Hussain and Shan hammer tons to put Southern Punjab in driving seatBy: Staff Report on October 27, 2020KARACHI: A maiden double-century by Hussain Talat and 15th first-class century by Test opener Shan Masood put Southern Punjab in a commanding position against a hapless Northern on the second day of the four-day first round Quaid-e-Azam Trophy fixture at the National Bank of Pakistan Complex here on Monday. Hussain, playing his 41st first-class match, […]
PCB directed to decide Salim Malik’s application for post of batting coachBy: Staff Report on October 27, 2020LAHORE: Former Lahore High Court Judge Justice (R) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, in his capacity as an Independent Adjudicator, has directed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to decide the application of the former Pakistan skipper Salim Malik for the post of batting coach. In his judgment regarding Malik’s appeal in relation to his plea that the PCB […]
Injured Rohit, Ishant omitted from India’s Australia tour squadsBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020NEW DELHI: India left out the injured duo of opener Rohit Sharma and quick Ishant Sharma from the test and limited-overs squads for their upcoming tour of Australia but will continue to monitor their progress, the cricket board said on Monday. Ishant has been ruled out of remainder of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) […]
South Korean striker Lee Dong-gook to retire at end of seasonBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020HONG KONG: South Korean striker and Asian Champions League record goal scorer Lee Dong-gook has said he will bring an end to his 23-year career at the end of the season. The 41-year-old, who has won two Asian club titles, will play his last domestic league game for Jeonbuk Motors against Daegu on Nov. 1, […]
Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19By: Agencies on October 27, 2020SAO PAULO: Former Brazil striker Ronaldinho Gaucho said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating. The ex-Barcelona and Paris St Germain player was in Belo Horizonte, where he played for local side Atletico Mineiro, when he got his diagnosis. “I arrived in BH (Belo Horizonte) yesterday, I took the COVID test, I tested […]
‘A bit of happiness’: Stokes dedicates IPL century to ailing dadBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020ABU DHABI: England all-rounder Ben Stokes has dedicated his biggest Indian Premier League innings to his father, who is battling cancer in New Zealand. Stokes smashed an unbeaten 107 off just 60 balls to help Rajasthan Royals beat holders Mumbai Indians by eight wickets on Sunday, keeping the inaugural IPL champions in the hunt for […]
Manchester United to provide 5,000 free school meals in October holidaysBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020LONDON: Manchester United said on Monday that they will be provide 5,000 free school meals during the October half-term holidays to help forward Marcus Rashford’s campaign to end child food poverty in the United Kingdom. Rashford has campaigned for the government to provide food vouchers during school holidays to children who normally receive free meals […]
Ben Dunk excited to return to Pakistan for PSL 5 playoffsBy: Staff Report on October 27, 2020KARACHI: Lahore Qalandars’ hard-hitting batsman Ben Dunk is looking forward to return to Pakistan for the remaining matches of the fifth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The tournament was postponed indefinitely, before the knockout stage, due to Covid-19 pandemic. While speaking in a video, Dunk said that he is keen join his teammates […]
Azam wins 3rd Punjab Jinnah Development Golf TourBy: Staff Report on October 27, 2020LAHORE: The 3rd Punjab Jinnah Development Golf Tour came to a rousing conclusion at the PAF Skyview Golf Course here on Monday. This Punjab Jinnah Development Golf Tour targets promotion of professional golf and what is satisfying is that it encourages the second tier golf professionals to reap rewards through participation and commendable performances. Mohammad […]
Saints end Everton’s unbeaten run with 2-0 win in Premier LeagueBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020SOUTHAMPTON: Southampton beat Premier League leaders Everton 2-0 at St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday with goals from James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams as Carlo Ancelotti’s side became the final club to lose a game this season. Everton remain top of the standings with 13 points and a healthier goal difference than city rivals and reigning […]