Category: Sports

Pakistan cricket team’s all-rounder Muhammad Nawaz has announced the birth of his daughter on Instagram.

On Instagram, he shared his joy with his fans with the announcement of the birth of a daughter.

He wrote, “With the endless mercey of Allah Almight, we have been blessed with a baby girl.”

Muhammad Nawaz married his longtime fiancee Izdihaar from South Africa in 2018.

They got married in the presence of close relatives in Cape Town, the capital of South Africa. In 2020, their first son, Zarian Khan, was born.

Former Australian opener David Warner is starring in an action-packed Bollywood film. The aggressive batsman has been spotted taking part in a shoot on the Yarra River in Melbourne.

Warner’s unique pictures and videos are going viral. He has tattoos on his neck and hands and is also holding a weapon.

In the pictures, he can be seen jumping from a red helicopter and then carrying a large red poppy.

The film is reportedly a Bollywood project, in which he is playing the role of a don. He recently worked with an Indian advertising company.

Afghanistan created a new history by defeating South Africa by six wickets in the first match of the 3 ODI series.

In the match played in Sharjah, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first against Afghanistan.

The South African batting line proved to be a wall of sand in front of the Afghan bowlers; half the team returned to the pavilion for only 29 runs.

The South African team was bowled out for 106 runs in the 34th over in the first ODI against Afghanistan.

Fazal Haq Farooqui and Ghazanfar did not let the South African top order stay at the crease. Farooqui dismissed four players, Ghazanfar dismissed three players, and Rashid Khan dismissed two players.

In response to the target of 107 runs, Afghanistan did not start well either. Opener Rehmanullah Gurbaz got out without scoring any runs, while Rahmat Shah scored eight runs. Apart from this, Riyaz Hasan and Rahmatullah Shahidi were also dismissed after scoring 16 runs each.

After the fall of 4 wickets, Gulbuddin Naib scored 34 runs, and Azmatullah Umarzai played an innings of 25 runs. Afghanistan achieved the target in 26 overs and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

This is Afghanistan’s first win against South Africa in any format.

Portugal has announced the issuance of a special €7 coin embossing its national football star Cristiano Ronaldo featuring his famous nickname CR7.

This coin is Portugal’s tribute to Ronaldo’s outstanding contribution to the world of football and his achievements throughout his career.

The coin will be officially used as money in Portugal, symbolizing how Ronaldo has left a lasting mark on both the game and his country. Over the years, he has inspired millions of fans around the world with his incredible talent, dedication and success.

Beyond the soccer field, Ronaldo’s influence is far-reaching. Recently, he became the first person to cross 1 billion followers on social media.

This achievement further cements his position not only as a sports star but also as a global icon who appreciates his work both inside and outside of football.

Pakistani snooker player Asjad Iqbal has reached the semi-finals of the Snooker World Cup.

Asjad Iqbal defeated China’s Gao Yang by 4, 3 in the quarter finals.

In the semi-final, Asjad Iqbal will face Michael Georgiou of Cyprus. Pakistan’s Owais Munir was defeated in the quarter-finals by Iran’s Ali Garazulu 4-2.

A video of Shadab Khan sledging Shaheen Afridi during the Lions vs Panthers match in the Champions ODI Cup has gone viral.

During the match played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad yesterday, Shadab’s team returned to the pavilion after scoring 283 runs in 46.5 overs, while in pursuit of the target, the Lions team was bowled out on 199 runs.

Shadab bowled to Shaheen in the 29th over, saying harsh words, but Shaheen kept calm and did not respond. In the next over, Usama Mir sent Shaheen to the pavilion in zero.

Shaheen’s performance in the match was disappointing. He gave 57 runs in 9.5 overs but took three wickets.

The Lions team, led by Shaheen, is in fourth place on the points table after losing two matches in a row, while the Dolphins are in last place after playing one match and losing.

Demands to cancel India’s cricket matches with Bangladesh have began to gain momentum in the country.

According to Indian media, a right-wing group called Hindu Janajagruti Samiti from Goa has demanded the cancellation of the cricket series between India and Bangladesh.

The group says that atrocities being committed on Hindus in Bangladesh should lead to the cancellation of matches between India and Bangladesh. The group has written to the Indian board to cancel the matches as soon as possible.

Bangladesh and India are scheduled to play a series of two Tests and three T20 matches in Chennai, Kanpur, Gwalior, Delhi, and Indian Hyderabad.

The first test between the two teams will be played in Chennai on September 19, but fears of protests at many places may disrupt the matches.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a significant increase in the Women’s T20 World Cup prize money, increasing it by over 200 per cent.

The total prize money for the Women’s T20 Showpiece event will be $7.95 million, more than 200% more than the previous event. The winning team of the Women’s T20 World Cup will receive $2.34 million in prize money.

A few days ago, the ICC also announced low-cost tickets for the Women’s T20 World Cup. The minimum ticket will be 5 dirhams, while entry to the tournament will be free for spectators under the age of 18.

This event was scheduled in Bangladesh, but the ICC has shifted the Women’s T20 World Cup to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the deteriorating political situation in Bangladesh.

The 10-team tournament will be played from October 3 to 20 in Sharjah and Dubai.

Pakistan has won the bronze medal after defeating South Korea 5-2 in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.

On behalf of Pakistan, Hanan Shahid and Sufiyan Khan scored two goals each, while Roman scored one goal.

Yesterday, in the semi-final of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, host China qualified for the final by defeating Pakistan in a sensational match.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation will arrive in Karachi tonight for the Champions Trophy 2025.

The ICC delegation will also visit the National Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and Pindi Cricket Stadium to review security and other issues and prepare its report after completing its visit.

Pakistan will host this mega event in February and March of 2025.