A new scientific study has concluded that the extreme heat and humidity affecting parts of the United States during the FIFA World Cup would have been virtually impossible without climate change. Researchers said the current weather conditions reflect a significantly warmer climate than in previous centuries, raising fresh concerns about player safety, public health and […]
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Iran women’s team faces family concerns amid war during Asian cup
Iran’s women’s football team is preparing to face host nation Australia at the Gold Coast on Thursday, dealing with immense worry for their families as war rages in their homeland. The team lost their opening Group A match 3-0 against South Korea, and the ongoing conflict has left players emotionally strained while trying to focus […]
ICC explores alternate venues for Bangladesh’s World Cup matches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly considering alternate venues within India to host Bangladesh’s matches during the T20 World Cup 2026, amid ongoing concerns from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over player safety. Read More: Bangladesh asks ICC to move World Cup games According to reports, the ICC is unlikely to approve BCB’s request to move all of Bangladesh’s […]
Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan to continue, matches rescheduled to Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: The Sri Lanka cricket team’s tour of Pakistan will proceed as planned, the visiting board confirmed late Wednesday, putting to rest reports that some players were considering returning home following Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Islamabad. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the remaining ODIs and the T20I tri-nation tournament, featuring Zimbabwe, have been […]
Sri Lankan cricket team security tightened after Islamabad blast
ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral Fred Seneviratne to review cricket team security. The meeting came after a deadly suicide blast in Islamabad killed 12 and injured 36. Both sides confirmed that foolproof security measures have been implemented for the visiting team. The blast occurred […]
Security worries keep Pakistan out of India Hockey cup
Pakistan’s junior hockey team will not participate in the 2025 Junior World Cup in India. The decision comes after serious security concerns were raised. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed Pakistan’s withdrawal and updated the tournament schedule. Oman has replaced Pakistan based on its better ranking. The World Cup is scheduled from November 28 […]