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Sri Lanka thrash South Africa to sweep series 2-0

Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath (C) celebrates with his teammates after they won the Test series on the fourth day of the second Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) international cricket stadium in...

Sri Lanka cricketer suspended after friend accused of hotel rape

There is no allegation of misconduct against Danushka Gunathilaka, who is currently Sri Lanka’s best-performing batsman in an ongoing tour vs. South Africa. Photo:Reuters COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan Test cricketer has been suspended after a Norwegian...

Turkey hails Ozil's decision to quit Germany side

Mesut Ozil. Photo: AFPTurkish ministers on Monday warmly applauded the decision of Turkish-origin German footballer Mesut Ozil to quit the national team on the grounds of racism.Ozil, who was born in Germany to a Turkish-origin family, had been...

Bangladesh beat West Indies by 48 runs in first ODI

Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh celebrates his century during the 1st ODI match between West Indies and Bangladesh at Guyana National Stadium, Providence, Guyana, on July 22, 2018. Photo:AFPPROVIDENCE, GUYANA: A record double-century partnership between...

Mesut Ozil, citing 'racism', quits Germany side after World Cup debacle

Mesut Ozil. Photo: AFPMesut Ozil said Sunday he was quitting the German national football team, citing 'racism' in the criticism of him after the side's World Cup debacle.Ozil, who has Turkish roots, had been under fire since posing for a...

Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe for ODI series sweep

Pakistan´s batsman Imam-ul-Haq (R) plays a shot during the final cricket match of a five-match ODI series played between Pakistan and host Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, on July 22, 2018. Photo: AFP BULAWAYO: Pakistan completed a...

Pakistan sets world record of most 5-ODIs clean-sweeps

KARACHI: Pakistan’s young and energetic cricket team added another feather to its cap with a record 7th five-match series clean sweep by beating Zimbabwe 5-0.The comprehensive win against Zimbabwe by a margin of 5-0 helped Pakistan surpassed its...

Imam, Babar tons assist Pakistan script 5-0 rout

Pakistan post 364 for Zimbabwe to chase

Fakhar Zaman becomes fastest player to score 1000 runs

The opening batsman reached the milestone in just his 18 innings. Photo: AFP BULAWAYO: Pakistani opening batsman Fakhar Zaman has become the quickest batsman to score the quickest 1000 runs in one-day international (ODI) history.Zaman achieved...

Pakistan win toss, elect to bat against Zimbabwe

Usman Khan celebrates taking a wicket against Zimbabwe. Photo: AFPBULAWAYO: Pakistan will be looking to end their current tour on a winning note when they take on Zimbabwe in the fifth and final one day international (ODI) today.The Green Shirts...

Pakistan eye ODI clean sweep against Zimbabwe

'I couldn't look at a football' after World Cup: Neymar

The Brazilian superstar, who moved to PSG for a world record 222 million euros ($264 million) last year, insists that the burden of expectation on his shoulders — whether with his club or country — does not weigh heavily. Photo: AFP Brazil...

Pakistan football team braces for Asian Games, SAFF Cup

KARACHI: Pakistan Football team, in an attempt to come back to field after three years, has formally kicked off the second phase of its preparation for Asian Games and SAFF Cup in Bahrain.Pakistan will be playing its international matches after a...

Pakistan football team prepares for Asian Games' preparations

KARACHI: Pakistan football team has formally kicked off its preparations for the second phase of Asian Games and SAFF Cup by playing matches with local clubs in Bahrain.Pakistan will be playing its international matches after a span of three years....

Pakistan hockey coach slams team's performance in Champions Trophy

Pakistan finished last in the recently concluded Champions Trophy in the Netherlands. Photo: FileKARACHI: Pakistan hockey coach Roelant Oltmans has slammed the team's performance in the recently concluded Champions Trophy in the...

Sri Lanka's famed Galle cricket stadium faces stumps

The Galle stadium in the south of the island is hallowed among cricket fans the world over because of its stunning setting next to a 17th century Dutch fort. PHoto: AFP2COLOMBO: England could be the last team to take on Sri Lanka at its famed Galle...