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Newcastle United's Alexander Isak scores their first goal in Premier League match against Manchester United on December 30, 2024. — ReutersAlexander Isak and Joelinton struck early with towering headers to secure Newcastle United a 2-0 Premier League victory at Old Trafford on Monday,... https://ift.tt/BgqUFcu

The total match attendance figure is displayed on day five of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on December 30, 2024. — AFPMELBOURNE: The Melbourne Cricket Ground set a new attendance record for a Test match in Australia... https://ift.tt/ZtAq0br

India's Virat Kohli looks dejected after losing his wicket in Test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, on December 27, 2024. —ReutersMELBOURNE: Australia took an incredible seven wickets after tea on day five to win the fourth Test against India... https://ift.tt/qhsVLZF

Pakistan's Babar Azam leaves the field after being dismissed during the T20 World Cup 2022 against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on October 23, 2022. — AFPLAHORE: Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam has made it to the nominees for the the International Cricket... https://ift.tt/Dv9oGFi

Pakistani players celebrate during the third day of the first cricket Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 28, 2024. — AFPCENTURION: Pakistan and South Africa are hoping early success on the fourth day of the first Test being played in Centurion on... https://ift.tt/f2NisjZ

T here is a popular belief in our culture that, in the final moments of a person’s life, their entire existence is replayed in their mind’s eye. The last days of a calendar year are not dissimilar to this phenomenon, especially the week prior to New Year’s Eve when one... https://ift.tt/lNgXAH6

T he most remarkable decision Noor Jehan made was to migrate to Pakistan from Bombay when the country was created in 1947. This was extraordinary as she was at the peak of her popularity and the leading singing star in the industry at the time. Even after the introduction of playback... https://ift.tt/FZO5GW7

Saim Ayub plays a shot against New Zealand during first T20I in Lahore. — PCB/FilePakistan star-opener Saim Ayub has made it to the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2024 nomination list on the back of his stunning performance in the recently concluded One-Day International series... https://ift.tt/pFsOQgv

This combination of images shows Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid Vinicius Jr. — Reuters/FilePortuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday weighed in on the decision to hand the men's Ballon d'Or award to Manchester City's Rodri, saying Brazil and Real Madrid forward... https://ift.tt/F92EsGL

South Africa's Marco Jansen celebrates with teammates after dismissing Shan Masood at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 27, 2024. —AFPPRETORIA: Pakistan trailed by only two runs as they reached 88-3 in their second innings when bad light brought a premature end to day two of the... https://ift.tt/lLHjXQR

Khurram Shahzad celebrates after dismissal of South Africa's Ryan Rickelton during the first day of the first cricket Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 26, 2024. —AFPSouth Africa's batting stabilised after early setbacks on the second... https://ift.tt/5D71zsM

Audacious sails up the harbour during Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Sydney, Australia on December 26, 2024. — ReutersTwo sailors have been killed in separate incidents in the treacherous Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic, organisers said Friday, as a string of yachts limped out of a race... https://ift.tt/RxSUC0q

India's Virat Kohli became the centre of attention during the opening session of the Test match against Australia after he shoulder-bumped debutant Sam Konstas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.The former skipper not only faced backlash online for his act but was also... https://ift.tt/MeLUCVf

Pakistan skipper and Temba Bavuma at the toss in the first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa on December 26, 2024. —X/@TheRealPCB After winning the toss, South Africa elected to field first against Pakistan in the opening Test of a two-match series at SuperSport Park,... https://ift.tt/kG4U9c5

A group of runners in Karachi. — Provided by the runnersKarachi Marathon, which is scheduled for Jan 5, 2025, is an event that placed Pakistan on int'l marathon mapKARACHI: As the Karachi Marathon approaches next month, runners from all walks of life began preparing for the event by... https://ift.tt/4ZiMagB

Pakistan team celebrates taking a wicket during second day of the third against England on October 25, 2024. — PCB Pakistan are all set to lock horns with South Africa in a two-match Test series following the historic whitewash in the One-Day International series, with Boxing Day Test... https://ift.tt/s8TqF1X

Saim Ayub and Salman Agha embrace after Ayub reached his hundred during first ODI between South Africa and Pakistan in Paarl on December 17, 2024. — AFPPakistan's young batting pair, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha, show remarkable progress in the latest ICC rankings across both... https://ift.tt/GdSNxBk

A representational image showing Pakistan Sports Board's Jinnah Stadium. — PSB website/FileKARACHI: The reforms introduced by the Pakistan Sports Board are likely to backlash from the Pakistan Olympic Association and affiliated federations leading to a prospective crisis in the... https://ift.tt/jmIYsBJ

Star footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. — Reuters/FileStar Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo finally opened up on the long-standing “GOAT” debate with Argentina’s Lionel Messi.In a recently-uploaded video on his YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, the star... https://ift.tt/RgwCKb7

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. —AFP Supporting the right-handed batsman to address the woes concerning deliveries going outside the off-stump in Australia, India skipper Rohit Sharma has said cricketers of Virat Kohli’s calibre always find a way to bounce back.With an unbeaten... https://ift.tt/RJ1Otc4

Pakistani and Indian players shake hands at the end of the match of Champions Trophy on June 4, 2017. — ReutersThe 2025 Champions Trophy hosted by Pakistan will have two venues with India playing all their matches in the United Arab Emirates , a move indicating that the tournament eventually... https://ift.tt/jgfloc2

West Indian players react as Pakistan's Hassan Ali looks on during a Test match. — AFP/FileWest Indies will reach Pakistan to play their first red-ball series in the country in 19 years, the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement on Tuesday.The visitors will arrive in Islamabad on... https://ift.tt/U1bsvE8

West Indies cricket team celebrating their victory. -X/@ProCricketPKANTIGUA: Cricket West Indies announced a 15-member squad for a two-match Test series against Pakistan, scheduled to be played from January 17 to 29, 2025 at the Multan Cricket Stadium, it emerged on Monday.According to a... https://ift.tt/JcwflKe

Peshawar Zalmi's skipper Babar Azam plays a shot during a Pakistan Super League match in this undated photo. — PCBLAHORE: Two-time champions Lahore Qalandars will make the first pick in the platinum category as the pick order has been unveiled ahead of the player draft event for the Pakistan... https://ift.tt/3DseXNU

An undated image of the Champions Trophy on tour. — AFP/fileThe Pakistan Cricket Board has put an end to the neutral venue debacle for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as it has decided to name United Arab Emirates today as the neutral venue for India's matches. The... https://ift.tt/ELmCUxY

Usyk celebrates after retaining the Heavyweight World Title, Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 22, 2024. — ReutersRIYADH: Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision overnight on Saturday to stay unbeaten across two... https://ift.tt/nZuqhMp

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addresses the press conference at Lahore City Cricket Association Ground on December 7, 2025. — Screengrab via Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoardPakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced that a decision about the neutral venue will be made today ,... https://ift.tt/0CI6X1d

U stad Zakir Hussain may have visited Pakistan many times, but I saw and heard him perform in person for the first time when he played alongside Adnan Sami Khan in Lahore.It is unclear who had arranged the concert or why one of the greatest tabla players was paired with Adnan Sami Khan on... https://ift.tt/biJInXR

Pakistan's Muhammad Hassan Usmani receives trophy from tennis legend Rafael Nadal during the award ceremony of ATF U14 Jeddah. — ReporterPakistan's tennis prodigy Muhammad Hassan Usmani has made the country proud by winning singles and doubles titles at the ATF U14 Jeddah organised by Saudi... https://ift.tt/iXfzQa8

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen and Pakistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan watch the ball during the second ODI match at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on December 19, 2024. — AFPSouth Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen, who kicked the stumps upon his dismissal, has been... https://ift.tt/CFLlmiI

An aerial view of the Gwadar Cricket Stadium. — X/@mophrd The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that the player draft of 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League will take place in Gwadar, Balochistan, for the first time in league’s history."The ceremony that kicks off the... https://ift.tt/Ym72DPf

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi along with governing board members at a local hotel in Islamabad on December 18, 2024. - Screengrab via PCBThe Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board , Mohsin Naqvi, has reaffirmed the board’s steadfast dedication to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled... https://ift.tt/6vPtbn5

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi along with governing board members at a local hotel in Islamabad on December 18, 2024. - Screengrab via PCBThe Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board , Mohsin Naqvi, has reaffirmed the board’s steadfast dedication to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled... https://ift.tt/AqYkbED

Qatar's Sports and Youth Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Thani presents Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #7 Vinicius Junior with the gold trophy during the podium ceremony after the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final football match between Spain's Real Madrid and Mexico's Pachuca... https://ift.tt/bk3vLrB

Mahnoor Ali at the US junior Open Squash Championships. — ReporterPakistan celebrated a historic evening on Tuesday as emerging squash stars Mahnoor Ali and Harmas Raja secured landmark victories at the US Junior Open Squash Championships, hosted at the Arlen Specter US Squash Centre in... https://ift.tt/hWqwbNZ

India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured during fourth Test against England at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India on February 25, 2024. — ReutersIndia's right-arm off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday bid farewell to international cricket following the culmination of... https://ift.tt/uq3AKgk

Rohit Sharma plays a shot during a Test match in this undated image. — ReutersRohit Sharma would step down as the Indian red-ball captain voluntarily if he fails to score big in the upcoming Test matches in Melbourne and Sydney, former Indian cricketer and commentator Sunil Gavaskar has... https://ift.tt/Z4ivma7

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati. — AFPBrazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was named Fifa men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday, with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the second year in a... https://ift.tt/7j8hPD6

A collage of Shahid Afridi with his daughter Aqsa Afridi and the newborn baby. — Instagram/@safridiofficialFormer Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi became grandfather for the second time this year after his eldest daughter, Aqsa Afridi, gave birth to a baby girl.Afridi... https://ift.tt/mMSdvJl

New Zealand’s Tim Southee gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field in his final Test after victory against England at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand, on December 17, 2024. —AFPTim Southee, once half of the most feared new-ball partnership in the game, brought down the curtain... https://ift.tt/zoT3tK2

A representational image of the setup of PSL 2022. — PCB/FileThe Pakistan Cricket Board is set to stage the Pakistan Super League Season 10 draft next month, with sources indicating that Karachi or Lahore are the most likely venues. Scheduled for January 11, the event will officially... https://ift.tt/ZbtQzCv

Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie speaks during a press conference. — X @TheRealPCB/FileFormer Australian all-rounder Jason Gillespie has disclosed the reasons behind his resignation as Pakistan's red-ball head coach, citing concerns regarding his diminished role.Speaking to... https://ift.tt/uPyYz1B

India Women players celebrate during their Group A match against Pakistan for the ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on December 15, 2024. — Hindustan TimesKUALA LUMPUR: India secured a convincing nine-wicket victory over Pakistan in their opening Group A match... https://ift.tt/60pVAUE

T he recent developments in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham HTS) formerly an Al Qaeda affiliate have brought drastic shifts to the country’s political, socio-economic and strategic landscape, culminating in regime change in terms of the exit of former president... https://ift.tt/2rZqPUv

The pitch of the Wanderers covered amid heavy downpour in Johannesburg as the match between South Africa and Pakistan was called off due to rain without a ball being bowled on December 14, 2024. — Instagram/@therealpcbThe final T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and South Africa... https://ift.tt/G0JdRcl

A general view of The Gabba as rain delays play on the first day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India in Brisbane on December 14, 2024. — AFP Spectators fully refunded by Cricket Australia after the first day of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between... https://ift.tt/n6qxWBV

An undated image of now former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir during net practice. — PCB/FilePakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international cricket.Taking to his X account, Amir said: "After careful consideration, I have taken the... https://ift.tt/sHuZ9bB

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi waves at Inter Miami CF academy players from the stands during the presentation of the MLS Landon Donovan MVP Award at Chase Stadium Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US on December 4, 2024. — ReutersArgentine football legend and former Barcelona star Lionel Messi has... https://ift.tt/Ibup96x

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim. — AFP/FilePakistani cricketer Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket once again after a brief comeback.In a message to his fans and supporters, Wasim said wearing the green jersey had been unforgettable for him but after much... https://ift.tt/VZRdGuW

Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie speaks during a press conference. — Reuters/AFPLAHORE: Pakistan cricket faces a fresh setback as Jason Gillespie, the red-ball head coach, resigned from his position just days ahead of the Test series against South Africa.According to sources,... https://ift.tt/CnF9aTB