Pakistan on Wednesday defeated Japan 2-1 to register their first win of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China.

Faislabad's Iqbal stadium is ready to host the star-studded Champions One-Day Cup from September 12 as UMT (University of Management and Technology) Markhors (previously Wolves) face off against the Panthers in the opening match.

The man who attacked Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from injuries sustained when he poured petrol over the Olympic athlete, the Kenyan hospital treating him said.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has declined to issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to national cricketers selected to participate in the Zim Afro T10 League.