Rasooli to captain Afghanistan at Asian Games

Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide…

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Wani calls for accountability over doping scandal

The IPC Ministry secretary says state should not interfere in the affairs of federations Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has called for strict accountability in Pakistan’s weightlifting setup, saying the country must ‘name and shame’ athletes responsible for doping violations and take corrective measures to prevent such incidents from damaging Pakistan’s international…

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Australia ponder way forward after ‘most humbling’ test defeat to Bangladesh

Bangladesh players celebrate after registering a historic Test win over Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. — AFP Players, selectors under pressure before second Test.  Weatherald, Labuschagne’s spots under scrutiny. Australia’s ageing bowling attack shows signs of mortality. A home series against Bangladesh may have seemed the perfect chance for Australia…

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