Newspaper - Sport - June 12, 2026

Rana back in BD squad for Australia T20s

DHAKA: Bangladesh speedster Nahid Rana has been recalled to the T20 International squad for a three-match home ...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

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Giants under pressure in open Women’s T20 World Cup

LONDON: The Women’s T20 World Cup starts on Friday when hosts England face Sri Lanka in Birmingham, with at least...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record

EUGENE (US): American Ja’Kobe Tharp broke the 110 metres hurdles world record with a blistering time of 12.75...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Bangladesh clinch ODI series against Australia for first time

Chasing a DLS revised target of 192 in 41 overs in a rain-hit match, Bangladesh eased home with 36 balls to spare in Dhaka to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:37am

Haziq, Raahim reach tennis final

KARACHI: Haziq Areejo and Raahim Veqar advanced to the men’s singles final of the Second Sohaila University...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup

NEW YORK: Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Lutkenhaus confirms emergence at Oslo Diamond League

“It was a very tough race and I had to dive for the line to be sure of the win,” Lutkenhaus says.

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Wimbledon announces record 20pc rise in prize money

It is the biggest annual increase in the tournament’s history but comes at a time of escalating demands by players.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 10:53am

FIFA World Cup — schedule of group-stage matches

(All timings in Pakistan Standard Time)

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Anthony Gordon stars in England warm-up win

Gordon and Jude Bellingham were the big winners as the latter edged ahead of Morgan Rogers in the battle to start behind Harry Kane in attack.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:43am

US battle Paraguay in pressure-packed opener

LOS ANGELES: The United States will be under pressure to launch their World Cup campaign with a victory when they...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

FIFA chief defends ticket prices, brushes off visa issues

“Let me just say that our $60 entry price is the lowest entry price of any American sports in the play-off phases,” Infantino says.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 10:46am

Ivory Coast supporters banned, says fan body

ABIDJAN: Ivory Coast home-based fans have been denied visas to the United States, the president of the national...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Canada’s dreams face first test as injury-hit hosts meet Bosnia

TORONTO: Canada will carry immense pressure into their World Cup opener when, in perhaps the most seminal moment in...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:08am

World Cup set to kick off after pre-tournament turbulence

MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

UN calls for US immigration ‘re-think’ for World Cup

GENEVA: UN rights chief Volker Turk urged the United States to reconsider its immigration practices for the football...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says dream over

Somali referee Omar Artan says the “biggest dream of my life” had been ripped away after he was turned back at the US border.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:18am

Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in opener

The atmosphere is expected to be festive as more than 80,000 fans pack the renovated Azteca for the first match of the expanded 48-team tournament.

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

White House defends visa ban for referee, Iranians

Iran, who will play their three group games on American soil, were forced to switch their training base to Mexico due to the ongoing military conflict with the United States.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:30am

Pakistan women’s team to tour SL next month

LAHORE: Pakistan women’s team will tour Sri Lanka for a six-match white-ball series scheduled to take place in...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Olympic chief confident for LA Games

LAUSANNE: Olympic chief Kirsty Coventry said on Wednesday she was confident for the successful hosting of the 2028...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Sahibzada to lead Pakistan at Asian Games

LAHORE: Attacking opener Sahibzada Farhan was named captain as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) named a 15-member...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Yahya, Muaz advance to U-18 quarters at national tennis

KARACHI: Moha­mmad Yahya of Islamabad and Lahore’s Mohammad Muaz advanced to the U-18 quarter-finals as the...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Pakistan down Afghanistan to win a trophy after 74 years

The triumph also marks the first time in Pakistan’s history that the men’s national team has won a tournament final outright.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:21am

Stokes dropped after curfew breach

LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have both been left out of the second Test against New...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Serena’s doubles match in doubt after Mboko is injured

LONDON: World number nine Victoria Mboko slipped and appeared to injure her knee during her last-16 clash against...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Padel federation row lands before PSB body

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has decided to place the affiliation dispute involving the Pakistan Padel...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit ODI series opener

Mosaddek capped a fine all-round performance, bagging two wickets to walk away with the man-of-the-match award.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 10:05am

Mohsin to hold key meeting as PCB mulls changes

According to several reports, Shan Masood is likely to be replaced as Test captain by T20 International skipper Salman Ali Agha.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 10:11am

Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters

TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Gaddafi Stadium gets demerit point over Australia ODI pitch

LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the Gaddafi Stadium pitch used for the third One-day...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Scotland outclass Pakistan in Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up

Pakistan, who opted to field, began promisingly, keeping Scotland to 41 without loss in the powerplay.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

It's ‘Brazil vs the rest’ as Lyari streets turn into fan battlegrounds

While the fans of Brazil dominate the Ali Mohammad Mohalla, they also remain worried about the performance and line-up of the team, featuring only a few star players.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:26am

Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud

LAUSANNE: Michel Platini said on Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest ...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Olise stakes World Cup claim with hat-trick in France win

PARIS: Michael Olise offered another glimpse of the influence he could have at the World Cup, netting a hat-trick as...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am