ISLAMABAD, Jun 04 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday named a 15-member squad for the two-match Twenty-20 series against Scotland to be played on June 12 and 13, respectively. The National Selection Committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq after consultation with Captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Head Coach Mickey Arthur has announced the T20 squad, said a… Continue reading PCB name T20 squad for Scotland series
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Historical Shandur Polo Festival in July this year
PESHAWAR, June 2 (APP):After over two years, the annual Shandur Polo Festival will be held on its old schedule in July this year, an official of the Tourism Corporation, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Saturday said. Talking to APP, he said, “It will be organized from July 7 to 9, as for a couple of years the annual… Continue reading Historical Shandur Polo Festival in July this year
Hafeez Bhatti prompted as Director Sports
LAHORE, Jun 01 (APP):Sports Department Punjab on Friday issued promotion orders of Deputy Director Muhammad Hafeez Bhatti as Director Sports (BS-19) after approval from the Provincial Selection Board. The meeting of Provincial Selection Board was held in March this year in which the promotion of Hafeez Bhatti was approved, said a spokesman for the SBP… Continue reading Hafeez Bhatti prompted as Director Sports
Ramadan basketball: three matches decided
LAHORE, May 31 (APP):Frank Five Club, Don Basco Urdu Medium and DHA Club scored victories in Ramadan Mubarak Basketball Tournament, here on Thursday at Don Basco courts. Frank Five outstroked Don Basco Urdu Medium 71-52 points; in a reserve match Don Basco beat University of Lahore 71-52. The DHA Club made short work of Lahore… Continue reading Ramadan basketball: three matches decided
Four matches decided in Bahria floodlit cricket tournament
LAHORE, May 31 (APP):Four matches were decided on the opening day of the Bahria Town floodlit cricket tournament at Bahria stadium here on Wednesday night. Green Caps Lahore King, ASK Marketing and Adnan Club fashioned out victories after beating their respective opponents. In the first match, Green Caps beat Youngsters Club by 28 runs. Lahore… Continue reading Four matches decided in Bahria floodlit cricket tournament
Three matches decided in Ramadan basketball tournament
LAHORE, May 30 (APP):Three matches were decided in the Ramadan Mubarak floodlit basketball tournament here on Wednesday at Don Basco school courts. Don Basco Urdu Medium ,Don Basco English Medium and DHA fashioned out victories against their respective opponents and all marched ahead. Don Basco urdu medium scored a narrow 56-55 points win over Ravians… Continue reading Three matches decided in Ramadan basketball tournament
PHF condoles the death of mother of manager Wapda hockey team
LAHORE, May 30 (APP):President ,Pakistan Hockey Federation, Brig retd Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and Secretary, Shahbaz Ahmad have condoled the death of mother of manager ,Wapda hockey team, Sagheer Ahmad. In their condolence message here on Wednesday, both the PHF officials expressed their heart felt sympathies with the bereaved family members and prayed to Allah Almighty… Continue reading PHF condoles the death of mother of manager Wapda hockey team
Efforts being made for promotion of table tennis: President PTTF
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP):President of Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) , Khawaja Hassan has said that efforts are being made for promotion of table tennis in country. He said that Master Table Tennis Tournament will be held at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad after Eid UL Fitr, in which more than fifty men and women players… Continue reading Efforts being made for promotion of table tennis: President PTTF
Bahria Town floodlit cricket tournament
LAHORE, May 29 (APP):The fourth edition of the Bahria Town Floodlit Cricket Tournament will roll into action here from Wednesday at Bahria Cricket Stadium Bahria Town. Teams from all over Pakistan will participate in the event being held under the aegis of Bahria Town sports wing. Mian Usman Executive Director Athar Associates Bahria Town Lahore… Continue reading Bahria Town floodlit cricket tournament
Women T20 Asia Cup Tournament begins from June 1
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Women’s T20 Asia Cup Tournament will be held in Malaysia from 1st to 11th of next month, under the aegis of Asian Cricket Council. Six teams including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and host Malaysia will participate in the event, Radio Pakistan reported. Each team will play one match against each… Continue reading Women T20 Asia Cup Tournament begins from June 1
Secretary Sports Punjab greets Pak cricket team
LAHORE, May 28 (APP):Secretary Sports Punjab, Muhammad Aamir Jan has congratulated Pakistan cricket team on winning the first Test match with an impressive nine wicket win over hosts England at Lord’s. In his congratulatory message here on Monday, Aamir Jan appreciated Pakistan cricketers’ excellent teamwork in the series opener. He lauded the performance of pacer… Continue reading Secretary Sports Punjab greets Pak cricket team
Meeting called to finalize preparations for Asian Games
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has called a meeting in the first week of June to finalize the preparations for the 2018 Asian Games. The 2018 Asian Games are scheduled to be held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. According to PSB Director Media Azam Dar, the meeting… Continue reading Meeting called to finalize preparations for Asian Games
Guinness approves Bodla’s 10th record
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Guinness Book of World Record has approved Pakistani Taekwondo black belt Ahmad Amin Bodla’s record of full contact punches in one hour holding 1kg weight in each hand. Talking to APP, Bodla said his approved record is of 18,188 full contact punches in one hour holding 1kg weight in each hand. He… Continue reading Guinness approves Bodla’s 10th record
Pak cricket team felicitated
LAHORE, May 28 (APP):Secretary Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan has felicitated Pakistan cricket team on winning the Test match by nine wickets against hosts England at the historic cricket ground Lord’s. In his message on Monday, Aamir Jan appreciated Pakistan cricketers’ excellent teamwork in the series opener. He lauded the performance of pacer Muhammad Abbas,… Continue reading Pak cricket team felicitated
Jansher meets Peshawar Mayor
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Squash Legend Jansher Khan had a meeting with Muhammad Asim Khan Mayor of Peshawar at his residence on Monday. During the meeting Mayor of Peshawar commended the true services of Jansher and paid him a heartily tribute, said a press release issued here. He said that 8 World Champion belonging to Peshawar… Continue reading Jansher meets Peshawar Mayor
Lord’s victory a sign team establishing as test side, Zaheer Abbas
LAHORE, May 28 (APP):Former Pakistan Cricket captain and batting great, Zaheer Abbas said on Monday that Pakistan cricket team’s memorable victory at Lord’s is a sign that the team is well on path on re-establishing its name as a talented and winning combination test side. “The young Pakistani team produced a wonderful display of skills… Continue reading Lord’s victory a sign team establishing as test side, Zaheer Abbas
MOL Pakistan hosts sports events in KP
PESHAWAR, May 28 (APP):MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Co, BV organized sporting events with an aim to revive sports activities. The events recently concluded in Karak, Kohat and adjoining areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this connection, the company sponsored its famous Cricket Mela in Karak, which is being organised since the last ten years. The… Continue reading MOL Pakistan hosts sports events in KP
Pakistan fined for slow over-rate
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Pakistan have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the Lord’s Test against England, which the green-shirts won by nine wickets on Sunday to go one-up in the two-Test series. Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fine after Sarfraz Ahmed’s side was ruled to… Continue reading Pakistan fined for slow over-rate
Abbas moves into top 20 of ICC rankings
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Mohammad Abbas leads a trio of Pakistan fast bowlers who have moved up in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after contributing in a memorable nine-wicket victory over England in the Lord’s Test that ended on Sunday. The 28-year-old Abbas’s player of the match haul of eight for 64 has helped… Continue reading Abbas moves into top 20 of ICC rankings
Pakistan thrash England to win first Test
London, May 27 (AFP/APP):Pakistan completed a convincing nine-wicket victory over England to win the first Test at Lord’s with more than a day to spare on Sunday. Set a target of just 64 on the fourth morning, Pakistan finished on 66 for one before lunch to go 1-0 up in this two-match series ahead of… Continue reading Pakistan thrash England to win first Test
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