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LAHORE: Australian cricket team’s tour of Pakistan got a big thumbs-up from compatriots Ben Dunk and James Faulkner, who said the tourists will enjoy the atmosphere, the fanatic fans and a quality opposition during their tour for three Tests, three ODIs and a one-off T20 International from March 4 to April 5. “I’ve been fortunate enough to speak to a …

AHMEDABAD: Spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar set up India’s comfortable six-wicket victory over the West Indies for the hosts’ landmark 1,000th One-day International here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Rohit Sharma took to the field as India’s new full-time ODI captain and his decision to bowl was vindicated by the two spinners as the hosts bowled out …

KARACHI: It couldn’t have got gloomier than this for Karachi Kings. Two horrendous run-outs and the sight of Babar Azam’s uprooted off-stump was perfectly symbolised where they stood at the seventh edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League. Islamabad United, on the other hands, were led from the front by captain Shadab Khan as the all-rounder shone both with bat …

A full-fledged women’s Indian Premier League (IPL) could begin as early as next year, with the Indian cricket board (BCCI) saying it is working on delivering the tournament “soon”. A three-team Women’s T20 Challenge is staged alongside the men’s IPL, but many believe women deserve their own expanded tournament with more teams and players. The Women’s T20 Challenge will continue …

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Monday decided to ease restrictions on the number of people allowed to attend matches during the upcoming Lahore leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022. In a statement, the NCOC said it has given the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) the go-ahead to allow spectators up to 50pc of the stadium’s capacity …

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she never accused anyone of sexual assault, according to an interview published on Monday, again walking back an allegation that sparked worldwide concern about her safety. That was the statement that the Chinese tennis player delivered Monday in a controlled interview in Beijing that touched on sexual assault allegations she made against a former …

KARACHI: Horses belonging to the Thunder family have been the best bet for punters at the Karachi Racecourse. That once again proved true when favourite Thunder Smile brought smiles on the faces of all and sundry by lifting the Kashmir Day Cup, his second of the year, in the Gymkhana race meeting on Saturday. Thunder Smile shot into the lead …

BEIJING: Host nation China nabbed its first gold medal on Saturday as dazzling performances on snow and ice nudged the political drama that has dominated the Beijing Olympics toward the sidelines. “You can always trust China” began trending in posts on social media platform Weibo after its short track skaters won the mixed team relay, an event making its debut …

AHMEDABAD: India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday ruled out drastic team changes in the wake of Virat Kohli’s departure as skipper ahead of the hosts’ 1,000th One-day International against the West Indies. Rohit begins his tenure as full-time ODI captain in Ahmedabad on Sunday for the first of three matches after replacing Kohli. A hamstring injury ruled out the 34-year-old …

KARACHI: With ferocious hitters Asif Ali and Azam Khan present at the crease with Islamabad United needing 12 to win off the last over, it needed an extraordinary effort to hold them from the man bowling it for Lahore Qalandars. Asif facing, Zaman started off with a full ball on off stump, one run. The pacer from Mirpur, Azad Jammu …