DUBAI: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has admitted to violating the ICC Anti-Doping Code and agreed to participate in a rehabilitation program, leading the International Cricket Council (ICC) to lift his provisional suspension. According to the ICC, the 32-year-old underwent a doping test on February 7, 2026, following Pakistan’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against…

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ZURICH: FIFA has announced that the winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive special championship rings in addition to the traditional World Cup trophy and gold medals, marking a first in the tournament’s history. According to FIFA, this will be the first time that the champions of a FIFA competition are presented with…

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BRIDGETOWN: West Indies cricket great Sir Garfield (Garry) Sobers, widely regarded as one of the finest all-rounders in the history of the game, has passed away at the age of 89. Sir Garfield Sobers enjoyed a remarkable international career with the West Indies, representing the team in 93 Test matches. During his illustrious career, he…

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MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected media reports suggesting that India’s third One-Day International against England at Lord’s will be Rohit Sharma’s final international ODI. According to Indian media, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia strongly denied the speculation, stating that the board has held no discussions whatsoever regarding Rohit Sharma’s…

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Sri Lanka police arrested the Indian co-owner of a Lanka Premier League (LPL) team on Friday, hours before the tournament was due to begin, on suspicion of trying to bribe a player. The suspect, identified as Manjot Kalra, was arrested at a hotel in Colombo as he was “about to pay” a player 9.5 million…

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DALLAS: Spain secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in the tournament’s first semifinal, ending a 16-year wait for a return to football’s biggest stage. The match, played in Dallas, saw Spain produce a disciplined and attacking performance to overcome the 2018 world champions and book their place…

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made padel a mandatory activity for national cricketers attending long-duration training camps, with new padel facilities now established at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) as part of its high-performance development program. The initiative is aimed at improving players’ fitness, agility, and overall athletic performance while providing them with…

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DAKAR: Senegal’s disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign has sparked controversy over the qualifications of the national team’s doctor, with the Senegal Football Federation and the country’s Sports Medicine Association offering conflicting accounts. Senegal was eliminated from the tournament after a 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32. Following the team’s exit, the…

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LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars have unveiled their squad for the upcoming Global Super League, which will be held in Guyana, with New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell appointed as captain. The franchise announced that Bracewell will lead the side in the international T20 tournament, which features teams from different cricket leagues around the world. The squad includes…

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London: Italy’s Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon crown, claiming the men’s singles title for the second consecutive year after defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in a thrilling final. The top-seeded Sinner recovered from losing the opening set to secure a 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory in a contest that lasted nearly three hours and 45…

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