Muhammad Shoaib overcame immense challenges to win an ITF Futures title in Islamabad, ending Pakistan's 20-year wait for a singles title in international tennis.
R V S Mani, former Under Secretary of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alleged that drug trafficking was a regular practice by Pakistani cricket teams and delegations visiting India, linking it to the 2006 doping scandal involving Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, and even the death of coach Bob Woolmer.
England has announced their 12-player squad for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins at Lord's on Thursday. The squad includes two uncapped players and sees the return of Ollie Robinson, while Zak Crawley and Jofra Archer are notable omissions.
Ben Duckett led England's reply with a brisk counterattack as the hosts reached 73 for 1 at tea on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Friday, responding to the tourists' 438.
New Zealand defeated England by 160 runs at Trent Bridge to clinch the three-Test series 2-1, as Ben Stokes' international career ended in defeat following his surprise retirement announcement during the match.
Captain Ben Stokes and speedster Gus Atkinson will return to the side for the third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham following conclusion of a disciplinary hearing.
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her maternal uncle and stepbrother in Uttar Pradesh, who resented her conversations with boys over the phone, police said.
New Zealand took control of the third Test at Trent Bridge with Tom Latham and Devon Conway setting a record partnership for the Kiwis against England on Thursday.
Ben Stokes defended England's decision to rest Jofra Archer for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's after the fast bowler's Indian Premier League stint, with the captain warning that mishandling such situations could drive players away from international cricket.
Gurugram Police have arrested six individuals allegedly involved in a cybercrime racket that defrauded people through online gaming and betting platforms. The arrests followed a raid in Delhi's Janakpuri area, where authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, ATM cards, and other incriminating materials.
A Delhi court has deferred its verdict in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, to July 7. Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others are accused in the case, facing charges including murder, rioting, and criminal conspiracy.
Glimpses from the aftermath of the deadly hotel fire in New Delhi.
Police in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing unit and arrested three individuals. The raid yielded a significant cache of firearms, ammunition, and weapon-making tools.
Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan experienced another unusual hit-wicket dismissal during the IPL Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, cutting short his impressive innings.
Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, seized over 221 kg of cannabis and arrested three alleged traffickers during an operation. The cannabis, concealed in a truck, is estimated to be worth over Rs 2.21 crore.
A Delhi court is set to pronounce its verdict on Thursday in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others are accused in the sensational case.
A Delhi court has deferred its verdict in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The judgment, involving former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others, is now expected on June 11. The accused face charges including murder, rioting, and criminal conspiracy related to the communal violence.
Delhi Police have arrested four members of a gang, including a juvenile, involved in murder and robbery cases. The gang members were apprehended after a resident reported threats and the flaunting of illegal firearms on social media.
Ollie Robinson marked his return to England's Test side with a four-wicket haul as New Zealand slid to 61-6 at stumps, trailing by 79 runs after a see-saw opening day of the three-match series at Lord's on Thursday.
Three suspected bank robbers under police custody were killed in Peshawar, Pakistan, after unidentified gunmen attacked the police escort team. The suspects were being taken to identify crime scenes when the ambush occurred, resulting in a shootout and a subsequent search operation for the attackers.
As time went by, different facets of the Hindi cinema started showing the complicated identity of Muslim -- sometimes tendentious and at other times perverse and unreliable.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Donovan Ferreira's late fireworks powered the Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total against Gujarat Titans in the IPL Qualifier 2.
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Lucknow for allegedly pressuring a minor girl to convert her religion after befriending her on Instagram and threatening to post her private videos on social media, police said.
Former cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan's father-in-law and two others have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a man in a road rage incident in Mumbai.
England have dropped opener Zak Crawley and selected Emilio Gay as Ben Duckett's opening partner in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand.
Babar Azam has become the fastest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the milestone in his 338th innings during a Pakistan Super League match in Karachi.
Two madrassa teachers in Saharanpur have been arrested after a video surfaced showing them allegedly beating a 10-year-old student with a stick, sparking public outrage.
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has responded to the ICC and PCB regarding his positive dope test during the T20 World Cup, denying intentional use of banned substances.
An unidentified gunman killed a polio worker on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan, during an ongoing polio eradication campaign. This incident is part of a series of attacks targeting polio workers and security personnel in the region, highlighting the challenges in eradicating polio in Pakistan.
A man has been arrested in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly attacking the home of an RSS functionary and his neighbour. The accused and his family are alleged to have vandalised property and looted cash and jewellery.
'Don't make it political, let cricket be a game.'
Pankaj Advani progresses to the semifinals of the 9-ball Pool National Championships after a dominant performance, showcasing his versatility across cue sports.
Batters launched balls so high into the sky that they looked like rockets taking off from the centre square.
A blast at a battery shop owned by a peace committee member in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has killed two people and injured eight others. Separately, two police personnel were killed and 18 civilians injured in another blast in the same province.
Two individuals have been arrested in Lucknow for their involvement in a drug trafficking case originating in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The accused allegedly supplied narcotics to pubs, hotels, and private parties.
Television host and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Dr. Nauman Niaz has served a Rs1 billion (approximately INR 30.46 crore or 346 million) defamation notice to former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar following controversial comment made during a channel show on May 25.
Former Pakistan World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan reportedly loses 85% vision in one eye as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and others urge authorities to ensure immediate medical treatment.
Even the great Kohli could only watch in pure admiration as Devedutt Padikkal set the stage on fire to power RCB to an emphatic victory.
Following Pakistan's defeat to India in a T20 World Cup match, former players are calling for significant changes in the team, including the removal of Babar Azam and other senior players.
England called up spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts for the final Ashes Test against Australia beginning on Sunday with one of them set to fill the void created by Gus Atkinson's injury-induced absence.
