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France’s narrow win over Belgium was a good sign of the quality that new coach Zinedine Zidane has at his disposal, even without captain and leading striker Kylian Mbappé. France had nine changes from the team that defeated Türkiye in their opening Nations League match. In spite of the rotation, the visitors dominated the majority of the match and won… Continue reading France’s Win Over Belgium Highlights Squad Depth Under Zidane
Muhammad Ashab Irfan and Noor Zaman have advanced to the men’s singles semi-finals in Nagoya, Japan on Friday to give Pakistan another squash medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The feat brought an end to a wait of 24 years for Pakistan to get two men to the last four of the Asian Games singles. The last time was during… Continue reading Pakistan’s Squash Duo Reach Asian Games Semifinals After 24-Year Wait
Pakistan maintained their impressive momentum in the hockey tournament of the 2026 Asian Games with a 3-0 win over China on Thursday in the Kawasaki Juko Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan. The first 19 minutes of the game were scoreless before Pakistan finally scored in the 19th minute. His side were given an edge when captain Abubakar Mahmood converted a set-piece.… Continue reading Pakistan Beat China 3-0 to Maintain Winning Run at Asian Games Hockey
New Zealand have announced a 16-man squad for the five-match T20I series against India, including experienced pacer Adam Milne and all-rounder Michael Bracewell who missed the previous series due to injury. But Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the series following a shoulder injury last week. The series will kick off at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 22 October… Continue reading New Zealand Recall Milne and Bracewell for India T20 Series as Ravindra Misses Out
Pakistan’s Manesha Ali has bagged the gold medal in the IMMAF World Cup after submission victory in the second round of the tournament in Luanda, Angola. Ali picked up the win with a standing guillotine at the end of the round. The referee terminated the match with approximately 15 seconds still to go, to clinch a big international victory for… Continue reading Manesha Ali Wins Gold for Pakistan at IMMAF World Cup in Angola
Former Pakistan cricket chief selector Tauseef Ahmed has alleged that former head coach Saqlain Mushtaq was attempting to sway the decision on the selection of all-rounder Shadab Khan. The claim came up in a recent interview of Tauseef on former Pakistan batter Fawad Alam’s podcast. While talking about favouritism in the team selection, Tauseef said Saqlain was very interested in… Continue reading Saqlain Mushtaq Challenges Tauseef Over Shadab Khan Selection Claims
The Asian Games organizers are apologizing for the error after North Korea’s national anthem was accidentally played prior to South Korea’s men’s hockey game with Bangladesh in Japan. The incident occurred on Friday during the pre-match ceremony at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium where the South Korean players were in line. The North Korean anthem was played over the stadium… Continue reading North Korean Anthem Played by Mistake Before South Korea’s Asian Games Hockey Match
All-rounder Rachin Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder in a promotional shoot in Auckland and is a doubt for next month’s T20 series against India for New Zealand. Ravindra sustained the injury on Wednesday during a commercial shoot with broadcaster Sky in which he was caught by a forward thrower, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement Saturday. The 26-year-old was… Continue reading Rachin Ravindra Doubtful for India T20 Series After Shoulder Injury
South Africa have again lost a bowler as fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is rested for the next three ODI series against Australia. Ngidi picked up a right hamstring injury while playing in a domestic first-class match this week. Cricket South Africa said scans conducted on Wednesday showed that the 30-year-old pacer would need a period of rehabilitation. That name joins… Continue reading Lungi Ngidi Ruled Out of South Africa vs Australia ODI Series
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been called up to the 50-over format team for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. Shubman Gill will remain as the ODI captain of the Indian team while KL Rahul will now serve as the vice-captain. The series will kick off in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja are… Continue reading India Recall Kohli and Rohit for West Indies ODI Series
