Nadal powers on in Paris, Tsitsipas battles through
Rafael Nadal continued the strong start to his bid for a record-extending 12th French Open title on Wednesday with a comfortable victory over German qualifier Yannick Maden, while Stefanos Tsitsipas had to dig deep to reach round three. The sixth seed, who beat Roger Federer en route to the Australian Open semi-finals earlier this year, will take on ...
Angry Sarri storms out of Chelsea training before Europa League final
Sarri?s reaction came not long after he had spoken of how he ?loved? his players and English football, comments that suggested a departure from Stamford Bridge after just one season may not be inevitable. ?In this moment I love them because I have 22 wonderful men and wonderful players so I?m really happy with them and of course I ...
Mashrafe to play Bangladesh’s World Cup opener despite hamstring strain
Despite picking up a hamstring strain during the practice match?against India in Cardiff?on Tuesday, Bangladesh captain?Mashrafe Mortaza?is expected to play his side?s World Cup opener against South Africa on Sunday, although it is not clear whether he will be fully fit. I also wasn?t facing any problems today [on Tuesday],? Mashrafe told the Dhaka based? . ...
South Africa captain Du Plessis says no need to play like 'Superman'
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis tried to ease the pressure on his team on the eve of the World Cup by insisting they did not have to play like ?Superman? to enjoy success at the tournament. ?Whether we come into this tournament as favourites or as underdogs, you still have to go out on the park and play ...
Punjab Sports Minister Awards Cheque To Wrestler Inam
Speaking on the occasion, the minister appreciated the performance of wrestler Inam Butt and said that he made the entire nation proud by winning several medals in international wrestling competitions. Rai Taimoor Khan said " is encouraging talented stars like Inam Butt under the vision of who also clinched medals in Commonwealth Games, Beach Games and ...
England expects as host nation launch World Cup party
Boasting a plethora of big-hitting white-ball specialists, England are the top-ranked team in the 50-over game, while Kohli?s India are also packed with superstars who have honed their skills in the Indian Premier League. New Zealand and South Africa will also harbour hopes of World Cup glory in the 10-team tournament, in which each side will play all the ...
Morgan says World Cup win for hosts could have huge impact on English cricket
England captain Eoin Morgan says winning a home World Cup could do wonders for cricket in the sport's birthplace as he prepares to lead his team in their tournament opener against South Africa. The World Cup alone raises the profile of the game and is a platform for every young kid in this country to have a hero or ...
PCB announces new junior selection panel
LAHORE, May 29 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced a new five-person men’s junior selection committee, which will be headed by former international cricketer Saleem Jaffar. The panel also includes three modern day internationals in Arshad Khan, Rao Iftikhar Anjum and Taufeeq Umer, while Sanaullah Baloch, who played 27 first-class matches for Quetta between 2001 and 2008, has been retained ...
Punjab Sports Minister awards cheque to wrestler Inam
LAHORE, May 29 (APP):Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti here on Wednesday awarded a cheque of Rs 200,000 to wrestler Inam Butt on winning silver medal in Beach Wrestling World Series in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at a ceremony held at Sports Board Punjab. Speaking on the occasion, the minister appreciated the performance of ...
Turning football ground into shopping mall stopped
PESHAWAR May 29 (APP)::A requisition signed by more than four thousands signatories was handed over to the Tehsil Nazim Abbottabad Ishaque Zakariya by the residents of Kunj and Kehal, demanding to stop the construction of shops in the Kunj Football Ground immediately.
Mane delighted to be at Liverpool despite Real Madrid rumors
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane reaffirmed his commitment to the club on Thursday as Liverpool continue their preparations for Saturday's Champions League final in Madrid. The 27-year-old has been mentioned as a transfer target for Real Madrid this summer, but signed a new contract with Liverpool until 2022 earlier this season. I'm preparing for one of the biggest games for ...
Tolerance Tennis Ball League: Waseb, Punjnand Qualifies For Semi-final
In the first macth, Waseb strikers beat Rohi Riders with 20 runs in do or die match and qualified for semi-final. Playing first, Waseb Strikers scored 110 runs in fixed eight overs as Saif-ur-Rehman scored 57 runs while Wajahat made 15 runs.
World Cup 2019: Preview on Match-1 (England vs South Africa)
On the other side, South Africa are playing World Cup for the eighth time since 1992 and they also hosted it in 2003 but they never qualified for the final of the mega event despite reaching the semi-finals for four times ? in 1992, 1999, 2007 and 2015. 45 whereas South Africa, who appeared in seven editions of the ...
Morgan says World Cup win for hosts could have huge impact on English cricket
England captain Eoin Morgan says winning a home World Cup could do wonders for cricket in the sport?s birthplace as he prepares to lead his team in their tournament opener against South Africa. With a lengthy group stage -- all 10 teams play each other before the semi-finals -- in prospect, Morgan had no time for talk of making ...
South Africa captain Du Plessis says no need for ´Superman´
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis tried to ease the pressure on his team on the eve of the World Cup by insisting they did not have to play like "Superman" to enjoy success at the tournament. South Africa have won only one of seven World Cup knockout matches, against Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals in 2015, since making ...
Sarfaraz and others spill the beans on their teammates ahead of ICC World Cup
Pakistani cricketers Sarfaraz Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Hasan Ali and Shoaib Malik before the ICC World Cup 2019 gathered to let the cat out of the bag on some unknown traits about their teammates on Wednesday. International Cricket Council (ICC) in a fun round of quick fire gathered captain of the Pakistan team Sarfaraz Ahmed, along with Imam-ul-Haq, Hasan Ali and ...
'Pessimism among Pakistan's fans has nothing to do with results'
It?s very rare to come across a piece of writing that speaks directly to you ? I came across not one but two such pieces, in a single day and on a single platform. You see it?s been wrongly established that Pakistani fans only want their beloved team to win, and every time they don?t ? which is often ...
PCB Announces New Junior Selection Panel
Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th May, 2019) The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced a new five-person men?s junior selection committee, which will be headed by former international cricketer Saleem Jaffar. The panel also includes three modern day internationals in Arshad Khan, Rao Iftikhar Anjum and Taufeeq Umer, while Sanaullah Baloch, who played 27 first-class matches for ...
PCB announces new junior selection panel
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced a new five-person men?s junior selection committee, which will be headed by former international cricketer Saleem Jaffar. The panel also includes three modern day internationals in Arshad Khan, Rao Iftikhar Anjum and Taufeeq Umer, while Sanaullah Baloch, who played 27 first-class matches for Quetta between 2001 and 2008, has been retained from ...
PCB reiterates support for Inzamam,Mickey Arthur
LAHORE, May 29 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board has strongly refuted media reports that suggest it has decided to part ways with chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and Pakistan teams coach Mickey Arthur. In a statement here on Wednesday the PCB reminded all stakeholders that it had clarified a few weeks ago that the future of the chief selector, coach and the ...
