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JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has voiced his support for Mike Hesson’s appointment as Pakistan’s new white-ball head coach, calling the role both surprising and rewarding. Speaking in a recent interview on a local sports platform, Gillespie admitted that while Hesson’s hiring may have caught some by surprise, he believes the job presents a fantastic chance to work with a talented group of players. “There are always surprises in the world,” Gillespie said. “Speaking from my own experience, you sometimes ask yourself — why make such a move? But the chance to work with Pakistan’s…
As England and India gear up for the upcoming five-match Test series starting on Friday, live on Sky Sports, here’s a look at the key talking points ahead of the contest…Pressure on new India captain GillIndia head deeper into the unknown and this new era under a brand new captain, Shubman Gill. The 25-year-old was picked for the role ahead of Jasprit Bumrah, who had filled in at times during the most recent Test series defeat in Australia in the winter, and though Gill has captained in five T20 internationals and led Gujarat Titans in the IPL, a Test tour…
CNN — When seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton suffered damage to his car during the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, the cause wasn’t initially clear. The Ferrari driver, who had started fifth on the grid, knew something had happened after suddenly losing pace early in the race but was only later told that he had hit a groundhog. The impact with the animal had damaged the floor of Hamilton’s car which cost the 40-year-old around half a second per lap, resulting in a sixth placed finish. But speaking after the race, Hamilton – a vegan and animal rights activist –…
MLC 2025 Texas Super Kings have won both their games so far © MLC Texas Super Kings are off to a strong start in their Major League Cricket (MLC) campaign this season, with two wins in two games placing them second on the table. If the season opener against MI New York was a tense affair, sealed by Daryl Mitchell’s composure and a superb final over where eight runs were defended, their victory over Los Angeles Knight Riders was far more straightforward. TSK first posted 181/4, with contributions from across the batting order before unleashing their bowling attack. Noor Ahmad…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the schedule for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 set to be held in India and Sri Lanka in September. Pakistan will play all their matches of the 50-over World Cup in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo when India hosts this year’s tournament. Following India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy earlier this year, a “hybrid model” was decided upon whereby India would play all its matches in Dubai, chosen as a neutral venue. Hosts India will get the tournament underway against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on September 30 at…
CNN — Paul Craig has told fans not to “persecute” Rodolfo Bellato after the pair’s UFC fight on Saturday ended in a controversial no contest due to an illegal upkick from Craig. As the end of the first round of their light-heavyweight fight in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena approached, Craig – while on his back – threw a kick up at Bellato, connecting with the Brazilian’s head and neck area. Bellato fell to the floor with his arms above his head before the referee stepped in and deemed it an accidental foul from Craig, resulting in a no contest. Bellato…
Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem was named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list following his historic Olympic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, it emerged on Monday. The entertainment and sports list, which was originally published last month, aims to “[spotlight] the next generation of talent — on court and the screen.” Nadeem, 28, changed Pakistan’s sporting trajectory when he won gold and broke the Olympic record with a massive 92.97m throw in Paris — which Forbes called a “stunning show” — winning Pakistan’s first individual gold medal and the first of any colour in more than 30 years. His…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The high-profile India-Pakistan match in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will be held at a neutral venue due to political tensions, the ICC confirmed on Sunday. The tournament is set to begin on September 30, with host nation India facing Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. While India is hosting the event, Pakistan will play all their matches at a neutral venue. Among those, the much-awaited India-Pakistan fixture is scheduled for October 5. The match will begin at 3 PM IST and is expected to draw major global attention. India boasts…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanveer Ahmed has urged the team management to consider bringing back senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan into the T20 squad if the young players fail to perform in the upcoming international fixtures. Speaking on the local sports platform, Tanvir dismissed claims that he criticizes young players due to his support for Babar and Rizwan. “People take my words in the wrong direction, claiming that I don’t support young stars because of Babar and Rizwan, but that’s not the case at all. I want these young players to perform as they…
CNN — Four people have been handed suspended jail sentences by a Madrid court after being found guilty of a hate crime related to an effigy of Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr, Spain’s LaLiga said in a statement on Monday. They were all involved in hanging a banner reading “Madrid hates Real” and an inflatable black effigy in a replica of the Brazilian’s No. 20 shirt on a bridge before a Copa del Rey match against Atlético Madrid in January 2023. According to the ruling, one defendant was sentenced to 15 months in prison for a hate crime and an…