Category: Sports

Dubai: India’s hardline position on cricket diplomacy remained unchanged on Sunday as the women’s team refused to accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi after clinching a record-extending eighth title. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India…

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and opening batter Imam-ul-Haq have reportedly been barred from participating in domestic cricket, with sources saying the two cricketers will not be able to feature in the upcoming President’s Trophy Grade-I. According to reports, the development comes amid an ongoing investigation involving the two players by the National Cyber Crime…

Pakistan women’s team captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s Asia Cup Group A clash against India in Dubai. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Sunday that Sana breached Article…

Pakistan women’s team mentor Wahab Riaz made a bold claim after his side’s humiliating defeat to India in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, insisting that Pakistan remain the best team in the tournament despite being bowled out for just 55. India thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan,…

India and Japan are set to mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with a special men’s T20 International cricket match, bringing the two countries together through sport. The match, featuring the men’s teams of India and Japan, will be played on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi…

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a glittering career with Argentina that included the 2022 World Cup triumph and a runners-up finish at this summer’s tournament. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward confirmed the decision in an Instagram post on Monday, roughly six weeks after Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in…

The rescue operation to recover the body of Pakistani climber Dr Asma Mushtaq from Spantik Mountain in the Karakoram range has been delayed due to severe weather conditions, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday. In a post on X, Tarar stated that high-altitude porters were expected to reach Camp-3 to…

A group of 21 former international cricket captains from multiple nations has written to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, renewing their appeal for the full implementation of a Supreme Court order on the medical treatment and welfare of jailed former prime minister and 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan. The letter, dated August 23, 2026,…

Pakistan Army Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Ali has won the world championship title at the 2026 F-Class Long Range Shooting Championship held in Bisley, United Kingdom, earning a gold medal and being recognised among the world’s top precision rifle shooters. The F-Class World Championship is regarded as one of the major international competitions in long-range precision…