All-Star line-up confirmed for ‘WWE Crown Jewel’ in Riyadh

John Cena is set to return to Riyadh for WWE Crown Jewel. (Supplied)
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Updated 27 October 2023
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All-Star line-up confirmed for ‘WWE Crown Jewel’ in Riyadh

  • John Cena, Logan Paul, Roman Reigns and more set for Mohammed Abdo Arena on Nov. 4

RIYADH: This year’s “WWE Crown Jewel” in Riyadh is set to feature an all-star line-up of WWE’s biggest superstars, with match-ups confirmed for the spectacle at Mohammed Abdo Arena on Nov. 4.

Among the headline names, 16-time WWE world champion, John Cena, is set to return to Riyadh and compete in Saudi Arabia for the first time since 2018. with his opponent to be named in the coming days.

The headline matches will also see World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins returning to Saudi Arabia for the first time since he claimed his title at “WWE Night of Champions” in May, as he takes on Drew McIntyre in a championship battle.

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will defend his title in a high-stakes encounter with LA Knight in Riyadh, with Reigns aiming to remind WWE fans of his dominance despite recent struggles following family frictions for The Bloodline.

WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio returns to Saudi Arabia in November as the current United States champion, and will look to fend off social media superstar Logan Paul in a championship contest.

Cody Rhodes will be back in Saudi Arabia to take on Damian Priest of The Judgment Day, while Riyadh will also witness a high-flying “Fatal 5-Way” contest as WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley looks to retain her title against a collection of wrestlers with unique styles in Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark and Raquel Rodriguez.

 


Umar Zaib leads Pakistan U19 into tri-series final with commanding win over Afghanistan

Updated 03 January 2026
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Umar Zaib leads Pakistan U19 into tri-series final with commanding win over Afghanistan

  • Pakistan posted 238 for nine in 50 overs, built around solid contributions from top order
  • Afghanistan were bundled out for 105 in 30.2 overs as Pakistan’s pace proved too strong

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Under-19 (U19) confirmed their place in the final of the tri-series in Zimbabwe with a commanding 133-run win over Afghanistan U19 at the Sunrise Sports Club in Harare on Friday.

After opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 238 for nine in 50 overs, built around solid contributions from the top order. Sameer Minhas top-scored with a fluent 56, while Usman Khan (43, 59b, 3x4s, 1x6) and Ali Hassan Baloch (39, 68b, 1x4, 1x6) laid a strong foundation for the side.

In turn, Afghanistan were bundled out for 105 in 30.2 overs as Pakistan’s pace proved too strong.

“Right-arm fast bowler Umar Zaib led the charge with a match-winning spell, clinching five wickets for 31 runs, including early breakthroughs and key middle-order dismissals,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.

“He was adjudged player of the match. Support came from Ahmed Hussain and Momin Qamar – both taking two wickets each.”

Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan had edged Afghanistan U19 by one wicket, while their league match against Zimbabwe U19 was washed out after the first innings due to rain.

Pakistan U19 will now face hosts Zimbabwe U19 on Sunday in their final league fixture before meeting the same opponents again in the final on Jan. 6.

SCORES IN BRIEF

Pakistan 238-9, 50 overs (Sameer Minhas 56, Usman Khan 43, Ali Hassan Baloch 39; Salam Khan 2-48, Zaitullah Shaheen 2-50)

Afghanistan 105 all out, 30.2 overs (Mahboob Khan 29; Umar Zaib 5-31, Ahmed Hussain 2-2, Momin Qamar 2-26)