Pakistan Under-19 squad off to Sri Lanka
Rohail Nazir (captain, wicket-keeper) (Islamabad); Mohammad Taha (vice-captain) (Karachi); Abbas Afridi (FATA); Akhtar Shah (Quetta); Basit Ali (Multan); Haider Ali (Rawalpindi); Khayyam Khan (wicketkeeper) (Abbottabad); Mohammad Haris (Peshawar); Mohammad Junaid (Quetta); Mohammad Wasim (FATA); Niaz Khan (Peshawar); Saim Ayub (Karachi); Shiraz Khan (Rawalpindi); Suleman Shafqat (Faisalabad) and Qasim Akram (Lahore) Azam Khan (coach-cum-manager), Mohtashim Rasheed (assistant coach), Faheem Shah ...
Afridi says balanced Pakistan have no excuse now
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi says the side have injected the right amount of experience into their World Cup squad with the late inclusions of pacemen Wahab Riaz and Mohammed Amir, and have no excuse for poor performance now. Riaz?s hostile spell to Australian Shane Watson was one of the highlights of the 2015 World Cup, but the 33-year-old ...
Pakistan swimmer Kiran Khan recognised by World Olympians Association
Pakistan woman swimmer Kiran Khan is ecstatic after receiving a recognition certificate from the World Olympians Association. ?I faced all the problems with determination to reach this point,? Kiran said.
PCB signs two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Thursday extended the scope of its Corporate Social Responsibility when they signed a two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF), one of the most respected and prestigious charity organisations set up by an ex-player. SAF has been able to accomplish various milestones in this short span from its inception and striving for betterment and ...
South Africa down Pakistan in final T20I to win series 3-2
Lizelle Lee and Nadine de Klerk?s unbroken second wicket century stand helped South Africa women win the five-match T20I series 3-2 against Pakistan women on Thursday at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. Lee, who was later adjudged, player of the match, returned undefeated on 75 off 48 balls with 11 fours and two sixes, while Klerk scored an unbeaten 37 ...
Federer, Nadal threaten Djokovic bid for historic Slam
Having clinched the 2018 Wimbledon and US Open titles and then a seventh Australian Open crown in January this year, the Serb is tantalisingly close to another ?Djoko Slam?. Federer and Nadal, with 20 and 17 career Grand Slam titles each respectively, may be ahead of 15-time major winner Djokovic in total hauls and have also completed career Slams. ...
Uncertainty over Serena fitness, Osaka form at Roland Garros
Serena Williams heads into this year?s French Open as an outsider for a Grand Slam title for possibly the first time in 20 years, with questions surrounding her fitness after a poor start to the season, while Naomi Osaka needs to rediscover her best form to solidify her position at the top of the women?s game with a third ...
Qatar World Cup to be played with 32 teams: FIFA
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played with 32 teams after a proposed expansion of the tournament to 48 sides was scrapped, FIFA announced on Thursday. World football?s governing body said in a statement that ?following a thorough and comprehensive consultation process with the involvement of all the relevant stakeholders, it was concluded that under the current ...
Ronaldo heads Portugal squad for Nations League
Ronaldo, Portugal?s leading scorer with 156 goals and most capped player with 85 appearances, was included as expected, the 34-year-old having returned to the squad after missing six matches last year following an agreement with coach Fernando Santos.
Premier League to discuss racism with Man City’s Sterling
The Premier League will welcome discussions with Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling and other players to tackle racism in the game, the league said on Thursday. Sterling, 24, who is leading the fight against racism in soccer, said on Tuesday that he hoped to speak to officials at England’s Football Association and the top flight during the close season ...
Tokyo Olympics 2020 organisers welcome IOC boxing decision
There is obviously much work to be done by Mr. Watanabe?s committee but we have got no doubt that with the cooperation of the organising committee we can meet the expectations and dreams of all athletes.? The IOC has made gender equality a priority leading into Tokyo 2020 yet at the last two Olympics there have been three boxing ...
Putin honours Infantino with state medal over 2018 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino thanked Russia on Thursday for hosting the ?best World Cup ever? as President Vladimir Putin presented him with a state award for his role in making last year?s tournament possible. Infantino, with the Order of Friendship medal pinned to his lapel, replied: ?You welcomed the world as friends, and the world has created bonds ...
Kohli Honoured To Be World Cup Target For 'X-factor' Archer
Barbados-born bowler Archer, who has impressed in the Premier League, was included in England's 15-man squad for the Cup despite having played just three one-day internationals. The 24-year-old Sussex quick, capable of bowling at 90 miles-an-hour (145kmh), celebrated his inclusion by setting his sights on dismissing , long one of the 's leading batsmen, during the ...
Finch Plays Down Smith And Warner World Cup Security Concerns
There have long been concerns the players could be on the receiving end of crowd taunts during a lengthy tour of England that also includes an Ashes series, although England all-rounder Moeen Ali has called for home fans to show restraint. A report in the Daily Mirror newspaper on Thursday said Warner's manager had sought security assurances ...
پاکستان کی انڈر19 کرکٹ ٹیم سری لنکا پہنچ گئی
پاکستان کی انڈر19 کرکٹ ٹیم پانچ ایک روزہ میچز میں شرکت کے لیے سری لنکا پہنچ گئی، یہ میچز پچاس اوورز پر مبنی ہونگے۔ پاکستان ٹیم کے بی آئی اے ایئرپورٹ پہنچنے پر سری لنکا کرکٹ بورڈ کے حکام نے گرمجوشی سے استقبال کیا۔ دونوں ملکوں کی جونیئر ٹیموں کے درمیان پہلا ایک روزہ میچ 26مئی کو ایم آر آئی سی ایس ...
Lee , Klerk take South Africa women to series win against Pakistan
LAHORE, May 23 (APP):Lizelle Lee and Nadine de Klerk?s unbroken second wicket century stand helped South Africa women win the five-match T20I series 3-2 against Pakistan women on Thursday at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa. Lee, who was later adjudged, player of the match returned undefeated on 75 off 48 balls with 11 fours and two sixes, while ...
Tokyo Olympics' Competition Format Of Urban Sports To Be Decided In July
It starts in , so we need to make good decisions and prepare," said Yoshiro Mori, chief of the organizing committee of the and Paralympics, in a press conference in . Coates said he saw "steady " in response to concerns over 's summer heat and , which Mori said remain the biggest issues for organizers ...
Lee And Klerk Take South Africa Women To Series Win
Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd May, 2019) Lizelle Lee and Nadine de Klerk?s unbroken second wicket century stand helped South Africa women win the five-match T20I series 3-2 against Pakistan women on Thursday at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. 5th T20I, Benoni, South Africa women won by nine wickets Scores in brief: Pakistan women 125-5, 20 overs (Nida Dar ...
Indonesia Aims To Host Formula One Race
"The president said that it would be more efficient for the Indonesian country branding, if also staged a Formula One , which is a world-class, prestigious sporting ," he said on Wednesday night. Indonesia won a contract to host MotoGP in 3 years, commencing 2021, beating out , which also bid to host the sport .
Sindh Malakhara Competition Inaugurated
Addressing, on the occasion, he said that are necessary to develop a healthy society as they keep generation away negative activities and motivate them towards healthy one, said a statement on Thursday.
