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Professional County Club Select XI beat Pakistan Shaheens by 7 wickets
Kent (PCB Report): Professional County Club Select XI defeated Pakistan Shaheens by seven wickets in the second one-day match at the County Ground, Beckenham, on Friday afternoon to level the three-match series 1-1. The deciding match of the series will be played on Sunday, 27 July at the 1st Central County Ground, Hove.After being put in to bat, Pakistan Shaheens were bowled out for 152 in the 30th over, with opening batter Azan Awais top-scoring with 68 off 85 balls, including three fours and a six. For the hosts, Jafer Chohan was the most successful bowler, taking four wickets for 43 in 5.3 overs. Scott Currie grabbed three wickets for 26 runs in six overs.In turn, an unbeaten half-century by Hamza Shaikh (54 not out, 63 balls, 4x4s, 1x6), which featured an unbroken 59-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Luc Benkenstein (23 not out, 32 balls, 2x4s), helped the side achieve the target in 26 overs. For the touring side, fast bowlers Mir Hamza, Shahid Aziz and Ubaid Shah snapped one wicket each.Scores in brief:Pakistan Shaheens 152 all out, 29.3 overs (Azan Awais 68; Jafer Chohan 4-43, Scott Currie 3-26)Professional County Club Select XI 153-3, 26 overs (Hamza Shaikh 54 not out, Tom Lawes 37, Luc Benkenstein 23 not out; Shahid Aziz 1-26, Mir Hamza 1-37, Ubaid Shah 1-45)
PCB announces T20 and ODI squads for West Indies Series
Mohammad Rizwan to lead Pakistan in three ODIs, Salman in T20 against West IndiesSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Mohammad Rizwan will lead Pakistan in the three-match ODI series against West Indies as the Men’s National Selection Committee named a 16-member ODI squad on Friday. The series will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad & Tobago on 8, 10 and 12 August. Right-handed batter Hasan Nawaz is the only uncapped player in the ODI squad, while Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are part of the ODI squad.Pakistan will also play three T20Is against the West Indies, scheduled on 31 July, 2 and 3 August, at the Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, USA. Salman Ali Agha will captain the T20I side, while fast bowlers Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi return to the squad in this format. Following the conclusion of the three-match T20I series in Bangladesh, Pakistan team will arrive in the USA on Sunday, 27 July.15-member squad for T20Is: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufyan Moqim16-member squad for ODIs: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufyan MoqimTeam management: Naveed Akram Cheema (manager), Mike Hesson (head coach), Ashley Noffke (bowling coach), Hanif Malik (batting Coach), Shane McDermott (fielding Coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Grant Luden (strength and conditioning coach), Talha Ejaz (analyst), Syed Naeem Ahmad (media manager), Irtaza Komail (security manager), Dr Wajid Ali Rafai (team doctor) and Mohammad Ehsan (masseur)Tour schedule:31 July – First T20I v West Indies, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA2 Aug – Second T20I v West Indies, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA3 Aug – Third T20I v West Indies, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA8 Aug – First ODI v West Indies, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago10 Aug – Second ODI v West Indies, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago12 Aug – Third ODI v West Indies, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago
VOLLEYBALL - Int News 25 Jul, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportTashkent (Uzbekistan): The Pakistan U19 Men’s Volleyball Team continued their outstanding form at the FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship 2025, registering their second back-to-back victory in the tournament by defeating hosts Uzbekistan in straight games 3-0.In a thrilling encounter held in Tashkent, Pakistan dominated the court and claimed victory with set scores of 25-23, 25-18, 25-21. This impressive win follows Pakistan’s opening triumph over Belgium, signaling their intent to make a strong mark in their historic debut at the world stage.Mohammad Yahya led the scoreboard with a stellar 24 points, delivering exceptional consistency in both attack and defense. Mohammad Saud added 10 points, showcasing his versatility on the net. Muhtad Ali Shah and Ajmal Junaid each contributed 9 crucial points, adding depth to Pakistan’s offensive strategy.Head Coach Saeed Ahmed Khan Sady said: “Our boys showed tremendous maturity and confidence on the court today. Beating the host team in front of their home crowd is never easy, but our players remained focused and executed the game plan with precision. This victory boosts our morale, but we still have crucial matches ahead.”Mohammad Yaqoob, Chairman Pakistan Volleyball Federation, said: “This is a proud moment for Pakistan Volleyball. Our youth teams are not only qualifying for global competitions but are also delivering world-class performances. I extend heartfelt congratulations to the entire squad, coaches, and the nation. We are confident this momentum will carry us to the next round.”Upcoming Fixtures of Pakistan Team:Pakistan vs Turkey — 26 July 2025 at 11:00 AM (PKT)Pakistan vs. Puerto Rico — 28 July 2025 at 02:00 PM (PKT)Pakistan vs Argentina — 29 July 2025 at 11:00 AM (PKT)
MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 24 Jul, 2025
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD:The Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) announced on Thursday that President PTF Lt Col (Retd) Raja Wasim Ahmed Janjua has been elected as a Council Member of the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU). According to an official of PTF; the elections took place during the ATU General Assembly held on July 24, 2025, in Kuching, Malaysia.This achievement marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s growing presence in the international Taekwondo community. Lt Col Raja Wasim Ahmed’s election reflects his years of dedicated service to the sport and his contributions to promoting taekwondo both nationally and internationally.In the same assembly, Sang Jin Kim of South Korea was elected as the new President of the Asian Taekwondo Union.The Pakistan Taekwondo Federation congratulates both leaders and looking forward to work collaboratively to further the development of taekwondo in Asia.
VOLLEYBALL - Int News 24 Jul, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportTashkent (Uzbekistan): Pakistan U19 Men’s Volleyball Team outplayed Belgium 3-0 in their opening fixture of the FIVB Boys’ U19 Volleyball World Championship 2025, which is going on in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.On Thursday, Pakistani players displayed an attacking game against the best team in the world and won all three games with a score-line of 25-19, 25-17, 25-22. Mohammad Saud won 13 points for the team while Mohammad Yahya (11) and Mohammad Jabran (8) were other major contributors. Green Shirts got 32 points by attacking shorts. Pakistani athletes produced sparkling performances in all departments, including Blocking and Service, as they made 11 points by blocking their opponents.Chairman, Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF), Ch Mohammad Yaqoob said: “This is a moment of immense pride for Pakistan. Our U19 team has proven that they belong among the best in the world by beating Belgium in straight sets at the biggest stage. This win is historic — not just because it’s our first appearance at the U19 World Championship, but because of the maturity and brilliance shown by our players. Coming off the U16 team's gold medal victory and qualification for the U17 World Championship, this result shows that Pakistan Volleyball is moving in the right direction. I congratulate the team, coaching staff, the entire federation, and the nation on this remarkable achievement.”This prestigious event features 24 top volleyball nations from around the world, including volleyball powerhouses like Brazil, Italy, Japan, Iran, USA, France, and Poland. Pakistan has been placed in Pool A alongside Belgium, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Puerto Rico.Pakistan’s upcoming fixtures:Pakistan vs Uzbekistan — 25 July 2025 at 05:00 PM (PKT)Pakistan vs Turkey — 26 July 2025 at 11:00 AM (PKT)Pakistan vs Puerto Rico — 28 July 2025 at 02:00 PM (PKT)Pakistan vs Argentina — 29 July 2025 at 11:00 AM (PKT)
World Junior Championships: Roshdy and Cheung stun No.2 and 3/4 seeds
Jonathan SmithCairo (Egypt): Egypt’s Adham Roshdy and Hong Kong, China’s Tsz Ching Cheung recorded two huge shocks in Cairo as they dispatched South Korean No.2 seed JooYoung Na and Egyptian 3/4 seed Janna Swaify to reach the quarter-finals of the World Squash Junior Championships.In front of a packed crowd in Cairo’s Black Ball Sporting Club, 9/16 seed Roshdy fought back from 1-2 down to take out the 2024 finalist, while Cheung stunned the home crowd as she too came from behind to record a thrilling five-game win.Na took the squash world by storm last year in a run that included the prize scalp of 2023 champion Hamza Khan, but hopes of a repeat were brought to a brutal end by a determined Roshdy performance. The Egyptian, whose father and coach Mabrouk coached national legend Nour El Sherbini, took a shock opening game lead with an 11-9 win.Na looked to have steadied things when he edged into the lead with a pair of 11-9 wins, only for Roshdy to roar back 11-5 in game four. With the crowd whipped into a frenzy by Roshdy’s heroics, the 18-year-old dominated game five, holding his nerve to seal a memorable victory with an 11-7 win before celebrating wildly.That win for Roshdy, alongside victories for No.1 seed Mohamad Zakaria, 3/4 seeds Marwan Asal and Eiad Daoud, and 9/16s seed Adam Hawal and Seifeldin Refaay, meant Egypt marked a new milestone, becoming the first nation to have six representatives in the quarter-finals of the men’s event.The two non-Egyptians in tomorrow’s men’s quarter-finals will be Colombian 5/8 seed Juan Irisarri and USA’s 5/8 seed Christian Capella, with Irisarri coming back from a game down to beat USA's Jack Elriani and Capella doing the same to overcome Saudi Arabia's Mohammad Alnasfan.In the women’s draw, Cheung, too, helped her nation record a new milestone as Hong Kong, China will have two representatives in the quarter-finals for the first time after Cheung’s shock win and Ena Kwong’s 3-0 victory over Scotland’s Robyn McAlpine.Cheung’s clash with Swaify, played on the spectacular all-glass court, appeared to be heading to seeding when Swaify - who is already playing on the professional circuit - dominated the opening game 11-2. Cheung went on the attack in game two, avoiding building rallies and focusing instead on firing in winners. This proved effective, with Cheung accurate and able to disrupt Swaify’s rhythm as she silenced the crowd by levelling with an 11-5 win and then pulled ahead 11-8.Cheung’s accuracy dipped as she sensed a famous win, and Swaify took the match into a fifth game with an 11-8 victory. Cheung wasn’t to be denied though, and she rattled off quick-fire winners to take game five 11-4 and seal a famous result.Elsewhere in the women’s draw, matches went to seedings, with Egypt's Amina Orfi, Nadien Elhammamy and Malika Elkaraksy, India's Anahat Singh and France's Lauren Baltayan all booking their places in the last eight.
Pakistan receives formal invitation to join FIH Hockey Pro League
Sports Bulletin ReportLausanne (Switzerland): After Hockey New Zealand notified the International Hockey Federation (FIH) of their decision not to participate in the next FIH Hockey Pro League Men’s season despite having won the FIH Hockey Nations Cup last month, FIH has, in accordance with the regulations, extended an invitation to the Nations Cup runners-up, namely Pakistan, to join the 2025-26 Pro League edition.The Pakistan Hockey Federation has been given a deadline of 12 August to inform FIH of their decision to accept or deny the invitation. The 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League crowned both Dutch teams, Women’s and Men’s, as champions. The upcoming season will be the seventh one of the “League of the Best”.
TENPIN BOWLING - National 24 Jul, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportIslamabad: Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship will start from August 8, under the auspices of the Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF) at Leisure City Bowling Club, Safa Gold, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad.This was stated by Secretary General, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, Lt. Col (Retd) Kamran Khalid Janjua on Thursday.He said that President, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, Ijaz ur Rehman has approved to hold the Azadi Cup.He said that players from across the country would take part in nine different categories including Men's singles, men's doubles, Ladies singles, Amateur, team events, Deaf singles (Men and Women), take-takers and Media event.He said that the registration for the players to register their names. will be started/opened from August 1 to 7, through online. The players would register their names on email address; ptbfijaz@gmail.com. The draws of the championship will be opened on August 7, at 7.00 p.m.Col. Kamran Khalid, further, said that the concluding ceremony will be held on August 14 at 6.00 p.m. in which trophies, medals, certificates will be delivered to the winning players. For further information, players should contact to the Office Secretary, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, on phone +92 334 5000081.
FOOTBALL - FIFA News 23 Jul, 2025
Islamabad (Sports Desk): The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which will take place from 27 September to 19 October. A total of 54 match officials (18 referees and 36 assistant referees) from 22 FIFA Member Associations are set to take charge of the matches.“Following the success of the FIFA Club World Cup, we look forward to another exciting tournament, for which we have once again appointed a very strong Team One line-up. From a refereeing perspective, it’s very important that the officials have the opportunity to be involved at a tournament featuring the stars of tomorrow and for us to carry out further testing of Football Video Support (FVS), which has been a great success so far,” said the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina.The use of Football Video Support (FVS) at the tournament follows on from the trials implemented last year at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ in Colombia and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ in the Dominican Republic.The FVS trials followed numerous requests from member associations for an alternative, cost-effective way of using technology to support match officials. Unlike the video assistant referee (VAR) system, FVS does not use dedicated video match officials and therefore does not check all match-changing incidents. Instead, the onus falls on the respective head coaches, who are allowed to make a limited number of review requests per game when they feel that a clear and obvious error has been made in match-changing incidents, such as goals, penalty decisions, direct red card incidents or cases of mistaken identity. The players can also recommend that their coaches request a review.“Chile is a football-loving country, and we have an excellent opportunity to ensure that this year’s edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup leaves a legacy on a refereeing level. The (FIFA) U-20 World Cup is a highly competitive tournament that requires officials to have a sound reading of the game,” noted FIFA Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca.
Pakistan Cricket Board names women squad for Ireland tour
Karachi (SBR): Fatima Sana will continue to lead the Pakistan women’s team as the Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the Ireland series. The three-match T20I series against Ireland will be played at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin from 6 to 10 August.22-year-old Eyman Fatima is the only uncapped player in the squad. She has been selected after scoring 287 runs from eight matches at a strike rate of 155.14 in the National Women’s T20 Tournament held in Karachi in May this year. The right-handed batter also represented Pakistan in the inaugural ICC Women’s U19 World Cup in 2023.The squad has been selected from among the 24 players taking part in the Women’s Skills camp, which will conclude on 27 July in Karachi. At the conclusion of the Skills camp, the 15-member squad will undergo a pre-series camp in Karachi before departing for Ireland to take part in the bilateral series.Pakistan squad:Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and Waheeda AkhtarNon-traveling reserves:Neha Sharmin, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz and Syeda Aroob ShahPlayer support personnel:Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach bowling), Abdul Saad (assistant coach fielding), Waleed Ahmed (analyst) and Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist)Series schedule:6 Aug – First T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin8 Aug – Second T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin10 Aug – Third T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin
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