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SHARJAH: Fakhar Zaman cracked a robust 77 and spinner Abrar Ahmed registered career-best figures as Pakistan reached the T20I tri-series final with a 31-run win over United Arab Emirates on Thursday. Fakhar hit an aggressive 44-ball 77 not out for his 12th T20I half century while Mohammad Nawaz smashed an undefeated 27-ball 37 to revive Pakistan from 80-5 Pakistan to 171-5 in their 20 overs. Abrar then grabbed 4-9 in four economical overs to restrict UAE to 140-7 with opener Alishan Sharafu fighting a lone hand, scoring a steady 51-ball 68. Sharafu hit four sixes and as many fours. “Fakhar…
In Florida, the journeys of Pakistan’s ice hockey teams are a testament to love, identity, and the audacious belief that some dreams are worth chasing, no matter how impossible they seem. At the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, Florida, a chant starts softly, then grows into a thunderous roar that shakes the plexiglass: “Pakistan Zindabad!” For the players on the ice, looking at a sea of green flags and ecstatic faces, the moment is surreal. They have just done the unthinkable. They have won gold. This is not the beginning of a feel-good sports movie. This is the true story…
Australia selector Shawn Flegler is happy with the balance of his squad and feels they will perform well at the tournament that commences on September 30 “A World Cup in India is one of cricket’s biggest assignments, but we believe this group is up for the challenge,” Flegler said. “The valuable experience the squad has gained from several sub-continent tours in recent years, as well as exposure through the Women’s Premier League will be beneficial in tackling the unique demands of Indian conditions. “Across the winter we’ve seen some terrific performances right through the group – whether that be through…
Cricket fans in Australia will be able to watch the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup for free, with broadcaster Prime Video putting the tournament in front of its paywall. All 31 matches of the eight-team event in India and Sri Lanka to be available live, exclusive and free via Prime Video, and viewers will only be required to sign into a free Amazon account.The tournament begins with India hosting Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30, and Australia’s campaign for back-to-back titles will begin a day later against New Zealand on October 1, while the final will be held…
Sophie Molineux is poised to make her international return after being included in Australia’s squad for their upcoming ODI World Cup defence in India. Molineux, who has not played since undergoing knee surgery in January, is part of the 15-player squad named by Cricket Australia on Friday for the tournament beginning September 30. The Victorian spinner is unlikely to feature in the three-game one-day series against India that will precede the ICC tournament, but team medical staff remain optimistic she will be available for the World Cup itself. To cover Molineux, uncapped spinner Charli Knott has been included in the…
“He has a rare gift of taking games away from opponents. He can play innings not many players can.”Jacob Bethell’s 58 off 40 balls did not ultimately prove the match-winning knock it threatened to be at one stage of England’s chase of 331 in the second ODI against South Africa at Lord’s, but the words of Sky Sports’ Nick Knight still ring true. Veterans Joe Root and Jos Buttler top-scored with 61 apiece as the hosts fell five runs short, but it was England’s future destroyer-in-chief who arguably played the more eye-catching knock.Buttler, as well as new skipper Harry Brook,…
SOUTH AFRICA TOUR OF ENGLAND 2025 Matthew Breetzke became the first batter to register half-centuries in each of his first five ODIs © Getty Breezy half-centuries by Jacob Bethell (40-ball 58) and Jos Buttler (51-ball 61) went in vain as South Africa secured a narrow five-run win against England in a thrilling contest at Lord’s, on Thursday, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and securing their first ODI series win in England since 1998. Set to chase 331 for victory, England lost opener Jamie Smith caught behind off the first ball of the innings. Even as…
Proteas take unassailable 2-0 series lead after Matthew Breetzke’s fifth consecutive fifty-plus score South Africa have clinched the ODI series against England with a game to spare after a five-run win in the second match that was set up by a record-breaking 85 by Matt Breetzke at Lord’s. Just as they defeated Australia 2-1 in the ODI series last month, the Proteas, world champions in the Test arena, showed again why they’re building nicely towards the 50-over World Cup set to be staged in southern Africa in 2027. Matthew Breetzke’s phenomenal ODI start continues! 🌟 A world record: his 5th…
South Africa wrapped up a one-day international series victory over England with a match to spare after holding on to claim a dramatic five-run win in the second ODI at Lord’s.The tourists recovered from 93-3 to post 330-8 from their 50 overs after losing the toss, with Matthew Breetzke top-scoring with 85 and putting on a 147-run fourth-wicket stand with Tristan Stubbs (58). Dewald Brevis (42) and Corbin Bosch (32 not out) made late cameos, after Aiden Markram (49) and Ryan Rickelton (35) put on a 73-run opening stand, while Jofra Archer (4-62) and Adil Rashid (2-33) were the pick…
BANGLADESH CRICKET Mithun defeated former national cricketer and current match referee Selim Shahed. © BCB Bangladesh middle-order batter Mohammad Mithun has been elected president of the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) on Thursday. CWAB, who are representing the professional players of the country, had the election after the previous leadership group headed by former national skipper Naimur Rahman was dissolved following the fall of the previous government. Naimur Rahman and Debabrata Pal took charge of CWAB post an unofficial annual general meeting in 2014 and since then they were running the activities of the organization. Naimur, who is currently…