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Pakistan Tennis Federation selects four players for Billie Jean King Cup
Islamabad (faisal): Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Wednesday announced a four-member female team for upcoming Billie Jean King Cup 2026.According to an official of PTF, federation (PTF) has completed the selection process of the National Team for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup, scheduled to be held in Islamabad in October 2026. One reserve player also selected for international tennis showpiece.The trials were conducted at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad, on 7 and 8 September 2026.Names ofvsekected players1. Mahin Aftab Qureshi2. Ushna Suhail3. Romaisa Malik4. Hajra Sohail5. Bismal Zia-Reserve#pakistantennis #tennis #billiejeankingcup #teampakistan
GULL FEROZA FINED FOR BREACHING ICC CODE OF CONDUCT
Islamabad (Spirts News): Pakistan player Gull Feroza has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s Asia Cup Group A match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.Gull was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match.”In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of Gull, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking her tally of demerit points in a 24-month period to two.Gull received her earlier demerit point for an offence during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup league match against Australia on 23 June this year.Monday’s incident occurred in the fifth over of Pakistan’s innings, when Gull expressed her disappointment after being adjudged leg-before wicket, indicating to the umpire that she had edged the ball by showing her bat.Gull admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.On-field umpires Rabab Ahsan and Rokeya Sultana, third umpire Shivani Mishra and fourth umpire Shathira Jakir levelled the charge.Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.
ILT20: Mike Fordham appointed Interim Chief Operating Officer
Dubai (Sports Reprter): The International League T20 Management has appointed Mike Fordham as Interim Chief Operating Officer. Fordham has been the league’s Head of Operations since the inception of the tournament 2022.Fordham has taken over the role with immediate effect and will spearhead the execution of DP World ILT20 Season 5, which will be played in November-December this year. In a career spanning two decades, Fordham has accumulated rich experience – specialising in sporting, governance and commercial set-up of new leagues, competitions and franchises.*Interim Chief Operating Officer DP World ILT20 Mike Fordham:* “It is a real honour to have been given the task to spearhead the DP World ILT20 Season 5 execution. The DP World ILT20 has grown into one of the top T20 tournaments. The league is known for top-class cricketing action at three world-class venues.“This year’s edition will be bigger and better. We are all excited about the upcoming DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – an incredible platform for young UAE players to make a claim for the main event later in the year. Some of the biggest T20 stars have signed up for the DP World ILT20 Player Auction which further exemplifies the league’s stature and reputation as a competition that attracts the very best in the business.”
BASKETBALL - Local News 09 Sep, 2026
ISLAMABAD, September 9, 2026: In a major initiative to promote basketball at the grassroots and school levels, a specialized training course for female sports teachers of schools under the Federal Directorate of Education was organized at the Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad in collaboration with the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA).The initiative aims to strengthen the professional capacity of school sports teachers, promote basketball among students and identify, groom and nurture young talent from an early age. More than 62 female sports teachers participated in the training programme and received comprehensive instruction on basketball fundamentals, rules of the game, modern coaching techniques, training drills and practical methods for introducing and developing basketball in their respective schools. Practical demonstrations were also conducted to enhance the participants’ coaching and training skills.The training was conducted by Umer Mahmood, former international basketball player and member of the Coaches Board of the Pakistan Basketball Federation. The programme was held under the supervision of Mumtaz ul Haq, Deputy Director General, Pakistan Sports Board, in line with the vision and directions of Mohyuddin Wani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), and under the leadership of Yawar Hussain, Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).Federal Basketball Association President Ejaz Butt and Secretary General Ouj E Zahoor extended full cooperation and support for the successful organization of the training programme in accordance with the directions of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and Pakistan Sports Board.The initiative is expected to provide a stronger foundation for school-level basketball by equipping female sports teachers with modern coaching skills and enabling them to create greater opportunities for students to participate in the sport. It will also contribute to the early identification and development of promising young basketball players.The Federal Basketball Association has been actively contributing to the promotion and development of basketball in the Federal Capital Region through training camps, coaching and development programmes, as well as local and national-level competitions. (Sports Reporter)
Junior Asia Cup: Pakistan thrashMalaysia 5–2 to Secure Semifinal Berth
Islamabad (Sports News): In a crucial Pool B clash at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026, the Pakistan Junior Hockey Team showcased a dominant performance, thrashing Malaysia 5–2. With this commanding win, Pakistan maintains its unbeaten streak in the tournament, recording their third consecutive victory.Match Highlights & Comeback StrategyThe game got off to a tense start as Malaysia’s Mohammad Salmi struck in the 9th minute to give his side an early lead. However, Pakistan launched a blistering second-half comeback, dismantling the Malaysian defense:32' — Nadeem Khan scored a brilliant field goal to draw level at 1–1.36' — Abdullah Sami Rana found the back of the net to put Pakistan ahead 2–1.39' & 40' — Waleed Rana stole the show with back-to-back goals, firing Pakistan into a commanding 4–1 lead.41' — Ali Hamza added a fifth goal to complete a devastating scoring spell.Malaysia’s Gunaselan Dhirash pulled one back in the 54th minute, but Pakistan safely managed the closing minutes to seal an emphatic 5–2 victory.#PakistanHockey #JuniorAsiaCup2026 #JuniorWorldCup #RisingStars #GreenShirts #Unbeaten
Lahore Qalandars and Zimbabwe Cricket’s Player Exchange Program Continues in 2026
Lahore (PR): The player exchange MoU between Lahore Qalandars and Zimbabwe Cricket continues to deliver results in 2026.Signed in 2023, the program initially saw eight Zimbabwean players train at the Qalandars High Performance Centre for four months. Lahore Qalandars also sent five fast bowlers to Zimbabwe for domestic cricket exposure.A prime success story is Salman Mirza. After performing strongly in Zimbabwe in both white-ball and red-ball cricket, he was picked by Lahore Qalandars for PSL 10 and played a key role in the franchise’s title-winning campaign. His form earned him a call-up to the Pakistan national team.Building on this success, eight more Zimbabwean players have now arrived at the Smart Qalandars High Performance Centre in Capital Smart City, Islamabad for a 5-week intensive training camp. They will benefit from elite facilities, complete nutrition plans, and a specialized fitness and skills program.Earlier this year, two Zimbabwe national team players also joined Lahore Qalandars for training during PSL 2026.This ongoing exchange continues to strengthen cricket in both nations and uncover new talent.
TENNIS - Local News 08 Sep, 2026
Islamabad (Sports News): Karachi Tennis Association announced on Tuesday that the 2nd ISDIN Tennis Championship (Sindh Ranking) 2026, scheduled to be held from 18th to 24th September 2026 at DA Central Club, Karachi.The tournament will feature four Sindh Ranking events, and Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand) and above will be distributed among the winners and runners-up.Sindh Ranking Events:Men's SinglesLadies' SinglesBoys Under-15 SinglesGirls Under-15 SinglesLocal EventsBoys & Girls ,Under-7 Singles (Smart Bounce Red Balls)Wheelchair Tennis Men's SinglesIntellectually Development Disorder (IDD) Men's SinglesIntellectually Development Disorder (IDD) Women's SinglesAll participating outstation players from Sindh will be entitled to travelling allowance in accordance with the tournament policy.The last date for submission of entries is 16th September 2026. Entries may be submitted to the Tournament Referee, Mohammad Khalid Rehmani, via WhatsApp at:0300-36072090336-2094285
Afghanistan to Host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe for Multi-Format Series in UAE
Kabul (Sports News):: The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirms that Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe for an extensive international cricket schedule in the United Arab Emirates during October and November 2026, featuring a one-off Test against Bangladesh, an ODI Tri-Nation Series involving all three teams, a three-match T20I series followed by a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe.
CLIMBING - Int News 08 Sep, 2026
Koper, Slovenia (Sports News): Janja Garnbret once again wowed her home crowd in Slovenia taking her fourth Koper gold in a row with Japan’s Neo Suzuki taking the men’s win for his third of the year.Garnbret rarely disappoints her home crowd, and she wasn’t going to this time around either taking her 51st gold medal ahead of USA’s Brooke Raboutou and bronze medallist Chaehyun Seo from South Korea.The men’s finalists were really tested on a difficult route with Suzuki showing why he was leading the overall series rankings for the year. He was joined by teammate Satone Yoshida on the podium who took silver with Indonesia’s Putra Tri Ramadani winning bronze.Attention turns to Speed for the next events in the World Climbing Series, while Santiago, Chile is the destination for the Lead finale of the 2026 season on 23-25 October.
ACC T20 Asia Cup: Pakistan beat Hong Kong Women by 72 runs to reach semifinal
Anjum ShakeelDubai (UAE): Left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu’s maiden six-wicket haul in T20Is helped Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 72 runs in their Group ‘A’ match of the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Monday evening. The win also confirmed Pakistan’s place in the semi-final of the eight-team tournament.Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the second semi-final, scheduled on Friday, 11 September.Defending 144, 28-year-old Nashra never allowed the Hong Kong batters to get going as wickets fell at regular intervals. Nashra finished with figures of 4-0-7-6, which were also the best bowling figures by a Pakistan women’s cricketer in T20Is, surpassing Omaima Sohail’s five for 13 in four overs against Sri Lanka in Sylhet, Bangladesh in 2022.Hong Kong were eventually bowled out for 71 in the 19th over.Earlier, after opting to bat first, Pakistan scored 143 for eight in their allotted 20 overs. Right-handed batter Shawaal Zulfiqar top-scored with a 35-ball 47, hitting seven fours. Ayesha Zafar (26, 19b, 4x4s) and captain Fatima Sana (24 not out, 24b, 2x6s) were the other notable run-getters with the bat.For Hong Kong, Joyleen Kaur was the most successful bowler, taking four wickets for 19 runs.Pakistan finished second in Group ‘A’, earning four points from two wins in three matches.Scores in brief: Pakistan 143-8, 20 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 47, Ayesha Zafar 26, Fatima Sana 24 not out; Joyleen Kaur 4-19, Iqra Sahar 2-27, Kary Chan 2-33)Hong Kong 71 all out, 19 overs (Kary Chan 30; Nashra Sundhu 6-7)Player of the match – Nashra Sundhu (Pakistan)
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