Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly celebrates his maiden IPL century. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings youngster Cooper Connolly etched his name into IPL history on Wednesday with a sensational unbeaten century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the youngest overseas batter ever to score a hundred in the tournament.The 22-year-old Australian produced a breathtaking lone-hand effort…
ISLAMABAD: When the news of evacuation of 22 Iranian crew members of the vessel seized by the US Navy to Pakistan emerged on Monday, it signified the effectiveness of mediation efforts by Islamabad. The development was seen as a significant confidence-building measure and a precursor to potential other positive outcomes. However, within hours of what…
Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Abhishek Sharma made an immediate impact at the top for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, producing a quickfire cameo that set the tone for a high-scoring outing. The left-hander scored 35 off just 13 balls, striking two…
Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’, but threatens strikes if not PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic Tehran yet WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was “very possible”, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart. Despite the US leader’s optimism, Iran…
Peshawar Zalmi’s skipper Babar Azam, left, receives winning trophy from Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board is facing mounting financial pressure as it looks to recover billions in unpaid dues from multiple stakeholders, even as franchises in the Pakistan Super League push for their…
NEW DELHI: India has said it would allow Pakistani athletes to attend multilateral events in the country, as New Delhi seeks to establish itself as a global sporting destination. Bilateral sporting engagements, including cricket, with its arch-rival will continue to be off table, India’s youth affairs and sports ministry said in a document seen by…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) Teenage sensation added humour to the conversation, joking, “He could be burnt out by 21,” to which Vaughan replied, “He will have enough cash by 21, he might retire.” Cook had the final word with another quip, saying, “He can’t be burnt out, he plays 30 balls.” At just 15, Sooryavanshi’s…
RAWALPINDI: On the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, on night between 6 and 7 May, the armed forces, particularly Pakistan Air Force (PAF), commemorate a defining chapter in the nation’s military history; one that strengthened national confidence, reaffirmed institutional resolve and validated PAF’s relentless pursuit of modernisation and focused capability enhancement. According to the Inter-Services Public…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly against SRH (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad outplayed Punjab Kings by 33 runs in a high-scoring IPL clash on Wednesday, climbing to the top of the points table. SRH piled up a massive 235/4, thanks to strong knocks from Heinrich Klaasen (69 off 43) and Ishan Kishan (55 off 32),…
LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has decided to initiate strict legal action against individuals making fake, hoax and irrelevant calls to the provincial emergency helpline 15, warning that misuse of the free service is hampering response to genuine emergencies. A PSCA spokesperson said cases will be registered against those found abusing the system….