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Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has expressed concern over Shaheen Shah Afridi’s recent decline in form, attributing the left-arm pacer’s struggles to poor workload management rather than a lack of ability. Speaking during an interview, Amir recalled warning about Shaheen’s future as early as 2020 or 2021, saying he had experienced similar challenges during his own career. He claimed he had advised that continuously overplaying the young fast bowler could eventually

Pakistan celebrated its first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as promising boxer Fatima Zahra claimed a bronze medal in the women’s 60kg category. The young pugilist’s impressive campaign came to an end in the semi-finals, where she was defeated by Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh. Despite the loss, Fatima’s journey to the last four guaranteed her a place on the podium, making her Pakistan’s first medallist of the Games. Her achievement marks another significant milest

Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has secured his place in the men’s javelin throw final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after producing a best throw of 78.63 metres in the qualification round. Competing against a strong international field, Arshad delivered a composed performance to comfortably book his spot in the final. While the throw was below his personal best, it proved enough to keep Pakistan’s medal hopes alive as he now shifts his focus to the decisive round.

Pakistan produced a commanding performance to defeat Bangladesh 3-0 in the final of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship, lifting the title in front of a jubilant home crowd at Islamabad’s Liaquat Gymnasium on Wednesday. The hosts controlled the contest from the outset, taking the opening set 25-20 before raising their level in the second to claim a convincing 25-16 victory. Pakistan then completed the sweep by winning the third set 25

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalised Pakistan fast bowlers Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening Test of the ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies in Tarouba. Khurram Shahzad was fined 15 per cent of his match fee, while Mohammad Abbas received an official reprimand after both were found to have violated Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to using language

A Pakistani father-daughter team has achieved a landmark success at the International Horseback Archery Championship in Russia, bringing home top honors and earning international recognition for the country. Fourteen-year-old Aswa Marjan Niazi claimed the gold medal after finishing first in the global competition, while her father, Sub-Inspector Najeeb Niazi, secured the silver medal with an impressive performance. The duo’s participation in the championship became possible a

Tarouba, Trinidad: Pakistan suffered a disappointing 90-run defeat to the West Indies in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, as a dramatic first-innings collapse and another batting failure in the run chase handed the hosts a 1-0 lead. Chasing 211 for victory on the fourth day, Pakistan were bowled out for just 120 despite an unbeaten 58 from Babar Azam. The former captain stood firm amid the collapse, but found little support from the

Glasgow: Pakistan Ends 12-Year Commonwealth Boxing Medal Drought as Fatima Zahra Reaches Semi-Finals Pakistan’s boxing campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games received a major boost after Fatima Zahra stormed into the women’s 60kg semi-finals, guaranteeing the country its first Commonwealth Games boxing medal in 12 years. Fatima produced a dominant display in the quarter-final, defeating New Zealand’s Jordan Wilson by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Pakistani boxer show

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allocate more Test matches to Pakistan, saying the team’s inconsistent red-ball schedule makes it difficult for players to adapt and perform consistently. Speaking after Pakistan’s Test against the West Indies in Tarouba, Abbas agreed that Pakistan needs a busier Test calendar. “I am with you. I told you before as well, so I am requesting the ICC as well. Please give us more Test matc

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

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 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,

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

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

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

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a major overhaul of its central contracts system, introducing a groundbreaking format-based structure under the leadership of PCB Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi. Recognizing the evolving nature of modern cricket, the PCB has moved away from the traditional “one-size-fits-all” model, which treated players from all formats under the same grading system. The new framework acknowledges the unique demands of Test, ODI, and T20 cricket and