Arsenal sink PSG as Dortmund hit seven past Celtic

Lewandowski gets Barca off the mark as Spanish giants ease to 5-0 home win over Swiss team Young Boys.

Agencies Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:55am

Battling Alcaraz outlasts Sinner in thriller to win China Open

The dramatic triumph ends Sinner’s run of 14 victories in a row and sees him deposed as the Beijing champion.

AFP Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:55am

Pakistan eye winning start to Women’s T20 World Cup

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in opening match of tournament on Thursday and then face arch-rivals India on Oct 6.

Agencies Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:55am

Why Pakistan cricket is still ‘hobbling at the crease’

Babar Azam’s resignation is latest symptom of rot that permeates sports affairs. But PCB is not getting the message, despite embarrassing losses to US and Bangladesh.

Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:07am

‘Still has much to offer’: PCB accepts Babar Azam’s resignation

"At this stage, I strongly believe I can make a bigger impact by concentrating on my batting," Babar says.

Dawn.com Published 02 Oct, 2024 05:44pm

China to host opening two events of 2025 Diamond League, final in Zurich

The 16th edition of track and field’s premier one-day meeting series will hand out more than $9 million in prize money, a record for the tournament.

Published 02 Oct, 2024 02:46pm

Pakistan lose second warm-up ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup

Despite being in a dominant position at one point in the game, Pakistan ends up being outclassed by Bangladesh.

Agencies Published 02 Oct, 2024 08:12am

Jaiswal shines as India beat Bangladesh to sweep series

“To be honest we had to think a lot to keep the game moving forward,” says skipper Rohit Sharma.

Agencies Published 02 Oct, 2024 08:12am

'45 minutes of bad cricket put us out': Kohli on India's shock defeat

“We are sad but not devastated. The kind of cricket we played in this tournament, we know where we stood as a team.”

AFP Updated 11 Jul, 2019 02:20pm

'A beautiful day for Pakistan cricket': Fans ecstatic as Green Shirts achieve historic win vs India

Names from the cricketing world, politicians and everyday Pakistanis shower their praise on the team in emotional messages.

Dawn.com Updated 25 Oct, 2021 12:40am

'Best all-format batter in the world': Int'l figures heap praise on Babar Azam after match-saving 196

England great Michael Vaughan, Indian journo Rajdeep Sardesai among those who think there is no finer batter in the game today.

Dawn.com Published 16 Mar, 2022 07:38pm

'Changed man' Salman Butt has 'learnt his lesson', says Aqib Javed

"He will never think about risking his career and would be the last person to think in that direction again."

Dawn.com Published 22 Feb, 2019 06:35pm

'Every youngster is now bowling the doosra in Pakistan'

"The doosra is not physically threatening. It tests the skills of the batsmen," former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja said.

AFP Updated 06 Oct, 2014 05:01pm

'Gagged' Junaid Khan shares cryptic photo after being axed from World Cup squad

Pacer says "I don't want to say anything [because] truth is bitter" but deletes the tweet after PCB takes notice.

Dawn.com | Abdul Ghaffar Updated 21 May, 2019 07:55am

'I am not another Imran Khan,' Mashrafe Mortaza says ahead of Bangladesh polls

"The level where Imran Khan has reached, people cannot always reach there," says BD cricket star.

AFP Published 15 Dec, 2018 04:05pm

'Man with Midas touch': Twitter erupts with joy as Babar Azam picks up first Test wicket of career

The skipper, known for his run-making ability, found a crucial breakthrough for Pakistan against Bangladesh with time running out.

Dawn.com Updated 08 Dec, 2021 08:03pm

'Pakistani Pele' Abdul Ghafoor dead at 71

Former Pakistan football captain Abdul Ghafoor passed away on Friday after a protracted illness.

Agencies Published 07 Sep, 2012 02:28pm

'Selectors wanted to sack Dhoni but BCCI did not allow it'

'All five selectors wanted to sack Dhoni but Srinivasan did not approve the decision.'

Agencies Published 12 Dec, 2012 02:02pm

'Shameless and unacceptable': Shoaib Akhtar quits PTV, walks off show after being 'insulted' by anchor

Uproar on social media, with politicians, journalists and media persons coming to ex-pacer's defence; probe committee formed.

Dawn.com Updated 27 Oct, 2021 10:57pm

'What an upset': Twitterati express disbelief as New Zealand turn tables on India to reach World Cup final

"What a thrilling game. This is what you call a CWC semi final."

Dawn.com Updated 11 Jul, 2019 12:17am