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Quatararo fears Ducati speed ahead of new season

Marquez has made it clear he is chasing a man who has left the circuit. Valentino Rossi retired at the end of last season after racing in the elite category since 2000, two years before MotoGP was created. The Italian won seven top-class world titles. At a few days past his 29th birthday, Marquez has six. "My goal is to fight for...

Lahore Qalandars win first PSL title after thrashing Multan Sultans

LAHORE:  Lahore Qalandars won their first Pakistan Super League (PSL) title after thrashing Multan Sultans by 42 runs in the final of this year's tournament at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Although Lahore had handed Multan a stiff 181-run target, still they were required to be at their best both with the ball as well as in the field. And, they just...

PAK v AUS: Traffic plan devised for Rawalpindi Test match

The Rawalpindi Traffic police has devised a traffic plan for the highly anticipated Test series between Pakistan and Australia. The series is scheduled to kick off on March 4 with Australia playing their first match on Pakistan soil after 24 years. According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi Taimoor Khan, close to 350 traffic police personnel will perform special duties during...

United down Zalmi to set up clash against Qalandars in Eliminator 2 of HBL PSL 7

Islamabad United has claimed a five-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi in the Eliminator one of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season seven. United chased down the 170-run target in the final over to set up an encounter against Lahore Qalandars tomorrow in Eliminator 2. The winner of the match will lock horns against defending champions Multan Sultans on February 27.     Earlier,...

Best Apps To Uplift Your Fitness

You might think your smartphone is only for making calls, texting, or scrolling through social media. But this pocket-sized device is also an excellent tool for tracking, managing, and staying on top of your fitness goals. The new digital revolution made the mobile phone the most necessary part of human life. Now there are a number of useful mobile apps...

Match officials for Pakistan-Australia Tests announced

ICC Elite panelist Aleem Dar and PCB International panelist Ahsan Raza will be the on-field umpires in all three Tests of the Pakistan versus Australia series, while ICC Chief Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle will lead the Playing Control Team, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today. Madugalle, the former Sri Lanka captain, is the only match referee to break the 200-match...

Babar Azam not responsible for Karachi’s bad performance, says Rashid Latif

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has backed skipper Babar Azam ahead of the Australia series and opined that he is not behind the dismal performances of Karachi Kings in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season seven. In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, former Karachi Kings' director said that the franchise needs to take the day of the HBL...

Australia open to splitting coaching role after Langer exit

Cricket Australia is open to splitting the head coach's role for its men's team following Justin Langer's exit, CA chairman Lachie Henderson said on Monday, conceding it was taxing for one person to coach across formats. Langer, who guided Australia to their maiden Twenty20 World Cup in November and a 4-0 Ashes triumph against England subsequently, rejected a short-term extension and resigned...

MS vs IU: Multan Sultans trounce Islamabad United by six wickets

Multan Sultans defeated Islamabad United by six wickets as they chased down the 106-run target in 17.2 overs with Mohammad Rizwan playing a well-made 51-run knock in the one-sided 29th match at the Gaddafi Stadium and taking his team to a ninth win of this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL). While defending the small target, United tried their best as...

Inside story of James Faulkner’s allegations

Quetta Gladiators all-rounder James Faulkner had been paid 70% of the agreed amount by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), well-placed sources told Geo News. Earlier today, Faulkner had pulled out from the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) and blamed the PCB for not "honouring" his contractual agreement. Sources privy to the matter said that the PCB had deposited the amount in his...