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Seifert blitz as New Zealand crush Pakistan to win series 4-1
AFP WELLINGTON: A destructive Tim Seifert ensured New Zealand made short work of their 129-run target to win the final Twenty20 against Pakistan by eight wickets on Wednesday and take the series 4-1. Seifert, who made an unbeaten...
David Warner named Karachi Kings captain for PSL-10
Staff Report KARACHI: Karachi Kings, the HBL PSL franchise of the largest city of Pakistan, on Monday announced the appointment of Australian cricketing superstar David Warner as captain for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League...
New Zealand hand sorry Pakistan biggest defeat to clinch T20 series
AFP MOUNT MAUNGANUI: New Zealand’s ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 on Sunday and clinch the five-match series. The home side moved 3-1 ahead after defending 220-6...
Pakistan team reach Auckland for must-win third T20I on Friday
Monitoring Desk AUCKLAND: Pakistan have departed Dunedin for Auckland as they prepare for the third T20I against New Zealand on Friday. The national squad will hold a practice session at Eden Park from 2 PM to 5 PM local time as...
Andreeva, 17, tops world No. 1 Sabalenka for Indian Wells title
AFP INDIAN WELLS: Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva toppled world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to capture her second WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells. Andreeva, who last month become the youngest ever player...
New Zealand romp to nine-wicket win in first Pakistan T20
AFP CHRISTCHURCH: Pakistan slumped to a nine-wicket loss to in the first Twenty20 against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday after failing to defend a meagre score of 91. The tourists began the five-match series in disastrous...
Messi scores off the bench as Miami progress in Jamaica
AFP KINGSTON: Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami eased into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a 2-0 win at Jamaica’s Cavalier earning them a 4-0 win on aggregate. Messi, who had been...
Iga Swiatek and Rybakina serve up bagels en route to victories
Agencies INDIAN WELLS: Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain’s Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday with displays...
India clinch Champions Trophy for record 3rd time after thumping New Zealand
Web Desk DUBAI: India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in a nail-biting thriller to clinch their third ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Men in Blue chased down the 252-run...
Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS: Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive...
New Zealand ‘hopeful’ over Henry injury for India final
AFP DUBAI: New Zealand are “hopeful” pace bowler Matt Henry will recover from a shoulder injury in time for their Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, coach Gary Stead said. Henry is racing to be fit for the title...
New Zealand defeat South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final clash with India
Web Desk LAHORE: An all-round performance by New Zealand powered them to a convincing victory over South Africa, securing their place in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India, set to take place in Dubai on March 9. Chasing...