Category: Sports

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi on Friday said arrival of world eleven in Pakistan was a big achievement and restoration of international cricket in the country was a task which was given to him. Talking to a private news channel, he said the world was satisfied with the situation… Continue reading Arrival of world eleven in Pakistan big achievement: Najam Sethi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Professional wrestler and former bare-knuckle boxer Wade Barrett said he loved visiting Pakistan and plans to make another visit soon to encourage wrestlers. Talking to a private news channel, Barret said it was an honour for him to be amongst 25 wrestlers from 18 countries, who participated in one of the… Continue reading Wrestler Wade Barrett looks forward to visiting Pakistan again

LAHORE, Aug 31 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that hundred percent security would be ensured for World XI and Pakistan matches. He said that best arrangements would be made for these matches on the pattern of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Final. The Chief Minister expressed these remarks while presiding over… Continue reading CM for ensuring World XI & Pakistan matches’ security

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) Thursday shortlisted six players for the World’s Men Team Championship scheduled to be held in France from November 26 to December 3. According to PSF, the trials for World’s Men Team Championship were conducted here in Mushaf Squash Complex from August 21 to 31 through which six… Continue reading PSF shortlist six players for World’s Men Team C’ship

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): The National Junior Athletics Championship will be staged here at the Pakistan Sports Complex in the last week of October. Talking to APP, Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) President, Maj. General (R) Muhammad Akram Sahi said a total of 15 teams from all over the country would be invited to participate… Continue reading National Jr Athletics C’ship in October

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): The Professional Squash Association (PSA) Thursday confirmed sanctioning of two PSA World Tour events to Pakistan in December following their decision to lift a ban imposed in February 2017 which prevented the country from hosting international Tour events due to security concerns. Both a men’s tournament, offering a $50,000 prize fund,… Continue reading PSA sanctions two World tour events to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Azhar Ali is the only Pakistani player in the top 10 of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings announced Thursday. Azhar stands on 7th position with 769 points with an average of 46.86. Meanwhile, Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope have attained career-best positions in the Rankings after performances in Leeds… Continue reading Azhar ranked 7th in ICC Rankings

LAHORE, Aug 31 (APP)- Former Pakistan Cricket captain, Muhammad Yousaf said on Thursday that the tour of ICC World XI will pave the way of international cricket to Pakistan. “It is beginning of resumption of international cricket in Pakistan and it is going to be a very important cricket activity after a long gap of… Continue reading World XI tour to pave way for international cricket, Yousaf

LAHORE, Aug 30 (APP): Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sathi said on Wednesday said the Anti Corruption Tribunal verdict against spot fixer Sharjeel Khan is a vindication of our policy of zero tolerance against corrupt practices in the game of cricket. “The PCB Anti Corruption and Vigilance Department deserves great credit for identifying the culprits… Continue reading Zero tolerance against corrupt practices , PCB Chairman Sathi

LAHORE, Aug 30 (APP): Opener Sharjeel Khan has been banned for five years from playing all forms of cricket for his role in spot fixing which rocked the Pakistan Super League earlier this year in United Arab Emirates. Sharjeel has been found guilty for his part in the spot fixing for playing two dot balls… Continue reading PSL spot fixer Sharjeel Khan banned for five years

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Former cricketer Rana Naved-ul-Hasan Wednesday termed International Cricket Council (ICC) World XI’s tour to Pakistan as a milestone that would prove a valuable medium for Pakistan cricket. The World XI will play three Twenty20s for the Independence Cup against Pakistan under lights at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on September 12,… Continue reading Rana terms World XI tour to Pakistan ‘a milestone’

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Former South African bowler Allan Donald expressed his delight at the return of cricket to Pakistan. Terming the deprivation of Pakistani cricket fans as “catastrophic,” the South African star said he hopes for a complete return of international cricket to Pakistan. “I really feel gutted for the people of Pakistan being… Continue reading Delighted to see international cricket returning to Pakistan: Allan Donald

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistan cricket team head coach Mickey Arthur terms World XI tour as Pakistan’s best chance to announce that it is safe for cricket. While talking to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), he said that Pakistan is a safe country to play cricket. He said that Pakistani fans will get to see their… Continue reading World XI tour to open gates for cricket in Pakistan: Mickey Arthur

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): The Pakistan blind cricket team training camp in preparations for the Fifth Edition of World Cup Cricket of the Blind would be held in Okara from September 9 to 15. The World Cup Cricket of the Blind (ODI format) is scheduled to be held in January 2018 in Pakistan and UAE.… Continue reading Pak blind cricket team training camp from Sep 9

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) has shortlisted five players for World Men’s Team Squash Championship scheduled to be held in France from November 26 to December 1. According to PSF vice president Qamar Zaman a total of 10 players participated in the trials. “The players’ shortlisted include Farhan Zaman, Israr Ahmed, Imad… Continue reading PSF shortlists five players for World Men’s Team Squash C’ship

LAHORE,Aug 30 (APP)- Director General Sports Punjab,Zulfiqar Ahmad Ghumman said on Wednesday that the Chief Minister Punjab’s Talent Hunt Programme will bring revolution in the field of sports as new talent will be identified in a number of sports across the province. “We will be launching this activity simultaneously in October in all the districts… Continue reading CM Talent hunt programme to unearth talent:DG SBP

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): POPO Academy clinched World Health Organizations (WHO) Women Football Trophy played here at the H-8 Ground. POPO Academy beat Islamabad by 2-1 in the final to win the trophy. Abia scored the lone goal for Islamabad in the 10th minute of the first half which was equalized 1-1 by Hafisa of… Continue reading POPO Academy seals Women Football Trophy

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday appointed Sir Richie Richardson as match referee for Independence Cup to be played between World XI and Pakistan in Lahore next month. World XI and Pakistan will play three Twenty20 matches at Gaddafi stadium on September 12, September 13 and September 15, said a press release… Continue reading Richardson named match referee for Independence Cup