Ronaldinho ‘s visit to help promote sports in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP): Renowned football legend Ronaldinho with 7 other international football players would be visiting Pakistan from July 06 to July 8. According to a tweet by Director General Inter Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor, the visit of the world fame footballers is being jointly organized by Pakistan Army and Leisure… Continue reading Ronaldinho ‘s visit to help promote sports in Pakistan

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Pakistan make history, win Champions Trophy

ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP): Pakistan made history on Sunday when they clinched the Champions Trophy title for the first time since its inception in 1998 by thrashing defending champions India by a heavy margin of 180 runs in the final played at Kennington Oval, London. Pakistan posted the tournament’s highest total of 338 runs for… Continue reading Pakistan make history, win Champions Trophy

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Amir bags 3 wickets

ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP): Muhammad Amir provided a breakthrough to Pakistan when he took two wickets of Sharma and skipper Virat Kohli in his first two overs. Sharma was lbw in the first over and Kohli was caught by Shadab Khan in his second over. Kohli, who made only 5 runs, dropped by Azhar Ali… Continue reading Amir bags 3 wickets

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Babar went home on 46 runs

ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP): Babar Azam provided a 72-run partnership with Fakhar Zaman on the second wicket. Pakistan’s fourth wicket fell when Babar tried to hit a boundary but unluckily was caught by Yuvraj Singh in the 42nd over of Kedar Jadhav. He made 46 runs on 52 balls hitting four 4s. Earlier, Shoaib Malik… Continue reading Babar went home on 46 runs

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National Kabaddi C’ship in August

ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP): The National Inter-Departmental Kabaddi Championship will be staged here at the Jinnah Stadium of the Pakistan Sports Complex from August 2 to 6. According to Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) Secretary Muhammad Sarwar, eight teams would participate in the championship. “The teams participating in the tournament include Pakistan Army, Navy, Pakistan Air… Continue reading National Kabaddi C’ship in August

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Pakistan team has all elements to win big competition: Shahryar

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan has said that the current Pakistan team has all the elements to win a big competition. After their winning streak in the last three matches, the Pakistani players were in high spirits and determined to win the ICC Champions Trophy and they were focused,… Continue reading Pakistan team has all elements to win big competition: Shahryar

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Players in high spirit to win ICC chapionship

ISLAMABAD, June 17 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Team was hosted at a dinner jointly organized by the Pakistan High Commission London and the Pakistan Cricket Board last night at a local restaurant in London. According to Pakistan High commission’s press release, after their winning streak in the last three matches, the Pakistani players were in… Continue reading Players in high spirit to win ICC chapionship

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Canada stun Pakistan 6-0 in World Hockey League in London

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PESHAWAR, June 17 (APP): Pakistan tasted big defeat against Canada in World Hockey League Semi-final Round at London Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. According to information available here, Pakistan lost to Canada 0-6, the heaviest defeat against the North Americans and did not match to what the Canadian have… Continue reading Canada stun Pakistan 6-0 in World Hockey League in London

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Hockey World League: Pakistan goes down 4-0 against Netherlands in opener

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): Pakistan went down 4-0 against Netherlands on Thursday night in the opening match of the Hockey World League Semifinal Round at London’s Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. According to information received here, the World number four Netherlands displayed a relentless pace and scored a goal… Continue reading Hockey World League: Pakistan goes down 4-0 against Netherlands in opener

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Astro-turf to be laid in July at Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): An astro-turf would be laid in July at the Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium in Rawalpindi. Talking to APP, Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh said a green astro-turf would be laid in the Stadium amounting to Rs 50 million. “The whole stadium project is worth of Rs 140 million,” he said. He said a Holland based… Continue reading Astro-turf to be laid in July at Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium

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Pak team has potential to win Champions Trophy: Shehbaz Sharif

LAHORE, June 16 (APP): Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday commended the performance of cricket team in Champions Trophy. The CM hoped that the national cricket team will make history by defeating India in the final match. There is no doubt that Pakistani players can achieve success in the final by exhibiting their teamwork. The… Continue reading Pak team has potential to win Champions Trophy: Shehbaz Sharif

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PCB deplores remarks of former test cricketer

LAHORE, June 16 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Shaharyar M Khan has deplored the disgraceful, unwarranted and vicious remarks given by a frustrated former cricketer. Aamir Sohail criticised the Pakistan cricket team, which has performed so brilliantly in the Champions Trophy, added the PCB chief. The PCB and the entire nation whole-heartedly supports Captain Sarfraz… Continue reading PCB deplores remarks of former test cricketer

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Former greats heap praises on Sarfraz for superb semifinal win

ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Former Pakistan greats have heaped praises on the current ODI skipper Sarfraz Ahmed for leading the national team to a brilliant victory in the semifinal against the tournament’s favourites England. “I think he has done brilliant captaincy in the semifinal. The way he took decision to change a few players prior… Continue reading Former greats heap praises on Sarfraz for superb semifinal win

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Reaching final of Champions trophy a great achievement, Yousaf

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LAHORE, June 15 (APP)- Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousaf said reaching the final of the ICC Champions trophy was a great achievement on part of Pakistan team given the fact that there was no international cricket being played in Pakistan for past many years. “Such a remarkable performance has renewed the pledge that our cricket… Continue reading Reaching final of Champions trophy a great achievement, Yousaf

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Former captains laud Pak team’s winning ways

LAHORE, June 15 (APP): Former Pakistan cricket captains have lauded the winning ways of the youthful Pakistan team in the ICC Champions trophy and attributed reaching the final of the mega event to sheer hard work and collective efforts after outclassing the English team comprehensively. “The green shirts made a great come back after loss… Continue reading Former captains laud Pak team’s winning ways

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