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Pakistan Super League 2024

The victory for Islamabad United sets the stage for an exciting final against Mohammad Rizwan's Multan Sultans. The final is scheduled to take place in Karachi on Monday (March 18).&nbsp;

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PSL Eliminator 2: Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi choke in one-game elimination match against Shadab Khan's Islamabad United

Martin Guptill played a pivotal role in Islamabad's win by scoring 56 runs off 47 balls with the help of five fours and a six. Guptill's knock propelled Islamabad to a score of 174 runs in 20 overs.

Martin Guptill of Islamabad United pictured while playing a shot.

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PSL Eliminator: Veteran New Zealand batter rolls back the clock to lead Shadab Khan's Islamabad United's win over Quetta Gladiators

Mohammad Rizwan's Multan Sultans ended the league stage with the best record, occupying the top spot with seven victories in 10 matches played.

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PSL 2024: Babar Azam to face off against Mohammad Rizwan in Pakistan Premier League playoffs as league stage concludes

With Islamabad United losing two quick wickets and struggling at 4.2 after 1.4 overs, Colin Munro launched a counter-attack along with Shadab Khan.

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'Hum usko dudh aur haldi dete....': Pakistan star Shadab Khan makes hilarious statement while addressing question on Colin Munro's injury

The win propelled Islamabad United to the second spot in the league standings, amassing nine points. This leapfrogged them over both Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi.

Tymal Mills celebrates after picking a wicket. 

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PSL 2024: Fast bowling masterclass from Faheem Ashraf and Tymal Mills powers Islamabad United to 5-wicket win over Karachi Kings

Shaheen Afridi became the youngest and fastest bowler to complete 100 wickets in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) history. The left-arm seamer achieved the feat on March 7.

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PSL 2024: Zaman Khan's 4-fer, Shaheen Afridi's 4 sixes help Lahore Qalandars finally open their account after 8 matches

Mohammad Amir has transitioned to playing for the Quetta Gladiators in this season's PSL after a long stint with the Karachi Kings since the league's inception in 2016.

Mohammad Amir has accused Multan's Deputy Commissioner of mistreating his family. 

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Mohammad Amir’s family mistreated in PSL 2024? Controversial Pakistan star levels huge accusation at Multan's DC 

Babar Azam has been gifted an MG Essence car by Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi for his masterful century against Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Peshawar Zalmi's captain Babar Azam has been gifted an MG Essence car by Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter)

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Babar Azam rewarded with MG car from Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi after his 11th T20 ton vs Islamabad United

At 29 years old, Babar Azam's T20 career boasts an impressive tally of 11 centuries, positioning him as the second-highest century-maker in the world of T20 cricket

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WATCH: Babar Azam's wild celebration after scoring 11th T20I century sets the internet on fire; video goes viral

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

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IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that the future of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will be announced after assessing the situation. 

IPL 2025 suspended amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended IPL 2025 and is working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home, prioritising their security amid escalating military tensions and cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025. 

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IPL 2025 suspended: BCCI prioritises players' safety, overseas players are likely to leave on this day amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The IPL 2025 has been suspended by the BCCI for one week following the escalation on the India-Pakistan border.

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The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2025 has not been suspended indefinitely but for a week, after which the situation will be reassessed.

BCCI has suspended IPL 2025 for a week.

BCCI will reassess the situation and announce the update schedule in due course.

A total of 17 matches are remaining in IPL 2025 including the cancelled Dharamsala match. 

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BCCI suspends IPL 2025 with immediate effect for a week, gives big update on new schedule and venue

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) postponed the second edition of the Bengal Pro T20 League until further notice amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

CAB postponed the 2nd edition of Bengal Pro T20 League amid India-Pakistan border tensions.

BCCI postponed the IPL 2025. 

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Bengal Pro T20 League postponed until further notice amid India-Pakistan war-like situation

Football

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been crowned the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year, marking a remarkable third win in his illustrious career. 

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah won his third Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year award.

Salah has an impressive 33 goals and 23 assists across all competitions.

The last time Salah won the FWA Footballer of the Year award was back in 2017–18 and 2021–22 seasons.

Mohamed Salah in the frame

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah beats Premier League rivals to win FWA accolade

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) indefinitely postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 after Dubai refused to host the tournament in the UAE amid an India-Pakistan war-like situation. 

PCB postponed PSL 2025 after Dubai shut doors to host the tournament. 

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions.

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Others

The Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin meet, which is scheduled to take place on May 24 in Bengaluru, has been postponed indefinitely, citing a war-like situation between India and Pakistan. 

Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event supposed to take place in Bengaluru.

Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event has been postponed amid India-Pakistan war-like situation. 

Neeraj Chopra of India during the javelin throw at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting.

After IPL 2025, Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin meet postponed amid India-Pakistan war-like situation

The third edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) final is scheduled to take place between South Africa and Australia at the iconic Lord's Stadium in England. 

WTC Final will be played between South Africa and Australia. 

WTC Final 2025 will take place at Lord's Stadium in England. 

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Islamabad United

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Quetta Gladiators

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117 by Sharjeel Khan v Peshawar Zalmi on February 21, 2016 - r

Sharjeel Khan

117* by Cameron Delport v Lahore Qalandars on March 9, 2019 - r

Cameron Delport

106 by Sahibzada Farhan v Peshawar Zalmi on April 14, 2025 - r

6/19 by Faheem Ashraf v Lahore Qalandars on March 9, 2019 - r

Faheem Ashraf

5/8 by Mohammad Sami v Karachi Kings on February 20, 2016 - w

Mohammad Sami

5/23 by Imad Wasim v Multan Sultans on March 18, 2024 - w

Imad Wasim

117* by Cameron Delport v Lahore Qalandars on March 9, 2019 - Islamabad United beat Lahore Qalandars by 49 runs

6/19 by Faheem Ashraf v Lahore Qalandars on March 9, 2019 - Islamabad United beat Lahore Qalandars by 49 runs

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