England’s Josh Tongue (R) and Pakistan’s Muhammad Abbas (L) have a chat on day three of the first Test at Headingley on August 21, 2026. Photo: AFP Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul said the team were ready to bounce back from their defeat at Headingley as they prepare for the second Test against England at…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam bats during their training session at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on February 6, 2026. — X/TheRealPCB Pakistan captain Babar Azam could return for the second test against England at Lord’s after coming through a positive training session as he continues his recovery from a finger injury, bowling coach Umar Gul…
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is “very happy” with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, later signed by rivals Barcelona. Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer, signing six players including record arrival Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella. However Madrid’s approach for Rodri…
BUDAPEST: Tokyo Olympics champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen will renew his fierce 1,500m rivalry with Briton Josh Kerr at World Athletics’ inaugural Ultimate Championship next month after both athletes received exceptional invitations for the meet. The pair have met multiple times over 1,500m, with Norway’s Ingebrigtsen holding a significant head-to-head advantage over Kerr, though they have not…
The Czech star challenges the ban over her refusal to take an out-of-competition test Marketa Vondrousova has been given a four-year suspension for refusing an anti-doping test. Photo: REUTERS LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND: Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has appealed against her four-year doping suspension to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the international body said on…
Pakistan’s women team captain Fatima Sana on Monday said that the team has worked on handling pressure and adapting to difficult conditions as they prepare for the Asia Cup slated to be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. The fast bowler is determined to see an improvement in the brigade’s performance. Pakistan…
BUDAPEST: Tokyo Olympics champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen will renew his fierce 1,500m rivalry with Briton Josh Kerr at World Athletics’ inaugural Ultimate Championship next month after both athletes received exceptional invitations for the meet. The pair have met multiple times over 1,500m, with Norway’s Ingebrigtsen holding a significant head-to-head advantage over Kerr, though they have not…
KARACHI: Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem travelled to South Africa for a coaching camp with out acquiring a no-objection certificates (NOC) from the Pakistan Sports activities Board (PSB), elevating questions over the preparations surrounding the nation’s prime athlete. A well-placed PSB supply advised this correspondent that Arshad didn’t inform the board earlier than leaving for South…
Sri Lanka trail India by 373 runs AFP August 25, 2026 1 min read India’s Prasidh Krishna (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis during the third day of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 25, 2026. Photo: AFP COLOMBO: Sri Lanka…
Cole Palmer (L) with Fulham’s English midfielder #24 Josh King (C) through the English Premier League soccer match. Photograph: AFP LONDON: Xabi Alonso received his first sport as Chelsea boss because of Morgan Rogers’s debut aim and Joao Pedro’s strike after simply 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory towards Fulham on Monday. Alonso has…
