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Shaheen relieved after beating New Zealand in fifth T20


January 22, 2024

CHRISTCHURCH: Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said it was “very important” his team avoided a whitewash series loss to New Zealand after winning the fifth and final Twenty20 International by 42 runs on Sunday. The Black Caps capitulated for 92 in the face of some quality Pakistan spin bowling, having been favoured to chase down the tourists’ 134-8. Pakistan lost …

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Mbappe sends PSG into French Cup last 16


January 22, 2024

PARIS: Kylian Mbappe grabbed two goals and a pair of assists as Paris St-Germain brushed past third-tier Orleans 4-1 on Saturday to reach the last 16 of the French Cup. Mbappe opened the scoring with a neat low finish before doubling his tally in the second half from the penalty spot following a handball in the area. The France captain, …

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Easy does it as Djokovic leads top seeds into Melbourne quarter-finals


January 22, 2024

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic flirted with a rare “triple bagel” and Aryna Sabalenka produced yet another powerful performance as the defending champions swept into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday. American fourth seed Coco Gauff also rattled through her match in double quick time and while she was only on court for an hour, the US Open champion showed …

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South Korea salvage late draw with Jordan


January 21, 2024

DOHA: Jordan were denied a first ever victory over South Korea when a 91st-minute own goal from Yazan Al-Arab gifted their opponents a 2-2 draw in their second Asian Cup Group ‘E’ game at Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday. The result leaves both teams on four points from two games and opens up the group after Bahrain moved up to …

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Australia keep faith in Steve Smith as opener


January 21, 2024

MELBOURNE: Steve Smith’s first outing as a Test opener may not have gone to plan but Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he had the full support of the team and that it would take time for him to build a relationship with Usman Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith, who moved up from number four following David Warner’s …

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Swiatek shunted out of Australian Open, Alcaraz breaks new ground


January 21, 2024

MELBOURNE: World number one Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Australian Open at the hands of Czech teenager Linda Noskova in the third round on Saturday to further deplete an already weakened women’s draw heading into the second week at Melbourne Park. While only three of the top 10 women’s seeds remain, the main contenders for the men’s title have …

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Pakistan crush Afghanistan in U-19 World Cup


January 21, 2024

EAST LONDON: A fine century by opener Shahzaib Khan and fast bowler Ubaid Shah’s impressive four-wicket haul steered Pakistan to a massive 181-run victory in their opening match of the ICC U-19 World Cup against Afghanistan here at Buffalo Park on Saturday. Electing to bat first proved a right call for Pakistan who piled up a huge 284 for nine …

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Pakistan beat New Zealand in fifth T20 but lose series 4-1


January 21, 2024

Pakistan’s spinners ran through New Zealand to pick up a consolation 42-run win in the fifth and final Twenty20 international on Sunday and avoid a series clean sweep. The tourists lost the five-match series 4-1 but it ended on a positive note as they dismissed the Black Caps for a paltry 92 in defence of 134-8. Part-time offspinner Iftikhar Ahmed …

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Zaka Ashraf steps down as PCB Management Committee chairman


January 20, 2024

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf has stepped down from his post after serving for at least seven months. Sources told ARY News that Zaka Ashraf submitted his resignation as Chairman Management Committee and Member Board of Governor (BoG). In a statement, Ashraf said he was working for the betterment of Pakistan cricket. However, expressing disappointment …

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Pakistan to commence U19 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on January 20


January 20, 2024

The 15th edition of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa has commenced today. Saad Baig led-Pakistan U19 are slotted in Group D along with Afghanistan, Nepal and New Zealand. Pakistan will kick off their campaign against Afghanistan U19 at East London on 20 January, followed by games against Nepal U19 and New Zealand U19 on 24 …

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