WCA calls for stricter measures to prevent collapse of traditional formats
KARACHI: World Cricketers Association has called for protected international windows, fairer revenue distribution, and stronger player safeguards to prevent the collapse of its traditional formats. The WCA's "Protecting History, Embracing Change" rep...
Bangladesh cricketer Tamim thanks fans after heart attack
Dhaka: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has thanked fans for their support as he recovers from a serious heart attack he suffered during a match earlier this week. The 36-year-old was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a match of the 50-over Dh...
Pakistan to lock horns against New Zealand dead rubber today
Wellington: Pakistan cricket team will lock horns against New Zealand today (Wednesday) in the T20I series dead rubber at the Wellington Regional Stadium. According to details, the changes were expected in the playing XI. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shad...
Shaheen, Shadab must be rested before next series: Shahid Afridi
Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has suggested that key players Shadab Khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi should be rested for the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand, scheduled to be played in Wellington today. Wednesday. Afridi, in a s...
FIFA report finds wide discrepancy in women’s pay, contracts, attendance
Paris: The average annual salary for a female professional soccer player globally is $10,900, says FIFA’s annual report on the women’s game, a figure skewed by a small number of top clubs. Among the teams FIFA designated as Tier 1, which...
New Zealand outclasses Pakistan to seal 2-0 lead in T20I series
Dunedin: A dominant New Zealand side cruised to a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in a rain-shortened second T20I at the University Oval on Tuesday, extending their lead to 2-0 in the five-match series. The match was reduced to 15 overs per side du...
Imad Wasim comes to Babar Azam's support after T20I squad omission
LAHORE: Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has defended Babar Azam following scrutiny over his recent performances in the tri-nation series against New Zealand and South Africa, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Babar, who was pushed to...
Liverpool vs Newcastle 1-2: Magpies win Carabao Cup, first domestic trophy in 70 years
London: Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for domestic silverware with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, marking a historic moment for the club and their fans. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ensured Eddie H...
Pakistan set unwanted T20I record in defeat against New Zealand at Christchurch
Christchurch: Pakistan slumped to a new low, suffering a crushing nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval. The loss, with 59 balls remaining, marked Pakistan’s worst defeat in T20I history in terms of balls left....
Rashford, Henderson in Tuchel's first England squad for World Cup qualifiers
London: England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his first squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford returning to the national setup. Rashford, 27, last played for England in March 2024 but has impressed s...
