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Japan’s hopes of hosting the 2031 Women’s World Cup were dashed after FIFA announced that only North American and African countries would be eligible to submit bids for the tournament. This decision, made public on Wednesday, also designated Europe and Africa as the contenders for the 2035 event.
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The Pakistan cricket team's crushing defeat to India in the Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai left fans devastated. Among them, Dubai-based Pakistani educationist Faryal Waqar gained widespread attention for her emotional response to the loss. Speaking to Geo News outside the stadium, Faryal expressed her disappointment,
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Palestinian sports officials have urged the international community to impose sanctions on Israel, accusing it of enforcing systemic restrictions on Palestinian athletes. Their call came during a press briefing in Geneva, organized by the Association of Correspondents Accredited to the UN (ACANU). Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association,
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Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has accused interim head coach Aaqib Javed of deliberately undermining him and his predecessor, Gary Kirsten. Gillespie, who left his position just months into his tenure, blamed Javed for his and Kirsten’s abrupt exits. Javed’s recent remarks about Pakistan’s struggles
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Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals, bringing an end to a distinguished 19-year career. The decision follows Bangladesh’s winless exit from the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, a period he described as particularly difficult. In a social media statement,
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As Ramazan begins, Rawalpindi’s streets have transformed into makeshift cricket grounds, with matches continuing late into the night. Young players occupy roads, alleys, and marketplaces from 9pm to 4am, leading to traffic congestion and noise complaints. Despite the disruption, law enforcement, including mobile police units and the Dolphin Force,
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In a historic performance on Wednesday, New Zealand broke Australia’s record for the highest team total in the history of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. The Blackcaps posted an imposing 362/6 in their second semi-final against South Africa, with centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, set for Sunday, March 9, at Dubai International Stadium, has seen overwhelming demand, with all 25,000 tickets selling out swiftly. Ticket prices ranged from AED 250 for general admission to AED 12,000 for the exclusive Sky Box hospitality, generating approximately AED 9
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Pakistani players have dropped in the latest ICC ODI rankings following their disappointing performances in the tri-nation series and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fakhar Zaman, who returned to the ODI during the tri-series, played just one match against New Zealand before being ruled out due to injury, leading
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Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that middle-order batter Aiden Markram is fit for selection ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against New Zealand. Markram had walked off the field with hamstring discomfort during South Africa's final group-stage match against England on Saturday, where
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Interim head coach Aqib Javed has attributed Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to the fast bowlers’ failure to meet expectations. Speaking to the media, Aqib emphasized the lack of bowling pressure, particularly in the team’s defeats against India. He pointed out that conditions in
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Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has announced his retirement from ODIs cricket following the team's exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. Smith, 34, steps away from the format after a distinguished career, during which he featured in 170 ODIs, amassing 5,800 runs at an