PFF chief Mohsen Gilani and Zakaullah signed a one-year presidency swap prior to elections KARACHI: Although it was understood that the current regime of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) had been established through an alliance between the sitting president Mohsen Gilani and vice-president Hafiz Zakaullah but in, reality, no one had seen the copy of…
A masterclass century from opener Sahibzada Farhan, paired with lethal four-wicket hauls from Sufiyan Muqeem and Hasan Ali, propelled Pakistan Blues to a commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan Gold at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The match, the second of the National Champions Cup, saw the Blues effortlessly chase down a 213-run target with…
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been in a relationship with Rodriguez since 2016. PORTUGAL: Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez married on Tuesday in a ceremony in the Portuguese resort of Cascais, said the football superstar’s representatives. The wedding capped a decade-long relationship and came after days of intense media speculation in…
The three-day warm-up match to provide crucial preparation ahead of England Tests Pakistan will begin an important three-day warm-up match against the Professional County Club Select XI tomorrow as the national Test squad steps up preparations for the upcoming Test series against England. The fixture will provide Pakistan’s players with a valuable opportunity to gain…
World number two Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan celebrates defeating Japan’s Naomi Osaka to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Toronto Masters. Photo: AFP MONTREAL: World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Tuesday and reach the WTA Toronto Masters semi-finals, where she will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff….
DARWIN: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Wednesday declared wicketkeeper Litton Das “100 percent fit” for the first Test against Australia while suggesting the tourists could play two spinners. Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Das had been sidelined since June with a left calf injury and was initially ruled out of the opening Test of the two-match series. But…
As many as 38 nations, 873 participants to compete in the 8th WT President’s Cup Asian Region KARACHI: Pakistan is set to host one of the biggest international taekwondo competitions in its history, with the 8th World Taekwondo President’s Cup Asian Region scheduled to take place at the Jinnah Sports Complex in Lahore from August…
Jaylen Brown and President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a picture at Francis J. Myers Recreation Centre. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers will try to spoil the New York Knicks’ celebration of last season’s crown when the NBA tips off its 81st season on…
The Green-shirts secured a convincing 55-38 win to book last-four spot in plate division Pakistan continued their strong run in the Plate Division of the Asian Netball Championships 2026 with a 55-38 victory over Chinese Taipei in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The result marked another convincing performance by Pakistan, who have been competing in the…
DARWIN: Australia on Wednesday opted for Josh Hazlewood ahead of fellow quick Scott Boland for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon returned after a long-term injury. An injured Hazlewood missed the entire home Ashes series against England in 2025/26, with warhorse Boland playing all five Tests in his place….