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India cricket star calls for Pakistan World Cup boycott
Spin star Harbhajan Singh has called for India to boycott their World Cup game against Pakistan in June in protest at a Kashmir attack which left more than 40 paramilitaries dead.
India has accused its arch-rival neighbour of supporting the attack, and amid nationwide calls for reprisals, Singh said: "There is no need for any relations with Pakistan, let alone cricket.
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Mbappe fires PSG 12 points clear in France
Kylian Mbappe’s excellent volley secured Paris Saint-Germain a hardfought 1-0 win at Saint-Etienne on Sunday as the runaway Ligue 1 leaders moved 12 points clear at the summit.
The 20-year-old Mbappe fired home his league-leading 19th goal of the campaign with 17 minutes remaining.
With a second straight French title all but secured, Thomas Tuchel’s men, who also have two games in hand on se... |
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Mertens shrugs off back pain to beat Halep for Qatar Open title
Belgium’s Elise Mertens claimed the biggest win of her career on Saturday, surprisingly coming from a set down to beat world number three Simona Halep and clinch the Qatar Open.
The world number 21 won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, despite being outclassed in the first set, overcoming an eight-minute medical timeout for back pain in the second set, and losing 18 consecutive points at one stage in the match.
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Nadal's Spain to face champions Croatia in Davis Cup finals
Rafael Nadal’s Spain will host defending champions Croatia in the Davis Cup finals with the 17-time major winner set to be the only member of the sport’s big four taking part in the controversially rebooted tournament.
Nadal, who has played in four Davis Cup winning campaigns, has said he intends to take part in the new-look week-long event on home ground in Madrid from November 18-24.
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Stars dazzle at PSL4 opening ceremony
The fourth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) began with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dubai International Stadium.
PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani spoke at the beginning of the ceremony and welcomed everyone to the latest edition of PSL.
“We are thankful to UAE government for helping us organise this event,” said Mani. “I would like to welcome everyone to this year’s PSL.”
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PSL4 trophy unveiled in Dubai
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) trophy was unveiled at the Dubai International Stadium, ahead of the fourth edition.
On this auspicious occasion, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani, Managing Director Wasim Khan, captains and owners of all six franchises — except for Quetta Gladiators’ Nadeem Omar — were present.
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International cyclist Sabiha Zahid loses battle against cancer
Four-time national champion and South Asian silver medalist in cycling Sabiha Zahid lost her battle against cancer on Sunday. She was 32.
Zahid, who died at a Rawalpindi hospital, was laid to rest in her native village Pinyan of Haripur.
Pakistan Cycling Federation officials and Pakistan Army cyclists attended her funeral.
Zahid first appeared as an up and coming cyclist for the time in Khy... |
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PCB announces schedule of Australia ODIs
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today announced the schedule of five-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates, with the series opener in Sharjah on March 22 and the last match in Dubai on March 31.
Pakistan is ranked fifth on the ICC ODI team rankings, while Australia is sixth – just two points behind.
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India down New Zealand in second T20I to level series
Rohit Sharma became the highest run scorer in T20I history Friday as India romped to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20 in Auckland.
Sharma top-scored for the tourists with 50 as India chased down New Zealand's modest 159-run target in 18.5 overs, levelling the three-match series at 1-1.
Sharma's knock was his 16th T20 half century and took his career tally in the format t... |
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Pakistan down South Africa in third T20I, avoid whitewash
Pakistan finished their tour of South Africa with a 27-run win in the third and final Twenty20 international at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
The tourists owed their win to the new-ball bowling of left-arm spinner Imad Wasim and left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as they defended a moderate total of 168 for nine.
The pair restricted South Africa to 30 for two in the first seven overs a... |
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