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Irfan Khan to lead Pakistan Shaheens in Top End T20 Series
Lahore(SBR): Mohammad Irfan Khan, who has featured in nine ODIs and 14 T20Is for Pakistan will lead Pakistan Shaheens in the Top End T20 Series scheduled to take place in Darwin, Australia from 14 to 24 August. Pakistan Shaheens will play the opening match of the 11-team tournament against Bangladesh ‘A’ on 14 August at TIO Stadium in Darwin.The 15-member squad announced includes Abdul Samad (five T20Is), Faisal Akram (three ODIs), Haider Ali (two ODIs, 35 T20Is), Mubasir Khan (one T20I) – all featured for Pakistan men’s team previously, while Ahmed Daniyal and Mohammad Salman Mirza are part of Pakistan T20I squad for upcoming Bangladesh series.Shaheens’ second fixture in the T20 tournament will be against Scorchers at the TIO Stadium on 16 August, with the first ball set to be bowled at 4pm local time. The third Shaheens’ encounter in the tournament will be against Renegades on 18 August at the same venue with the first ball to be bowled at 6pm local time. On 19 August, Shaheens will take on Kingsmen at the DXC Arena with first ball to be bowled at 1pm local time.Shaheens’ fifth fixture in the event will be against Strikers at the DXC Arena, with the first ball to be bowled at 7pm. The sixth and final fixture of Shaheens will be against Nepal on 22 August at the DXC Arena with the first ball to be bowled at 7pm local time.The semi-finals and final of the event are scheduled for 24 August.The training camp for the Darwin-bound squad will be announced in due course.15-member squad:Mohammad Irfan Khan (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wicket-keeper), Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicket-keeper), Mubasir Khan, Saad Masood, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah and Yasir KhanTeam management:Ghulam Ali (head coach), Sami Ullah Niazi (bowling coach), Mansoor Amjad (fielding coach), Mohammad Ibrahim (analyst) and Mohammad Aleem (physio)Pakistan Shaheens fixtures:14 Aug – vs Bangladesh ‘A’, TIO Stadium (7pm local time)16 Aug – vs Scorchers, TIO Stadium (4pm local time)18 Aug – vs Renegades, TIO Stadium (6pm local time)19 Aug – vs Kingsmen, DXC Arena (1pm local time)20 Aug – vs Strikers, DXC Arena (7pm local time)22 Aug – vs Nepal, DXC Arena (7pm local time)24 Aug – Semi-finals and final
Bat Speed Meets Brainpower : Julian Wood's Formula for Lankan Firepower
BIPIN DANIIn the ever-evolving landscape of modern cricket, where boundary-hitting has become an indispensable art, one man stands out for his scientific approach to unleashing brute force with finesse—Julian Wood. The former Hampshire cricketer turned power-hitting specialist has revolutionized the way batters train to clear the ropes, combining cricketing nuances with cutting-edge biomechanics and baseball-inspired methodologies.Wood’s trademark invention, the Power Hitting Program, isn't just a buzzword—it's a transformation toolkit. With stints at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), various county teams, and IPL franchise Punjab Kings, Wood’s reputation as a hitter-whisperer has crossed continents. His upcoming assignment with Sri Lanka Cricket, set from 30th July to 5th August, marks a strategic investment into sharpening the big-hitting blades of both men’s and women’s national teams.Purpose-Driven PartnershipIn a bid to ready its arsenal for prestigious assignments like the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Asia Cup, and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka has roped in Wood to collaborate with National Coaches. His goal? To decode the science behind explosive stroke play and empower the next generation of Lankan finishers.Speaking to this reporter from England, Wood exudes optimism, "Yes, hopefully, the Sri Lankan cricketers will benefit more with this new technique. I have already spoken with head coach Sanath Jayasuriya and have worked with Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Mendis in Abu Dhabi during T10 tournaments."He further revealed his special focus on uplifting women’s cricket, "I will be devoting two days with the women players in Sri Lanka. My service will benefit all the Lankan players—men and women—when they play 10-over tournaments. I will make them understand the techniques behind this."Innovation Born of BaseballWood’s methodology isn’t simply about muscle—it’s about mechanics. Years of studying biomechanics in the USA, particularly within baseball training regimes, led him to craft bespoke cricket-specific aids and drills that refine swing efficiency and generate greater bat speed. His patented training techniques are now sought-after by players craving consistency in striking the long ball under pressure.A Global VoyageWhile Wood won’t meet the Indian squad touring England currently, his cricketing footprint continues to expand. He shared, “I’ll be heading to the Cayman Islands next Monday to train players there.”That globe-trotting schedule is a testament to his stature as a pioneer in cricket’s brave new world—a world where power is no longer raw, but refined.
Pakistan Shaheens squad announced for England tour
Lahore(PR):The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced an 18-member Pakistan Shaheens squad to tour England from 17 July to 6 August for two three-day and three 50-over matches. The dates and venues of the fixtures will be announced in due course.Saud Shakeel (19 Tests) is set to lead the team, while he will be joined by three other Test capped players in Mir Hamza (seven Tests), Musa Khan (one Test) and Sajid Khan (12 Tests). Among other players, Azan Awais (844) and Maaz Sadaqat (646), who finished as the leading run scorers, respectively in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25 have been selected.Other batters include Ali Zaryab, Haider Ali, Mohammad Suleman, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shamyl Hussain, while Rohail Nazir will perform the wicket-keeping duties. The pace arsenal consists of Mushtaq Ahmed, who bagged 77 wickets in two recent most first-class competitions (QeA Trophy & President's Trophy), FATA pacer Shahid Aziz and Ubaid Shah.Wrist spinner Faisal Akram will accompany left-arm spinner Mehran Mumtaz and off-spinning all-rounder Mubasir Khan to form the spin quartet along with experienced Sajid for the Shaheens across the red and white-ball fixtures.The 18-member squad will take part in a training camp at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi before departing for England on 16 July.Squad:Saud Shakeel (captain), Ali Zaryab, Azan Awais, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Suleman, Mubasir Khan, Musa Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Shahid Aziz, Shamyl Hussain and Ubaid ShahPlayer support personnel:Imran Farhat (head coach), Rehan Riaz (bowling coach), Mohtashim Rasheed (fielding coach), Usman Hashmi (analyst) and Ali Sufyan (physio)
TABLE TENNIS - National 10 Jul, 2025
Wah Cantt (Sports Report): The 30th National Junior Table Tennis Championship will kick off on July 11, 2025 at Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Sports Complex in Wah Cantt under the banner of Islamabad Table Tennis Association (ITTA).The players from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir will participate in the national junior table tennis fixture. The departmental teams of the WAPDA, Army, Railways, and NHA would also lock their horns to lift the title.
TENNIS - Local News 10 Jul, 2025
Karachi (PR): The 21st edition of the Westbury National Tennis Championship commenced at Karachi Club on Thursday. Rashid Jambo, a well-known philanthropist and Sports Convener of Karachi Club, was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. Altaf Hussain, Mohammad Khalid Rehmani, Ismail Sharif, IIlyas Lashkerwala and other guests were present beside players from Lahore and other places.Results (Day-1):Men's Singles QualifyingArham Shahzad beat Fawaz Ali Tejani 8-0Jawed Khan beat Maula Madad Aku 8-0Yasir Fazli beat Mohammad Fawaz 8-1Mohammad Essa Jee KPT beat Amaan Garrison 8-2Farman Ali AKU beat Mohammad Hamza Essa Jee 8-6Juniors Under 18 Singles QualifyingZayd Ali beat Khuzaima 8-0Ahsan Ali beat Hafiz Basit Ali 8-1Zain Nomi beat Ahmed Kath 8-0Yahya Bin Zain beat Hamza Essa Jee 8-0Men's Singles main Round 1Laraib Shamsi beat Shahmeer Usman 8-2Abdullah Tahseen beat Zeeshan Garrison 8-2
A 10-Day Women’s Youth Tennis Training Camp starts at PTF
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: A 10-Day Women’s Youth Tennis Training Camp rolled into action at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex under the banner of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) in collaboration with Serena Hotels on Thursday.Pakistan Women’s Tennis Association (PWTA) has launched a 10-day Women’s Youth Tennis Training Camp, and 26 young girls from twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi are participating in the camp, aiming to promote and develop women’s tennis in Pakistan.Top national coach, Mahboob Khan, Sara Mansoor , Assistant Coaches Waqar Ahmad, and Husnain Mehmood will train the budding tennis girls during the camp.The opening ceremony was graced by Zaira Ahmad Zaka, Secretary General-PWTA, Sarah Ibrahim Khan, Treasurer-PWTA, officials from Serena Hotels, PTF representatives, and a large number of parents.Asma Khawar Khawaja, President- PWTA, also thanked the Serena Hotels management for supporting this remarkable initiative. She added that, in collaboration with Serena Hotels, PWTA aims to expand this program to other cities across Pakistan in the near future. Col. Ziauddin Tufail, Secretary General- PTF, also thanked Serena Hotels for their ongoing commitment and valuable contributions to the development of tennis in the country.
Germany vs Ireland to launch Rising Stars festival on December 1
Sports Bulletin ReportLausanne (Switzerland): The FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup Chile 2025 will see two European sides, namely Germany and Ireland, opening the show on 1 December in Santiago.On that same day, hosts Chile will start their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands, current Junior Women’s World Champions and ranked world’s number one.The pinnacle of the FIH junior women’s tournaments will feature 24 teams for the very first time. The tournament will be held from 1 to 13 December 2025 in the city of Santiago, Chile.The draw held on 12 June has determined the following Pools:Pool A: Netherlands, Japan, Chile, MalaysiaPool B: Argentina, Belgium, Zimbabwe, WalesPool C: Germany, India, Ireland, NamibiaPool D: England, South Africa, China, AustriaPool E: Australia, Spain, Canada, ScotlandPool F: United States, Korea, New Zealand, Uruguay
T20 World Cup: Cardiff, Derby, Loughborough to host warm-up games
Sports Bulletin ReportLondon, 10 July 2025 – Three elite cricket venues have today been added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 when it comes to England and Wales next year. Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, The County Ground, Derby, and Loughborough University – home of the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre – will play host to a range of warm-up matches before the tournament gets underway on 12th June 2026.All three venues share a rich cricketing pedigree and have played a part in propelling women’s cricket on to the global stage. The warm-up matches will see the best in the world go head-to-head as they prepare for next summer’s groundbreaking tournament. The three venues will play a prominent role in showcasing elite women’s cricket to local fans before the first ball of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is bowled at Edgbaston on 12thJune next year.Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Sophia Gardens, The County Ground, Derby, and Loughborough University to the roster of incredible venues that will host the tournament next summer. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 provides an unparalleled opportunity to really shine a spotlight on the excellence in our sport and to launch women’s cricket firmly into the mainstream. We’re delighted to extend that opportunity to even more English and Welsh fans through the warm-up games, and to inspire hundreds and thousands of people across the country to fall in love with women’s cricket.”The expanded ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see 12 teams descend on England and Wales to compete for the prestigious trophy that is currently held by New Zealand. 33 matches will be played across the 24-day competition, at seven iconic venues, before the final takes place at Lord’s on 5th July.
MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 09 Jul, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportDaegu (South Korea): The Pakistan Junior Poomsae National Team demonstrated excellence, skill, and discipline at the prestigious Daegu 2025 World University Taekwondo Festival, earning an impressive four medals in Poomsae events. This remarkable achievement marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s growing stature in international Taekwondo competition.Medal Achievements in Poomsae CategoriesRecognized Poomsae – Under 30 Female IndividualGold Medal: Zena Sheraz (Pakistan)Recognized Poomsae – Junior Female IndividualSilver Medal: Kaneez Zainab (Pakistan)Bronze Medal: Zymal Naqvi (Pakistan)Recognized Poomsae – Junior Male IndividualGold Medal: Syed Mohammad Zohaib Qadri (Pakistan) Poomsae Medal Tally for Pakistan 2 Gold Medals 1 Silver Medal 1 Bronze MedalThis outstanding performance in South Korea—Pakistan’s second competitive appearance in the country—not only reflects the unwavering dedication and talent of our national athletes but also highlights the exceptional leadership and coaching efforts of Seong Oh Choi, Head Coach of the Pakistan National Poomsae Team. His tireless work in preparing and mentoring the team played a pivotal role in securing these international accolades.The Pakistan Taekwondo Federation remains committed to the development of youth athletes and continues to work towards excellence at both national and global levels.
Basit Gymkhana beat Real Time by 38 runs in all Pakistan. T20 Challenge Cup
TAXILA(Sports Report): Basit Gymkhana Cricket Club showcased an impressive all-round performance to defeat Real Time Cricket Club by 38 runs in the All Pakistan HIT Challenge Cup T20 Tournament at the HIT Cricket Ground, Taxila Cantt.Batting first, Basit Gymkhana posted a competitive total of 172 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. The star of the innings was Uzair Afridi, who dazzled with a blistering 62 off just 37 balls, smashing five boundaries and four towering sixes. He was ably supported by Ishaq Qazi, who contributed a solid 44 off 33 balls, decorated with three fours and two sixes. For Real Time CC, Saif ur Rehman was the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets.In reply, Real Time Cricket Club faltered against disciplined bowling and were bowled out for 134 runs. Sohail Akhtar was the top scorer for his side with 30 runs. Basit Gymkhana’s bowling attack was led by Azaan Ahmed, who ripped through the batting line-up with an outstanding four-wicket haul. He was well-supported by Rana Fasih, who grabbed three wickets, and Raja Awais, who took two.For his match-winning spell, Azaan Ahmed was named Man of the Match.
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