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National Ranking Tennis Championships start in Islamabad
Islamabad (PR): The main draw of the 1st Grade A+ National Ranking Tennis Championships started at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Monday.Top national players, including Aqeel Khan, Muzammil Murtaza, Muhammad Shoaib, Barkatullah, Mudassir Murtaza, Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Bismal Zia, Khadija Khalil, Labika Durab, Amir Mazari, M. Hassan Usmani, Hajra Sohail, Zohaib Afzal Malik, and Shayan Afridi, are competing in this prestigious championship.The tournament has received an overwhelming response, with more than 400 entries registered across 11 categories, including Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Singles, Ladies’ Doubles, Boys’ 18 & Under Singles, Boys’ 14 & Under Singles, Girls’ 14 & Under Singles, Boys’ 12 & Under Singles, Girls’ 12 & Under Singles, Men’s 40+ Doubles, and Men’s 50+ Doubles.Results Men’s Singles 1st Round:M. Hamza Aasim bt Heera Ashiq 6-7(4),4-1(retd); Sami Zeb Khan bt M.Talha Khan 6-3,6-4; Shehryar Anees w/o Zalan Khan; Abdul Basit bt Uzair Khan 6-2, 6-0; Abubakar Talha bt Shahzad Khan 6-3,1-6,7-6(2); Hassan Usmani bt Shakirullah 6-0,6-0; Ahmed Nael Qureshi bt Umar Ali 6-2,6-0; M.Huzaifa Khan bt Hmaza Rehmat 6-0,6-0; Jabir Ali bt M.Yahya 6-3,6-0;Muhammad Shoaib bt Saifullah Khan 6-1,6-2; M.Haziq Aasim bt Abdur Rehman 6-1,6-4Boys U18 Singles 1st Round: S,Hamza Hussain bt Mahad Mahmood 6-4,7-6(3); M.Rayan Khalil bt Ali Hassan 6-0,6-0; Ahmed Fareed Yawar bt Dawood Khan 7-6(6),2-6,6-4; Muhammad Hassan bt Shahzain Faisal 6-2,6-7(5), 6-4; Razik Sultan bt Aalian Ali 6-3,6-1; Inam Qadir bt Haseeb Mustafa 6-1,6-1; Abdul Basit bt Lubaid A. Khan 6-0,6-0; Umair Ali w/o Ahmed Raza ; M.Faizan w/o Wali M.Hassan
Men’s Regional U19 Academies to commence from today for 20 teams
Lahore (PR): The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the commencement of the Men’s Regional U19 Academies across 16 regions for 20 teams from Monday, 31 August. Around 500 U19 players will take part in these academies, which are designed for instilling professional cricket attributes in them. The players will be provided a number of facilities at their respective regional headquarters and will train under the supervision of the PCB coaches. The academy programme has been scheduled keeping in mind the schedule of the U19 tournaments in the 2026-27 domestic season. The 20 regional teams will take part in National U19 Cup – 50-over white-ball matches – and National U19 Trophy – three-day red-ball matches – following the conclusion of the academies. The complete schedule for both the tournaments will be shared in due course.
German men lift FIH World Hockey Cup 2026 title
Islamabad (Sports News): Germany became the first men's team to win back-to-back FIH Hockey World Cup titles on two separate occasions by successfully defending their crown with a 1-0 victory over Spain in the final in Wavre on Sunday.The Germans looked slightly more dominant in a hard-fought opening quarter. But the Red Sticks upped the intensity in the second and created several promising opportunities. Their best chance fell to Borja Lacalle, whose angled reverse-stick strike was kept out by an excellent glove save from Germany goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg midway through the period. Danneberg was brought into action a few more times in the second quarter but ensured the sides were still level on 0-0 at half-time.Spain piled on the pressure at the start of the third quarter but couldn’t make it count. And with 80 seconds remaining in the period, Germany made the most of their only circle entry of the quarter, Michel Struthoff running across the goalmouth and popping the ball into an empty net after the keeper had committed early. While Spain continued to rack up the circle entries and chances on goal, they simply couldn’t beat the German defence. They pulled off their keeper with just under four minutes to go in a last-ditch attempt to find the equaliser, but Germany held firm to secure their fourth World Cup crown.Germany’s Christopher Rühr was named Player of the Match.Earlier in the day in the bronze medal playoff, Argentina’s men stunned the Netherlands 2-1 to reach the podium for only the second time in their history.
Nasir Iqbal Wins PSA Sindh Challenger Squash Championship
Karachi (Sports News): The PSA Sindh Challenger Squash Championship, organized by the Sindh Squash Association, has concluded. A thrilling 48-minute final match took place at the Jahangir Khan Sports Club between Nasir Iqbal and Abdullah Nawaz. Abdullah took the lead in the first game, winning 11-6; however, the experienced Nasir Iqbal staged a magnificent comeback after trailing by a game, securing victory in the next three games with scores of 13-11, 11-2, and 11-9.In the event, which carried a total prize purse of $6,000, winner Nasir Iqbal received $950 and a trophy, while runner-up Abdullah Nawaz was awarded $600 and a trophy. Former world champion Jahangir Khan and Zubair Jahan Khan presented the prizes to the players. Jahangir Khan commended both finalists and remarked that the frequent hosting of squash championships in recent times is a welcome development. Sindh Squash Association President Adnan Asad is working towards organizing higher-value tournaments, and major squash events are set to take place in Karachi in the near future. Squash legend Jahangir Khan urged the players to continue working hard so they can win gold medals at the Asian Games and qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics.
National Ranking Tennis Tournament, Main Round to start on August 31
Rzik, Ahmad, Hmaza, Shehryar, Uzair, Shakirullah and Umar qualify for Men’s Singles Main Draw Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The main draw of the National Ranking Tennis Tournament will kick off on August 31, 2026, here at PTF/SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, on Monday under the banner of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF). Seven players including Rzik Sultan, Ahmad Babar, Hmaza Rehmat, Shehryar Anees, Uzair Khan, Shakirullah and Umar Ali qualified for the main draw after winning their respective matches on Sunday at the same venue.The 1st Meinhardt Grade A+ National Ranking Tennis Championships continued at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad, featuring the participation of the country's leading tennis players. Top national players, including Aqeel Khan, Muzammil Murtaza, Mohammad Shoaib, Barkatullah, Mudassir Murtaza, Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Bismal Zia, Khadija Khalil, Labika Durab, Amir Mazari Mohammad Hassan Usmani , Hajra Sohail, Zohaib Afzal Malik and Shayan Afridi, are competing in this prestigious championship.The tournament has received an overwhelming response, with more than 400 entries registered across 11 categories, including Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Singles, Ladies’ Doubles, Boys’ 18 & Under Singles, Boys’ 14 & Under Singles, Girls’ 14 & Under Singles, Boys’ 12 & Under Singles, Girls’ 12 & Under Singles, Men’s 40+ Doubles, and Men’s 50+ Doubles.According to a PTF official, a total prize purse of PKR 2 million (20 lac) will be disbursed among the participating players.Results (Qualifying Final Round):Men’s Singles: Rzik Sultan beat Mian Ismail 6-4, 0-6, 10-8; Ahmad Babar beat Waqar Ahmad 6-1, 6-1; Hmaza Rehmat beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 30-30 (Retd); Shehryar Anees beat Mohammad Rayyan Khalil 6-3, 6-0; Uzair Khan beat Mohammad Sameer 6-3, 6-2; Shakirullah beat Zakirullah 6-2, 6-4; Umar Ali beat Kamran Khan 7-5, 3-2 (Retd) Boys U18 Singles: Ahmed Raza beat Mohammad Saad 6-0; Mahad Mehmood beat Ayan Aasim 6-2; Mohammad Rayyan Khali beat Malik Saif (No show); Bazil Mustafa beat Dawood Khan 7-6 (5); Mohammad Reyan w/o Momin Umer; Shahzain Faisal beat Ch Abubakar 6-1; Zohaib Amjad beat Mohammad Sadiq 6-0; Mohammad Hassan beat Jalal Abbasi 6-4Boys’ U14 Singles: Mohammad Ahmed w/o Azaan Ali ; Mohammad Afzal beat Safdar Hussain 7-5; Arham Khan beat Mohammad Shuaib 6-1; Rohaan Samir beat Mohammad Adam 6-1; Mohammad Hashir beat Mohammad Baram Khan 6-3; Zalan Khan beat Mohammad Hasib 6-2; Mustafa Saud beat Mohammad Shahzad 7-6 (4).
Pakistan men’s U19 squad announced for England tour
Lahore (Sports News):The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced the 15-member Pakistan men’s U19 squad for the tour of England starting 2 September with a solitary Youth Test match at the Arundel Castle Cricket Ground.Right-handed batter Farhan Yousaf, who led Pakistan to ACC U19 Asia Cup title win in December last year, is set to lead Pakistan U19 team on the tour, which also includes four Youth ODIs between Pakistan and England.The squad includes a quartet of pacers – Mohammad Sayyam, Abdul Subhan, Rizwanullah and Umar Zaib along with the spin duo of left-arm wrist-spinner Mohammad Huzaifa and left-arm spinner Niqab Shafiq. Aliyan Salman, Ahmad Hussain, Jahangir Bilal and Hayam Khan are set to provide the squad with all-round support.Hamza Zahoor and Abdul Qadir are the two wicketkeepers in the squad, while apart from Farhan, Usman Khan and Hasnain Abbas Dar are the designated batters.Pakistan U19 team took part in a pre-tour training camp at the National Cricket Academy and concluded it with a two-day red-ball intra-squad match on Tuesday. The contingent will depart for England on Sunday, 30 August from Lahore. Among the players, Farhan, Subhan, Ahmad, Hamza, Sayyam, Huzaifa, Niqab, Umar and Usman have already represented Pakistan U19, while the remaining players are in line to make their debut for the team.Shahid Anwar will be the head coach of Pakistan U19 team, while he will be supported by Rao Iftikhar Anjum (fast bowling coach), Zohaib Khan (spin bowling coach) and Humayun Farhat (fielding coach).15-member squad:Farhan Yousaf (captain), Abdul Qadir (wk), Abdul Subhan, Ahmad Hussain, Aliyan Salman, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Huzaifa, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Umar Zaib and Usman KhanNon-travelling reserves:Abbas Afridi, Ali Hasnain Badshah, Farhanullah, Hassan Khan and Ibtisam AzharSupport Staff:Shahid Anwar (head coach), Rao Iftikhar Anjum (fast bowling coach), Zohaib Khan (spin bowling coach), Humayun Farhat (fielding coach), Ubaid Ullah (physiotherapist), Ibrar Ahmed (trainer) and Ali Hamza (performance analyst) Only Youth Test – 2-5 September ODI Matches: 1st Youth ODI – 9 September – Arundel2nd Youth ODI – 12 September – Guildford3rd Youth ODI – 14 September – Wormsley4th Youth ODI – 16 September – Wormsley
Harpreet Singh Bhatia to lead UAE in ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026
Dubai (PR): UAE’s 14-member squad will take part in the eight-team ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 (50 overs) which will be played in Kuala Lumpur from Sunday, 30 August. Seasoned batter Harpreet Singh Bhatia will captain the team. UAE have been placed in Group B. Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Singapore are the four other teams in the group. UAE will play their tournament opener on Monday, 31 August against Qatar at the Bayuemas Oval. Their next match is against Kuwait which will be played at the same venue on Thursday, 3 September.UAE next play Singapore at the UKM YSD Oval – Sunday, 6 September. Their last group match is against Oman which will also be played at the UKM YSD Oval. The semi-finals are scheduled for Thursday, 10 September while the tournament final and the third position playoff will be played on Saturday, 12 September. *UAE squad – ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026:* Harpreet Singh Bhatia (captain), Aayan Afzal Khan, Adeeb Usmani, Akshdeep Nath, Aryansh Sharma, Haider Ali, Ibrar Ahmed, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Mohsin Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Shahdad, Rahul Chopra, Sohaib Khan and Tanish Suri. *Support Staff:* Lalchand Rajput (head coach), Stanley Chioza (fielding coach), Azharuddin Qureshi (strength and conditioning coach), Manpreet Sidhu (video analyst) and Manish Pardeshi (physiotherapist). *ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 – UAE matches schedule (Local time – Kuala Lumpur):*Monday 31 August – Qatar vs UAE – 9:30am, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala LumpurThursday, 3 September – Kuwait vs UAE – 9:30am, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala LumpurSunday, 6 September – UAE vs Singapore – 9:30am, UKM YSD Oval Tuesday, 8 September – UAE vs Oman – 9:30am, UKM YSD OvalThursday, 10 September – Semi-Finals 1 and 2 – 9:30am, Bayuemas Oval and UKM YSD OvalSaturday, 12 September – Third position and Final – 9:30am, UKM YSD Oval and Bayuemas Oval
Aimen Anwar announces retirement from international cricket
Lahore (SBR): : Fast bowler Aimen Anwar has announced her retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed today. She represented Pakistan in eight One-Day and 37 T20 Internationals between July 2016 and February 2023 after first emerging on the scene for Karachi U19 in PCB National U19 Women’s Championship in January 2010. Aimen became Pakistan women’s 37th T20I cap against England at Southampton in 2016 and 76th ODI cap against Bangladesh in Colombo in 2017. She picked up four ODI and 29 T20I wickets across her 45-match Pakistan career. She was part of Pakistan women’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2018, 2020 and 2022-23 editions and also played in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand. Most recently Aimen has worked as broadcaster and on Monday she made her debut as match referee in the ongoing National Women’s U19 Tournament after successfully completing her induction course for the job back in January this year.
Pakistan’s Ahtesham Humayun Wins Silver Medal at ITF J30 Akouda, Tunisia
Islamabad (Sports News): Pakistan’s junior tennis player Ahtesham Humayun earned a Silver Medal after finishing as a Doubles Finalist at the ITF World Junior Championships J30 Akouda, Tunisia.In the doubles final, Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) and Aliaksandr Viarsotski (BLR) fought hard against Anas Ben Youssef (TUN) and Yacine Meghari (ALG) before narrowly losing 3-6, 6-2, 6-10.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President PTF, Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary General PTF, and the entire PTF management congratulated Ahtesham Humayun on his outstanding achievement and wished him continued success in future international events.#pakistantennis #tennisplayer #tennistournament @_.ahteshamhumayun._
12 pacers, eight spinners called up for NCA bowlers development camp
Lahore (Sports News): A total of 12 pacers and eight spinners have been called up to the National Cricket Academy in Lahore for a two-phase bowlers’ development camp in line with the academy’s player development programme, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today. Among these are seven uncapped fast bowlers and one uncapped spinner.In the first phase, pacers will undergo a robust five-day camp under the supervision of NCA coaches from 24 to 28 August, while the spinners are set to attend the camp from 31 August to 4 September. During the five-day period, these bowlers will work closely with the NCA and the men’s white-ball team coaches. It will include in-depth work on the technical and tactical skills along with a review of their performance in the recent-most competitive cricket that they have played. Among the fast bowlers, Razaullah (Peshawar region), Mohammad Salman (Lahore region), Qayyum Khan (Faisalabad region), Abdul Subhan (Sialkot region), Abuzar, Mohammad Imran Jnr (both Peshawar region) and Muhammad Imran (Bahawalpur region) are uncapped, while Mohammad Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal (both Lahore region), Akif Javed (FATA region), Mohammad Hasnain (Hyderabad region) and Faheem Ashraf (Faisalabad region) are capped. The spinners include the uncapped Mehran Mumtaz, while Mubasir Khan, Saad Masood (all Rawalpindi region), Faisal Akram, Arafat Minhas (both Multan region), Abrar Ahmed, Danish Aziz (both Karachi region) and Mohammad Nawaz (Rawalpindi region) are capped. Among the cohort of 20 players, only the tearaway pacer Qayyum is yet to make his competitive cricket debut. He made a solitary appearance in this year’s President’s Trophy Grade-II Silver for Sports Board Punjab.
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