Pakistan players sing the national anthem ahead of their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 match against Wales at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in the Netherlands on August 17, 2026. — FIH Pakistan assistant coach Adnan Zaker has said the national side will have nothing to lose and face no pressure when it takes on arch-rival…
Pakistan Gold players celebrate after taking a wicket against Pakistan Greens in the National Champions Cup 2026 final at Multan Cricket Stadium on August 18, 2026. — PCB Shamyl Hussain and Saad Khan smashed centuries before captain Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a stunning seven-wicket haul to steer Pakistan Gold to a 101-run victory over Pakistan…
India’s captain Shubman Gill runs between the wickets during the fourth day of the first Test. Photo: AFP GALLE: India were all out for 193 in their second innings, setting Sri Lanka a victory target of 372 on day four of the opening test in Galle on Tuesday. India claimed a first-innings lead of 178…
The side won all six matches, with Mahek Desai taking 16 wickets to earn Player of the Tournament honours Chetna Pagydyala, the USA captain, had also played the 2025 edition of the Under-19 World Cup. Photo: AFP USA booked a third consecutive appearance at the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup after winning the Americas qualifier…
PARIS: A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region’s top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over the confederation’s move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in targeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino has been the butt of scathing criticism ever since launching, and then withdrawing within days, a plan to bring…
Pakistan captain Babar Azam will miss the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday due to finger injury, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Tuesday, leaving Salman Ali Agha to lead the visitors in the series opener. Babar was struck on his right hand during Pakistan’s practice match in Kent and has since developed…
Pakistan captain Babar Azam plays a shot during second Test against West Indies in Trinidad on August 4, 2026. — PCB Pakistan captain and star batter Babar Azam will miss the opening Test of the three-match away series against England, set to commence on Wednesday at Leeds, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed on Tuesday. Salman…
The West Indies secured a rare double at the ICC Player of the Month awards for July, 2026, with all-rounders Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews recognised for outstanding performances in Test and one-day international cricket. Greaves won his maiden men’s award after a decisive month against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, while Matthews claimed the women’s…
KARACHI: Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a decisive FIH Hockey World Cup Group D encounter on Wednesday, knowing only victory will ensure their progression to the tournament’s next stage. The match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen is scheduled to start at 6pm PST, with England and Wales meeting at the same venue earlier…
He is fined A$1,500 for mid-range drink-driving and is also ordered to hold an ‘interlock’ licence for 12 months Dashing ex-opener David Warner will be direly missed by Aussies at the WTC Final at Lord’s against SA. PHOTO: AFP SYDNEY: Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock…
