Category: Sports
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Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday. The Knicks won the best-of-seven championship series 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and his young Spurs teammates on their home floor to lift…
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Sarfaraz Ahmed Retains Confidence as Test Coach, Shan Masood’s Captaincy Remains Uncertain
LAHORE: Pakistan Test team head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has reportedly retained the confidence of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) despite recent setbacks, while the future of Test captain Shan Masood remains under discussion ahead of upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. The developments come as a 49-player national training camp for different formats…
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ICC Rates Lord’s and Gaddafi Stadium Pitches “Unsatisfactory,” Awards One Demerit Point Each
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has declared the pitches used at Lord’s Cricket Ground in England and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as “unsatisfactory,” awarding one demerit point each to both venues following concerns raised by match officials. According to the ICC, the decisions were made after reviews of the pitches used during the England…
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PCB Decides to Move Shaheen Afridi Out of Test Plans, Focus to Remain on White-Ball Cricket
Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors have reportedly decided not to include Shaheen Shah Afridi in the national Test setup going forward, signaling a major shift in the career of one of Pakistan’s most prominent fast bowlers. The development comes as the PCB announced training camps involving 49 players, divided between red-ball and white-ball formats.…
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Ben Stokes Could Face Captaincy Uncertainty After Nightclub Incident
London: England Test captain Ben Stokes could face disciplinary action and a possible temporary loss of captaincy following an alleged nightclub incident involving him and fast bowler Gus Atkinson, according to media reports. The controversy has emerged after reports claimed that England Cricket Board (ECB) officials have launched an investigation into an incident that took…
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Iran’s World Cup Team Denied Permission to Stay in the United States
Tehran/Mexico City: Iran’s national football team, which is participating in the FIFA World Cup, has reportedly not been granted permission to stay in the United States during the tournament and will instead operate from a training base in neighboring Mexico. According to international media reports, the Iranian squad has established its World Cup training camp…
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World Cup fever muted in Iran under shadow of war, hardship
In a Tehran neighbourhood dotted with shops selling football jerseys and sporting goods, 10-year-old Helma was already feeling World Cup fever. “I’m supporting Iran because it’s always the champion!” she said, sporting a bracelet in the green, white and red of the national flag. “This year, it will be number one out of all the…
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Questions Raised Over Lord’s Pitch Quality During England-New Zealand Test Match
London: The pitch at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, widely known as the “Home of Cricket,” has come under intense scrutiny during the ongoing Test match between England and New Zealand, with former players and commentators expressing concerns about its quality and consistency. After a dramatic opening two days in which 33 wickets fell, critics…
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United States Grants Visas to Iran’s National Football Team for FIFA World Cup, White House Confirms
Washington: The United States has issued visas to members of Iran’s national football team, allowing them to travel to the country and participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, according to confirmation from White House officials. The development comes after concerns were raised regarding visa processing for the Iranian squad ahead of the tournament, which…
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Shreyas Iyer Appointed India’s New T20 Captain as Suryakumar Yadav Relieved of Leadership Duties
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a significant leadership change in the Indian T20 cricket team, removing Suryakumar Yadav from the captaincy role and appointing Shreyas Iyer as the new skipper of the national side in the shortest format of the game. The decision marks a major development in…
