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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.
Mann Filter Indoor Cricket Championship to start Karachi on November 16
Karachi:- The Mann Filter Indoor Cricket Championship 2025 is set to take place on November 16 at Zamzama Ground, Ground Zero. Five of Karachi’s well-known and competitive teams will participate in the event. Organized with the support of Pioneer Overseas Traders, the championship is being regarded as an important step toward promoting indoor cricket in the city. According to Chief Organizer Talha Ahmed Butt, all arrangements for the tournament have been finalized.The participating teams include Man Lions, Man Sixers, Man Thunders, Man Strikers and Man Royals. The team captains have also been officially announced:Shakeel (Azam Autos) will lead Man Thunders,Hafeez (Shaheen Enterprise) will captain Man Sixers,Talha Ahmed Butt (Owais Automobiles) will captain Man Lions,Mohsin (Union Filter House) will lead Man Strikers,while Arshad (Suzuki Motors) will captain Man Royals.Team and captain photographs have been released ahead of the tournament, further boosting excitement among cricket fans. According to the organizers, a large number of players, officials, and spectators from across Karachi are participating in the event, including several prominent cricketers.Pioneer Overseas Traders stated that the Man Filter Indoor Cricket Championship will provide young players with a strong platform to showcase their abilities. The media coordination duties for the championship will be handled by Mohammad Rehan Akram.(PR)
Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in first ODI against Sri Lanka
Islamabad (Sports News): Pakistan have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.Ali Naqvi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Shaheen Shah Afridi’s side was ruled to be four overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.Shaheen pled guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.On-field umpires Alex Wharf and Asif Yaqoob, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Rashid Riaz leveled the charge.
Tri-nation series to begin from 18 November
All seven matches to take place in RawalpindiRawalpindi (By Abdullah Asjad): The PCB confirms the revised schedule of tri-nation series involving hosts Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with the opening match taking place on 18 November. All seven T20I matches including the final will now take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The first ball of all matches will be bowled at 6pm local time.The opening game of the tri-series will be played between Pakistan and Zimbabwe on Tuesday, 18 November. Each team will feature in four matches, with the top two sides qualifying for the final scheduled on Saturday, 29 November.Series schedule (all matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium):18 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe20 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka29 November –Final
BASKETBALL - National 12 Nov, 2025
Islamabad (Sports News): The 50th WAPDA Annual Inter Unit Basketball Championship 2025 concluded with fervour and competitive spirit at Mangla, under the auspices of the Power Wing Sports Association (PWSA) / Hydel. The inaugural ceremony was held on November 5, with Engr. Fakhr-e-Jahan, General Manager (MDO) Mangla, presiding as chief guest.Six teams participated in the championship — FESCO, GEPCO, LESCO, MEPCO, NGC, and hosts PWSA / Hydel. After a series of thrilling encounters, FESCO emerged champions, while PWSA / Hydel and GEPCO secured second and third positions respectively. Kaleem Ullah player of PWSA/ Hydel was adjudged Best Player of the tournament.Matches were supervised by technical officials from the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF), led by Dr. Ouj e Zahoor, Associate Secretary PBBF Islamabad, and Saadat Jahangir, Secretary Referee Board. Referees included Umer Mehmood and Mohammad Mudasir, alongside table officials comprised M M Alam, Naveed Ahmed, Gul Jamal, Adil Ali, and Prem Shehzad. The championship was efficiently coordinated by Jahangir Ahmed, former international player, former WAPDA Basketball team Asst. Manager.The closing ceremony was graced by Imdadullah Memon, General Manager (Sports), who distributed prizes alongside Mohammad Farooq, Director General (Sports), and Engr. Mohammad Tariq. The chief guest commended the high standard of play, discipline, and sportsmanship exhibited throughout the event, and lauded the organizing committee for its exemplary arrangements.
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