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...
Pakistan to host ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier in April
LAhore: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday unveiled the match schedule for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, set to take place in Pakistan from April 9 to 19. The Qualifier will be played at two iconic venues in L...
Fast bowler Jahandad looks to win matches for Pakistan
LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Jahandad Khan said yesterday that he will look to win the matches for the country. Speaking to media in Christchurch, Khan said: "The pitches here in New Zealand support the batters and the grounds are small as well." "T...
Shoaib Malik’s selection for National T20 Cup sparks fan backlash
Sialkot: Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik’s inclusion in Sialkot’s squad for the upcoming National T20 Cup has drawn criticism from fans, who argue that his selection has come at the expense of young talent. Pakistan Cricket Board announ...
