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Abdullah Zahid LAHORE:  The Pakistan Cricket Board has overhauled its Test squad and coaching setup during the ongoing tour of England, releasing seven players and two coaches following the team’s disastrous start to the series. According to an official PCB statement, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Aamer Jamal, Ali …

“Built for the Game, Made for the Nation” BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s hockey fraternity got a fresh dose of excitement this week as the national men’s team’s official kit for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 was unveiled under the banner “STRYKE Edition.” The launch, promoted with the tagline “Built for …

BeNewz Report HAMBANTOTA: Sri Lanka Women produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan Women by eight wickets in the second One-Day International at Hambantota on Saturday, successfully chasing 274 with 19 balls to spare and leveling the momentum in the series. After being asked to bat, Pakistan Women posted a …

BeNewz Report COLUMBO:  Pakistan Women began their ODI series against Sri Lanka with a convincing five-wicket victory after chasing down a target of 211 with seven overs to spare in the opening match in Hambantota on Thursday. After restricting Sri Lanka Women to 210 for nine in their allotted 50 overs, …

—Pakistan have reappointed Babar Azam as Test captain for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, replacing Shan Masood after a disappointing run of team results Abdullah Zahid LAHORE:  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Babar Azam as captain of the national Test team for the upcoming …

BeNewz Report LONDON:  Pakistan Women signed off their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 37-run victory over Netherlands Women in their Group 1 clash at Bristol on Saturday. After opting to bat, Pakistan posted 126 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to an unbeaten half-century …

BeNewz Report SOUTHAMPTON: Pakistan Women’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 continued on Saturday as Bangladesh Women secured a convincing 23-run victory in their Group 1 clash at Southampton. Batting first, Bangladesh posted 123 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs after being asked to set …

BeNewz Report BIRMINGHAM: India Women secured a convincing 64-run victory over Pakistan Women in a high-profile Group 1 match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Birmingham on Sunday. After being invited to bat first, India posted a competitive total of 170 for 6 in their allotted 20 …

BeNewz Report BIRMINGHAM: One of the most anticipated matches of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take center stage on Sunday when arch-rivals India and Pakistan meet in a crucial Group 1 encounter at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The high-profile contest comes as both teams begin their campaigns in what …

BeNewz Report LOS ANGELES/TORONTO: FIFA World Cup 2026 got underway with a spectacular celebration across North America as the tournament’s final opening ceremony in Los Angeles showcased football’s global appeal, while host nations Canada and the United States made positive starts to their campaigns. The football extravaganza continued on Friday …