BANGKOK: Golf’s Asian Tour returns after 20 months of pandemic inaction in Thailand this week, buoyed by a $200 million cash injection from Australian legend Greg Norman into 10 new lucrative tournaments from next year. When the $1 million Blue Canyon Championship tees off on Thursday on the idyllic Thai island of Phuket, it will … Read more
SYDNEY: Tim Paine abruptly quit as Australian Test cricket captain Friday over an explicit “private text exchange” with a female colleague — a bombshell announcement just weeks before the Ashes series begins against arch-rivals England. “Today, I’m announcing my decision to stand down as the captain of the Australian men’s Test team,” said an emotional Paine, failing … Read more
DUBAI: Kane Williamson’s New Zealand eye a second global crown in a single year when they take on Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup final that will witness a new winner on Sunday. New Zealand and Australia renew their trans-Tasman rivalry in Dubai as both teams look to clinch their maiden world title in the … Read more
Pakistan batting consultant Matthew Hayden has rated Shaheen Shah Afridi’s delivery that dismissed India’s opening batter, KL Rahul, earlier in the ICC T20 World Cup as one of the best he has ever seen. “Pace is most certainly an essential part of Shaheen’s arsenal,” Hayden was quoted saying by ANI. “The ball does not swing … Read more
ABU DHABI: Australia captain Aaron Finch has played down the effects of evening dew in day/night games at the Twenty20 World Cup, insisting that control of the powerplay was fundamental to success in the abbreviated form of cricket. After a disjointed build-up to the tournament which runs until November 14, the Australians kick off their campaign … Read more
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden said that the Pakistan-India rivalry is unmatched and it will be tested between the two sides when they will clash on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium. Hayden is currently the batting consultant for Pakistan during the ICC T20 World Cup. He has been transferring his cricket experience on how to … Read more
A wool farmer in Australia said a lamb from his family’s flock would now become a family pet due to an uncommon feature: an additional leg sprouting out of its head. https://youtu.be/aOUFHdhLrhA Sam Kuerschner of Orroroo, South Australia, claimed he was taking a break from shearing around three weeks ago when his father spotted something … Read more
Australia Test captain Tim Paine said Friday that the Ashes will go ahead with or without Joe Root after the England skipper refused to commit until there was more clarity around coronavirus quarantine rules. Cricket Australia is negotiating with Canberra and their English counterparts over what type of biosecurity bubble players may have to endure … Read more
PESHAWAR: All preparations for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa National Hockey League-2021 finalized, would be held on Monday, under the aegis of Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here at Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium, Qayyum Sports Complex. Director General Sports Asfandyar Khan Khattak told APP here on Saturday that final touches have been given for the smooth conduct … Read more
METZ: Former tennis world No 1 Andy Murray came back from a set down and under pressure at 3-3 in the second set to beat sixth-seeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert in the first round of the Moselle Open in Metz on Tuesday. The Scot, 34, won seven straight games en route to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may include Saqlain Mushtaq in the coaches’ panel for the upcoming ICC t20 World Cup along with two foreign coaches. Newly elected PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja in the press conference yesterday announced that two foreign coaches will be hired for the national team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. He … Read more
An Australian athlete set a Guinness World Record by holding the abdominal plank position for 9 hours, 30 minutes, and 1 second. Daniel Scali took on the record in Adelaide, where he had to beat George Hood of the United States’ time of 8 hours, 15 minutes, 15 seconds established in February 2020. Scali … Read more
Security experts have arrived at Lahore to assess the situation and necessary arrangements ahead of New Zealand and England tours. Australian-based security expert Reg Dickson has been appointed by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), while England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed David Sr. for the assessment. Both the experts have arrived at Lahore. The experts … Read more
Australian comedian Dennis Freedman, who is famous for his biting humor and wit, trolled the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday by posting a hilarious tweet mentioning former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi hitting six over the Line of Control (LoC) into Indian-occupied Kashmir. Freedman frequently changes his name on … Read more
Former Australian leg-break bowler Shane Warne had to sit out a match in the English Hundred tournament on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19. Warne, 51, is the head coach of the London Spirit franchise, which was playing the Southern Brave at Lord’s. London Spirit men’s head coach Warne will be absent from today’s match … Read more
New Zealand Cricket will send a team of security experts to Pakistan to analyze the security situation before Kiwi’s tour later this year. According to sources, ahead of T20I and ODI series, New Zealand cricket will be sending a team of experts to Pakistan to assess the country’s situation in terms of security. Reg Dickinson, … Read more
Australian Fast Bowler Pat Cummins Donates 50,000 USD To India Battle Against Covid-19 Australian Fast Bowler and Kolkata Knight Riders star Pat Cummins said Monday he is donating $ 50,000 to help India fight Covid-19. Cummins has asked other Indian Premier League (IPL), 2021 players, to extend the aid. Pat Cummins, in a statement on … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan wrote penned a letter to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, expressed grief over the loss of lives and environmental damage following bush fires. The letter stated, “The people of Pakistan deeply saddened over the loss of precious lives and large-scale material damage caused by the bush fires in Australia.” “On behalf … Read more
Australia’s star all-rounder Shane Watson is likely to return to Pakistan next year for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being included in the Platinum category for the 2020 edition. Watson, one of the most sought after T20 players, has featured in all four editions of the HBL PSL. However, his best run came in … Read more
Sophie Molineux announces to take a break from cricket to focus on her mental health. The cricketer will take an indefinite leave from the sport, with the Renegades confirming she will miss the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) match against the Melbourne Stars. Molineux had a standout 2019, making her Test debut in Australia’s … Read more
