The two sides secure top-two finishes in their Challenge League B group in Tanzania Italy and Uganda secured their places in the Cricket World Cup 2027 Qualifier Play-off after finishing in the top two of their Challenge League B group in Tanzania. With one matchday remaining in the final leg, neither side can now slip…
Babar Azam reached 50 runs during the first day of the first Test match between Pakistan and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England on August 5, 2020: Photo: AFP Pakistan face a late selection decision over Babar Azam ahead of the opening Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, with the former captain’s…
Cameroon’s football team celebrates after winning the Women’s AFCON 2026 final against Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco. Photo: REUTERS MOROCCO: Cameroon claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah’s first-half double helping seal victory on Sunday. Cameroon had lost three finals…
LONDON: England’s decision to reappoint Joe Root for a second spell as full-time Test captain, starting with this week’s opener against Pakistan, is an obvious move but arguably an indictment of the lack of leadership in their set-up. Root, one of the best batsmen of his generation, has already led England in a national record…
The IPC Ministry secretary says state should not interfere in the affairs of federations Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has called for strict accountability in Pakistan’s weightlifting setup, saying the country must ‘name and shame’ athletes responsible for doping violations and take corrective measures to prevent such incidents from damaging Pakistan’s international…
Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella steady Sri Lanka after India’s imposing first innings total Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha (L) watches the ball after playing a shot during the third day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 17, 2026, Photo: AFP Sri Lanka fought…
Franchise owners knew the financial model before bidding aggressively, but complaints will achieve little KARACHI: If someone showed a businessman this picture before he invested, the apartment is excellent, all facilities are available, but the rent is extremely high; no matter how long you stay, you remain a tenant and never acquire ownership rights. You…
The forward has scored 976 goals for club and country during a career spanning more than two decades Portugal forward Ronaldo looks on during a Round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium. REUTERS Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying…
Argentine star striker Lionel Messi of Inter Miami reacts after missing a first-half penalty kick in his club’s MLS loss at Nashville. Photo: AFP/FILE WASHINGTON: Lionel Messi missed yet another penalty and was booked as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 loss at Nashville on Saturday in a top-of-the-table MLS clash. England’s Sam Surridge and Germany’s…
PHF plans to expand hockey infrastructure, strengthen coaching and create a merit-based pathway ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohiuddin Ahmad Wani has announced a long-term plan to revive the country’s national sport, saying hockey can no longer rely on temporary decisions and short-term experiments. The announcement comes after Pakistan suffered a defeat to England…