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  Inzamam-ul-Haq to head national men’s selection committee • Urdu version of the media release is attached Lahore, 7 August 2023:   Member of the 1992 World Cup winning squad and former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has been appointed as the chief selector of the national men’s selection committee. This committee – which includes Mickey Arthur, team director, Grant Bradburn, head ...

  Pakistan Special Olympics Coach Goes Missing in Berlin; Concerns Raised Over Human Trafficking in Sports Musarrat Ullah Jan   In a concerning development, the coach of the Pakistan Special Olympics team has disappeared in Berlin, Germany. This critical news comes to light amid increasing worries over human trafficking in the world of sports. Adding to the complexity of the ...

Surrey Jaguars have made their way to the final Brampton The Playoff stages of the Global T20 Canada saw the Surrey Jaguars register a comprehensive 38 run victory over the Vancouver Knights in Qualifier 1 to find themselves in the final. Their victory was enabled by the sensational bowling performances of Junaid Siddique (4/22), Ruben Trumpelmann (2/26) and Karthik Meiyappan ...

  Serious Challenges Arise in Merger of Provincial Sports Directorate and Merged Districts In a late-night meeting last week, directors of the Provincial Sports Directorate and sports directors from the merged districts came together to discuss various issues related to the merger. However, a decision is yet to be reached as problems continue to escalate. One major concern is the ...

  “Conflict of Interests in University Sports and Talent Hunt Program Raises Concerns in Pakistan” Musarrat Ullah Jan In matters concerning university-level sports in Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has been under scrutiny for potential conflicts of interest in sports selection and committees. Recent revelations have sparked debates over the fairness of the process. The HEC oversees various sports ...

  “30 Years of Dedication and Merit Dismissed: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Only International Level Cricket Coach Faces Unemployment” Musarrat Ullah Jan In a disheartening turn of events, Irfan Babu, the only international level coach of Moazullah Khan Cricket Academy, faces unemployment after being dismissed as a Daily Wage coach. With an impressive coaching career that spans three decades, Irfan Babu has ...

  Shahwaiz Irfan’s second successive half-century takes Shaheens to final   Shahwaiz Irfan’s second successive century and a four-fer from Ali Asfand led Shaheens to an eight-wicket win over Papua New Guinea at the DXC Arena on Friday evening. The win means Shaheens also qualify for the final and will take on Northern Territory Strike at the same venue. Chasing ...

  Gender Disparities and Mismanagement in Peshawar Board Competitions Musarrat Ullah Jan Competitions are organized every year in October and November under the management of Peshawar Board. Despite this, there are significant gender disparities and issues with mismanagement in these events. Every year, Peshawar Board teams visit different places, but surprisingly, the Female Sports Director of Peshawar Inter Board and ...

Shawaiz Irfan’s half-century leads Shaheens to third successive win Darwin, 2 August 2023: Shawaiz Irfan’s attacking half-century and a disciplined bowling performance led Pakistan Shaheens to a 43-run win over Melbourne Stars at the TIO Stadium in Darwin on Wednesday evening. This was Shaheens’ third successive win in the Top End T20 Series. Opting to bat first, Shaheens’ opening pair ...

Misbah-ul-Haq to lead high-profile Cricket Technical Committee Lahore, 2 August 2023: The Pakistan Cricket Board has constituted a high-profile Cricket Technical Committee (CTC), consisting former Pakistan captains Misbah-ul-Haq (head), Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez. The CTC will provide recommendations on cricket-related matters, including, but not limited to the overall domestic structure, scheduling, playing conditions, appointment of the national selection committees, appointment ...