ISLAMABAD: Pakistan opened their campaign in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship with a convincing straight-sets victory over Sri Lanka at the Liaquat Gymnasium of the Pakistan Sports Complex on Wednesday. Backed by the home crowd, Pakistan dominated from the outset, combining excellent serving with aggressive attacking, disciplined blocking and effective teamwork…

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BRIDGETOWN: Shimron Hetmyer kept his composure under pressure to score an unbeaten 69 and guide the West Indies to a two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the fifth and final one-day international on Tuesday. New Zealand nevertheless won the series 3-2, having secured it in the fourth match. The visitors had won the second and…

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LAHORE: Pakistan will tour England in May 2027 to play a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series, with the fixtures serving as key preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. According to the schedule, the series will be played from May 15 to May 26, 2027, across five venues in England. The first ODI…

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KABUL: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed experienced middle-order batter Rahmat Shah as the captain of the national One-Day International (ODI) and Test teams. In an official statement, the ACB announced that Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been named vice-captain for both formats. According to the board, Rahmat Shah takes over the leadership role after Hashmatullah…

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STOCKHOLM: Pakistani international Abdullah Iqbal has made his debut in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds, becoming the first active Pakistan national team player to feature in the prestigious European club competition. Iqbal achieved the milestone while representing Swedish club Mjällby AIF in their UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Lincoln Red Imps. The Pakistani…

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SYDNEY: Former Australian cricketer David Warner has formally pleaded guilty to a drink-driving offence and is set to be sentenced by an Australian court on August 18, according to international media reports. Warner was charged in Sydney after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in April, when a random roadside breath test reportedly returned…

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NEW YORK: Calls are mounting for FIFA to impose a lengthy suspension on Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes following violent scenes that erupted after Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Former English Premier League chief referee Keith Hackett has urged FIFA to take strict disciplinary action, recommending at least a 10-match ban…

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MADRID: The Spain national football team has returned home after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026, following its historic victory over defending champions Argentina in the tournament final. The players and coaching staff arrived in the Spanish capital, Madrid, where their aircraft landed amid celebrations marking the country’s second FIFA World Cup triumph. Spain captain…

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LAHORE: Samiya Khan, the wife of Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali, has responded after a viral social media video falsely claimed to show the national cricketer. The video, which has been widely circulated online, reportedly originated in India and shows a man traveling on a train who is allegedly being assaulted by police personnel. Some…

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NEW YORK: France’s star forward Kylian Mbappé has won the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing as the tournament’s leading scorer and becoming the first player to claim the award in two consecutive World Cups. Mbappé scored 10 goals during the tournament, topping the scoring charts despite France finishing fourth in the…

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