ICC mulls ‘partnership formula’ to end deadlock on Champions Trophy By: Agencies on December 2, 2024The International Cricket Council (ICC) has started mulling over the “partnership formula” in a bid to end the deadlock over the hosting of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, sources said on Sunday. As per the new formula, India will play all their ICC matches, supposed to be played in Pakistan, in Dubai and Pakistan will […]
Champions Trophy 2025: ICC board meeting delayed as India requests more time By: Agencies on December 1, 2024The International Cricket Council (ICC) has delayed its board meeting scheduled to discuss the hosting of the 2025 Champions Trophy, with India requesting more time to resolve the issue. This delay comes amid Pakistan’s firm stance on hosting the tournament, which has put pressure on India to reconsider its position. Pakistan has reiterated its position […]
South Africa thrash Sri Lanka to fuel World Test Championship bid By: APP on December 1, 2024South Africa’s chances of reaching the World Test Championship final received a boost when they completed a 233-run over Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Saturday. The result lifted South Africa to second place in the WTC table, which is calculated on average points earned. With their remaining […]
WAPDA dominates 2nd-Day of 52nd National Athletic Championship By: APP on December 1, 2024The thrilling competitions of the 52nd four-day National Athletics Championship 2024 continued for the second day in Multan, showcasing the exceptional talents of athletes representing various institutions from across the country. In the women’s 10,000-meter race, WAPDA’s Maria Bibi secured first place, while HEC’s Natasha Hussain claimed the second position. The women’s 400-meter hurdles title […]
Noor Zamam wins Squash Championship 2024 By: Agencies on December 1, 2024Chief of Air Staff – Serena Hotels International Squash Championship 2024, organized by Pakistan Air Force in collaboration with Pakistan Squash Federation and Serena Hotels, has concluded at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. The prestigious tournament featured 24 top-tier players from eight countries, including Egypt, England, Hong Kong, Ireland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands and Pakistan, who competed […]
Scholz, rival trade blows as German election campaign kicks off By: APP on December 1, 2024Three months before elections, Germany’s embattled Olaf Scholz kicked off the campaign Saturday by attacking his conservative rival as cold towards the poor but a hothead who would play “Russian roulette” with Moscow. Weeks after his three-way coalition collapsed in acrimony, and lagging behind in the polls, the Social Democrat Scholz vowed to defeat the […]
ICC talks continue on fate of Pakistan Champions Trophy: report By: Agencies on November 30, 2024The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday talks were continuing to settle uncertainty around next year’s Champions Trophy, sources told AFP, after India refused to travel to host nation Pakistan. The event’s fate has been hanging in the balance since earlier this month when the ICC said India had declined to visit Pakistan for […]
PSG stuck between domestic dominance and Champions League woes By: APP on November 30, 2024Paris Saint-Germain find themselves in familiar territory following their midweek defeat against Bayern Munich, as a side that is too strong for its domestic rivals in France struggles in the Champions League. There is perhaps a difference this time, however — while PSG have often not lived up to their potential in Europe, this season […]
Lewandowski hits Champions League century as Barca beat Brest By: APP on November 28, 2024Robert Lewandowski scored his 100th Champions League goal as Barcelona beat Brest 3-0 to climb provisionally second in the Champions League group standings on Tuesday. The veteran striker slotted home from the spot in the 10th minute to fire the Catalans ahead and reach his milestone, adding a second late on after Dani Olmo’s goal […]
ICC summons board meeting to mull Champions Trophy future By: Agencies on November 27, 2024The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday called a board meeting on November 29 to deliberate on the future of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan in February-March next year. The meeting will be held online, and all board members have been provided with the agenda, an ICC spokesperson confirmed. […]