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Maeda goes on to claim -70kg gold after Tang Jing’s quarter-final disqualification NAGOYA: Japanese judo officials said they had never seen anything like it after eventual champion Rin Maeda appeared to be bitten by her Chinese opponent at the Asian Games. Maeda was awarded victory in the quarter-final bout in Nagoya when Tang Jing was … Read more
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has once again raised his voice in support of Palestine, highlighting the ongoing violence and its devastating impact on children. The Test cricket star shared a heart-wrenching video on social media showing injured Palestinian children, condemning the atrocities in Gaza. Known for his advocacy on humanitarian issues, Khawaja’s post stressed the … Read more
Goncalo Ramos started up front in place of Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: AFP COPEHAGEN: Portugal put the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure to one side as they edged Denmark 4-2 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. Joao Felix made the win safe late in the second half after the hosts had twice fought back to … Read more
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has criticised the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, calling it "unacceptable" for international cricket after his side was bowled out for just 110 in the first T20I against Bangladesh. While Hesson admitted that Pakistan's batters had misread the conditions, he emphasised that the pitch did not … Read more
England has been granted the hosting rights for the next three ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals, dealing a blow to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who had hoped to host the prestigious event in India starting from 2027. The decision, which was confirmed at the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore, … Read more
The Pakistan cricket team has kicked off its preparations for the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies with an intense training session at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill. Currently touring the United States for a three-match T20I series, the squad underwent a comprehensive three-hour practice session under the supervision of … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced new central contracts for the national women cricketers, which include a significant salary increase across all categories. In a move to promote and support the women’s game, the PCB has raised the players’ retainers by 50 percent. A total of 20 players were announced to have been awarded … Read more
Several Pakistan cricketers have made significant strides in the latest ICC T20I rankings, thanks to stellar performances in the recent three-match series against the West Indies. Sufiyan Muqeem was among the standout performers, making a remarkable leap of 69 places to reach 34th in the bowler’s rankings, with 542 points. His performance in the series … Read more
Shubman Gill is being tipped as the likely successor to Rohit Sharma as India’s One Day International captain, according to Indian media reports. The 25-year-old opener, who impressed with both bat and leadership during India’s recent 2-2 Test series draw against England, has reportedly strengthened his credentials for the 50-over role. His steady form and growing … Read more
Bangladesh Women’s U19 beat Pakistan Women’s U19 by seven wickets in the third match of the five-match T20 series at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground on Sunday. After opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to score 86 for eight in their 20 overs. Captain Eman Naseer provided a brisk start with a 16-ball 23, striking … Read more