Islamabad, 24 March 2025: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon MS Dhoni and Mumbai Indians (MI) Deepak Chahar shared a light-hearted moment after their IPL 2025 encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. CSK secured a four-wicket victory, successfully chasing 156 with five balls to spare. As players lined up for the post-match handshake, Dhoni playfully tapped Chahar with his bat, bringing laughter among teammates. The broadcasters captured the moment, and fans were quick to circulate the clip on social media, highlighting the bond between the two. The duo exchanged a few words, adding to the warm atmosphere. Commenting on the…
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Islamabad, 24 March 2025: Harbhajan Singh found himself in the midst of a controversy after making a racially insensitive remark about Jofra Archer during an IPL 2025 match. The incident occurred on Sunday when Rajasthan Royals (RR) played against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). During the 18th over, as Archer bowled to SRH batters Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, Harbhajan made a comparison between the England pacer and black taxis in London, stating that both had fast-running meters. His remark was met with immediate backlash from fans on social media, who criticized him for making a racist comment. Many called for his…
Islamabad, 24 March 2025: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set for its 10th edition, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirming that the replacement draft will take place on Monday. According to the details, the virtual session will allow franchises to adjust their squads, replacing five players who will miss part of the tournament. Former champions Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings will name replacements for Nahid Rana (Gold category) and Litton Das (Silver category), respectively. Additionally, Rassie van der Dussen signed by defending champions Islamabad United in the Supplementary category, and Mark Chapman and Kane Williamson, drafted by Quetta…
Islamabad, 24 March 2025: Rohit Sharma endured a disappointing night as his team faced Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2025 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The right-handed batter failed to score, registering his 18th duck in IPL history, a record he now shares with Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik. The 37-year-old hard-hitter faced three dot balls before edging a catch to Shivam Dube off Khaleel Ahmed’s bowling in the opening over. With this dismissal, the Indian captain joined Maxwell and Karthik at the top of the unwanted list for most ducks in IPL history. Players with Most Ducks in…
Islamabad, 24 March 2025: A high school basketball coach was dismissed after a video surfaced showing him pulling a player’s ponytail during a championship game. Northville head coach Jim Zullo was seen in the footage grabbing the hair of senior player Hailey Monroe following a loss to LaFargeville in the Class D girls’ basketball final at Hudson Valley Community College. The incident occurred moments after Monroe had fouled out of the game. Her teammate, Ahmya Tompkins, quickly intervened, confronting Zullo as he appeared visibly frustrated. The video of the altercation has since gained widespread attention. In response, the Northville Central…
Islamabad, 23 March 2025: Jofra Archer had a day to forget in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The right-arm fast bowler conceded 76 runs in his four-over spell—the most expensive in the history of the money rich franchise tournament. The previous record belonged to Mohit Sharma from Gujarat Titans, who had conceded 73 runs in IPL 2024 against Delhi Capitals. Archer struggled as SRH batters targeted him from the start. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen launched an aggressive assault, hammering boundaries with ease. The economy rate of Rajasthan Royals pacer soared to 19.00, as he…
Islamabad, 23 March 2025: Pakistan recorded their worst-ever T20I defeat as New Zealand stormed to a resounding 115-run victory at Bay Oval, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a daunting 221-run target, Pakistan crumbled under pressure, folding for just 105 in 16.2 overs. The loss surpassed their previous heaviest T20I defeat—a 95-run setback, also against New Zealand, in Wellington in 2016. The tourists endured a disastrous start, losing three wickets for just nine runs inside the first two overs. The collapse deepened as they slumped to 56-8 by the 10th over. Jacob Duffy and Zak Foulkes…
Islamabad, 23 March 2025: Ajinkya Rahane made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by becoming the first Indian player to captain three different franchises in the tournament. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain achieved this milestone during the IPL 2025 season opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This match marked Rahane’s 26th outing as an IPL captain, following previous stints with Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Rahane’s IPL captaincy journey began in 2017 when he captained RPS for one match. He then led Rajasthan Royals in 24 matches across the 2018…
Islamabad, 23 March 2025: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi alongside his French partner Magali Girard, claimed the gold medal in the Mixed Doubles category at the ITF Masters 40+ World Championship. In an intense final, Aisam and Magali staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Germany’s Katharina Rath and Andreas Theussen 7-5, 6-3. After trailing 2-5 in the first set. The duo fought back to take it 7-5 before dominating the second set to secure the title. Following the victory, Aisam expressed his happiness, stating that he was grateful for the strength and resilience to win another gold medal for Pakistan. The seasoned tennis…
Islamabad, 23 March 2025: Shakib Al Hasan, has voiced concerns over the communication from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) regarding his bowling ban, which ultimately led to his exclusion from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The all-rounder was suspended from bowling by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after his action was reported during a County Championship match between Surrey and Somerset in September 2024. Due to this suspension, the Bangladesh selectors decided not to include him in the Champions Trophy squad solely as a batter. Shakib, who has played 71 Tests, 247 ODIs, and 129 T20Is, was later…
