By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 10 (APP):Encouraged by the government’s decision to open educational institutions from 15 September, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday evening decided to maximise the participation of the teenage cricketers and hold open trials for the selection of six U19 Cricket Association squads that will feature in the National One-Day Tournament… Continue reading PCB announces schedule of U19 trials
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Aqeel Dhedi, Shafiq Abbasi call on IPC minister
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP): Pakistan Sports Board’s (PSB) members from corporate sector Aqeel Kareem Dhedi and Shafiq Ahmad Abbasi Wednesday called on Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Dr. Fehmida Mirza, who is also president of PSB. According to a statement issued here, they assured the minister about business community’s cooperation for the promotion of sports… Continue reading Aqeel Dhedi, Shafiq Abbasi call on IPC minister
SBP organized sports events in connection with Defence Day
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 09 (APP): Sports Board Punjab (SBP) organized badminton and table tennis exhibition matches in connection with Defence Day of Pakistan at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall here on Wednesday. Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh and his wife Zakia Adnan Aulakh were the guests of honour on this… Continue reading SBP organized sports events in connection with Defence Day
Squads for National T20 cricket Cup confirmed
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 09 (APP):Head coaches of the six Cricket Associations here on Wednesday confirmed their 16-player squads for this month’s National T20 Cup. The squads were finalised from a pool of players, which the head coaches had selected on 28 August. In accordance with the event format and team requirements, the head… Continue reading Squads for National T20 cricket Cup confirmed
Dawid Malan displaces Babar Azam to grab top position in ICC T20 Rankings
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP): England batsman Dawid Malan has seized the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after a fruitful home series against Australia, which England won 2-1. The 33-year-old left-hander has progressed four places after a series-topping run aggregate of 129, which included a player of the match effort… Continue reading Dawid Malan displaces Babar Azam to grab top position in ICC T20 Rankings
Australia reclaim top T20 rankings, Pakistan remain at fourth
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Australia have reclaimed the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings after briefly conceding it to England during the three-match series in Southampton, which the visiting side lost 2-1. Australia had started the series at 278 points, 10 ahead of second-placed England, but were overtaken by their… Continue reading Australia reclaim top T20 rankings, Pakistan remain at fourth
We are proud of our martyrs and their sacrifices: DG, SBP
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 08 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab, Adnan Arshad Aulakh said the Defence Day is celebrated every year across the country to remember the great sacrifices of our martyrs during 1965 war against India. He said this while addressing the prize distribution ceremony of exhibition women hockey match at National Hockey… Continue reading We are proud of our martyrs and their sacrifices: DG, SBP
A+ category domestic player can earn over Rs 3 million, PCB
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 08 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board said the philosophy of professionalism and its connection with performance, which, in turn, provides big rewards and incentives to the best-performing cricketers, is the essence of the 2020-21 domestic cricket season, which commences from September 30. Once lowly paid, the top domestic cricket performers now have… Continue reading A+ category domestic player can earn over Rs 3 million, PCB
Swat squash named for Inter-Regional Boys Swimming Championship
PESHAWAR, Sep 08 (APP): Inter-Regional Boys Swimming Championship in connection with the Under-21 Games organized by the Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is going to start from today (Wednesday) wherein players from across the province are taking part. It is for the first time that the Regional Sports Officer Swat Kashif Farhan, who recently took… Continue reading Swat squash named for Inter-Regional Boys Swimming Championship
Commissioner Lahore holds meeting with DG, SBP
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP): Commissioner Lahore Division Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman had a meeting with Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh at National Hockey Stadium here on Monday. During the meeting, Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman and Adnan Arshad Aulakh discussed holding of various sports events and decided to hold mega sports events in… Continue reading Commissioner Lahore holds meeting with DG, SBP
Supreme Court dismisses petition against PCB
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sept 07 (APP): Justice Mushir Alam of the honourable Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a chamber appeal against the Pakistan Cricket Board in the Pakistan Super League live-streaming matter. The appeal was filed by former Islamabad Cricket Association President Shakeel Sheikh and former PCB BoG member Nauman Butt on 2nd June… Continue reading Supreme Court dismisses petition against PCB
Sajid Ali Khan wins 38km Defense Day Cycle Race
PESHAWAR, Sep 07 (APP): Sajid Ali Khan lifted the trophy after recording 44 minutes and 29sec by winning the 38km Defence Day Cycling Race held here on the Northern Bypass on Monday. Member Provincial Assembly Somi Falak Niaz was the chief guest. President of Pakistan Cycling Federation Syed Azhar Ali Shah, Provincial Cycling Association President… Continue reading Sajid Ali Khan wins 38km Defense Day Cycle Race
Women Junior, Senior Squash from Sept 11: Qamar Zaman
PESHAWAR, Sep 07 (APP): President Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Squash Association Qamar Zaman Monday said that Junior and Senior Girls Squash Championships would be held at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex from September 11. He said squash, along with other sports have badly been affected by the coronavirus. “We are trying to hold as many competitions as possible… Continue reading Women Junior, Senior Squash from Sept 11: Qamar Zaman
SARGODHA: September 07 – Archery players showing their skills during Defence Day Hockey Cup at Astroturf Hockey Stadium organized by Sports Department. APP photo by Hassan Mahmood
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SARGODHA: September 07 – GOC 3 Air Defense Division Maj. Gen. Asif Mahmood Goraya in a group photograph with players after distributing prize among the players during Defence Day Hockey Cup at Astroturf Hockey Stadium organized by Sports Department. APP photo by Hassan Mahmood
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SARGODHA: September 07 – GOC 3 Air Defense Division Maj. Gen. Asif Mahmood Goraya awarding winning trophy during Defence Day Hockey Cup at Astroturf Hockey Stadium organized by Sports Department. APP photo by Hassan Mahmood
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SARGODHA: September 07 – GOC 3 Air Defense Division Maj. Gen. Asif Mahmood Goraya distributing prize among the players during Defence Day Hockey Cup at Astroturf Hockey Stadium organized by Sports Department. APP photo by Hassan Mahmood
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SARGODHA: September 07 – GOC 3 Air Defense Division Maj. Gen. Asif Mahmood Goraya distributing prize among the players during Defence Day Hockey Cup at Astroturf Hockey Stadium organized by Sports Department. APP photo by Hassan Mahmood
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SARGODHA: September 07 – A view of hockey match played between Rashid Minhas Shaheed Hockey Club and Maj. Aziz Bhati Shaheed Hockey Club during Defence Day Hockey Cup at Astroturf Hockey Stadium organized by Sports Department. APP photo by Hassan Mahmood
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SARGODHA: September 07 – A view of hockey match played between Rashid Minhas Shaheed Hockey Club and Maj. Aziz Bhati Shaheed Hockey Club during Defence Day Hockey Cup at Astroturf Hockey Stadium organized by Sports Department. APP photo by Hassan Mahmood
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