Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay
Kylian Mbappe scored his second double of the tournament and Ousmane Dembele added a third as France eased into the last 32 with a 3-0…
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Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina thump Algeria 3-0
Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament’s joint all-time top scorer as holders Argentina launched their bid…
Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup heavyweight clash
Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the African side confirming their…
Shaheen Afridi likely to be dropped from Tests for West Indies, England tours
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s future in the longest format has been plunged into serious uncertainty, with the Pakistan selection committee and team management primed to rest…
Messi leads Argentina squad for sixth World Cup
The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward will play in his sixth World Cup, extending his national record, while Emiliano Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis…
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh ruled out of ODI series against Pakistan
Australia suffered a big blow ahead of the upcoming three-match one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan as captain Mitchell Marsh was ruled out with an…
Babar returns as Pakistan name squad for Australia ODIs
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, scheduled from 30 May to 4 June…
Bangladesh complete 2-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday to clinch the two-match series 2-0. Chasing a…
Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan
Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took 4-113 to rattle Pakistan despite a rearguard…
PCB set for ‘major overhaul’ in central contracts ahead of new cycle
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to make major changes to national cricketers’ central contracts ahead of the new contract cycle beginning from July 1….