LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rescinded the demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after its appeals panel reviewed the venue’s “Unsatisfactory” pitch rating for the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia played on June 4. The decision comes after an appeal by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), with the ICC Appeals Panel reviewing match footage, the Match Referee’s report and comments from the captains before reaching its verdict. The panel c

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling Hockey World Cup clash on Wednesday to secure their place in the second stage of the tournament. India dominated the opening quarter and quickly established control, with captain Harmanpreet Singh converting a penalty corner in the fifth minute before Abhishek doubled the advantage with a superb individual field goal in the 11th minute. Harmanpreet struck again in the 21st minute to put India 3-0 ahead, but Pakistan responded

LAHORE: Sri Lanka are set to tour Pakistan for a multi-format series in October and November 2026, with the visitors scheduled to play three T20Is followed by two Test matches. The limited-overs leg will begin with the first T20I on October 9 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The second T20I will be played at the same venue on October 11, followed by the third and final T20I on October 13, also in Rawalpindi. The tour will then move into the longer format, with the first Test sc