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Babar moves to second position in ICC Men’s T20I Player’ Rankings

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP):Pakistan captain Babar Azam has advanced one place to reach second position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings in Wednesday’s weekly update based on performances in the last two games of their four-match series against South Africa. Babar’s superlative form had helped him replace Indian captain Virat Kohli at… Continue reading Babar moves to second position in ICC Men’s T20I Player’ Rankings

Kent Cricket ropes in Amir for Vitality Blast stint

ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP):Kent Cricket has signed Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir for the second half of this year’s Vitality Blast competition. The 29-year-old was one of the world’s premier limited overs bowlers, having already won Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Vitality Blast titles, as well as a runners-up berth in 2020’s inaugural Lanka Premier League… Continue reading Kent Cricket ropes in Amir for Vitality Blast stint

Odense Open to be qualifying event for 2020-2021 PSA World C’ships

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):The Odense Open which was scheduled to take place in Denmark between June 15 to 19, has been named as a qualification event for the 2020-21 PSA World Championships, with the winners set to book their spots in Chicago when the sport’s biggest event takes place in July 2021. The PSA Challenger… Continue reading Odense Open to be qualifying event for 2020-2021 PSA World C’ships

SAPM Usman Dar visits Qalandars High Performance Centre

LAHORE, Apr 19 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar on Monday said that Pakistani youth had full potential and they needed proper platforms to prove their talent. He expressed these views after visiting Qalandars High Performance Centre (QHPC) here. He said that under Kamyab Jawan Programme (KJP), three areas were… Continue reading SAPM Usman Dar visits Qalandars High Performance Centre

Shahid Afridi congratulates Pakistan team on winning series

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Former Pakistan team captain Shahid Afridi congratulated the Pakistan cricket team on winning the T20 against South Africa. The all-rounder stressed that despite the victory, there is a need for the squad to review its middle-order performances, a private news channel reported. “Despite the victory, we need to review the middle-order performances… Continue reading Shahid Afridi congratulates Pakistan team on winning series

PCB congratulates Pakistan men’s team on successful South Africa tour

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 16 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board has congratulated its men’s national cricket team on a successful tour of South Africa, where they won both the ODI and T20I series. By virtue of winning the ODI series 2-1, Pakistan vaulted to second on the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League points… Continue reading PCB congratulates Pakistan men’s team on successful South Africa tour

Pakistan to host 2021 WSF Conference, AGM in November

ISLAMABAD April 16 (APP): The 2021 World Squash Federation (WSF) Conference and Annual General Meeting would be held here in Islamabad between November 24-28 following confirmation from the WSF Board of Directors. WSF Emeritus President Jahangir Khan – a six-time World Champion born in Karachi, Pakistan would act as ambassador of the event, said a… Continue reading Pakistan to host 2021 WSF Conference, AGM in November

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PCB opens up 90 coaching jobs for city cricket associations

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday opened 90 head coach positions for the City Cricket Association teams. Following restructuring of the domestic structure, the PCB had promised to provide more job opportunities to former cricketers and this step comes at the back of the chief executives’ positions for the six… Continue reading PCB opens up 90 coaching jobs for city cricket associations

Rizwan named among Wisden’s five Cricketers of the year

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has been named among Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year’ in the 2021 edition of the Wisden Almanack. The right-hander averaged more than 40 across three tests for Pakistan during their 1-0 series defeat to England and was also lauded for his wicketkeeping skills during the series. “Mohammad Rizwan… Continue reading Rizwan named among Wisden’s five Cricketers of the year

Asian Men’s Netball C’ship postponed

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):Asian Netball Federation has postponed the Asian Men’s Netball Championship, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was scheduled to be held in Singapore in August this year. According to the President of Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) Mudassar Arain the preparations for the championship were in full swing and Asian countries teams were… Continue reading Asian Men’s Netball C’ship postponed

Skills more important for a bowler than pace: Amir

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir believes having skills was more important for a bowler than just pace saying players need to learn on how to swing the ball to trouble batsmen. Amir, who took 119, 81 and 59 wickets in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 50 twenty’s, respectively, said if you are bowling… Continue reading Skills more important for a bowler than pace: Amir

CM greets Pak cricket team for winning 3rd T20 match

LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday greeted the Pakistan cricket team for winning third T20 match against South Africa. In a statement issued here, the Chief Minister said Pakistani players entertained the spectators by their outstanding performance. He said that Pakistani cricket team put all its efforts for the… Continue reading CM greets Pak cricket team for winning 3rd T20 match

Punjab Sports Minister greets Arshad on winning gold medal in Iran

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP): Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti has congratulated Pakistan’s Olympic qualifier javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem for winning gold medal in javelin throw event of Imam Reza Athletics Championship in Iran. In a greeting message here on Wednesday Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said Arshad… Continue reading Punjab Sports Minister greets Arshad on winning gold medal in Iran

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ICC bans former Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak for 8 years

LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP): Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak has been banned from all cricket for eight years after he accepted five charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Streak was charged as a participant under the Code by virtue of his status as the coach of Zimbabwe from 2016 to 2018 and as… Continue reading ICC bans former Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak for 8 years

Fehmida proposes agriculture loan program for to facilitate young farmers

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr. Fehmida Mirza on Wednesday proposed initiating loan program for agricultural appliances to facilitate farmers. The minister also discussed Youth entrepreneurship programs with Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar who called on her, said a press release. They also… Continue reading Fehmida proposes agriculture loan program for to facilitate young farmers

Memorial Football Tournament in June

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP):All Pakistan Hafiz Salman Butt Memorial Football Tournament would be played in the first week of June under the auspices of Pak Sporting Football Club, Islamabad. According to the Chairman Pak Sporting Football Club Islamabad, Shaukat Ali Khan all preparations for the tournament have been kicked off and the matches of the… Continue reading Memorial Football Tournament in June

Babar Azam finishes South Africa ODIs as No 1 ranked batsman

Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP):Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has ended the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches against South Africa as the number-one ranked ODI batsman in the world. The latest rankings that have been updated after the third ODI were released on Wednesday afternoon. Babar had moved ahead of India’s… Continue reading Babar Azam finishes South Africa ODIs as No 1 ranked batsman

Lack of contributions from middle-order batting quite worrying: Inzamam

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq feels that the lack of contributions from the middle order is quite worrying for Pakistan and they need to address it to emerge as a strong batting lineup. “Pakistan have been very lucky that their all three top-order batsmen – Babar [Azam], Fakhar [Zaman], and Imam [-ul-Haq] scored… Continue reading Lack of contributions from middle-order batting quite worrying: Inzamam

Arshad claims gold in Iran to keep Pakistan’s Olympics hopes alive

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem once again raised Pakistan’s hopes to win medal at the Olympics as he racked up gold medal in the 1st International Imam Reza International Cup at Mashhad, Iran on late Monday. “Arshad has claimed the gold medal in Iran, marking 86.38 meters to improve his previous [South… Continue reading Arshad claims gold in Iran to keep Pakistan’s Olympics hopes alive

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