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Match officials announced for Pakistan-West Indies test series

LAHORE: Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle, who is a member of ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the playing control teams for the two ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 fixtures between hosts Pakistan and West Indies. The two Tests are...

Sarfraz Ahmed appointed coach of Quetta Gladiators

LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators owner, Nadeem Omar, has appointed former captain Sarfraz Ahmed as the team’s new coach, entrusting him with new responsibilities. Sarfraz Ahmed, who was part of the players’ draft for PSL 10, was not selected by...

ICC Champions Trophy returns with Wasim Akram paying tribute to ‘White Jackets’

Karachi: ICC Men’s Champions Trophy returns next month for the first time since 2017. Setting the momentum in action, the ICC pays tribute to the iconic ‘white jackets’ with a promo video featuring Pakistan legend and former captain...

PCB to ‘welcome’ Rohit to Champions Trophy launch in Karachi

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will welcome the Indian cricket captain warmly if he visits Karachi for the opening ceremony of the ICC Men’s Champion’s Trophy 2025.  PCB sources stated there is no confirmation yet on whether t...

Shadab crowned as ‘Most Valuable Player’ at PSL Fans’ Choice Awards

Lahore: HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) celebrated its 10th season milestone with a glittering Players’ Draft ceremony, during which cricket stars were honoured with the highly anticipated Fans’ Choice Awards. Pakistan’s star batter...

Novak Djokovic wins opening match at Australian Open, eyes 25th Grand Slam

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic made a solid start to his Australian Open campaign with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 victory over American Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round. Djokovic, a ten-time champion in Melbourne, was joined by new coach Andy Murray, who...

Arshad Nadeem attends PSL draft, announces Multan Sultans pick

Lahore: Pakistan’s javelin throw sensation and Olympic champion, Arshad Nadeem, made a special appearance at the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 draft ceremony. The star athlete had the honour of announcing Multan Sultans’ Gold Category...

Hady Habib makes history at Australian Open

Lebanon’s Hady Habib made history at the Australian Open, becoming the first player from his country to secure a victory in a Grand Slam match. The 26-year-old, ranked world number 219, defeated China’s Bu Yunchaokete 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, 7-6...

Sarfaraz Ahmed quits Quetta Gladiators ahead of PSL 10

 KARACHI: Former Pakistan skipper and renowned batter Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced parting ways with Quetta Gladiators ahead of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), it emerged. He made the announcement on microblogging website I...

Naqvi reviews Gaddafi Stadium’s renovations ahead of Champions Trophy

LAHORE (Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited the Gaddafi Stadium to review the ongoing upgrades, renovations, and finishing work. He directed officials to expedite the completion of the renovation project ahead of the Champions...

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‘Air India plane crash kills over 200’

AHMEDABAD: More than 200 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad yesterday, authorities said, in the world's worst aviation disaster in a...

PM Shehbaz, UAE President discuss regional peace, bilateral ties

DUBAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday met with the United Arab Emirates leadership to discuss regional peace and stability and explore ways to deepen bilateral ties during his official day-long visit to the emirates.Over the last few months,...

Govt eyes on sustained growth driven by domestic resources: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal while highlighting development priorities of the government, has that Balochistan has been put on an accelerated development path for which Rs230 billion have b...

Imran Khan cannot be awarded capital punishment (Death) – Hashmat Habib

KARACHI: After Supreme Court decision regarding civilian trial under Army Act fate of Imran Khan is becoming a top trend because his trial by Field General Court Martial is about to commence.  Hashmat Habib President Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz Adlia ana...
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