LONDON: Bournemouth defender Charlie Daniels will miss the remainder of the Premier League campaign and the start of next season after having knee surgery, the club said on Tuesday. Daniels, who has featured in 24 matches in all competitions this season, sustained the injury during training last week and the 32-year-old immediately went under the […]
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Chelsea’s Danny Drinkwater charged with drink driving
LONDON: Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has been charged with drink driving after being involved in an accident near Manchester, British police said on Tuesday. “A 29-year-old from Nether Alderley has been charged with drink driving following an incident in Cheshire,” Cheshire police said in a statement. “Danny Drinkwater, of Bollington Lane, was arrested shortly after […]
Iftikhar’s undefeated ton gives Punjab victory in Pakistan Cup
Iftikhar Ahmed scored his second successive century of the Pakistan Cup 2019 as Punjab defeated defending champions Federal Areas by six wickets at the Pindi Cricket Stadium here on Monday. Iftikhar’s 109 not out (89 balls, six fours, six sixes) was the cornerstone of his side’s first victory, and despite the result, Punjab are out […]
PCB names Iqbal Imam as Pakistan women’s batting coach
The Pakistan women’s team will have a new batting coach for their upcoming ICC ODI Championship fixture against South Africa. Former Pakistan first-class cricketer and coach Iqbal Imam has put in charge of the batswomen, replacing Andy Richards. A statement from the PCB on Monaday said Imam’s appointment had been made “in light of the […]
Phelan’s study of success helps Manchester United on road back to glory
When Mike Phelan was asked if he would like to return to Manchester United and assist Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in turning the club around after the sacking of Jose Mourinho in December, he barely paused for thought before agreeing. Having enjoyed plenty of success at Old Trafford as Alex Ferguson’s trusted right-hand man, the chance […]
Injuries rule Masakadza, Taylor out of UAE ODI series
Zimbabwe will be without the services of captain Hamilton Masakadza and premier batsman Brendan Taylor for the four-match ODI series at home against UAE, starting April 10. Both the players were ruled out because of injuries: Masakadza has a problem in his left thumb, while Taylor is recovering from a right-calf muscle tear. Peter Moor […]
POA celebrates International Day of Sports for Development
LAHORE: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) on Monday celebrated the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace (IDSDP) in recognition of the first Olympiad of modern era, held in 1896, and the efforts for and of peace by the Olympic Movement, led by the IOC, which aims to foster peace across the world through […]
Wasim says Amir could be future ‘captain’ of Pakistan
Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram sees a future captain in left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir. While speaking to media at the Lahore Polo Ground here, Akram said that Amir is still one of the best fast-bowlers in the world. “Although he has not performed well in the previous few matches but Amir is still one of […]
Former hockey Olympians call for change in PHF set-up
A number of former Pakistan hockey captains, former Olympians and international players here Monday called for immediate change in the present setup of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to lift the national sport out of gloom. This first ever assembly of former Olympians, in country’s hockey history, urged for a collective effort to safeguard the […]
Muguruza retains Monterrey Open title as injured Azarenka retires
Spain’s Garbine Muguruza successfully defended her Monterrey Open title on Sunday when Victoria Azarenka retired injured from her first WTA singles final in three years. Second seed Muguruza was leading the match between the two former world number ones 6-1 3-1 when Azarenka decided she was unable to continue because of an injury to her […]