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FIFA backs Pakistan’s youth sports push: Sheikh Salman arrives on PMYP Invitation
FIFA Senior Vice President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday on the invitation of Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan to review collaboration in sports development and youth participation across Pakistan. He was welcomed at Islamabad International Airport by Syeda Amna…
Read More »1xBat becomes Abu Dhabi T10 league sponsor for second consecutive year
Dubai: The leading sports news website 1xBat Sporting Lines has signed a partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi T10, a rapidly growing cricket league. The partnership covers all matches in the ninth season, which will be from November 18 to 30. The Abu Dhabi T10 championship was first held in 2017…
Read More »PM appreciates Green Shirts triumph in T20 series against South Africa
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Sunday, appreciated the brilliant performance of Pakistan Cricket Team in T20 series against South Africa. On his X account, he said, “Very well played boys in Green! Congratulations to our team for a brilliant performance against South Africa.” He also commended Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board…
Read More »Pakistan Defeats South Africa by 9 Wickets in Second T20
In the second T20 match, Pakistan registered a commanding 9-wicket victory over South Africa. Batting first, the South African team set a target of 111 runs for Pakistan, which the hosts chased down comfortably, losing just one wicket. The visitors were all out for 110 runs in the final over.…
Read More »The Proteas Women are into the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time in history
The Proteas were dominant in every aspect of the game, in what was the third semi-final between these two teams at a Cricket World Cup. The victory on Thursday also marked a third straight World Cup final for the Proteas, following their runs to the T20 World Cup finals in…
Read More »Weightlifting Scandal: Who Crushed the Dreams of Pakistan’s Young Champions?
By : Shahid Ul Haq Once again, Pakistan’s sports sector finds itself marred by corruption, internal politics, and institutional betrayal. The latest victims of this troubling legacy are two promising young weightlifters, Furqan Ahmed and Haider Shakeel, who were shockingly denied accreditation to compete in the 3rd Asian Youth Games…
Read More »Mohsin pledges to make ICT world-class capital
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has inaugurated a paddle tennis court and fitness arena in Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave. Addressing the opening ceremony, he said the paddle tennis court will provide quality sports and entertainment facilities to the diplomatic community. The Minister added that a full renovation of the Diplomatic Enclave is…
Read More »ICC Women’s World Cup: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Abandoned Due to Rain
The ICC Women’s World Cup match between Pakistan Women and Sri Lanka Women was called off due to persistent rain in Colombo. With this result, Pakistan’s World Cup campaign has come to an end. The team suffered defeats in four matches, while three of their fixtures were washed out. Pakistan…
Read More »Pakistan squads announced for white-ball series
The National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the T20I series against South Africa and the T20I tri-series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, while a 16-member squad has been announced for the ODI series against South Africa and Sri Lanka. The T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa…
Read More »South Africa beat Pakistan to level series 1-1
South Africa defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to level the two-match Test series 1-1. Pakistan had earlier won the first Test by 93 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both sides will now feature in a three-match T20I series, with…
Read More »Asif Afridi takes six-for as Pakistan lead by 23 runs
Debutant Asif Afridi claimed a six-wicket haul as Pakistan ended day three in a spot of bother, leading South Africa by 23 runs with six second-innings wickets in hand in the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. At stumps, Pakistan were 94 for four in 35 overs,…
Read More »Nauman Ali Climbs to Second Spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings
Pakistan’s veteran left-arm spinner Nauman Ali has made a significant leap in the latest ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings, securing the second position with a rating of 853 points. This marks a major achievement for both the bowler and Pakistan’s Test cricket setup, highlighting the growing impact of spin bowlers…
Read More »South Africa beat Pakistan by 150 runs (DLS) in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
South Africa beat Pakistan by 150 runs on the DLS method in the 22nd fixture of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday evening. Pakistan will now feature in their final fixture of the mega event against Sri Lanka on Friday, 24 October.…
Read More »Rameen Shamim Admits Batting Errors Ahead of Crucial Match Against South Africa
Pakistan women’s team spinner Rameen Shamim spoke openly during a press conference following a rain-affected match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, sharing her thoughts on recent performances and the upcoming challenge against a strong South African side. Reflecting on the abandoned fixture, Rameen expressed disappointment over the…
Read More »Rawalpindi Test: Pakistan scored 259 runs for 5 wickets on the first day
Pakistan captain Shan Masood missed out on his seventh Test century as Pakistan scored 259 for five in 91 overs against South Africa on the opening day of the second Test match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. Opting to bat first in the Test match, which saw left-arm…
Read More »tapmad Expands Regional Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with Grameenphone in Bangladesh
tapmad, Pakistan’s leading OTT streaming platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s leading telecommunications service provider, to bring premium sports and entertainment content to millions of viewers across the country. Through this collaboration, customers in Bangladesh can now enjoy tapmad’s diverse catalogue of live sports, movies, and on-demand…
Read More »Spinners dominate second day’s play as South Africa trail by 162 runs
Spinners dominated the second day’s play of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa, as the visitors are still trailing by 162 runs with four first-innings wickets in hand at the close of play at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. South Africa, in reply to Pakistan’s 378 all out,…
Read More »Pakistan set to begin new ICC WTC cycle with home series against South Africa
Pakistan are set to take on South Africa in the first of the two-Test match series commencing on Sunday, 12 October, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The second Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 20 to 24 October. The Test matches are part of the…
Read More »Women’s World Cup: New Zealand Crush Bangladesh by 100 Runs for First Win
New Zealand secured their first victory of the Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding 100-run win over Bangladesh in the 11th match of the tournament, played at Guwahati. Chasing a target of 228 runs, the Bangladeshi batting lineup crumbled under pressure and was bowled out for just 127 runs…
Read More »South Africa Bounce Back with Dominant Six-Wicket Win Over New Zealand After England Rout
South Africa responded to their crushing defeat by England with an impressive six-wicket victory over New Zealand at the World Cup in Indore. Having been skittled for 69 and beaten by 10 wickets in their tournament opener on Friday, the Proteas dismissed New Zealand for 241 and cruised to their…
Read More »ICC Women’s World Cup: India Defeat Pakistan by 88 Runs
In the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, India Women handed Pakistan Women a comprehensive 88-run defeat in a group stage match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to field first. India posted a competitive total of 247 all out in 50 overs.…
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