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Bowlers give Sri Lanka early edge in second Test against Bangladesh

Bowlers give Sri Lanka early edge in second Test against Bangladesh

A collective effort from their bowlers, including debutant spinner Sonal Dinusha, helped Sri Lanka to reduce Bangladesh to 220/8 on the opening day of the second Test here at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Wednesday. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s decision to bat first backfired as his team’s batting unit struggled against disciplined Sri … Read more

Luka Modric agrees to join AC Milan

Luka Modric agrees to join AC Milan

The Croatian midfielder Luka Modric agreed to join AC Milan, the Serie A club’s sporting director, Igli Tare confirmed on WednesdayModric in May announced that he would leave Real Madrid after the FIFA Club World Cup, ending a 13-year spell at Los Blancos where he won 28 trophies including six Champions League titlesTare confirmed that … Read more

Arvid Lindblad set to make Formula 1 debut

Arvid Lindblad set to make Formula 1 debut

Junior driver Arvid Lindblad is set to make his official Formula 1 debut next week at Silverstone, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko revealed on Wednesday.The 17-year-old Lindblad is a standout performer in the Red Bull Junior Team, who contests the F2 Championship with Campos, he is set to make his Formula 1 race weekend … Read more

Lahore Qalandars unveil UK talent hunt, county exchange program

Lahore Qalandars unveil UK talent hunt, county exchange program

Lahore Qalandars have announced plans to hold overseas trials in the United Kingdom (UK) and collaborate with English county clubs through exchange programs, aimed at nurturing young Pakistani talent and expanding franchise visibility beyond borders. “This initiative will help young players gain international exposure and open doors not only to the Qalandars but potentially to … Read more

Olise’s late strike sends Bayern Munich into Club World Cup knockouts

Olise’s late strike sends Bayern Munich into Club World Cup knockouts

Michael Olise’s late strike secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Bayern Munich over Boca Juniors in the FIFA Club World Cup, ensuring the reigning German champions a spot in the knockout stage here at the Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 18th minute, giving his side an early lead. … Read more

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani in Miami

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani in Miami

Miami – FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Syed Mohsen Gilani during the FIFA Club World Cup in Miami.Gianni Infantino congratulated Mohsen Gilani on his recent election and the Executive Committee and commended the renewed momentum in Pakistan’s football governance. He expressed optimism about Pakistan’s football potential and reaffirmed FIFA’s … Read more

Nottingham Forest extend Nuno Espirito’s contract until 2028

Nottingham Forest extend Nuno Espirito’s contract until 2028

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new contract, extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2028, the club confirmed on Saturday.Nuno joined Forest in December 2023 and under his leadership, Forest avoided relegation and went on to secure their best top-flight finish in nearly 30 years, ending the 2024–25 … Read more

Faf Du Plessis hits record century but Texas Super Kings fall short in MLC clash

Faf Du Plessis hits record century but Texas Super Kings

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis turned back the clock with a spectacular century for Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the recently concluded Major League Cricket (MLC) clash against the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) here at Dallas on Saturday.Opening the innings for TSK, du Plessis struck a commanding 100 off just 51 deliveries, guiding … Read more

Mushfiqur Rahim breaks Younis Khan’s rare Test cricket record

Mushfiqur Rahim breaks Younis Khan’s rare Test cricket record

Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim created multiple records on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. Rahim scored a brilliant 163 off 350 balls, registering his 12th Test century and becoming the oldest non-opener to score a Test hundred. He achieved the feat at 38 years and 39 … Read more

Star Pakistan players nominated for BBL Draft as full list of overseas names revealed

Star Pakistan players nominated for BBL

Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has been officially nominated for the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 Draft, as Cricket Australia released the complete list of overseas players set to take part in the selection process. The draft, scheduled for June 19, features over 600 players from across the world. A total of 74 male … Read more