Ahmed Shehzad lauds Saim, Abrar after Pakistan’s series-levelling win
Pakistan’s Test opener Ahmed Shehzad commended young opener Saim Ayub and debutant spinner Abrar Ahmed for their standout performances in Pakistan’s dominant 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second ODI at Queens Sports Club on Tuesday. Taking to social media platform X (formerly
Afghanistan edge Pakistan to win U19 tri-series
DUBAI: Afghanistan claimed victory over Pakistan by 21 runs in the U19 tri-series final at the ICC Academy Ground on Tuesday, thanks to half-centuries from Barkat Ibrahimzai and Nazifullah Amiri, followed by a strong team effort with the ball. Batting first, Afghanistan posted
QEAT: Pacers put Sialkot in command against Peshawar
ABBOTTABAD: Sialkot took control on the opening day of their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy triangular stage match against Peshawar at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, thanks to strong bowling performances and a solid start by their openers. After winning the toss and choosing to
Temba Bavuma eyes World Test Championship final berth
DURBAN: South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, has compared their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan to playing in cup finals. With hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final in June at Lord’s, the Proteas are treating every match as a
New York City FC parts ways with head coach Nick Cushing after MLS playoff exit
New York City FC announced on Tuesday that they have fired head coach Nick Cushing. The decision comes after the team finished sixth in the Eastern Conference with 50 points (14-12-8) this season. Although they reached the MLS Cup conference semifinals, their campaign
England-New Zealand Test series named Crowe-Thorpe Trophy
CHRISTCHURCH: The upcoming three-match Test series between England and New Zealand has been named the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, honoring legendary batters Martin Crowe of New Zealand and Graham Thorpe of England. The trophy, created with the help of both players’ families, will be officially
England announce playing XI for first Test against New Zealand
LONDON: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the playing XI for the first Test of their three-match series against New Zealand, starting November 28 in Christchurch. The squad features 21-year-old Warwickshire batter Jacob Bethell, who is set to make his
Zimbabwe win toss and elect to bat first against Pakistan in second ODI
Bulawayo: Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat first in the second ODI of the three-match series against Pakistan at Queens Sports Club on Tuesday. Playing XIs Pakistan made two changes, introducing two debutants for this game. Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique,
Australia’s most successful Olympian Emma McKeon calls time on glittering career
Sydney: Australia’s most decorated Olympian, Emma McKeon, has announced her retirement from swimming, ending a remarkable career filled with 14 Olympic medals and 20 world championship podium finishes. The 30-year-old sprinter confirmed the news on Monday, reflecting on a journey that shaped her
Kylian Mbappe ‘getting up to speed’ with Real Madrid teammates
Madrid: French football star Kylian Mbappé feels he is settling in well with his Real Madrid teammates after scoring in their 3-0 LaLiga victory over Leganés on Sunday. The 25-year-old had struggled to find the net in his first four games across all
