Author: Sophia Siddiqui

England has named its squad for the Women’s Ashes series starting in January 2025 in Australia, with fast bowler Kate Cross returning after recovering from a back spasm. The series will feature three ODIs, three T20s, and a four-day Test match. Key Highlights: Kate Cross Returns: After missing the one-off Test against South Africa due to injury, Cross will feature in both ODI and Test squads. Youth and Experience: Newcomers Freya Kemp, Linsey Smith, and Bess Heath are included in the Ashes squad for the first time, while seasoned players like Heather Knight (captain), Tammy Beaumont, and Nat Sciver-Brunt bring…

Pakistan smashed South Africa by 81 runs in the second ODI, helping them secure their third consecutive ODI series win. While chasing a target of 330, the Proteas had gotten off to a reasonable start with Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi putting on 34 for the first wicket before Naseem Shah dismissed Bavuma for 12. Zorzi and Rassie van der Dussen built a brief partnership, taking the score to 74 before Abrar Ahmed bowled Zorzi out for 34. South Africa’s momentum took another blow as Salman Agha, fresh off his four-wicket haul in the first ODI, claimed the wicket of…

Pakistan resumed the game on the final day of the first Test against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. At the end of the fourth day’s play, Salman’s crucial 41* on 49 deliveries and Jamal’s 27* on 48 balls took Pakistan to 152/6. The home team now trails 115 runs behind England’s first innings total. The fifth day they commenced with the Men in Green resuming their second innings against the Three Lions. Previously, initiating the second innings yesterday, Pakistani batters were put into extreme trouble with the English bowlers bamboozling the home side. Within 20 overs, Pakistan…

Pakistani squash players succeeded at the prestigious Mile High 360 Squash Classic in Denver. This help advance to the quarterfinals of the $15,000 event. Muhammad Asim Khan, Ashab Irfan, and Noor Zaman delivered impressive performances, securing their spots among the tournament’s final eight. Asim Khan showcased his fighting spirit in a thrilling match against India’s Veer Chotrani. After two nail-biting sets, Asim emerged victorious in four games with scores of 11-9, 12-10, 6-11, 11-6. His resilience under pressure was key in sealing the win. Ashab Irfan overcame a brief setback against the USA’s Dillon Huang to win 3-1, with game…

Borussia Dortmund has a knack for developing young English talent, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens might just be the next breakout star following in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham. The 20-year-old winger has recently found himself in the form of his life, particularly after an impressive display during Dortmund’s UEFA Champions League opener against Club Brugge. When Dortmund was struggling in the match, Bynoe-Gittens was brought on in the 68th minute, completely changing the game. He scored two crucial goals—his first being a deflected effort, while the second was a masterclass of footwork and precision, using step-overs to create…

McLaren has a chance to overtake Red Bull in the Formula One constructors’ standings this weekend in Azerbaijan. The Baku street circuit, historically dominated by Red Bull, presents a challenge for McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who aim to break the trend. McLaren trails by just eight points and has outscored Red Bull in their last five races.

In the first Test match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan declared their first innings at 448/6, thanks to remarkable centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. After Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl, Pakistan faced early struggles, losing three wickets within the first 10 overs. Abdullah Shafique (2), Shan Masood (6), and Babar Azam (0) were quickly dismissed by Bangladesh’s pace attack. However, Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel steadied the innings with a crucial 98-run partnership, with Saim scoring 56 off 98 balls. Shakeel went on to score 141 off 261 balls, including nine fours, before being dismissed…

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s 39-year-old football superstar and five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has launched his YouTube channel. The channel attracting over a million subscribers within the first 90 minutes, which let international record. Ronaldo, who currently plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and has represented Portugal in international tournaments for more than two decades, shared the news on his social media accounts, urging fans to “SIUUUbscribe.” Within hours of posting his first video, his subscriber count soared to 1.69 million. He boasts an impressive social media presence with 112.5 million followers on X (formerly Twitter), 170 million on Facebook,…

Renowned Olympian and record-holder Arshad Nadeem, who recently secured Pakistan’s first-ever Gold Medal in a singles event and set a new Olympic record, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. During the meeting, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza lauded Arshad Nadeem’s historic achievement, recognizing his relentless dedication and hard work in the field of sports. According to press release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) he praised Nadeem’s efforts for bringing pride to the nation and setting a new benchmark in Pakistan’s sports history. The Chairman JCSC also extended his…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the Bangladesh men’s cricket team will arrive earlier than scheduled in Pakistan to prepare for the upcoming two-match Test series, set to begin on August 21. The series, part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), will be played in Rawalpindi and Karachi from August 21-25 and August 30-September 3, respectively. Initially planned to arrive on August 17 in Islamabad, the Bangladesh team will now land in Lahore on the morning of August 13. Bangladesh will train at the Gaddafi Stadium from August 14-16 before traveling to Islamabad on August 17. There,…