Noman Ali becomes oldest player to reach 100 Test wickets
DHAKA: Pakistan spinner Noman Ali became the oldest cricketer in Test history to complete 100 wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.…
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Saudi Arabia to host first-ever T20 cricket league in October
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch its first T20 cricket league later this year, with the tournament expected to feature retired international players…
Ayesha Zafar century powers Pakistan to dominant win over Zimbabwe in first T20I
KARACHI: Ayesha Zafar struck a record-breaking century while captain Fatima Sana delivered a clinical bowling performance as Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 153 runs in…
Shahid Afridi receives Hilal-e-Imtiaz for services to Pakistan cricket
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s second-highest civilian honour, in recognition of his contributions to cricket and sports.…
Study warns of dangerous heat risks at 2026 FIFA World Cup
A new climate study has warned that players and fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face dangerous heat conditions as rising global…
Pakistani women clear first step to become international sailing judges
LAHORE: Two Pakistani women have achieved a milestone in the country’s sailing history after successfully completing the first stage toward becoming international sailing judges,…
Pakistan Tennis Federation signs first school partnership with Westminster Academy
ISLAMABAD, May 11: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has signed its first formal partnership with an educational institution by launching the Rising Tennis Stars…
Islamabad Club hosts thrilling final of 7th Open Polo Championship in collaboration with Sante
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Club, in collaboration with Sante, hosted the final of the 7th Islamabad Club Open Polo Championship on Saturday, bringing together diplomats, club…
India opens international sports events to Pakistani athletes but keeps bilateral ban in place
India has announced that Pakistani athletes and teams will be allowed to participate in international and multilateral sporting events hosted in the country, while…
PSL 11 eliminators and final ticket prices announced
LAHORE, April 29 — Ticket sales for the decisive phase of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11 are underway after the Pakistan Cricket…
Hasan Nawaz says he ‘hates all Indian bowlers’, highlights intensity of rivalry
LAHORE — Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz has said he feels heightened aggression in matches against India, stating that he “hates all Indian bowlers” in…
PM Shehbaz allows fans in PSL playoffs with fuel-saving condition
KARACHI — PM Shehbaz Sharif has allowed fans back into stadiums for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 playoffs, approving public attendance for all…
Pakistani biker Gul Afsha reaches Swat after 36-day journey from UK
SWAT, April 24: Pakistani female biker Gul Afsha has completed a 36-day motorcycle journey from the United Kingdom to Pakistan, arriving in Swat after…
Amir, Faheem fined after on-field clash during PSL match
KARACHI, April 24: Mohammad Amir and Faheem Ashraf have each been fined 10 per cent of their match fees for breaching the Pakistan Super…
US envoy suggests replacing Iran with Italy at World Cup, FIFA yet to decide
A US envoy has proposed replacing Iran with Italy at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, raising fresh questions over tournament participation as geopolitical tensions…
Abbottabad squash players shine in Australia as Nimra Rehman reaches final
ABBOTTABAD/MELBOURNE, April 22, 2026 — Young Pakistani players from Abbottabad delivered a strong showing in international junior squash events in Melbourne, with Nimra Rehman…
Karachi Kings to face Peshawar Zalmi in crucial PSL 11 clash
LAHORE, April 22, 2026 — Karachi Kings will take on Peshawar Zalmi in Match 32 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) at Gaddafi…