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ICC rejects PCB demand to remove match referee over no handshake row

ICC rejects PCB demand to remove match referee over no handshake row

The International Cricket Council has rejected the request of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to remove match referee, Andy Pycroft, over his actions in the ‘no handshake controversy’ during the Asia Cup 2025 match against India.

(0) Comments | September 16, 2025  01:15 pm
France World Cup winner Umtiti retires at 31

France World Cup winner Umtiti retires at 31

Former Barcelona centre back Samuel Umtiti, a key figure in France’s triumphant 2018 World Cup campaign, has announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 31. MORE..

(0) Comments | September 16, 2025  09:08 am
Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare, secure 4-wicket win

Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare, secure 4-wicket win

Sri Lanka were on the back foot after a batting collapse against Hong Kong, but managed to register a four-wicket win to remain unbeaten in the Asia Cup 2025. MORE..

(0) Comments | September 15, 2025  11:46 pm
2025 Asia Cup: Hong Kong posts 149/4 against Sri Lanka in Dubai

2025 Asia Cup: Hong Kong posts 149/4 against Sri Lanka in Dubai

Hong Kong posted an impressive 149/4 in their allotted 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the eighth game of the 2025 Asia Cup played at the Dubai International Stadium.

(0) Comments | September 15, 2025  09:43 pm
2025 Asia Cup: UAE beat Oman by 42 runs in Abu Dhabi

2025 Asia Cup: UAE beat Oman by 42 runs in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates defeated Oman by 42 runs in the seventh game of the 2025 Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi. MORE..

(0) Comments | September 15, 2025  09:21 pm
Asia Cup: Sri Lank to field first against Hong Kong in Dubai

Asia Cup: Sri Lank to field first against Hong Kong in Dubai

Sri Lanka has won the toss and elected to field first against Hong Kong in the eight game of the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai. MORE..

(0) Comments | September 15, 2025  07:32 pm
Spain calls for Israel, Russia to be banned from international sports competitions

Spain calls for Israel, Russia to be banned from international sports competitions

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said Israel and Russia should be banned from international sports competitions until “barbaric acts” end, referring to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. MORE..

(0) Comments | September 15, 2025  06:43 pm
Pakistan Cricket Chief demands ‘immediate removal’ of match referee Andy Pycroft

Pakistan Cricket Chief demands ‘immediate removal’ of match referee Andy Pycroft

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has demanded the “immediate removal” of Andy Pycroft, the match referee for the India vs Pakistan game on Sunday evening in Dubai, from the remainder of the Asia Cup. MORE..

(0) Comments | September 15, 2025  06:29 pm
Asia Cup: Sri Lanka to take on Hong Kong in Dubai

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka to take on Hong Kong in Dubai

Sri Lanka will take on Hong Kong in the eight game of the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai today (15). MORE..

(0) Comments | September 15, 2025  02:15 pm
New Zealand’s Williamson available for T20 World Cup on casual contract

New Zealand’s Williamson available for T20 World Cup on casual contract

Kane Williamson has confirmed his availability for the T20 World Cup as part of a group of New Zealand players signed up for casual contracts, but the Black Caps batting great will miss next month’s T20I series against Australia. MORE..

(0) Comments | September 15, 2025  08:46 am
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Oblique Seville win 100-meter titles at world championships

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Oblique Seville win 100-meter titles at world championships

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the U.S. and Oblique Seville of Jamaica won the 100-meter finals at world championships Sunday in a changing of the guard in track. MORE..

(0) Comments | September 14, 2025  07:16 pm
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies at 46

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies at 46

Former boxer Matthew Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde in the UK on Sunday morning. MORE..

(0) Comments | September 14, 2025  05:36 pm