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Athletes will be eligible to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions such as the World Championships only if they clear a one-time gene test in a bid to protect the integrity of women’s sport, World Athletics said on Wednesday. The once-in-a-lifetime test for the SRY gene, which helps in determining biological sex, can be conducted via a cheek swab or blood test. The testing protocol will be overseen by member federations, and the new regulations come into effect on September 1, ahead of the September 13-21 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. “It is really important in a…
INDIA-PAKISTAN CONTROVERSY Shikhar Dhawan, part of the India team in the WCL, has made his stance clear about not playing against Pakistan © Getty The semifinal between India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends is in danger of being cancelled following reported refusal of the Indian team to play against the arch-rivals from across the border. Unconfirmed information has suggested that the semifinal has been called off and awarded to the Pakistan side but this information could not be independently verified. The match is scheduled for Thursday (July 31) in Birmingham. Contacted by Cricbuzz, a promoter of the…
Injured England skipper Ben Stokes backed his side of “match-winners” to complete a series win over India in the fifth Test at The Kia Oval, live on Sky Sports. Stokes was ruled out with a right shoulder injury that has a lay-off time of around “six to seven weeks”, with the all-rounder targeting an England return in the winter. With Stokes ruled out at the last minute, Jacob Bethell slots in at No 6 and will provide a spin option alongside Joe Root, while Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, Chris Woakes, and Jamie Overton make up the pace attack.It means four…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL India Champions have sealed their spot in the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, finalising the tournament’s last-four line-up. The legends from India secured qualification after a dominant victory against West Indies Champions in their final group stage match at Grace Road, Leicester, on Tuesday. Chasing 145 runs, India needed to reach the target within 14.1 overs to make it through on net run rate. Led by a quickfire half-century from Stuart Binny and a composed knock by skipper Yuvraj Singh, they completed the chase in just 13.2 overs, punching their ticket to…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan batters Sahibzada Farhan and Hasan Nawaz have climbed significantly in the latest ICC T20I rankings after their strong performances in the third T20I against Bangladesh. Farhan made the most notable move, jumping 69 places to reach 97th position with 389 rating points. He has now entered the top 100 T20I batters for the first time. Hasan Nawaz also impressed, rising 14 spots to claim joint 54th place alongside South Africa’s David Miller. Both batters now hold 500 points each. T20I captain Salman Ali Agha moved up two spots to 91st, while young opener Saim Ayub…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan Champions’ spinner Saeed Ajmal made history on Tuesday by delivering the best bowling performance in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) so far. Playing against Australia Champions at Grace Road in Leicester, Ajmal took 6 wickets for just 16 runs in 3.5 overs. This is now the best bowling figure in WCL history and also marks the first-ever five-wicket haul in the tournament. Before Ajmal’s heroics, the record for the best figures belonged to West Indies Champions’ Fidel Edwards, who took 4 for 11 against England Champions earlier in the season. Best bowling figures in…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Each franchise participating in the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is expected to receive approximately Rs 970 million (Rs 97 crore) as their share from the central revenue pool. However, this amount will be subject to deductions for player fees and other operational expenses. According to details, PSL Season 10 was held this year in April and May, with Lahore Qalandars winning the trophy for the third time. Sources reveal that in a recent Finance Committee meeting, league officials informed franchises that each team is expected to receive around Rs 970 million from…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL India Champions booked their spot in the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 with a convincing five-wicket win over West Indies Champions on Tuesday at Grace Road. Chasing a target of 145, India reached the total in just 13.2 overs—well within the 14.1 overs needed to overtake England Champions on net run rate and qualify for the knockouts. The win has now set up a much-anticipated semi-final clash with Pakistan Champions. Stuart Binny was the star of the match, shining with both bat and ball. First, he delivered a tight spell of 2…
German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier, who went missing two days ago while attempting to scale Gilgit-Baltistan’s Laila Peak (6,096 metres), was confirmed dead on Wednesday, according to officials. Mountains in the north of Pakistan are a popular destination for adventure tourism, with many climbers aiming to summit prestigious peaks such as K2 and Nanga Parbat. However, rough terrain and harsh weather conditions create a challenge, frequently causing deaths and injuries. She was climbing in alpine style with her partner, Marina Eva, also from Germany. Dahlmeier was at an altitude of approximately 5,700m when she was hit by the rock on Monday…
German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier, who went missing two days ago while attempting to scale Gilgit-Baltistan’s Laila Peak (6,096 metres), was confirmed dead on Wednesday, according to officials. Mountains in the north of Pakistan are a popular destination for adventure tourism, with many climbers aiming to summit prestigious peaks such as K2 and Nanga Parbat. However, rough terrain and harsh weather conditions create a challenge, frequently causing deaths and injuries. She was climbing in alpine style with her partner, Marina Eva, also from Germany. Dahlmeier was at an altitude of approximately 5,700m when she was hit by the rock on Monday…