Seasoned all-rounder hits maiden century to inspire hosts to one-wicket victory over England Shadab Khan eventually lived up to the expectations as he hit his maiden century to put Pakistan in the final when they conquered England by one wicket in a crucial ODI tri-series clash at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Sunday. Set to…
Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (2nd L) and Haris Rauf (L) celebrate after their team’s victory over England in the ODI tri-series match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, October 25, 2026.— AFP Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf said he had believed from the outset that Pakistan could beat England, while Shadab Khan credited his teammate for…
Pakistan’s dramatic win offers hope, but consistent performances and responsible selection remain essential KARACHI: Social media was flooded with criticism of Shadab Khan preceding Pakistan’s dramatic victory over England. Questions were raised about Sufyan Muqeem’s exclusion, Arafat Minhas not being given a bowl, and whether Shadab was being selected because of his father-in-law, Saqlain Mushtaq, and…
Pakistan’s Haris Rauf and Pakistan’s Shadab Khan celebrate after winning the fourth match of the ODI tri-series against England at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 25, 2026. — Reuters Pakistan’s Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf scripted history on Sunday, recording the highest 10th-wicket partnership in a successful men’s ODI chase with an unbeaten 89-run…
WAPDA emerged as overall champions of both men’s and women’s sections of the 54th National Athletics Championship, winning 27 gold medals. Maria Bibi set a national record in the women’s 5,000 metres on the final day at the NED University. WAPDA finished atop the overall standings with 17 gold medals in the men’s events and…
KARACHI: Egyptian players Karim El Hammamy and Rowan Elaraby claimed the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, at the Venice ABC Open 2026 international squash tournament which concluded here at the DHA Creek Club on Sunday. Second seed El Hammamy defeated top seed Curtis Malik of England 3-0 in the men’s final with the set score…
Elena Rybakina won her fourth title of an outstanding season. Photo: AFP CHINA: World number one Elena Rybakina won her fourth title of an outstanding season with a ruthless straight-sets victory over Leylah Fernandez in the Ningbo Open final on Sunday. The top seed and defending champion cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win in 73…
Fit-again all-rounder targets South Africa showdown after swift recovery from abdominal tear Cameron Green says he is ready to return to action after making a surprisingly swift recovery from an abdominal muscle tear ahead of Australia’s final Test against South Africa. Green suffered the injury during the one-day international series between the teams but has…
Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi (centre) after taking the wicket of England’s Joe Root during the fourth match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 25, 2026. — Reuters Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi reached a notable landmark in ODI cricket on Sunday during the fourth match of the tri-series against…
The collage features Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem (left) and Maaz Sadaqat. — ACC/PCB Pakistan have made a change to their squad for the ongoing ODI Tri-Series, releasing wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem and bringing in young left-handed batter Maaz Sadaqat as cover. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Muqeem’s release was decided…
