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Web Desk — A prominent TV presenter publicly apologized on Monday to Novak Djokovic after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam champion and his Serbian supporters during the Australian Open, clarifying that the remarks were intended as light-hearted banter. The 37-year-old Djokovic had refused to participate in a routine on-court interview following his straight-sets victory over Jiri Lehecka in the Rod …

Web Desk: The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 players’ draft has been completed, with six franchises selecting top-tier international players for their teams. The PSL 10 players’ drafting ceremony was held at the historic Hazuri Bagh in Lahore. Franchise owners and team management participated in forming their squads through the draft process. Top cricket stars from around the …

Web Desk — Joburg Super Kings (JSK) beat Durban Super Giants by 28 runs in the SA20 League match. Quinton de Kock was declared player of the game for making 55 runs on 45 balls. JSK 169/7 and in chase of a target of 170 runs, the DSG were all out at 141 runs in just 18 runs. Six teams …

Web Desk — Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s injury has resulted in his exclusion from the five-match T20 International series against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday. Meanwhile, Mohammad Shami has returned to the squad after more than a year away, following his recovery from ankle surgery. Bumrah, the leading wicket-taker in India’s recent …

Web Desk — When a fast bowler, known for getting others out, loses control of his mind, the results are unfavorable. This happened in a T20 match against Zimbabwe, where Afghan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq seemed to lose his rhythm and completely forgot his line and length. He bowled a six-ball overfilled with wides and no-balls, turning it into a 13-ball …

Web Desk — Saudi Arabia has been officially selected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, as announced during an extraordinary FIFA congress on Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported. This makes Saudi Arabia the second Middle Eastern nation to host the prestigious tournament, following Qatar’s successful hosting in 2022. The event will take place in five cities—Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and …

Web Desk — U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher has dropped a strong hint about her plans to compete in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup following crucial support from England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU). Maher recently clinched bronze with the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics and expressed her ambitions on Siya Kolisi’s Instagram account. She declared her intent …

Web Desk — Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, is set to make a highly anticipated return to FC Barcelona to attend the club’s 125th anniversary gala celebrations. According to Radio Catalunya’s Barca Reservat, Messi’s appearance marks a significant moment in his ongoing connection with the club where he became a global football icon. A Journey from La Masia to …

Web Desk — Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Azhar Ali, has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s new Head of Youth Development following a thorough recruitment process. This appointment expands Azhar’s role, including his position as a Men’s National Selection Committee member. Azhar Ali Cricket Career Azhar, a prominent figure in Pakistan cricket, began his career in the …

Web Desk — Rodri, the Manchester City and Spain midfielder, won the men’s Ballon d’Or after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024. Real Madrid boycotted the event. Giving the world’s best player’s award to the midfielder surprised many as Real Madrid’s Liga and Champions League double winner Vinicius Junior was widely considered the favorite. The Spanish …