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Faheem’s late surge helps Pakistan sail past Netherlands
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Faheem’s late surge helps Pakistan sail past Netherlands

Pakistan begin their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note courtesy of Faheem Ashraf's sensational 29 not out off 11 balls

Pakistan captain Salman defends 'X factor' Tariq's bowling action
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Pakistan captain Salman defends 'X factor' Tariq's bowling action

“I don't understand why we are talking about his action because in my opinion it is a fair action”

Politics leave Pakistan walking on thin ice at T20 World Cup
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Politics leave Pakistan walking on thin ice at T20 World Cup

Skipper Salman Agha warns Pakistan must bring their ‘A-game’ to the T20 World Cup to reach the knockout stages

Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall
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Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall

That barrier has been breached three times in T20Is but Sri Lanka's 260-6 against Kenya in the 2007 World Cup remains the highest score in the tournament's history

Bengaluru win their second WPL title as Delhi face fourth straight final loss
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Bengaluru win their second WPL title as Delhi face fourth straight final loss

Delhi posted a commanding 203-4, but Bengaluru rose to the challenge in Vadodara, led by a 165-run second-wicket partnership between captain Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll

Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia for T20 World Cup
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Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia for T20 World Cup

The 2021 champions are title contenders at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka beginning on Saturday, but it has been a horror build-up

Australia fast bowler Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup
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Australia fast bowler Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Hazlewood missed the Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries, but had been expected to play at least part of the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

England coach McCullum praises 'tough lad' Brook's response to NZ controversy
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England coach McCullum praises 'tough lad' Brook's response to NZ controversy

Brook has been in the eye of a storm since news emerged of his altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand late last year

Music rights add extra layer of pressure for figure skaters
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Music rights add extra layer of pressure for figure skaters

American skater Amber Glenn said even when skaters follow correct procedures, final decisions can be out of their hands

Ageing Oman all-rounder Nadeem banks on 'smart work' in T20 World Cup swansong
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Ageing Oman all-rounder Nadeem banks on 'smart work' in T20 World Cup swansong

His third appearance in the T20 World Cup would be his last but the 43-year-old cricketer did not rule out continuing in the 50-overs format

Ukrainian chasing sumo greatness after meteoric rise
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Ukrainian chasing sumo greatness after meteoric rise

There have been 75 grand masters in the centuries-old history of sumo, and all have been born in either Japan, the United States or Mongolia

Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts
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Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts

"What happened in front of us? Do you want to see it? It's our problems as human beings. It's our problems”

Pakistan’s India boycott: A glimpse into the background, reasons, and financial stakes
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Pakistan’s India boycott: A glimpse into the background, reasons, and financial stakes

On February 1, the government confirmed Pakistan would participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but would not play their match against India on February 15 in Colombo

Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions
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Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions

The first Olympics since the re-election of US President Donald Trump are set to be buffeted by global turbulence

New LIV golfer Ben An relying on AI to acclimate to global schedule
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New LIV golfer Ben An relying on AI to acclimate to global schedule

An is relying on artificial intelligence to plan his travel now

Bencic, Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis top 10
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Bencic, Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis top 10

The WTA has made efforts in recent years to help players maintain their professional careers and become parents with its Family Focus Program

Australia's Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says
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Australia's Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says

Hazlewood, arguably the squad's most important bowler, has struggled with hamstring and Achilles injuries

Valentine's Day on ice: Athletes in Italy juggle romance with medal pressure
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Valentine's Day on ice: Athletes in Italy juggle romance with medal pressure

Valentine's Day at the Olympics can be less about a night out than having someone who understands the high-performance mindset and pressure that comes with it

Qualifying procedure for Olympic squash unveiled
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Qualifying procedure for Olympic squash unveiled

In principle, there will be one player per country in each of the draws but there could be a maximum of two, which means many of the world's top players will miss out

Pakistan vs India: T20 World Cup boycott to shake cricket’s economy
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Pakistan vs India: T20 World Cup boycott to shake cricket’s economy

The boycott could impact Pakistan’s revenue share from ICC events