Nathan Lyon (L) celebrates the wicket of Marques Ackerman on the opening day of the first Test on Tuesday. Photo: AFP Opener Marques Ackerman struck a career-best 95 and Aiden Markram made 78 as South Africa reached 221-4 at tea on the opening day of the third Test against Australia at Newlands on Tuesday. Ackerman…
LONDON: Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend’s Premier League match away to Chelsea, according to media reports on Tuesday. Carrick’s future at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation after a miserable run of eight games without a win. Sunday’s 3-0 humbling at home to…
TOKYO: Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a crane pattern outfit before beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in her tournament opener in Tokyo on Tuesday.The former world number one is appearing at the Pan Pacific Open for the first time in four years and she came onto the court wearing a…
The Real Madrid star faces a backlash in China after a video referencing Mao Zedong sparked outrage BEIJING: Kylian Mbappe was dropped on Tuesday by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong. There were also signs of broader repercussions, with state-run The Paper…
Former Pakistan captain says Babar’s open right shoulder is affecting his ability to judge deliveries Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has identified a technical flaw in Babar Azam’s batting, saying the seasoned batsman’s open right shoulder is affecting his ability to judge the line and movement of deliveries.Babar has struggled to convert promising starts into…
Madushanka’s five-wicket haul sparks hosts’ dramatic batting collapse as they post 110 all out Dilshan Madushanka claimed five wickets as Pakistan were skittled out for 110 in 25.3 overs in their fourth and final league match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Tuesday. Left-arm pacer Madushanka finished with 5-34 in 8.3 overs while…
Pakistan make two changes, bringing in Maaz Sadaqat and Naseem Shah for Saim Ayub and Razaullah Sri Lanka on Tuesday won the toss and opted to bowl first in their crucial game of the ODI tri-series against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.Pakistan made two changes to their squad which last played against England the…
Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi (left) flips the coin as Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis (second from right) calls the toss ahead of the fifth ODI tri-series match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 27, 2026. — PCB Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the fifth ODI of…
The fast bowler steps in for injured Nortje ahead of the series decider against Australia Gerald Coetzee will replace the injured Anrich Nortje in the South Africa team for the series decider. Photo: AFP CAPE TOWN: Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will replace injured fellow paceman Anrich Nortje in the South African team for the series-deciding…
Luis de la Fuente of Spain receives the trophy for winning the 2026 Men’s Coach of the Year during the Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England. Photo: AFP LONDON: Luis de la Fuente won the Ballon d’Or for men’s coach of the year on Monday after leading Spain to World…
