By Sohail Ali y for the mandatory room isolation period and training session. The side will move to Cardiff on July 6 where the first One-Day International will be played on July 8. Revised HBL PSL 6 match schedule is (all matches at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. Single matches to start at 2000 UAE time;… Continue reading Remaining HBL PSL 6 matches on June 9-24 in Abu Dhabi
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Punjab govt permits opening of swimming pools , DG, SBP
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jun 02 (APP):Director General Sports Punjab, Adnan Arshad Aulakh said that Punjab Government has permitted opening of swimming pools and holding water sports events at a limited level under COVID-19 SOPs after decline in coronavirus pandemic. He said here on Wednesday that swimming pools are being opened and water sports events… Continue reading Punjab govt permits opening of swimming pools , DG, SBP
National Men, Women Wushu Championship in Quetta from June 24: Najam Ullah
PESHAWAR, Jun 02 (APP):The 23rd National Men and 13th Women Wushu Championships will be held in Quetta from June 24- 28, 2021, Secretary KP Wushu Association Najamullah Safi told APP here on Wednesday. He said to select strong Men and Women teams, the KP Wushu Association have set up a coaching and training camp wherein… Continue reading National Men, Women Wushu Championship in Quetta from June 24: Najam Ullah
PCB updates on HBL PSL 6
LAHORE, Jun 01 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board and the franchise owners this afternoon met on Tuesday in an online session to discuss the progress made in the staging of the remaining 20 HBL PSL 6 matches. During the session, the PCB also provided a number of updates, said a spokesman of the Pakistan Cricket Board… Continue reading PCB updates on HBL PSL 6
PCB takes notice of unsanctioned event taking place in Rawalpindi
LAHORE, Jun 01 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board said on Tuesday that it has come to its notice that an unsanctioned event has commenced in Faisal Town, Rawalpindi, matches of which are being live-streamed on a banned betting site. PCB confirms it has not issued any NOCs to its domestic contracted players, said a spokesman of… Continue reading PCB takes notice of unsanctioned event taking place in Rawalpindi
KP govt-BoK jointly launches Squash Talent Hunt Program
PESHAWAR, Jun 01 (APP): For the revival of the lost glory of squash, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has given a go ahead single to the Directorate General Sports KP to launch Talent Hunt Program jointly with The Bank of Khyber (BoK) in U13 boys and girls categories here at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex… Continue reading KP govt-BoK jointly launches Squash Talent Hunt Program
POA executive committee meeting takes important decisions
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, May 31 (APP): A meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Pakistan Olympic Association which held here on Monday under the Chairmanship of its President, Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan discussed various matters and took important decisions. The EC considered and approved the process leading to the elections of Provincial… Continue reading POA executive committee meeting takes important decisions
Usman Khawaja terms Babar a ‘world-class’
ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has termed the Pakistani Skipper Babar Azam a ‘world-class’ player saying the Lahore-born cricketer was consistent in all formats of the game. “Babar Azam is world class player. He was always good in limited overs cricket and is now also developing in Test cricket. He is consistent… Continue reading Usman Khawaja terms Babar a ‘world-class’
POA completes online accreditation process of Pak contingent for Tokyo Olympics
LAHORE, May 28 (APP): The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has already completed process of online accreditation for athletes and coaches/ officials of athletics, equestrian and shooting. The athletes of these sports already stand qualified for participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, said POA Secretary Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, here on Friday. “The female athlete belonging… Continue reading POA completes online accreditation process of Pak contingent for Tokyo Olympics
SBP giving special attention to players’ health, sports injuries: DG, SBP
LAHORE, May 28 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh said Sports Board Punjab is giving special attention to players’ health and their sports injuries. He said this while talking on the occasion of sports webinar/online course here at National Hockey Stadium on Friday. Adnan Arshad Aulakh said that Sports Board Punjab will also… Continue reading SBP giving special attention to players’ health, sports injuries: DG, SBP
Pakistan needs to work on team combination: Wasim Akram
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Former Skipper Wasim Akram believes that Pakistan needs to work on team combination before the upcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup, saying the problem at the middle order needs to be resolved. The T20 World Cup, to be held in India in the month of October, would see the return of the… Continue reading Pakistan needs to work on team combination: Wasim Akram
Fehmida seeks reduction on tariffs on sports equipment
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP):Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC), who is also President of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Dr Fehmida Mirza Thursday held a meeting with Minister for Finance Shaukat Fayyaz Ahmad Tareen through the video link. The agenda of the meeting was relief in import duty on sports-related items in the forthcoming Finance Bill.… Continue reading Fehmida seeks reduction on tariffs on sports equipment
PCB invites 26 women cricketers for training camp in Multan
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, May 27 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday invited 26 cricketers for a Women High Performance Camp commencing from 29 May in Multan. During the 25-day camp players will undergo skills and fitness training at the Inzamam-ul-Haq High Performance Centre and will play as many as seven practice matches. This camp… Continue reading PCB invites 26 women cricketers for training camp in Multan
Cricketers travelling from India and South Africa get visas for Abu Dhabi for PSL 2021
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, May 26 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board said on Wednesday that United Arab Emirates authorities have issued visas to all the players and support staff travelling from India and South Africa for taking part in remaining matches of Pakistan Super League being played in Abu Dhabi. This was revealed by the Pakistan Cricket… Continue reading Cricketers travelling from India and South Africa get visas for Abu Dhabi for PSL 2021
Asian Bradman’s remarks has given me a boost: Rizwan
ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP):Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was left speechless by former great Zaheer Abbas’s remarks regarding his performance in international cricket, saying he would work hard to live up to the Asian Bradman’s expectations. Rizwan said that the Asian Bradman’s comments were special for him. “This is the first time I’m hearing this. I… Continue reading Asian Bradman’s remarks has given me a boost: Rizwan
PVF requests PSB for a foreign coach
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP):The Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) has requested the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) for providing the services of a foreign coach for the training of national team. The PVF Chairman Ch. Muhammad Yaqoob called on the PSB Director General Col (R) Muhammad Asif Zaman here at his office and discussed the situation of… Continue reading PVF requests PSB for a foreign coach
Waqar was unbelievable fast-bowler: Fleming
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Former New Zealand Skipper Stephen Fleming believes legendary Pakistani pacer Waqar Younis was an “unbelievable fast bowler” who was “very difficult and daunting to face” when he bowled with Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram. “Waqar Younis, unbelievable fast bowler in combination with Wasim Akram. He made up one of those combos… Continue reading Waqar was unbelievable fast-bowler: Fleming
Youngsters aim to impress in HBL PSL Abu Dhabi-leg
LAHORE, May 25 (APP): The HBL Pakistan Super League has been synonymous with providing exposure to young and talented cricketers since its inception in 2016. A number of youngsters have gone on to make a big name at the international level after gaining exposure at one of the most competitive T20 leagues in the world.… Continue reading Youngsters aim to impress in HBL PSL Abu Dhabi-leg
Too difficult to declare a favourite in WTC Final, Richard Haf
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Cricket great Richard Hadlee believes it is still too soon to declare a favourite in next month’s ICC World Test Championship Final but is looking forward to a clash between the two of the best batting and bowling units in the game, International Cricket Council reported on Tuesday. India and the… Continue reading Too difficult to declare a favourite in WTC Final, Richard Haf
Pak pugilists unable to depart for Dubai for Asian Boxing C’ship
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Pakistani pugilists won’t be able to participate in the Asian Boxing Championship 2021 as the national boxers were unable to take off for Dubai, due to travel ban on passengers from Pakistan, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The national boxing team including nine boxers (7 men & 2 women) accredited for… Continue reading Pak pugilists unable to depart for Dubai for Asian Boxing C’ship
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