Onus on Pakistan batters to paper over bowling cracks during World Cup

Defeats by arch-rivals India and Sri Lanka in the tournament not only knocked Pakistan off the perch but also left them with new concerns.

Reuters Published 02 Oct, 2023 07:16pm

France hijab ban ‘against Olympic spirit’: Islamic sports body

“By implementing a hijab ban for their athletes, a host would send a message of exclusion, intolerance and discrimination," Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation says.

AFP Published 02 Oct, 2023 05:35pm

Shajar falls out in heats; Pakistan continue to impress in squash

In archery, Israr-ul-Haq finishes 51st, Moham­mad Nadeem 76th and Idrees Majeed 77th while Nighat Naheed attains 81st place on the women’s side.

Agencies Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:59am

China thrill in track and field but footballers flop again at Asiad

South Korea will face Uzbekistan, and Japan to play Hong Kong in the last four.

Agencies Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:59am

Unstoppable Martinez scores four as Inter cruise past Salernitana

The feat made history for Martinez, who is the first player to score four goals as a substitute in Serie A since the three-points-for-a-win era began in 1994.

Agencies Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:59am

Chiba stars as Japan sit on top of the world

Chiba finishes first ahead of team-mate Kazuma Kaya (85.598) and Daiki Hashimoto (85.432), the reigning Olympic and world champion in the individual all-around.

AFP Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:59am

10-man Forest battle back for Brenford draw

A share of the spoils keeps Forest one point ahead of Brentford in 11th and 13th, respectively in the Premier League table.

Agencies Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:59am

‘Team with best bowlers’ will win World Cup, says Shadab Khan

"Our bowlers are world-class so if we perform well in bowling then we can achieve the best results," the Pakistan vice captain says.

AFP Published 01 Oct, 2023 10:47pm

"He was intimidating, he was very intimidating"

He was fast. He was lethal. And he made sure everyone knew that.

Ahsan Chawla Updated 13 Aug, 2013 05:25pm

'40 years young': Shoaib Malik earns plaudits for blistering knock as Pakistan are semis-bound

Famous names from political and social arena congratulate the team and the veteran all-rounder for their win over Scotland.

Dawn.com Updated 08 Nov, 2021 02:18pm

'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

'A lesson in humility': Fans dismayed, pundits surprised as NZ trounce India at World Cup

It will be "nothing but a miracle" if India qualifies for the semi-finals at this stage, says Shahid Afridi.

Dawn.com Published 31 Oct, 2021 11:43pm

'A new hero is born': Pakistanis all praise for Olympic finalist Arshad Nadeem

"[Nadeem] is considered to be one of the finest javelin throwers in South Asia," says PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan.

Dawn.com Updated 04 Aug, 2021 05:18pm

'Akmal brothers, Wahab Riaz and Imran Farhat were my players'

The Press Association reported that Majeed assured the journalist, Mazher Mahmood, of the News of the World, that...

Reuters Published 07 Oct, 2011 07:06am

'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

'Disappointed and hurt': Arthur hits out after PCB decides not to renew contracts

The PCB Cricket Committee unanimously recommended the change in the national side's coaching set-up.

Abu Bakar Bilal | AFP Updated 07 Aug, 2019 02:27pm

'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

'It was just not his day': Babar Azam backs Hasan Ali after costly blunder in semi-final

“If the catch was taken then the scenario would have been different but it is part of the game,” Pakistan captain says.

Reuters Updated 12 Nov, 2021 03:24pm