Pakistan has faced extreme failure in the Test series on the soil of England. Babar Azam’s team has been whitewashed by losing 3-0 to the hosts in the three-match series. Although they won the practice match at the beginning of the tour, Pakistan could not build resistance in front of England in the main series.
Franco Mastantuono has made a strong start to his loan spell at Fiorentina from Real Madrid. The young Argentine scored a hat-trick in Friday's (September 11) 4-2 win over Venezia, setting a new landmark.
FIFA has banned two former national football federation presidents for life after its ethics committee found them guilty of serious financial misconduct and abuse of office.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by four wickets in Dubai on Friday (September 11) to reach the Asia Cup final for the third straight time, setting up another title clash with India.
Former England captain and broadcaster Nasser Hussain has criticised Pakistan’s decision to fly in Saim Ayub from the Caribbean Premier League and hand him a Test debut after nearly 11 months away from red-ball cricket, saying the move showed a lack of respect for the format.
Elena Rybakina reached the US Open women’s singles final on Friday (September 11) with a comeback win over American Coco Gauff, setting up a blockbuster clash with defending champion and top seed Aryna Sabalenka.