UEFA has announced that Juventus has been disqualified from participating in the 2023/24 Europa Conference League due to violations of financial fair play rules. The Italian club has also been fined 20 million euros, with half of that amount suspended.
Asim Khan, a renowned squash player from Pakistan, has expressed his frustration over the non-payment of his salary for the past five months, an ongoing issue that has persisted for several years. The athlete, who proudly represents his country on the international stage, raised concerns about how Pakistan’s name can be elevated when its own sports stars are not being properly compensated.
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli have been the subject of intense discussions in the cricketing world ever since Babar dethroned Kohli as the top-ranked ODI batsman. While Kohli began his international cricket journey nearly seven years before Babar, it is only fair to compare their careers using the ‘at this stage of the career’ approach.
The Muhammadan Football Ground in Landhi, Karachi, which once resonated with the cheers of football fans, now stands in ruins due to years of neglect and mismanagement. The historic venue has been transformed into a wedding hall, reflecting the authorities’ indifference towards its preservation. The local economy has also suffered, with once thriving sports-related shops closing down, affecting the vibrant sports culture of the area.
The Pakistan cricket team has achieved a significant milestone by securing their 5th Test series victory against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. This remarkable accomplishment now positions Pakistan as the most successful visiting team on the island, surpassing Australia and England, who had previously won four series each in the past.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has undergone significant changes with the appointment of Zaka Ashraf as the new Chairman, replacing Najam Sethi. As part of these transformations, Omar Farooq Kalson has been announced as the new Media Head, taking over from Sami ul Hasan Burney.
Saud Shakeel has achieved a historic feat in Test cricket during the ongoing second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Colombo. He became the first batter in Test history to score a half-century in each of his first seven Tests. Surpassing cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Basil Butcher, Saeed Ahmad, and Bert Sutcliffe, Shakeel’s consistency with the bat is remarkable.
Star opening batsman, Abdullah Shafique, delivered an exceptional performance during the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground. The right-handed cricketer achieved a historic maiden double-century in the first innings, helping the national team secure a formidable lead.
Abdullah Shafique’s Test career has taken off in spectacular fashion, despite his young age of 23. In a remarkable feat, the talented cricketer has already accumulated four centuries and four fifties from just 26 innings.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has issued an apology for an “inappropriate” question posed by one of its reporters to the captain of the Morocco women’s national team during a media conference ahead of their Women’s World Cup opener against Germany.
Misbah-ul-Haq, the former captain, has consented to serve as the head of the PCB Technical Committee while declining the invitation to become COO.
After bowling out Sri Lanka in two sessions on day one of the second Test in Colombo, Pakistan batter came out with all guns blazing, marking a significant milestone in their Test history.
