Goals from Cody Gakpo and Jeremy Jacquet earned the Reds a comfortable victory at Anfield Liverpool’s Jeremy Jacquet celebrates scoring their first goal against Como. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: Jeremy Jacquet scored on his Liverpool debut as Andoni Iraola’s Reds ended their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Serie A side Como at Anfield on…
LONDON: England’s decision to reappoint Joe Root for a second spell as full-time Test captain, starting with this week’s opener against Pakistan, is an obvious move but arguably an indictment of the lack of leadership in their set-up. Root, one of the best batsmen of his generation, has already led England in a national record…
Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the third day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 17, 2026. Photo: AFP GALLE: Sonal Dinusha’s maiden test hundred kept Sri Lanka afloat, but India remained firmly in command after day…
Fifa President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Abelardo De La Espriella as Colombia’s president, in Cali, Colombia, August 7, 2026. — Reuters Human rights organisation FairSquare has urged Fifa to rule that Gianni Infantino is ineligible to seek another term as president, arguing he has already served the maximum three terms permitted under the…
Babar Azam reached 50 runs during the first day of the first Test match between Pakistan and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England on August 5, 2020: Photo: AFP Pakistan face a late selection decision over Babar Azam ahead of the opening Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, with the former captain’s…
Despite the outcome Pakistan still have a chance to progress in the 16-team event Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the second stage of the FIH Hockey World Cup remained alive after they were held to a 3-3 draw by Wales in a dramatic Group D encounter at the Wagener Hockey Stadium on Monday. Pakistan had been…
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam gestures during first Test match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi, December 26, 2022. — AFP Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas on Monday said captain Babar Azam’s availability in the opening Test of the three-match away series against England is subject to clearance from the Pakistan Cricket…
Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide…
Players in action during a FIH Hockey World Cup match between Pakistan and Wales at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands on August 17, 2026. — Screengrab Pakistan and Wales shared the points after a thrilling 3-3 draw in a FIH Hockey World Cup Pool D encounter at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands on…
