Author: Sophia Siddiqui

South Asia is set to witness a historic moment in women’s football as the inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship kicks off in Nepal this Friday. The tournament, featuring domestic champions from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan, marks the first women’s club championship across Asia’s five regions and highlights the rapid growth of the women’s game in South Asia. Also Read: Joe Root Shines with Maiden Ashes Century at Gabba SAFF Secretary General Purushottam Kattel expressed optimism about the timing, noting that the competitive progress of national women’s teams made it the ideal moment for a club championship. Bangladesh recently…

Joe Root finally achieved his first Test century in Australia on his fourth Ashes tour, guiding England from a perilous 5-2 to 325-9 at stumps on the first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Root’s masterful 135 not out dominated the day’s play, silencing critics who doubted his ability to deliver a century Down Under, while number 11 Jofra Archer added late fireworks with an unbeaten 32 off 26 balls, including two towering sixes. Their unbroken 10th-wicket stand of 61 set a new record for England at the Gabba. Also Read: Duffy’s Five-Wicket Haul Gives New Zealand Upper…

Jacob Duffy starred for New Zealand with a five-wicket haul, helping the hosts secure a 64-run first-innings lead over the West Indies in the opening Test in Christchurch. At stumps on day two, New Zealand were 32-0 in their second innings, leading by 96, with Devon Conway unbeaten on 15 and Tom Latham on 14. Also Read: Islamabad First Cricket Stadium Set to Break Ground Duffy dismantled the West Indies’ lower order in just 16 deliveries after a rain break, taking the final four wickets for only two runs. Earlier, he had removed top-scorer Shai Hope for 56, finishing with…

Islamabad is set to witness the construction of its first dedicated cricket stadium, with stakeholders moving forward on the proposed design and project plan. A meeting led by Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi saw CDA officials and consultants present the concept design for the stadium, which will be located in the foothills of the Margallas near Sector D-12. Also Read: Smith Hints at Possible Cummins Return for Second Ashes Test The stadium is planned to offer a seating capacity of around 32,000 and will provide an open view of the scenic Margalla Hills. To accommodate fans, a large parking…

Australia captain Steve Smith has left the door open for a surprise return of fast bowler Pat Cummins in the second Ashes Test against England, while backing middle-order batter Josh Inglis to make an impact if selected. Also Read: Farhan Yousuf Named Pakistan U19 Asia Cup Captain Cummins missed Australia’s eight-wicket victory in Perth due to a back injury and was omitted from the second Test squad named last week. Speaking from Brisbane, Smith said Cummins appeared in good condition during training and may be considered by selectors for the pink ball match at the Gabba starting Thursday. “He looks…

Farhan Yousuf has been named captain of Pakistan’s U19 cricket team for the upcoming ACC U19 Asia Cup, with Usman Khan appointed as his deputy, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. The 50-over, eight-team tournament will take place in Dubai from December 12-21, providing the team with crucial preparation ahead of the ICC U19 World Cup, scheduled in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026. Also Read: New Zealand Host West Indies in WTC Series Opener Pakistan has been placed in Group ‘A’ alongside India, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 3. Group ‘B’ will feature Afghanistan, Bangladesh,…

New Zealand will aim to kick off their World Test Championship (WTC) campaign on a strong note when they host the West Indies in the series opener at Hagley Oval on Tuesday. The Black Caps enter the three-Test series in Christchurch, Wellington, and Tauranga with confidence after sweeping the visitors in the recent T20 (3-1) and ODI (3-0) series in November. Also Read: Duplantis and McLaughlin-Levrone Named World Athletes of the Year The Black Caps, winners of the inaugural WTC title in 2021, know the importance of performing at home. Rob Walter, taking charge of the team for the first…

Sweden’s pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis and American 400m World champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named World Athletes of the Year on Sunday, recognizing their remarkable achievements and dominance in 2025. Also Read: Kohli’s 52nd ODI Century Gives India a Glorious Victory Duplantis retained his gold medal at the World Championships in Tokyo in September and continued his unparalleled reign in pole vaulting by breaking his own world record four more times. He remained undefeated across 16 competitions and secured his fifth consecutive Diamond League title. Reflecting on his award, the 26-year-old said, “It’s really important for me to win this…

Virat Kohli continued his record-breaking run in ODI cricket, scoring a 52nd one-day century to lead India to a thrilling 17-run win over South Africa in the first match of the series on Sunday. Kohli’s 135 came off 120 balls, forming a crucial second-wicket partnership of 136 with Rohit Sharma, who contributed 57, to set India on course for 349-8 at Ranchi. Also Read: Shadab Khan’s Pakistan Comeback Remains Possible South Africa fought valiantly in their chase, with Corbin Bosch scoring 67 off 51 balls. The visitors came agonizingly close, needing just 18 runs off the final over with one…

Pakistan’s all-rounder Shadab Khan could yet make a return to the national side ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup, skipper Salman Ali Agha suggested on Saturday. Shadab last featured in June during the T20I series against Bangladesh before an injury sidelined him. Also Read: Noor Zaman Retains CAS Serena Squash Title with Thrilling Comeback Against Hamza Khan Since his absence, Mohammad Nawaz has emerged as Pakistan’s main all-rounder, making a significant impact with both bat and ball over the past six months. Nawaz played a crucial role as Pakistan won a tri-series in the UAE and later reached the…