Author: The Team PK

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…

Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has voiced strong confidence in the country’s emerging cricketers, urging fans and critics alike to back the next generation as the team transitions away from the long-dominant T20 opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Also Read: Pakistan MMA Chief Pushes to Make Mixed Martial Arts a Premier Sport The shift comes under the new leadership of head coach Mike Hesson and T20I captain Salman Ali Agha, who have steered Pakistan toward a more aggressive brand of cricket. Both Babar and Rizwan have been sidelined for now, with Hesson publicly stating that the…

On the sidelines of the Pakistan Open MMA Championship, Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation president Omar Ahmed laid out an ambitious plan to turn Mixed Martial Arts into one of the country’s top sports, while warning of the systemic challenges that threaten its growth. Also Read: Pakistan Fall Short at Asian Shooting Championships A former kickboxer and director of the World Talent Agency for South Asia, Omar highlighted the difficulty of attracting advertisers in a cricket-dominated market, where the Pakistan Super League remains the only established sports property. He pointed to global models like the UFC, NBA and NFL, arguing…

Pakistan’s shooters endured a disappointing outing at the Asian Shooting Championships in Kazakhstan, where medal hopes faded despite strong efforts from the country’s top marksmen and women. Also Read: Violence Erupts at Copa Sudamericana Match in Buenos Aires Sulaiman Khan, competing in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle, finished 37th out of 48 with an aggregate of 618.0. The event was dominated by Kazakhstan’s Islam Satpayev, who clinched gold with 250.1, while China’s Dingke Lu and South Korea’s Hajun Park secured silver and bronze respectively. Earlier, two-time Olympian Gulfam Joseph placed 18th in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol with 577—22x, while…