FIFA has announced a record-breaking prize fund for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The tournament winner will receive $50 million in prize money, marking a significant increase from previous editions as part of a larger $655 million distribution...
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was pulled out of his Big Bash League (BBL) debut after being warned for dangerous bowling, marking an unexpected start to his Australian T20 campaign. Representing the Brisbane Heat, Shaheen bowled a sharp bouncer that struck Melbourne Renegades batter Josh Brown, prompting umpires to intervene under player-safety rules. Following...
A Karachi court has accepted a first information report (FIR) and registered a murder case against a man who recently returned from the United Kingdom after the death of a woman in his flat. The man, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was taken into custody following the woman’s unexplained death at his residence...
Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has made it clear: despite frequent comparisons, he does not want to be Lionel Messi; he wants to carve out his own identity. In a fresh interview, Yamal admitted he deeply respects Messi as “the best in history,” but stressed, “I don’t want to be Messi, and he knows it.”...
Shan Masood, captain of the Pakistan Test cricket team, has reached a major career milestone by scoring 13,000 first-class runs. The achievement came during the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final, where Masood scored a solid 76 runs. He becomes the 31st Pakistani batsman to reach this landmark—underlining his consistency and longevity in domestic and international cricket. Cricket...
The captain of the Pakistan national hockey team, Imad Butt, declared that the squad is fully focused on the upcoming Pro Hockey League. He emphasised that preparation has been excellent and that the team is working hard to address previous weaknesses. Speaking to the media ahead of their departure to Argentina, Butt said tournaments like...
The ICC has officially announced the complete schedule and venues for the T20 World Cup 2026, sparking excitement among cricket fans—especially with the Pakistan vs India clash now confirmed. The mega event will run from 7 February to 8 March across seven major cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Colombo, and Kandy. Pakistan will...
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Men’s U-19 Asia Cup, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from December 12 to 21. Eight teams are competing, divided into two groups: Group A comprises India, Pakistan, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 3, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,...
Norway has secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 27-year absence since their last appearance in 1998. The qualifying campaign was masterful: Norway won all eight matches, finishing six points ahead of four-time champions Italy. The defining moment came in Milan, where Erling Haaland scored twice in quick succession to sink...
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been given an important new role within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), overseeing both the Pakistan Shaheens and the Under-19 national team. According to reports, Sarfaraz will work closely with coaches and join team tours, allowing him to directly supervise training programs, player development, and strategic planning for upcoming...