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Pakistan name 23-member squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup
ISLAMABAD: (Sports Desk) - The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced a 23-member squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup, while head coach Nolberto Solano will join the national team directly in Indonesia after being unable to attend the…
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 8 wickets, reach Asian Games final
NAGOYA: (Sports Desk) - Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the women’s cricket semi-final at the Asian Games, securing their place in the final.
Batting first after being asked to set a target, Pakistan posted 177 runs for…
Smriti Mandhana becomes women’s T20I leading run-scorer
NEW DELHI: (Sports Desk) - Indian opener Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women’s T20 international cricket on Sunday as India defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs in the Asian Games semi-final.
Mandhana scored 37 off 19…
Virat Kohli’s net worth reaches reported ₹1,046 crore
NEW DELHI: (Sports Desk) - Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has reportedly built a vast financial portfolio through cricket, Indian Premier League earnings, brand endorsements, investments, real estate and luxury assets, with his total net…
Tauseef, Saqlain Clash Over Shadab Khan’s Selection
ISLAMABAD: (Sports Desk) - Former Pakistan spinners Tauseef Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq have become embroiled in a dispute over the inclusion of all-rounder Shadab Khan in the national team.
Speaking on a social media programme, Tauseef…
England Return to T20 Summit After Completing Sri Lanka Whitewash
LONDON: (Sports Desk) - England returned to the top of the T20 world rankings after completing a 3-0 series whitewash against Sri Lanka with a dominant eight-wicket victory at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
The hosts wrapped up…
Asia Cup Trophies to Eventually Reach BCCI Headquarters
ISLAMABAD: (Sports Desk) - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has said the men’s and women’s Asia Cup trophies will eventually be transferred to its headquarters in Mumbai, although no specific timeline has been provided.…
Muhammad Inam Butt Cleared for Asian Games Participation
LAHORE: (Sports Desk) - National wrestler Muhammad Inam Butt has received significant relief after the International Testing Agency (ITA) confirmed his eligibility to participate in the Asian Games.
According to sources, details of an…
Asian Games Open in Japan Amid Organisational Challenges
NAGOYA: (Sports Desk) - The 20th Asian Games will officially open in Japan later Saturday with a colourful opening ceremony, marking the start of a major multi-sport event that has attracted more participants than the Olympics.
The first…