Pakistan Announces Playing XI for Second Test Against England

LAHORE: Pakistan revealed their playing XI for the second Test against England, which starts on Tuesday (tomorrow). Kamran Ghulam will make his debut, taking the field after Pakistan included him in the lineup following Babar Azam’s exclusion from the series. Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, and Zahid Mehmood will also play in the second Test. Pakistan …

Babar Azam Turns 30: A Journey of Highs and Recent Setbacks

Babar Azam was at the pinnacle of his cricketing career just two years ago. As the captain of Pakistan’s national team and a top-rated batsman in all three formats, he was widely regarded as one of the best in the world. However, as he celebrates his 30th birthday at home on Tuesday, the same day …

Cristiano Ronaldo Shines as Portugal Defeats Poland in Nations League

PARIS: Portugal secured a 3-1 victory over Poland on Saturday, marking their third consecutive win in the Nations League. Cristiano Ronaldo played a pivotal role in the match, scoring and continuing his impressive form in the tournament. The game began with Bernardo Silva opening the scoring in the 26th minute. He volleyed the ball into …

Scotland Women vs England Women: Scotland Opt to Bat

Scotland have won the toss and chosen to bat first against England in match 17 of the Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah. This is a historic encounter as it’s the first-ever Women’s T20 International (T20I) meeting between England and Scotland. Both teams are familiar with each other, having played in the English domestic circuit, …

India Records Second-Highest T20I Score Against Bangladesh

India delivered a record-breaking performance in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad. Opting to bat first, Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering century, reaching 100 off just 40 balls, marking the second-fastest century by an Indian in men’s T20Is. Samson’s knock was backed by stellar contributions from skipper Suryakumar Yadav, …

Shoaib Akhtar Snaps on Live TV After Pakistan’s Loss

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has strongly criticized the Pakistan Test team after their crushing defeat to England in the Multan Test. The Shan Masood-led side lost by an innings and 47 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium, marking one of the most disheartening performances in recent years. Akhtar expressed deep disappointment with the …

Kylian Mbappe Faces Criticism for Missing International Duty

France captain Kylian Mbappe has faced significant criticism in his home country. Many fans and analysts question why he was deemed fit enough to start Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Villarreal, yet he was not called up by the French national team this week. The 25-year-old star is currently striving to regain his best form. …

Injury Sidelines Tayla Vlaeminck in WT20WC 2024 Debut

Tayla Vlaeminck’s much-anticipated debut in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 took a sudden and unfortunate turn. After spending the team’s opening two games on the sidelines, the 25-year-old pace bowler finally got her chance to shine. However, her debut ended prematurely due to a dislocated right shoulder. Vlaeminck’s injury occurred just four balls into …

France Triumphs 4-1 Over Israel as Nkunku Marks Return with Goal

Christopher Nkunku marked his return to the France squad with a goal, leading his team to a 4-1 win over Israel in the Nations League on Thursday. This victory brought France closer to Group A2 leaders Italy. Nkunku’s goal came almost 10 months after his last appearance for the national team, helping France accumulate six …

West Indies Defeat Bangladesh by 8 Wickets

Karishma Ramharack’s brilliant four-wicket haul and Hayley Matthews’ rapid 34 led West Indies to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sharjah. West Indies chased down Bangladesh’s modest target of 104 in just 12.5 overs, securing their second win in three matches. With this win, they moved to the top of Group B, joining South …

Joe Root Becomes England’s Top Test Run-Scorer

Joe Root has etched his name in cricket history by becoming England’s leading run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Alastair Cook. The milestone came on the third morning of England’s first Test against Pakistan when Root reached 71 with a straight drive for four. This shot not only earned applause from his teammates and the coaching …

England Faces Pakistan in Test Series Without Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes’ England takes on Pakistan in a three-Test series starting Monday. They enter the series with confidence, remembering their astonishing 3-0 sweep over Pakistan in 2022. England ranks third in the world after winning five of their last six Tests. Conversely, Pakistan is struggling after a crushing defeat to Bangladesh. Last month, England secured …

Muhammad Waseem Knocks Out Georgian Boxer in WBF Bantamweight Fight

Pakistan’s star boxer Muhammad Waseem secured a knockout victory against Georgian boxer Jaba Memishishi in the World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) Bantamweight ranking fight held in Malta. This win marks Waseem’s 13th professional victory, with an impressive nine of those wins coming by knockout. Waseem expressed his frustration regarding visa issues that hindered his preparation for …

AB de Villiers Supports Babar Azam After Captaincy Resignation

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has voiced his support for Babar Azam. This came after Babar stepped down as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. The star cricketer made the surprising announcement on social media. He explained that he wanted to focus more on his role as a player rather than a leader. In his statement, …

Babar Azam Drops in ICC Test Rankings as Mohammad Rizwan Climbs Up

DUBAI: Pakistan batter Babar Azam slipped one place in the latest ICC Test Batting Rankings released on Wednesday, while wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan moved up one spot. Babar faced a challenging home series against Bangladesh last month. In four innings, he managed only 64 runs. Consequently, he fell out of the top ten and dropped to …

Babar Azam’s Reasons for Quitting White-Ball Captaincy Revealed

Star batter Babar Azam shocked the cricketing world on Tuesday night by resigning from his position as captain of Pakistan’s white-ball team. He announced this decision via social media, attributing it to the heavy workload he faced. He expressed his intention to focus more on his batting in the future. “Dear Fans, I’m sharing some …

India Achieves Historic 2-0 Test Series Sweep Against Bangladesh

India secured a 2-0 series sweep against Bangladesh in the second and final Test in Kanpur on Tuesday. This victory shattered multiple records, including a staggering run rate of 7.36. This achievement marks the highest run rate in Test cricket history. The previous record of 6.80 was held by South Africa against Zimbabwe in 2005. …

Babar Azam Steps Down as Pakistan Cricket Captain

Babar Azam, Pakistan’s star batsman, announced his resignation as captain of the national cricket team on Tuesday. In a post on X, he revealed that he had informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team management of his decision last month. In his statement, Babar expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the …

PCB Appoints Champions Cup Mentors to Essential Positions

FAISALABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of five key mentors to enhance player development across the country. These mentors will oversee operations at various academies, focusing on nurturing talent at high-performance centres. According to a PCB source, Sarfaraz Ahmed will lead the Karachi academy, while Shoaib Malik takes charge in Sialkot. …

Pakistan Champions One-Day Cup: Markhors Eliminate Lions to Reach Final

In a stunning turn of events, Lions Pakistan have been eliminated from the tournament, Champions One-Day Cup. They lost to Markhors Pakistan after their match was abandoned due to rain. This decision came on Friday. As a result, the Lions’ title hopes ended, allowing Markhors to advance to the final against Panthers Pakistan on Sunday. …

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Gears Up for Clash Against Al-Wehda in Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr is set to take on Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League this Friday, September 27. The anticipation for the match is palpable as fans eagerly await their star player’s performance. To boost the team’s morale, Ronaldo recently shared an inspiring message with his followers on Instagram. He posted a series of training …

Pakistan Cricketers Voice Concerns on Mental Health

Top national cricketers have raised significant concerns regarding mental health and delays in obtaining no-objection certificates (NOCs) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). During the recent PCB Connection Camp, players expressed frustration over how these delays impact their participation in foreign leagues. Local news outlets reported these concerns, citing sources close to the situation. The …

Weather Threatens India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test in Kanpur

India vs. Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma’s Team India aims for a series clean sweep in Kanpur, but rain might complicate things. A day before the game, rain hit Kanpur, although it wasn’t heavy. On the morning of Day 1, there was no rain overnight, but the skies remained overcast. India, riding high after their …

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