Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq believes his team must cross the 400-run mark in the first innings to gain control of the ongoing Test against South Africa in Lahore. Imam, who fell seven runs short of a well-deserved century, shared his thoughts during the post-day press conference, expressing confidence in his side’s...
NEW DELHI: The West Indies showed rare resistance on day three of the second Test against India at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, finishing on 173-2 in their second innings after following on. The visitors still trail by 97 runs but managed to hold firm through a gritty partnership between John...
India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal once again proved his class as he dominated the opening day of the second Test against West Indies with an unbeaten 173, guiding India to a strong 318-2 at stumps in New Delhi on Friday. His outstanding innings, filled with elegance and composure, has put...
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine once again proved her class and leadership, guiding her side to a commanding 100-run win over Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup clash held in Guwahati on Friday. The victory marked New Zealand’s first of the tournament after a difficult start that saw them suffer...
Pakistan are “well-prepared” to take on World Test Championship holders South Africa in their upcoming two-match series, interim red-ball head coach Azhar Mahmood confirmed ahead of the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. The second Test is scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi from October 20, marking the start...
Indian captain Shubman Gill has ruled out any drop in intensity ahead of the final Test against a demoralised West Indies, promising that India will field their strongest playing XI in pursuit of a 2-0 series sweep. The series decider begins on Friday at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, following India’s...
Australia’s Ashes campaign faces a potential setback as captain Pat Cummins continues to battle a back stress injury, putting his participation in the series opener against England on November 21 in serious doubt. The injury has prevented the 32-year-old paceman from resuming bowling, raising concerns about Australia’s leadership and bowling...
The long visa drama surrounding the AFC Asian Cup qualifier between Pakistan and Afghanistan has finally come to an end, with the match set to take place as scheduled at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on Thursday. However, Afghanistan will take the field at a clear disadvantage, having arrived in...
Still searching for their rhythm in the ICC Women’s World Cup, Pakistan’s women’s team will face their toughest challenge yet — a confident and in-form Australian side — at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. After a disappointing start marked by heavy losses to Bangladesh and India, Pakistan...
Italy’s head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, has spoken with visible emotion about the ongoing war in Gaza ahead of his team’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers — one of which will be played against Israel. His words come at a time when Italy is witnessing widespread protests calling for solidarity with Palestinians...
