Author: The Team PK

Paris Saint-Germain made history on Saturday, finally capturing their first-ever UEFA Champions League title with a stunning 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich — the largest margin of victory ever in a Champions League final. For over a decade, PSG’s Qatari owners invested heavily in star players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and even Lionel Messi. Despite the glittering roster, European glory remained elusive. That changed in 2025 with a bold shift in strategy: Luis Enrique took charge of a young, hungry squad focused on teamwork and intensity rather than individual fame. PSG’s dominance was clear from the…

In a packed Gaddafi Stadium under the bright Sunday lights, Pakistan completed a dominant 3-0 Twenty20 International (T20I) series clean sweep against Bangladesh, thanks to a sensational maiden T20I century from Mohammad Haris. Haris smashed an unbeaten 107 off just 46 balls, launching Pakistan to a comprehensive seven-wicket win as they chased down a massive 197-run target with 16 balls remaining. This win marks Pakistan’s first T20I series victory at home since December 2021 and symbolizes their smooth shift toward a modern, aggressive white-ball approach. Coming in early after the dismissal of Sahibzada Farhan in the first over, Haris showed…

England began their new era under white-ball captain Harry Brook with a dominant 238-run win over the West Indies at Edgbaston, thanks largely to Jacob Bethell’s expertly paced 82 off 53 balls. The 21-year-old’s performance helped England post a massive 400-8, setting a daunting target that the West Indies collapsed to 162 all out while chasing. Bethell, fresh from IPL duties, impressed on his Warwickshire home ground with a confident innings full of calculated aggression, rounding out England’s innings after solid starts from Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Brook himself. Harry Brook hailed Bethell’s innings as match-winning, emphasizing the young…

Pakistan’s batsman Sahibzada Farhan marked his return to international cricket with a scintillating career-best 74, powering the hosts to a commanding 57-run victory over Bangladesh in the second T20 International at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. This win sealed the three-match series 2-0 for Pakistan, their first series triumph since beating Zimbabwe last December. Batting first, Pakistan posted a strong total of 201 for 6, with Hasan Nawaz complementing Farhan’s innings by scoring a quick unbeaten 51. Farhan, back in the national team after impressive performances in the Pakistan Super League, played with flair and confidence, smashing six sixes and five fours…

Pakistan’s javelin ace Arshad Nadeem and fellow athlete Muhammad Yasir have secured spots in the finals of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea. This achievement comes just months after Arshad’s historic gold medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters. Arshad qualified impressively with a strong 86.34m throw on his very first attempt in the A Qualification round, leading the field of 21 finalists. Yasir also made it to the finals with a solid 76.07m throw in the B Qualification round, entering the final ranked ninth.…

Pakistani squash star Noor Zaman has etched his name in history by qualifying for the main draw of the prestigious British Open, becoming the first Pakistani to do so in two decades. The event, currently being held in Birmingham, saw Zaman defeat Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey 3-1 in a gripping final qualifying match. Zaman and El Torkey previously clashed just a month earlier in a memorable U23 World Championship final in Pakistan, where Zaman triumphed in a thrilling 3-2 comeback to claim the title. This time in Birmingham, the stakes were different, but the result was once again in favor…

LAHORE: In a dramatic turn of events, Mohsen Gilani — a former FIFA development officer — emerged as the new president of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Tuesday, winning an intense election against Taha Alizai, the founder of Karachi United. This was the first official PFF election in ten years. Despite Taha being considered the favorite just a day before, claiming support from 13 out of the 24 PFF Congress members, Mohsen secured a narrow 13-11 victory in both voting rounds. The first round required a two-thirds majority, which neither candidate achieved, but Mohsen maintained his edge in the…

Pakistan kickstarts its T20 World Cup preparations with a fresh mindset as they face Bangladesh in the first of a three-match series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. After a disappointing World Cup exit in the USA, the focus is now on testing combinations and building a powerful, modern T20 unit for next year’s tournament in Sri Lanka. With Mike Hesson taking over as head coach and Salman Ali Agha stepping up as captain, Pakistan is clearly shifting gears. The team has already toured Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand, but struggled to secure series wins, using two captains and…

LAHORE: In front of a roaring crowd of 28,000 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Qalandars clinched their third HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in stunning fashion, chasing down a record 202-run target to defeat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets. Led by skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi, Lahore displayed unity, resilience, and a touch of cinematic drama. The spotlight was shared between Shaheen and Sikandar Raza, who made a jaw-dropping last-minute appearance—just 10 minutes before the toss. Raza had just wrapped up a Test match for Zimbabwe in England and made a whirlwind four-city journey, including stopovers in Nottingham, Birmingham, Dubai, and…

ISLAMABAD: Rising squash star Mohammad Ammad claimed the title at the inaugural Jansher Khan PSA Squash Tournament, overcoming Anas Ali in an exciting four-set final held at the Mushaf Squash Complex on Monday. Ammad showcased excellent court control and stamina to beat his opponent with a scoreline of 11-4, 11-6, 7-11, 11-5 in a match that lasted 38 minutes. His performance highlighted his potential as one of the promising names in Pakistan’s squash circuit. The tournament, organized under the banner of the Professional Squash Association (PSA), was launched as a tribute to legendary squash icon Jansher Khan—one of Pakistan’s greatest…