Category: Sports

ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) Wednesday named former captain Shahid Afridi as Pakistan’s Champion ambassador for the Champions Trophy to be staged at three venues of England and Wales from June 1 to 18. Commenting on his appointment, Afridi, who scored 167 runs and took 14 wickets in 13 Champions Trophy… Continue reading ICC name Afridi as Pakistan’s ambassador for CT

LAHORE, April 11 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday issued a Notice of Charge to former opener Nasir Jamshaid for violation of Articles 2.4.6 and 2.4.7 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code. Nasir who has been accused for his alleged involvement in the spot fixing scandal, which rocked the Pakistan Super League in March this… Continue reading PCB issues notice of charge to Nasir Jamshid

LAHORE, April 11 (APP): The 62nd edition of the National Weightlifting Championship will be held here from Wednesday at Railways Stadium under the auspices of Pakistan Railways Sports Board. “Country’s top lifters will exhibit their prowess and lifting abilities during the two-day premier activity,” said Sports Officer, Pakistan Railways Sports Board, Rashid Mehmood Butt, while… Continue reading National weightlifting championship

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (APP): Ghauri Club earned victory in the 1st Mayor Football Cup 2017 being played here at the different venues of the federal capital. Ghauri Club beat Evergreen Club by 4-1 at Karachi Company Ground. Ghauri club scored through Ali Haider (48 minute, 55 minute, 68 minute & 85 minute). The lone scorer… Continue reading Ghauri Club victorious

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (APP): Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) would be supplying 800 blind cricket balls to Australia and England within two to three weeks. Talking to APP, a PBCC official said 300 balls would be supplied to Australia while 500 to England in two to three weeks time. “Pakistan made balls are supplied to all blind cricket playing nations,”… Continue reading PBCC to supply blind cricket balls to foreign countries

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): PTV clinched the Patrons Trophy Grade-II 2016-17 here at the Diamond Ground on Tuesday. PTV beat ZTBL by 71 runs in the final. Chasing a target of 327 runs ZTBL started the day with overnight score of 118 for the loss of seven wickets in their second innings. ZTBL had scored 96 runs in their… Continue reading PTV wins Patrons Trophy

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): An astro-turf would be laid in the Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium at Rawalpindi in June. Talking to APP, Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh said a green astro-turf would be laid in the Hockey Stadium amounting to Rs 50 million. “The whole stadium project is of Rs 140 million,” he said. He said a national… Continue reading Astro-turf to be laid in Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium by June

LAHORE, April 10 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated Pakistani cricket team on winning 2nd one day match against West Indies. In a felicitation message, the Chief Minister said that splendid century of Baber Azam and remarkable bowling of Hassan Ali had played an important role in the success of Pakistan… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Pakistani team on winning 2nd ODI

KARACHI, Apr. 10 (APP): Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair has recommended the raise in the budgetary allocation for sports sector in the province. In a meeting with former test cricketer Shoaib Mohammad, he said the drive against terrorism makes all the more important to streamline sports and healthy recreational activities. “All resources must be pooled for… Continue reading Governor seeks funds to streamline cricket, other sports activities

ISLAMABAD, April 10 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) would be sending under-18 team to participate in junior domestic championship in Australia. Talking to APP, the PHF Secretary Shahbaz Ahmad Sr., who led Pakistan team to 1994 Men’s Hockey World Cup victory, said national under-18 team would be flying to Australia on Thursday (April 13) to… Continue reading Pak U18 team to participate in Australian C’ship

LAHORE,Apr 10 (APP): Golden Eagles beat Chaudhary Sports by three wickets in the final and won the title of 7th Amar Cables T-20 Veterans Cricket Championship here on Monday at Shah Faisal cricket ground. Chaudhary Sports batting first made 149/7 in 20 overs after Golden Eagles captain Muhammad Salman Khan won the toss and invited… Continue reading Golden Eagles wins T20 veterans cricket championship

ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP): Capital Development Authority (CDA), PEF Chaser, Youngster and Huma clubs win matches of the 1st Mayor Football Cup 2017 being played here at the different venues of the Federal Capital. CDA beat Falcon club 3-0 at Karachi Company Ground. CDA scored through Noman (55th minutes), Asad (65th minutes) and Taseer (80th minutes).… Continue reading CDA, PEF Chaser, Youngster, Huma clubs win matches

ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP): Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Monday said the final and some matches of the fifth edition of the Blind Cricket World Cup 2018 would be played in Pakistan. Talking to APP, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah said Pakistan would be hosting the 2018 World Cup matches in Pakistan and Dubai. “Besides… Continue reading Blind CWC 2018 final to be held in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Apr 9 (APP): Three more matches decided when Khyber Alhaj Eagle, Bajaur Nagayanli and Bajaur Blues advanced to next round after recording victories against their respective rivals in the ongoing FATA Super League Twenty20 Cricket Tournament being played at Bajaur Sports Complex on Sunday. In the first match Khyber Alhaj Eagle club won the toss… Continue reading Three more matches decided in FATA Super League Twenty20 Cricket

HYDERABAD, April 8 (APP): The 7th stage of the ‘Tour De Sindh’ bicycle race began from Sehwan in Jamshoro district on Saturday morning and culminated at Bhit Shah, Matiari, district after covering a distance of 164 kilometers. The cyclists pedaled their way from Sehwan to Aamri, Qazi Ahmed, Benazirabad, Sakrand and Hala towns before arriving… Continue reading “Tour De Sindh Cycle Race” culminated at Bhit Shah

LAHORE, Apr 7 (APP)- The three rounds contest of Juniors Amateur Golf Championship got off to a great start at the par 72, Garrison Golf and Country Club Golf Course here on Friday, To facilitate the young ones,the Pakistan Golf Federation have bracketed the male participating competitors in age categories 18-21,15-17 and 11-14 and as… Continue reading Junior amateur golf championship begins

ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): The first-ever cricket stadium for the visually impaired players whose construction work is in-progress in Lahore, would be completed in September this year. Talking to APP, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah said the construction work of the cricket stadium is in full swing and the cricket stadium is likely to be… Continue reading Blind cricket stadium to be completed in September

LAHORE, Apr 6 (APP)- Pakistan test captain Misbah ul Haq said on Thursday that he will be retiring from the game after three test match series against West Indies. “I have decided to call it a day after finishing my last assignment which is the tour of West Indies and I want to end it… Continue reading Misbah to retire after West Indies tour