Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Pakistan TV (PTV) broke a 232-year-old first-class cricket record to register a thrilling two-run victory against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in the President’s Trophy Grade-I at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday. PTV came from the back on the final day to pull off an extraordinary victory in the history of the game,…
Six-time major winner Nick Faldo is returning home after having successful open-heart surgery in the United States, the 68-year-old Englishman’s team said on Friday. Faldo, who won both the Masters and Open Championship three times with his last major coming at Augusta in 1996, spent two weeks in Cleveland, where he underwent scheduled preventive open-heart…
The first round of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Sunday. World number one Carlos Alcaraz, who could complete a career Grand Slam if he wins the tournament, faces Adam Walton, while Aryna Sabalenka takes on Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah as she seeks a third title at Melbourne Park. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides…
Adelaide Strikers wrapped up their Big Bash League (BBL) 15 campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets after bowling them out for a paltry 99 at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday. In their final group-stage fixture, the Strikers opted to field after winning the toss, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Jerrssis…
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman released by IPL franchise. Dhaka wants team’s T20 World Cup matches to be held in Sri Lanka. Dignity, security of our cricketers are our top priorities: BCB chief. DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday said that its national side will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup…
Israr Khattak won the world-class BYD Karachi Marathon, completing the full 42.1-kilometre race in 2 hours, 39 minutes, and 58 seconds. The marathon started from Nishan-e-Pakistan Park and saw participation from thousands of runners, including women and children. Participants ran from Sea View to the Golf Club before returning to Nishan-e-Pakistan along the designated route….
Dhaka orders suspension of IPL coverage with immediate effect. Statement cites Mustafizur Rehman’s release by IPL franchise. Decision made in public interest, via relevant approval: statement. Marking another major escalation between Bangladesh and India, the former has ordered an indefinite ban on the telecast and promotion of the Indian Premier League (IPL), India Today reported on Monday. The tournament-related…
SYDNEY: England and Australia’s cricket teams honoured at the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney on Sunday emergency service personnel and members of the public who responded during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach. The on-field guard of honour ahead of the clash was accompanied by loud applause from the sold-out crowd. The biggest cheer came…
Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on Sunday calling it “a miracle”. The 54-year-old Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals (ODIs), fell seriously ill late last month and was rushed to hospital. The former batsman was diagnosed…
Pakistan’s left-handed middle order batter Imam-ul-Haq and his wife Anmol Mehmood have welcomed their first child into the world — a beautiful baby girl named Inara Haq. Imam-ul-haq, 30, shared the news of their bundle of joy on social media with a picture of the baby, saying: “We are blessed with a baby girl, a…
