PCB releases Sufiyan Muqeem, adds Maaz Sadaqat as cover for ODI tri-series

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…

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Fritz to face Musetti in Lyon title match

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. in action during his round of 32 match against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Second-seeded Taylor Fritz drilled 15 aces while overwhelming fellow American Tommy Paul 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday to reach the final at the Grand Prix Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes in Lyon, France. Fritz also saved all nine break points…

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Infantino laughs off resignation talk

The FIFA chief seeks to move past the failed investment proposal with support growing ahead of the 2027 election LONDON:  FIFA president Gianni Infantino laughed off questions about whether he had considered resigning in the wake of the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, pointing to overwhelming support from member associations around the globe. Three…

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Mansoor backs Noor to reach top ten

Former World No11 says patience, fitness and experience key to squash star’s rise KARACHI: Pakistan’s former international squash player Mansoor Zaman has said that the rising star Noor Zaman has the talent to become one of the world’s leading players but must improve his patience, fitness and match management to fulfill his potential. Speaking to…

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Pakistan release Sufyan Moqim

Pakistan have released left-arm wrist-spinner Sufyan Moqim from their squad, with the nature of the pitches in Lahore influencing the decision, and have added left-handed batsman Maaz Sadaqat as cover for players carrying minor niggles. Moqim will return to domestic cricket following his release from the national squad, while Sadaqat has been brought in as a…

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Arshad Nadeem faces Budapest test

Olympic champion heads to Hungary capital for World Athletics Ultimate Championship Arshad Nadeem prepares for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem travelled to Budapest on Wednesday to compete in the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, seeking a return to form after a disappointing performance at…

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Razaullah’s rocket rise

Razaullah roars in celebration after dismissing Joe Root. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Razaullah Khan Mashwani’s rise to Pakistan’s Test team did not begin under bright stadium lights or in a high-profile academy. It began with tape-ball cricket in Mardan. The fast bowler, who made a sensational international debut against England, was born into a family from…

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