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February 16, 2024

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez attributes his exit from the PCB after just two months to the appointment of a new chairman. Despite his initial enthusiasm for the role of Director of Cricket, Hafeez expressed his disappointment that his originally set four-year tenure was cut short due to the change in leadership. “I always prioritize and represent Pakistan with dignity and pride. I accepted the new role as PCB Director with great passion to bring positive reforms but unfortunately my fixed term which was offered by PCB for 4 years was interrupted for 2 months

February 7, 2024

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Osaka tries not to feel like a “failure” after early exit from Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: Naomi Osaka said she was trying not to feel “like a failure” after her comeback hit another hurdle with a 7-5, 6-0 loss to former world number seven Danielle Collins in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open on Tuesday. “I say pretty harsh things about myself. I know the word, but if I say it, it sounds really bad. I felt a bit like a ‘failure,’ but I don’t want to be too harsh,” Osaka said. AFP in the UAE capital after her straight sets defeat. The Japanese star returned last month from a 15-month absence

February 7, 2024

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Knives for Klinsmann after South Korea’s “embarrassing” exit

DOHA: Jurgen Klinsmann’s position as South Korea coach came under intense pressure on Wednesday after what local media called an “embarrassing” and “humiliating” Asian Cup semi-final loss to Jordan. The Koreans crashed 2-0 to a team ranked 64 places below them in the world and failed to get a shot on target despite boasting Son Heung-min in attack. Germany’s Klinsmann, who came into the tournament determined to win South Korea’s first Asian Cup in 64 years, said after Tuesday’s deserved defeat that he would not quit. He has been publicly backed by some of his players, most notably captain Sean,

January 28, 2024

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Barcelona manager Xavi announces surprise exit after Villarreal crash

Barcelona’s respected coach Xavi Hernandez. — AFP archive Respected Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has dropped a bombshell by announcing his retirement at the end of the season. The surprise announcement follows Barcelona’s 5-3 defeat by Villarreal, marking a pivotal moment in the club’s recent history. “From June 30 I will not continue as Barca coach… as a Barca fan, I think the club needs a change of dynamics,” Xavi told a post-match press conference. “I think as a club man, I think the best thing is to leave… I will give everything in the remaining four months, I think we

January 27, 2024

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Deflated Djokovic considering retirement after Australian Open exit

Djokovic called his match with Sinner the “worst Grand Slam performance ever” Novak Djokovic of Serbia attends a press conference after losing to Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles semifinal on day 13 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 26, 2024. — AFP World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is considering a break from tennis after Italy’s Giannic Sinner ended his Australian Open winning streak on Friday. A day earlier, Sinner thwarted Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title during his tournament semifinal. Djokovic lost at Melbourne Park for the first time in six

January 16, 2024

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Umar Akmal on disciplinary target after Ahmed Shehzad’s mid-match exit

Ahmed Shehzad, who represents WAPDA in the President’s Trophy, made an early exit from the match against SNGPL at the UBL Sports Complex and returned to Lahore on technical grounds. After scoring 70 runs in the second innings of the aforementioned President’s Trophy match, Shehzad was not fielded as SNGPL were chasing 367 runs. Despite Shehzad’s departure, WAPDA registered an impressive win against SNGPL as they bowled them out for 222 in 95.5 overs on the final day. SNGPL lost all ten wickets on the fourth day after resuming from the overnight score of 12-0. Sources said Shehzad felt discomfort

January 6, 2024

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Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Portland with no exit door

Large section of plane sidewall blown off shortly after takeoff from Portland International Airport Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 landed at Portland International Airport on Friday, January 5, 2024, after part of the plane exploded mid-flight. — KPTV via commuters An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport (PDX) Friday night after experiencing a decompression incident, according to several passengers. A passenger, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared dramatic photos Fox News’ KPTV a window and part of a side wall are missing. The National Transportation Safety Board announced late Friday that it is investigating the emergency

January 1, 2024

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Warner leaves door open for Champions Trophy in Pakistan despite ODI exit

Dynamic Australian all-rounder David Warner called time on Monday from one-day international cricket ahead of his farewell Test against Pakistan this week, but kept the door open to playing the 2025 Champions Trophy if needed. The 37-year-old will complete his 112th and final Test in the city of Sydney on Wednesday, having plundered 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries. In a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground, he also announced his retirement from ODIs, where he has been a stalwart since his debut in 2009, helping the team win the World Cup

December 7, 2023

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Exit from the German Cup “a football disaster”: It can

BERLIN: Stuttgart won 2-0 at home to knock Borussia Dortmund out of the last 16 of the German Cup on Wednesday as third division Saarbrucken, who previously eliminated Bayern Munich, eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition to Bayern, Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt, holders RB Leipzig are also out, with only three of the remaining eight teams playing top-flight football. “We have to be honest, it was a football disaster,” said Dortmund captain Emre Can. “We are Dortmund, more has to be done. It can’t go on like this, we have to have serious discussions.” Dortmund, beaten 2-1 by Stuttgart at the

November 12, 2023

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‘Pakistan cricket has collapsed’, Ramiz Raja blasts PCB after World Cup exit

Former PCB chairman and former cricketer Ramiz Raja. — X/@iramizraja Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), claiming the country’s cricket has “collapsed”. The Green Shirts crashed out of the 2023 World Cup on Saturday after failing to restrict England to a low total and chase down the target in the required overs to overtake New Zealand in net run rate (NRR) to advance to the semi-finals. The Men in Green’s run turned sour as they suffered a 93-run defeat by the defending champions in their last round match and were bowled out for 244

Mohammad Hafeez points to new chairman for early exit from PCB

Osaka tries not to feel like a “failure” after early exit from Abu Dhabi

Knives for Klinsmann after South Korea’s “embarrassing” exit

Barcelona manager Xavi announces surprise exit after Villarreal crash

Deflated Djokovic considering retirement after Australian Open exit

Umar Akmal on disciplinary target after Ahmed Shehzad’s mid-match exit

Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Portland with no exit door

Warner leaves door open for Champions Trophy in Pakistan despite ODI exit

Exit from the German Cup “a football disaster”: It can

‘Pakistan cricket has collapsed’, Ramiz Raja blasts PCB after World Cup exit

Asif Khaliq drives blue-eyed Chaiwala Arshad Khan’s London success

Munir and Naqvi Join Makkah Pact Talks in Tehran

Iran Says the Border Is Open as Pakistan Ships LPG by Sea