AlUla set to host Arabian Warrior: The Ultimate Obstacle Course Race in May
ALULA: The Arabian Warrior, the premier Middle Eastern obstacle course race series, is set to make history with its first-ever event in AlUla.
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Rally Jameel 2025 to head off against idyllic backdrop of Petra
JEDDAH: The fourth Rally Jameel, the world-class navigational rally for women in the region starting on April 22, is set to ignite another exciting year of motorsports action in the Kingdom with a challenging mix of terrains, desert dunes and mountain trails.
Pakistan Not Invited For Azlan Shah Cup Because Of 'Outstanding Debt'
The Malaysian Hockey Federation has not invited last year's runners-up Pakistan for the Azlan Shah Cup this year in November owing to an "outstanding debt". "A former official of the PHF made some bad decisions during the last Azlan Shah Cup which left the PHF in debt to the MHF," according to a source in PHF. The Malaysian organisers were "not happy" with the situation so didn't extend an invite to Pakistan the last year's runners-up. The source said the PHF officials were trying to sort out the matter with the MHF and hopefully the invite will come later this week. "Pakistan and Malaysia have very strong hockey ties built over the years and this issue should be sorted out," he added.
Pakistan Opener Saim Ayub Completes Rehabilitation For Ankle Injury
Pakistan's young opener Saim Ayub has completed his rehabilitation for an ankle injury and will undergo a fitness test before he is cleared to play in the Pakistan Super League beginning April 11. According to a source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Saim has returned to Lahore after completing his rehab in London under the supervision of sports injuries specialists in the UK. "He has to now undergo some fitness tests in Lahore before he is cleared to take part in the PSL," the source said. He added if the PCB medical panel felt it would be better to give Saim more rest before he returns to cricket, then that will be done regardless of the PSL.
Hardik Pandya Continues Dominace In ICC T20I Rankings For All-Rounders. New Zealand's Jacob Duffy Achieves Career-Best Spot
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya retained his No. 1 T20I all-rounder position, whereas Abhishek Sharma, No.2 T20I batter, and Varun Chakravarthy, No.2 T20I bowler, too claimed their sport in the latest ICC Men's T20I rankings. New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy made a significant leap in the ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings, breaking into the top five for the first time after his stellar performances against Pakistan in the ongoing five-match series.
Tim Seifert Blitz As New Zealand Crush Pakistan To Seal T20I Series 4-1
A destructive Tim Seifert ensured New Zealand made short work of their 129-run target to win the final T20I against Pakistan by eight wickets on Wednesday and take the series 4-1. Seifert, who made an unbeaten 97 off 38 deliveries, set the big-hitting tone in Wellington with 18 off the first over by Jahandad Khan. Fellow opener Finn Allen followed with 14 in the second over from Mohammad Ali. When Jahandad returned in the sixth over Seifert was even more belligerent when he belted 25, including three sixes.
Mohammed Shami's Sister, Brother-In-Law Registered Under MNREGA Scheme In UP: Report
Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami's sister and her husband have been receiving wages under the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) welfare scheme that guarantees 'right to work' in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha, according to a report by ABP News. The report claimed that documents show Shami's sister - Shabina - registered as a worker under the scheme and has received money from 2021 to 2024. However, the report did not have any reactions from Shami or his family members.
Fatima Sana To Lead Pakistan In ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers. No Nida Dar
Host Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday, with pace all-rounder Fatima Sana, who led Pakistan at last year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, continuing to lead the team in the 50-over event. Hosting the six-team tournament between April 9-19 at the Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground in Lahore, Pakistan, are among the six nations vying for the remaining two spots at the 13th edition of the 50-over World Cup later this year in India.