T20 World Cup on June 14

The International Cricket Council has announced the full schedule of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, set to be staged in England and Wales...

Pakistan’s semi-final hopes hang by a thread after England defeat

Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup are all but over though mathematically still alive following their defeat...

PSL brand partnership rights hit record high for 2026–2029 cycle

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has entered a new commercial era after its brand partnership rights reached a historic high, marking a major financial...

ECB rejects claims of ignoring Pakistani players in The Hundred draft

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has categorically denied reports suggesting that Pakistani cricketers could be sidelined in the upcoming draft of The...

Nawaz claims record 100th T20I wicket, Shadab completes 1,000 runs

Pakistan’s all-rounders Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan etched their names in the record books during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash...

PSL Season 11 preliminary schedule prepared

The preliminary schedule for HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 has been prepared, with the opening match proposed for March 26 between defending...

Ronaldo makes history with 500 goals after turning 30

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved another landmark in his illustrious career, becoming the first footballer to score 500 goals after the age of 30. In a...

English all-rounder backs Pakistani players, calls for ECB vigilance

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has come out in support of Pakistani cricketers, warning that players would raise their voice if they felt that participants...

Pakistan hockey team leaves for Egypt for World Cup qualifiers

The Pakistan national hockey team departed from Islamabad Airport for Egypt to participate in the World Cup qualifying round, amid renewed optimism and changes...

ICC revises T20 World Cup semi-final schedule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the schedule for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, introducing conditional venue arrangements based on...

Trump calls Cristiano Ronaldo greatest player

US President Donald Trump has shared a special message praising Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, describing him as one of the greatest players in...

English voices back Pakistani cricketers amid controversy

Support has emerged from England in favour of Pakistani cricketers amid controversy surrounding alleged restrictions linked to franchise ownership, with concerns raised over the...

Australian selectors accused of disrespecting Steve Smith

Australian selectors are facing criticism after being accused of showing disrespect toward senior batter Steve Smith. Despite delivering strong performances in the Big Bash League,...

New party set to acquire 90 percent of Team Sialkot shares

Sources have confirmed that 90 percent of shares in the Team Sialkot franchise are expected to be acquired by a new party, as the...

PHF announces ad hoc governance and management committee

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the formation of an ad hoc governance and management committee as part of a strategic restructuring aimed...

Australia’s poor T20 World Cup form puts Olympic 2028 hopes at risk

Australia’s disappointing performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has reportedly placed its participation in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games under...

Ali sisters reach quarterfinals at German Junior Open 2026

The German Junior Open Squash Championship 2026 witnessed a strong performance from Pakistan’s Ali sisters as Maheenor Ali and Sahrish Ali advanced to the...

Babar unlikely to return as opener, says Mike Hesson

The head coach of the Pakistan cricket team Mike Hesson has indicated that Babar Azam will not be reinstated as an opener. Speaking at a...

Bangladesh thrash Pakistan by 54 runs in Women’s Asia Cup semi-final

In the second semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 54 runs at the Asian Institute Stadium in Bangkok. Chasing...

Saudi ambassador pledges full support for football development in Pakistan

Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki reiterated his country’s full support for the promotion and development of football in Pakistan during a meeting with...

PSL media rights set to hit Rs18bn record

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is on the verge of striking the most expensive media rights deal in its history, with a PSL franchise reportedly...

Pakistan storm into Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars semi-finals

Pakistan booked a place in the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars after defeating the United Arab Emirates women's national cricket team...

ICC may shift India-hosted events amid Pak-India tensions

Rising tensions between Pakistan and India have prompted the International Cricket Council to consider relocating major cricket events originally scheduled in India to alternative...

PHF summons national hockey team over poor arrangements in Australia

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has summoned national hockey team players and management to address complaints regarding substandard arrangements during the recent Australia tour. Videos from...

Canadian batter Yuvraj Samra breaks Ahmed Shehzad’s 12-year T20 record

In a stunning performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Canadian opener Yuvraj Samra scored a century, breaking a 12-year-old record previously held...

Usman Tariq says one bad game doesn’t define top players

Pakistan’s emerging spinner Usman Tariq has recently become the talk of the cricketing world, with both current and former players, as well as fans,...

14 former captains call for better treatment of Imran Khan in jail

Fourteen former international cricket captains have appealed to the Government of Pakistan to provide former Pakistani captain Imran Khan with improved jail facilities and...

Rawalpindi Express questions PCB leadership

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as the Rawalpindi Express, has openly acknowledged Pakistan’s defeat to India and pointed to deep-rooted structural flaws...

Mohammad Yousuf demands end to political interference in cricket

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has called for an end to political interference in cricket, describing the current phase as one of the darkest...

Team management mulls resting seniors after poor show

Pakistan team management has expressed disappointment over the failure of senior players to deliver in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and is considering...

Babar Azam’s six drought continues in T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has failed to hit a single six in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup since 2021, a statistic that...

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr return pays off

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Al-Nassr’s starting lineup and scored against Al-Fateh after missing two matches due to a dispute with the club. Ronaldo...

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