Mike Hesson is optimistic about Pakistan chances at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2027. Photo: AFP/File KARACHI: Mike Hesson has backed the newly introduced central contracts system that would help players perform better in all formats. In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, Mike Hessonstated that the new central contracts allow players to focus on the formats they want to play…
Italy’s Jannik Sinner saw off Portugal’s Nuno Borges in the Wimbledon second round. Photo: AFP LONDON: Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit and world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through. Sinner wasn’t at his best again but the world number one did just enough to…
LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) fee for the Newcastle midfielder, several British media reports said Wednesday. Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi appears set to win the race for the services of his fellow Italian despite interest in the 26-year-old from Premier League champions Arsenal, the club’s arch north London rivals,…
Novak Djokovic was at his brilliant best against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: AFP LONDON: Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipasto reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday. The 39-year-old eased to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win under the Centre Court roof…
SEATTLE: Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a World Cup knockout match since their 2002 debut…
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham celebrate after scoring the equaliser against DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16….
Cristiano Ronaldo has played every minute of the World Cup so far for Portugal. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday’s last-32 clash. But both men are facing questions…
A stage of the Route d’Occitanie in southern Tarn in June 2022 was shortened to 36km after temperatures rose above 41C. Photo: AFP PARIS: France has just endured a punishing heatwave, with another potentially on the way soon after the country’s emblematic cycle race starts this weekend. Heatwaves are an increasingly common nuisance — or…
Bangladesh are set to host Pakistan for a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series in 2027, according to reports citing the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) media rights tender for its home international fixtures. Local media reported that the BCB has invited bids for the television and digital media rights covering Bangladesh’s home internationals during the 2026…
WELLINGTON: Seamer Jacob Duffy was named Wednesday to play the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies after sitting out New Zealand’s 2-1 Test series win against England for the birth of his first child. Duffy is New Zealand’s reigning player of the year and holder of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal. He will…