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LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has outlined his role alongside Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, saying the trio’s primary responsibility is to provide the national team with crucial breakthroughs. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Rauf stressed that taking wickets remained central to the fast bowlers’ responsibilities, while emphasising the importance of teamwork […]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday opened the direct signing window for all eight franchises ahead of the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and also announced a pre-season roadmap that includes a player auction and matches across five to six venues. According to the PCB, PSL 12 will run from March […]

ISLAMABAD :Pakistan’s Aziz Nikoo secured first place to clinch gold in the men’s 80kg category at the 2nd Asian Masters Grand Prix, according to the competition results. Competing in the Masters category, Aziz recorded a total of 160kg, comprising a 70kg snatch and a 90kg clean and jerk, to finish ahead of fellow Pakistani lifters […]

ISLAMABAD,:Pakistani weightlifters delivered an impressive performance at the 2nd Asian Masters and Grand Prix, securing top positions in several men’s age-group and weight categories. According to the results of the competition, Akbar Ali, vying in the men’s 50–70kg category, claimed first position with a combined lift of 190kg, comprising 80kg in the snatch and 110kg […]

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has blamed Cristiano Ronaldo’s lack of fitness and preparation for the forward’s struggles during his second stint at the club, saying the Portugal international “let the team down.” Ronaldo won three Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson before leaving United for Real Madrid in 2009, and returned to […]

Pakistan have moved up to fourth place in the ICC Men’s ODI team rankings, overtaking Australia after securing consecutive victories against Sri Lanka and England in the ongoing ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan have climbed to fourth with 103 rating points, while South Africa occupy third place with 104 points. India remain at […]

Pakistan were struggling at 94 for four after 21.1 overs against England in the second match of the ODI tri-series on Tuesday, with the visitors making the most of their decision to bowl first. England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to field at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and his bowlers responded by removing […]

MELBOURNE: New Zealand ​have done their homework on India prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and expect their home conditions will challenge the 15-year-old sensation in the Twenty20 series starting on Thursday, paceman Jacob Duffy said. Sooryavanshi has lit up world cricket with his power-hitting, ‌breaking a string of records in the Indian Premier League before becoming India’s […]

LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp, the country’s football federation (FPF) announced on Monday. The 41-year-old abruptly left the Portugal camp on September 30 during the UEFA Nations League, before accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time. Ronaldo apologised […]

MADRID: When Real Madrid splashed a club record 140 million euros ($157m) to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer, it was because of his clear potential to become one of the game’s stars, as showcased at the 2026 World Cup. That talent has begun to unveil itself in recent matches, with Diomande lashing […]