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To provide talented young footballers with an opportunity to put their skills on display and experience stardom with success in the game, Brazil’s veteran great Ronaldinho is establishing a worldwide street soccer league. Organisers of the Ronaldinho Global Street League said Saturday the tournament is slated to begin in late 2023…

Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest spinner in the history of the game to 50 Test wickets, Ramesh Mendis reeled in another five-wicket haul and Asitha Fernando roughed Ireland up. Although they had conceded 492 in the first innings, Sri Lanka completed an innings victory shortly before scheduled tea on day five. Only Harry Tector had mounted any serious…

Prabath Jayasuriya has taken 50 wickets in seven Tests to claim the record for reaching the mark in fewer matches than any other spinner. Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya smashed a 71-year-old record when he dismissed Ireland’s Paul Stirling to claim his 50th Test wicket on the final day of the…

Manchester City asserted their dominance in the Premier League title race after a convincing 4-1 victory over league leaders Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.  Kevin De Bruyne scored twice, while Erling Haaland set up two goals to close in on retaining their crown as English champions.  Despite holding…

Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan has been rewarded for his excellent finish in the recently completed T20I series against New Zealand by making ground on India star Suryakumar Yadav at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings. Rizwan compiled an unbeaten 98* during the fifth and final…

After an intriguing T20I series that finished 2-2, Pakistan and New Zealand head into a five-match ODI series which could be crucial preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup later this year. A riveting T20I series saw New Zealand come from 0-2 behind to level the series with the…

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium honoured Indian star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday by naming a stand after him on his 50th birthday. The ceremony by the stadium was held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the former Indian cricket team captain and announced that they named West Stand, “Sachin Tendulkar…

All hospitals in the federal capital have been put on high alert as part of efforts by the city administration for the safety and well-being of the New Zealand cricket squad during their stay in the city. The visiting team will play the remaining two Twenty20 Internationals of the five-match…

The National Assembly was informed today the government is taking steps to revive the game of hockey. Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari told the House during Question Hour that these efforts include facilitating the players and providing them with better environment. He said our policy also…

 Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya finished with a match haul of 10 wickets as Sri Lanka crushed Ireland by an innings and 280 runs inside three days of the opening test in Galle on Tuesday. This was Sri Lanka’s biggest victory margin in test cricket, while Ireland slumped to their fifth…

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dinesh Chandimal hit unbeaten centuries before Prabath Jayasuriya claimed a five-for as Sri Lanka put visitors Ireland to the sword on the second day of the first Test in Galle on Monday. Sri Lanka declared their first innings on a mammoth 591-6 before reducing Ireland to 117-7,…

Centurions Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis made Ireland’s wayward bowlers toil on Sunday to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on day one of the first Test in Galle. At stumps in hot and humid conditions in the sides’ first Test series, the hosts were 386 for four with…

Real Madrid’s veteran midfielder Luka Modric has rejected an enormous offer of €60m for a two-year contract from Saudi Arabia, Spanish media reported. Reportedly, the Croatian player is desirous of retiring in Madrid, which is why he turned down the offer. The 37-year-old joined the Los Blancos in 2012 and has played a key…

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has jumped a spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 players rankings, while his opening partner Mohammad Rizwan retained the second position as per the latest update. Babar and Rizwan will have the opportunity to close the gap on India’s Suryakumar Yadav, who is placed at the top position…

Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Najam Sethi has rejected any possibility of giving away Pakistan’s right to host the upcoming Asia Cup, saying that there it was “not an option”. In September this year, Pakistan is scheduled to host the much-anticipated event. However, following India’s refusal to travel to…

Tickets for the upcoming matches between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi and Rawalpindi will go on sale from Tuesday (tomorrow), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. Two T20Is and the same number of ODIs between the two sides are set to be played in Rawalpindi. Karachi will host the last three…

Pakistan Cricket Board has nominated Aleem Dar on the ICC International Panel of Umpires. The 54-year-old three-time ICC Umpire of the Year has replaced Ahsan Raza in the international panel, who has been promoted to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. Aleem’s appointment to the international panel means he will remain…

Former Test cricketers and respected match referees Ali Naqvi and Chris Broad will lead the playing control teams in the T20 International and One-Day International series between Pakistan and New Zealand from 14 April till 7 May. Ali Naqvi will be the match referee in the five T20Is – spread…

Sri Lanka’s death bowling nearly pulled it back from the brink, but New Zealand kept their cool to secure an ultimately comfortable four-wicket win in the third and final T20I in Queenstown and with it a 2-1 series victory. Tim Seifert anchored a successful chase of 183 with his 48-ball 88,…

Adviser to Chief Minister Punjab on Sports and Youth Affairs Wahab Riaz inaugurated First Ramzan Sports Series 2023 by playing a shot at the grand colourful opening ceremony at Mini Hockey Stadium on Friday night. Commissioner Lahore Ch Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs…

Ahead of the much-anticipated upcoming T20I and ODI series against New Zealand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the national side’s team management. According to an official statement issued by the cricket board, Rehan-ul-Haq — the general manager of two-time Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Islamabad United — has been appointed team manager.…