Nadal to skip Australian Open due to fresh muscle injury
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open this month after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff at the Brisbane International last week, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said on Sunday. Nadal’s latest injury casts fresh doubts about the former world number one’s ability to compete […]
DC Ganderbal flags-off Students for 14th Senior National Softball Cricket Championship
GANDERBAL, JANUARY 05: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today flagged-off both boys and girls softball teams, marking their journey to participate in the prestigious 14th Senior National Softball Cricket Championship 2023-2024. The championship is scheduled to take place in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, from January 09 to January 13. In a heartening interaction with the […]
FIFA suspends new agent rules worldwide until case in Europe settled
ZURICH: FIFA has temporarily suspended its new agent regulations (FFAR) worldwide until the European Court of Justice gives its decision following injunctions against implementing some of the new rules, world football’s governing body said on Saturday. Agents have been at loggerheads with FIFA after they lost an appeal in July to block new regulations that […]
Haris Rauf should be in Pakistan Test side, says Shahid Afridi
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said fast bowler Haris Rauf should be playing in the three-Test series against Australia, where conditions would suit him, instead of the Big Bash League (BBL). White-ball specialist Rauf, who has played only one Test and nine first-class matches in his career, turned down an offer to be part of […]
Noman Ali out of Australia tour after undergoing appendectomy
Pakistan’s injury crisis on the tour of Australia worsened after left-arm spinner Noman Ali was ruled out after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis. “Noman Ali complained of sudden and severe abdominal pain yesterday, leading to examinations and scans in emergency that confirmed a diagnosis of acute appendicitis,” a PCB release issued on Saturday (December 23) […]
Russell-inspired West Indies down England in first T20
BRIDGETOWN: Veteran all-rounder Andre Russell made a dazzling return to international cricket to help West Indies cruise to a four-wicket victory over England in the opening Twenty20 International in Bridgetown on Tuesday. Handed a shock recall after a two-year absence, Russell shone with bat and ball at the Kensington Oval as the home side reached […]
New Zealand name uncapped duo for home Bangladesh ODI series
WELLINGTON: New Zealand named two uncapped players on Thursday in the squad for their looming home One-day International series against Bangladesh. The Black Caps are currently on tour in Bangladesh, but the teams meet again in New Zealand for three ODIs, starting on December 17 in Dunedin. All-rounder Josh Clarkson and seamer Will O’Rourke have […]
Lionel Messi named Time’s Athlete of the Year for 2023
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year for 2023 after winning the Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time and elevating the profile of the sport in the US with his move to Inter Miami. Messi played a key role in guiding Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 […]
Liverpool hold Manchester City in title showdown, Newcastle crush Chelsea
LONDON: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late equaliser rescued Liverpool in their 1-1 draw at title rivals Manchester City after Erling Haaland bagged his 50th Premier League goal, while Newcastle routed woeful Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday. Alexander-Arnold struck 10 minutes from the end of a tense summit meeting at the Etihad Stadium after Haaland’s landmark strike looked like […]
Imad Wasim announces retirement from international cricket
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim announced on Friday that he would be retiring from international cricket. “In recent days, I have been doing a lot of thinking about my international career and I have come to the conclusion that now is the right time for me to announce my retirement from international cricket,” the 34-year-old said […]