Pakistani shooter participate in F-Class British Open 2026 in Bisley, UK. — Reporter LONDON: Pakistan’s national shooting team, headed by Lt Gen Ahsan Gulrez, delivered an exceptional performance at the F-Class British Open 2026, securing 13 medals, including seven golds, despite fielding one of the smallest contingents at the prestigious international competition. The F-Class British…
Shan Masood bats under medical supervision as squad trains ahead of warm-up match Pakistan’s Test squad stepped up preparations for their upcoming series against England with a training session at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham on Tuesday. The players took part in batting and bowling net sessions as the team management focused on adapting…
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa named spinner Bjorn Fortuin as captain of their Twenty20 side to take on neighbours Namibia and Zimbabwe in a tri-series in Windhoek this month, and a three-game one-day international series. The same squad will play the T20 series from August 28 to September 6 at the Namibia Cricket Ground and three ODIs…
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was expected to officiate at matches during the 2026 Fifa World Cup but was denied entry to US, is hosted in a reception ceremony by members of the Somali community of Dayniile district, in Mogadishu, Somalia June 12, 2026. — Reuters Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was denied the…
SALZBURG: Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States, will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Wednesday. Before the World Cup started in June, the 34-year-old referee unwittingly found himself in the media…
Two-time champions West Indies will have to fight their way into the 2027 ODI World Cup through the Qualifier. Photo: AFP Two-time champions West Indies will have to fight their way into the 2027 ODI World Cup through the Qualifier after failing to secure automatic qualification for the third consecutive edition. The Caribbean side, currently ranked…
General view outside the Fifa Headquarters, Zurich, Switzerland, November 20, 2025. — Reuters No decision taken on new structure. Independent probe demanded by confederations. Pakistan ASEAN Cup status may be affected. KARACHI: The football crisis surrounding Fifa President Gianni Infantino has taken a potentially dramatic turn, with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Uefa and Concacaf…
Pakistan women’s netball team produced an impressive performance in Hong Kong, whipping South Korea 72-23, their second win from three matches in the plate division of the Asian Women’s Netball Championship. Pakistan dominated proceedings from the outset, displaying excellent teamwork, discipline and determination throughout the match. Pakistan maintained control of the contest with a well-organised…
US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino waves to spectators at the World Cup final last month. Photo: AFP/File WASHINGTON, USA: US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be “a terrible mistake” to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup…
Australia’s long-time bowling assault of (from left) Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins are reunited for the Bangladesh collection. Photograph: AFP MELBOURNE: Australia’s ageing workforce start a demanding run of probably 21 Checks in 12 months after they face Bangladesh this week, with their injury-prone “Massive 4” bowling assault reunited as soon…
