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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…

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 without a point, while Iraq, Cambodia, and Oman battled for top positions. For Pakistan, this was a campaign marked by missed opportunities, defensive lapses, and the challenge of competing against more experienced sides. Also Read: Arshad Nadeem Confident Ahead of World Athletics Championships in Tokyo The game against Oman began…

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, trained at the Punjab Stadium in Lahore just before his departure, delivering throws over 85 metres and showing strong form. Also Read: Pakistan Announces Squad for Historic AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Speaking to reporters after his final practice, Arshad said his focus remains on performing at his best,…

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 making an impression in the fast-paced indoor game. Also Read: Asia Cup 2025: Cricket Returns Amid Geopolitical Tensions and High Expectations A training camp is currently underway at the Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad’s Jinnah Sports Complex, where head coach Sakhawat Ali is putting the players through rigorous drills. The squad,…