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Pakistan's Bismah Maroof to stay with daughter in Commonwealth Games village

Bismah Maroof and her family will be accommodated at the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham, England in July so she can be with her infant daughter during the event, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. The Commonwealth Games Federation drew flak after media reports said Maroof's daughter had been denied accreditation, which would require the Pakistan batter to stay outside the Games village during the tournament. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed such a situation has been averted and named an 18-member squad under Maroof for a tri-series in Belfast followed by the Games.

Bournemouth teenager Marcus Daws an interesting addition to Northern Ireland set-up

Bournemouth teenager Marcus Daws is an interesting newcomer to Northern Ireland's international set-up.

Warrington Wolves' Kyle Amor has deal in place elsewhere for next season admits Daryl Powell

Kyle Amor could make his Warrington Wolves debut against Leeds Rhinos this weekend, but the Wire head coach Daryl Powell has revealed he has already agreed a deal to sign for another club in 2023. Amor signed for the Wolves last week on a season-long loan from Super League champions St Helens.

Kurt Maflin and Sunny Akani continue progress at final snooker Q School qualifying event

Kurt Maflin moved to within three wins of regaining his World Snooker Tour card with a 4-1 win against Irish teenager Leone Crowley at Ponds Forge in Sheffield on Tuesday. The three-time ranking event semi-finalist opened with a break of 73 on his way to securing a meeting in round four of event three with Chinese teenager Liu Hongyu, who completed a 4-1 success against Kayden Brierley.

Chambers asks FIG to 'reflect on' McClenaghan decision for Commonwealth Games

Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has said it is unacceptable for gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and other athletes from Northern Ireland to be prevented from competing in the Commonwealth Games because they have previously represented Ireland.

Rafael Nadal irked by scheduling of clash against Novak Djokovic at French Open

Tonight's highly-anticipated French Open quarter-final between world number one Novak Djokovic and 13-time champion Rafael Nadal will be played during the controversial night session despite the Spaniard expressing reservations against it. The night session starts at 8pm Irish time and was introduced for the first time at the 2021 edition of the claycourt major.

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in Commonwealth Games village

LAHORE : Pakistan women's team captain Bismah Maroof and her family will be accommodated at the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham, England in July so she can be with her infant daughter during the event, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

Cricket-Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in Commonwealth Games village

LAHORE (Reuters) - Pakistan women's team captain Bismah Maroof and her family will be accommodated at the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham, England in July so she can be with her infant daughter during the event, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

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Pakistan's Bismah Maroof to stay with daughter in Commonwealth Games village

Bournemouth teenager Marcus Daws an interesting addition to Northern Ireland set-up

Warrington Wolves' Kyle Amor has deal in place elsewhere for next season admits Daryl Powell

Kurt Maflin and Sunny Akani continue progress at final snooker Q School qualifying event

Chambers asks FIG to 'reflect on' McClenaghan decision for Commonwealth Games

Rafael Nadal irked by scheduling of clash against Novak Djokovic at French Open

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in Commonwealth Games village

Cricket-Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in Commonwealth Games village