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Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has withdrawn from the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL), with his franchise confirming that the left-arm pacer will leave the tournament due to personal reasons. Shaheen’s exit comes after a challenging campaign in which he struggled to produce his usual match-winning performances. Across six appearances, the Pakistani speedster claimed seven wickets while conceding runs at an economy rate of over 10 runs per over. His figu

Former India all-rounder Dinesh Mongia has paid glowing tribute to Pakistan batting great Saeed Anwar, revealing that the legendary left-hander played a key role in shaping his batting during their time together in international cricket. Speaking in an interview with Saurabh Yadav, Mongia recalled that whenever he had the opportunity, he would approach the former Pakistan opener for advice on batting. He described Anwar as an elegant and classy batter whose calm presence at t

GLASGOW: Pakistan’s hopes of another Commonwealth Games javelin medal ended in disappointment as reigning Olympic champion and defending Commonwealth gold medalist Arshad Nadeem failed to progress beyond the opening three rounds of the men’s javelin throw final on Friday. The 29-year-old endured a difficult outing from the very beginning, opening his title defence with a foul before registering a throw of 77.41 metres in his second attempt. Needing a significant improvement t

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

Pakistan’s men’s football team is set to make history by participating in its first-ever FIFA-sanctioned tournament after being confirmed for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup later this year. The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced that the national team will be among 14 participants in the competition, which will be staged during the extended FIFA international window in September and October. Pakistan have been included in the main FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia alongside

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

Sixteen years after Fernando Torres played a key role in Spain’s golden generation that conquered the 2010 FIFA World Cup, another Torres has written his name into Spanish football folklore. Ferran Torres scored the decisive extra-time winner as Spain edged Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday, securing La Roja’s second World Cup title. With the match seemingly destined for penalties, Ferran struck in the 1

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