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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan is close to breaking a significant T20I record, currently held by teammate Babar Azam and Indian star batter Virat Kohli, during the upcoming New Zealand series. Kohli and Azam are the joint-fastest to score 3000 runs in T20I cricket, taking 81 innings each, followed by Australia’s Aaoron Finch who took 98 innings. However, Rizwan …

LAHORE: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi expressed optimism about finding the “best possible window” for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 next year. PCB is currently facing a massive challenge in scheduling PSL 10 due to a packed cricketing calendar in 2025. Due to the home tri-series with South Africa and New Zealand, followed …

From master blaster Shahid Afridi to wicket-knocking Shaheen Shah Afridi, many former and current cricketers from Pakistan have pledged their support for the touring London cricket team. The theme of their tour is “Love for Club Cricket,” as they hope their tour will ignite more passion and competitiveness at the club level. Cricket is the number one sport in Pakistan …

Striker Harry Kane said Tuesday that Bayern Munich still have a chance of a “great season” by winning the Champions League, before Wednesday’s home quarter-final second leg against Arsenal. Bayern Munich officially ceded the title to Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, breaking their 11-year streak as champions. They are now staring at a first trophyless season since 2012. The …

Researchers from Australia’s national science agency have achieved record efficiency for next-gen printed solar cells. The international team led by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) announced they have set a new efficiency record for fully roll-to-roll printed cells. Roll-to-roll solar cells are printed onto thin plastic films, which makes them lightweight, portable, and flexible. This allows for …

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) unveiled a new series of semiconductors for artificial intelligence-enabled business laptops and desktops on Tuesday as the chip designer looks to expand its share of the lucrative “AI PC” market. These chips are expected to be available in platforms from HP (HPQ.N), opens new tab and Lenovo starting in the second quarter of 2024, AMD said …

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday appointed former Pakistan leg-spinner and World Cup winner Mushtaq Ahmed as the Tigers’ spin bowling coach ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. “He will join the side ahead of the preparation camp later this month for the T20 series against Zimbabwe and will work with the Bangladesh team until the end …

AUGUSTA: Unflappable American Scottie Scheffler claimed a second Masters title in three years on Sunday, the world number one holding steady while his biggest challengers self-destructed making their way through the infamous Amen Corner. Scheffler, the Green Jacket winner in 2022, began the day with a one-stroke lead over twice major winner Collin Morikawa and posted a final round of …

BARCELONA: Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will play this week’s Barcelona Open in what will be the Spaniard’s first event since January and first appearance on clay since 2022 French Open. “I arrived here a bit like in a last minute decision as I didn’t know if I was going to be able to play,” the 22-time Grand Slam champ …

RAWALPINDI: The City Traffic Police (CTP) have chalked out a plan with deployment of 367 personnel for the convenience of citizens and cricket fans during the T20 matches between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from April 16 to 21. A spokesman for the traffic police said special arrangements had been made to keep the traffic flowing …