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PCB confirms commentators for Pakistan v South Africa women’s series
Sports Bulletin ReportMULTAN: The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed a five-member commentary panel and one presenter for the Pakistan v South Africa women series taking place at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan.The three-match T20I series is scheduled to take place on 16, 18 and 20 September, with the first ball of the first and second T20I matches to be bowled at 7.00pm, while the third T20I will be begin at 10.00am.Bazid Khan, Ejaz Ahmed, Hijab Zahid, Kainat Imtiaz and Sana Mir will be on the commentary panel for the series, while Sawera Pasha will serve as the presenter.Cricket fans in Pakistan will be able to watch the matches in high definition on A Sports. Livestreaming for viewers across the Pakistan region will be available on the PCB’s official YouTube channel.Also, to encourage fans to come to the ground, the entrance to the stadium will be free. The spectators will be required to bring their original ID card to get inside the stadium.
FanCode Signs 3 Year Deal for Streaming Rights of Zim Afro T10, Abu Dhabi T10 and Lanka T10
Harare (PR): T Ten Global is delighted to announce a digital partnership with FanCode in India. The deal will make FanCode the exclusive streaming partner for the upcoming Zim Afro T10, Abu Dhabi T10 and the Lanka T10, for next 3 years.After a successful inaugural season, Zim Afro T10 is back for the second edition, starting September 21 and is expected to produce 9 days of high-quality cricket, with the likes of David Warner, Dawid Malan, Yasir Shah, Carlos Brathwaite, and Colin Munro, all in the mix.The tournament will put the spotlight on cricket’s fastest format at the Harare Sports Club. The six franchises in the tournament are the Harare Bolts, Bulawayo Brave Jaguars, Cape Town Samp Army, Durban Wolves, Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers and the NYS Lagos.Each day will comprise of three white-ball matches, with the first scheduled for 3 pm local time and 6:30pm IST. The second game of the day will be at 5:15pm local time and 8:45pm IST, while the third game of the day will see the players take the field at 7:30pm local time and 11pm IST.During this festival of cricket, a total of 21 games will be played in the league stage for the Zim Afro T10, and after that the knockout phase will commence. The top 2 teams will square off in Qualifier 1, with the winner going through to the final. The third and fourth placed teams will then play the Eliminator, where the winner goes through to Qualifier 2, to face the runner-up of Qualifier 1. The team that wins Qualifier 2 will eventually play the winner of Qualifier 1 in the final, which is scheduled for the evening of September 29."We are thrilled to partner with the T Ten Global team as T10 cricket continues to capture the excitement of Indian fans. With leagues expanding in Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Abu Dhabi, the format is set to grow even more. This season, with stars like David Warner and Dawid Malan in action, we’re confident fans can look forward to top-quality cricket and thrilling matches between closely matched teams." said Prasana Krishnan, co-founder, FanCode.Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman, said: "Such partnerships are a clear reflection of the growing global popularity of the T10 format. The Zim Afro T10 has witnessed a remarkable surge in interest since its inaugural season, and as we gear up for the first game of the new edition, we are thrilled to have FanCode on board, supporting our mission to expand T10 worldwide. With their invaluable backing, we are confident that we can accelerate the growth and reach of T10 cricket across the globe."
Bahria Town becomes title sponsor of Champions One-Day Cup
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today (Thursday) revealed Bahria Town as the title sponsor of the Champions One-Day Cup, which is set to run from 12-29 September in Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium.The nomenclature of the tournament, which is set to begin today with the opener between Misbah-ul-Haq mentored UMT Markhors and Saqlain Mushtaq mentored Panthers, will be Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup.Apart from Bahria Town as the title sponsor, the other official sponsors include Blue World City, Inverex Solar Energy, Brighto Paints and Kingdom Valley. Tapal will serve as the official tea partner of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup.Furthermore, Lake City has acquired the naming rights for the Panthers team and will be called Lake City Panthers. Earlier, Allied Bank, Nurpur and UMT (University of Management and Technology) had acquired the naming rights for Stallions, Lions and Markhors (formerly Wolves), respectively.Chief Operating Officer PCB, Salman Naseer said: “The PCB is delighted to welcome Bahria Town on board as the title sponsor of the Champions One-Day Cup. We are thankful to for their support to Champions Cup, which is being participated by country’s best of the best cricketers, and hope this partnership will yield great dividends for our players and teams. Bahria Town and the presence of the other esteemed official sponsors goes beyond mere sponsorship but it also symbolises a shared commitment towards uplifting the sport as the domestic level. I would also like to thank the teams’ official sponsors for their kind support to Pakistan Cricket. The Champions One-Day Cup, with the help of our commercial and media partners, promises to be a highly exciting tournament for the fans in Pakistan.”
Pakistan v South Africa women’s T20I series: schedule of training
Sports Bulletin ReportMultan (September 12, 2024): Pakistan and South Africa women’s cricket teams are set to feature in a three-match T20I series from 16 to 20 September at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The first and second T20I on 16 and 18 September, respectively, will start at 7pm while the third T20I on 20 September will begin at 10am.Schedule of training, media opportunities and T20Is:13 September - South Africa women’s team will arrive in Lahore early morning. They will travel to Multan from Lahore on a chartered flight. The PCB will provide arrival footage to the media in WhatsApp groups. Pakistan women’s team will train at the Inzamam-ul-Haq Cricket Academy from 3:30pm. This will be a vision only opportunity and no media interviews are planned. For further information, please contact the team media manager.14 September – Pakistan and South Africa are scheduled to train at the Multan Cricket Stadium from 2.00pm. Before training, a Pakistan women’s cricketer will be available for brief stand-up interviews.15 September - Both teams will train at the Multan Cricket Stadium from 6pm. Beforehand, opposite captains Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa and Pakistan’s Fatima Sana will hold pre-series media conference at the press conference hall and also participate in the pre-series photoshoot with the trophy.16 September – The first T20I will begin at 7pm with the toss taking place at 6:30pm. At the conclusion of the match, the PCB will provide brief interview of the star performer of the match.17 September - Both teams will rest and have no media commitments planned.18 September - The second T20I will begin at 7pm with the toss taking place at 6:30pm. At the conclusion of the match, the PCB will provide brief interview of the star performer of the match.19 September – Both sides are scheduled for an optional training session. An update regarding the training session will be shared in due course.20 September – The third T20I will begin at 10am with the toss taking place at 9:30am. At the conclusion of the match, star performers from both sides will hold post-series media conferences.
Pakistan Confident for Davis Cup World Group-II Tie against Barbados
A 9-member contingent ready to face Barbados on September 14-15 in Bridge TownSports Bulletin ReportBridge Town (Barbados): A big contingent including 5 players and 4 officials are confident to produce an acceptable performance against hosts Barbados in the Davis Cup World Group-II tie, which will be played on September 14, and 15, 2024, in Bridgetown, Barbados. According to a press release issued by Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President PTF and a playing member of the team, expressed confidence in the team's chances of success. "The Pakistan team is a combination of experience and young blood, and we are confident of winning the tie, “ Aisam added.Aqeel Khan, an experienced player on the team, said: "Barbados is a strong team with world-class players, and we will do our best to play our best game and win the tie."Pakistan Contingent: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Yousaf Khalil, Ahmad Nael Qureshi (Players), Hamid-ul-Haq (Captain), Mohammad Khalid (Coach), Col (Retd) Zia-ud-din Tufail (Team Manager), Mohammad Shahid (Physio).
ECB names Men’s Test cricket 17-player squad for Pakistan Tour
ISLAMABAD (Sports Desk): England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on September 10, 2024 announced a 17-man the Test squad for Pakistan tour, as the visitor team will play three Test matches. Ben Stoke will lead the English men’s team.England Men's Test Squad: Ben Stokes (Durham-Captain), Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Shoaib Bashir (Somerset), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Jordan Cox (Essex), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Josh Hull (Leicestershire), Jack Leach (Somerset), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Matthew Potts (Durham), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Olly Stone (Nottinghamshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)Eight players from the squad – Rehan Ahmed, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes – return to Pakistan following the 3-0 Test series victory in 2022.Durham seamer Brydon Carse and Essex batter Jordan Cox are the only uncapped players included in the squad. Somerset spinner Jack Leach makes his return to the Test set-up for the first time since the opening Test in India in January 2024.Leicestershire leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed, who made his Test debut in Karachi during the last Pakistan tour in December 2022, will be aiming to add to his four Test caps.Following his Test debut at Kia Oval this week, Leicestershire seamer Josh Hull is included in the squad for his first senior tour with England. Kent opener Zak Crawley returns to the squad after missing out since the West Indies series in July. The 26-year-old, who fractured his right little finger at Edgbaston in July, is making significant progress in his recovery to earn selection.Captain Ben Stokes is also included as he continues his recovery from a hamstring tear that kept him out of the recent Test series victory against Sri Lanka. The venues for the three-match series are yet to be confirmed, with an announcement expected from the Pakistan Cricket Board later this week.
Asian Champions Trophy to start on September 8 in China
Traditional oppositions defending champions India and Pakistan set to meet on September 14Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Asian Champions Trophy Men’s Hockey Tournament will get underway on September 8, 2024 in China, as Pakistan will face Malaysia in their opening contest of prestigious regional field hockey fixture. Green Shirts will take on traditional foes India on September 14, as the Indian lads will defend their title. All matches will be played at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China.Besides hosts China, Pakistan, India, Korea, Malaysia, and Japan will fight for top honour during the 10-day international fixture. Pakistan will play their first match against Malaysia on September 8 at 12:45 pm according to Pakistan Standard Time (PST). Pakistan will meet arch-rivals India on September 14 at 12:45 PST.Pakistan (Squad): Abdul Rehman, Ahmad Ajaz, Ali Ghazanfar, Butt Ammad, Hammadudin Muhammad, Hayat Zikriya, Khan Abdullah Ishtiaq, Khan Sufyan, Liaqat Arshad, Mahmood Abu, Nadeem Ahmad, Qadir Faisal, Rana Waheed Ashraf, Razzaq Salman, Rooman, Shahid Hannan, Shakeel Moin, Ur-Rehman MuneebMalaysia (Squad): Abd Razak Syawal, Abdu Rauf Muhajir, Albert Adrian, Anuar Akhimullah, Azahar Amirul, Azrai Abu Kamal, Harizan Faris, Hassan Najib, Hassan Shafiq, Jali Faiz, Jalil Marhan, Kamaruddin Azimuddin, Mat Deris Zaimi, Mat Syarman, Rozemi Aiman, Saari Faizal, Saari Fitri, Silverius Shello, Sumantri NorsyafiqIndia (Squad): Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad (VC), Manpreet Singh, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, Gurjot SinghChina (Squad) : Ao Weibao, Ao Yang, Chao Jieming, Chen Benhai, Chen Chongcong, Chen Qijun, Deng Jingwen, E Kaimin, E Wenhui, Gao Jiesheng, He Yonghua, Huang Ziyang, Lin Changliang, Lu Yuanlin, Meng Dihao, Meng Nan, Wang Caiyu, Wang Weihao, Zhang Taozhu, Zhu XiaotongKorea (Squad): Bae Jongsuk, Bae Soung Min, Cheon Min Su, Hyun Jigwang, Jung Hyunho, Kim Hyeonhong, Kim Jaehan, Kim Junghoo, Kim Minkwon, Kim Sunghyun, Kong Yoonho, Lee Gangsan, Lee Hyeseung, Lee Jungjun, Oh Daewon, Oh Seyong, Park Cheoleon, Park Geonwoo, Sim Jaewon, Yang JihunJapan (Squad): Chiba Yuki, Fujishima Raiki, Kashiwagi Ren, Kawabe Kosei, Kawahara Yamato, Kawamura Yusuke, Kimura Naru, Kitagawa Takumi, Matsumoto Kazumasa, Matsuzaki Yuito, Nagai Yuma, Nagayoshi Ken, Oba Yosei, Tanaka Seren, Tanaka Tsubasa, Watanabe Keita, Yamada Shota, Yamashita Manabu Schedule (Asian Champions Trophy 2024):September 8, Sunday (South Korea vs Japan) 11:00 AMSeptember 8, Sunday (Malaysia vs Pakistan) 1:15 PMSeptember 8, Sunday (India vs China) 3:30 PMSeptember 9, Monday (South Korea vs Pakistan) 11:00 AMSeptember 9, Monday (India vs Japan) 1:15 PMSeptember 9, Monday (China vs Malaysia) 3:30 PMSeptember 11, Wednesday (Pakistan vs Japan) 11:00 AMSeptember 11, Wednesday (Malaysia vs India) 1:15 PMSeptember 11, Wednesday (China vs South Korea) 3:30 PMSeptember 12, Thursday (Japan vs Malaysia) 11:00 AMSeptember 12, Thursday (South Korea vs India) 1:15 PMSeptember 12, Thursday (Pakistan vs China) 3:30 PMSeptember 14, Saturday (Malaysia vs South Korea) 11:00 AMSeptember 14, Saturday (India vs Pakistan) 1:15 PMSeptember 14, Saturday (Japan vs China) 3:30 PMSeptember 16, Monday (5th-6th place play-off)10:30 AMSeptember 16, Monday (Semifinal 1) 1:10 PMSeptember 16, Monday (Semi-final 2) 3:30 PMSeptember 17, Tuesday (Third-place play-off) 1:00 PMSeptember 17, Tuesday (Final) 3:30 PM.
SPORTS NEWS - Int News 07 Sep, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportRome (Italy): The World Skate Games Italia 2024 officially kicked off with an extraordinary Opening Ceremony, held in the stunning setting of Piazza di Spagna in Rome. It was an unforgettable event, enriched by light shows, music, and breathtaking choreography that captivated the entire audience.The iconic landmarks of Trinità dei Monti and the Barcaccia fountain provided a dramatic backdrop to a unique spectacle, organized by the Milan and Rome-based Little Eagles and Triggger. The ceremony featured representatives from the 100 participating countries, who descended the famous Spanish Steps accompanied by lights and the colors of their respective flags.A wave of emotions followed, from the reading of the oath by referees and athletes, to the stirring flag-raising against the illuminated backdrop of Trinità dei Monti Church, along with institutional speeches that highlighted the core values of the event: inclusivity, unity, sporting democracy, and fair competition.The spectacle and energy of roller sports will resonate throughout Italy until September 22, bringing unforgettable moments to fans and beyond.The event will take place across 20 different locations, including Rome, Abruzzo, Novara, and Rimini, with over 12,000 athletes participating from all over the world.With 600 scheduled competitions and more than 150 world titles at stake, the World Skate Games 2024 is the largest international event dedicated to roller sports, with an unprecedented impact on the history of global sports competitions.
ECB Appoints Andrew Flintoff as England Men’s Lions Head Coach
Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK): The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Flintoff as Head Coach of the England Men’s Lions programme for the upcoming year.Flintoff emerged as the standout candidate from a pool of high-calibre applicants. He will take up the role in October, overseeing a schedule which includes a tour of South Africa before Christmas, a red ball tour of Australia in January, and a summer series against India A and Zimbabwe on home soil.Over the past year, Flintoff, 46, has contributed to England’s national white-ball teams, working as an assistant coach during the T20 World Cup and West Indies tour. He has also held consultancy roles with the national squads and recently took charge as Head Coach of the Northern Superchargers Men’s team in The Hundred.Ed Barney, ECB Men’s Performance Director, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Flintoff into this key role. Andrew stood out thanks to his inspirational leadership, coaching expertise, and deep understanding of the game. His vision aligns very closely with the playing style and identity that has been fostered with England Men under Brendon McCullum and this appointment contributes to a truly exciting outlook for the future of English cricket. The England Lions programme is a cornerstone of our cricketing structure, playing a critical role in nurturing the next generation of talent. With Andrew’s guidance, the highest potential players will continue to develop, thrive and take their game to new levels. I’m confident his influence will resonate across English cricket, helping drive the game forward.”Andrew Flintoff said: “I’m incredibly excited to take on this role with the England Lions. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best up-and-coming talent in the country and to help shape the future of the men’s game. The Lions programme has always been a vital stepping stone for players pushing for international success, and I’m honoured to be part of that journey. The future of the game in England is in excellent health. There is a wealth of talent emerging, and I’m looking forward to helping these players reach their full potential. Whether these players are pushing for England selection or finding their feet in Lions cricket, I have no doubt that the Lions programme will offer a real point of difference in their development. It’s an exciting time for English cricket, and I’m passionate about inspiring the next generation to take the sport forward. We’ve got a strong foundation, and I believe we can create something truly special.”
National Junior Hockey Championship to start from September 21
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: The 37th National Junior Hockey Championship will be played from September 21 to October 10, 2024 at Lt. Gen (Retd) Ishfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium, Ayub Park Rawalpindi.Regarding the top national junior hockey fixture, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has written a letter to all its affiliated unites including all provinces and advised them to prepare their teams for the national junior hockey event.
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