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West Indies announce Test squad for Pakistan series

ANTIGUA: Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday revealed a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, slated to be played from January 17 to 29, 2025 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. According to a statement issued by the CW...

Pakistan cricketer proposes unique approach to host India in future matches

LAHORE: Pakistan top-order batter Ahmed Shehzad has proposed an unconventional idea to restore cricketing relations between Pakistan and India amid ongoing political tensions. Shehzad, known for his outspoken views, suggested constructing a stadium...

Naqvi, Sheikh Al Nahyan discuss neutral venue for Champions Trophy

KARACHI: Sources from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have confirmed that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with UAE Cricket Board Chief Sheikh Al Nahyan last night to finalize Dubai Stadium as the neutral venue for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.&nb...

Pakistan makes key adjustments to XI for third ODI against South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced their Playing XI for the third ODI against South Africa in Johannesburg, which includes the uncapped left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem. Pakistan, who lead the series 2-0 and are looking for a...

Naqvi reasserts Pakistan’s commitment

LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated the board’s unwavering commitment to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to take place in Pakistan during February and March. Naqvi made this stat...

Pakistan wins second ODI by 81 runs against South Africa

CAPETOWN: Excellent bowling display by Pakistani bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah overwhelmed the South African batters who could hit 248 runs in 43.1 overs while chasing an imposing total during the second ODI at the Newlands Cricket Grou...

Shaheen roped in by Fortune Barishal in BPL 2024-25

DHAKA: Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been roped in by Fortune Barishal for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. Shaheen will make his BPL debut during the upcoming 11th edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to commence...

Pakistan-SAfrica ODI series trophy unveiled

PAARL: The trophy for the ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa has been unveiled yesterday here at Boland Park. The three-match ODI series will kick off tomorrow at the same venue at 05:00 PM (PST), while the second and third fixtures are sc...

PFB Secy efforts endorsed in BFA executive meeting in Japan

MATSUYAMA: The Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA) recently held its highly anticipated Executive Meeting in Matsuyama, Japan. The gathering brought together top officials and experts from across Asia to discuss the future of baseball in the region and...

Messi’s Inter Miami to face Club America in Las Vegas next month

LAS VEGAS: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF is set to face Mexico City’s Club America in an exhilarating friendly match next month at the iconic Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This matchup, set to take place on Jan...

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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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