Author: The Team PK

Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics, has dismissed any suggestion of humiliation following his unsuccessful bid to become president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), instead reaffirming his commitment to the sport he leads. Speaking at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, Coe addressed the media after finishing third in the IOC presidential vote held in Costa Navarino, Greece. In a historic win, Kirsty Coventry, a former Olympic gold medalist swimmer from Zimbabwe, secured 49 of 97 votes to become the first African and first woman to lead the IOC. Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, a long-serving IOC member, garnered 28…

Bangladesh’s cricket community was shaken on Monday as former national ODI captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack during a domestic match and was rushed to hospital in critical condition. The 36-year-old cricketer was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 50-over match. He participated in the pre-match toss but soon after, complained of chest pain. Tamim received immediate medical attention on the field before being transferred to a nearby hospital in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka. “He suffered a heart attack. What I know so far is that his heart started to function better,”…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly dismissed media reports suggesting financial instability, confirming that the board is on course to earn Rs3 billion in profit from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This figure exceeds earlier estimates and reflects the board’s solid financial standing. During a press conference on Thursday, Amir Mir, advisor to the PCB chairman, clarified that reports—particularly from Indian media—about financial losses from the Champions Trophy were false and misleading. He also criticized segments of Pakistani media for amplifying this narrative without verification. “The Indian media has spread propaganda about PCB’s financial struggles related to the…

Pakistan’s T20 series against New Zealand came alive in spectacular fashion on Friday as Hasan Nawaz smashed a historic maiden century, leading his team to a resounding nine-wicket win at Eden Park, Auckland. The 23-year-old opener, who started his international career with back-to-back ducks in the first two T20s, turned the tide with an unbeaten 105 off just 44 balls, the fastest T20 century by any Pakistani. His breathtaking knock powered Pakistan to 207-1 in only 16 overs, chasing down New Zealand’s formidable 204-run total with remarkable ease. Nawaz’s innings was a display of fearless and calculated aggression. He tore…

The Pakistan Padel Federation (PPF) has officially announced the National Padel Championship, set to be held from April 11 to 13 at Padelverse. This major event marks a significant milestone in the promotion and growth of padel in Pakistan and will feature three competitive categories: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles. Organized under the banner of the International Padel Federation and Padel-Asia, and in partnership with Padelverse and Play Pro, the championship promises to showcase top-tier talent and provide a platform for Pakistani players to make their mark on the regional and global padel scene. In a move to encourage widespread…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a reminder to the International Cricket Council (ICC), seeking a formal explanation regarding the exclusion of its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sumair Ahmed Syed, from the post-match presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy final. The final, which was held between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, concluded without any Pakistani representative present on stage, despite Pakistan being the tournament’s host nation. Earlier, the PCB filed an official protest condemning the ICC for not including Syed, who also served as the tournament director, in the closing ceremony. The board…

Seventeen-year-old Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, becoming the youngest Indian Wells champion since Serena Williams in 1999. Her remarkable victory also marks her second Masters 1000 title of the year, following her triumph in Dubai, and cements her status as a rising force in women’s tennis. With this win, Andreeva improved her season record to a tour-leading 19-3 and solidified her place in the WTA Top 10. Despite losing the first set and facing a formidable opponent in…

New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second T20 International of the five-match series, held at the University Oval in Dunedin. The home side, showcasing sheer power hitting, chased down the 136-run target with 11 balls remaining in a rain-reduced contest to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. After rain delayed the start by 90 minutes, the match was shortened to 15 overs per side. Pakistan, put in to bat, stumbled early, losing opener Hasan Nawaz for a duck for the second match in a row. The visitors were soon reeling at 19 for…

South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has landed in hot water with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after pulling out of his Pakistan Super Association (PSL) commitment to connect the Indian Chief Alliance (IPL). The PCB declared on Sunday that it has served Bosch a lawful take note for breaching legally binding obligations after he marked with Mumbai Indians as a substitution player, in spite of as of now being contracted to Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 2025. Bosch, 30, was picked within the Precious stone category by Peshawar Zalmi amid the PSL Player Draft held on January 13 in Lahore. Be…

Australian sprinting sensation Gout Gout has taken the sports world by storm, clocking the speediest men’s 200m time of 2024 amid the Queensland State Championships. At fair 17 a long time ancient, Gout ran an noteworthy 20.05 seconds within the warms, outperforming all worldwide exhibitions this year and cementing his status as one of the sport’s brightest rising stars. The young person had as of now made features in December when he ran 20.04 seconds, the speediest 200m time ever recorded by a 16-year-old a execution that beat sprinting legend Usain Bolt’s best at that age and overshadowed Australian extraordinary…