No fairytale ending as Rafael Nadal’s career ends in defeat By: Agencies on November 21, 2024Rafael Nadal could not conjure the fairytale ending his career deserved as the Spanish 22-times Grand Slam champion bowed out with defeat in the Davis Cup on an emotionally charged and tearful night in Malaga on Tuesday. The 38-year-old’s legs and mind were as willing as ever but the magic was missing as he lost […]
Bellamy defies ‘lunatic’ reputation to inspire Wales revival By: APP on November 21, 2024Former Manchester City and Liverpool star Craig Bellamy is finally changing perceptions over his volatile personality after leading Wales to Nations League promotion in his first managerial role. Bellamy had a well-earned reputation as a trouble-maker during a colourful playing career that featured almost as many controversial moments as goals for the forward. The notorious […]
‘No controversy’ around Alldritt exclusion for Argentina Test By: APP on November 21, 2024France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday there is “no controversy” regarding Gregory Alldritt’s absence from the team to face Argentina this week. No 8 Alldritt, who captained the side during this year’s Six Nations, is replaced in the starting lineup for Friday’s game in Paris by Charles Ollivon. “Team changes don’t fall from […]
‘Sport will have the last word’ as WRC title goes down to the wire in Japan By: APP on November 21, 2024The only certainty about this year’s World Rally Championship, which reaches its conclusion in Japan this weekend, is that a Hyundai driver will take the title but whether that is Thierry Neuville or Ott Tanak remains to be seen. The bespectacled Belgian Neuville is the favourite as he holds a 25-point lead going into this […]
Fakhar Zaman will be re-selected if proves fitness: Aqib Javed By: Agencies on November 21, 2024Pakistan’s interim white-ball team head coach, Aqib Javed on Wednesday said Fakhar Zaman will be re-selected if he proves his fitness, ARY News reported. “Fakhar Zaman is a match-winning player, if he remains fit, he will be selected in the team,” Aqib Javed was quoted as saying while speaking to media in Lahore after assuming […]
Sports legends extend support to Pakistan Blind Cricket Team ahead of world cup By: APP on November 21, 2024Renowned sports figures Jahangir Khan and Islahuddin Siddiqui have expressed their best wishes for the Pakistan Blind Cricket Team as the country hosts the 4th T20 Blind Cricket World Cup. Both legends highlighted the importance of supporting the visually impaired athletes who continue to bring pride to the nation. Squash icon Jahangir Khan lauded the […]
Sri Lanka A ahead after Pakistan Shaheens fightback By: APP on November 21, 2024Sri Lanka A were 180 runs ahead in their second innings after they had managed 157-4 in 45.2 overs by close of play on day three in the second four-dayer against Pakistan Shaheens at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. After Sri Lanka earned a 23-run first-innings lead, they slipped to 46-4 in 15 overs […]
Pakistani trio moves in Int’l Squash Championship semis By: APP on November 21, 2024Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal, Noor Zaman and M Ashab Irfan have moved in the semifinals of the Chief of the Air Staff-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship here at Mushaf Squash Complex on Wednesday. Nasir will face Ibrahim Elkabbani of Egypt while Noor will play Ashab in the semifinals of the International Squash Championship on Thursday. Meanwhile […]
India refuses to send team for Blind T20 World Cup in Pakistan By: Agencies on November 20, 2024India has refused to send its team for the Blind T20 World Cup in Pakistan, scheduled to begin on November 23. Indian government has refused to issue a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the participation of their Blind Cricket Team in the event. The Blind Cricket Association confirmed the development, stating that they had been awaiting […]
Pakistan Shaheens battle to keep pace at stumps on day 2 By: APP on November 20, 2024Pakistan Shaheens were 212 for five at stumps on the second day of the four-day match against Sri Lanka ‘A’ at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The visitors had earlier been dismissed for 310 on Tuesday morning. Hussain Talat (18 not out) and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (5 not out) will resume Pakistan Shaheens’ innings on Wednesday, […]