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Commentators confirmed for Pakistan versus England ICC World Test Championship fixtures
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today confirms that the consortium of TransGroup and ARY has been awarded international broadcast rights for the three-match Test series between England and hosts Pakistan starting later next week in Multan and Rawalpindi. The rights were awarded following a transparent tender process. Meanwhile, the PCB…
Read More »PCB confirms Babar Azam has stepped down as white-ball captain
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Babar Azam tendered his resignation as Pakistan men’s white-ball captain on Tuesday evening, and it has been accepted. The national selection committee has been tasked with beginning the process of formulating future white-ball cricket strategies, including recommending a new captain. “Although the…
Read More »Pakistan women’s team gear up for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will begin tomorrow in the UAE with 10 teams featuring in the 18-day tournament. Pakistan women’s team are slotted in Group ‘A’ alongside Australia, India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa and the West Indies are in Group ‘B’.…
Read More »England squad touched down in Multan
As Pakistan prepares to host the three-match Test series, England squad touched down in Multan in the wee hours of Wednesday, days ahead of the tournament. Ben Stokes and Co will take on the Green Caps in the first Test, set to begin on October 7 at the Multan Cricket…
Read More »PCB announces ticket prices for England Tests
The tickets for the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England will go on sale online today from 1700 PST at PCB.tcs.com.pk. Also, to facilitate fans, the physical tickets will be available to purchase from different outlets from 4 October after 0900am (details attached). The series is part of the…
Read More »DR. HAFIZ ZAFAR IQBAL APPRECIATES PSB FOR INFLICTING LIFE BAN IN PRESIDENT PBF
In a letter addressed to sports federations and other stake holders, Dr. Hafiz Zafar Iqbal expressed his appreciation for Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on its decision to impose a life ban on Muhammad Khalid Mehmood, former President of the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) and De Facto Secretary of the Pakistan…
Read More »Panthers to lock horns with Markhors in the final Champions One-Day Cup
After 13 matches and 16 days, two teams Markhors and Panthers have emerged as the contenders for being crowned the inaugural winners of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup 2024. The final, set to begin at 3pm on Sunday at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, will be the third occasion in…
Read More »Aleem Dar to retire at the end of 2024-25 domestic season
Aleem Dar, widely regarded as one of the world’s most respected and admired cricket umpires, will retire at the end of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 2024-25 season, concluding a career that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century. A true gentleman both on and off the field, Aleem is…
Read More »Markhors qualify for final after Eliminator two washed out
UMT Markhors have qualified for the final of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup after their Eliminator clash against the Nurpur Lions was washed out due to rain here at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on Friday. According to the tournament qualifying conditions, in case of a washout in the play-offs,…
Read More »Pakistan name squad for 1st England Test
The Pakistan cricket selectors announced a 15-player squad on Tuesday for the first Test against England, set to take place in Multan from 7-11 October. Following the squad announcement and based on the recommendation of head coach Jason Gillespie, the selected players have been withdrawn from the Champions One-Day Cup…
Read More »NACTA organizes peace cycling rally in ICT
National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) organized a Peace Cycling Rally at F-9 Park in Islamabad on Saturday to celebrate International Peace Day. People belonging to different walks of life participated in the rally with participants showcasing their enthusiasm for the cause. In her remarks on the occasion, NACTA’s Director General,…
Read More »Babar sets Champions One-Day Cup alight with sparkling century
Babar Azam smashed his 30th List-A century, becoming the first Pakistan batter to register 30 or more List-A centuries, as Stallions triumphed over Dolphins by 174 runs here at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on Thursday evening. For the second consecutive game Dolphins failed to chase a total as they followed…
Read More »Shahzeb Rind won the World Karate Combat Championship title
Pakistani fighter Shah Zeib Rind won the World Karate Combat Championship title in Singapore. Pakistani fighter Shah Zeib Rind defeated rival Brazilian fighter Bruno Aces in a fight for the Karate Combat Interim Light Weight Belt. Pakistani fighter Shahzeb Rind is still undefeated in the Karate Combat League, Shahzeb Rind…
Read More »Pakistan defeated South Africa by 13 runs to level the three-match T20I series 1-1
Former captain Nida Dar completed 2,000 T20I runs as Pakistan defeated South Africa by 13 runs to level the three-match T20I series 1-1 at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Wednesday evening. South Africa had beaten Pakistan by 10 runs in the first T20I on Monday evening at the…
Read More »South Africa Women beat Pakistan Women by 10 runs
South Africa beat Pakistan by 10 runs in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series here at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Monday evening. Chasing 133 to win, Pakistan struggled from the outset, losing half of their side in the 13th over…
Read More »China qualify for final of Hockey’s Asian Champions Trophy
China has qualified for the final of the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament 2024, beating Pakistan in the first semi-final, played at Moqi today. The match was drawn at full time 1-1, China won in penalty shootouts by 2-0. The second semi-final of the Asian Champions Trophy is underway between…
Read More »Saleema Imtiaz breaks new ground as Pakistan’s first woman umpire on ICC International Development Panel
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today announced a historic moment for Pakistan cricket as Saleema Imtiaz becomes the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. This prestigious nomination qualifies her to officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC Women’s Events, marking a…
Read More »Multan to host first T20 international series from Monday
Pakistan women’s team under the leadership of Fatima Sana are all set to take on Laura Wolvaardt led South Africa in the three-match Bank Alfalah T20I series commencing at the Multan Cricket Stadium from Monday. The second and third T20Is will be played at the same venue on 18 and…
Read More »sian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024: India defeat Pakistan to remain unbeaten
Pakistan on Saturday were handed a 2-1 loss by arch-rivals India during their match in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 played at the Moqi Training Base, Hulunbuir, China. During the match today, Pakistan secured an early lead courtesy of Hannan Shahid’s skillfull pass to Ahmad Nadeem who managed to…
Read More »Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Pakistan beat China to secure place in semi-finals
Pakistan’s hockey team secured a resounding 5-1 victory over China in a dominant performance, ensuring their place in the semi-finals of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024. The stars of the match were Nadeem Ahmed and Hannan Shahid with each scoring two goals to lead Pakistan to a comfortable win.…
Read More »Pakistan’s 2-member team left for Mongolia to participate in Men’s 6 Red Ball and World Cup Championship
Pakistan’s 2-member snooker team has left Karachi to participate in Men’s 6 Red Ball Snooker Championship and World Cup Snooker Championship to be held in Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia from 14th to 25th. Asjad Iqbal and Owais ullah Munir, who are part of the team, have vowed to perform well…
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