Pakistan fast-bowling great Wasim Akram on Friday expressed disappointment over the country’s cricketing slide, blaming the lack of quality batting talent coming through in recent years for the team’s struggles, particularly in Test cricket. Talking to the media in Lahore, Akram said Pakistan’s home-and-away Test series defeat to Bangladesh should have served as a wake-up … Read more
Defending champions Sri Lanka overcame an early wobble to beat Pakistan by four wickets and book their place in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 131, Sri Lanka slipped to 31/3 inside the power play after Fatima Sana dismissed Chamari Athapaththu and Sanjana Kavindi before … Read more
Alexander Zverev enjoyed his day in the sun as he beat Karen Khachanov in straight sets to reach the US Open final. The German had played all his previous matches during the night sessions, existing in a perpetual loop of darkness and midnight finishes. But Zverev’s semi-final against Khachanov was scheduled for the afternoon session … Read more
Alexander Zverev unleashed a commanding performance to seize the initiative against Karen Khachanov in the US Open ATP semifinals, asserting his dominance early in the high-stakes clash. The German star’s aggressive baseline play and tactical precision put Khachanov on the defensive, setting the tone for a potentially decisive showdown at Flushing Meadows. Zverev’s relentless pressure … Read more
Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane believes that the team management should stick with the top three players who led India to victory in the T20 for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the trio of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan. Samson had an outstanding World Cup, earning the … Read more
India will return to the fold of Test cricket when they travel to New Zealand to face the Kiwis in a two-match Test series from November 19. This will be part of a marathon tour which features 12 matches across three formats beginning on October 22. India will be looking to win both games to … Read more
Alexander Zverev reached the US Open men’s singles final for the second time in his career after defeating Karen Khachanov in straight sets in the first semi-final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. The top-seeded German prevailed 6-3, 7-6(9-7), 7-6(8-6) to secure his place in Sunday’s championship match. Zverev saved himself from two closely contested … Read more
Kylian Mbappe has finally addressed the viral “dictator” memes that have followed him across social media, admitting that while he can see the humour behind them, comparisons with figures responsible for mass suffering can sometimes cross a line. The France and Real Madrid captain said he understands that much of the trend is intended as … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the Indian set-up came with an immediate reminder of what makes him such a difficult proposition, and one of the first batters to experience it was teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. With India preparing for the opening T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Bumrah put in an extended bowling session … Read more
New York, September 12 (Daily Kiran) : Alexander Zverev has made his way to the final of the 2026 US Open, defeating Karen Khachanov in the semifinals with a score of 6-3, 7-6(7), 7-6(6). The match showcased Zverev’s dominant performance, especially at the start, where his powerful serve provided a solid foundation, while his baseline … Read more