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KARACHI, Jun 19 (APP): Fakhar Zaman, whose scintillating knock of 114 paved the way for Pakistan’s stunning victory against India in the ICC Champions Trophy final, is an ex-sailor of Pakistan Navy. Fakhar Zaman had remained a part of the Pakistan Navy Cricket team for seven years, according to a Pakistan Navy press release issued… Continue reading Fakhar Zaman an ex-sailor of Pakistan Navy

MULTAN, June 19 (APP): Former ICC president Zaheer Abbas, said on Monday that Pakistan had paid back in the same coin to India in Champions trophy final as latter had done in a pool match on June 4, 2017. Talking to APP, Asian Bradman said defeating India by 180 runs was a tremendous victory and… Continue reading Pakistan pays India back in same coin in Champions trophy final

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP): Former Twenty Skipper Shahid Afridi believes Pakistan has the ability to develop into one of the top three teams by the time the 2019 World Cup to be played in England. Pakistan thumped defending champions India by 180 runs to clinch their maiden ICC Champions Trophy title on Sunday. “This squad… Continue reading Pakistan to be one of top three teams by 2019 WC: Afridi

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): After conceding three consecutive defeats, Pakistan finally tasted victory when they defeated Scotland 3-1 in their last pool match of the Hockey World League Semifinal Round against Scotland on Monday at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. According to information received her, Pakistan started extremely well as within the first five minutes,… Continue reading Hockey World League Semifinal Round: Pakistan defeat Scotland 3-1

LAHORE,June 19 (APP): Fast bowler Hassan Ali was named player of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 after he bowled Pakistan to its maiden ICC Champions Trophy title at The Oval. According to information made available to APP by the International Cricket Council here on Monday,the 181 runs victory over traditional rival India was also Pakistan’s… Continue reading Pakistan’s Hassan Ali named player of Champions trophy tournament

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

ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP): Pakistan’s middle order batsmen Muhammad Hafeez and Imad Wasim gave a 71-run partnership. Pakistan achieved the 300 landmark with Hafeez hitting a six in 45.2 overs. Hafeez (57 not out on 37 balls) and Imad on (25 not out on 21 balls) remained unbeaten. Hafeez played brilliantly smashing a quick 57… Continue reading Hafeez, Imad provide 71-run partnership

ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP): Pakistani openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman on Sunsday provided a 128-run partnership. Azhar smashed 59 runs off 71 balls including six 4s and a six before getting run out in the 22nd over of Ravichandran Ashwin. Fakhar, however, fell on the first ball of 33rd over when he was caught… Continue reading Pakistani openers provide 128-run partnership

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): Pakistan lost to India by a margin of 1-7 in their group game of the World Hockey League (WHL) semi-final being played in London. With the win, India had confirmed their place at the top of their group. India were leading 3-0 at half-time and added four more goals in the… Continue reading Pakistan lose to India in WHL semis

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

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): A four-member Pakistan team will participate in Asian Team & 6 Red Snooker Championship scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from June 28 to July 5. According to details, Asian Team & 6 Red Snooker Championship was previously scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from May 13 to 19… Continue reading Four Pak cueists to participate in Asian C’ship

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