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Born with a rare defect called Caudal Regression Syndrome, mixed martial arts (MMA) wrestler and truly inspirational person Zion Clark is hopeful of Olympic glory. Clark, 26, never stopped and continued to defy the odds by challenging every obstacle in his way. Caudal Regression Syndrome is an abnormality in which a segment of the spine and spinal cord doesn’t develop.  Thanks to his never-ending hard work and dedication, Clark went on to make an MMA debut where he recorded three Guinness World Records and became a direct motivation for millions.…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday gave an update on ace pacer Naseem Shah’s health who had suffered a shoulder injury during the Asia Cup this year and was unable to participate in the ICC World Cup as well.  The right-arm fast bowler also underwent surgery in the United Kingdom in October.  “Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah started the final stage of his rehabilitation today at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore,” the PCB said in a statement on Wednesday. “The young pacer was injured during the Asia Cup in…

Recent research shows that the richest football WAG-list includes the partners of various world-famous footballers, including Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo’s better half Georgina Rodriguez, Mid-Day reported Despite being one of the most known WAGs, Georgina isn’t the one who has the top spot in the 10 ultimate footballers WAG-rich list. It may not be surprising to know that it is the football icon, David Beckham’s wife Victoria Beckham is the richest football WAG. The 49-year-old singer and TV personality with a personal fortune of £55 million is the numero uno on this…

In one of the “biggest trade deals” in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, the Quetta Gladiators traded Iftikhar Ahmed in replacement of Rilee Rossouw from the Multan Sultans for the upcoming season 9 of the cricket tournament.  The Sultans in a statement, while confirming the trade, shared that under the deal they also get the first pick in the platinum round and the first Silver category pick. “Sultans, #IftiMania aapki team mein araha hay!” said Iftikhar while referring to the moniker adopted by him. He added that he was…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Wednesday that Shan Masood had been appointed as the national side’s Test captain and Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the Men In Green in the T20I format, hours after Babar Azam stepped down as the skipper from all formats.

Ex-cricketer Shahid Afridi on Monday expressed disappointment with the Pakistan team’s poor World Cup run and said that skipper Babar Azam failed to prove himself as leader and captain ever since accepting the coveted role. The Green Shirts were eliminated from the World Cup 2023 following a rather dismal performance in all three departments leading to five losses in nine matches of the tournament. Speaking at an event in Karachi, Afridi said: “”As much of a star Babar is as an individual player, it was my wish that he also…

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has rejected the idea of wholesale changes in the squad due to poor performance in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Pakistan are on the verge of elimination from the 10-team tournament as they have eight points from the same number of matches and need to win with a very heavy margin against England to qualify for the semi-finals. Green Shirts are scheduled to play their last group match on Saturday and they should claim victory with an “impossible” margin to top New…

Following Australia’s remarkable win against Afghanistan courtesy of Glenn Maxwell’s astonishing innings, Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the semis remain in limbo. With today’s win, the Kangaroos have joined the likes of India and South Africa who have also qualified for the semi-finals leaving one last spot in the knockout stage. Currently, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and New Zealand are battling each other to progress into the semis. Even if Afghanistan win against South Africa on November 10, they will have 10 points on the points table — the same as Pakistan…

DUBAI: Pakistan’s win over New Zealand has brightened the semi-final chances for Babar Azam’s team and a possible meeting with Asian neighbours and hosts India, according to the Gulf News. For Pakistan, a situation like this is not new. In 1992, when they were almost down and out, the team led by legendary all-rounder Imran Khan. His motivational talk asking the players to fight like cornered tigers helped Pakistan win their first World Cup title. Currently, the team’s in the same boat. Their performance against New Zealand backed by a…