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Indian Duo Satwik-Chirag Fall Short in Hong Kong Open Final
India’s top men’s doubles pair, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, fell just short of clinching their first title of the year, losing in a hard-fought final of the Hong Kong Open 2025 to the Chinese duo of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang on Sunday. Seeded eighth in the tournament,…
Read More »U14 Basketball Squad Shortlisted for Samaranch Cup in China
The Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) has taken a significant step in promoting basketball at the grassroots level by shortlisting the national Under 14 boys’ basketball squad for the upcoming 2025 Samaranch Cup Asian Basketball Masters Invitational Tournament in China. The two-day trials, held at the Pakistan Sports Complex saw participation…
Read More »Mohammad Nawaz’s Hat-Trick Heroics Power Pakistan to Tri-Nation T20 Title
Pakistan secured a comprehensive 75-run victory over Afghanistan in the final of the Tri-Nation T20 series in Sharjah, thanks to a sensational bowling performance by all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz. After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first and posted a modest total of 141 for 8 in their allotted 20…
Read More »Pakistan to host maiden T20I tri-series involving Afghanistan and Sri Lanka
The Pakistan Cricket Board will host its maiden T20I tri-series when Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka feature in a three-nation tournament from 17 to 29 November. The series has been organised to provide all teams with valuable preparation ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be staged…
Read More »Pakistan to host South Africa for ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 from
Pakistan’s new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 will begin on 12 October, when they host the 2023-25 ICC World Test Champions South Africa for a two Test-match series. The first Test will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from 12 to 16 October, which will also be…
Read More »Lahore: Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Continues Training Camp Despite Rain Disruptions
With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and South Africa Women’s Cricket Team’s upcoming tour of Pakistan on the horizon, the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team is currently undergoing an intensive training camp at the National High Performance Centre in Lahore. Despite rain affecting outdoor training activities, the sixth day of…
Read More »Afghanistan Stun Pakistan with 18-Run Victory in Crucial Tri-Nation T20 Clash
In a thrilling encounter of the ongoing Tri-Nation T20 Series, Afghanistan outclassed Pakistan by 18 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, handing the Green Shirts a significant blow in the tournament. Chasing a target of 170 runs, Pakistan faltered under pressure and managed only 151 runs for the loss of…
Read More »Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Continues Preparations for South Africa Series and ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
As part of preparations for the upcoming home series against South Africa and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the Pakistan women’s cricket team is actively participating in an intensive training camp, now in its fifth day. The morning session focused on physical fitness, with players undergoing a rigorous…
Read More »Pakistan Defeat UAE by 31 Runs in Tri-Nation T20 Series Clash
In the second match of the ongoing tri-nation T20 series, Pakistan registered a convincing 31-run victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first and posted an imposing total of 207 runs on the board, being bowled out…
Read More »Pakistan to face Afghanistan in Tri-series opener on Friday
Pakistan will face Afghanistan in the opening match of the Tri-series, starting on 29 August at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the third side in the tournament. The final of the tournament will be played between the top two sides on Sunday, 7 September. All…
Read More »PCB announces squad for Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
The Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, to be held in India and Sri Lanka from 30th of next month to 2nd of November. The same squad will also feature in a three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled…
Read More »Playing in Dubai a Great Opportunity Ahead of Asia Cup : Salman Mirza
Pakistan’s emerging fast bowler Salman Mirza has termed the ongoing preparations in Dubai as a golden opportunity for the national team ahead of the highly anticipated Asia Cup. Speaking to the media at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, Mirza said, “We recently played a match here, and it has really helped…
Read More »NBP blocks Pakistan Weightlifting Federation’s bank account on PSB request
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), on the request of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), has blocked the bank account of the suspended Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWLF), marking the beginning of strict measures against violations in sports governance.The PSB made it clear that this action sends a strong message: there…
Read More »Perth Scorchers beat Pakistan Shaheens to qualify for Top End T20 Series final
Perth Scorchers beat Pakistan Shaheens by 48 runs in the first semi-final of the Top End T20 Series at the Gardens in Darwin on Sunday morning. This was Shaheens’ second successive loss at the semi-final stage, having lost to Adelaide Strikers in the first semi-final of last year’s edition at…
Read More »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…
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