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Mitchell Santner says New Zealand ready to ‘break a few hearts’ in T20 World Cup final

AHMEDABAD — Mitchell Santner said New Zealand would not hesitate to “break a few hearts” if it means lifting the trophy when the team…

PTCL, Ufone congratulate Pakistan hockey team on World Cup qualification

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone have congratulated the Pakistan national field hockey team after it secured qualification for the FIH…

Ricky Martin to perform at ICC T20 World Cup closing ceremony in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD — The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that global pop star Ricky Martin will perform at the closing ceremony of the ICC…

National T20 Cup to begin in Peshawar on March 7

PESHAWAR — The Pakistan Cricket Board’s National T20 Cup will begin on March 7 at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, with tournament…

Ramadan sports gala launched at Peshawar Press Club, KP adviser announces Rs500,000 support

PESHAWAR — The Peshawar Press Club launched its Ramadan sports gala with a ceremony attended by journalists and provincial officials, as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adviser…

India edge England by seven runs to reach T20 World Cup 2026 final

MUMBAI — India defeated England by seven runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, booking a…

New Zealand crush South Africa to reach T20 World Cup 2026 final

KOLKATA — New Zealand secured a place in the T20 World Cup 2026 final after defeating South Africa by nine wickets in a dominant…

Pak-China Friendship Cup 3×3 Basketball Championship begins in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD — The Pak-China Friendship Cup All Pakistan 3×3 Basketball Championship will begin on Thursday at Liaquat Gymnasium in the Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad,…

Pakistan announce ODI squad for Bangladesh series with Shaheen Afridi as captain

LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, scheduled to be played in…

England confident ahead of T20 World Cup semi-final against India, says Sam Curran

MUMBAI — England all-rounder Sam Curran says the team will approach its T20 World Cup semi-final against India without fear, despite facing the tournament…

Fakhar Zaman out of Pakistan squad for Bangladesh ODI series

LAHORE — Pakistan opening batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh after sustaining a hamstring injury, the…

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 sets new digital engagement records

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has set new digital benchmarks, with the tournament in India and Sri Lanka recording its highest-ever engagement…

Shahid Afridi criticises Shaheen Afridi over T20 World Cup bowling approach

LAHORE – Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has criticised fast bowler Shaheen Afridi over his bowling decisions during the recent T20 World Cup, raising…

PCB Reportedly Slaps Rs. 5 Million Fine on Each Player After T20 World Cup Exit

LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of Rs5 million on each member of the national squad following Pakistan’s early…

India beat West Indies by five wickets to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals

KOLKATA — India beat West Indies by five wickets in a Super Eight Group 1 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026…

Pakistan out of T20 World Cup 2026; India face must-win clash

Pakistan have been eliminated from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after finishing behind New Zealand on net run rate in the Super…