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Iga Swiatek survived a tense second-set scare to defeat the Netherlands’ Suzan Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday, advancing to the third round of the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 2022 champion showed resilience to recover from mid-match errors and maintain her position as one of the tournament’s top contenders. Also Read: Afghanistan Focuses on Effort, Not Targets, Ahead of Sharjah T20 Tri-Series Swiatek, the second seed, has enjoyed a stellar season, claiming her sixth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon and winning the Cincinnati Open ahead of Flushing Meadows. The Pole’s performance against Lamens was a reminder of…

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has stressed that his side is entering the upcoming T20 international tri-series in Sharjah without “specific targets,” choosing instead to focus on consistent performance and putting in their maximum effort on the field. The tri-series, which kicks off on Friday, features Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, and will serve as a key warm-up ahead of next month’s Asia Cup, also in the UAE. Also Read: PCB Awards Domestic Contracts to 65 Women Cricketers for 2025-26 Afghanistan’s recent global performances have been groundbreaking, including a semi-final appearance at last year’s T20 World Cup held in…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced domestic contracts for 65 women cricketers for the 2025-26 season, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen women’s cricket at both senior and pathway levels. For the first time, the contracts have been divided into two categories, Gold and Silver, with 20 players receiving Gold contracts and 45 players awarded Silver. The contracts will cover the period from July 2025 to June 2026, during which several domestic and U19 tournaments are scheduled to be played. Also Read: Alcaraz Cruises as Djokovic Battles Into US Open Third Round In its statement, the…

Carlos Alcaraz produced a scintillating performance to storm into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, brushing aside Italy’s Mattia Bellucci in straight sets. The Spanish second seed needed just one hour and 36 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium to seal a commanding 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 win, firing 32 winners in a match that underlined his title credentials. Bellucci, ranked 65 in the world and fresh from a promising run at Wimbledon earlier this year, was no match for the 22-year-old, who barely gave his opponent a foothold. Alcaraz, who could face Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals if…

Indian football stands at a crossroads once again, with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) warning that the country faces suspension if it fails to adopt a new constitution by October 30. In a joint letter sent to All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey, the world and continental governing bodies expressed “profound concern” over the federation’s continued inability to finalise a long-delayed constitution. The document has been pending before India’s Supreme Court since 2017, leaving the future of the game in limbo. Also Read: PCB Expresses Concern Over Declining Team Performance The letter, viewed by AFP, carried…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is growing increasingly concerned over the decline in performance of its national teams across all formats, a worrying trend observed over the past two years. Sources reveal that the matter was discussed in detail during the recent meeting of the PCB’s Board of Governors (BoG), which stretched for nearly three hours and brought sharp focus to the roots of the ongoing slump. Also Read: Fraser-Pryce Eyes Glorious Farewell at Tokyo World Championships PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi attended part of the session, staying for around 15 to 20 minutes, while various departments — including International Cricket,…

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce may have missed the podium in Brussels, but her eyes remain fixed firmly on the ultimate prize: closing out one of athletics’ most decorated careers on her own terms. The 38-year-old Jamaican sprint queen finished fourth in the women’s 100m at the Diamond League meet on Friday, clocking 11.17 seconds in a race won by American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ahead of world champion Sha’Carri Richardson and Britain’s Daryll Neita. Also Read: Sinner Begins US Open Title Defence as Swiatek and Gauff Eye Glory For a woman who has run 10.60 and is the third-fastest in history, the time may…

The US Open opening week is already alive with anticipation as Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff step onto the hard courts of New York chasing history. For men’s world number one and top seed Sinner, it marks the start of his title defence, while Swiatek and Gauff set out to dethrone defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka. Also Read: Fatima Sana to Captain Pakistan in Women’s World Cup 2025 For Sinner, the stakes are particularly high. It has been more than a year since a men’s Grand Slam final was contested without him, and in that span the Italian…

Pakistan will march into this year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup under fresh leadership, as all-rounder Fatima Sana has been appointed captain of the 15-member squad announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday. The highly anticipated tournament, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, will see Pakistan play all of their matches in Colombo under the hybrid model agreed upon earlier this year. With India unwilling to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, Dubai was chosen as a neutral venue for India’s fixtures, while Sri Lanka was picked as the…

Afghanistan has announced a squad brimming with spin talent as they prepare for a busy stretch of cricket in the United Arab Emirates. The team will be led by Rashid Khan, their talismanic captain and one of the world’s most feared bowlers in the shortest format. Joining him are Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, and the rising teenage spinner AM Ghazanfar, creating a formidable spin department that promises to test even the most seasoned batters. Also Read: Shaheen Afridi Backs Young Talent Amid Pakistan’s T20 Transition The squad was unveiled ahead of the T20 tri-series involving Pakistan and…