Pakistan

Sri Lanka

Cricket

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Controversy surrounds Mohammad Rizwan as a legal case emerges over his Namaz offering on the cricket pitch during the 2023 World Cup. Concerns raised about religious displays in cricket.

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan offers Namaz during the match against Netherlands

20231016T075741924Z124518.jpg

ODI World Cup: Case filed against Rizwan for offering namaz; matter reaches BCCI, ICC's doorstep

Pakistan presenter Zainab Abbas revealed that there was no threat to her security but she felt intimidated in India during her short stay amidst controversy.

Zainab Abbas flew back home early in World Cup 2023 (Getty Images)

20231012T174224723Z654394.jpg

'I felt intimidated and scared': Pakistan presenter Zainab Abbas says she was not deported, reveals her version of story

20231011T121556205Z495789.jpg

'PAKISTAN JEETEGA' chant Indian fans in the stadium | Sports Today

After a stellar performance in the World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka, Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan dedicated his century to Gaza victims to only land himself in troubled waters.

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan celebrates following the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 10, 2023 in Hyderabad, India

20231011T102857402Z419445.jpg

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan to bear ICC's serious brunt, MS Dhoni was on the receiving end in 2019; check complete details

The video of Babar Azam interacting with the ground staff and gifting them his jersey has gone viral on the internet and fans have been appreciating the Pakistan skipper for his sincere gesture.

Babar Azam of Pakistan interacts with the groundstaff following the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 10, 2023 in Hyderabad, India. 

20231011T035754901Z362076.jpg

Watch: Babar Azam's sincere jersey gesture toward ground staff in Hyderabad wins hearts of fans; video goes viral

Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter remained not out for 131 in testing conditions of Hyderabad to guide his side to their second consecutive win in World Cup 2023.

Mohammad Rizwan falls on the ground after hitting a six (Screengrab: Hotstar)

20231010T182024488Z765443.jpg

Mohammad Rizwan hits a six and then falls on the pitch, commentator says 'get him in the movies'

Mohammad Rizwan was in sublime form against Sri Lanka bowlers and scored 131 runs not out to guide Pakistan to a mammoth target of 345 in Hyderabad.

Mohammad Rizwan in the post-match presentation (Screengrab: Hotstar)

20231010T174253808Z131590.jpg

'Sometimes cramps and sometimes I was acting': Mohammad Rizwan's honest admission after spectacular ton in record-breaking run chase

Mohammad Rizwan' and Abdullah Shafique's centuries made the record-breaking run chase look like a walk in the park against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad.

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique (Getty Images)

20231010T170748880Z380975.jpg

Shafique, Rizwan's  incredible centuries lead Pakistan to highest-ever run chase in ODI World Cup history, beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

Pakistan's Babar Azam faces criticism for underwhelming World Cup performance, in stark contrast to India's Virat Kohli. Sri Lanka sets a tough target with Mendis and Samarawickrama's centuries.

Dilshan Madushanka of Sri Lanka celebrates the wicket of Babar Azam of Pakistan during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 10, 2023 in Hyderabad, India.

20231010T150425985Z894206.jpg

'Babar isn't even 1% of Virat Kohli': Fans lose cool on Pakistan skipper after yet another poor ODI World Cup showing

Pakistan bowlers were taken to the cleaners in Hyderabad by Sri Lankan batters Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama as they posted 344/7.

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis (Getty Images)

20231010T150251803Z254168.jpg

Mendis, Samarawickrama toy with Babar's bowlers, break India's record for highest score against Pakistan in World Cup history

IPL 2024

bangladesh india Series

Dynamic Banner

Asia Cup hosting

T20 World Cup Winners List

Insights

Bangladesh tour of India, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Ireland and South Africa tour of UAE, 2024

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, 2024

South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024

ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C, 2024

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A, 2024

ICC CWC Challenge League A, 2024-26

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024

Featured League

Motor Sports

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle. 

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck feels Chase Elliott is not performing to his full potential

NASCAR, NASCAR 2024, NASCAR news, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR 2024 Playoffs, Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports

Chase Elliott in the frame

NASCAR insider calls Chase Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports 'Unstoppable' heading into Championship 4

It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season. Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season

Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

NASCAR, NASCAR 2024, NASCAR Xfinity series, Carson Kvapil, JR Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carson Kvapil joins JR Motorsports, NASCAR news, 

Carson Kvapil in the frame

Carson Kvapil officially joins Dale Jr.’s JR Motorsports team

American Football

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. 

However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

NFL, NFL 2024, NFL news, National Football League, Kansas City Chiefs, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift missing games due to security concerns

Taylor Swift in the frame

Taylor Swift absent from Chiefs vs Chargers game citing security concerns - report

During the Week 4 clash against the Minnesota Vikings, Christian Watson injured his ankle in the first quarter itself. He went for a catch and fell backwards, which saw his leg trapped underneath Minnesota's Kamu Grugier-Hill.

During the Week 4 clash against the Minnesota Vikings, Christian Watson injured his ankle in the first quarter itself. 

He went for a catch and fell backwards, which saw his leg trapped underneath Minnesota's Kamu Grugier-Hill.

NFL, NFL 2024, NFL news, National Football League, Green Bay Packers, Christian Watson, Christian Watson injury, Minnesota Vikings,

Christian Watson in the frame

NLF 2024: Is Christian Watson done for the season? Latest Injury news ahead of Week 5

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam shocked the whole cricketing world by announcing his resignation from the post of Pakistan’s white-ball captain. The Men in Green side was at the receiving end of massive and endless criticism for their consistent embarrassing outings in ICC tournaments and bilateral clashes.

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam shocked the whole cricketing world by announcing his resignation from the post of Pakistan’s white-ball captain.

 He was earlier Pakistan’s captain across all three formats but stepped down previously after his side’s poor outing at the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

PCA, Pakistan, pakistan cricket team, babar azaz, babar azam left captaincy, 

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Stats

Match 8, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

SL • 1st inn
344/9

PAK • 1st inn
345/4

BATTER

Abdullah Shafique
c sub Dushan Hemantha b Matheesha Pathirana

Imam-ul-Haq
c Kusal Perera b Dilshan Madushanka

Babar Azam (C)
c Sadeera Samarawickrama b Dilshan Madushanka

Mohammad Rizwan (W)
not out

Saud Shakeel
c Dunith Wellalage b Maheesh Theekshana

Iftikhar Ahmed
not out

Yet To bat

Shadab Khan

Mohammad Nawaz

Hasan Ali

Shaheen Afridi

Haris Rauf

BOWLER

Maheesh Theekshana

Dilshan Madushanka

Dasun Shanaka

Matheesha Pathirana

Dunith Wellalage

Dhananjaya de Silva

Charith Asalanka