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Former Pakistan Test head coach Jason Gillespie has launched a scathing response to Pakistan’s chief selector Aaqib Javed, calling him a “muppet” and dismissing his recent claims as “nonsense” during an appearance on the Give Me a Spell podcast. Gillespie was responding to remarks made by Aaqib, who claimed that both Gillespie and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten frequently overruled selectors and “had no plan” following Pakistan’s defeat in the first Test against England

Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code after testing positive for a prohibited Substance of Abuse during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The 32-year-old returned an adverse analytical finding for Carboxy-THC following a doping test conducted after Pakistan’s T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 7. Nawaz admitted to the anti-doping rul

Argentina produced a dramatic late turnaround to defeat England 2-1 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup final, where the defending champions will face Spain in a blockbuster title clash on Sunday. After falling behind to Anthony Gordon’s second-half opener, Lionel Scaloni’s side once again showcased their resilience on the biggest stage. Enzo Fernández levelled the contest with a powerful strike from outside the box before Lautaro Martínez broke English hearts in stopp

Spain produced a disciplined and commanding display to defeat France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, securing their place in the final and extending their recent dominance over Les Bleus. The victory marked Spain’s third consecutive win over France, following triumphs in the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal and the UEFA Nations League semifinal in 2025. It also ended France’s bid to become only the third nation in history to reach three straight Wo

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has been appointed captain of the Desert Vipers for the upcoming ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), replacing the injured Australian all-rounder Chris Green. The five-team tournament will begin on July 23 at Providence Stadium in Guyana, where the Desert Vipers will compete alongside defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors, Lahore Qalandars, Perth Scorchers, and San Francisco Unicorns. Reacting to his appointment, the 27-year-old

Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup journey has officially come to an end after Portugal suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 7 in Arlington, Texas. Spain dramatically sealed victory as Mikel Merino struck in the 90th minute, ending Portugal’s campaign and bringing the curtain down on Ronaldo’s record-breaking World Cup career. Ahead of the knockout clash, the 41-year-old had once again confirmed that the 2026 editi

Pakistan have made a major leadership change ahead of their upcoming Test tours, with Babar Azam reappointed as the national Test captain, replacing Shan Masood. The decision comes after Pakistan endured a disappointing World Test Championship campaign under Masood, winning just four of his 16 Tests in charge and finishing at the bottom of the previous WTC cycle. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the change on Sunday, with selector Aaqib Javed stating that the selection co

Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt has issued an emotional statement following the conclusion of the national team’s FIH Pro League campaign, apologising to fans for the disappointing results while urging authorities to take immediate action to revive the sport. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Butt accepted responsibility for the team’s performances, saying the results “are not favourable” and apologising “to the whole nation.” He thanked supporters who continu

Ousmane Dembélé produced a masterclass with a sensational hat-trick as France defeated a heavily rotated Norway side 4-1 to finish top of Group I with a perfect record at the FIFA World Cup. France wasted no time asserting their dominance, coming within inches of taking the lead after just 22 seconds. Kylian Mbappé rattled the underside of the crossbar with a fierce effort after bursting in from the right, narrowly missing what would have been one of the fastest goals in Worl

Pakistan cricket commentator and analyst Ali Younis has strongly condemned the online abuse and personal attacks directed at his wife, Aliya Riaz, following Pakistan’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. In an emotional video message, Younis accused sections of social media and former cricketers of fueling a toxic culture of hatred that has gone far beyond legitimate criticism of cricket performances. “Karma means that whatever you do, whatever you say,

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another historic performance on the biggest stage in football, scoring twice as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 to strengthen their position at the top of Group K. The 41-year-old superstar etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cups, a feat unmatched by any player before him. Ronaldo opened the scoring early in the contest, finishing clinically to put Portugal ahead an

Lionel Messi etched his name even deeper into football history on Monday, scoring twice to lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria and secure the defending champions a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds. The Argentine captain became the tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer with his 17th World Cup goal, surpassing the previous record he had shared with German legend Miroslav Klose. Messi struck first in the 38th minute at the packed AT&T Stadium in Texas, fin

Lamine Yamal delivered a statement performance on the biggest stage in football, scoring his first FIFA World Cup goal as Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, reigniting their campaign and underlining why many believe the teenage sensation could become one of the stars of the tournament. The 18-year-old entered the match under the spotlight after being restricted to just 19 minutes in Spain’s surprising goalless draw against Cape Verde. Head coach Luis de la Fuente had

Fast bowler Matt Henry produced a decisive spell late on day two to put New Zealand firmly in control of the second Test against England at The Oval on Thursday, after Glenn Phillips celebrated the first Test century of his career. England closed the day on 222-6 in reply to New Zealand’s first-innings total of 391, still trailing by 169 runs with only four wickets remaining. Henry, who had battled back spasms during the opening Test at Lord’s, dismissed stand-in captain Joe

Japanese football fans have once again earned international praise for cleaning up stadiums after World Cup matches, but a viral social media post in Japan has sparked a debate by questioning whether the same effort is being made at home. Images of supporters of Japan’s national team, known as Samurai Blue, collecting trash and tidying stadium stands after games have circulated widely online. FIFA even praised the fans on X, describing their actions as an example of “impeccab

Paris, France: A French appeals court has ruled that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over allegations of rape dating back to 2023, according to reports from French media on Friday. The 27-year-old defender, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and captains the Moroccan national team, has consistently denied all accusations against him since the case first emerged. The investigation began in February 2023 after a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint wit

Pakistan women’s cricket stalwart Nida Dar has announced her return to professional cricket, ending an indefinite break from the game that began in April 2025. The 39-year-old all-rounder revealed the news through a social media post, expressing her readiness to represent Pakistan once again after taking time away from the sport to focus on her mental well-being. “After taking time to focus on myself and regain my strength, I am happy to share that I am back and available for

Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest for World Cup glory suffered an early setback as the Democratic Republic of Congo earned a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their Group K opener on Wednesday. Playing in their first FIFA World Cup since 1974, when they competed as Zaire, DR Congo delivered a spirited performance to secure the nation’s first-ever point at the global showpiece. Portugal made a dream start when midfielder João Neves headed home Pedro Neto’s cross in the sixth minut