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Pakistan’s Fatima Sana has been crowned captain of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 Team of the Tournament, after leading her side to an unbeaten campaign and securing a World Cup spot later this year. Described as Pakistan’s “talisman,” Fatima stood tall with both bat and ball—scoring 103 runs and grabbing 12 wickets. Her match-winning 62 vs Thailand* and a fiery 4/23 against Scotland—despite an injury—cemented her place as the standout performer. Pakistan’s Dominance Reflected in the XI The team features four Pakistani players, showcasing the depth of talent that led them to a flawless run: Muneeba Ali:…

On a night when the Karachi crowd showed up in numbers to support their team at National Bank Stadium, the home side delivered yet another underwhelming performance. Islamabad United, by contrast, continued their flawless campaign in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2025 with a commanding six-wicket win — their fourth in as many games. Karachi Kings, who have struggled with consistency all season, once again fell into their win-one-lose-one rhythm. Batting first on a tricky pitch, they managed only 128-7 in their 20 overs. Islamabad chased it down comfortably, with 17 balls to spare, thanks to a composed partnership between…

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has officially committed his future to the Reds by signing a new two-year contract, putting an end to ongoing speculation about his Anfield future. The 33-year-old Dutch defender, who has been a cornerstone of Liverpool’s recent success, expressed his joy after penning the extension. “It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy,” Van Dijk said. “To be able to extend it with another two years at this club is amazing and I’m so happy.” With this announcement, Van Dijk follows teammate Mohamed Salah in reaffirming loyalty to the club, offering fans a double boost…

Pakistan Women secured their spot in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 after a comprehensive 87-run victory over Thailand in their fourth ODI clash of the qualifiers, held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The win was anchored by skipper Fatima Sana all-round brilliance, as she led from the front with an unbeaten 62 and followed up with a decisive three-wicket haul. Batting first on a sluggish surface, Pakistan posted 205, thanks largely to a game-changing 97-run partnership between Sidra Amin and Fatima Sana. The team found themselves in trouble early at 85-4 after 32 overs, but the duo stabilized the innings…

Cricket long-awaited return to the Olympics was confirmed on Tuesday as Los Angeles 2028 organisers announced that the sport would be held at a purpose-built venue in Pomona, located just east of Los Angeles. This marks the first time since the Paris 1900 Olympics that cricket will feature in the global sporting event, with the competition set to follow a six-team Twenty20 format for both men’s and women’s teams. The announcement is significant, as cricket had been absent from the Olympics for more than a century. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had recognised the sport’s potential to engage new audiences,…

In a dominant display, Islamabad United continued their unbeaten run in the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League 2024, defeating Multan Sultans by 47 runs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. A stellar all-round performance by Jason Holder was the highlight of the match, as the former West Indies captain not only played a pivotal role with the bat but also led with the ball, claiming 4-25. Holder’s impactful cameo with the bat included a quickfire 32 off just 14 balls, featuring three boundaries and two sixes. This helped Islamabad United reach a competitive total of 202-6 in their allotted 20 overs.…

Just months after being overlooked in the HBL PSL draft, Sahibzada Farhan delivered a career-defining performance for Islamabad United, smashing a brutal 106 off just 52 balls to lead his team to a thumping 102-run win over Peshawar Zalmi at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The 29-year-old opener, who had gone unpicked earlier this season, made a resounding statement by building on the form that saw him score three centuries in the National T20 Cup. Islamabad United gave him a second chance — and Farhan didn’t waste it. Opening the innings, Farhan tore into the Zalmi attack, hammering 13 boundaries and five…

Pakistan’s squash talent shined brightly in Melbourne as sisters Mehwish, Sehrish, and Mahnoor Ali cruised into the semi-finals of the Australian Junior Open 2025, dominating their respective categories with straight-set wins. Top seed Mehwish Ali continued her title defense in the U-17 category with a commanding victory over Hong Kong’s Maeghan Wang, winning 11-6, 11-3, 11-2. She now prepares to face Australian Tina Ma, the reigning U-15 champion, in what promises to be a high-stakes semi-final. In the U-15 category, second seed Sehrish Ali made quick work of Chelsea Paule, defeating her 11-2, 11-3, 11-1. Sehrish will now go up…

Marc Marquez proved once again why he’s the man to beat this season, winning the Qatar MotoGP on Sunday after surviving a dramatic first-lap collision with his brother, Alex Marquez. The victory marked Marc’s seventh win in eight races and his third Sunday main race victory in just four weekends — an emphatic statement of form and focus. The drama kicked off right from the start. Marc began from pole, with Alex lining up beside him. As the two brothers approached Turn 2, Alex braked too late and rammed into the back of Marc’s Ducati. Both riders lost valuable time,…

Pakistan Women’s cricket team delivered another clinical performance to secure their third straight win in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers, defeating the West Indies by 65 runs in Lahore. This victory, built on the back of tight spin bowling and a composed innings by opener Sidra Amin, has placed Pakistan at the top of the points table and one step closer to World Cup qualification. Batting first after winning the toss at Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan posted a total of 191. Despite early trouble, Sidra Amin anchored the innings with a well-compiled 54 off 86 balls, marking her 10th…