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Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das in action for Bangladesh. Photo: AFP/File DHAKA: Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has replaced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as captain of Bangladesh’s one-day international team, the country’s cricket board said Wednesday. Miraz’s captaincy exit comes after Bangladesh ODI series defeat against Zimbabwe earlier this month. Najmul Hossain Shantowill continue in his role as Test captain. The appointment of Litton, who is already the…

Left-hander ruled out of second Test after scans confirmed finger injury sustained in the Trinidad opener The left-handed batsman suffered a serious injury to the index finger of his left hand during the first Test match in Trinidad. . PHOTO: PCB/FILE In a severe blow to Pakistan’s red-ball ambitions, experienced top-order batsman Shan Masood was…

Pakistan started cautiously against Korea before unleashing a strong attack to dominate the second quarter Pakistan sealed 3-1 victory over South Korea. PHOTO: PAKISTAN HOCKEY FEDERATION FB page LAHORE: Pakistan’s national hockey team showcased a masterclass, securing a commanding 3-1 victory over South Korea in a high-profile match on Thursday that marked a historic milestone for…

Babar Azam returned to captaincy for the third time. Photo: AFP KARACHI: “What’s the score?” “What score? Is there a match going on?” “Yes, Pakistan vs West Indies.” “I don’t know, man. I’ve stopped watching cricket. They don’t win anyway, so what’s the point?” This is a conversation between two friends in Karachi, but it…

Pakistan Women’s captain Muneeba Ali and Sri Lanka Women’s captain Chamari Athapaththu are posing ahead of the first T20I. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to begin their three-match women’s T20I series from Friday, at the Rangiri DambullaInternational Cricket Stadium in Dambulla.  The second and third T20Is will be played on 2 and 4 August, respectively. Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali will…

Reports said Gianni Infantino told FIFA member associations they would each receive US$40 million if they backed the Fifa Forward Enterprise plan. Photo: AFP PARIS: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”. In a video released…

LONDON: India’s Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a career highlighted by his leadership during a remarkable 2021 Test series victory in Australia. The middle-order batsman played 85 Tests, 90 one-day internationals and 20 Twenty20 matches, but fell out of favourwith selectors after a drop in form and last played…

MIAMI: Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup final with Argentina. The superstar forward was shown stepping onto the training field alongside his Miami teammate Luis Suarez in a video posted to social media by the Major League Soccer club. Since…

Pakistan clinched the CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026 title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bangladesh in the final, securing their third Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) crown. The tournament was held from July 22 to July 29 at the Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad, where Pakistan remained one of the standout teams throughout the competition….

West Indies bowler Jayden Seales (L) celebrates after dismissing Mohammad Abbas of Pakistan to end the first Test. Photo: AFP TAROUBA: Pakistan crumbled for the second consecutive day to the West Indies pace attack, losing the first Test of a two-match series by 90 runs on the fourth day in Trinidad on Tuesday. Set a…