Afghanistan secured a 94-run win against Hong Kong in their T20 Asia Cup opener in Abu Dhabi, but coach Jonathan Trott urged his team to address inconsistencies after a shaky batting performance. Electing to bat first, Afghanistan struggled early, reaching 95-6 in 13 overs, before capitalising on a few dropped...
Pakistan’s campaign in the 2026 AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers came to a disappointing conclusion as they suffered a third consecutive defeat, losing 1-0 to Oman at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. The result ended Pakistan’s hopes of advancing, with the team finishing bottom of Group G...
Olympic javelin throw champion Arshad Nadeem expressed confidence and determination on Tuesday as he prepared to leave for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, set to take place from September 13 to 21. The 28-year-old athlete, who brought Pakistan glory with his record-breaking 92.97-metre throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics,...
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the squad for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, marking the country’s first-ever participation in a major international futsal tournament. The historic campaign will unfold later this month in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, as Pakistan steps onto the continental stage with hopes of...
After months of uncertainty, the Asian Cricket Council finally confirmed the men’s T20 Asia Cup schedule at the end of July. The delay followed heightened political tensions between Pakistan and India earlier in the year, casting doubt on whether the tournament would even take place. It was only after India’s...
Pakistan clinched the T20 tri-series crown in Sharjah with a resounding 75-run victory over Afghanistan on Sunday, thanks to a brilliant all-round display from Mohammad Nawaz. The left-arm spinner etched his name into the record books with a stunning hat-trick, becoming only the third Pakistani bowler to achieve the feat...
Carlos Alcaraz underlined his supremacy in men’s tennis with a commanding four-set victory over Jannik Sinner in the US Open final on Sunday, clinching his second title in New York and sixth Grand Slam crown overall. The 22-year-old Spaniard prevailed 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in a showdown that once again...
The Asia Cup 2025 promises fireworks as India and Pakistan prepare for their first cricket meeting since their military clash earlier this year. The T20 tournament, starting Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, is not just about regional supremacy but also serves as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup...
Aryna Sabalenka underlined her dominance at the top of women’s tennis by defending her US Open crown with a straight-sets victory over Amanda Anisimova in Saturday’s final. The Belarusian, ranked world number one, delivered a ruthless performance to claim a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) win inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, sealing the...
World number one Aryna Sabalenka moved one step closer to defending her US Open crown after a hard-fought 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Jessica Pegula in Thursday’s semifinal. The Belarusian, reigning champion in New York, will face American Amanda Anisimova in the final after she ended Naomi Osaka’s run earlier...
