September 1, 2026
The PCB has released seven players including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, removed head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, and appointed Mike Hesson for the third Test at Birmingham. Mickey Arthur, Shoaib Malik and Shahid Afridi have all criticised the overhaul.
Birmingham: Thousands brought the streets of the United Kingdom of Birmingham on Wednesday to pay an emotional farewell to the hero of the homeland Ozzy Osbourne, as Heavy Metal Hellraiser was resting. Black Saturday Frontman Osbourne, who won the nickname of the “Prince of Darkness” and once hit a bat while dying on the 22nd of July at the age of 76. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s 2019 disease and died 17 days after a final concert in a crowd sold in Birmingham. Osbourne’s funeral began about 1200 GMT on a route designed with Rocker’s family through the English
Aston Villa almost overturned a heavy first-foot deficit against Paris Saint-Germain before leaving the Champions League on a dramatic night at Villa Park. On 3-1 from the first leg, Villa’s hopes for a historic semifinal bunk appeared intermittent when the PSG hit twice in 30 minutes. Emiliano Martinez’s mistake gave Achraf Hakimi the opener before Nuno Mendes doubles the visitors’ lead, letting the villa need four goals to move on. The UNAI Emery side responded with durability and imagination. Youri Tielemans pulled one back before the half time through a strike, rejuvenating the faith in a Villa Sold-out park. The
“It’s going to take me a while to get over this setback,” says Rooney, bidding farewell to football team Former Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney applauds the fans after the Championship match against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Britain on October 21, 2023. — Reuters Birmingham City on Tuesday sacked manager Wayne Rooney, who won just two of 15 Championship games in charge, seeing the club slip from sixth to 20th in the table. The Athlete mentionted. First team coach Carl Robinson was also sacked. The club’s statement read: “Birmingham City have today parted company with manager Wayne Rooney
LONDON: Wayne Rooney said he would “take some time to get over this failure” after he was sacked as manager of Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday following a disastrous spell in charge. The 38-year-old former Manchester United and England star was appointed in October but has made it just two wins in 15 games with Monday’s 3-0 defeat by Leeds, a ninth defeat under him, proving the last straw. Birmingham — which has NFL legend Tom Brady as a minority shareholder — are embroiled in a relegation battle, falling to 20th from sixth since Rooney took over. “Despite their
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