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August 25, 2025

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Fatima Sana to Captain Pakistan in Women’s World Cup 2025

Pakistan will march into this year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup under fresh leadership, as all-rounder Fatima Sana has been appointed captain of the 15-member squad announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday. The highly anticipated tournament, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, will see Pakistan play all of their matches in Colombo under the hybrid model agreed upon earlier this year. With India unwilling to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, Dubai was chosen as a neutral venue for India’s fixtures, while Sri Lanka was picked as the...
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August 25, 2025

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Afghanistan Banks on Spin for T20 Tri-Series and Asia Cup

Afghanistan has announced a squad brimming with spin talent as they prepare for a busy stretch of cricket in the United Arab Emirates. The team will be led by Rashid Khan, their talismanic captain and one of the world’s most feared bowlers in the shortest format. Joining him are Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, and the rising teenage spinner AM Ghazanfar, creating a formidable spin department that promises to test even the most seasoned batters. Also Read: Shaheen Afridi Backs Young Talent Amid Pakistan’s T20 Transition The squad was unveiled ahead of the T20 tri-series involving Pakistan and the hosts...
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August 23, 2025

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Shaheen Afridi Backs Young Talent Amid Pakistan’s T20 Transition

Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has voiced strong confidence in the country’s emerging cricketers, urging fans and critics alike to back the next generation as the team transitions away from the long-dominant T20 opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Also Read: Pakistan MMA Chief Pushes to Make Mixed Martial Arts a Premier Sport The shift comes under the new leadership of head coach Mike Hesson and T20I captain Salman Ali Agha, who have steered Pakistan toward a more aggressive brand of cricket. Both Babar and Rizwan have been sidelined for now, with Hesson publicly stating that the senior duo...
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August 23, 2025

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Pakistan MMA Chief Pushes to Make Mixed Martial Arts a Premier Sport

On the sidelines of the Pakistan Open MMA Championship, Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation president Omar Ahmed laid out an ambitious plan to turn Mixed Martial Arts into one of the country’s top sports, while warning of the systemic challenges that threaten its growth. Also Read: Pakistan Fall Short at Asian Shooting Championships A former kickboxer and director of the World Talent Agency for South Asia, Omar highlighted the difficulty of attracting advertisers in a cricket-dominated market, where the Pakistan Super League remains the only established sports property. He pointed to global models like the UFC, NBA and NFL, arguing that Pakistan...
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August 22, 2025

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Pakistan Fall Short at Asian Shooting Championships

Pakistan’s shooters endured a disappointing outing at the Asian Shooting Championships in Kazakhstan, where medal hopes faded despite strong efforts from the country’s top marksmen and women. Also Read: Violence Erupts at Copa Sudamericana Match in Buenos Aires Sulaiman Khan, competing in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle, finished 37th out of 48 with an aggregate of 618.0. The event was dominated by Kazakhstan’s Islam Satpayev, who clinched gold with 250.1, while China’s Dingke Lu and South Korea’s Hajun Park secured silver and bronze respectively. Earlier, two-time Olympian Gulfam Joseph placed 18th in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol with 577—22x, while compatriot Shahzaib Ahmed...
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August 22, 2025

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Violence Erupts at Copa Sudamericana Match in Buenos Aires

A Copa Sudamericana match between Argentina’s Independiente and Universidad de Chile descended into shocking violence on Wednesday, leaving ten people injured and 90 arrested after clashes between rival fans at the Libertadores de America stadium in Buenos Aires. Also Read: Olympic Champion Imane Khelif Dismisses Retirement Rumors The round-of-16 second-leg encounter was abandoned in the 48th minute with the score at 1-1 after chaos broke out. Violence erupted at halftime when visiting Universidad de Chile supporters began throwing stones, bottles, sticks, and even stadium seats at Independiente fans. Home supporters retaliated, storming the away section, where some visiting fans were beaten and...
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