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Strauss warns against sacking Stokes, McCullum

LONDON: Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will not be enough to change a “depressingly one-sided story” in Australia following another painful Ashes defeat.Strauss, 48, was the last England captain to win an away Ashes series, when his team triumphed 3-1 in 2010/11.Since then … Read more

PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week

KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) moved cautiously on Tuesday, caught in a quiet rhythm as investors weighed rollover week adjustments and awaited clearer market signals ahead of bidding for Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) privatisation. The session kicked off on … Read more

Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza

Under a US-backed peace plan, Israel is to fully withdraw from Gaza and not restore settlements ever FILE PHOTO: Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz looks on, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, November 7, 2024. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel’s military … Read more

Pressure builds on Milano Cortina organisers

ITALY: Pressure is mounting on Italian authorities to accelerate preparations for the Milano Cortina Olympics amid funding gaps and unusually warm temperatures, even as the head of world skiing openly advocates a fundamental overhaul of how future Winter Games are hosted.With the Games due to start in February, International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) president … Read more

Foster grabs South Africa winner

Lyle Foster struck late as South Africa made a winning start to their AFCON campaign against Angola. Photo: AFP MARRAKESH, MOROCCO,: Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored on 79 minutes as South Africa edged Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh on Monday to win their opening match of an Africa Cup of Nations campaign for the first time … Read more