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BARCELONA (Kashmir English): Argentina star footballer Lionel Messi has become the first player to win the Golden Boot in two consecutive seasons, securing the title of top scorer for the current season with 26 goals. According to the international news agency Reuters, Lionel Messi reached another historic milestone in Major League Soccer (MLS), becoming the

MUSCAT (Kashmir English): Pakistan U-19 defeated India by three wickets in a thrilling group-stage match of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, successfully chasing a target of 209 runs with 11 balls to spare. Hamza Zahoor was the standout performer for Pakistan, scoring an unbeaten, match-defining century of 100 runs from 108 deliveries. His innings laid

NEW YORK (Kashmir English): Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram’s son, Taimoor Akram, has continued his impressive run in mixed martial arts (MMA), securing his fourth consecutive victory after defeating an American opponent in the United States. Taimoor won the three-round contest on points, extending his unbeaten winning streak in the sport. His father, Wasim

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan claimed the men’s championship at the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championships 2026 after defeating Korea 2-0 in the final at the Mushaf Squash Complex in Islamabad. Noor Zaman and Muhammad Asim Khan delivered straight-game victories to secure the title for the hosts. Noor Zaman defeated Korea’s Jeongmin Ryu 11-5, 11-7 and

LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s Test team management and the selection committee have released two players from the squad, according to media reports. Reports state that Abdullah Fazal and Ali Usman were released before they could even join the squad. Tayyab Arif has been added to the squad in place of Abdullah Fazal, while Aamir Jamal is

NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): India’s veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a 13-year career in the longest format. Shami played 64 Tests for India, taking 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. His record includes six five-wicket hauls, making him India’s 12th-highest wicket-taker in Test

ABBOTTABAD (Kashmir English): National Test team captain Babar Azam expressed deep frustration upon getting out during a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match, slamming his bat onto the pitch in anger. Representing Lahore Region Whites, Babar reacted this way on the fourth day of a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold (2026-27) match against Federal Areas Region. Babar Azam’s tendency to get

MUSCAT (Kashmir English): Defending champions Pakistan made a winning start to the Under-19 Asia Cup by defeating the UAE by 9 wickets. In the third match of the tournament, held at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Muscat, Pakistan won the toss and invited the UAE to bat first. The UAE team was bowled out

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced ticket prices for the first Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 9 to 13. According to the PCB, ticket prices start at Rs. 200, while Gallery tickets have been priced at Rs. 800. Platinum

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The path is clear for Pakistani cricketers to participate in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, following an agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the league organizers on issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs). According to media reports, the league organizers will pay the PCB up to $200,000 in compensation, along with