Next month’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 will take place in one of the greatest cricketing nations on earth – New Zealand. The number one summer sport, and second only to rugby all year round, the Kiwis are simply a nation of cricket lovers. They have over 70,000 registered players, while figures released by New Zealand Cricket in the ...
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Sarfaraz, Roy and Umar star in Gladiators second successive 200-plus chase
Lahore, 13 February 2022: Quetta Gladiators delivered a second successive 200-plus chase as they defeated Islamabad United by five wickets in a last over thriller at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore in the 18th fixture of the HBL Pakistan Super League 7 on Saturday night. Gladiators captain Sarfaraz Ahmed (player of the match) took his side home with an unbeaten 50-run contribution. Set ...
Read More »How teams made it to New Zealand
With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 now just a matter of weeks away, the excitement is building as we near a month-long feast of cricket. From Australia to Bangladesh, the best teams in the world are applying the finishing touches to their preparation after a five-year journey to New Zealand. Here we take a look at how all ...
Read More »Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to defend Pakistan Cup from 2 March
Lahore, 12 February 2022: Pakistan Cup – the final tournament of the domestic season 2021-22, will commence from 2 March to 31 March at three venues across the country. On the opening day, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – the defending champions will take on Central Punjab at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The 33-match tournament, to be played on double-league basis, will ...
Read More »Fakhar, Zaman inspired Qalandars end Sultans’ unbeaten run
Match 17 – Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultans by 52 runs Player of the match – Fakhar Zaman Saturday’s fixture – Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators The official nomenclature of the tournament is HBL PSL. Media houses are instructed to use correct event nomenclature in all texts, headlines and bulletins Lahore, 12 February 2022: Backed by passionate support of home fans, Lahore ...
Read More »MEDIA RELEASE: BAKSH: HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE UNSUNG HEROES
BAKSH: HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE UNSUNG HEROES Tournament Director, Fawwaz Baksh, is sending a “loud thanks” to all the unsung heroes of the recent ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022. While stating he “takes great pride in what the West Indies has achieved in successfully hosting this challenging tournament”, he stressed “the real spotlight should be on the ...
Read More »Tunisian Para athletics athlete Yassine Gharbi suspended for three years for committing an anti-doping rule violation
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has suspended Tunisian Para athletics athlete Yassine Gharbi for a period of three years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV). The Tunisian, who competes in the men’s T54 class, returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for Prohibited Substances in a urine sample provided Out-of-Competition on 7 December 2020. The substance was boldenone and its ...
Read More »Kings have a mountain to climb after fifth straight defeat
Karachi Kings suffered their fifth successive home defeat while Islamabad United notched up their third win in the HBL Pakistan Super League at the National Stadium on Sunday. Alex Hales and Paul Stirling provided third 50 runs plus opening start as Islamabad United collected 177 for six in 20 overs. While Islamabad United scored 53 for no loss in their PowerPlay overs, ...
Read More »Zaman’s sensational final over earns Qalandars thrilling win
Lahore Qalandars fast bowler Zaman Khan (player of the match) produced a stunning final over conceding a mere three runs with 12 needed for a win by Islamabad United to earn a thrilling win for his side in the 12th fixture of the HBL Pakistan Super League 7 played at the National Stadium, Karachi on Saturday. The right-arm pacer dismissed Asif Ali ...
Read More »Pakistan will hold 14th South Asian Games in a befitting manner: Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti
LAHORE (Feb 11, 2022): Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti has expressed his determination to hold 14th edition of South Asian Games in a befitting manner. “The preparations for the mega games have been started and the Pakistan contingent will participate in the South Asian Games with full preparation and devotion,” he said this while addressing ...
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