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KARACHI: Newcastle United cult hero Nolberto Solano officially arrived in Pakistan on Saturday, receiving a warm welcome at the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) headquarters in Lahore as he assumed charge as head coach of the national senior and under-23 teams. Also Read: Pakistan omit Babar Azam, Rizwan from Asia Cup T20 squad The former Peruvian wing wizard, who thrilled fans during his Premier League career, carries a rich coaching pedigree. His standout achievement came in 2018 when, as assistant coach, he helped guide Peru to their first FIFA World Cup finals in 36 years. “We need to work really hard…

Pakistan have left out star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20 squad announced on Sunday for the Asia Cup and a preparatory tri-series against Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates later this month. ALSO READ: Steve Smith eyes Ashes glory and Olympic dream The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the move in a press release, noting that while both players have been prolific in the format, they have not featured since December. Head coach Mike Hesson explained the decision by pointing to other players’ strong performances. “We know what a fine player Babar is,” Hesson told reporters. “Babar…

Australian batting legend Steve Smith is gearing up for another Ashes showdown, confident that England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach will face a stern test on Australian soil later this year. READ MORE: Thrills and Records at Chengdu World Games Smith, who trails only Sir Don Bradman and Allan Border in Test runs against England, said he is excited about the contest but doubts whether England’s fearless style will translate smoothly to Australian conditions. “Coming down to Australia, particularly for their batters, it’s going to be a big challenge,” Smith said in an interview with Sky Sports. “The pitches here have been…

The World Games in Chengdu brought fresh excitement as athletes pushed boundaries and new formats added unpredictability to the competition. In speed climbing, China’s Long Jianguo electrified home fans by setting a new national record of 4.74 seconds to capture the men’s four-lane title. It was the first time the four-lane format featured at a multi-sport event, replacing the traditional head-to-head races with four climbers competing simultaneously. Also Read: Pakistan’s Tayiba Ashraf Wins Triple Gold at International Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia Long, a former World Cup winner, said the format brought both fun and pressure. “There’s a lot of unpredictability.…

Pakistan’s flag flew high in Kuala Lumpur as national taekwondo athlete Tayiba Ashraf scripted history by winning three gold medals at the International Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia on Tuesday. READ MORE: Pakistan’s Asif Misses Medal Despite Stunning 141 Clearance at World Games Competing against a field of 6,500 athletes from 35 nations, Tayiba showcased her remarkable versatility by excelling across three disciplines — the virtual fight, pair poomsae, and the fiercely contested 49kg fight category. Her golden hat-trick not only underlined her personal skill and resilience but also marked a proud moment for Pakistan on the global stage. A Historic…

Pakistan’s snooker hopes came to a heartbreaking end at the World Games in Chengdu, as Mohammad Asif narrowly missed out on a medal despite producing one of the tournament’s most breathtaking moments — a flawless 141 clearance. READ MORE: Duplantis Sets 13th Pole Vault World Record at 6.29m in Budapest The seasoned cueist, aiming to deliver a podium finish as a gift for Pakistan’s Independence Day, first fell short in the semi-finals against China’s Xiao Guodong. The home favorite, a former Wuhan Open champion, showed no mercy, outclassing Asif with a 2-0 victory. Guodong swept the first frame 80-0 with…

Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis once again redefined the limits of pole vaulting on Tuesday, breaking his own world record with a clearance of 6.29 metres at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. It was the 13th time the 25-year-old has set a new world mark, continuing a remarkable streak of dominance in the sport. READ MORE: Seales’ Six-for Powers West Indies to Historic ODI Series Win The two-time Olympic and world champion maintained his habit of raising the bar by just one centimetre, surpassing the 6.28m he achieved in Stockholm in June. His record-setting leap came on the second attempt at…

Jayden Seales produced a devastating spell of fast bowling to lead the West Indies to a 202-run victory over Pakistan in the decisive third one-day international in Trinidad on Tuesday. His career-best 6-18 tore through the visitors’ top order and ensured Pakistan were dismissed for just 92, chasing a target of 295. READ MORE: Italian Orienteering Athlete Mattia Debertolis Dies at World Games in Chengdu Batting first, the West Indies posted 294-6 from their 50 overs, with captain Shai Hope anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 120. His late partnership with Justin Greaves yielded 110 runs in just over eight…

Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis tragically passed away during the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China. The 29-year-old collapsed on August 8 while competing in the men’s middle-distance event and died four days later, according to a joint statement from the World Games organisers and the International Orienteering Federation (IOF). READ MORE: India Emerges as Strong Contender for 2030 Commonwealth Games The World Games, a prestigious multisport event held every four years for disciplines not featured in the Olympics, was hosting its 12th edition in Chengdu. This year’s competition brought together around 4,000 athletes from across the globe to compete…

India is making a determined push to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, with strong backing from the government and a clear ambition to stage major international sporting events. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) sees this as a crucial milestone in its larger goal of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games in the same city. READ MORE: Asif, Nasir Shine at World Games; Poland’s Kozerska Breaks Freediving Record A delegation from the Commonwealth Sports Federation visited Ahmedabad last week, sharing insights from past editions of the Games and working with Indian officials to prepare a comprehensive bid. The final proposal…