Author: The Team PK

Pakistan captain Salman Agha has declared his side fully prepared to face arch-rivals India in the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup, setting the stage for another highly anticipated clash. The Green Shirts secured their place with a 41-run victory over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, joining India and two Group B teams in the round robin format. Also Read: Pakistan’s Matches in Women’s Blind T20 World Cup Shifted to Sri Lanka Last week’s group-stage encounter between Pakistan and India ended in controversy when the Indian players refused post-match handshakes. Despite the tension, Salman remains focused on performance…

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has confirmed that Pakistan’s matches in the inaugural Women’s Blind T20 World Cup will now be played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, instead of Nepal. The decision comes in light of recent tensions in Nepal, ensuring a smoother arrangement for the tournament. Also Read: Sri Lanka Edge Hong Kong in Tense Asia Cup Clash PBCC chairman and World Blind Cricket Limited president, Syed Sultan, stated that the event is scheduled from November 11 to 25 across India and Nepal. However, with the relocation, Pakistan’s group stage matches will be staged in Colombo. If the national…

Sri Lanka were made to fight hard before sealing a four-wicket victory over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup 2025 encounter at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday. What looked like a straightforward chase turned dramatic as a flurry of wickets brought the underdogs close to pulling off an upset. Also Read: Hesson Demands Discipline as Pakistan Face Must-Win Asia Cup Clash Chasing 150 on a sluggish pitch, Sri Lanka seemed in control at 119 for two, with just 31 runs required off the last five overs. But in a sudden twist, they lost four wickets for just eight runs,…

DUBAI: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has called on his players to show greater discipline with both bat and ball following their defeat to India in the Asia Cup, warning that significant improvement is vital ahead of their must-win encounter against the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. Also Read: PCB Lodges Complaint With ICC Over Spirit of Cricket Violations in Asia Cup Clash Reflecting on Sunday’s loss, Hesson conceded that Pakistan were “soundly beaten” on a spin-friendly surface where Indian spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav dictated the game. He admitted that his side failed to adapt quickly to conditions,…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against match referee Andy Pycroft, citing violations of the ICC Code of Conduct and MCC Laws relating to the “Spirit of Cricket” during Sunday’s Asia Cup match between Pakistan and India in Dubai. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the move, demanding Pycroft’s immediate removal from the tournament. Also Read: Seville and Jefferson-Wooden Crowned New 100m World Champions in Historic Tokyo Night The highly anticipated clash ended with India securing a seven-wicket victory, thanks to a dominant spin attack led by Kuldeep Yadav and a…

Tokyo witnessed a night of electrifying athletics on Sunday as two new 100m world champions emerged in front of a sold-out crowd at Japan National Stadium, with sprint legend Usain Bolt watching from the stands. Jamaica’s 21-year-old Oblique Seville delivered a personal best of 9.77 seconds to claim gold, leading a historic double podium for his country alongside silver medalist Thompson, who clocked 9.82. Defending champion Noah Lyles of the USA secured bronze with a season-best 9.89, marking a race that will go down in sprint history. For Seville, the youngest-ever 100m world champion, the victory carried personal significance. “To…

DUBAI – Cricketing great Wasim Akram has called on Pakistan and India’s players to rise above the hype and focus solely on the game when the arch-rivals meet in a highly anticipated Asia Cup T20 clash in Dubai on Sunday. Also Read: Pakistan Sweep Past Oman but Batting Concerns Linger Ahead of India Clash The Group A fixture marks the first time the two sides face off since a military conflict earlier this year, which pushed relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours to their lowest point in decades. While political tensions remain high, Akram believes the players should block out external…

A disclaimer to start with: it was only Oman. Pakistan fans may not want to get too carried away, since this team has often found ways to disappoint after promising starts. Still, in their Asia Cup opener at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, the men in green delivered a dominant 93-run victory that combined clinical bowling with flashes of batting brilliance — but also exposed familiar flaws. Also Read: Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra Set for Tokyo Javelin Showdown Amid Tense Rivalry Pakistan’s spinners stole the show on a slow, sticky surface that made stroke play difficult. Captain…

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and India’s Neeraj Chopra are gearing up for a high-stakes battle in the men’s javelin at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, marking their first encounter since a deadly military conflict between their countries in May. The clash adds a politically charged layer to an already intense sporting rivalry, with both athletes representing the pride of their nations in the field. Also Check: Afghanistan Coach Trott Calls for Improvement Despite T20 Asia Cup Win Chopra, 27, the Tokyo Olympic champion, and Nadeem, 28, the Paris Olympic gold medalist, have shared a history of mutual respect on the…

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 catches to post a competitive total of 188-6. Opener Sediqullah Atal top-scored with 73 runs, despite being dropped three times, including in the very first over, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed a quickfire 53 off just 21 balls. Also Read: Pakistan Bow Out of AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers After Loss…