Month: November 2020

Senegal FIFA World Cup hero Papa Bouba Diop dies

Legendary Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has passed away at the age of 42. Diop, who won 63 caps for Senegal, scored the goal which secured a historic 1-0 win over France in their opening FIFA World Cup match in…

Six Pakistan cricketers found COVID-19 positive on New Zealand tour

Six members of the Pakistan cricket squad in New Zealand have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been moved from managed isolation into quarantine. Two of the cases were described as “historical” and four were new. The Pakistan touring group,…

Argentina: Legendary footballer Diego Maradona is no more

Sad news for the soccer fans around the globe as Argentine sensation Diego Maradona has left the world at just 60. He was found died at his home and it is observed that he was deceived by the heart attack….

New Zealand’s Greg Barclay elected as new ICC Chairman

New Zealand cricket’s Greg Barclay has been elected as the new chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) after second round voting concluded. Greg has been serving NZC as director since 2012 and he’s currently representative of New Zealand board at…

Four Sporting Events You Must Go To In 2021

With a coronavirus vaccine on the way, it’s looking a little brighter when it comes to watching sport in 2021. Yes, after a year of postponements and events behind closed doors, we could finally take our seats back in the…

Pakistan set to host top cricket nations in 2021

After nearly a decade of hosting no home test matches due to a terrorist attack on a rival team’s bus in 2009, Pakistan says it’s ready to welcome major cricketing nations like South Africa, New Zealand, England and West Indies…

2022 world cup two years away; countdown begins

Just two years to go until the next edition of the FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar on November 21, 2022. The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy is making sure they offer a unique experience during the first…

Australia tops World Test Championship points table as ICC introduce points percentage rule

Australia climbed to the top and pushed India to the second spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) after the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday effected changes to the WTC rules after several series could not be played due…

FIFA introduces new rule for women footballers to protect maternity rights

Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA. The governing body of soccer is preparing to mandate clubs to allow at least 14 weeks of maternity leave paid at a…

Karachi Kings win maiden PSLT20 title defeating Lahore in 2020 final

Karachi Kings were crowned Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions after Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 49-ball 63 to help his team beat Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in the final here on Tuesday night. This is the first PSL title…