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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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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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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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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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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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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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…

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New Delhi: India’s star batter Virat Kohli has reportedly been ruled out of the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan after suffering a hamstring injury. The news comes as a significant setback for the Indian team ahead of the three-match series, which is scheduled to begin on June 13. Hamstring Injury Forces Kohli Out…

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Mumbai: New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has revealed that he received only half of his contracted payment from Mumbai Indians after being ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to a shoulder injury. The disclosure has sparked discussion around player contracts, injury policies, and payment structures in franchise cricket leagues. Injury Cut Short…

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to make history as the biggest football tournament ever held, with a record 1,248 players selected across the final squads of all 48 participating national teams. The world’s most prestigious football competition will kick off on June 12, 2026, and will be jointly hosted by the United States,…

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