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ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP):Bating legend Javed Miandad Wednesday advised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the green-shirts to focus on giving the best in the series against Sri Lanka this month. The Sri Lankan team would be touring Pakistan for three ODIs and as many Twenty20s in September and October. Karachi’s National Stadium would host the… Continue reading Pakistan should focus on giving best in series against Sri Lanka: Miandad

LAHORE, Sep 11 (APP):Women’s cricket has come a long way in recent years and Humaira Farrukh is a shining example of being the first women umpire from Pakistan. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a concerted effort to promote the game which has resulted in some inspired results this year. After beating West Indies for… Continue reading Humaira the first women cricket umpire from Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP):A 19-member Pakistan contingent, comprising 13 players and six officials departed for Iran from Islamabad Airport on Wednesday to feature in the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship. The 20th edition of the championship is scheduled to be held in Tehran, the capital city of Iran from September 13 to 21.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (APP):A 19-member Pakistan squad will leave for Iran on Wednesday to participate in the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship. The 20th edition of the championship is scheduled to be held in Tehran, the capital city of Iran from September 13 to 21. “Our team is comprised of 13 players and six officials,” Secretary… Continue reading Pak squad to depart for Asian Volleyball C’ship on Wednesday

LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its shock and grief at the news of legendary leg-spinner Abdul Qadir’s passing and has sent a message of condolence to his family. PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani said here “We are devastated with the news of Abdul Qadir’s passing and on behalf of the PCB,… Continue reading PCB pays tribute to Abdul Qadir

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP):Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr. Fahmida Mirza on Saturday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of legendary cricketer Abdul Qadir. The minister prayed to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in eternal  peace and give courage to his family to bear this irreparable loss fortitude, said… Continue reading IPC Minister expresses sorrow over demise of legendary cricketer Qadir

LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):Former spin legend Abdul Qadir Khan died here on Friday night following a massive heart attack. The 67 -year-old former test cricketer and one of greatest spin king of cricket history felt severe chest pain and was taken to a local hospital where he died due to cardiac arrest. He was born… Continue reading Former test cricketer Abdul Qadir passes away

LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):President, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Brig (retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, Secretary, Muhammad Asif Bajwa have condoled the sad assimilation of Ms.Parveen Sikandar Gill, former Secretary, PHF women wing and former MPA. In a condolence message to the members of the bereaved family members, the PHF officials expressed their heart felt sympathies with… Continue reading PHF condoles death of former Secretary, women wing

LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):In a bid to bridge the gap between domestic and international cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be implementing Kookaburra balls in the upcoming domestic cricket season, which begins on 14 September. Despite Pakistan’s men’s team playing its home Tests with the Kookaburra brand, the country’s first-class cricket was being played… Continue reading Test players support use of Kookaburra cricket balls in domestic season

LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):President Pakistan Olympic Association, Lt Gen (retd) Syed Arif Hasan has been elected as the member of the Sports Committee of Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) for the Asia, becoming the first Pakistani to become part of the CGF’s Management. This CGF Sports Committee is entrusted with the tasks to act as an… Continue reading President POA, Gen Arif elected as member of Commonwealth Asia

LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be holding open trials for U13 and U16 players from 12 September till 20 September under the U13 Catch Young and U16 PCB-Pepsi Cricket Stars programmes. The trials will be held across 82 cities of the country, under the new domestic structure, which was launched on… Continue reading Open trials of U13,U16 players from 12 September

LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board has rolled out clear pathway for next generation to achieve the goal of enhancement of quality at the first-class level, one of the primary objectives of reforming the domestic cricket structure is to maximize utilization of the abundance of cricketing talent in the country. That, PCB believes, is now… Continue reading PCB rolls out clear pathway for next generation cricketers

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP):Air Vice Marshal Aamir Masood was unanimously elected as the Senior Vice President of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) in the 46th Annual General Council Meeting of PSF at Air Headquarters, Islamabad on Thursday. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, who is also President PSF… Continue reading Aamir Masood elected as Senior vice President PSF

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):As the Sri Lanka’s tour to Pakistan series draws closer, the tickets for the series would go on sale after September 10. The Sri Lankan team would be touring Pakistan for three ODIs and as many Twenty20s in September and October. Karachi’s National Stadium would host the ODI series beginning September 27,… Continue reading Pak-SL tickets to on sale next week

ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP):Former leg-spin wizard Abdul Qadir said on Wednesday that he was not surprised at Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to give dual role of coach and chief selector to Misbah-ul-Haq. “It was understood. I don’t see anything surprising in that. The board had already decided to appoint him head coach as well… Continue reading PCB’s decision to give dual role to Misbah not surprising: Abdul Qadir

LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Wednesday was confirmed as Pakistan’s national team head coach in all three formats on a three-year contract with former captain Waqar Younis getting the slot of bowling coach. In line with the Pakistan Cricket Boards commitment to ensure transparency, accountability and role clarity at all levels, Misbah was… Continue reading Misbah appointed Pakistan head coach, Waqar bowling coach

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP):The Professional Squash Association (PSA) on Tuesday announced its calendar for the 2019-20 PSA World Tour season, which would see 29 tournaments take place across five continents between September 2019 to June 2020. The PSA World Tour is the pinnacle of professional men’s and women’s squash and makes up part of the… Continue reading PSA announces its 2019-20 World Tour Calendar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP):A top official of Pakistan Cricket Board, privy to the entire development, on Tuesday disclosed that board has in principle decided to hire former skipper Misbahul Haq for the two exclusive top slots of Batting and Head Coach and announcement to this effect was expected on Wednesday. “Misbah is expected to be… Continue reading Misbah most likely to win batting, head coach slots: PCB official

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP):A three-member Pakistani team would make a maiden appearance in the 2019 International Visually Impaired Archery Championship scheduled to be held in Andorra from September 25 to 30. According to Pakistan Blind Archery Federation Secretary Tanveer Ahmed, the players have been going through intensive training at Sports Complex, Rawalpindi. “A 15-day training… Continue reading Pak team to make appearance in 2019 Int’l Visually Impaired Archery C’ship