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I will not refuse the offer to become chairman PCB, Khalid Mahmood
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Khalid Mahmood has said that if he was offered to become the chairman of the cricket board, he would not refuse. It may be recalled that the former chairman PCB had called on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif a day ago. However, speaking on the…
Read More »Black caps announced ODI and T20 squads for the tour of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands
The New Zealand cricket team has announced the ODI and T20 squads for the tour of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands. Tom Latham will lead the team in the ODI series against Ireland, starting in Dublin on July 10. New Zealand’s Tom Latham, Henry Knicks, Matt Henry, Will Young and…
Read More »Lisa Sthalekar became the first female president of the FICA
Former Australian women’s cricket captain Lisa Sthalkar has been elected the first female president of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations, the FICA Executive Committee confirmed at a meeting in Neon, Switzerland.Former South African batsman Barry Richards, former West Indies captain Jimmy Adams and former England batsman Vikram Solanki have…
Read More »Participation of national team in T20 Blind World Cup in India is subject to government NOC, Sultan Shah
The participation of Pakistan team for this year’s T20 Blind World Cup in India is subject to NCOC. Chairman of the Blind Cricket Council Sultan Shah said that a government NOC is required for the World Cup to be held in India for which the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council has…
Read More »England cricket team will arrive in Pakistan in the second week of September
Talks between the two boards on the schedule of the series between Pakistan and England have reached the final stages. Sources said that the England cricket team will arrive in Pakistan in the second week of September. The Pakistan-England cricket series will be played from September 15 to October 2.…
Read More »Sindh, Southern Punjab CCA squads for inter-city tournament announced
Pakistan Cricket Board today announced 17 City Cricket Association sides of the Sindh Cricket Association and 14 City Cricket Associations of the Southern Punjab Cricket Association for the City Cricket Association Tournament 2022-23. The squads are available here. The tournament commenced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan on 19 and 20 June.…
Read More »PCB General Body meeting held
The PCB General Body meeting took place at the National High Performance Centre on Monday, 20 June. In accordance with Clause 20 of the PCB Constitution 2019, the General Body considered and expressed their views on the audited accounts and PCB Annual Report, which are now available for viewing and downloading…
Read More »Open trials for men and women boxers from 22 June
Sindh Sports Board and Sindh Boxing Association have jointly organized open trials for Sindh Green and Sindh Mehron men’s and women’s boxing team for Inter-Provincial People’s Cup Boxing Championship from June 22 to June 24 in Karachi and Hyderabad. According to Sindh Boxing Association Secretary Abdul Razzaq, the trials of…
Read More »Khalid Mahmood called on the Prime Minister and discussed important issues including the change of Chairman PCB
Former Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Khalid Mahmood called on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and discussed the change of chairman PCB and other issues. Sources said that bureaucracy and cricket issues were discussed in detail in the meeting. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif did not give any indication of immediate change…
Read More »PCB suspends Southern Punjab coach Nadeem Iqbal
Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended former fast bowler and Southern Punjab coach Nadeem Iqbal. His suspension was prompted by allegations of sexual harassment, according to a foreign website, which is also under police investigation. Nadeem Iqbal hails from Vehari area of former fast bowler and captain Waqar Younis and both…
Read More »Artur Beterbiev knocked out American rival Joe Smith Jr
Russian-Canadian lightweight boxing world champion Artur Beterbiev knocked out his American opponent Joe Smith Jr. in a spectacular boxing match.Following this success, Arthur has now managed to make his name in the WBO ballot after the WBC, IBF. With about 40 seconds to go before the end of the second…
Read More »Noor Zaman wins 29th Asian Junior Squash Championship title
International Noor Zaman of Pakistan, the grandson of legendary British Open Squash Champion Qamar Zaman, won 29th edition of the Asian Junior Squash Championship played at Pattaya, Thailand on Sunday. Noor Zaman, a promising squash star, entered the Asian Junior Squash Championship at second seeded, recorded victory against J. Chuah…
Read More »West Indies beat Bangladesh in the first Test
In the first match of the ongoing two-Test series between West Indies and Bangladesh, the host West Indies defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets to take a one nil lead in the series.Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 245 in their second innings, gave West Indies a 84-run target to win,…
Read More »Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon tennis tournament due to injury
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Wimbledon tennis tournament due to injury. Remember that Naomi Osaka has the honor of winning 4 Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Naomi Osaka lost in the first round of the French Open last month. It should be noted that the biggest Wimbledon…
Read More »Zeeshan Zameer continues to fight challenges in pursuit of his dream
19-year-old pacer Zeeshan Zameer had once contemplated quitting cricket owing to the complex situation developing in his household but is now one of the bright talents recognised by the PCB Pathways Programme. Continuing his journey in competitive cricket, Zeeshan was encumbered by several challenges in the start of his career…
Read More »City Cricket Associations’ two-day matches to commence from Sunday
Ninety-three sides will be in action across the country in the City Cricket Association Tournament 2022-23 from 19 June to 21 July, which will provide a pathway to around 1,800 cricketers to graduate to the Cricket Association tournaments that include first-class, non first-class three-day, 50-over and 20-over competitions. The squads of 13 sides from Balochistan…
Read More »Multan Division crowned CA U19 divisional champions
Three wickets apiece from Ali Arshad and Huzaifa Ayub led Multan Division to a seven-wicket win over Dera Ghazi Khan in the final of the Southern Punjab-leg of the inaugural Cricket Associations Divisional U19 Tournament. The 50-over final was played at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Earlier, on Thursday, five Cricket…
Read More »Pakistan Taekwondo team set for formidable challenges at Asian Taekwondo Championship events
The Pakistan Taekwondo team is all set for the formidable challenges at the upcoming 7th Asian Poomsae, the 25th Asian Kyorugi, and the Chuncheon Korea Open International Taekwondo Championships 2022, events are scheduled to begin in South Korea on June 22 to July 2. The team will depart for Korea…
Read More »World Athletics TOECS Level – I Athletics course kicks off at Islamabad
The World Athletics Technical Officials Education & Certification System (TOECS) Level – I Athletics course has been commenced under the auspices of Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) at Pakistan Sports Complex (PSC), Islamabad. The selected officials from all affiliated units of AFP are attending the course. The course shall be…
Read More »Mohammad Hasnain allowed to resume bowling
Pakistan Cricket Board today announced that fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain’s bowling action has been found to be legal after the amount of elbow extension in the reassessment was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations. As such, he can now resume bowling in all…
Read More »Bangalzai: A story of rise from humble background to PCB Pathways Programme
The story of Abdul Wahid Bangalzai is an example that anything can be achieved, only if you believe in your passion and then have the determination and resolve to pursue it with all the energy you have. The Quetta-boy is chasing his dreams despite coming from a humble background. His…
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