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 19 August 2026 (Kamran Raja): India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in their final group-stage match of the Hockey World Cup, ending Pakistan’s hopes of advancing to the next stage of the tournament.India dominated the opening quarter, scoring twice while Pakistan failed to find the net as they took a 2-0 lead.India extended their advantage to 3-0 with another goal in the second quarter. Pakistan then staged a strong comeback, with Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan finding the net to reduce the deficit to 3-2. India, however, restored their two-goal advantage before the end of the quarter and went into halftime leading 4-2. India added another goal in the third quarter to make it 5-2, while Pakistan scored once in the final quarter. The late comeback effort was not enough, as India secured a 5...

 SYDNEY, 18 August 2026 (Ghufran): Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock on Tuesday after admitting to drink driving.Warner, a world-renowned former opening batsman for Australia, pleaded guilty last month to a “middle range” drink-driving offence. The 39-year-old was accused of stopping short of a random testing site while driving a van in April, before being breath-tested, arrested and taken to a police station.Judge Clare Farnan formally convicted Warner of the crime and fined him Aus$1,500, according to a court record of the sentencing at Sydney’s Waverley Local Court. He was also ordered to hold an “interlock” licence for 12 months, meaning he must use a breathalyser device that prevents a vehicle from being used if it ...

 DUBAI, 18 August, 20026 (Nosheen): West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2026 following a string of impressive performances with both bat and ball in Test cricket.Greaves beat England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Bangladesh batter Tanzid Hasan to claim the monthly award after playing a decisive role in West Indies’ ICC World Test Championship campaign.The all-rounder enjoyed a particularly productive month at home, helping West Indies secure a draw against Sri Lanka before producing a match-winning display against Pakistan.“I have had a memorable month playing at home, and to have contributed with both bat and ball against Sri Lanka and Pakistan has been particularly special for me,” Greaves said after receiving the...

 LEEDS, 18 August 2026 (Ghufran) — Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against England due to a hand injury, with Salman Ali Agha appointed to lead the national side in his absence.Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed that Salman Ali Agha will captain Pakistan in the opening Test, while Shan Masood has also been declared fully fit and available for the match. Babar sustained the injury while batting on the second day of a three-day practice match for Kent County Cricket Club. The Pakistan batter was struck on his right hand by a delivery. Following an examination by the team doctor and as a precautionary measure, Babar was advised to rest for the remainder of the practice match.According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, Babar was scheduled to participate ...

لیڈز، 18 اگست 2026 (غفران): پاکستان کے کپتان بابر اعظم ہاتھ کی انجری کے باعث انگلینڈ کے خلاف پہلے ٹیسٹ میچ سے باہر ہوگئے ہیں، جبکہ ان کی عدم موجودگی میں سلمان علی آغا کو قومی ٹیم کی قیادت سونپ دی گئی ہے۔پاکستان کے ہیڈ کوچ سرفراز احمد نے تصدیق کی ہے کہ سلمان علی آغا انگلینڈ کے خلاف افتتاحی ٹیسٹ میں پاکستان کی قیادت کریں گے، جبکہ شان مسعود کو بھی مکمل طور پر فٹ قرار دیتے ہوئے میچ کے لیے دستیاب قرار دیا گیا ہے۔ بابر اعظم کو کاؤنٹی کرکٹ کلب کینٹ کے لیے تین روزہ پریکٹس میچ کے دوسرے روز بیٹنگ کے دوران دائیں ہاتھ پر گیند لگنے سے انجری ہوئی تھی۔ ٹیم ڈاکٹر کی جانب سے معائنے کے بعد احتیاطی اقدام کے طور پر بابر اعظم کو پریکٹس میچ کے باقی حصے میں آرام کا مشورہ دیا گیا تھا۔ پاکستان کرکٹ بورڈ کے مطابق بابر اعظم کو 17 اگست کو ہیڈنگلے کرکٹ گراؤنڈ میں پاکستان کے تربیتی سیشن میں شرکت کرنا تھی۔بابر اعظم کی ع...

LONDON, 18 August 2026 (Kamran Raja) — Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Tipu Usman met England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Richard Gould to discuss strengthening cricket cooperation and sporting ties between Pakistan and England. According to the Pakistan High Commission, the meeting covered matters of mutual interest, including cooperation and engagement in cricket between the two countries.The two sides also discussed arrangements for the upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their longstanding cricketing ties.The meeting highlighted the importance of the long-standing sporting relationship between Pakistan and England, particularly in the field of cricket, and the role of cricket in fu...

 Islamabad,17 August, 2026 (Ghufran) — Pakistan’s 11-year-old mixed martial arts fighter Orangeseb Taseer has made a winning start at the International World Mixed Martial Arts World Cup, defeating his South African opponent in his opening bout.Taseer defeated 12-year-old South African fighter Ruben Pretorius in an exciting contest to advance to the next round. Despite his young age, the Pakistani fighter displayed impressive skill and composure in the international competition.More than 1,000 athletes from 82 countries are participating in the International World Mixed Martial Arts World Cup, making it a major global sporting event.Following his opening victory, Orangeseb Taseer will face Uzbekistan’s Dulat Beg Alamov in his next bout. A victory in that contest would take the you...

LEEDS, 17 August, 2026 (Ghufran) — The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Leeds for the upcoming Test series against England. The national team is scheduled to hold a practice session at Headingley Cricket Ground on Monday at 9:30 a.m. as preparations continue for the opening Test. The three-match Test series, Pakistan’s first in England since 2020, will begin on August 19, with the first Test scheduled to be played at Headingley in Leeds until August 23. The second Test will be held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from August 27 to 31, while the third and final Test is scheduled to take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham from September 9 to 13.Pakistan enter the series with confidence after drawing their recent two-match Test series against the West Indies 1-1. The national side also ...

RABAT, 17 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja) — Cameroon have won their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title after defeating surprise finalists Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah scoring twice to lead the Indomitable Lionesses to victory. Cameroon had previously lost three finals but finally secured the continental title at their fourth attempt, overcoming a Malawi side that had reached the final for the first time in its history.The two finalists had already secured qualification for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil, along with semi-finalists Morocco and Algeria. Algeria finished third after defeating their opponents on penalties in the bronze-medal match on Saturday.Cameroon dominated the opening half and went into the interval with a commanding 3-0 lead. Ngah opened the sc...

AMSTELVEEN, 17 August, 2026 (Nosheen) — Pakistan will face Wales in a crucial Pool D match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on Monday.The national team is under pressure after suffering a 4-1 defeat against England in its opening match. A victory against Wales is now vital for Pakistan to keep its hopes of advancing to the next stage of the tournament alive. Pakistan’s coaching staff has expressed concern over the team’s missed scoring opportunities against England. The national side failed to convert four clear chances during the match.The four-time world champions have returned to the Hockey World Cup after an eight-year absence. However, the opening defeat has made their campaign more challenging. Wales also began its World...