LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain, national selector, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) National Academy batting consultant Misbah-ul-Haq has advised young cricketers to focus on discipline, consistency, and hard work, while urging coaches, mentors, and parents to avoid placing unnecessary pressure on emerging players. Speaking in an interview with PCB Digital, Misbah said that developing young talent…

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem says he is fully prepared to defend his Commonwealth Games javelin title and is determined to recreate the historic success he achieved at the 2022 Games. Nadeem won the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with a record-breaking throw, becoming one of Pakistan’s most celebrated athletes. As…

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MIAMI: England secured a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Norway 2-1 in the tournament’s third quarter-final, advancing to the last four for the fourth time in the nation’s World Cup history. England produced a strong comeback performance to overturn an early deficit and book a place in the semi-finals with a…

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KARACHI: Two Pakistani women taekwondo champions are appealing for sponsorship to enable them to compete in an upcoming international tournament in Thailand, saying financial constraints have become the biggest obstacle to representing the country once again on the global stage. Gold medalists Tayyaba Ashraf and Sunbal Fatima are hoping to participate in the international taekwondo…

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has introduced a state-of-the-art GPS player tracking system aimed at improving the fitness, performance, and injury management of national hockey players. According to the PHF, the introduction of the latest sports technology marks a significant step toward modernizing Pakistan’s hockey training programs and aligning them with international standards used…

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CAIRO: Egypt’s national football team received a warm and enthusiastic welcome upon returning home following its participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with thousands of supporters gathering to greet the players. The team arrived in Egypt to an official reception at the airport, where government officials and local authorities welcomed the players and coaching…

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LOS ANGELES: Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after securing a 2-1 victory over Belgium in the tournament’s second quarter-final. The match, played in Los Angeles, saw the former world champions overcome a resilient Belgian side with a late winning goal. Spain opened the scoring in the 30th…

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NEW DELHI: A series of disappointing performances against South Africa, Ireland, and England has reportedly triggered a period of uncertainty within India’s T20 setup, with Indian media suggesting that significant changes to the coaching staff could be on the horizon. According to Indian media reports, the atmosphere inside the Indian team’s dressing room has deteriorated…

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Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that a four-team One-Day tournament will be held in August as part of the national team’s preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. According to the PCB, the tournament will take place before the start of the domestic first-class season. Speaking about the initiative, Director of…

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sought an explanation from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the broadcast of former England captain Ben Stokes’ retirement video. According to the ICC, a video of Stokes’ retirement speech in the dressing room was aired before the conclusion of the Test match, which is considered a…

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