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Bayern Munich in talks to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo
Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo is in talks to join German champions Bayern Munich before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. A deal for the Portugal full-back is still to be completed but the proposal is for an initial loan with a 70m euro (£61.5m) option to buy in the summer. The 28-year-old…
Read More »Steven Smith and Beth Mooney named Australia’s cricketers of the year
Steven Smith and Beth Mooney took the top honours at the Cricket Australia awards while Usman Khawaja was named the inaugural Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year. Smith claimed the Allan Border Medal for a record-equaling fourth time – joining Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke with that tally…
Read More »Babar’s comparison to Virat Kohli is unfair : Misbah-ul-Haq
Pakistan’s former skipper Misbah-ul-Haq said Sunday that he was disappointed over speculations around Babar Azam’s captaincy, saying the way the player was targeted was not right. Talking to reporters in Lahore, the former head coach Misbah said: “No matter who is the captain, a change should only be made after…
Read More »Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open
Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men’s title by using all of his talent and nous to see off Stefanos Tsitsipas. Serbia’s Djokovic started strongly and dug deep in the second set on his way to a 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5)…
Read More »Babar Azam declared cricketer of the year for 2022
Pakistan’s batting genius Babar Azam has bagged another accolade as he has been named the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Men’s Cricketer of 2022. The Pakistan skipper scored 2598 runs in 44 matches in 2022, averaging 54.12 with eight centuries and 15 half-centuries. In 2022, Babar became…
Read More »ICC Women’s U-19 T20 WC: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 103 runs
In the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup at Potchefstroom in South Africa, New Zealand beat Pakistan by 103 runs. Batting first, New Zealand scored 178 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in allotted 20 overs. In reply, Pakistan scored 75 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in…
Read More »Shoaib Akhtar bows out of biopic ‘Rawalpindi Express’
Pakistan’s former cricket star Shoaib Akhtar — nicknamed “Rawalpindi Express” — has disassociated himself from his biopic of the same name. Citing a violation of the agreement, Akhtar announced on social media on Saturday, that he had parted ways with the makers of his biopic. Taking to Twitter, the fast blower wrote:…
Read More »Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi performs Umrah
Pakistan ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is in Saudi Arabia, recently had the privilege to perform Umrah. Shaheen has not distanced himself from social media and is keeping his fans updated with all that he’s doing. Taking to two social media platforms — Twitter and Instagram — the fast bowler shared a…
Read More »12th Rashid D. Habib Golf: Waheed Baloch reclaimed trophy
Final Round of Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 was played on Sunday, 22nd January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Last year’s defending champion Waheed Baloch from KGC with gross of 277, 11 under par reclaimed the trophy. The runner-up this year…
Read More »Hole-in-one : Bank Al Habib will reward Ashas with a brand new Toyota car
Third Round of Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 was played on Saturday, 21st January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Muhammad Zubair from KGC fired 69, 3 under par to lead on third day with his gross 206, 10 under par. Defending…
Read More »HBL PSL 8 schedule announced
Lahore Qalandars will have an opportunity make history when they will take on Multan Sultans in the opening match of the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday, 13 February. Lahore Qalandars had defeated defending champions Multan Sultans at the Gaddafi Stadium by 42…
Read More »12th Rashid D. Habib Golf: Muhammad Shehzad rises on second day
Second Round of Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 was played on Friday, 20th January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Muhammad Shehzad who tied lead with six other on day one, shot 67, five under par and maintained lead to second day…
Read More »12th Rashid D. Habib Golf: Young golf talent shines to joins leaders on day one
First Round of Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 was played on Thursday, 19th January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Defending Champion Waheed Baloch, Pakistan’s Ace Golfer Shabbir Iqbal, Muhammad Zubair, Zahir Shah, Muhammad Shehzad and Asad Khan shared 69, three under…
Read More »Azhar Ali to play county cricket
Azhar Ali, who retired from Test cricket last year in December, is committed to playing county cricket. The right-handed batter was signed by Worcestershire County Club for the 2023 season after he led them well in the last edition. Azhar scored 656 runs in 11 matches in LV — Insurance…
Read More »12th Rashid D. Habib Golf 2023 from 19th January
Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 will tee off on Thursday, 19th January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). The final round will be played on Sunday, 22nd January. More than hundred top golfers will compete in the Professionals category for the most…
Read More »Mohammad Azharuddin advised Babar to reconsider his batting position
Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin Saturday backed Babar Azam as captain of the Pakistan cricket team, but advised him to reconsider his batting position. Talking to a group of Pakistani journalists in Abu Dhabi, Azharuddin said that Babar is a top-class player, but it would be unfair to expect him to…
Read More »New Zealand trounce Pakistan to take ODI series 2-1
Glenn Phillips smashed a quickfire half century to guide New Zealand to a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third one-day international in Karachi on Friday and clinch the series 2-1. Phillips scored an unbeaten 63 off 42 balls, hitting four fours and four sixes, as New Zealand chased down…
Read More »PCB’s talks with Mickey Arthur to coach Pakistan fall through
The PCB’s talks with former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur for a new stint as head coach or consultant of the men’s team have not worked out. The PCB, via a statement, said that Arthur’s long-term contract with Derbyshire meant he couldn’t take the head coach role right away and…
Read More »Sean Abbott, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk put Sixers on top of the table
Sydney Sixers stalwarts Sean Abbott, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk starred as their side moved to the top of the BBL ladder with a seven-wicket win over Sydney Thunder. Paceman Abbott spearheaded a strong Sixers bowling effort as they restricted Thunder to 133 for eight in their Sydney Smash derby at Sydney Showground Stadium. Sixers…
Read More »Erwee and Bavuma hold Australia off to ensure a draw
South Africa defied Australia’s bold push for an improbable victory, and series sweep, as the third Test ended in a draw at the SCG. After following on, South Africa were 106 for 2 in their second innings when play ended five overs before the close. The surface played slowly and…
Read More »Tickets for Pak v NZ ODIs go on sale
Tickets for the three One-Day Internationals between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Bank Cricket Arena are available online at www.pcb.bookme.pk. The fans can pay through Easypaisa, Jazz Cash, credit or debit cards, or bank transfers.The ticket prices are: PKR250 for general enclosures (Nasim-ul-Ghani, Iqbal Qasim, Mohammad Brothers, Intikhab…
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