The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, declared that the Pakistan women’s cricket team will not make the trip to India for the World Cup. He stated that this decision had already been finalized through an existing agreement. Naqvi communicated this during a media interaction after meeting the women’s cricket team at […]
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Pakistan set to host ICC women’s cricket world cup qualifier in april
Pakistan will host the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier from April 9 to 19, 2025. The matches will take place at two famous venues in Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium and the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground. This tournament marks the sixth edition of the qualifier. The competition features six teams, including four Full Members: […]
FIFA considers expanding 2030 world cup to 64 teams
FIFA has confirmed it will review a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, marking the tournament’s centenary. The event will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain, Portugal, and Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay—with three games scheduled in the latter countries, where the inaugural World Cup was held. The proposal, raised by Ignacio Alonso, […]
Ben Stokes says he always planned to play at World Cup
England all-rounder Ben Stokes said he knew during the Ashes series that he was going to reverse his decision to retire from one-day cricket in time for next month’s World Cup, and that he had ruled out a comeback to throw the media off the scent. The talismanic 32-year-old, the architect of England’s maiden 50-overs […]
Morocco joining Spain, Portugal in football’s 2030 World Cup bid
The announcement on Tuesday, which raises further doubts over Ukraine’s participation in the bid, was made through a statement signed by King Mohammed VI and read at a meeting of the Confederation of African Football. A spokesman for the Spanish football federation told AFP it would meet with its Portuguese and Moroccan counterparts in Kigali […]
Muneeba’s historic century raises Pakistan’s World Cup aspirations
CAPE TOWN: Pakistan’s Muneeba Ali hit the first century of the global event when she made 102 against Ireland, setting up a 70-run win for her team at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday. The bespectacled left-handed opener and wicketkeeper claimed that Nida Dar’s support during a century partnership was essential in helping her attain […]
Fifa World Cup: Croatia edge Japan in World Cup penalty shootout
Doha: Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero for Croatia, saving three penalties in the shootout as his side beat Japan to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday while Brazil were on course for a thumping win over South Korea. Japan had already beaten European heavyweights Germany and Spain in Qatar and they looked on […]
Iran’s World Cup fans: ‘Football is meaningless when children are being killed’
Iranian protests have spread into the stands and onto the pitch during the 2022 World Cup, as supporters – and the Iranian players – have used the event to speak out for and against the country’s leadership. FRANCE 24 meets Iranian football fans in Qatar. “In Iran, it’s impossible to separate politics and football,” said Ali Houman, […]
FIFA: Sluggish England frustrated in US stalemate
AL KHOR: England missed a chance to book their place in the World Cup last 16 as Gareth Southgate’s side produced a limp display in their 0-0 draw against the United States on Friday. Southgate’s men would have been guaranteed to advance from Group B with a victory in their second game of the tournament, […]
Sialkot, world’s football manufacturing capital, gets green makeover: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is assisting the Government of Punjab to build sustainable and livable mid-level cities by upgrading basic infrastructure and services. This includes, according to an ADB handout, Sialkot — a thriving business hub known for manufacturing footballs and high-quality surgical instruments. ADB’s support for urban development is helping boost Sialkot’s competitiveness, […]