GEORGETOWN: The West Indies cricket team has failed to secure direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup and will once again have to go through the qualifying process to earn a place in the global tournament. The two-time former world champions will be required to play the World Cup qualifiers for the second…

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Pakistan veteran spinner Noman Ali has signed a short-term six-match contract with Lancashire for the final phase of the County Championship, providing him with an opportunity to gain valuable county experience while remaining available as a potential spin-bowling option for Pakistan during their England tour. The 39-year-old left-arm orthodox spinner will be playing county cricket…

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KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management to limit captain Babar Azam’s interaction with the English media during the national team’s tour of England. Speaking on Geo News’ programme Score, Rashid Latif said the PCB should adopt a strategy of keeping Babar Azam away from the English media…

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Pakistan secured the silver medal at the ITF Masters World Team Championship after finishing runners-up in the Over-45 category in Portugal. The final of the Over-45 competition was played between Pakistan and top-seeded Spain, with the two teams producing a closely contested battle for the championship title. The tie was level at 1-1 after the…

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Buenos Aires: Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. Jorge Messi passed away on Friday at a medical facility in the Argentine city of Rosario, according to reports. His death marks a deeply personal loss for the football icon, whose father…

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several Pakistani cricketers, allowing them to participate in overseas leagues. According to the PCB, Hasan Nawaz, Haseeb Shah, Naseem Shah, and Usman Khan have been granted NOCs to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). NOCs have also been issued to Moaz…

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KARACHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Usman Shinwari has advised Pakistan’s fast bowlers, including Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, to adopt a more selective approach to cricket in order to maintain their fitness and effectiveness. Speaking to the media, Shinwari said that playing too much cricket could put additional physical pressure on fast bowlers and…

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Brendon McCullum has hailed his successor Stephen Fleming as “like me, but better”, after England appointed his former New Zealand teammate as Test coach. McCullum was sacked from his role in charge of the red-ball side last month after a woeful Ashes campaign was followed by a 2-1 series loss at home to New Zealand,…

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BANGKOK: A 24-year-old footballer was killed after being struck by lightning during a football match in Thailand. According to foreign media reports, the tragic incident occurred at Santi Stadium in Sungai Kolok, southern Thailand, where a local tournament match under the Golok FA Cup was being played between teams from Thailand and Malaysia amid heavy…

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Pakistan made an impressive start to its campaign at the ITF Masters World Team Championship for men aged over 45 years, defeating the United States 3-0 in the opening match held in Lisbon, Portugal. More than 300 players from 30 countries are participating in the event, with Pakistan being represented by experienced and skilled players…

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