Kabul Sports Bulletin Report):The Afghanistan National Cricket Team's newly appointed Head Coach, Richard Pybus, has arrived in Kabul to oversee the National Team's upcoming skill development and training camp.The Afghanistan Cricket Board's CEO, Naseeb Khan, met with Pybus to extend a warm welcome on his inaugural visit to Kabul. During their meeting, the CEO outlined the ACB’s strategic goals and shared high expectations for the future of the national team as the new coach begins his tenure.Marking his first visit to the Afghan capital, Pybus also held meetings with officials from the Selection Committee, the International and Domestic Cricket departments, and the High-Performance Center. He was also joined by national team captains Hashmatullah Shahidi and Ibrahim Zadran in these discussions, which primarily focused on upcoming FTP fixtures, strategies, and specifically, the commencement and management of the upcoming skill development and training camp.According to the ACB’s plan, a month-long training camp featuring nearly 40 Afghan players will be conducted under the direct supervision of the High-Performance Center and in the presence of the new Head Coach. The camp is set to begin tomorrow, April 12, and will run until May 16. During this period, the AfghanAtalan will undergo rigorous and comprehensive preparation for their highly anticipated Test match and the three-match ODI series against India.

Islamabad (faisal): Abubakar Talha and Varvara Rubtsova have lifred the titles of the ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship 2026 (Leg-1), which concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Saturday. A total of 24 boys and 15 girls from 14 countries—Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand—participated in the championship.In an exciting Boys’ Singles final, Pakistan’s Abubakar Talha defeated Mikaeel Ali Baig of Pakistan in a thrilling three-set match with a score of 6-4,6-7(3), 7-5 to claim the title.In the Girls’ Singles Final, Varvara Rubtsova of Russia dominated Yijia Wang of China, winning 6-0, 6-4 to secure the girls’ title.The Closing Ceremony was graced by Col. Sadaf, the uncle of Late Zainab Ali Naqvi, as the chief guest, and distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up.The ceremony was also attended by Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail, Major Suleman Junaid, Saeed Ahmad Khan, Tufail Cheema, along with a large number of foreign players, coaches, parents, and tennis enthusiasts.It is also informed that the Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) will commence on Monday, 13th April 2026.

Lahore (Sports News): An all-round performance by Najiha Alvi (30 runs, two stumpings) helped Strikers beat Conquerors by 20 runs to secure third place in the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025-26 on Saturday. The final of the five-team tournament will be played between Invincibles and Stars on Sunday at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, with the first ball to be bowled at 10am.Batting first at the LCCA Ground, Strikers posted 144 for seven in their 20 overs. Nashra Sundhu scored an unbeaten 32 off 34 balls, which included two fours. Wicketkeeper-batter Najiha contributed 30 off 25 balls, hitting two fours.For Conquerors, Fatima Sana, Mahnoor Aftab and Noor ul Iman claimed two wickets each.In reply, Conquerors managed 124 for six in their allotted 20 overs, with Yusra Amir remaining unbeaten on 35 off 26 balls, laced with five fours. For Strikers, Zaib un Nisa was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 18 runs.Scores in brief:Strikers 144-7, 20 overs (Nashra Sundhu 32 not out, Najiha Alvi 30; Mahnoor Aftab 2-17, Noor ul Iman 2-19, Fatima Sana 2-27)Conquerors 124-6, 20 overs (Yusra Amir 35 not out, Hafsa Khalid 23, Laraib Malik 20; Zaib-un-Nisa 3-18)Player of the match – Najiha Alvi (Strikers)Final – Invincibles v Stars at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, 10am start

Islamabad (Sports News): The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) announced that Pakistan’s Boys and Girls 12 & Under teams have departed for ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition, scheduled to be held from April 11 to 18, 2026 in Kathmandu.The event will feature participation from South Asian countries, providing a valuable platform for young talent to compete at the regional level and gain international exposure.Pakistan Boys Team:Mohammad Aayan – PlayerMohammad Faizan – PlayerMohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill – PlayerHeera Ashiq – CaptainPakistan Girls Team:Shahnoor Umer – PlayerShahreen Umer – PlayerWajeeha Fatima – PlayerZoha Asim – Captain

Karachi Sports News): :Quetta Gladiators romped to a 61-run win over Rawalpindiz after an emphatic performance with both bat and ball in the 18th match of the HBL Pakistan Super League here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Friday night.Rawalpindiz, who lost their fifth consecutive game in the tournament, were restricted to 121 in 17.3 overs in pursuit of a 183-run target courtesy two wickets each from Saud Shakeel, Jahandad Khan and Usman Tariq.Earlier, Gladiators were helped to a healthy total with a steady half-century from player of the match Rilee Rossouw and a fiery knock of 39 from Hasan Nawaz. Following his unbeaten six-ball 21 not out on the back of two fours and as many sixes, Jahandad struck on the first ball of the innings removing Rawalpindiz skipper Mohammad Rizwan to help Quetta get off to the best possible start in the defence of the target.Rawalpindiz’ stop-start innings involved three wickets inside the powerplay before they lost seven for 44 after being 72-3 at the halfway mark. Saad Masood’s late hitting in aa 19-ball 31-run knock comprising one four and three sixes took them across the 100-run mark.Usman Khawaja returned to the HBL PSL after 2021 and was run out for seven, while Yasir Khan fell to Abrar Ahmed for a 14-ball 21 after hitting debutant Khalil Ahmed for a six and two fours in the second over.Daryl Mitchell (30, 32b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Abdullah Fazal (20, 19b, 1x4, 1x6) put on 32 runs for the fourth wicket before Usman broke the stand in the 11th over. Left-arm spinner Kashif Bhatti, who was playing his second HBL PSL game in nine years, accounted for Sam Billings with Rawalpindiz 82-5 in 11.5 overs.Saud’s two wickets came in the only over he bowled and dismissed Mitchell and Asif Afridi, Usman bagged his second removing Mubasir before Rawalpindiz capitulation was sealed with two more wickets in the 18th over.Gladiators’ innings was headlined by the second-wicket 87-run stand between Rossouw (53, 42b, 6x4s, 1x6) and Saud (42, 39b, 3x4s). Debutant Ben Sears castled Sam Harper to give Rawalpindiz their first wicket of the day in the fourth over. He later returned to break the partnership dismissing Saud.Hasan Nawaz’ 16-ball 39 included five sixes only and provided them impetus as Rawalpindiz started striking regularly. Jahandad walked in at 156-5 in 18.2 overs and helped his team end the innings on a high taking 14 runs off the last over.Sears ended with three for 41 in his four overs, while Mohammad Amir picked up two wickets. Mubasir dismissed Rossouw for his only wicket.

Lahore (Sports News):: An unbeaten 151-run opening partnership between Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza powered Invincibles to a 10-wicket win over Conquerors in the 20th fixture of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025-26 on Friday. In the second match, Strikers defeated Challengers by eight wickets at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground courtesy a three-wicket haul by Nashra Sundhu.At Bagh-e-Jinnah, Conquerors who needed a win to qualify for the final, posted 150 for seven in their allotted 20 overs after opting to bat first. Yusra Amir top-scored with an unbeaten 64 off 44 balls, striking six fours and a six, while Samiya Afsar contributed 32 off 19 balls, hitting five fours.For Invincibles, Mahnoor Zaib claimed three wickets, while Noreen Yaqoob picked up two wickets.In reply, Invincibles achieved the target without losing a wicket in 15.1 overs.Right-handed batter Gull Feroza scored an unbeaten 76 off 43 balls, which included 14 fours. Captain Muneeba Ali registered her fourth half-century of the tournament, remaining unbeaten on 72 off 49 balls, laced with 11 fours.In the second fixture of the day, Challengers after opting to bat first were bowled out for 93 in 18 overs against Strikers. Captain Diana Baig top-scored with 25 off 27 balls, hitting two fours.Left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu returned figures of three for 17 in four overs, while Rabia Rani, Tasmia Rubab and Zaib-un-Nisa claimed two wickets each.In reply, Strikers chased down the target in 9.5 overs. Saira Jabeen top-scored with an 18-ball 36, which included four fours and two sixes, while Sadaf Shamas made 34 off 21 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes.Syeda Masooma Zehra picked up two wickets for the losing side.Diana Baig-led Challengers finished at the bottom of the points table with one point. The third-place play-off between Conquerors and Strikers will be played at the LCCA Ground on Saturday, 11 April with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 10am.Scores in brief:Match 19 – Strikers beat Challengers by eight wickets at Bagh-e-Jinnah, LahoreChallengers 93 all out, 18 overs (Diana Baig 25, Natalia Pervaiz 24; Nashra Sundhu 3-17, Tasmia Rubab 2-12, Rabia Rani 2-22, Zaib-un-Nisa 2-22)Strikers 97-2, 9.5 overs (Saira Jabeen 36 not out, Sadaf Shamas 34, Areesha Ansari 22 not out; Syeda Masooma Zehra 2-24)Player of the match – Nashra Sundhu (Strikers)Match 20 – Invincibles beat Conquerors by 10 wickets at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, LahoreConquerors 150-7, 20 overs (Yusra Amir 64 not out, Samiya Afsar 32; Mahnoor Zaib 3-17, Noreen Yaqoob 2-19)Invincibles 151-0, 15.1 overs (Gull Feroza 76 not out, Muneeba Ali 72 not out).

Islamabad (faisal): The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) announced the visit of global tennis icon Mr. Björn Borg to Pakistan during the ITF Men’s Futures Tennis Tournament series scheduled from 26 April to 10 May 2026 at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.The tournaments will feature more than 200 international players from around the world, making it one of the most significant international tennis events ever hosted in Pakistan.Björn Borg is one of the most influential figures in tennis history. He dominated the sport during the 1970s and early 1980s, was ranked World No. 1 for 109 weeks, and won 11 Grand Slam titles, including six French Open and five consecutive Wimbledon championships. Widely regarded as a global sporting icon before the era of Federer and Nadal, his visit is considered a great honor for Pakistan tennis.This landmark visit follows earlier high-profile sporting visits, including boxing legend Mohammad Ali. It is expected that Borg’s visit will rank among the most significant international sports celebrity visits to Pakistan.His visit, along with his family (wife and two sons), is expected to significantly enhance the international profile of tennis in Pakistan and inspire young players across the country.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, stated that the Government of Pakistan, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, is doing commendable work in strengthening the country’s international standing by facilitating mediation efforts between Iran and the USA to help avoid a major global conflict, and that the tennis fraternity highly appreciates these peace efforts, adding that as a result of these initiatives, top global political dignitaries and international personalities are visiting Pakistan, reflecting the country’s growing importance on the world stage.He further stated that, in the field of sports, he and the Pakistan Tennis Federation are making every possible effort to project a positive image of Pakistan internationally. He added that the increasing visits of international sports personalities are a testament to the Federation’s successful efforts in promoting tennis and positioning Pakistan as a safe and attractive destination for international sporting events.Qureshi added that the visit of Mr. Björn Borg will be a great boost for Pakistan’s international image as well as for the development and promotion of tennis in the country.Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail Secretary General of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, , along with the PTF management, expressed their delight over the visit of the tennis legend and assured that every possible effort will be made to ensure the success of his visit and the smooth conduct of the event.

 Lahore (Sports News): :Zimbabwe women’s team will embark on their maiden tour of Pakistan to feature in a six-match white-ball series, the PCB announced today. The series comprises three ODIs and three T20Is.All six matches will be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, with Zimbabwe set to arrive in Karachi on Wednesday, 29 April.The three ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29. Pakistan are currently placed fifth with two points after featuring in one away series – three ODIs against South Africa in February/March this year. The ODIs will be played on 3,6 and 9 May, with the first ball of each match scheduled to be bowled at 3.30pm.The T20I series will follow the ODI series and will be played at the same venue on 12, 14 and 15 May. The first ball in the T20Is will be bowled at 7.30pm.The T20I series will help the national side finalise their preparations ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in England and Wales from 12 June to 5 July. Prior to the ICC event, Pakistan women’s team will feature in a T20I tri-nation event in Ireland, which will also include hosts Ireland and West Indies, with matches scheduled from 28 May to 4 June.

 Karachi (Sports News): Peshawar Zalmi crushed Karachi Kings by a record 159 runs in Match 17 of HBL Pakistan Super League 11 at the National Bank Stadium on Thursday night, riding on Kusal Mendis' record-breaking century and a combined bowling effort to skittle Karachi for 87 in 16.1 overs.The result lifted Peshawar Zalmi to second in the standings with seven points from four matches and a net run-rate of 2.87, while Karachi Kings slipped to fourth.Mendis became the first Sri Lankan to register a century in HBL PSL - a sparkling 109 off 52 balls including 14 fours and four sixes and also shared a 191-run second-wicket stand with captain Babar Azam — the highest partnership for any wicket in HBL PSL.The duo surpassed the previous mark of 176 set by Babar and Sharjeel Khan for Karachi Kings against Islamabad United in 2021.Babar finished unbeaten on 87 from 51 deliveries with 10 fours and two sixes, while Abdul Samad provided the late fireworks with an unbeaten 40 from just 12 balls including three fours and four sixes to lift Peshawar to a daunting 246 for three – their highest-ever total in HBL PSL, highest-ever team total at the National Bank Stadium and the sixth-highest in the league.In reply, Karachi never recovered from a disastrous start. Iftikhar Ahmed (2.1-0-9-3), the hero of Peshawar's last-ball thriller against Hyderabad Kingsmen last night, struck on the third ball of the chase to dismiss Muhammad Waseem for naught. Shoriful Islam (3-1-23-1) removed David Warner for zero in the very next over and Iftikhar struck again in the third over to trap Salman Ali Agha leg-before-wicket.At eight for three, the chase was already in tatters and Karachi’s middle order offered little resistance. Saad Baig flashed three boundaries in his 14 from 11 balls before falling to a Nahid Rana bouncer in the seventh over while Moeen Ali made nine from eight before holing out to Abdul Samad off Sufyan Moqim in the ninth.Azam Khan offered the only meaningful resistance with 25 from 27 balls including a six off Shoriful but he too was bowled by Sufyan in the 11th over with Karachi reeling at 65 for five.Sufyan (4-0-18-3) and Nahid (4-1-7-3) then ran through the lower order with Khushdil Shah (10, 14b, 1x4) edging Nahid behind for 10 and Mohammad Abbas Afridi (9) caught at long-on off Sufyan (4-0-18-3).Adam Zampa was bowled by Rana for a duck in the double-wicket maiden 14th over and the rout was completed in the 17th over when Iftikhar had Mohammad Hamza Sohail stumped by Mendis.Earlier in the day, Karachi captain David Warner had won the toss and elected to bowl first.Mendis, however, took apart Mir Hamza in the second over with back-to-back sixes to plunder 17 runs.Khushdil (4-0-37-1) had earlier provided the perfect start by removing Mohammad Haris on the second ball of the match for a duck caught by Salman at long-on but Babar joined Mendis in dismantling Karachi’s attack with a 15-run fourth over off Khushdil.Babar also brought up his 12,000 runs in T20 cricket; fastest to achieve the feat (338 innings) surpassing Chris Gayle (345 innings) and the just the second Pakistan batter to achieve the feat.Peshawar reached 66 for one at the end of the powerplay before continuing to accelerate. Mendis brought up his half-century off 25 balls in the eighth over with a clip through deep extra cover and raced to his maiden HBL PSL hundred in the 15th over working Adam Zampa around the corner to bring up the milestone off just 48 deliveries.The record-breaking partnership eventually ended at 191 when Mendis holed out to Haroon Arshad off Abbas in the 17th over for 109. Abbas struck again three balls later dismissing Michael Bracewell (6, 3b, 1x6) caught behind by Azam.Samad walked in and immediately took the attack to Karachi, hammering Abbas for three consecutive sixes in the penultimate over before Mir Hamza was taken to cleaners for 19 in the final over including two more maximums by Samad as the unbeaten 12-ball cameo took Peshawar past 240.Abbas (4-0-55-2) picked up the two of three Peshawar wickets to fall.Scores in brief:Peshawar Zalmi 246-3, 20 overs (Kusal Mendis 109, Babar Azam 87, Abdul Samad 40 not out; Mohammad Abbas Afridi 2-55)Karachi Kings 87 all out, 16.1 overs (Azam Khan 25; Nahid Rana 3-7, Iftikhar Ahmed 3-9; Sufyan Moqim 3-18)Player of the match: Kusal Mendis (Peshawar Zalmi)Friday’s fixture: Quetta Gladiators v Rawalpindiz at National Bank Stadium, Karachi; 7pm PKT

Karachi (PCB Report)::Islamabad United brushed aside defending champions Lahore Qalandars by nine wickets in Match 16 of HBL Pakistan Super League 11 here at the National Bank Stadium on Thursday afternoon.Chasing a meagre 101, Islamabad got home with 58 balls to spare and nine wickets remaining – the second largest win in terms of balls remaining and fourth largest in HBL PSL history.The result lifted Shadab Khan's side to second in the standings with seven points from five matches and a net run-rate in excess of two, while the reigning champions slipped further down after a tough outing in which they were bundled out for 100 in 18.3 overs and then offered little resistance with the ball.Devon Conway anchored the chase with an unbeaten 59 off 35 deliveries hitting seven fours and three sixes, while Mohammad Faiq made 34 not out from 19 balls aided by six fours including the winning boundary as the pair shared an unbroken 93-run stand off just 49 deliveries to seal the win in the 11th over.In pursuit of 101, Islamabad got off to a brisk start before Shaheen Shah Afridi (3-0-22-1) provided Lahore a much-needed breakthrough in the third over, removing the in-form Sameer Minhas for five with a full delivery outside off that was sliced to Ubaid Shah at deep third.Conway, however, took charge from the other end, flicking Shaheen twice over the leg-side as Islamabad raced to 51 in the powerplay.The left-hander brought up his 56th T20 half-century in style off Sikandar Raza in the 10th over with a slog-swept six over midwicket, before leveling the scores with a boundary through the covers.Faiq, equally fluent at the other end, ended the contest in the very next over, whipping Ryan Burl flat through the deep midwicket region.Earlier, having been put in to bat, Lahore's innings derailed almost from the very first over. Imad Wasim (4-0-13-2) struck on the second ball of the match, removing Mohammad Naeem for a golden duck caught by Sameer Minhas.Haseebullah offered brief resistance with 19 from 22 balls hitting two fours, but Imad returned to dismiss Abdullah Shafique for 10 in the fifth over. Skipper Shadab Khan (4-0-18-2) then picked up Rubin Hermann for four to reduce the reigning champions to 41 for four inside nine overs.Sikandar Raza then chipped in 25 from 19 balls including three boundaries and attempted to rebuild alongside Asif Ali (15, 12b, 1x4, 1x6), but their stand was broken by Shadab in the 13th over before player of the match Chris Green (4-0-19-3) returned to remove Ryan Burl caught and bowled in the 14th over to leave Lahore reeling at 76 for six.Shaheen scored 9 off 19 balls, while the lower order's resistance was finally ended by Richard Gleeson (3-0-13-2), who picked up Haris Rauf and Ubaid Shah in the 18th over. Faheem Ashraf then removed Shaheen to wrap up the innings for the lowest HBL PSL team total recorded at the National Bank Stadium as Lahore lost their last six wickets for 28 runs.Scores in brief:Lahore Qalandars 100 all out, 18.3 overs (Sikandar Raza 25, Haseebullah 19; Chris Green 3-19, Imad Wasim 2-13, Richard Gleeson 2-13, Shadab Khan 2-18)Islamabad United 104-1, 10.2 overs (Devon Conway 59 not out, Mohammad Faiq 34 not out; Shaheen Shah Afridi 1-22)Player of the match: Chris Green (Islamabad United)