ICC boss ‘confident’ of corruption-free World Cup
DUBAI: The head of cricket’s world body said Wednesday he is confident of a corruption-free 2019 World Cup as the sport works overtime to disrupt criminals who attempt to fix matches. David…
Ashfaq Hussain Shah elected as new PFF president
Syed Ashfaq Hussain Shah on Wednesday was elected as the new president of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), replacing the 15-year reign of Faisal Saleh Hayat. On Tuesday, the eve of the Supreme…
BCCI wants PCB to pay Rs300m as legal fee
The cricket board of India has decided to sue the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for damages in terms of legal fee related to the Indo-Pak series compensation case. According to reports, the…
Van Dijk targets Champions League glory after Liverpool escape
LONDON: Virgil Van Dijk believes Liverpool can use their Champions League escape against Napoli as a springboard to win Europe’s elite club competition. Jurgen Klopp’s side booked their place in the last…
Dew Gaming Arena Event grand finale ends with grandeur
LAHORE: The grand finale of the e-sport championship Dew Gamers Arena, 2018, by Mountain Dew and ESL brought in gamers and game enthusiasts from all over Pakistan. On December 9, the biggest…
Kohli engineered Kumble’s exit, leaked email suggests
NEW DELHI: The acrimonious exit of India’s cricket coach last year was given a fresh twist Wednesday as a leaked email suggested captain Virat Kohli had “frequently” worked behind the scenes against…
Ramesh Powar re-applies for India Women head coach position
MUMBAI: Ramesh Powar has re-applied for the role of India Women head coach, saying, “I can’t let the girls down”, reported ICC. Powar was interim coach of the side leading up to…
Japan shuns Kagawa for bid to reclaim Asian Cup
Japan dropped former Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa from the Blue Samurai’s bid to reclaim the Asian Cup, opting instead for a squad filled with young Europe-based talents. Coach Hajime Moriyasu on…
Rose primed to defend title in Indonesia
JAKARTA: Justin Rose will have a chance to finish a stellar year on a high when the world number two tees off on Thursday in the defence of his Indonesian Masters title.…
Mourinho urges Pogba to lead by example against Valencia
MANCHESTER: Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba must rediscover his best form and lead by example in Wednesday’s Champions League tie at Valencia, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Record signing Pogba, who has…
India quicks getting the thoroughbred treatment
MELBOURNE: India are treating their pace bowlers like prize-winning thoroughbreds after the series-opening win over Australia in Adelaide while cautioning them against straining too hard at the reins when the second match…
Langer ready for pacey track in 2nd India Test
PERTH: Australia coach Justin Langer said Wednesday he expected a pacey wicket at the new Perth Stadium for the second Test against India and declared “pretty boy” captain Tim Paine “ready to…
Sana Mir’s ‘fantastic’ leg-break delivery voted Play of Women T20 WC
Pakistan all-rounder Sana Mir’s ‘fantastic’ leg-break delivery has been voted as ‘Play of the Tournament’ for Women T20 World Cup by International Cricket Council (ICC). The delivery by former captain pitched outside…
Salah sends Liverpool into last 16, Moura rescues Spurs
Mohamed Salah’s first-half goal and a stunning late save from goalkeeper Alisson saw Liverpool edge into the Champions League knockout stage after a tense 1-0 win over Napoli on Tuesday, while Lucas…
Everton deny Watford with last-gasp equaliser
LONDON: Everton’s France defender Lucas Digne scored with a superb free kick deep into added time to salvage a 2-2 draw with Watford in a frenetic Premier League clash at Goodison Park on…
Ronaldo wants Messi to resume their rivalry in Italy
TURIN: Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo would like Barcelona’s Lionel Messi to leave Spain and rekindle their rivalry by joining him in the Italian top flight. Ronaldo moved to Serie A champions Juventus…
Bahrain footballer to remain in detention: Thai court
BANGKOK: A former Bahrain national footballer with Australian refugee status must remain in detention in Thailand as he awaits possible extradition, a Bangkok court said Tuesday, as campaigners say they fear he…