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Como continued their unbeaten start to the Serie A campaign with a 2-1 victory over Parma at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on September 14. The hosts took control through Jacobo Ramón, who opened the scoring in the first half, giving Cesc Fàbregas’ side a deserved advantage. Como remained aggressive after the interval and were rewarded again when Kaiki Bruno found the net in the 83rd minute, seemingly putting the result beyond Parma’s reach. Parma refused to go quietly, with D. Romero scoring in second-half stoppage time to give the visitors a late lifeline. Como nevertheless held firm to claim another important victory. The result moved them onto 10 points from four matches, leaving them third in the early Serie A standings.

Sree Charani reached 802 points to become the first Indian bowler above 800 in ICC T20I rankings after taking four wickets in the Asia Cup final.

Pakistan cricket turmoil continues: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is set to oversee crucial sackings in the national team setup following the 3-0 Test whitewash in England.

Over the past two weeks, concern within the global cricketing community over Imran’s health has continued to grow.

BIRMINGHAM – Pakistan’s young fast-bowling all-rounder Razaullah revealed that England captain Joe Root personally met him after the Test match...

Pakistan Test skipper Babar Azam will play for OGDCL in the President's Trophy to work on his form. Azam, who hasn't scored a Test hundred since Dec 2022, requested the PCB to facilitate his inclusion in a domestic side to regain his touch.

The club went into recess in late 2022 but will field a B2 team when the Leongatha and District season starts on October 3.

The BCCI on Monday clarified that the Indian women's cricket team's decision not to receive the Women's Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi after winning the title was a collective decision The post BCCI clarifies Asia Cup trophy controversy appeared first on News Today | First with the news .

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia explains India’s decision to skip the Women’s Asia Cup trophy presentation, citing ACC’s refusal to accept alternative arrangements and highlighting Asian Games ambitions

Here’s everything you need to know about the telecast and live streaming details for the second T20I between India and Afghanistan to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Michael Holding, the former cricketer, has voiced support for improved treatment of Imran Khan, advocating that the former captain deserves humane conditions. With rising worries over Khan's health and the adequacy of prison facilities, international cricket figures have previously reached out to the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Holding’s emotions reflect a broader sentiment regarding the plight of the former leader in confinement.

<p>West Indies great Michael Holding has criticised the Pakistan government over Imran Khan’s continued imprisonment, calling the former Pakistan captain’s treatment “ridiculous” and backing calls for better conditions. Holding said he did not want to enter the political debate surrounding Khan’s detention. However, he made it clear that his personal experience with the former Pakistan prime minister had shaped his opinion.</p> <p>The legendary fast bowler recalled spending time with Khan when he was raising funds in London for a cancer hospital in Pakistan. Holding said the experience gave him a deeper understanding of Khan’s character.</p> <h2>Michael Holding Backs Captains’ Letter</h2> <p>Twenty-one former international captains recently wrote to the Pakistan government, urging intervention over Khan’s prison conditions. The letter followed concerns about the former cricketer’s health and his reported difficulty in receiving appropriate medical treatment.</p> <p>An interview with Khan’s sons during Pakistan’s Test tour of England also brought renewed attention to the matter. They alleged that the government had prevented them from meeting their father and had refused permission for treatment at a private hospital.</p> <p>Holding said he fully supported the captains’ intervention, even though he was unsure whether the letter would influence the authorities.</p> <p>“I am in total support of the captains who wrote that letter. I don't know what effect it will have, but I am in total support of trying to get the man to be treated just like another human being,” Holding told Sports Now.</p> <p>“You don't treat human beings that way. People who have committed murder aren't treated that way. So I don't see the reason why this man should be treated that way,” he added.</p> <h2>Holding Recalls Imran Khan’s Character</h2> <p>Holding and Khan did not play many international matches against each other, although they shared the field in limited-overs cricket and county cricket.</p> <p>The former West Indies pacer said their relationship extended beyond cricket, particularly during Khan’s efforts to establish a cancer hospital.</p> <p>“When Imran was going around London looking to garner funds for that cancer hospital, I went around with him, I tried to support him as best as I possibly could,” Holding recalled.</p> <p>“So I know the man, and I know exactly what type of person that he is. And it's extremely sad to see the situation now and what is going on with Imran Khan,” he said.</p> <p>Holding also suggested that Khan’s global popularity could be a factor in the way he is being treated, although he stressed that he did not know whether jealousy was involved.</p> <p>“I don't know if there's jealousy involved in this, because Imran Khan. I don't think there's a Pakistani who is more well-known around the world than <a title="Imran Khan" href="https://news.abplive.com/topic/imran-khan" data-type="interlinkingkeywords">Imran Khan</a>,” Holding said.</p> <p>“That is ridiculous, the way the man is being treated,” he added.</p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s4MAl1kydMA?si=hxhdlg0Zn7XZ5eQX" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>