Dunith Wellalage removes both openers Tom Banton (50) and Ben Duckett (29) after they give a solid start to England Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in their ODI tri-series match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Sri Lanka brought in left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage for…
Australia’s Megan Schutt in action against England during women’s Ashes second one-day match. — Reuters/File Star Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt was suspended for two matches on Thursday for breaching prescription medication rules. The 33-year-old, who was a standout in Australia’s recent one-day series against Bangladesh, apologised for “failing to meet the standards” expected of…
St. Louis CITY SC beat Columbus Crew 5–3 on penalties after a 0–0 final on October 21, claiming the club’s first US Open Cup title.
New Zealand second and South Africa third in latest ICC standings; Pakistan sit just one point behind South Africa Pakistan have moved into fourth place in the latest ICC men’s ODI team rankings, with India retaining the top spot. Recent back-to-back victories against Sri Lanka and England have benefitted Pakistan. Pakistan have 103 rating points…
A supporter of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona sits beside portraits and memorabilia honoring Maradona outside the San Isidro courthouse during the final hearing of defence closing arguments in the trial over Maradona’s death, in San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, October 21, 2026. — AFP SAN ISIDRO, ARGENTINA: A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy ceremony after Spain win the Under-20 Women’s World Cup on September 27, 2026. — Reuters ZURICH: Fifa president Gianni Infantino gave “no satisfactory answers” when grilled Thursday during a meeting to discuss his attempts to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, senior members of football’s…
Jamal Said won his third Pakistan Backyard Ultra title with 29 loops across 194km. He says he needs sponsorship to compete internationally.
Saudi organisers say the 2027 AFC Asian Cup remains on schedule, with security and operational conditions under review.
Guangdong defeated Pakistan Army in a 4-2 shoot-out after their hockey test match ended 1-1 in Islamabad on October 21, 2026.
England batter Joe Root (centre) pictured upon arrival at a local hotel in Islamabad ahead of the ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka on October 16, 2026. — PCB ISLAMABAD: England’s cricket team arrived in Islamabad ahead of the One-day International (ODI) tri-series involving hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Friday. The ODI…
