Pakistan’s outstanding victory over Sri Lanka
Pakistan’s remarkable performance over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle has spotted a major shuffle amongst the top five on the World Test Championship standings. Babar Azam’s side successfully chased down 342 runs to complete an extraordinary four-wicket
Afridi thinks Virat Kohli should give up captaincy in all formats
Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi has advised Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli, that he should give up captaincy in all formats. Talking to Samaa News Afridi said, “I think he has been a wonderful force for Indian cricket but I think
19-Year-old mountain climber Shehroze Kashif sets two new world records
LAHORE: Pakistani climber Shehroz Kashif has set two new world records with his two successful expeditions of the two highest peaks in the world. The Guinness World Record had recognized Shehroze Kashif as the world’s youngest climber to summit the
T20 World Cup 2021: Can Pakistan defeat Namibia today?
Pakistani social media users have put Namibia on the list of next to take revenge for various reasons in today’s match of the. After seeking revenge from India, New Zealand, and Afghanistan netizens are geared up for sharing hilarious memes
Ali Zafar stands by Virat Kohli after his 10-months old gets rape threats
Famed Pakistani singer Ali Zafar has stood by Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli after his 10-months-old daughter gets rape threats from India. Soon after getting out of the T20 World cup 2021, Indian Cricketers are being criticized badly by the public.
Dodgeball and sports culture
Alpha College recently held the National Dodgeball Championship 2021. The best thing about the event is that it was organised by an educational institution. The main goal was to provide school and college students information about a sport that not
No one can stop Pakistan from regaining its lost glory in sports: Qudsia Raja
There is no doubt that Pakistan has immense talent in sports. Despite the lack of support and official recognition, our athletes are making a name for themselves and their nation. Pakistan women have also shown their talent in sports. One
Sports revival
Sports was the biggest victim of the coronavirus pandemic and events were sidelined for much of the past two years. It still remains a huge logistical and economic challenge in holding large sporting events despite the progress we have made
‘End of an era’: Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid after 16 years
PARIS: Sergio Ramos burst into tears as he said farewell to Real Madrid today (Thursday) after a 16-year spell in which he won 22 trophies and became one of their iconic players. The central defender joined Madrid in 2005 and
Sindh govt to build new hockey sports complex in Karachi
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced to build a new multi-purpose hockey sports complex in Karachi. Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Syed Imtiaz Ali Shah said the Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) Multiple Sports Complex will be constructed on six acres
Replacements for National T20 Cup announced
LAHORE: The replacements for the National T20 Cup have been announced. The First XI tournament will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium and Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, from 30 September to 18 October, while the tournament for the Second
PCB signs three-year broadcast deal for national, domestic matches
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday signed a satellite broadcast deal for broadcast rights with PTV Sports for three years. The agreements were signed in the presence of the Prime Minister who is the PCB’s patron. The broadcasting arrangement is
Jansher Khan to provide squash training in KP
PESHAWAR: Former professional squash player Jansher Khan will train players of Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the request of Chief Minister Mehmood Khan. The former world champion, who was unbeaten for 97 months, was given a media briefing at
Shahid Afridi to work for sports promotion in Punjab
LAHORE: Former cricketer Shahid Afridi has agreed to work with the Punjab government for the promotion of sports in the province. Shahid Afridi is expected to be announced as the brand ambassador for Punjab Sports Board. He will serve in
IPC Ministry, PSB officials embezzle sports honorarium
ISLAMABAD: A complaint has been lodged on the Citizen’s Portal stating that 35 members of the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) had allegedly received millions in honorarium meant for athletes and sportsmen. The PM’s Citizens Portal has sought an explanation from the
Sports disruption in pandemic
With governments imposing lockdowns and travel restrictions amid the global pandemic, sports events continued to postponed, cancelled, or played with spectators. The entire sporting calendar is in disarray as the numbers of coronavirus cases have reached one million worldwide.
Squash legend Azam Khan dies of coronavirus aged 95
LONDON: Azam Khan, widely regarded as one of the greatest squash players of all time, passed away in London on Saturday after being infected with the novel coronavirus. The 95-year-old Azam tested positive for COVID-19 last week and breathed his
Women’s sports and inequalities
Women’s sports have gained immense popularity in recent times reflecting changes in modern societies that increasingly emphasise gender parity and in other parts of the world. Although the level of participation and performance still varies greatly by country and by
Anthony Hopkins to star as Mike Tyson’s legendary trainer
NEW YORK: Veteran actor Anthony Hopkins has been roped in to play boxing icon Mike Tyson’s legendary trainer Cus D’Amato in the upcoming film Cus And Mike. According to Deadline, the film will focus on D’Amato and how he trained
Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to enhance sports cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of sports to facilitate direct cooperation, exchange of sports teams and create opportunity to hold joint sports events between two brotherly countries. Speaking to occasion, Federal Minister
Watson apologizes for ‘illicit’ images, racists comments
Australian cricketer Shane Watson has apologized to fans for “illicit” photographs and racists comments on his social media platforms, which reportedly hackers had posted. The all-rounder said in social media posts late Tuesday that both his Twitter and Instagram pages
Sri Lanka thanks Pakistan for great security measures
LAHORE: The Sri Lankan team has said that if they got another chance they would come back to Pakistan. The Sri Lankan officials thanked Pakistan and its security officials for providing them a safe journey. Speaking to media, the Lankan
Saudi Arabia to stage its first international tennis tournament
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will stage its first-ever international tennis tournament, a men’s exhibition event in December. The tournament worth $3 million is being staged in Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh, the venue for the world heavyweight title rematch between
Pakistan win toss, decide to bat first against Sri Lanka
KARACHI: Pakistan has won the toss and decided to bat first against Sri Lanka in second One-day International (ODI) at National Stadium today. The second game of the three-match ODI series was supposed to be played on Sunday but again
Misbah announces names of players for Pak vs SL ODI series
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket team’s newly selected Coach and Chief Selector Misbah ul Haq has announced the names of 20 probable players for the training camp. Pakistan’s cricket team will play against Sri Lanka on September 27. The training will start
Abdul Qadir’s son to play for Australian PM’s XI
Canberra: Usman Qadir, legendary Pakistani cricketer Abdul Qadir’s son, has been selected to play in Australia Prime Minister’s XI against South Africa in Canberra. Abdul Qadir, the father of 25 years old, took 236 wickets in 67 Tests from 1977
Humaira Farah: Pakistan’s first female umpire
LAHORE: The PCB website on Wednesday featured the achievements of Humaira Farah, Pakistan’s first female umpire, in an article which also included a brief interview with the female match official. The article stated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has
India threatening Sri Lanka not to play in Pakistan: Fawad Chaudhary
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhary on Tuesday has said India is using cheap tactics. He further claimed that India has threatened Sri Lankan players over not to play in Pakistan. In his tweet, Chaudhry said, according