‘Heartbroken’ Pakistan still hurting from India loss, says Iftikhar
Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed admitted on Wednesday his side were “heartbroken” and still hurting from their agonising opening defeat to arch-rivals India at the Twenty20 World Cup. An epic 82 not out from Virat Kohli powered India to a stunning last-ball win on Sunday in front of a frenzied crowd of more than 90,000 at Melbourne […]
Australia to stay unchanged for Sri Lanka encounter after NZ drubbing
PERTH: Champions Australia will keep faith in the 11 players who were humbled in their T20 World Cup opener against New Zealand as the hosts prepare to face resurgent Sri Lanka, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said on Monday. Australia were bowled out for 111 and lost by 89 runs in Sydney on Saturday, leaving their title […]
5 headaches Pakistan take into World Cup 2022
It wouldn’t exactly be a World Cup if Pakistan head into it with a stable, problem-free bunch. As always, and just as many of its predecessors before, the Class of 2022 has its unique brand of flaws, which it would be hoping to somehow fight through and still be crowned the world champions. Let’s see […]
India’s Rishabh Pant gets ‘goosebumps’ playing Pakistan
India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant said he gets goosebumps playing arch-rivals Pakistan, calling it “a different kind of feeling” to any other team. The two sides meet in a blockbuster clash to open their Twenty20 World Cup campaigns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. About 100,000 fans have snapped up tickets for what is set […]
India need a lot of things to go their way to win World Cup: Rohit Sharma
India begin the T20 World Cup in Australia as one of the favourites but captain Rohit Sharma says a lot of things will have to fall into place if they are to win the title. Inaugural champions India failed to make the knockout stage at last year’s tournament in the United Arab Emirates and have […]
U-23 World Wrestling C’ship: Sajan Bhanwala bags India’s 1st Greco Roman medal in 77kg
India’s truncated squad at the U-23 World Wrestling Championship saw glory after India’s Greco-Roman wrestler Sajan Bhanwala bagged a historic Bronze in the 77kg division on Tuesday. Sajan won India’s first Greco-Roman medal in U-23 Wrestling World Championship.The wrestler got the better of Ukraine’s Dmytro Vasetskyi in the repechage round to win the historic medal. […]
Pat Cummins appointed ODI captain; David Warner’s leadership ban stays for now
Australia Test skipper and pace spearhead Pat Cummins has been entrusted the task of leading the One-day International (ODI) side as well following the retirement of Aaron Finch. Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday endorsed the 29-year-old Cummins, who guided Australia to a 4-0 Ashes triumph earlier this year, to become the country’s 27th ODI captain. […]
Salah-inspired Liverpool down City as Arsenal extend lead in EPL
LONDON: Mohamed Salah produced a moment of magic as Liverpool condemned Manchester City to their first Premier League defeat of the season on Sunday, with leaders Arsenal taking full advantage. The Egyptian forward’s stunning goal in the 76th minute sealed a 1-0 win after a crackling contest at Anfield and leaves champions City four points […]
Junaid Khan impressed with Pakistan’s triumph in NZ
SWABI: Test fast bowler Junaid Khan was impressed by Pakistan’s tri-series triumph in New Zealand on Friday, saying it augurs well for the team heading into the T20 World Cup. “Pakistan’s five-wicket victory in the final was remarkable because the middle-order batting contributed outstandingly that led to the win which is expected to be very […]
FIFA, Indonesian football body form taskforce after fatal stampede
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) and world football governing body FIFA will form a joint taskforce in a bid to improve crowd control and safety measures after a deadly football stampede earlier this month, officials said on Thursday. Indonesian authorities are under pressure to take swift steps to overhaul football safety standards after more […]
