LAHORE, Oct 16 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sathi has dispelled the impression that Sri Lanka is not visiting Pakistan to play a T20 international match on October 29 here at Gadaffi stadium. “The Lankan side will be playing the third and the last T20 of the ongoing series at Lahore as earlier announced”,he confirmed… Continue reading Sri Lanka to play T20 in Lahore
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Radio Pakistan to contribute to revival of hockey: PHF
LAHORE, Oct 16 (APP):Radio Pakistan has pledged to play its part in the revival of hockey by joining hand with the Pakistan Hockey Federation as hockey affairs will be a regular feature of its ‘Sports Magazine’ programme. “It is a very positive step taken by the Radio Pakistan and it will help in the revival… Continue reading Radio Pakistan to contribute to revival of hockey: PHF
Pak team to miss Misbah and Younis; Afridi
LAHORE, Oct 16 (APP):Former Pakistan Cricket captain, Shahid Afridi has said the national team will continue to feel the absence of the batting stalwarts, Misbah ul Haq and Younis Khan for quite some time until the young talent in the ranks gets adequate experience to fill the void. “Definitely it will take some time as… Continue reading Pak team to miss Misbah and Younis; Afridi
Dara Eagle holds Khyber Green to 1-1 draw in FATA Football Super League
PESHAWAR, Oct 15 (APP):Dara Eagle of Dara Adam Khail held Khyber Green to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling match of the FATA Football Super League-2017 being played here at Qayyum Sports Complex on Sunday. Former Pakistan football team skipper and coach of Pakistan Air Force Arshad Khan was the chief guest on this occasion… Continue reading Dara Eagle holds Khyber Green to 1-1 draw in FATA Football Super League
Astro-turf to be laid at Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium in ten days
ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP):An astro-turf would be laid in ten days time at the Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium in Rawalpindi. Talking to APP, former Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh said officials from Holland and Australia have come here and have started the process to lay the astro-turf in the stadium. It may be mentioned here that… Continue reading Astro-turf to be laid at Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium in ten days
Samad’s hat-trick rallies Khyber Eagle to record 6-1 victory in FATA Football Super League-2017
PESHAWAR, Oct 14 (APP):Center striker Samad recorded first hat-trick and guided his team Khyber Eagle to secure a tennis goal margin 6-1 victory against Young Jamrud United in the ongoing FATA Football Super League-2017 being played here at Qayyum Sports Complex on Saturday. Former National team skipper Basit Kamal was the chief guest on this… Continue reading Samad’s hat-trick rallies Khyber Eagle to record 6-1 victory in FATA Football Super League-2017
Humam, Hamza, Noor, Uzair & Abbas Zeb win KP World Squash Day Junior titles
PESHAWAR, Oct 14 (APP):Hamam Ahmad, Hamza, Noor Zaman, Uzair Shoukat of PAF Academy and Abbas Zeb of Pakistan Wapda claimed their respective titles in the Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 categories part of the KP World Day Junior Age Group played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Saturday. In the Under-11 category… Continue reading Humam, Hamza, Noor, Uzair & Abbas Zeb win KP World Squash Day Junior titles
Football exhibition match on Saturday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):A football exhibition match will be played between Iswa Academy and Gladiator Academy on Saturday here at Pakistan Sports Complex. Muhammad Saad Quershi of Saad Builders will be the chief guest on the occasion and will distribute prizes among the winners. Chairman Iswa football academy Sharafat Hussain Bukhari said all arrangements of… Continue reading Football exhibition match on Saturday
New int’l Test, ODI leagues agreed in principle by ICC members
ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):The International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday gave green signal to the nine-team Test and 13-team ODI leagues aimed at bringing context and meaning to bilateral cricket. The schedules of the leagues, due to start in 2019 and 2020 respectively, will now be finalized, said an ICC press release issued here. The Test… Continue reading New int’l Test, ODI leagues agreed in principle by ICC members
Pak and Japan play out a 2-2 draw in Asia Cup hockey
LAHORE, Oct 13 (APP):Pakistan and Japan played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their Pool A encounter at the Asia Cup at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium, Dhaka on Friday. According to the information made available to the APP here goals for Pakistan were scored by Muhammad Arslan Qadir (16′) and Muhammad Umar Bhutta (50′)… Continue reading Pak and Japan play out a 2-2 draw in Asia Cup hockey
Pak takes on Japan in Asia Cup hockey tournament
LAHORE, Oct 12 (APP):After a comprehensive 7-0 win over the hosts Bangladesh in their opening fixture of the 10th Hockey Asia Cup, Pakistan next faces Japan tomorrow, Friday at Dhaka’s Maulana Bhashani Stadium. Japan were beaten 1-5 by India in their first match. Japan is yet to reach the podium at the Asia Cup though… Continue reading Pak takes on Japan in Asia Cup hockey tournament
Hockey Asia Cup: Pakistan to face Japan on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP):After a comprehensive 7-0 win over the hosts Bangladesh in their opening fixture of the 10th Hockey Asia Cup, Pakistan will take on Japan on Friday in their second match at Dhaka’s Maulana Bhashani Stadium. Japan were beaten 1-5 by India in their first match. Japan is yet to reach the podium… Continue reading Hockey Asia Cup: Pakistan to face Japan on Friday
Pirzada directs to devise new strategy to cope with situation after PFF’s suspension
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP):Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada Thursday directed to devise a new strategy to tackle the situation arising after suspension of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) by FIFA. A meeting was held here at Pakistan Sports Complex under the chairmanship of IPC minister, who is also President of Pakistan… Continue reading Pirzada directs to devise new strategy to cope with situation after PFF’s suspension
Pakistan hopes to consolidate their sixth position in ICC Rankings
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP):The Champions Trophy winner Pakistan will be hoping to consolidate their sixth position in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings table as they presently have 95 points, nine more than their opposition, and can go up to 99 points with a 5-0 win in the series against Sri Lanka. On the… Continue reading Pakistan hopes to consolidate their sixth position in ICC Rankings
PBCC confirms SA team will not participate in Blind Cricket WC
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP):Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Thursday said the South African team will not participate in the Fifth Edition of the World Cup Cricket of the Blind scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the UAE from January 7 to 21. Talking to APP, Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Chairman Syed Sultan Shah… Continue reading PBCC confirms SA team will not participate in Blind Cricket WC
SBP DG urges coaches to equip players through modern training
LAHORE, Oct 12 (APP):Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan has called upon the provincial coaches to train young players with the help of modern techniques. He issued these instructions during an important meeting with the Punjab coaches at Sports Board Punjab, on Thursday. Director Sports Muhammad Anees Sheikh, Deputy Director Hafeez Bhatti and coaches of… Continue reading SBP DG urges coaches to equip players through modern training
Pak thrashes Bangladesh 7-0 in Asia Cup hockey tournament
LAHORE, Oct 11 (APP):Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh 7-0 in their opening fixture of 10th Men’s Hockey Asia Cup on Wednesday at Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka. Pakistan led 1-0 at half time and came with full force to extend maximum punishment to the hosts with collective efforts and aggressive hockey, said the information… Continue reading Pak thrashes Bangladesh 7-0 in Asia Cup hockey tournament
Sri Lanka over takes Pakistan to take 6th place in test ranking
LAHORE, Oct 11 (APP): Sri Lanka has over taken Pakistan to take sixth place in the ICC test team ranking after green shirts 2-0 loss in the test series at UAE. Pakistan middle-order batsman Asad Shafiq, who scored his 11th Test century, has gained seven places to reach 28th position while captain Sarfraz Ahmed has… Continue reading Sri Lanka over takes Pakistan to take 6th place in test ranking
Pak seven member squad for Hong Kong World Sixes named
LAHORE, Oct 11 (APP):The national cricket selection committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq has selected Pakistan’s 7-member squad along with 2 reserve players to participate in the Hong Kong World Sixes cricket tournament being played from October 26- 29, 2017 in Hong Kong. Sohail Tanvir will lead the side whose other members are, Sohail Khan,… Continue reading Pak seven member squad for Hong Kong World Sixes named
Najam Sethi urges fans to ‘have faith’ in the young Test team
ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has asked fans to be patient and “have faith” in the young Test side, which played and lost its first series after the retirement of the legendary duo of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan. According to a private news channel, it is said that in the… Continue reading Najam Sethi urges fans to ‘have faith’ in the young Test team