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  • April 21, 2025

    Islamabad United Crush Karachi Kings to Keep Perfect PSL 2025 Streak Alive

    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 captain...

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  • April 18, 2025

    Van Dijk Extends Liverpool Stay with New Two-Year Deal Amid Premier League Title Charge

    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 as Liverpool...

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  • April 18, 2025

    Fatima Sana Powers Pakistan Women into ICC World Cup 2025 with Commanding Win Over Thailand

    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 with...

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  • April 17, 2025

    Cricket Returns to the Olympics at LA28 with Pomona Venue Confirmed

    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, with...

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  • April 17, 2025

    Islamabad United Dominates Multan Sultans by 47 Runs in HBL PSL Match

    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. Holder's...

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  • April 16, 2025

    Sahibzada Farhan’s Blazing Ton Powers Islamabad United to 102-Run Win Over Zalmi

    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 sixes. He...

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