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World XI spinners strike as Windies top-order departs

Lord's cricket ground. Photo: Reuters LONDON: ICC World XI won the toss and elected to field first against West Indies on Thursday at Lord's.  The match is being staged to raise funds to rebuild and restore five major cricket venues in the... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2J53oVD

World XI win toss, to bowl against Windies

Lord's cricket ground. Photo: Reuters LONDON: ICC World XI won the toss and elected to field first against West Indies on Thursday at Lord's.  The match is being staged to raise funds to rebuild and restore five major cricket venues in the... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JjKA8l

Team performing as per expectation but still has ‘a lot to learn’: Sarfraz

 Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed. Photo: File LEEDS: Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed said on Thursday that even though the team is performing as per expectations but it still has ‘a lot to learn’.Pakistan head into the second test 1-0 up, after... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2H7LaB3

Noreena Shams, rising name in squash from Dir

Shams’ goals on their own are a reflection of her determination and passion to grow beyond bounds. Photo: Geo NewsKARACHI: For many, Noorena Shams is just an emerging sports woman from one of Pakistan’s underprivileged districts, Lower Dir,... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2ss4oMw

Usman Salahuddin to replace injured Babar Azam in second Test

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Usman Salahuddin to replace injured Babar Azam in second Test

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Zinedine Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is leaving the European champions after two years in charge, he told a news conference on Thursday. Photo: AFP MADRID: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is leaving the European champions after two years in charge,... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2H8wAcq

ICC World XI to face Windies in charity match at Lord's today

Lord's cricket ground. Photo: Reuters When the ICC World XI take the ground today against the West Indies at Lord's, they would be looking to not only provide entertainment to the fans but also play a game for a good cause.The match is being... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2L7m87w

Djokovic reaches third round at Roland Garros, Zverev survives

Novak Djokovic fought hard to see off plucky Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar in straight set. Photo: AFPFormer champion Novak Djokovic reached the French Open third round for the 13th consecutive year by beating Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar 7-6... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2kDV18M

ICC believes new T20 leagues are at greatest risk of corruption

A screenshot from Al Jazeera documentary ´Cricket´s Match-Fixers´ shows former cricketers Hasan Raza and Robin Morris discussing spot-fixing in cricketLONDON: Global cricket chiefs believe newly-emerging domestic Twenty20 competitions are the... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2stUmu6

End of departmental cricket isn’t good news: Sarfraz Ahmed

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Team Captain Sarfraz Ahmed said that departmental cricket has played a big part for sports in the country and the news of it shutting down is not a good sign.The cricketer was speaking about the news of United Bank Limited... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JhbAFK

Cricket corruption 'goes right to the top', says Sri Lanka's Ranatunga

Sri Lanka curators were shown doctoring pitch conditions in Galle in the documentary by Al-Jazeera. File photo: AFPCOLOMBO: World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday said corruption "goes right to the top" in Sri Lanka and accused the... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2IUu2V7

LeBron leads longshot Cavs against Warriors in NBA Finals

OAKLAND: LeBron James will attempt the most amazing achievement of his historic career by leading the twice-rebuilt Cleveland Cavaliers against heavily fancied defending champion Golden State in the 72nd NBA Finals.The 33-year-old superstar reached... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2xpaD9z

'Warrior princess' Serena says black catsuit also key to health

Power ranger: Serena Williams on her way to victory on Tuesday. Photo: AFP PARIS: Serena Williams admitted her eye-catching, figure-hugging black catsuit she sported on her Roland Garros return on Tuesday was inspired by the smash hit Black... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2L8lc2V

Teen star Khan leads Afghan attack in historic India Test

The 19-year-old Khan was a star performer in the Indian Premier League with 21 wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad-CricinfoKABUL: Teen sensation Rashid Khan will lead a heavyweight spin attack for Afghanistan in the country´s first-ever Test against... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2Jg3Fsf

Serena Williams set for Grand Slam return at Roland Garros

Serena Williams. Photo: AFPPARIS: Three-time champion Serena Williams will make her eagerly-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis on Tuesday with a French Open first-round match against Kristyna Pliskova on Court Philippe Chatrier.The 36-year-old... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2kxj6hN

Keaton Jennings replaces Mark Stoneman in second Test against Pak

Jennings returns to the Test squad for the first time since August last year. Photo: FileLONDON: Lancashire opening batsman Keaton Jennings has replaced Mark Stoneman in England’s squad for the second Test match against Pakistan starting on... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2GWhabi

BCCI asks Indian govt to clarify policy on playing series with Pakistan

Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) has requested the Indian government on Monday, May 28, 2018, to formally convey its position with regards to India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series. Photo: File The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) has... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2xkZ0R8

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate during Lord’s Test

Skipper Sarfraz Ahmed has been fined 60 per cent of his match fee. Photo: AFP The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan for maintaining a slow over-rate during the Lord’s Test against England. Pakistan won the Test match by... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JaXINi

Mountaineer Uzma Yousaf sets eyes on climbing 8,000m Broad Peak

For Uzma Yousaf, there has been no looking back ever since she set her mind on climbing mountains KARACHI: For women in Pakistan, getting themselves recognised for accomplishments that go against the tide is always an uphill task. And when you are... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JaIaJf

Salah ‘confident’ for World Cup despite shoulder injury

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah. Photo: AFPEgypt’s Mohamed Salah is ‘confident’ of being fit for the World Cup despite suffering a shoulder injury in Liverpool's Champions League final defeat against Real Madrid.Salah was forced off in tears during... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2sfVbrl

Mohammad Abbas: From factory labourer to a star at Lord’s

Abbas took eight wickets for 64 runs at Lord’s. Previously, in Dublin test, he bagged nine wickets. Photo: AFPLONDON: Mohammad Abbas has seen everything. He has seen the life’s bitter hardships as a factory labourer at a leather factory in... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2GWchit

Pakistan chase 64 to clinch historic Lord’s victory

Pakistan´s Mohammad Abbas (R) celebrates taking the wicket of England´s Jos Buttler on the fourth day of the first international Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord´s cricket ground in London on May 27, 2018.—AFP photoLONDON:... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2sgUlcZ

Old video is shown to trap me: ex-Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza

Former Pakistan batsman Hasan Raza. Photo: AFPFormer Pakistan batsman Hasan Raza has said the video shown by Al Jazeera as part of its investigative documentary is an old clip that is used to “trap him”.While speaking to Geo News on Sunday,... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2IMZvsy

Three Tests featuring Indian cricket team were fixed: sting report

Photo: File At least three Test matches featuring India during the past two years were fixed, according to a documentary on cricket corruption by Al Jazeera. The India versus England Test played in Chennai (December 16-20), the India versus... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2sh75Ay

Bale stunner gives Madrid lead over Liverpool

KIEV: Real Madrid and Liverpool were level at 0-0 after the first half in the Champions League final on Saturday with both teams losing players to injury.Liverpool suffered a huge blow when their Egypt striker Mohamed Salah had to go off on the... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2IOabXQ

Buttler and Bess keep England alive at Lord´s

Pakistan´s Mohammad Abbas (2R) celebrates taking the wicket of England´s Alastair Cook (R) for one on the third day of the first international Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord´s cricket ground in London on May 26, 2018. Photo:... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2GRRhcM

Buttler, Bess help England escape innings defeat at Lord´s

Pakistan´s Mohammad Abbas (2R) celebrates taking the wicket of England´s Alastair Cook (R) for one on the third day of the first international Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord´s cricket ground in London on May 26, 2018. Photo:... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2xg0ETW

ICC probes pitch-fixing charges involving Sri Lanka

Although no big-name Sri Lankan player has ever been convicted of corruption, several former stars have made allegations of either match-fixing or spot-fixing. Photo: FileThe International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday it was investigating... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2IQfLIY

PIA blames system glitch for failing to pay salaries to Sarfraz Ahmed, others

Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfraz Ahmed is an employee of the Pakistan International Airlines and represents the entity in domestic cricket. Photo: FileKARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines is yet to clear salary dues for two months to many... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2KWswyh

England head for heavy loss at Lord´s

Pakistan´s Mohammad Abbas (2R) celebrates taking the wicket of England´s Alastair Cook (R) for one on the third day of the first international Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord´s cricket ground in London on May 26, 2018. Photo:... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2xgmtTh

England lose Alastair Cook for 1, trail Pakistan by 178 runs

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Relentless Ronaldo can break more Champions League records in final

In tonight's final, Ronaldo can join the club´s iconic forward Alfredo di Stefano on five European Cup triumphs. Photo: Reuters KIEV: Cristiano Ronaldo responded to his worst run of domestic form at Real Madrid with a record-smashing scoring... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2IMUSP5

Australia aims to be world's most professional team: Justin Langer

Justin Langer. Photo: AFPSYDNEY: Australia is striving to be the most professional and honest team in world cricket, coach Justin Langer said Saturday as the squad prepares for its first international tour following a damaging ball-tampering... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2IOmvmF

British PM impressed with performance of Pakistan cricket team

British Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip John May joined Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi at the Lord's cricket ground on the second day of the Test series between England and Pakistan. Photo: Geo News  LONDON: British... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2s83ZzD

Haris departs after Pakistan resume batting at Lord's

Pakistan´s Sarfraz Ahmed congratulates Pakistan´s Mohammad Amir after he took the wicket of England´s Alastair Cook for 70 runs on the first day of the first international Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord´s. Photo: AFP LONDON:... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LriRB0

Fasten your seatbelts for the biggest showdown in club football!

This picture taken on May 22, 2018, in Paris, shows the logos on jerseys of Real Madrid and Liverpool FC. Real Madrid CF and Liverpool FC will play in the UEFA Champions League final football match in Kiev on May 26, 2018. Photo: AFP The Champions... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2kqGBZO

Ireland's Ed Joyce retires from cricket

Ed Joyce scored 47 runs in his two innings during Ireland's inaugural Test match against Pakistan. Photo: AFPDual international Ed Joyce on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket less than a fortnight after realising his dream... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2kobVbu

Pakistan to resume day two at 50-1 against England

Pakistan´s Sarfraz Ahmed congratulates Pakistan´s Mohammad Amir after he took the wicket of England´s Alastair Cook for 70 runs on the first day of the first international Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord´s. Photo: AFP LONDON:... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LtsMGq

Liverpool’s road to the Champions League final

You’ll Never Walk Alone!You’ll Never Walk Alone!You’ll Never Walk Alone!Is the anthem that all Liverpool Fans will be singing on 26th May, 2018 at Olympiyskiy Stadium, Kiev. 11 years after their last Final against AC Milan, Liverpool FC have... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2GOAXcC

Pakistan pounce as England´s top-order exposed again

Pakistan´s Mohammad Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of England´s Mark Stoneman. Photo: Reuters   LONDON: Pakistan pacemen Mohammad Abbas and Hasan Ali took four wickets apiece as England suffered yet another top-order collapse at Lord´s on... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2IOjvHe

Pakistan on top as Abbas, Hasan wrap up England for 184

Pakistan´s Mohammad Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of England´s Mark Stoneman. Photo: Reuters   LONDON: Pakistan dominated the first two sessions against England in the Test being played at Lord's on Thursday as fast bowlers Hasan Ali and... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2s4KKWG

Pakistan dominate at Lord's as England crumble

Pakistan´s Mohammad Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of England´s Mark Stoneman. Photo: Reuters   LONDON: Pakistan dominated the first two sessions against England in the Test being played at Lord's on Thursday. The team had struck early... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2KOohFe

Istanbul to host 2020 Champions League final

KIEV: Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium will host the 2020 Champions League final, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin confirmed in Kiev on Thursday.The 76,000-capacity ground played host to Liverpool's famous comeback from 3-0 down to win the... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2KSq4cl

Pakistan dominate in first session against England at Lord's

Pakistan´s Mohammad Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of England´s Mark Stoneman. Photo: Reuters   LONDON: Pakistan dominated the first session against England in the Test being played at Lord's on Thursday. The team had struck early with... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2IMpFHA

Pakistan strike early against England in Lord's Test

Pakistan´s Mohammad Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of England´s Mark Stoneman. Photo: Reuters   LONDON: Pakistan struck early with pacer Mohammad Abbas picking up the wicket of Mark Stoneman in the Test being played at Lord's on... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2INwQiE

Barcelona and Spain legend Iniesta signs for Japan's Vissel Kobe

Spanish football star Andres Iniesta waves prior to a press conference in Tokyo on May 24, 2018. Photo: AFP  TOKYO: Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta joined Japan's Vissel Kobe on Thursday, the club's owner Hiroshi Mikitani said, describing him as... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2J5AjMY

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Back at it #Paris, Sharapova tweeted on Wednesday PARIS: When Maria Sharapova last played the French Open in 2015, she did so as defending champion.Denied a wildcard by Roland Garros organisers last year on her return from a 15-month doping ban,... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2s690rv

Ailing Kohli to cut short English county stint

India captain Virat Kohli will cut short his stint with Surrey 'because of exhaustion'. Photo: AFPNEW DELHI: India captain Virat Kohli will cut short his stint with English county Surrey from next month because of exhaustion, an Indian cricket... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2IGoj5i

Kohli reveals what he doesn’t want in his house when he and Anushka have children

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Photo: InstagramIndian cricket team captain and arguably one of the country’s best cricketers Virat Kohli has opened up about his secret honeymoon, having kids and fame.Months after his secret wedding to Bollywood... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2x8vbmz