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KARACHI: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) of Ashfaq Hussain Shah has been left high and dry. After the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed last week that it had suspended funding to the PFF in the wake of a newly-elected body led by Ashfaq taking over its Pakistan affiliate on the orders of the Supreme Court at the turn of the …

ADELAIDE: Virat Kohli smashed his 39th One-day International century as India claimed a dramatic six-wicket victory over Australia at a sweltering Adelaide Oval on Tuesday to level up the three-match series at 1-1. Skipper Kohli contributed of 104 of his side’s runs as they successfully chased down their victory target of 299 for the loss of four wickets to send …

MELBOURNE: A focused Serena Williams sent an ominous Australian Open warning with a 49-minute first-round demolition on Tuesday as world number one Novak Djokovic destroyed his opponent as he targets a record seventh title. US Open champion Naomi Osaka also stormed through, but world number one Simona Halep was lucky to stay alive, needing to dig deep and claw back …

LAHORE: Despite getting no response from the government on its strenuous efforts to get relief in taxes on the Pakistan Super League accounts, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and all six franchises of the league have decided to continue their endeavours in this regard. The decision was taken during the sixth PSL governing council meeting, which was held here at …

LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam has strongly criticised the national side for using bowling-friendly pitches as an excuse for their failure with the bat in their Test series whitewash against South Africa. The former coach said the Pakistan batsman lacked the required technique and preparation to perform on the fast-paced pitches during the course of the three Tests. “Actually, …

JOHANNESBURG: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur said on Monday he was determined to find a solution to his team’s problems against fast, short-pitched bowling. Speaking after South Africa completed a 3-0 series clean sweep by winning the third Test by 107 runs at the Wanderers, Arthur said he wanted to build a team able to play in all conditions by the …

FROM the outset it was predictable the way this series for Pakistan would end — a clean sweep for hosts South Africa. For this no excuse should be acceptable for the mere fact that our batsmen failed to come to terms with the pitches that had lift and bounce and the conditions were exploited to the full by the home …

South Africa have overtaken New Zealand and England to take second position in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after sweeping their home series against Pakistan 3-0. South Africa have gained four points to reach 110 points, two points above England in the list led by India (116 points) after their 2-1 victory over Australia in a four-match series …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been informed that Australia will not be coming to Pakistan for a one-day series scheduled to be held in March-April this year, The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Sunday. Pakistan is scheduled to host Australia for a five-match ODI series in the United Arab Emirates in March, and the PCB had last month decided to renew talks with CA …

JOHANNESBURG: A century by Quinton de Kock and a double strike by Dale Steyn kept South Africa on course to complete a series clean sweep on the third day of the third and final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers on Sunday. Set to make a daunting 381 to win, Pakistan were 153 for three at the close, needing another …