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AJKOT, INDIA: England’s Joe Root hit a sparkling century and Moeen Ali was unbeaten on 99 as the tourists finished the opening day of the first Test against India in a strong position on 311-4. Root was out for 124 after putting on 179 for the fourth wicket with left-hander …

LAHORE:  International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the schedule for 11th Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup, starting from December 8 this year. Sources told that the tournament would be played in India in which Germany team would defend the title while Pakistani team  played against Holland on December 9.

The very popular Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar and his wife Rubab have welcomed a baby boy into the world. The former cricketer took to Twitter to announce the birth of his child and shared how overjoyed he is about this news.

LAHORE:  The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to become an independent company under a new chairman after getting approval from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) governing body at a meeting Tuesday. The meeting, which was held at the National Cricket Academy, was headed by PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan and …

Pakistan are currently in New Zealand for a two-match Test series before heading to Australia for three Tests and five ODIs. The Misbahul Haq-led team will begin their New Zealand tour with a three-day warm-up game against New Zealand A in Nelson from November 11. However, the players got some …

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi during a match between Sevilla and Barcelona in Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, Seville, Spain on Nov 6, 2016. [Photo/Agencies] Lionel Messi, with his 500th Barcelona goal, and Luis Suarez saved the Spanish champion from a second loss in six days en route to a 2-1 triumph at …

ISLAMABAD:  Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has been tipped to be Pakistan team’s next batting coach ahead of 45-day Australian tour. Yousuf will replace Zimbabwean Grant Flower. The agreement would be formally signed between Mohammad Yousuf and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management soon, according to Geo News. Mohammad Yousuf was …

LAS VEGAS:  Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the World Boxing Organization welterweight title for the third time with a unanimous decision victory over former champion Jesse Vargas in his comeback fight on Saturday. The 37-year-old Pacquiao systematically dismantled the former welterweight champion despite Vargas’ size and reach advantage. He used …

PESHAWAR:  Australia defeated Pakistan by 3-1 in the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup Under 21 Hockey played in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) on Sunday. Just two day earlier, Australia overpowered Pakistan Juniors by 8-1 in the round robin but in the final the green shirts teamed up well by …

LONDON:  Pakistani-British boxer Amir Khan on Friday tweeted out an affirmation to fight against his friend and Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao, who is ready to take on American boxer Jessie Vargas on Saturday, in an interview with Sky Sports News HQ said that he would be fine with …