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APP Lahore: Pakistan’s newly appointed T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, has vowed to lead the team with an aggressive yet calculated approach, promising a brand of cricket that is “fearless but not careless.” Speaking at a pre-series…

News Desk Islamabad: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has paid a heartfelt tribute to Indian batting legend Virat Kohli following his retirement from Test cricket, commending his immense contribution to the longest format of the…

News Desk Islamabad: Islamabad United head coach Mike Hesson acknowledged that momentum shifts and the absence of key players played a major role in his team’s defeat to Quetta Gladiators. Addressing a post-match press conference,…

AFP/APP Galle: Australia's Steve Smith became the 15th player in cricket history to reach 10,000 Test runs during the opening Test against Sri Lanka. Starting the match on 9,999 runs, Smith took his first ball and nudged a single off…

AFP/APP Paris: France head coach Didier Deschamps will step down from his role after his current contract concludes following the 2026 World Cup, a source close to the team confirmed on Tuesday. Deschamps, who led Les Bleus to the 2018…

AFP/APP Los Angeles, United States: Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is excited about his team's opportunity to compete in Tuesday's NBA Cup final against the Milwaukee Bucks in Las Vegas, viewing it as a valuable…

AFP/APP Brisbane: Heavy rain in Brisbane led to the cancellation of the entire second session of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba on Saturday, with the hosts at 28-0. Only 13.2 overs were bowled before lunch,…

AFP/APP Rabat: After decades of unsuccessful bids, Morocco will finally achieve its long-cherished dream of hosting the football World Cup in 2030, along with Spain and Portugal, in what the North African country hopes will boost its…

AFP/APP Wellington: Harry Brook lit up the Basin Reserve with a magnificent century as England posted 280 on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington. Brook's 123 rescued England from a precarious 43-4 after…

News Desk Islamabad: The fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, originally slated to take place in Pakistan, hangs in the balance as the International Cricket Council (ICC) convenes today (Thursday) for a critical board meeting. The…