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Palestinian flags fly at last in PSL 2024 final


March 20, 2024

After being snatched away from several fans at the entry gates and in the stands, Palestinian flags were finally waved in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the symbol of protest against Israel’s atrocities in Gaza was carried freely at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on Monday night. The flags were carried by the players of Islamabad United — who won their …

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Pakistan players request fans to attend World Cup qualifier against Jordan


March 20, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s footballers on Tuesday made impassioned appeals to fans to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Jordan here at the Jinnah Stadium on Thursday, saying the home support matters a lot for them. The national team, under the supervision of English coach Stephen Constantine, has been training at the Jinnah Stadium for the last three days for the …

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Cricket Australia scraps Afghanistan T20s, citing worsening women’s rights


March 20, 2024

Australia on Tuesday postponed a men’s Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan later this year, saying the situation for women in the Taliban-ruled country was not acceptable. Cricket Australia said it had received advice “that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse” and so had taken a decision to “postpone” the three-match series scheduled in August at a …

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Lahore finalised as central hub for South Asian Games


March 20, 2024

LAHORE: Contact between the Pakistan Olympic Association and the Ministry of Inter-provincial Coordination over the organisation of the South Asian Games was re-established on Tuesday as the two held a meeting here at the Olympic House on Tuesday where it was decided that Lahore would be the main hub for the regional sporting extravaganza. The 14th edition of the Games …

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Focus shifts to T20 World Cup as PSL draws to close


March 20, 2024

KARACHI: After Islamabad United won their third HBL Pakistan Super League title in the early hours of Tuesday, wrapping up the ninth edition of the country’s T20 extravaganza, focus immediately shifted to the national side and the upcoming T20 World Cup. Performances have thrown up a number of questions and a lot of thinking for the Pakistan Cricket Board to do in …

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Paris Olympics area secured after attack on police station


March 19, 2024

PARIS: Nine people have been arrested over a firework attack on a police station near major venues for this summer’s Paris Olympics, the French capital’s top police official said on Monday. The Sunday evening attack in the northern suburb of La Courneuve came days after a teenager riding a moped was killed in a car chase with police, echoing a …

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Tanzid, Rishad power Bangladesh to series victory against Sri Lanka


March 19, 2024

CHITTAGONG: Rishad Hossain played an attacking innings of 48 after substitute Tanzid Hasan Tamim hit 84 off 81 balls on Monday, steering Bangladesh to a four-wicket win and a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka here at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Set a modest target after Janith Liyanage’s unbeaten 101 guided Sri Lanka to 235 all out in …

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Mbappe bags hat-trick as PSG hit Montpellier for six


March 19, 2024

MONTPELLIER: Kylian Mbappe scored his second hat-trick in Ligue 1 this season as leaders Paris St Germain won 6-2 at Montpellier on Sunday, securing their first league win in four matches. PSG, with 59 points from 26 matches, extended their lead at the top over Brest to 12 points while Montpellier, with 26 points, remain one point above the relegation …

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Imad stars in last-ball thriller as United clinch third title


March 19, 2024

KARACHI: At the National Bank Stadium here on a Monday night, Karachi finally showed up. The house was full at the venue, which was criticised for low turnout all season, when it mattered the most. And the HBL Pakistan Super League final did not disappoint. The crowds witnessed a thriller, which ended with Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan lifting the …

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Cricket Australia scraps Afghanistan T20s, citing worsening women’s rights


March 19, 2024

Australia on Tuesday postponed a men’s Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan later this year, saying the situation for women in the Taliban-ruled country was not acceptable. Cricket Australia said it had received advice “that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse” and so had taken a decision to “postpone” the three-match series scheduled in August at a …

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