Tehran: (Reuters) Iran condemned the United States’ new economic sanctions on Friday as “state terrorism” and said other countries were legally obliged not to implement them. The Iranian foreign ministry’s statement came as mediators stepped up efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which handled 20% of global oil supplies before the war began six months ago, and […]
LONDON: Pakistan suffered two early setbacks in their first innings after England were bowled out for 290 on the second morning of the second Test at Lord’s on Friday. At lunch, Pakistan were struggling at 16 for 2, still trailing England by 274 runs. Young opener Azan Awais was unbeaten on 8, while captain Babar […]
LEEDS: Pakistan spinner Ali Usman entered the record books on Thursday by becoming the first overseas spinner in 54 years to claim a five-wicket haul in a Test innings at Headingley. Usman achieved the milestone during the second day of the rain-affected first Test against England, producing a crucial spell to give Pakistan a much-needed […]
LEEDS: England produced a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan by an innings and 120 runs in the opening Test of the three-match series at Headingley on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead. Pakistan were dismissed for just 118 in their second innings after conceding a 238-run first-innings deficit, allowing England to complete a comprehensive victory without […]
AMSTELVEEN: Pakistan ended their 16-year wait for a victory at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Saturday, defeating Japan 4-3 in a thrilling 9th-16th place classification match at Wagener Stadium. The victory was Pakistan’s first at the World Cup since the 2010 edition, when they defeated Spain 2-1. It also provided a much-needed boost […]
