Pakistan all geared up for World Cup, says coach ArthurBy: Special Correspondent on April 23, 2019Pakistan’s head coach Micky Arthur believes that Pakistan are ready to take on the challenges of the upcoming World Cup. Speaking to the media at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore here on Monday, Arthur said: “We have worked really hard over the past two years. We are as prepared as we can be. We have to bring all our capabilities to produce results in our favour,” Arthur said while showing confidence in the … [Read more...] about Pakistan all geared up for World Cup, says coach Arthur
Holders WAPDA down Army to retain national volleyball titleBy: Staff Report on April 23, 2019Defending champions Pakistan WAPDA defeated Pakistan Army in the final 3-2 to retain the title of the National Volleyball Championship which concluded at the Nishtar Park Sports Complex here on Monday. WAPDA won the final 22-25, 25-20, 25-22, 21-25, 15-13. It was Wapda’s fifth consecutive national title victory. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) beat Pakistan Navy 25-19, 35-33, 20-25, 25-14 to claim third … [Read more...] about Holders WAPDA down Army to retain national volleyball title
Paceman Hassan surprise pick in Afghanistan’s World Cup squadBy: Agencies on April 23, 2019Afghanistan named fast bowler Hamid Hassan, who last played for the side in July 2016, in their 15-man squad for the Cricket World Cup on Monday. Hassan, 31, has played 32 one-day internationals for the war-torn nation and was also part of Afghanistan’s maiden appearance at the 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand four years back. “Luckily for us, the comeback of senior fast bowler Hamid … [Read more...] about Paceman Hassan surprise pick in Afghanistan’s World Cup squad
Pakistan looking at England series as preparation for World Cup: HarisBy: Staff Report on April 23, 2019Pakistan middle-order batsman Haris Sohail has said the team is looking at their tour of England as an opportunity to get used to the conditions in the country, with it being their last assignment before the World Cup commences in England on May 30.”The World Cup is still a little while away,” Sohail told the International Cricket Council (ICC). “Before that, we have a very important series … [Read more...] about Pakistan looking at England series as preparation for World Cup: Haris
UAE-based taekwondo player Sinan wins silver in Sofia for PakistanBy: Staff Report on April 23, 2019United Arab Emirates-based Pakistan player Sinan Ashfaq won silver medal for his country at the Sofia Open Taekwondo Championship held in Bulgaria from April 20-21. This is Sinan’s fourth medal for Pakistan in four months this year in the international taekwondo championships. Sinan won semifinal with a big margin of 18 points beating Theocharis Papapanagiotou from Greece in the plus 65 weight … [Read more...] about UAE-based taekwondo player Sinan wins silver in Sofia for Pakistan
OCA ‘shocked and saddened’ by tragedy in Sri LankaBy: Staff Report on April 23, 2019The President of the Olympic Council of Asia, H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, has expressed his shock and grief at the devastating loss of life in the series of bomb attacks to hit Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. As the death toll reached 290 and the number of injured stood at more than 500, Sheikh Ahmad said it was difficult to find words to describe the horrifying sequence of events that … [Read more...] about OCA ‘shocked and saddened’ by tragedy in Sri Lanka
Pakistan pugilist Waseem to return to the ring in JuneBy: Staff Report on April 22, 2019KARACHI: Pakistan’s professional boxer Mohammad Waseem is all set to return to the boxing ring this year with his comeback bout scheduled to be held in June. The 31-year-old boxer from Quetta told media Monday that his next fight was scheduled to be held on June 22nd and the opponent would be finalized later this month. Waseem, one of the best boxers produced by Pakistan, was last seen in action … [Read more...] about Pakistan pugilist Waseem to return to the ring in June
Former foes unite to lead France into Fed Cup final against AustraliaBy: Agencies on April 22, 2019France set up a Fed Cup final against Australia on Sunday when Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic, who once were barely on speaking terms, teamed-up to crown a 3-2 victory over Romania. Former Roland Garros doubles champions Garcia and Mladenovic beat Simona Halep and Monica Niculescu 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 to secure the winning point and a final date against Australia in November. Victory was a … [Read more...] about Former foes unite to lead France into Fed Cup final against Australia
Kuldeep’s loss of form worrying for India before World CupBy: Agencies on April 22, 2019Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead India’s slow-bowling attack in the World Cup but his poor form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) could become a headache for Virat Kohli’s men with just over a month left before the 50-over tournament. The left-arm wristspinner sits at seventh in the bowlers’ rankings in one-day internationals, one spot ahead of spin-bowling colleague Yuzvendra Chahal. … [Read more...] about Kuldeep’s loss of form worrying for India before World Cup
Manchester United’s foundations at risk unless Solskjaer rids club of ‘weeds’By: Agencies on April 22, 2019Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said prior to the humiliating 4-0 thrashing by Everton there would not be wholesale changes to Manchester United personnel in the close season, but Gary Neville, for one, believes he should think again. United’s millionaire stars such as Paul Pogba and David de Gea put up a display described by the British press on Monday as “abject”, “an apology” for a performance, with the … [Read more...] about Manchester United’s foundations at risk unless Solskjaer rids club of ‘weeds’
