Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has made history by winning the Australian Open men’s title. In the final match played in Melbourne, Alcaraz defeated 10-time champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a thrilling four-set match. Alcaraz lost the first set 6-2 but staged an incredible comeback to win the next three sets 2-6, 3-6, and 5-7. At just 22 years old, Alcaraz became the first Grand Slam title winner from Spain.
In other sports news, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup was won by India, while the Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship was contested between Pakistan’s Ahsan Ramzan and Iran’s Shahin Sabzi in Qatar. The match’s outcome will be known later.
Pakistan’s cricket team trained at the Suncity Sports Club in Lahore, ahead of their upcoming matches. Netherlands’ batter Max O’Dowd stated that they expect Pakistan to be a tough opponent. The semifinals saw England defeat Australia and India beat Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s cricket team captain Salman Ali Agha asserted that they are not under pressure to perform well in their initial matches. Cricket Australia has also confirmed this. Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Babar Khan, and Rameez Raja will provide commentary for the World Cup.
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev stated that the decision to not play against Pakistan was made in accordance with the government and cricket board’s policy. Several exciting developments are expected in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, including the participation of several veteran players.
Sri Lanka Cricket has written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board, stating that Pakistan’s boycott of the tournament has affected their tourism sector. Many fans have canceled their hotel bookings due to the boycott. Cricket’s current season is at its peak, and the topic of selection is also a concern.
The video shows Pakistani cricketers in a fun way, mimicking the style of Aamer Ahmed. The fitness of women players is a major focus in the camp, with more young players being included in the team to prepare for the World Cup.
Pakistan’s cricket team has taken a step towards unity with Bangladesh by canceling their scheduled match. The government sources claim that the suicide bomber had received training in Afghanistan for terrorist activities and had traveled to Afghanistan multiple times. Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, canceled all her scheduled activities on Tuesday due to the blast.
Inspector General (IG) Islamabad, along with Alama Bashir Hussain Ammi, stated that the IG’s cousin is also among the martyrs. Thomas D’Nino stated that the two-sided treaty with nuclear power is not suitable, as there is no limit on China’s nuclear stockpile, and no transparency, announcements, or control system.
The Sindh government canceled its Cultural Night music program in solidarity with the victims of the Islamabad blast.
