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Pakistan Women batter Sidra Amin remains optimistic about her team’s chances in the decisive third ODI against Sri Lanka, saying the players will give their all to win the series. Reflecting on her unbeaten century in the second ODI, Sidra said Asian pitches are generally on the slower side, but…

Sri Lanka overhauled Pakistan’s 273-run total with eight wickets in hand and 19 balls to spare as Vishmi Gunaratne and Harshitha Samarawickrama scored centuries to level the three-match ICC Women’s Championship series here at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota on Saturday. The two sides will now face off…

Zoofishan Ayyaz’s breezy 44 not out in a successful 110-run chase against South Africa on Wednesday evening in the fourth T20 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi helped Pakistan set up the series decider on Friday. Pakistan had earlier won the second match by 47 runs, defending their 125-run…

South Africa displayed clinical all-round performance against Pakistan to take the third game of the five-match U19 women’s T20 series by 52 runs as they successfully defended their 158-run total here at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Sunday night. Skipper Mieke van Voorst played a momentum-boosting 57-run knock…

Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Program represented Pakistan at an event titled “One World, One Game, One Goal: Football as a Catalyst for Youth Mental Health and Well-Being” organized by the United Nations Youth Office and FIFA. On the occasion, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan presented the TRIONDA, the official match…

The Women’s National Selection Committee has named 15-member squads for the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place in Hambantota, Sri Lanka from 23 July to 4 August. Fatima Sana continues to lead the side in the ODI format, while Muneeba Ali Siddiqui has been named…

The Rawalpindi Division Basketball Association (RDBA) has finalized a 16-member squad to represent the division in the Commissioner Cup Basketball Championship, scheduled to be held in Faisalabad from July 24 to 28, 2026. The team was selected following two days of trials organized by the RDBA on July 15 and…

Pakistan Women Under-19 produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat South Africa Women Under-19 by 47 runs in the second T20, leveling the five-match series 1-1. Batting first, Pakistan posted 125/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Ravail Farhan anchored the innings with an unbeaten 68 off 64 balls, smashing nine…

Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium, ending England’s hopes of reaching their first men’s World Cup final since 1966. England looked destined for the final after Anthony Gordon gave Thomas Tuchel’s side a deserved lead in…

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) emerged as the overall champion in both the men’s and women’s categories at the National Weightlifting Championships 2026, while Punjab finished as runners-up in the prestigious event held at the National Coaching Centre, Lahore. The five-day championship, organized by the Interim Committee of the Pakistan…

Trials to select the Rawalpindi Division Basketball Team for the upcoming Commissioner Cup/Punjab Inter Divisional Basketball Championship 2026 will be held on 15 and 16 July 2026 in Rawalpindi. The championship is scheduled to take place from 24 to 28 July 2026 in Faisalabad, bringing together top divisional teams from…

South Africa got off to a triumphant start in the University of Lahore presents Rivaj women’s U19 T20 series with a four-wicket win over Pakistan as they chased the 104-run target with 24 balls to spare here at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday night. Left-arm pacer Shahar…

Spain delivered a commanding performance to defeat France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, booking their place in only their second-ever World Cup final and extending their unbeaten run to a record-equalling 37 international matches. Despite France entering the contest as favourites, boasting attacking stars such as Kylian…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will showcase another proud achievement for Pakistan as the newly designed Trionda Final official match ball, manufactured in Sialkot, will be used in the tournament’s semi-finals and final. Produced by Forward Sports for Adidas, the special edition ball highlights Pakistan’s world-renowned expertise in football manufacturing.…

The Pakistan Test team departed from Islamabad International Airport on Sunday for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. The squad will travel from Islamabad to the Caribbean via Doha and London before arriving in the West Indies. Pakistan will play matches in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad…

Pakistan Women’s U19 will take on South Africa Women’s U19 in the first of the five-match T20 series at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday, 14 July. The second T20 will take place on Friday, 17 July, while the third T20 will be held on Sunday, 19 July.…

Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday at SoFi Stadium. The victory sets up a blockbuster semi-final clash against France, with the European champions now just one…

Pakistan’s top male and female weightlifters will compete in the National Weightlifting Championships, scheduled to take place from July 10 to 15 at the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) National Training and Coaching Centre in Lahore. The event will bring together elite and emerging athletes representing affiliated departments, provinces and regional…

Defending champions Argentina produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an enthralling Round of 16 clash in Atlanta. The three-time world champions appeared to be heading for a shock exit after Egypt raced into…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious FIFA World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end as Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16, bringing the legendary forward’s final World Cup campaign to a close. Spain secured victory deep into stoppage time when Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal,…

Belgium booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals with a commanding 4-1 victory over co-hosts the United States, ending the Americans’ campaign in the Round of 16. Charles De Ketelaere starred for Belgium with a brilliant brace, while Hans Vanaken and substitute Romelu Lukaku also found the…