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Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem competes in the men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, September 18, 2025. (AP Photo) An adjudicator of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has set aside the life ban imposed on Salman Butt, the long-time coach and mentor of the country’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem.Senator Pervez Rashid,…

Sachin Tendulkar, Dharmendra NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a note on Monday expressing grief over the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, calling him a major figure in Indian cinema whose energy stayed with everyone who met him. Tendulkar said Dharmendra’s presence connected with people across generations.“I, like many others, took an instant…

Virat Kohli and Dharmendra Indian cricket star Virat Kohli expressed his condolences following the passing of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra. The legendary actor passed away on Monday at the age of 89.“Today, we have lost a legend of Indian cinema who captivated hearts with his charm and his talent. A true icon who inspired everyone…

MUMBAI: In a boost to his career which looked in the doldrums last year, former Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw is set to lead Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy league stage, which will start from Nov 26. Shaw has replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been recalled to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming…

Team India faces a potential follow-on at home for the first time in 15 years, trailing South Africa by 348 runs at 141/7 on day three. A collapse to under 290 would see them bat again, a rare humiliation last inflicted by the Proteas in 2010. NEW DELHI: South Africa stand on the verge of…

Australia could be on the brink of a tactical revolution in Test cricket, with head coach Andrew McDonald revealing that the team is now open to using different openers depending on pitch conditions, match timing and strategic needs — a concept long associated with limited-overs cricket but rarely seen in the traditional format.Go Beyond The…

Mohsin Naqvi presents trophy to Pakistan A (X) Pakistan A lifted the Asia Cup Rising Stars trophy for a record third time on Sunday, November 23, after edging out Bangladesh A in a nerve-wracking final that stretched into a Super Over at Doha’s West End Park International Cricket Stadium. Irfan Khan Niazi’s side held their…

With Kane Williamson back in action, New Zealand’s home Test summer against the West Indies just got a serious upgrade. Known for his composure at the crease, Williamson’s return is a game-changer for the Blackcaps. Complementing his comeback are emerging fast bowlers Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, and Blair Tickner, all of whom have earned their…

Guwahati: South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy with Marco Jansen (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Guwahati: The cruel reality of another home Test series loss is setting in. As the late afternoon chill descended on the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Barsapara on Sunday, the Indian openers must have felt the shiver. A wicket at that stage would have…

IND vs SA 2nd Test Live Score: ‘It was uncertain if I’d play Test cricket again, let alone in India’ – Senuran Muthusamy For Senuran Muthusamy, life has truly come full circle. In 2019, during a forgettable debut series in India where he managed just two wickets in two Tests, the South African all-rounder of…