Monthly Archives: March 2018

Afridi fit to play key match against Islamabad United

DUBAI: All-rounder Shahid Afridi has been declared fit to play tonight’s qualifier against Islamabad United in Dubai. Karachi Kings management has confirmed Afridi is fit to play and available for selection, dispelling uncertainty that had arisen after the 38-year-old was said to be suffering from knee pain. Shahid Afridi being treated for knee pain Sources privy to the matter had ...

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Karachi opt to bat against Islamabad as battle for PSL final begins

Toss DUBAI: Karachi Kings won the toss and opted to bat in the qualifier against Islamabad United in the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium tonight. The winner of tonight’s match will secure a place in the final of the tournament, to be held in Karachi on March 25. The losing team will ...

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JP Duminy will tour Pakistan

The South African all-rounder Jean Paul Duminy has confirmed that he will be touring Pakistan with Islamabad United’s squad for the playoffs and final. Duminy, who made his PSL debut this year, earlier told that there was a bit chance of him touring to Pakistan but yesterday, confirmed that he will be coming for the playoffs and final. “I will ...

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Injured Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open

MIAMI :- Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from next week s Miami Open after suffering an injury to her left forearm, organisers announced on Friday. The five-time Grand Slam champion has been replaced in the main draw for the Florida showpiece by American Jennifer Brady, a statement said. “I am really sorry that I have to withdraw from one of my favorite ...

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India wins Handball Trophy, Pakistan stands on second position

FAISALABAD :India has won International Handball Federation (IHF) South & Central Asia Youth & Junior Trophy 2018, concluded at International Handball Court of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) here on Thursday. India stood first while Pakistan and Bangladesh got 2nd and 3rd positions respectively in the tournament. According to details, in Juniors category, India team played five matches against Pakistan, ...

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Tennis: World No. 1 Halep crashes out of Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS:- World No. 1 Simona Halep crashed out of the WTA Indian Wells tournament on Friday as she suffered a shocking 6-3, 6-0 upset loss to world No. 44 Naomi Osaka of Japan. The 26-year-old former champion Halep dropped to 18-2 on the season as she lasted just 64 minutes on the court with the unseeded Osaka. “I just ...

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PSL playoffs: Which overseas players will travel to Pakistan?

DUBAI: Majority of the overseas players of Karachi Kings, Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi have agreed to visit Pakistan for the playoffs of the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL). Pakistan is all set to host three PSL games: two eliminators in Lahore on March 20 and 21, and the final in Karachi on March 25. Peshawar Zalmi Defending ...

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Brazil suffer World Cup blow as Filipe Luis breaks leg

MADRID: Brazil’s World Cup preparations have suffered a blow with a serious injury to Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis. He had been preferred over Juventus’ Alex Sandro in Brazil coach Tite´s squad released Thursday for the upcoming friendlies against France and World Cup hosts Russia. But hours later he suffered a broken leg in Atletico’s Europa League tie at Lokomotiv ...

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Afridi doubtful for Karachi Kings’ qualifier against Islamabad United

DUBAI: Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi is doubtful for his PSL team Karachi Kings’ qualifier against Islamabad United on Sunday in Dubai. Sources privy to the matter have confirmed that Afridi, 38, has pain in knees again. “The same injury kept him out for a couple of matches earlier and he’s now facing the same problem,” said the source. “He’s eager ...

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