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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Babar Reveals Surprise Over Pakistan Team Changes

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said on Tuesday he was surprised by the PCB’s sweeping changes following the heavy defeat against England at Lord’s. The board dismissed head coach Sarfraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, while several players, including Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha, were dropped midway through the series. Babar said the decisions were made outside the dressing room and that he learned about them later. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Pakistan Seek Fresh Start After Turbulent Test Series

Pakistan’s Test team faces another crucial challenge as interim coach Mike Hesson prepares for the final match against England. With the series already lost, Pakistan have endured heavy defeats and remain at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings. Recent changes, including player releases and a coaching overhaul, have added uncertainty. Hesson says the team must move forward, viewing Wednesday’s Test as a chance to regain pride and competitiveness. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has dedicated his team’s World Cup knockout win over Australia to the people of Palestine, who joined the rest of the Arab world in celebrating the historic victory through the night. Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties and secure their first World Cup knockout victory in a cagey Round of 32 match at Dallas Stadium on Friday. “May God grant them victory, may God have mercy on their martyrs,” Hassan said after the match. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Bodybuilding champion battles to feed his family

When the war began, Maher Haboush, a bodybuilding champion, coach and father of two girls from Gaza city, became a symbol of strength and resilience. Once representing Palestine with pride, fuelled by six protein-rich meals a day and a body sculpted through discipline, Mr Haboush's current battle is no longer on the stage – it is the daily struggle to secure even the most basic meals for his family. “At the beginning , markets were open and we stocked up on food,” Mr Haboush tells The National. But within a… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Italian football coaches seek suspension of Israel World Cup ties

The Italian Football Coaches’ Association (AIAC) is pushing for Israel to be suspended from international competition over the war on Gaza. Ahead of Italy’s crucial World Cup qualifiers against Israel in the next two months, the AIAC says “Israel must stop. Football must also take action.” The AIAC has written a formal letter to the Italian football federation, to be forwarded to European and world football’s governing bodies, calling for Israel to be suspended. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Fitness is the biggest challenge in ODI: Aqib Javed

Pakistan interim head coach Aqib Javed admitted on Saturday that fitness is the biggest challenge in 50-over cricket, urging the need to improve fitness levels a lot. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash at the Champions Trophy 2025, Aqib Javed acknowledged that focusing on T20 cricket throughout the year can make it challenging for players to adapt to the longer format. He noted that after the initial 20 overs, the remaining 30 overs can be a struggle for the team to complete. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Tim Nielsen removed as Pakistan’s assistant coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has removed Tim Nielsen from his role as assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Test series in South Africa, which is set to commence on December 26. In light of the PCB’s choice not to extend Tim Nielsen’s contract, Pakistan’s Test head coach, Jason Gillespie, is said to be re-evaluating his own position. Tim Nielsen, who assumed the role of high-performance red-ball coach in August, had his short-term contract conclude after Pakistan’s tour of Australia, which was overseen by Gillespie. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Gary Kirsten quits as Pakistan’s white-ball coach amid ‘rift’ with PCB

Gary Kirsten has resigned as the head coach of Pakistan’s ODI and T20I sides, just six months after his appointment in April 2024. The former South African cricketer was appointed as white-ball head coach by the PCB on a two-year contract in April 2024. Sources prior to the matter disclosed that a rift has developed between Pakistan’s newly-appointed coaches, Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The tension stems from the board’s decision to strip the coaching duo of selection powers. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal appointed bowling coaches of Pakistan team

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday appointed former pacer Umar Gul and spin wizard Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches of the Pakistan cricket team. According to the PCB, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal’s inaugural assignments in these roles include the Test series against Australia scheduled from 14 December 2023 to 7 January 2024 and the T20I series against New Zealand from 12 to 21 January 2024. Read More…

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