Fatima Sana-led Pakistan ladies’s workforce will take the sphere in opposition to Thailand of their first match of the ACC Girls’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 on Tuesday, 1 September, whereas the event is ready to kick off on Friday. In the meantime, Thailand might be up in opposition to Hong Kong, China ladies within the…
President of FIFA Gianni Infantino attends the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, August 23, 2026.— Reuters Saudi Arabia, the hosts of the 2034 men’s World Cup, threw its support behind Fifa chief Gianni Infantino on Thursday as he continues to face criticism over the collapse of…
MUNICH: Two years after his surprise arrival in Munich from Burnley, Vincent Kompany has managed to do the impossible — being a “likeable” Bayern coach while winning everything on offer in Germany. Bayern’s domestic dominance is such that the best a coach can usually hope for is begrudging respect from their rivals. But Kompany —…
England’s Joe Root (left) and Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam look on during the toss ahead of the second Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, on August 27, 2026. — PCB LONDON: Pakistan have decided to bowl first after winning the toss against England in the second Test of the three-match…
LONDON: Salman Ali Agha has been neglected of the enjoying XI for the Lord’s Check, whereas Babar Azam has returned as captain. Apparently, Salman had captained Pakistan within the first Check. Pakistan have made only one change to their enjoying XI, whereas the opening pair of Imam-ul-Haq and Asan Awais has been retained. England have…
The pitch remains covered, with the situation set to become clearer once the rain stops LONDON: Due to rain in London, the Lord’s Test between Pakistan and England is likely to get underway late. The poor weather has been forecast throughout the day. However, the organisers remain hopeful that play will begin at some point…
Archie Brown’s goal proved the winner for Fenerbahce as Kail Boudache had a strike ruled out for Lyon. Photo: AFP PARIS: Goals from Vedat Muriqi and English defender Archie Brown helped Fenerbahce stun Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday and qualify for the league phase. With the teams locked at 1-1 from the first…
Dinusha and Nuwantha’s unbeaten 111-run stand takes Sri Lanka to 329-6 at lunch COLOMBO: Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha solid a century-plus stand to propel Sri Lanka to 329-6 at lunch on the ultimate day, protecting alive their possibilities of saving the second and remaining check towards India on Thursday. Made to observe on, Sri…
Pakistan have named a 15-member Under-19 squad for their tour of England, with Farhan Yousaf appointed captain for a campaign featuring one Youth Test and four one-day internationals. The tour begins on September 2 with a four-day Youth Test against England at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, followed by ODIs at Arundel, Guildford and Wormsley. Farhan,…
Sooriyabandara (92) and Mendis (55) briefly elevate the hosts earlier than the guests regain management COLOMBO: India are closing in on an enormous win in Colombo after Sri Lanka slumped to 229-6 at stumps on day 4 of the second Check, having been made to follow-on on Wednesday. Sri Lanka lead by simply 16 runs…
