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Pakistan Shaheens beat Nepal in last-ball thriller
A brilliant death-bowling display by left-arm spinner Faisal Akram helped Pakistan Shaheens beat Nepal by one run at the DXC Arena in Darwin on Friday evening. The win confirms Shaheens’ place in the semi-finals, scheduled to take place on Sunday, 24 August. Chasing 145 to win, Nepal were well on…
Read More »No Internal Rift in Pakistan Team, Says Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan’s star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has expressed full confidence in the national team’s preparations for the upcoming Tri Nations T20 series and Asia Cup, saying the squad is well-prepared and ready to take on big challenges. Speaking to the media at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, Afridi said the…
Read More »Maaz Sadaqat’s century helps Shaheens secure third win in Top End T20 Series
Maaz Sadaqat’s century powered Pakistan Shaheens to an emphatic 107-run win over Adelaide Strikers in the 23rd fixture of the Top End T20 Series at the DXC Arena in Darwin on Wednesday evening. This was Shaheens’ third victory in the event, taking their tally to six points from five matches.…
Read More »Chicago Kingsmen beat Pakistan Shaheens by 69 runs
Chicago Kingsmen defeated Pakistan Shaheens by 69 runs in the 17th fixture of the Top End T20 Series at the DXC Arena, Darwin, on Tuesday afternoon. This was Shaheens’ second loss in the 11-team tournament. Chasing 207 to win, Shaheens were never in the hunt as they lost four wickets…
Read More »Men’s Central Contracts announced for 2025-26 international season
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has awarded central contracts to 30 male cricketers for the upcoming 2025–26 international season. The contracts, effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, reflect the Board’s continued commitment to recognising and supporting national talent. This year’s roster sees ten players each placed in…
Read More »Samad’s unbeaten 110 hands Shaheens 73-run win over Renegades
Darwin, 18 August 2025: Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 110 off 63 balls helped Pakistan Shaheens bag their second win in the Top End T20 Series as they beat Melbourne Renegades by 73 runs here at the TIO Stadium in Darwin on Monday evening. Pakistan Shaheens will face Chicago Kingsmen in their…
Read More »Pakistan announce squads for UAE T20I tri-series and Asia Cup
The Men’s National Selection Committee has announced Pakistan squads for the upcoming T20I tri-series and Asia Cup scheduled to take place in the UAE from 29 August to 28 September. The tri-series, featuring Afghanistan, Pakistan and UAE will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from 29 August to 7…
Read More »Pakistan Shaheens’ Yasir Khan Praises Team Effort, Crowd Support After T20 Series Opener in Darwin
Pakistan Shaheens’ batter Yasir Khan expressed his gratitude and excitement following the team’s victory in the opening match of the T20 series in Darwin. Speaking to the media after the game, Yasir credited the team’s hard work and dedication for their strong performance. “First of all, I would like to…
Read More »Abdul Samad, Nafay and Yasir half-centuries give Shaheens winning start
Half-centuries from Abdul Samad, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay and Yasir Khan, followed by a combined seven wickets from the spinners, powered Pakistan Shaheens to a resounding 79-run win over Bangladesh ‘A’ in the opening match of the Top End T20 Series at the TIO Stadium in Darwin on Thursday evening. After…
Read More »Pakistan Shaheens gear up for Darwin challenge
Pakistan Shaheens led by Muhammad Irfan Khan will begin their campaign in the Top End T20 Series on Thursday, 14 August when they take on Bangladesh ‘A’ in the opening match of the tournament at the TIO Stadium in Darwin, Australia. The first ball of the match will be bowled…
Read More »Hope, Seales inspire West Indies to drought-breaking ODI series win
Shai Hope’s unbeaten century and Jayden Seales’ six-fer led West Indies to a drought-breaking 2-1 ODI series win over Pakistan here at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday afternoon. West Indies skittled Pakistan for 92 all out in 29.2 overs after posting 294-6 in the…
Read More »All-round West Indies bag series-levelling victory
West Indies romped to a series-levelling five-wicket victory over visitors Pakistan in the rain-hit second One-Day International match here at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday evening. West Indies were set a target of 181 off 35 overs based on Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, which they…
Read More »Muneeba Ali’s Century Powers Pakistan Women to Consolation Win Over Ireland
Pakistan Women registered an emphatic 8-wicket victory over Ireland Women in the third and final T20 International at Dublin on Sunday. The star of the match was Muneeba Ali, who produced a sensational unbeaten century, guiding her side to chase down the 156-run target with ease. Despite the win, Ireland…
Read More »Rizwan Told Me to Finish the Match – Hassan Nawaz
On his One Day International debut against the West Indies, young batter Hassan Nawaz made a memorable entry to the international stage, playing a pivotal role in Pakistan’s victory and earning the Man of the Match award. Speaking after the match, Hassan said his aim was to make the debut…
Read More »Debutant Hasan, comeback star Hussain lift Pakistan to five-wicket victory
Trinidad, 8 August 2025: Hasan Nawaz, who became Pakistan’s ODI cap 254, combined with Hussain Talat, who returned to the ODI side after six years, for an unbeaten 104-run sixth-wicket stand to help visitors achieve the 281-run target with seven balls to spare in the opening ODI of the three-match…
Read More »Stokell’s Late Blitz Seals Thrilling Win for Ireland Women Over Pakistan in Dublin
Rebecca Stokell produced a blistering unbeaten cameo to guide Ireland Women to a dramatic four-wicket victory over Pakistan Women in the second T20I at Castle Avenue on Friday, levelling the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a challenging target of 169, Ireland reached the finish line off the very last ball, with…
Read More »Pakistani Ace Snooker player Muhammad Asif to leave for China tonight for the World Games
Pakistan’s renowned and internationally acclaimed snooker champion, Muhammad Asif, who has won the world title three times, has officially qualified for the World Games 2025. His qualification comes on the heels of his recent victory at the IBSF World Men’s Snooker Championship 2024, held in Doha, Qatar. The World Games…
Read More »1st T20I: Ireland Women Defeat Pakistan Women by 11 Runs
Ireland Women took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 International series after defeating Pakistan Women by 11 runs in the opening encounter played in Dublin on Wednesday. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana delivered a standout all-round performance, claiming four wickets for 26 runs, taking two catches, and assisting in a…
Read More »Public Caution Issued as Pakistan Weightlifting Federation Remains Suspended by PSB
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has officially suspended the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWLF), which was previously headed by Mr. Hafiz Imran Butt. This decision was taken during the 25th Board Meeting of the PSB held on July 6, 2022, and was formally communicated through Notification No. F.7-82/2024-PSB(NF) dated October 31,…
Read More »Half-centuries from Sahibzada, Saim steer Pakistan to series victory
Opening duo Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub struck valuable half-centuries to help Pakistan overcome West Indies by 2-1 in the three-match T20I series after the visitors won the finale by 14 runs here at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill on Sunday evening. Pakistan successfully defended their…
Read More »Islamabad Olympic Association Holds Crucial Executive Committee Meeting at Islamabad Club
The Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA) convened a pivotal Executive Committee meeting at the prestigious Islamabad Club on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The meeting was chaired by the President of the Association, Begum Ishrat Ashraf, and attended by key members of the Executive Committee, including Secretary General Mr. Rizwan ul Haq…
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