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SPORTS NEWS - Int News 19 Nov, 2025
RIYADH(Sports News) A More than 80 clubs from Riyadh Cricket Association, the largest pioneer in Saudi Arabia, attended the event, which included captains, managers, and award-winning players. The event was held on last days at Khayyam Restaurant, Hira.RCA Senior Vice President Nasser Mahmood Abbasi welcomed the guests and highlighted the progress of the association, assuring the teams of continued support. The event was sponsored by Mobily Pay and MoneyGram, whose support enabled the tournaments and enhanced the player experience.The chief guest of the event, Musarrat Khalil, a well-known senior journalist from Saudi Arabia, who came from Jeddah, expressed his views and described the event as memorable. He praised the management of the Riyadh Cricket Association while appreciating the trophies and shields. He was also delighted with the dinner.The renowned all-rounder of Saudi Arabia and CEO of the Riyadh Cricket Association, Mohammad Nadeem Babar, who has been awarded the title of Down Bradman of the Gulf, expressed his gratitude to the patron of RCA, HRH Prince Dr. General Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in his address. He thanked the prince for providing him with the opportunity to organize cricket events in Riyadh and generously allowing him to use his personal grounds free of charge.Nadeem Babar expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the members of the Executive Committee, especially Nasir Abbasi, Senior Vice President. Atif Amin, Media and League Coordinator; Farhan Khairy, League Coordinator; Mr. Beeston, and all other RCA Executive Committee members for their unwavering support.
Shifa International Hospitals Islamabad beat Bahria Eleven-II Islamabad by 10 wickets
Islamabad (PR): Shifa International Hospitals Islamabad beat Bahria eleven-II Islamabad by 10 wickets in the Cricket match here at Navy Cricket XI Ground Islamabad. Shifa International Captain Ibrar Ikhlaq won the toss and invited to bat first Bahria Eleven II, Bahria Eleven-II hit up 220 for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 30 overs. Awais (50), Waheed (34), Saif (20) and Uzair (18) were the key contributors. Shifa International Captain Ibrar Akhlaq (3 for 39), M. Hashir Azeem (3 for 41) and Taimoor Mehmood (2 for 27) were the other main wicket-takers. In reply, Shifa International achieved the target in the 26st over for the without loss of wickets. Opening Batsman Mohammad Hashir Azeem hit a fine century 129 runs not out 85 balls with 5 sixes and 15 fours, while Harris Ali hit a half century 66 runs not out 70 balls with 7 fours. M. Hashir Azeem declared “Man of the Match” for his impressive Performance.--
ADT10: Quetta Qavalry overcome Northern Warriors by 51 runs
Abu Dhabi (Sports News): The 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 roared to life at the Zayed Cricket Stadium as the Quetta Qavalry announced their arrival in style, powering to a commanding 51-run win over the Northern Warriors. In the first innings, a blockbuster knock from Khawaja Nafay (45* off 12) led the Quetta Qavalry to a formidable total of 133/5. Nafay plundered five sixes and two fours, supported by quick-fire knocks from Liam Livingstone (24 off 10) and an unbeaten Jason Holder (24* off 10). Earlier in the innings, Muhammad Waseem (15 off 10) had also looked in fine form, but the UAE batter perished at the halfway mark. Trent Boult was the pick of the bowling attack for the Warriors, scalping the wickets of opener Evin Lewis (2) and Liam Livingstone in his two overs. Meanwhile, Tabraiz Shamsi, Odean Smith and Thisara Perera all picked up a wicket each. In response, the Warriors could not find the start they needed. They lost opener Johnson Charles (6) to Jason Holder as early as the first over and managed only 41 runs in the first five overs. With a steep target ahead of them, it was Hazratullah Zazai (31* off 28) and Colin Munro (44 off 28) who built an unbroken stand of 77 runs in 54 balls. The pair cracked regular boundaries, but the Warriors fell far behind the equation. While Hazratullah Zazai remained unbeaten, Munro eventually departed off the final delivery of the innings, falling to Ali Majid as the Warriors finished at 82/2. For the Qavalry, it was a comprehensive performance with the ball, with all their bowlers maintaining economy rates under 10 to shut the Warriors out of the contest. Following the victory, Quetta Qavalry Captain Liam Livingstone said, “We got off to a great start and read the conditions well, which helped us put a strong total on the board and follow it up with an excellent bowling performance. There was plenty in the wicket, so the plan was simply to hit a good length, and the bowlers executed that perfectly. It’s a new side and captaining in a format this quick is always a challenge, but that’s what makes T10 so enjoyable. There’s barely any time to think, but we managed the key moments well. This is one tick in the box, and hopefully we can build on this, get on a good run, and push for the Final as the tournament progresses.”
Tri-Nation: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in inaugural game
Rawalpindi (Imran Satti): Pakistan began their campaign in the Tri-nation T20I series with a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe as they chased the 148-run target with four balls to spare here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night.Zimbabwe will now take on Sri Lanka at the same venue on Thursday, 20 November in the second match of the series.Player of the match Mohammad Nawaz’s all-round contributions (4-0-22-2, 21 not out off 12) coupled with a crucial 61-run fifth-wicket stand between Fakhar Zaman (44, 32b, 2x4s, 2x6s) and Usman Khan (37 not out, 28b, 3x4s) led Pakistan to their third T20I win in their last four fixtures.Zimbabwe’s opening pair of Brian Bennett (49, 36b, 8x4s) and Tadiwanashe Marumani (30, 22b, 3x4s, 1x6) put on a solid 72-run stand in eight overs after Pakistan opted to bowl first.Pakistan’s bowling attack reined in Zimbabwe’s batting line-up taking eight wickets for 75 runs in the remaining 12 overs after Nawaz halted the opening duo’s advance.After walking in to bat at 94-3 in the 13th over, skipper Sikandar Raza remained unbeaten for 34 off 24 balls (3x4s, 1x6) including a six and a four in the last over of innings.In turn, Pakistan stumbled to 54-4 after Saim Ayub (22, 26b, 1x4, 1x6) and Sahibzada Farhan (16, 15b, 3x4s) put on 27 runs for the opening stand.Fakhar and Usman came together when Pakistan required 94 runs off 63 balls and saw off boundary-less 11th over. Usman then hit a boundary each in 12th and 13th over, while Fakhar found a six each in the next two overs bringing the equation down to 42 needed off last five overs.Zimbabwe threatened to tighten the screws with Fakhar’s scalp in the 16th over off Richard Ngarava before Nawaz walked in and stitched an unbeaten 36-run match-winning stand with Usman.Nawaz hit a six over long-on off Brad Evans in the 17th over after which Pakistan required 17 off the last two overs. The duo then gathered 12 runs off Evans in the penultimate over as in a dramatic turn of events he overstepped, they dropped Nawaz and Usman hit a four in a space of two balls.Tinotenda Maposa – defending five runs off the last over – got hit for back-to-back fours by Nawaz on the first two balls as Pakistan got over the line.Scores in briefTri-series – First T20I – Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by five wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket StadiumZimbabwe 147-8, 20 overs (Brian Bennett 49, Sikandar Raza 34 not out, Tadiwanashe Marumani 30; Mohammad Nawaz 2-22)Pakistan 151-5, 19.2 overs (Fakhar Zaman 44, Usman Khan 37 not out, Saim Ayub 22, Mohammad Nawaz 21 not out; Brad Evans 2-26)Player of the match – Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan)
Pakistan Shaheens crush India A by 8 wickets in Asia Cup Rising Star
Doha (Sports News): Maaz Sadaqat carried on his blazing all-round form with a half-century and two wickets to help Pakistan Shaheens bag a thumping eight-wicket victory over India A in their second Group B fixture of the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Sunday night.Shaheen overhauled the 137-run target with 40 balls to spare and eight wickets in hand as the left-handed opening batter Maaz picked up his successive player of the match award on the back of yet another half-century (79 not out) and miserly bowling figures of 2-12 in three overs including a wicket-maiden.Following on from his 54-ball 96 not out against Oman on Friday, Maaz struck seven fours and four sixes in the chase against India A keeping the bowlers on their toes. The Peshawar born 20-year-old also put on 55 runs with Mohammad Naeem (14, 10b, 1x4, 1x6) as the duo provided Shaheens a blazing start in the Powerplay.Maaz took the sting out of India’s defence of the 136-run total with a 20-run seventh-over, where he hit Naman Dhir for two sixes completing his fifth T20 fifty off 31 balls as the required rate dropped below five.From that juncture onwards, Pakistan Shaheens took 38 more balls to score the remaining 60 runs losing only no.3 batter Yasir Khan in the process.Mohammad Faiq (16 not out, 14b, 1x4, 1x6), who also formed an unbeaten 41-run stand with Maaz, finished the game with a six as Shaheens made it two wins out of two in the tournament with their last group fixture against UAE scheduled for Tuesday.Earlier, Shahid Aziz’s 3-24 coupled with Saad Masood and Maaz’s two wickets each restricted India A to 136 all out in 19 overs despite being 91-2 in 9.4 overs.India A’s 8-45 collpase began with left-arm wrist-spinner Sufyan’s dismissal of their top-scorer and opening batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi (45, 28b, 5x4s, 3x6s) in the 10th over. Following a 30-run opening stand, which was broken by Shahid Aziz, Suryavanshi had put on 49 runs with Naman Dhir (35, 20b, 6x4s, 1x6) as the duo looked set for a big score.Right-arm leg-spinner Saad made his presence felt with the valuable scalp of Naman in 9th over. With India A 101-3, Maaz flaunted his skillful left-arm spin with a wicket-maiden 13th over, which led to Saad picking up another wicket in the three-run 14th over.Maaz’s second strike came in the 15th over when he got Nehal Wadhera stumped as India A reached 112-6. Ubaid Shah and Ahmed Daniyal landed their solitary blows in the next two overs further denting India A’s innings, while Shahid closed off the innings with two wickets in three balls in the 19th over.
Babar Azam fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Rawalpindi (Sports News): Pakistan player Babar Azam has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Sunday.Babar was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Babar’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 21st over of Pakistan’s innings when, after being dismissed, Babar hit the stumps with his bat before leaving the crease.Babar admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Ali Naqvi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Alex Wharf and Rashid Riaz, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi levelled the charge.Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.
T10: Cricket's biggest names gather in Abu Dhabi for entertaining cricket
Abu Dhabi (November 17, 2025): Star power lit up the Zayed Cricket Stadium as the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 lifted the curtain for its latest edition. The 'Global Legends' and 'Icon' players of all eight franchise teams gathered at the venue ahead of the tournament, including Kieron Pollard (UAE Bulls), Thisara Perera (Northern Warriors), Angelo Mathews (Royal Champs), Faf du Plessis (Vista Riders), Sam Billings (Aspin Stallions), Thisara Periera (Quetta Qavalry), Nicholas Pooran (Deccan Gladiators), and Moeen Ali (Ajman Titans). Speaking ahead of the season opener, Kieron Pollard of The UAE Bulls stated “It’s great to see the local talent developing, and being part of this tournament alongside them is something special. I'm looking forward to playing with the likes of Rohid”.Talking about UAE as a top cricketing destination, Moeen Ali, Captain of the Ajman Titans said:“The UAE has established itself as a global cricket hub, and you can see that with tournaments like the Abu Dhabi T10. The facilities here are world-class, and the passion for cricket is growing every year. It feels great to be part of something that's putting UAE cricket on the map and attracting the best players from around the world”.The tournament will feature a total of 32 high-octane matches across 12 playing days, showcasing the fastest format in cricket where each team bats for just 10 overs, delivering explosive 90-minute contests. The opening match will see new entrants Quetta Qavalry take on Northern Warriors, followed by an exciting clash between the defending champions, Deccan Gladiators, and the UAE Bulls. "I've always loved playing cricket in the UAE. I've been coming here since I was very young, and it holds a special place in my cricketing journey. The conditions, the atmosphere, the fans - everything about playing here just feels right. It has been a home away from home for me, and I'm always excited to be playing cricket in this region". Said Nicholas Pooran, captain, Deccan Gladiators The tournament follows a round-robin format, where each team faces every other team during the first stage. After the completion of 28 group matches, the top four teams on the points table will advance to the playoffs. The playoff stage begins on Saturday, November 29, 2025, with Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) and the Eliminator (3rd vs 4th). On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Qualifier 2 will be played between the winner of the Eliminator and the loser of Qualifier 1, followed by the Final later that day to crown the champion. All matches will be played at the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, renowned for its fast outfield and electric atmosphere that perfectly complements the high-intensity T10 format.Global Broadcast Reach (PR)
FIH Hockey Pro League: England men's coach Zak Jones says about their preparations
Lausanne (Sports News): As we inch ever closer to the start of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 season on 9 December, we are excited to bring you an exclusive pre-season interview series with players and coaches from the world’s top hockey nations participating in the “League of the Best”.This series will dive into the minds of the sport’s finest athletes and coaches, uncovering their thoughts on the upcoming season, personal goals, and the strategies their teams are crafting to compete at the highest level. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, these interviews provide a unique glimpse into the passion, preparation, and drive that fuel the teams vying for glory.In today’s interview we speak with Zak Jones, coach of the England men’s hockey team...What does the FIH Hockey Pro League mean to the squad?We love the challenge and privilege of playing the other top teams in the world an enjoy the experiences of playing in different conditions and environments. It is also provides us with a regular opportunity to measure up where we are and how we are progressing as a team. How are the preparations going? Preparations are going well. We have enjoyed being back together training regularly since late September and we are very excited about what the new additions to our coaching team Robert van der Horst, Ashley Jackson and David Ames are bringing to our environment. The FIH Hockey Pro League is the 'league of the best', how does competing in the league develop the players? Playing against the best teams in different conditions and environments and learning how to manage travel etc and still perform is something that challenges the players in so many different ways both on and off the pitch. It is a combination of all those experiences that aids and accelerates their growth and development. What are the aims for the 2025/26 season?To keep trying to play a high tempo, attacking style of hockey and produce performances more consistently throughout the tournament. In the last edition we started really well but tailed off a little towards the end so the challenge will be to start well again and then maintain our level. Where is the squad's favourite venue? Argentina has definitely been a favourite in recent years but playing at home in Lee Valley in front of our fantastic own fans definitely has to be the highlight.
Pakistan thrash Bangladesh 10-3 in final game of three-match tie
Islamabad (Sports News): Penalty corner specialist Mohammad Sufyan Khan delivered an outstanding performance with a double hat-trick.In Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the ongoing World Cup Qualifying Round, Pakistan won the third and final match of the three-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh by a one-sided margin of 10–3.From Pakistan’s side, Mohammad Sufyan Khan showcased exceptional skill by scoring six goals with a double hat-trick, Abdul Rehman scored two, while Nadeem Ahmed and Rana Waleed scored one goal each.From Bangladesh, Abdullah, Raqeeb Hasan, and Ashraf-ul-Hasan scored one goal each. Mohammad Sufyan Khan was declared the Man of the Match.President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti and Secretary General Olympian Rana Mujahid Ali Khan congratulated the national team on winning the series.
Pakistan beat Bangladesh 8-0 and unbeatable lead in a three-match series
Dhaka (Sports News): Pakistan beat Bangladesh 8-0 in the second match of the three-match series.For Pakistan, Mohammad Sufyan Khan and Rana Waheed Ashraf scored two goals each, while Rana Waleed, Hannan Shahid, Afraz, and Imad Butt scored one goal each.The last match of the Pakistan-Bangladesh series will be played on 16 November.
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