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PCB announces a 15-member squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Lahore (SBR):The Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 set to take place from 30 September to 2 November. The same squad will also feature in a three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from 16 to 22 September.Uncapped right-handed batter Eyman Fatima, who recently made her T20I debut against Ireland, is part of the ODI squad. Fatima Sana, who represented Pakistan in the previous edition of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, will lead the side for the first time in the mega event.23-year-old had previously captained the side in the ICC Women’s CWC Qualifier held in Lahore this year, where the team maintained a 100 per cent win record to secure qualification for this year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup set to take place in India and Sri Lanka.Pakistan will play all their group-stage matches at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Should Pakistan qualify for the 29 October semi-final and the 2 November final, then both the matches will take place in Colombo.Also, six players - Natalia Parvaiz (8 ODIs, 24T20Is), Rameen Shamim (8 ODIs, 11 T20Is), Sadaf Shamas (15 ODIs, 12 T20Is), Sadia Iqbal (27 ODIs, 50 T20Is), Shawaal Zulfiqar (3 ODIs, 9 T20Is) and Syeda Aroob Shah (2 ODIs, 15 T20Is) are set to feature in their maiden ODI World Cup.Moreover, 21-year-old Aroob, 20-year-old Shawaal alongside 20-year-old Eyman featured for Pakistan in the inaugural edition of ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup held in South Africa in January 2023.Additionally, two changes have been made from the 15-member squad that featured in the ICC Women’s CWC Qualifier. Eyman and Sadaf come into the squad in place of Gull Feroza and Najiha Alvi, who have been named in the five-member non-travelling reserves alongside Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.The 15 players alongside five reserves players will take part in a 14-day pre-South Africa series camp from Friday, 29 August. The players under the coaching staff led by Muhammad Wasim will undergo practice sessions as well as 50-over practice matches. More details regarding the camp will be announced in due course.South Africa women’s cricket team will arrive in Lahore on 12 September.15-member squad:Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vice-captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper) and Syeda Aroob ShahNon-traveling reserves:Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda AkhtarPlayer support personnel:Hina Munawar (manager), Mohammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach bowling), Tahir Khan (assistant coach bowling), Abdul Saad (fielding coach), Mohammad Rafi Ullah (media manager), Mohammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Waleed Ahmed (analyst), Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist), Kiran Shahzadi (masseuse) and team doctor (tbc)Pakistan v South Africa women series:16 September – First ODI19 September – Second ODI22 September – Third ODIPakistan team fixtures:2 October – vs Bangladesh5 October – vs India8 October – vs Australia15 October – vs England18 October – vs New Zealand21 October – vs South Africa24 October – vs Sri Lanka
MARTIAL ARTS - Int News 24 Aug, 2025
Islamabad (Sports Report): Isra Waseem and Mozzam Ali will participate in the 1st Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) – Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association (AMMA) Development Program for Coaches and Referees, which will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from August 25 t0 27, 2025.According to an official, the program brings together 57 coaches and 51 referees from 30 National Olympic Committees, under the guidance of 11 expert instructors, and represents a significant step forward in the growth and professionalization of Mixed Martial Arts across Asia.Dr. Isra Waseem, Pakistan’s first qualified female international MMA referee, has been selected to attend the International Referee Development Course. Also, Mozzam Ali, a dedicated MMA coach, has been selected to participate in the International Coaches Development Course.Zulfiqar Ali, President PMMAF said: “We are deeply grateful to the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) for supporting our referees and coaches to participate in this important program. This is not only a major achievement for MMA in Pakistan but also lays the foundation for the sport’s future growth. Together, we will continue to work for the advancement of MMA in our country.”
Perth Scorchers beat Pakistan Shaheens to qualify for Top End T20 Series final
Darwin, Australia (SBR): Perth Scorchers beat Pakistan Shaheens by 48 runs in the first semi-final of the Top End T20 Series at the Gardens in Darwin on Sunday morning. This was Shaheens’ second successive loss at the semi-final stage, having lost to Adelaide Strikers in the first semi-final of last year’s edition at the DXC Arena.After being put into bat, Scorchers scored 155 for eight in their 20 overs. They were in a spot of bother in the middle of their innings, as they lost six wickets for 69 courtesy of complete domination by the spin trio of Faisal Akram, Mehran Mumtaz and Saad Masood.At that point, Nicholas Hobson was joined by Matthew Kelly, and the pair added 44 runs for the seventh wicket to take their score beyond the 100 mark. They eventually finished on 155 for eight in their allotted 20 overs. Hobson top-scored with a 43-ball 59, which included seven fours and two sixes, while Kelly contributed 23 off 19 balls, hitting one four and two sixes.Shaheens’ right-arm leg-spinner Saad was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 21 runs, while Mehran and Mohammad Wasim Jnr bagged two wickets each. Left-arm spinner Faisal managed to pick up a wicket, conceding 36 runs in the process.In reply, Shaheens lost three wickets inside five overs with only 17 runs on the board. Khawaja Nafay and captain Muhammad Irfan Khan then came together and added 38 runs for the fourth wicket before right-handed batter Nafay was run out for 26 off 24 balls, which included one four and two sixes.Irfan, who was named player of the match in the previous game against Nepal, was dismissed for 17 off 15 balls, hitting one four. After the departure of the skipper, Shaheens lost wickets in quick succession and were bundled out for 107 in 17.1 overs, with Wasim (25, 26b, 3x4s, 1x6) the last man to return to the pavilion.For Scorchers, Keaton Critchell took three wickets, while Bryce Jackson and Kelly bagged two each.Before the semi-final, in the 11-team tournament, Pakistan Shaheens had finished second on the table with four wins from six matches.Scores in brief:Perth Scorchers 155-8, 20 overs (Nicholas Hobson 59, Teague Wills 29, Matthew Kelly 23; Saad Masood 3-21, Mehran Mumtaz 2-18, Mohammad Wasim Jnr 2-35)Pakistan Shaheens 107 all out, 17.1 overs (Khawaja Nafay 26, Mohammad Wasim Jnr 25; Keaton Critchell 3-13, Matthew Kelly 2-8, Bryce Jackson 2-14)Player of the match – Keaton Critchell (Perth Scorchers)
Sub: ACB to host Bangladesh for a white-ball series in October
Sports Bulletin ReportKabul: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed that it would host Bangladesh for a white-ball series, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20I matches from October 2 to 14 in the UAE.The series will begin with its T20I leg and will see both teams go head-to-head in the first T20I match scheduled for October 2, with the 2nd and 3rd T20Is scheduled to be played on the 3rd and 5th of October.The T20I series will be followed by three ODIs, which are scheduled to be played on October 8, 11 and 14th of the same month in the UAE. Naseeb Khan, CEO of ACB said: "We are proud to host Bangladesh in this highly anticipated series. This tour highlights the strength of our partnership and our joint commitment to delivering world-class cricket experiences, even in neutral venues. Fans can look forward to exciting matches and top-level competition."Nizamuddin Ch BCB CEO, stated: “We look forward to taking on Afghanistan in what promises to be a competitive and exciting white-ball series in the UAE. This tour not only presents valuable competition following the Asia Cup but also reflects the mutual respect and strong relationship between our two cricket boards. I would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Afghanistan Cricket Board for hosting the series and for their continued spirit of collaboration.”Both teams will begin the series just after the completion of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which will see both teams compete together in group B of the prime Asia event. Series Schedule: Thursday, October 02 1st T20I SharjahFriday, October 03 2nd T20I SharjahSunday, October 05 3rd T20I SharjahWednesday, October 08 1st ODI Abu Dhabi
Revised schedule announced for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Islamabad (Sports Desk): A revised schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has been announced with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of the five venues for the eight-team tournament.The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to five fixtures comprising three league matches, a semifinal and potentially the final after a rejig was necessitated because of the unavailability of Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.The tournament dates remain the same – 30 September to 2 November – as do the other venues, which are the ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka).Tournament fixtures:Tuesday, 30 Sept: India vs Sri Lanka, GuwahatiWednesday, 1 Oct: Australia vs New Zealand, IndoreThursday, 2 Oct: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, ColomboFriday, 3 Oct: England vs South Africa, GuwahatiSaturday, 4 Oct: Australia vs Sri Lanka, ColomboSunday, 5 Oct: India vs Pakistan, ColomboMonday, 6 Oct: New Zealand vs South Africa, IndoreTuesday, 7 Oct: England vs Bangladesh, GuwahatiWednesday, 8 Oct: Australia vs Pakistan, ColomboThursday, 9 Oct: India vs South Africa, VisakhapatnamFriday, 10 Oct: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, GuwahatiSaturday, 11 Oct: England vs Sri Lanka, ColomboSunday, 12 Oct: India vs Australia, VisakhapatnamMonday, 13 Oct: South Africa vs Bangladesh, VisakhapatnamTuesday, 14 Oct: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, ColomboWednesday, 15 Oct: England vs Pakistan, ColomboThursday, 16 Oct: Australia vs Bangladesh, VisakhapatnamFriday, 17 Oct: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, ColomboSaturday, 18 Oct: New Zealand vs Pakistan, ColomboSunday, 19 Oct: India vs England, IndoreMonday, 20 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Navi MumbaiTuesday, 21 Oct: South Africa vs Pakistan, ColomboWednesday, 22 Oct: Australia vs England, IndoreThursday, 23 Oct: India vs New Zealand, Navi MumbaiFriday, 24 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, ColomboSaturday, 25 Oct: Australia vs South Africa, IndoreSunday, 26 Oct: England vs New Zealand, Visakhapatnam (11h00)Sunday, 26 Oct: India vs Bangladesh, Navi MumbaiWednesday, 29 Oct: Semifinal 1, Guwahati/ColomboThursday, 30 Oct: Semifinal 2, Navi MumbaiSunday, 2 Nov: Final, Navi Mumbai
FOOTBALL - FIFA News 23 Aug, 2025
48-team FIFA World Cup to take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United StatesIslamabad (Sports Report): On Friday, 5 December 2025, the world will discover the group-stage matches to be contested at the FIFA World Cup 26™, with all eyes set to converge on the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the final draw. As announced by the President of the United States and Chairman of the Kennedy Center, Donald J. Trump, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House, the Kennedy Center will serve as the location for team officials, ambassadors, fans representing the tournament’s Host Cities and global media representatives, amongst others, to unite, as one of the major milestones on the path to the biggest and most engaging FIFA World Cup™ ever is held. The Kennedy Center is America’s national cultural centre and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, attracting millions of visitors each year to more than 2,000 performances, events and exhibits. In December, the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy will shine brightly at the venue as the world’s best national teams discover their next steps on the path to lifting the coveted crown at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19 July next year. In a groundbreaking initiative for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup, fans from each of the 16 Host Cities (two in Canada, three in Mexico and 11 in the United States) will be able to participate in a special lottery for the chance to win complimentary admission to the once-in-a-lifetime event, including a VIP experience. A select number of admissions will be allocated to each Host City, with the lottery procedures to be announced in due course. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “We are excited to host the most anticipated Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup in history in the cultural and entertainment heart of the United States, the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. The draw is a major tournament milestone and one that will continue the remarkable build-up to the biggest sporting event ever, as we get set for many landmark FIFA events across North America throughout 2026. We look forward to welcoming the team delegations, our partners, global media, and, uniquely, fans representing each of the 16 wonderful Host Cities, to the capital of the United States for this significant occasion.” The draw will commence at 12:00 local time (18:00 CET) and will be beamed to the three host countries and around the globe by FIFA’s Media Partners. Further details of the draw, including broadcast information and the full draw procedures, will be published on FIFA.com in due course. The teams representing the host countries will be assigned to positions A1 (Mexico), B1 (Canada) and D1 (USA), as per the match schedule released last year.
T20I Tri-Series: Tickets for sale at Sharjah Cricket Stadium office
Sports Bulletin Report Dubai (UAE): Match tickets for the Inverex Solar Energy presents Bank Alfalah T20I Tri-Series 2025 featuring hosts UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan are now available online and at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and at tournament venue tickets office too.According to an official, the tournament will commence on Friday, 29 August with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan. UAE will play Pakistan on Saturday 30 August followed by Afghanistan’s clash against UAE on Monday, 1 September and their second match against Pakistan on Tuesday, 2 September. The General stands match tickets’ (Nort East, North West, West Stand and East Stand) start at an affordable price of AED 30. The Non-Hospitality tickets start from AED 100 (Gold and Platinum Stand). The Hospitality tickets (Diamond, VIP Suite West (25 persons), VIP Suite-West individual tickets, Royal Lounge and Royal Suite) start from AED 400.T20I Tri-Series 2025 (Schedule):Friday, 29 August – Afghanistan vs Pakistan at 7:00 pmSaturday, 30 August – UAE vs Pakistan at 7:00 pmMonday, 1 September – Afghanistan vs UAE at 7:00 pmTuesday, 2 September – Afghanistan vs Pakistan at 7:00 pm Thursday, 4 September – Pakistan vs UAE 7:00 pmFriday, 5 September – Afghanistan vs UAE 7:00 pmSunday, 7 September – Final at 7:00 pm
TENPIN BOWLING - Int News 23 Aug, 2025
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: A 4-member national team will represent Pakistan in the forthcoming Senior World Tenpin Bowling Championship, which will be rolled into action on October 13, 2025 at the National Bowling Stadium, Reno, Nevada, United States of America (USA).According to an official of Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF), Ijaz-ur-Rehman, Mohammad Hussain, Shabbir Lashkar, and Aleem Agha will show their muscles in the 10 days international bowling showpiece. Ahmed Sheikhani and Amjad Mahmood will accompany the national team as a manager and coach, respectively.Secretary General PTBF Lt. Col. (Retd) Kamran Khalid Janjua said: “The training camp for preparation of international fixture will be held in the capital city, Islamabad, from September 1, 2025, as Tanveer Ahmed has been appointed as the camp coordinator-cum-commandant.
Pakistan U12 players Depart for ATF Final in Singapore
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Three players, Shayan Afridi, Rashid Bachani, Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill, and an official, Mohammad Nameer Shamsi have left for Singapore to participate in the ATF Under-12 & Under-Team Competition Finals, scheduled to be held from August 25 to 30, 2025.According to an official of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Pakistan secured their place in the Final after clinching the ATF U12 Regional Qualifying Event of South Asia in Sri Lanka in May 2025. Besides Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, Korea, and Chinese Taipei players will fight for the top honour.The Pakistan squad will consist of Shayan Afridi (Player), Rashid Bachani (Player), Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill (Player), Mohammad Nameer Shamsi (Captain) during the international junior tennis competitions. Col. (R) Zia-ud-din Tufail, Secretary General PTF, also shared his encouragement, saying, our players are in good shape, and we look forward to their best performance in this important competition.
Saleema Imtiaz to officiate in Pakistan v South Africa women’s series
Lahore (PR): Pakistan’s Saleema Imtiaz will officiate in her first ODI bilateral series when she takes the field during the upcoming three-match women’s ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa in Lahore, with the PCB confirming the match officials for the series.The three-match ODI series will be staged at the Gaddafi Stadium from 16 to 22 September.Saleema, who is part of the ICC International Panel of Umpires will be joined by Australia’s Claire Polosak, who returns to Pakistan after officiating in the Pakistan v West Indies women’s series last year in Karachi. Polosak, also a member of the ICC International Panel of Umpires, will stand in all three ODIs as an on-field umpire.Humairah Farah has been named as the reserve umpire for the series, while Tariq Rasheed from the PCB Elite Panel of Umpires will also perform duty of an on-field umpire during the series. Former Test cricketer Ali Naqvi, a member of the PCB and ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the playing control team.Umpire and match referee appointments (Matches from 16 to 22 September)16 September – First ODI. Claire Polosak and Saleema Imtiaz (on-field umpires), Tariq Rasheed (third umpire), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)19 September – Second ODI. Claire Polosak and Tariq Rasheed (on-field umpires), Saleema Imtiaz (third umpire), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)22 September – Third ODI. Claire Polosak and Saleema Imtiaz (on-field umpires), Tariq Rasheed (third umpire), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)
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