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Pakistan team expected to get India visa for World Cup 2023 today

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LAHORE: With just days remaining for the mega event to kick off in India, the Pakistani cricket squad is expected to get visas for travelling to the neighbouring counrty for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023, sources said Monday. As the squad did not receive the visas earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had intimated the International Cricket Council, which directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to expedite the process. The sources mentioned that the Indian embassy in Pakistan is expected to receive a non-objection certificate…

Jeremie Boga’s late strike leads Nice to top of Ligue 1 after Monaco rout

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Jeremie Boga’s 90th-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory for Nice against Monaco, elevating them to the summit of Ligue 1 in a thrilling showdown between two undefeated teams. Nice’s Jeremie Boga proved to be the hero of the night as his late strike clinched a dramatic 1-0 victory for his team against AS Monaco on Friday. With this win, Nice soared to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. The match remained a tight affair, with both teams displaying solid defensive ability. However, the defining moment came in the 90th…

PCB names 15-member squad for ICC World Cup 2023

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As the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 approaches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday announced the team’s participating squad featuring star players in the line-up. Babar Azam will captain the team, while Shadab Khan remains the team’s vice-captain. Hasan Ali has been called in to replace injured pacer Naseem Shah. Ali, however, will be returning to one-day international (ODI) cricket after a year-long hiatus following his last appearance against West Indies in Multan in 2022. Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq unveiled the squad at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Three…

Messi has to leave ground during Inter Miami clash with Toronto

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Lionel Messi’s return to action with Inter Miami against Toronto FC on Wednesday didn’t go as planned.  The footballing icon had to be substituted after just 37 minutes, leaving fans and pundits puzzled.  https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=Web%20Desk&dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1704654709657657457&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenews.com.pk%2Flatest%2F1111986-messi-has-to-leave-ground-during-inter-miami-clash-with-toronto&sessionId=c9d884781322c84385af175b11a0fe47ba22a855&siteScreenName=thenews_intl&theme=light&widgetsVersion=aaf4084522e3a%3A1674595607486&width=550px Messi’s early exit, along with teammate Jordi Alba’s departure, cast a shadow over what should have been a dominant 4-0 victory for Miami. Messi and Alba, former Barcelona teammates, were absent from Miami’s previous match due to “muscle fatigue,” according to Coach Gerardo Martino.  The decision to rest the star duo was part of a strategy…

Mbappe leads PSG to 2-0 home win over Borussia Dortmund in Champions League opener

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Kylian Mbappe showcased his skill once again as Paris St Germain (PSG) triumphed with a 2-0 home win over Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League opener.  The win provided a glimpse of PSG’s potential under new coach Luis Enrique.  The game saw Mbappe open the scoring in the second half with a confidently executed penalty, while Achraf Hakimi added another goal, sealing the victory for PSG at the Parc des Princes. The win holds significance for PSG, as it comes after a recent defeat and marks only their third victory…

Pakistani footballers face financial issues ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s association with football remains blotted by a history of internal disputes among officials, governmental meddling and corruption. Despite the FIFA ban being lifted recently, there was optimism among football players and fans that the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee (NC) would usher in positive developments for the sport. Unfortunately, the situation deteriorated. The current PFF NC attempted superficial fixes but failed to acknowledge that covering issues with cosmetic changes cannot resolve deeply rooted problems, akin to applying fresh paint over decaying wood. This has left the state…

Asia Cup 2023: Muhammed Siraj wins hearts by gifting prize money to hardworking groundsmen

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Indian pacer Muhammed Siraj not only won the final of the Asia Cup 2023 with his outstanding spell but also the hearts of the people by giving away his man-of-the-match prize money to the ground staff at the R.Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Colombo. The 29-year-old pacer was named the Player of the Match for his match-winning spell of 6-21 in seven overs and was awarded a prize money of $5000 which he donated to the Sri Lankan ground staff for their constant hard work during the Asian event. Talking in a…

Some seniors players may lose their positions after Pakistan’s ouster from Asia Cup

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KARACHI: The situation of the Pakistan cricket team has raised concerns after the Green Shirts’ ouster from the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, following losses against India and Sri Lanka.  Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, Director Mickey Arthur, Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and head coach Grant Bradburn are pondering over the constant fitness issues of players.  Meanwhile, the selectors are considering other players for the team and some senior players are also expected to lose their positions.  According to sources, the selectors had already made a team for the upcoming ICC World Cup…

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka hold nerves in last ball thriller to defeat Pakistan

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Lanka in a rain-hit match By Sports Desk September 15, 2023 In a last ball-thriller, Sri Lanka held their nerves to defeat Pakistan by two wickets and booked a final with India for this year’s Asia Cup. The nail-biting match ended with Asalanka finishing the game for the home side and taking them to the 252-run target. The final of the Asia Cup 2023 will now be played between Sri Lanka and India on Saturday, September 17 in Colombo. Charith Asalanka remained calm as the responsibility to take his team over…

Ben Stokes sets new ODI record as England thrash New Zealand

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Ben Stokes played the innings of a lifetime on Wednesday, smashing a record-breaking 182 runs, marking the highest score ever by an England batsman in a one-day international.  His exceptional performance paved the way for a resounding victory over New Zealand at The Oval and sent a stern message to their World Cup rivals, just weeks before they begin their title defence in India.  England’s situation looked grim early on as they stumbled to 13-2 following Trent Boult’s quick double strike. However, Stokes, accompanied by Dawid Malan’s impressive 96, managed…