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KARACHI: The fifth round of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025 lit up Karachi with powerful performances from two of Pakistan’s rising stars — Sidra Amin and Sadaf Shamas — as Stars and Challengers registered important wins in their respective matches on Tuesday. At the National Bank Stadium, Stars were in early trouble at 19-3 after choosing to bat against Conquerors. But their captain Sidra Amin, currently the tournament’s top scorer, delivered yet another match-winning performance. Batting at No. 3, Sidra held the innings together with a sensational 78 off 58 balls, smashing 7 fours and 3 sixes, and carried…

After a tense interruption caused by regional military escalation, the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is all set to resume. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released a revised schedule for the remaining eight matches, which will restart on May 17 and end with the final on May 25 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Why PSL Was Postponed On May 8, a drone attack near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium—just before the scheduled match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi—forced the immediate suspension of the tournament. This incident came amidst heightened military tension between Pakistan and India, leading to the withdrawal…

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, which faced an abrupt pause due to heightened cross-border tensions between Pakistan and India, is officially back on track. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that the remaining eight matches will resume on May 17, with the final slated for May 25 in Rawalpindi. This development comes after the league was moved to the UAE and later postponed following an alarming incident—an Indian drone crashed near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium just as tensions between the neighboring countries escalated. “Let the Aura Take Over” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Chairman Naqvi shared the update, stating that…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially named Mike Hesson, the former head coach of New Zealand, as the new White-ball Head Coach for the Pakistan men’s cricket team. Hesson will assume responsibility for both ODI and T20I squads, stepping into a role that had been vacant since Gary Kirsten’s resignation in late 2023. The appointment comes at a crucial time as Pakistan prepares to host Bangladesh for a five-match T20 series starting May 25. The decision to bring Hesson onboard is aimed at stabilizing leadership and rebuilding the team’s white-ball performance following inconsistent showings in recent international events. Why…

Sandro Tonali got the Magpies off to a flying start with a goal in the second minute, setting the tone for a dominant display. Chelsea’s chances took a major hit when Nicolas Jackson received a straight red card for elbowing Sven Botman late in the first half. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Chelsea attempted to hold firm, but Bruno Guimaraes sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike, ensuring Newcastle claimed their seventh victory in nine league outings. The win pushed Newcastle to third place in the table, now three points ahead of sixth-placed Aston Villa, and kept them firmly on course…

Barcelona delivered a statement win on Sunday, roaring back from a two-goal deficit to defeat arch-rivals Real Madrid 4-3 in an electrifying El Clasico at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium. With only three games left in the La Liga season, this victory moves Barca seven points clear at the top. A win in their next match could officially seal their 28th Spanish league title. Despite a thunderous start by Real Madrid — who looked to shake things up early — it was Barcelona who emerged victorious in a wild, back-and-forth contest. Kylian Mbappe scored twice within the first 15 minutes to…

KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has officially announced that Karachi will host the 35th National Games from December 6 to 13, after the event was postponed earlier this year due to “unavoidable circumstances.” Originally scheduled for May 1–9, the National Games were delayed in April. Now, with fresh momentum and renewed planning, the city is set to welcome athletes from across Pakistan for one of the country’s biggest sporting events. The announcement came during a high-level meeting at CM House on Friday, where Murad Ali Shah met with a delegation from the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to…

KARACHI – In a dramatic turn of events, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) postponed the remainder of the PSL 2025 season just hours after announcing its relocation to the United Arab Emirates. The decision comes in response to escalating military tensions between Pakistan and India, marking a significant disruption in regional cricketing calendars. In a press release issued on Friday, the PCB stated that recent developments, including the firing of surface-to-surface missiles from India and the incursion of 78 surveillance drones across the Line of Control (LoC), left no choice but to halt the tournament. “The safety and mental well-being…

KARACHI: Captain Rameen Shamim’s all-round heroics powered Challengers to a thrilling four-wicket win over Stars in their second-round clash of the National Women’s T20 Tournament on Thursday at the Oval Academy Ground. After claiming 2-17 with the ball, Rameen returned to seal the chase with a match-winning 21 off just 12 balls*, including a six in the final over. Chasing 118, Challengers reached the target in 19.2 overs, marking their first victory in the tournament. Opener Sadaf Shamas top-scored with a brisk 32, while Natalia Parvaiz (18) and Aliya Riaz (17) chipped in. For Stars, Tuba Hassan stood out with…

NEW DELHI – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 “with immediate effect for one week” following rising cross-border tensions with Pakistan and the mid-match abandonment of Thursday’s game in Dharamsala. Though the BCCI initially cited a stadium power failure, sources confirmed that air raid alerts in nearby Jammu and Pathankot led to panic and eventually forced the game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals to be called off. Security Over Sport “The decision was taken after due consultation with franchises, broadcasters, and sponsors,” said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. “We…