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It was anything but a flash in a pan – and as Burns points out – the side had acquired intelligence on the Voorburg surface, and had mapped out every scenario to the point where nothing felt new to them. “So I think going back a few months, we got some information about what the wicket would likely play like. “We knew the strengths of our players were really clear and how we wanted to play and the process that we wanted to go about things. “So I guess by the time we got to the game, we’re almost on…
INDIA TOUR OF ENGLAND, 2025 Moahmmed Siraj has stated that Bumrah will play the Old Trafford © Getty Jasprit Bumrah will take the field at Old Trafford in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, his bowling partner Mohammed Siraj said two days out from the match. Bumrah’s availability has hovered over each Test like a weather watch, shaped by a pre-series agreement that India’s pace spearhead would play only three of the five games to manage his workload. But with India trailing 1-2 and the series slipping into its decisive phase, his inclusion in Manchester feels less like a…
Sundar’s Test journey began at the Gabba in 2021, a match where India were grappling with injuries. As head coach then, Shastri turned to the youngster and Sundar delivered with a classy 62 under pressure in his very first innings, playing a key role in India’s historic win. He backed that up with unbeaten knocks of 85 and 96 in subsequent series against England at home, showcasing maturity and technique far beyond his years. Despite batting at No.7 or lower in 10 of his 11 Test appearances, Sundar has maintained a remarkable batting average of 38.92, which includes four half-centuries.…
Mackenzie Harvey is all-in on his move to South Australia, signing with the Adelaide Strikers for BBL|15 After 45 matches with the Melbourne Renegades, Mackenzie Harvey has signed a one-year deal with the Adelaide Strikers ahead of KFC BBL|15. It was understood that Harvey, who had previously finished a one-year deal with the Renegades following BBL|14, was on the radar of rival BBL clubs. The 24-year-old, who joined South Australia’s men’s squad ahead of last summer, will now also call Adelaide Oval home in the BBL. Harvey said he was eager to join the Strikers on their quest for a…
LAHORE: Pakistan’s Under-16 volleyball squad, which made history by winning the Asian title in Thailand, received a grand welcome upon its return here on Sunday night. The team was warmly greeted at the airport by Punjab Sports Board director general Khizar Afzal Chaudhry, Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) chairman Chaudhry Mohammad Yaqoob, PVF president Suhail Khawar Mir and a large number of fans. Pakistan won the continental title, beating Iran 3-2 in the final. After losing the first two sets, Pakistan staged a glorious comeback to win the remaining three sets in a row. Talking to media, Pakistan team captain Mohammad…
KARACHI: Asad Zaman, Taimoor Ansari, Hassan Usmani, Ruhab Faisal, Muzammil Bhand, Nabeel Qayum and Ansarullah progressed into the Under-18 quarter-finals of the first Sohail University National Tennis Championship here at the DA Creek Club on Monday. Meanwhile, in the men’s last-16 fixtures, Ahtesham Humiyoon — who recently won the men’s and U-18 title last week — maintained his brilliant form as he edged past Jabir Ali 8-6 while Raahim Veqar trounced M. Zakir 8-0. Ismail Aftab and Saqib Zia also advanced following convincing wins over Talha Ali and Laraib Shamsi, respectively. Results (pre-quarters): Boys Under-18: Asad Zaman bt Zayd Ali…
ZURICH: FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered the governing body’s support to England defender Jess Carter after she revealed she has been the target of racist abuse during Euro 2025. Carter, who is Black, on Sunday announced she is stepping away from social media for the duration of the tournament. The 27-year-old has started all four of England’s games, but struggled in their quarter-final win over Sweden on Thursday as the Lionesses conceded two first-half goals. Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham condemned the abuse, and said the FA has been in contact with UK police, who are in touch with the…
KARACHI: Nolberto Solano’s last managerial job might have not gone too well but the Newcastle United legend will look to turn a page on that when he takes over as the head coach of Pakistan’s senior and under-23 teams next month. Solano is the first major appointment by the freshly-elected Pakistan Football Federation leadership with president Mohsen Gilani telling Dawn on Monday that he expected the former Peru winger to help the national team reach new heights. “He will bring more zest and energy to the national team … especially in our style of play,” Mohsen added, noting Solano’s experience…
• Study on how climate is affecting international cricket reveals half of all PSL 2025 matches were played in conditions meriting ‘Caution’ or ‘Extreme Caution’ on the heat index• ICC not a signatory to UN Sports for Climate Framework, but Cricket Australia and ECB implementing heat policy guidelines, sustainability strategies KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League has overcome several barriers to become the country’s most lucrative cricket product. But it will not escape the effects of climate change. Experts have warned that rising global temperatures will impact future editions of the PSL, at least if it is scheduled in the same…
INDIA TOUR OF ENGLAND, 2025 Harry Brook has played a key part for England in the series so far © Getty Temperatures flared during England’s narrow 22-run win at Lord’s with players from both sides engaging in banter and verbal battles amid dramatic scenes on the fourth and fifth days. “Them lads went hard at Creeps [Crawley] and Ducky [Duckett] on that night when Bumrah bowled that single over. We watched that and we reassessed and we thought it was the right time to go back at them,” said Harry Brook speaking ahead of the fourth Test at Manchester. The…