David Warner bid adieu to Test cricket with a 34-run knock as Pakistan maintained their stronghold over Australia’s batting on Sydney’s second day. Despite a warm send-off from the home crowd, Warner’s hopes for a final Test century were dashed at the Sydney Cricket Ground, visibly disheartening the veteran opener. At lunch, Australia stood at 78-1 with Usman Khawaja at 35 and Marnus Labuschagne at three, in response to Pakistan’s first-innings 313. Warner’s dismissal stemmed from a delivery with extra bounce and turn, resulting in an edge and a slip…
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Pak vs Aus: Aussies take control of second Test as Pakistan flounder
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon put Australia in the driving seat of the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday to leave Pakistan tottering at 194-6, still 124 runs behind on day two. At stumps, Mohammad Rizwan was on 29 and Aamer Jamal not out two after Cummins took the crucial wickets of Abdullah Shafique (62) and Babar Azam (one), then Agha Salman (five). Lyon chipped in by removing Imam-ul-Haq (10) and Shan Masood (54), while Josh Hazlewood bowled Saud Shakeel for nine as Pakistan’s dream of a…
Read MoreNoman Ali ruled out of Australia Test series after surgery
MELBOURNE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday said that spinner Noman Ali will not be playing in the ongoing Test series against Australia after he underwent surgery. According to the details, Noman Ali reported experiencing abrupt and intense stomach pain on December 22. As a result, he underwent emergency tests and scans, which verified the diagnosis of appendicitis. The PCB reported that he had a laparoscopic appendectomy Saturday morning at the surgeon’s recommendation. The cricketer is stable and doing fine post-surgery. He will be discharged later this afternoon. Noman…
Read MorePakistan dealt major setback as pacer Khurram Shahzad suffers injury
Pakistan’s fast bowler Khurram Shahzad suffered an injury just a few days ahead of the second Test match against Australia scheduled to be played on December 26 in Melbourne. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, Khurram complained of discomfort in his left side during the first Test which took place in Perth. “Following his complaint, after the Test match, Khurram was sent for an MRI scan,” said the PCB, adding that further details will be shared in due course after the medical panel assesses…
Read MoreAustralia announce 13-player squad for second Test against Pakistan
Australia announced 13-player men’s squad for the second Test match as they are on track to play an unchanged XI in the second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne. The home side announced a trimmed-down squad Monday with back-up fast bowler Lance Morris omitted. The Aussies crushed the visitors by 360 runs inside four days at Perth on Sunday, with off-spinner Nathan Lyon taking his 500th wicket. Opener David Warner hit a battling 164 to ensure he retained his place for the Boxing Day Test in what is expected to be…
Read MoreManchester City’s lead slips; Luton’s Premier League match abandoned as captain suffers heart attack
Luton’s Premier League match against Bournemouth was cut short due to a concerning incident involving their captain, Tom Lockyer. Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during the game, prompting an abrupt stop to the match. The distressing situation saw Lockyer collapsing on the pitch, leading to immediate medical attention and the game being halted with a 1-1 score. Fortunately, Lockyer received swift medical aid and was stretchered off the field, receiving supportive applause from the audience. Luton later confirmed that Lockyer was stable and under care at the hospital. The unfortunate…
Read MoreMMA fighter with no legs hopeful of Olympic medal
Born with a rare defect called Caudal Regression Syndrome, mixed martial arts (MMA) wrestler and truly inspirational person Zion Clark is hopeful of Olympic glory. Clark, 26, never stopped and continued to defy the odds by challenging every obstacle in his way. Caudal Regression Syndrome is an abnormality in which a segment of the spine and spinal cord doesn’t develop. Thanks to his never-ending hard work and dedication, Clark went on to make an MMA debut where he recorded three Guinness World Records and became a direct motivation for millions.…
Read MorePCB gives update on Naseem Shah’s health
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday gave an update on ace pacer Naseem Shah’s health who had suffered a shoulder injury during the Asia Cup this year and was unable to participate in the ICC World Cup as well. The right-arm fast bowler also underwent surgery in the United Kingdom in October. “Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah started the final stage of his rehabilitation today at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore,” the PCB said in a statement on Wednesday. “The young pacer was injured during the Asia Cup in…
Read MorePremier League strikes record-breaking $8.45b TV deal
The Premier League just locked in a massive TV deal worth a staggering $8.45 billion for their domestic rights. This deal, set to kick off from the 2025/26 season, marks a significant increase from the previous one. The Premier League revealed the historic television rights agreement totaling £6.7 billion for a four-year span, set to commence from the 2025/26 season. The deal marks a significant surge from the prior £5 billion, three-year agreement that encompassed 200 matches annually. Under this agreement, Sky Sports and TNT Sports retained their rights to…
Read MoreDavid Beckham’s wife Victoria is the richest football WAG
Recent research shows that the richest football WAG-list includes the partners of various world-famous footballers, including Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo’s better half Georgina Rodriguez, Mid-Day reported Despite being one of the most known WAGs, Georgina isn’t the one who has the top spot in the 10 ultimate footballers WAG-rich list. It may not be surprising to know that it is the football icon, David Beckham’s wife Victoria Beckham is the richest football WAG. The 49-year-old singer and TV personality with a personal fortune of £55 million is the numero uno on this…
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