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Pakistan squads announced for Sri Lanka T20Is and ODI tri-series
Rawalpindi (faisal): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced Pakistan men’s squads for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka and the ODI tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka.Right-handed opening batter Sahibzada Farhan, who led Pakistan in the recently concluded Asian Games will lead Pakistan in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, while left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue as captain of the ODI side for the tri-series.The T20I series will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with the opening match scheduled for 9 October. The second and third T20Is will be played on 11 and 13 October, respectively.Following the T20I series, Pakistan will feature in a seven-match ODI tri-series alongside England and Sri Lanka. Rawalpindi will host the opening three matches, before the tournament moves to Lahore for the remaining league matches and the final.15-member T20I squad:Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Moqim16-member ODI squad:Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan MoqimTeam Management:Naveed Akram Cheema (manager), Mike Hesson (head coach), Shaun Tait (bowling coach), Michael Smith (batting coach), Mansoor Amjad (fielding coach), Mohammad Tahir (Physiotherapist), Grant Luden (strength &conditioning coach), Nabeel Edger Pace (team analyst for Sri Lanka T20I), Usman Hashmi (team analyst for tri-series), Shafqat Shabbir (media manager for Rawalpindi-leg and Syed Nazir Ahmed for Lahore-leg), Col. Usman Anwari (security manager), Dr. Wajid Ali Rafai (team doctor) and Muhammad Ehsan (masseur)
FOOTBALL - National 05 Oct, 2026
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Sindh Indus secured their place in the semi-finals of the PFF National U-17 Championship 2026 after coming from behind to defeat KPK Khyber 4-3 in a thrilling seven-goal encounter at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, on Monday.In the day’s second match, Balochistan Bolan and Islamabad Margalla played out an entertaining 1-1 draw.The opening game provided one of the most exciting contests of the championship so far, with KPK Khyber producing a dominant first-half performance before Sindh Indus’ pace and technical quality ultimately turned the match in their favour.KPK Khyber took the lead through Atif in the 23rd minute, before Sindh Indus responded with goals from Moosa and Rafay to take control of the contest.Sindh Indus extended their advantage when Rafay struck again in the 79th minute, but KPK Khyber refused to go quietly. Atif scored his second in the 84th minute to bring the score back to 4-3 and set up a tense finish.Sindh Indus held their nerve through the closing stages to secure the victory and, with it, their place in the semi-finals.The contest was played at a high tempo, with KPK Khyber’s energy and intensity particularly evident in the first half. Sindh Indus, however, grew into the match as their pace and technical ability began to create problems for the Khyber defence.Both sides also found themselves benefiting from goalkeeping errors, with Sindh’s final goal coming after the Khyber goalkeeper spilled the ball, while Khyber’s late third came after the Sindh goalkeeper misjudged the flight of the ball.In the second match of the day, Balochistan Bolan and Islamabad Margalla battled to a 1-1 draw in a closely contested encounter.Shahzaib gave Islamabad Margalla the lead in the 24th minute, before Sheraz levelled for Balochistan Bolan in the 34th minute.The contest remained evenly poised after the break, with both sides creating opportunities to find a winner. Balochistan Bolan were reduced to ten men in the 67th minute when Faheem was shown a red card, but they held on to earn a valuable point.The two matches produced eight goals, adding another chapter to an increasingly entertaining PFF National U-17 Championship, with Sindh Indus now through to the semi-finals after a memorable comeback.
Match officials announced for U17 bilateral series in Multan
Multan (Sports Reporter): The match officials have been announced for Sri Lanka U17’s tour of Pakistan, which will feature one three-day match and five one-day matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium.The three-day match will be played from 9 to 11 October, while the five one-day matches will take place from 15 to 24 October.Match-by-match appointments (all matches at Multan Cricket Stadium):9-11 October – Three-day match – Imtiaz Iqbal and Saqib Khan (on-field umpires), Imranullah Aslam (reserve umpire), Sohail Idrees (match referee)15 October – First one-day match – Imtiaz Iqbal and Imranullah Aslam (on-field umpires), Farooq Ali Khan (reserve umpire), Iqbal Sheikh (match referee)17 October – Second one-day match – Saqib Khan and Farooq Ali Khan (on-field umpires), Imtiaz Iqbal (reserve umpire), Iqbal Sheikh (match referee)19 October – Third one-day match – Farooq Ali Khan and Imtiaz Iqbal (on-field umpires), Imranullah Aslam (reserve umpire), Iqbal Sheikh (match referee)21 October – Fourth one-day match – Imranullah Aslam and Saqib Khan (on-field umpires), Farooq Ali Khan (reserve umpire), Iqbal Sheikh (match referee)24 October – Fifth one-day match – Farooq Ali Khan and Imranullah Aslam (on-field umpires), Saqib Khan (reserve umpire), Iqbal Sheikh (match referee)
W15 Islamabad-World Tennis Women’s Championship to start on October 6
Islamabad (faisal): The first leg of the W15 Islamabad-World Tennis Women’s Championship 2026 will commence on 6 October 2026 at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.A total of 30 players from France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Türkiye, the Czech Republic,Germany, Thailand and Pakistan will compete in the championship.Top Players Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, Romaisa Malik, and Hajra Sohail will represent Pakistan in the championships.Astrid Cirotte of France, currently ranked World No. 624, is the top seed of the tournament.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi warmly welcomed the visiting international players to Pakistan and expressed confidence that the championship would provide high-quality competition and a memorable experience for all participants.He said that the Pakistan Tennis Federation is committed to promote women’s tennis and is proud to provide an excellent opportunity for Pakistani women players through the staging of 15K international women’s tournaments for the first time in Pakistan. He added that these events would enable local players to compete against international opposition, gain valuable experience, win matches, and earn important WTA ranking points.The main draw matched will commence tomorrow at 10:00am.
Afghanistan Future Stars to Face Bangladesh and Oman in Youth ODI Matches
Kabul (SBR): Afghanistan Future Stars will travel to Oman on October 10, where they will feature in a five-match Youth ODI series against Bangladesh U19 from October 13 to 23, before facing the Oman U19 side in two Youth ODI matches on October 27 and 30.These matches are part of Afghanistan Future Stars' preparation for the ACC U19 Men's Asia Cup 2026, scheduled for early November.Afghanistan Cricket Board’s National Selection Committee has also finalized the Afghanistan U19 squad for the upcoming matches, with Sohail Khan appointed as captain. The squad comprises 15 players in the main squad, along with three players named as reserves.
FOOTBALL - National 04 Oct, 2026
Islamabad (Sports Reporter):Balochistan Hingol and KPK Himalayas produced commanding performances at the PFF National U-17 Championship 2026 on Sunday, with Hingol defeating GB Karakoram 5-1 before KPK Himalayas overwhelmed Sindh Mehran 6-0 at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad.Balochistan Hingol took control against GB Karakoram with a series of well-taken goals, combining power, pace and clinical finishing to build a five-goal advantage.Noman opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a rasping drive into the corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance.Hingol doubled their advantage in the 43rd minute when Syed Wasif found the net from a free-kick, before Sajjad added a third just a minute later.The third goal came after Hingol broke quickly on the counter from the left, with Sajjad placing the ball calmly past the goalkeeper.Hingol continued to threaten after the break and extended their lead in the 63rd minute when Shahid reacted quickest to a header that had been spilled by the Karakoram goalkeeper.Zameer made it five in the 89th minute after his initial effort was saved, with the Hingol player following up to place the rebound into the net.GB Karakoram found a consolation in stoppage time, Hassan completing an individual effort by placing the ball past the goalkeeper in the 90+3rd minute.In the second match, KPK Himalayas produced one of the most dominant displays of the championship so far, completely controlling their contest against Sindh Mehran from start to finish.Himalayas attacked from all areas of the pitch, dominating possession and creating chances from left, right and through the middle.Taimoor opened the scoring in the sixth minute before Armaq doubled the advantage in the 20th minute.Taimoor struck again in the 27th minute to make it 3-0, while Armaq added his second just before half-time in the 45th minute.Taimoor completed his hat-trick in the 50th minute as Himalayas continued to dominate, before Irmad rounded off the scoring in the 70th minute to complete a comprehensive 6-0 victory.The two results added another 12 goals to an already goal-rich championship, with the young players continuing to provide attacking football and plenty of excitement in Islamabad.
Kainat Imtiaz announces retirement from international cricket
Lahore (Sports Reporter): Fast bowler Kainat Imtiaz has announced her retirement from international cricket after representing Pakistan women’s cricket team in 19 One-Day Internationals and 21 T20 Internationals across 13 years. She recently began her career as match referee in the PCB National Women’s U19 T20 Tournament held in August and September. Kainat represented Pakistan at the the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017 featuring in four matches. She became Pakistan women’s T20I cap no.22 in October 2010 against South Africa in Potchefstroom and ODI cap no.64 in Bangladesh’s Fatullah against Ireland women. The right-arm pacer was also part of Pakistan women’s squads in 2010 and 2014 when they won Gold Medal in Asian Games in China and South Korea. She was also part of Pakistan women’s squad for the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Kainat played her last ODI against Australia at the Gabba in January 2023 and her last T20I came at Sylhet against Thailand in October 2022. She started her career in February 2007 representing Karachi Schools U17 team in the PCB National Schools U17 Women’s Championship and later made her domestic List A debut in March 2008 and T20 debut in July.Kainat’s mother Saleema Imtiaz became Pakistan’s first woman umpire on ICC’s International Development Panel in 2024 and has so far officiated nine WODIs and 69 WT20Is.
VOLLEYBALL - Int News 03 Oct, 2026
Pakistan outclass China 3-0 in third-place play-off, Murad Khan scores 18 points Sports Bulletin ReportAichi-Nagoya (Japan): Pakistan Men’s Volleyball Team created history at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, defeating China 3–0 in the bronze-medal match to earn a bronze medal for the country after a gap of 64 years.Pakistan delivered an outstanding performance at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium, producing a dominant and composed display against China and winning the match in straight sets. The final score-line was just 25-18, 25-16, and 25-18.From the opening points, Pakistan played with confidence and determination. The national team maintained pressure through powerful attacking play, disciplined blocking and effective defensive work, giving China very little opportunity to establish momentum.Pakistan had previously won an Asian Games Bronze Medal in 1962. With today's achievement in Aichi-Nagoya, Pakistan have once again secured a place on the Asian Games volleyball podium in 2026, after a long 64-year gap.OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCESPakistan's players produced an excellent collective performance, with several key players making major contributions in attack.Murad Khan – 18 PointsMurad Khan led Pakistan's scoring with an impressive 18 points, playing a crucial role in Pakistan's attacking success throughout the bronze-medal match.Afaq Khan – 14 PointsAfaq Khan delivered another strong performance, contributing 14 points and providing important attacking options for Pakistan.Usman Faryad Ali – 14 PointsUsman Faryad Ali also scored 14 points, making a major contribution to Pakistan's dominant straight-set victory.
FOOTBALL - National 03 Oct, 2026
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The Pakistan Football Federation announced the 21 camp probables for the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026, with the national U-15 camp set to begin on October 6 in Lahore.The camp marks the beginning of Pakistan’s preparations for the landmark youth football festival in Azerbaijan, as the country’s next generation of Shaheens begin their journey towards the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026. 🇵🇰🦅The 21 camp probables are:1. Ahmed Zahid Ullah Khan2. Ameer Hamza3. Bakshi Hamal Khan4. Danish Masih5. Hassan Zeb Khan6. Illhan Ali Khan7. Kaleem Ullah8. Maqbool Ahmed9. Mohammad Alam10. Mohammad Maaaz Adnan11. Mohammad Mustafa12. Mohammad Salman13. Owais Faiz14. Rameez Riza15. Sahil Khan16. Sameer Abdul Samad17. Shahraz Khan18. Shahzaib Nawaz19. Shayan Abdul Jabbar Marwat20. Zain Ul Abideen21. Zul NoorainThe camp will provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to assess the players as preparations begin for Pakistan’s participation in the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan.
FOOTBALL - National 03 Oct, 2026
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Sindh Indus produced an outstanding second-half comeback to defeat Punjab Potohar 3-1 on the third day of the PFF National U-17 Championship 2026, while Punjab Harappa held Islamabad Margalla to a 2-2 draw at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, on Saturday.Punjab Potohar took the lead in the 16th minute when Mehmood Ali found the net with a superb free kick, the ball going in off the underside of the crossbar and giving the Sindh Indus goalkeeper no chance.The goal, however, came against the run of play.Sindh Indus had been the sharper side in the opening period, playing with pace, aggression and technical confidence. Their quick movement and ability to move the ball through pressure repeatedly caused problems for Punjab Potohar, but they went into half-time trailing by a goal.The second half saw Sindh Indus take complete control.They came out with even greater intensity, swarming all over Punjab Potohar and allowing their opponents very little opportunity to settle. Their speed, technical quality and aggressive approach kept Punjab Potohar pinned back for long periods.The equaliser arrived in the 62nd minute when Yaseen found the bottom corner to bring Sindh Indus level.Five minutes later, Sindh Indus completed the turnaround when Shahid put the ball into his own net, giving Sindh Indus a 2-1 lead.Punjab Potohar struggled to regain a foothold as Sindh Indus continued to press, and their dominance produced a third goal in the 80th minute, with Musa extending the lead to 3-1.There was still a twist to come.Just a minute after Musa’s goal, Sindh Indus were reduced to ten men when Hanzala was shown a red card in the 81st minute.Even with a player less, Sindh Indus held their shape and defended their advantage to complete a memorable 3-1 victory.Having trailed at half-time, Sindh Indus produced a second-half performance that underlined their quality and intent in the championship. Quick, aggressive and technically assured, they maintained their grip on the contest even after going down to ten players.Earlier in the day, Punjab Harappa and Islamabad Margalla shared the points in a four-goal contest that ended 2-2.Islamabad Margalla took the lead through Rameez in the seventh minute, but Punjab Harappa responded five minutes later when Husnain equalised.Islamabad Margalla restored their advantage in the 23rd minute through Shahzaib, before Punjab Harappa fought back once again, with Irfan Ali scoring in the 83rd minute to secure a share of the points.The results added another competitive day to the PFF National U-17 Championship, with the young players continuing to provide plenty of pace, intensity and attacking football as the tournament moves forward.
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