Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan announced on Saturday the birth of his first child, a daughter, sharing photos along with the news. Posting on Instagram and X, the 26-year-old expressed his gratitude, saying he was "grateful beyond words for …

Cricket will once again shine as a symbol of hope and solidarity as former Pakistan captain Babar Azam takes to the field today at 1pm for a special exhibition match aimed at raising funds for flood relief efforts. Organised by Peshawar Zalmi, th…

Record-breaking Novak Djokovic hit his stride as he overcame Cam Norrie to reach the fourth round of the US Open. Djokovic’s dominant performance showcased his experience and skill, keeping him on course in the Grand Slam tournament. He produced …

Salman Agha’s 53 and Haris Rauf’s four-wicket haul powered Pakistan to a 39-run victory over Afghanistan in the tri-nation T20 opener in Sharjah, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday. The all-round performance helped Pakistan dominate the match, setting …

Salman Ali Agha is not too concerned by Pakistan’s recent losses.Instead, Pakistan T20 captain is looking forward to his “quality side with exciting youngsters and amazing seniors” doing well at the upcoming tri-nation series and the subsequent Asi…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given domestic contracts to 65 women cricketers. In Domestic Women’s Contract, 20 players were included in gold while 45 were in silver category. Contract period fixed from July 2025 to June 2026. Six internation…

A New Zealand rugby player who had wanted his brain to be studied after suffering from the effects of multiple concussions has died aged 39, police said on Wednesday. Shane Christie, a former Maori All Blacks player, had campaigned for greater aw…

Pakistan recorded a convincing 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan to secure a place in the Quarterfinals of the ATF 12 & under Team Competition Finals, in Singapore. In the first singles match, Rashid Ali Bachani defeated Zinatulin Milan 6-4, 6-2. …

Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday took to social media to announce his retirement from the Indian Premier League. The prolific cricket figure in India wrote: “Special day and hence a special beginning. They say every end…

Boston’s Lucas Giolito pitched eight shutout innings to overshadow the return of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish, as the visiting Red Sox defeated the Orioles 5-0 on Tuesday night. Trevor Story and David Hamilton both homered off Bradish, …

Fast bowler Will O’Rourke will be out for at least three months with a stress fracture in his lower back, New Zealand Cricket said onb Tuesday, adding to a mounting injury list. The 24-year-old was injured while bowling in the first Test against …

A Russian swimmer went missing during Istanbul’s annual cross-continental Bosphorus race, with officials confirming Monday that his tracking chip showed no record of him leaving the water. Authorities identified the missing participant as 30-year…

Fast bowler Will O'Rourke will be sidelined for at least three months due to a stress fracture in his lower back, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Tuesday, adding to the team’s growing injury list. The 24-year-old sustained the injury while b…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it is planning to appoint new captains for one-day internationals (ODIs) and Test matches. In a statement issued on Monday, the board dismissed claims that Mohammad Rizwan…

Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrated the first birthday of his son, Aliyaar Afridi, with a heartfelt post on social media. Sharing adorable pictures on Instagram, the left-arm pacer reflected on his journey into fatherhood with an emotional note. “Happ…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has clarified that he had no role in the decision to leave out star players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025. “Let me make it clear, I…

Marc Marquez continued his winning streak as he cruised to victory in the Hungarian Sprint race by almost three seconds on Sunday to pad his championship lead. It was a seventh straight Sprint victory for the Spaniard who has also won the last si…

US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will host the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this December. Appearing alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House, Trump hailed the tournament as “the biggest event in sport…

Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi shared his thoughts on the absence of senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to 28. Babar and Rizwan, who h…

Cricket South Africa on Thursday announced the formation of a local organising committee for the 2027 50-over World Cup, confirming that 44 of the tournament’s 54 matches will be staged across eight venues in South Africa. The remaining 10 fixtur…

More than 100 football fans were in custody Thursday after Argentine and Chilean supporters fought with knives, sticks, stun grenades, and bathroom fittings during a club knock-out match near Buenos Aires. An official for Argentine side Independi…

The national cricket team is departing for Dubai today to participate in the upcoming Tri-Nation Series and the ACC Asia Cup T20. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the national squad will travel in four different groups from various …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) started a nationwide talent hunt targeting schools across the country. More than 400 schools from 39 districts will take part. The first phase will see trials at the selected schools. Over 60 coaches will conduct …

Mohamed Salah made history on Tuesday by becoming the first player to win the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year award three times, after leading Liverpool to Premier League glory. The Egyptian forward scored…

Two senior cricketers, Mohammad Rizwan and former captain Babar Azam, who were previously placed in Category A, have been moved down to Category B in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contracts for the 2025–26 season. Shan Masood, who wa…

Pakistani judoka Malaika Noor has made history by claiming a silver medal at the 2025 Amman Asian Open Judo Championship, becoming the first Pakistani woman to win a medal at any Asian-level judo event. Competing in the 52kg category, the 20-year…

Former captain Babar Azam has been told to improve his batting against spin and boost his overall strike rate to be considered for Twenty20 Internationals, coach Mike Hesson said. Babar is the national team's batting mainstay in other formats…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is nearing the finalization of its new central contracts list, with notable changes expected in the upcoming announcement. Sources indicate that former national captain Babar Azam faces uncertainty over retaining …

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters warned on Saturday that anyone found guilty of racist abuse could face stadium bans and potential legal action. His remarks came a day after Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo was subjected to racist abuse…

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters warned on Saturday that anyone found guilty of racist abuse could face stadium bans and potential legal action. His remarks came a day after Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo was subjected to racist abuse…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a 17-member national squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and the tri-nation series in the UAE, with the most striking development being the omission of star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. All-rou…

Pakistan’s squash players Ashab Irfan and Asim Khan delivered impressive performances to book their places in the semifinals of the ongoing Johns Creek Open in the United States. Top seed Asim Khan battled past Egypt’s Omar El Kattan, sealing a 3…

England batter Joe Root says his 158-Test career has prepared him better than ever to end England’s long winless run in Australia as he gears up for the upcoming Ashes series. Root, who recently climbed to second place on the all-time Test run-sc…

A brilliant performance from Jayden Seales powered the West Indies to a dominant 202-run win over Pakistan in the third and deciding one-day international in Trinidad on Tuesday. The pace ace ripped through Pakistan’s top order, finishing with ex…

Manchester City are considering a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo as they look to revamp their attack, with the Brazilian emerging as a top contender to potentially replace Jack Grealish. According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Cit…

Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis passed away on Tuesday during the World Games in Chengdu, China, after collapsing mid-competition, organisers confirmed. The 29-year-old was found unconscious on August 8 during an orienteering event…

Pakistan and West Indies will clash in the third and final one-day international (ODI) of the series at Tarouba on Tuesday. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm, with the series currently tied 1-1. Pakistan claimed victory in the opening OD…

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted to concerns over the fifth-bowler option, saying a final decision on the playing XI for Tuesday’s series decider against West Indies would be made at the last moment following Sunday’s defeat in the second …

Pakistan’s veteran cueist Muhammad Asif kicked off his World Games 2025 snooker campaign in style, defeating China’s Xiaolong Liang in straight frames in his opening Group B match. Asif dominated the best-of-three encounter, clinching a 2-0 win. …