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Bangladesh complete 2-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan

SYLHET: Bangladesh completed a 2-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan after winning the second Test by 78 runs at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium…

Fakhar, Saim ruled out of Pakistan ODI series against Australia

LAHORE: Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia due to injuries, the…

Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi summits world’s third-highest peak

LAHORE: Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi has successfully summited Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak, marking another major achievement for Pakistan’s high-altitude climbing community. Sakhi, who…

Bangladesh move past India in WTC standings after Pakistan win

SYLHET: Bangladesh climbed to fifth place in the ICC World Test Championship standings after completing a 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan with a…

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for sixth World Cup

ristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal national football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coach Roberto Martínez included the veteran forward in Portugal’s…

Taijul Islam puts Bangladesh close to historic Test series win over Pakistan

Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took 4-113 to rattle Pakistan despite a…

Flourishing sports grounds help build healthier societies, says Swat sports official

SWAT: Regional Sports Officer Hazratullah on Tuesday said active and well-maintained sports grounds contribute to healthier societies by promoting physical fitness, discipline and mental…

Babar Azam says Pakistan failed to build partnerships in Sylhet Test

Babar Azam admitted Pakistan struggled to build partnerships during the second day of the Sylhet Test against Bangladesh, saying the batting side failed to…

Tom Heaton signs one-year contract extension with Manchester United

Manchester United F.C. goalkeeper Tom Heaton has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the Premier League club for the upcoming…

PHF increases daily allowance for players on international tours

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation has increased the daily allowance for players and officials on international tours to $110 per day as part of…

Iran football team arrives in Turkey for World Cup training camp

ANTALYA: Iran national football team arrived in southern Turkey on Monday for a pre-World Cup training camp and visa processing ahead of the 2026…

How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?

PARIS: The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be decided less by star power alone and more by tactical discipline, pressing systems and adaptability to…

Umar Gul dismisses rumours of feud with Shaheen Afridi during Bangladesh Test

Pakistan red-ball bowling coach Umar Gul has rejected speculation about a disagreement with fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi during the second Test against Bangladesh…

Jannik Sinner wins Italian Open to extend Masters 1000 streak

ROME: Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday, beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to claim a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 title and…

Decision on Mohsin Naqvi’s India visit expected this week

ISLAMABAD: A decision on PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s India visit is expected this week as Pakistan considers an ICC invitation for him to attend…

Aaron Rai wins first major title with late birdie surge at PGA Championship

Rai entered the final round without a top-10 finish in a major and had never placed better than 19th in 12 previous major starts.…