Category: Sports

India’s Virat Kohli on Monday overtook his idol Sachin Tendulkar to became the fastest cricketer to complete 13,000 ODI runs. The 34-year-old reached the landmark in his 267th innings during the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday. India were 147/2 in 24.1 overs after being asked to bat by Pakistan before rain prevented any further play on Sunday. Kohli, who was at 8, resumed his innings along with KL Rahul, who was unbeaten on 17 off 28 balls when rain…

NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win the US Open and clinch a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles crown on Sunday. The victory was Novak Djokovic’s third Grand Slam title of the season after wins at the Australian and French Opens, with the only blemish his defeat in the final of Wimbledon in July. The 36-year-old Djokovic won 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to become the oldest men’s champion in New York in the Open era and match Margaret Court´s all-time mark for most Grand Slam…

The much-anticipated high-voltage clash of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash was halted due to rain after India lost both openers in quick succession to Pakistan.  A storm made its way to the Premadasa Stadium with the covers moved immediately, according to ESPNcricinfo. India are 147/2 in 24.1 over.  The match kicked off Sunday with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bowl in Colombo, Sri Lanka. “We will bowl first. I think there is a bit of moisture, we need to use that. Always, India-Pakistan is high intensity, but we…

KARACHI: Iqra Jillani, Pakistan’s accomplished sports climber, is determined to make history for her country at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, starting on September 23. With the goal to secure a medal in sports climbing, the ambitious mountaineer has been diligently preparing for this achievement over the past three months. At the age of 25, Iqra, who holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and works in the energy sector in Islamabad, is one of the five climbers chosen to represent Pakistan in the regional sports event. Her fellow…

Aryna Sabalenka is marching closer to her second Grand Slam title of the year as she powered past China’s Zheng Qinwen in straight sets to secure a spot in the US Open semi-finals.  The Australian Open champion, soon to be the world number one, clinched victory with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 performance in just over an hour.  The Belarusian second seed’s blistering display on the court ensures her a place in the semi-finals, where she will face either Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic or Madison Keys of the United…

Bukayo Saka, the talented forward from Arsenal, has once again clinched the title of England Men’s Player of the Year, according to the English Football Association’s announcement on Tuesday. Saka, aged 22, received overwhelming support from fans who voted him as the standout player of the 2022-23 season, marking his second consecutive win. In a nod to his exceptional performance, he left competitors Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in second and third place, respectively. Over the past year, Saka has made a significant impact on the national team, with seven…

Zaka Ashraf, chairman of the Management Committee Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday, welcomed the four-member delegation of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) including its President Roger Binny and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla.  The PCB official is hopeful that the visit will improve relations between the PCB and the BCCI. The four-member Indian delegation is visiting Pakistan after the PCB invited its officials to visit and watch Asia Cup 2023 matches as the event is being hosted by Pakistan. The BCCI delegation is expected to spectate Asia…

Lyon was pressed at the bottom of the French professional football league Ligue 1 by Paris Saint-Germain after striker Kylian Mbappe scored two times, making cumulative goals to 4 Sunday. Kylian Mbappe scored two in the first half after struggling with the crisis-hit team’s Achraf Hakimi and Marco Asensio. The recent gameplay by PSG was ruthless auguring well for the rest of the season.