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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.
“The PSL 2019 is set to provide incredible excitement to cricket f... |
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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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Messi included in Barca squad for Clasico showdown
BARCELONA: Lionel Messi was named in Barcelona’s squad on Tuesday ahead of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid but coach Ernesto Valverde insists he will not take any risks with his captain’s fitness.
Messi returned to training on Tuesday before the first leg at the Camp Nou on Wednesday, despite feeling discomfort in his thigh during Barca’s draw with Valencia on Sunday.
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PCB names Sarfraz as Pakistan captain for 2019 World Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Sarfraz Ahmed as the captain for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup 2019.
The decision was announced by the board chairman Ehsan Mani in the press conference on Tuesday in Lahore.
Cricket Pakistan earlier reported that the wicketkeeper-batsman was expected to be announced as the leader of the pack.
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City back in title hunt after crucial Arsenal victory: Guardiola
MANCHESTER:
Pep Guardiola was glad to see Manchester City’s clinical best return as Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick closed the gap Premier League leaders Liverpool to just two points in a 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday.
The champions were let off the hook by Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Leicester on Wednesday, 24 hours after City’s shock 2-1 defeat by Newcastle with what Guardiola described as an unre... |
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Messi double earns Barca a point in thriller with Valencia
BARCELONA:
Lionel Messi scored in a ninth consecutive match but his latest double on Saturday was only enough to earn Barcelona a 2-2 draw against Valencia.
Messi instigated another Barca comeback at the Camp Nou before placing an injury doubt over his availability for Wednesday’s Copa del Rey Clasico against Real Madrid.
Ernesto Valverde confirmed after the game his captain had felt a “sm... |
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Qatar plot Japan ambush in Asian Cup final
ABU DHABHI:
While Japan have the Asian Cup pedigree, Qatar’s over-achieving players might just feel that their name is on the trophy after a record-breaking run to their first-ever final.
Against the backdrop of simmering political tension, the Qatari players were pelted with plastic bottles — and even shoes — by furious local fans in a 4-0 semi-final thrashing of the United Arab Emirates in ... |
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