PBCC seeks govt’s advice for participation in Asia Cup

ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP): Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has written a letter to the government to take their expert advice of whether the national team y should participate in the first-ever Asia Cricket Cup or not that is scheduled to be held in India next year.

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IPC official says PCB is answerable to them

ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP): The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) on Wednesday said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is bound to answer them since a representative of the Ministry sits on the PCB’s governing board.

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PCB is answerable to us: IPC official

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP): The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are at loggerheads as the ministry Tuesday said the board is answerable to them since a representative of the Ministry sits on the PCB’s governing board.

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Sachin Tendulkar talks about India-Pakistan series

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP): Advocating the need for improvement in relations between India and Pakistan, Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar said if the governments of the two countries feel a bilateral cricket series is the “ideal way” to move forward then it should be held.

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16 matches played in Squash

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP): As many as 16 pre-qualifying round matches of the President Gold Cup International Squash Tournament were played in the morning session here at the Mushaf Squash Complex.

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Misbah shouldn’t have retired from ODIs: Qadir

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): Former Test cricketer Abdul Qadir believes Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq shouldn’t have retired from One Day cricket as he was fit to play in the team and was the most dependable batsman.

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Pakistan knows its responsibility to assist developing nations: Waqar Younis

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): Pakistan coach Waqar Younis on Monday said friendly games against Nepal and Hong Kong are important as Pakistan understands its responsibility to assist developing nations and we are excited by the opportunity to do so in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this month.

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JK team wins Memorial Bridge Tournament

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): JK team beat Holdem team to win the Col. Cheema Memorial Bridge Tournament played here at the Islamabad Club.

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IPC Minister asks PCB to explain

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada on Monday sought explanation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding their meeting with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that was cancelled due to protest of Shiv Sena activists last month.

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Abdul Qadir tips Pakistan favourites for 3rd Test, ODI rubber

ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): Former Test cricketer Abdul Qadir expressed confidence that Pakistan would not only win the upcoming third Test for a 2-1 series victory but would also clinch the subsequent ODI rubber, saying Yasir Shah is the trump card for Pakistan against England.

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Yasir Shah happy to get tips from his childhood hero

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has said that he is very happy to meet legendary Shane Warne stating that the former Australian leg-spinner has given him some useful tips.

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Shane Warne speaks highly of Yasir Shah

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): Australia’s legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne believes that Pakistan’s Yasir Shah is currently world’s best leg spinner and stated that he had always been his fan since the time he saw him.

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IOC revokes holding of Asian Shooting Championship in Kuwait

PESHAWAR, Oct 30 (APP): Upon request of the International Sports Shooting Federation (ISSF), the IOC Executive Board Friday revoked the Olympic Qualification status of the Asian Shooting Championship taking place in Kuwait City between November 1-12, 2015.

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Alpine club to hold snow hiking contest for youth

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) will hold snow hiking competition for the youth in January, next year to provide an opportunity to them to take part in healthy activities.

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Misbah, fittest player in the team: Wahab Riaz

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): Pacer Wahab Riaz feels skipper Misbah- ul-Haq is the fittest player in the team saying he is a kind of a guy who always lifts his team and backs his players.

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