The International Cricket Council on Thursday rescinded a demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after an appeals panel overturned its “Unsatisfactory” pitch rating for the third one-day international between Pakistan and Australia on June 4. The ICC panel reviewed match footage, the Match Referee’s report and comments from the captains following an appeal by…
A general view of the ground ahead of the second ODI match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium on June 02, 2026 in Lahore, Pakistan. — AFP The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday ruled on three appeals lodged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Canada against pitch demerit points imposed following…
Fifa President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Abelardo De La Espriella as Colombia’s president, in Cali, Colombia, August 7, 2026. — Reuters World soccer’s regional powerhouses are discussing whether to move a vote of no confidence as they seek to oust Fifa President Gianni Infantino after he angered them with a proposal to sell…
LONDON: Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s rivals that he plans to build the Premier League champions into the “best club in the world”. Arteta’s side start their bid for a second successive English title against promoted Coventry in the opening game of the top-flight season on Friday. For the first time in 22 years, the…
Covers are spread across the ground and pitch as rain delays day two of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds on August 20, 2026. — AFP LEEDS: Persistent rain delayed the start of the second day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday, with an…
The International Cricket Council on Thursday rescinded a demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after an appeals panel overturned its “Unsatisfactory” pitch rating for the third one-day international between Pakistan and Australia on June 4. The ICC panel reviewed match footage, the Match Referee’s report and comments from the captains following an appeal by…
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract at Red Bull until the end of 2030. Photo: AFP ZANDVOORT: Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of 2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world champion’s near-term Formula One future. The 28-year-old already had a contract to…
Sabalenka has reached just one semi-final since winning the Sunshine Double in March. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy Wednesday of fourth-round action. American Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6…
Lionel Messi attacks during the first half against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. — Reuters Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father earlier this month in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. Messi’s father and longtime representative Jorge died aged 68 on August 8 in Rosario, Argentina….
Shafique top-scores with 61 as Pakistan collapse after promising partnership with Imam-ul-Haq Pakistan’s Abdullah Shafique speaks during a press conference after the first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds. Photo: PCB Pakistan endured a difficult opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, being bowled out for 171 after failing…
