Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W)

Ibrahim Zadran

Rahmat Shah

Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)

Ikram Alikhil

Mohammad Nabi

Azmatullah Omarzai

Abdul Rahman

Rashid Khan

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Pakistan

Imam-ul-Haq

Fakhar Zaman

Babar Azam (C)

Mohammad Rizwan (W)

Iftikhar Ahmed

Agha Salman

Shadab Khan

Usama Mir

Shaheen Afridi

Naseem Shah

Haris Rauf

Abdullah Ahmadzai

Abdul Malik

Afsar Khan Zazai

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Said Bahir Shah Mehboob

Bashir Ahmad

Bilal Sami

Darwish Abdul Rasooli

Fareed Ahmad Malik

Farmanullah Safi

Gulbadin Naib

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

Imran Mir

Ismat Alam

Karim Janat

Khalil Gurbaz

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Nangeyalia Kharote Khan

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Qais Ahmad Kamawal

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmat Shah Zurmati

Rashid Khan Arman

Sediqullah Atal

Shahidullah Kamal

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Wafiullah Stanikzai Tarakhil

Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

Zubaid Akbari

Syed Muhammad Abdul Samad

Abrar Ahmed

Mohammad Babar Azam

Faheem Ashraf

Faisal Akram

Muhammad Ghazi Ghori

Haseebullah Khan

Mohammad Hussain Talat

Khawaja Muhammad Nafay

Maaz Ahmad Sadaqat

Mohammad Nawaz

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Wasim

Naseem Abbas Shah

Saad Masood

Sahibzada Farhan

Saim Ayub

Salman Ali Agha

Mohammad Salman Mirza

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shamyl Hussain

Usman Khan

Usman Tariq

Cricket

Afghanistan v Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2023

Afghanistan vs Pakistan 1st ODI: Haris Rauf's maiden ODI fifer helped Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 142 runs

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Haris Rauf's fiery fifer helps Pakistan bundle out Afghanistan for lowly 59 after batters' flop show in Sri Lanka

AFG vs PAK 1st ODI: Pakistan fielders missed out on an easy run out opportunity to dismiss rookie Afghan batter Ikram Alikhil

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Watch: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan make a mess of easy run out as latter crashes into stumps

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam experienced an unexpected hiccup in his lead-up to the Asia Cup 2023. Facing Afghanistan in the first game of a 3-match ODI series in Hambantota, Azam was dismissed without scoring in the series opener, a crucial preparatory match before the much-anticipated Asia Cup kicks off on August 30.

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PAK vs AFG: Babar Azam begins Asia Cup preparations with a blip, gets dismissed for a duck in 1st ODI against Afghanistan

AFG vs PAK 1st ODI: Afghanistan's left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman in the first over of the first ODI

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Watch: Mohammad Nabi gets angry at teammate for dropping Fakhar Zaman's catch in slips after grabbing it on rebound

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Salman Ali Agha has been reprimanded by International Cricket Council for his outburst following dramatic run-out during second ODI against Bangladesh

Salman Ali Agha threw his helmet after falling prey to the controversial run-out against Bangladesh

ICC has reprimanded Salman Ali Agha for his aggressive outburst

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Salman Agha bears ICC's brunt after aggressive reaction following controversial 

Basketball

Milwaukee Bucks could be without key players as Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed questionable ahead of their clash with the Atlanta Hawks.

The Bucks are entering the game with a fresh 112-105 defeat against the Miami Heat.

The Bucks are riding on a 27-38 record and stand at 11th in the Eastern Conference.

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Miami Heat on March 12, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Get the latest update on Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has ended his association with Delhi Capitals as their mentor ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026)

Kevin Pietersen has left the role of Delhi Capitals mentor ahead of IPL 2026

Kevin Pietersen steps down as Delhi Capitals mentor ahead of IPL 2026. (X)

Kevin Pietersen steps down as Delhi Capitals mentor ahead of IPL 2026

Philadelphia 76ers will face Brooklyn Nets without key stars like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey due to injuries ahead of their March 14 NBA clash.


Embiid, Maxey, Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr. have all been ruled out for the game due to injury and suspension.

Andre Drummond and Adem Bona remain questionable as the Sixers prepare to host Brooklyn at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers moves up court during the game against the Miami Heat at Xfinity Mobile Arena on February 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia 76ers injury report: Get the latest on Joel Embiid 

Football

FC Barcelona are reportedly considering a move for Pedro Neto instead of making Marcus Rashford’s loan from Manchester United permanent.


Barcelona could prioritize a £54m move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto despite earlier plans to activate Rashford’s €35m buy option.

Marcus Rashford has still impressed with 10 goals and 13 assists in 38 appearances, keeping his chances of staying at the Catalan club alive.

Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Marcus Rashford to leave Barcelona? Catalan club keen on signing THIS... 

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Haris Rauf's fiery fifer helps Pakistan bundle out Afghanistan for lowly 59 after batters' flop show in Sri Lanka

Watch: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan make a mess of easy run out as latter crashes into stumps

PAK vs AFG: Babar Azam begins Asia Cup preparations with a blip, gets dismissed for a duck in 1st ODI against Afghanistan