Pakistan defy rampant Pooran to edge out West Indies by seven runs By: Agencies on August 1, 2021PROVIDENCE: Pakistan’s versatile bowling attack did just enough to restrain a rampant Nicholas Pooran and come away with a seven-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20 International of the four-match series at the National Stadium in Guyana on Saturday. Following a rain-ruined opening encounter in Barbados three days earlier, Babar Azam’s team […]
PCB blasts BCCI for stopping retired cricketers from playing in Kashmir Premier League By: Muhammad Ali on August 1, 2021LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its displeasure over reports of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) forcing retired cricketers not to participate in the Kashmir Premier League (KPL), saying that it will raise the issue with the relevant International Cricket Council (ICC) forum.The PCB was reacting to a tweet from […]
Gibbs says BCCI ‘trying to prevent him’ from playing Kashmir Premier League By: Special Correspondent on August 1, 2021LAHORE: Former South Africa batting greatHerschelle Gibbs has accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of ‘trying to prevent’ him from participating in the inaugural Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and bringing their ‘political agenda with Pakistan into the equation.’ Gibbs, who is a part of KPL franchise Overseas Warriors, made the accusation […]
Switzerland’s Bencic beats Vondrousova to win Olympic tennis title By: Agencies on August 1, 2021TOKYO: Belinda Bencic became the first Swiss woman to win the Olympic tennis singles title with a battling three-set victory over Czech MarketaVondrousova on Saturday.The 24-year-old Bencic edged out Vondrousova 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 on her second match point, with the final finishing at 11:28 pm local time (1428 GMT) after two-and-a-half hours on court.Bencic will […]
Hamilton defies boos to take Hungarian pole with 100th win in sight By: Agencies on August 1, 2021BUDAPEST: Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton shrugged off boos and accusations of gamesmanship to secure the 101st pole position of his career on Saturday as he defied the heat and championship rival Max Verstappen to set the quickest lap in qualifying for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.Hamilton, who is aiming for his 100th Grand Prix victory […]
American Powless wins San Sebastian cycling classic By: Agencies on August 1, 2021SAN SEBASTIAN: American Neilson Powless of EF Education-Nippo won the San Sebastian classic on Saturday after edging a thrilling three-way dash for the line on the Basque city’s famous seafront.The 24-year-old from Florida was part of a breakaway over the narrow hill roads outside San Sebastian and finished the 231km course in 5hr 34mins 31sec, […]
Sri Lankan all-rounder Isuru Udana retires from international cricket By: Agencies on August 1, 2021COLOMBO: All-rounder Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket, conveying his decision to Sri Lanka Cricket through a letter on Friday. Udana, 33, will continue to play domestic cricket, and will be available for franchise tournaments, starting with the CPL, starting in late August. A desire to spend more time with family is […]
Pakistan batsman Azam out of Windies T20Is after blow to head By: Staff Report on August 1, 2021LAHORE: Pakistan batsman Azam Khan was taken to hospital after suffering a blow to the head during training on Friday in Guyana, and has been ruled out of the second and third T20I against West Indies. The 22-year old, who made his debut earlier this month against England, is learnt to have been struck by […]
Arsenal swoops for ‘£50 million’ Brighton defender White By: Agencies on August 1, 2021LONDON: Arsenal have signed England defender Ben White from Premier League rivals Brighton, the London club announced on Friday. The 23-year-old, a member of England’s Euro 2020 squad, has now completed a medical. Although no fee, nor the exact length of a “long-term” deal has been disclosed, British media reports suggest White has moved to […]
Kenya suspends five referees over match-fixing charges By: Agencies on August 1, 2021NAIROBI: Kenya on Saturday announced the provisional suspension of five top football league referees over allegations of match-fixing and the manipulation of national league results. Two of the suspended referees, Raymond Onyango and Isaac Memusi, were dropped from the list of FIFA referees at the start of this season after failing match fitness tests. Football […]