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ICC PLAYER OF THE MONTH NOMINEES FOR AUGUST REVEALED
Dubai (Sports Reporter): Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha, England pace bowler Ollie Robinson and Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud feature on the men’s shortlist for the ICC Player of the Month award for August, while Thailand’s Suleeport Laomi and Nannapat Koncharoenkai are in contention for the women’s honour alongside Lucy Barnett, who becomes the first player from the Isle of Man to make the shortlist.The three players in the race for the men’s award this time have impactful performances in Test cricket. Dinusha was the find of the home series against India, Robinson continued his outstanding efforts in home conditions against Pakistan and Hasan helped his team to a historic win on Australian soil.The women’s shortlist shines the spotlight on Associate players who have delivered standout performances on the international stage. Laomi and Koncharoenkai boast performances in ODIs and T20Is including the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai while Barnett excelled in the Continental Cup in Romania.Men’s ShortlistSonal Dinusha (Sri Lanka)Dinusha was resolute in the ICC World Test Championship series against India, belying his experience of only three previous Tests. The 25-year-old left-hander amassed 420 runs including scores of 100 and 84 in the first Test in Galle that his team lost and produced scores of 103 and 133 not out to save the next Test in Colombo, becoming only the third batter in the history of the game to score twin-centuries for a team that was made to follow on.Ollie Robinson (England)Robinson was the Player of the Match in the first two Tests against Pakistan with match hauls of eight for 80 and eight for 35, helping England to take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series. His outstanding seam bowling in English conditions saw him finish with 16 wickets at an average of 7.18, lifting him 22 slots to fifth position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings.Hasan Mahmud (Bangladesh)Hasan was the Player of the Match in Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin that put them 1-0 up in the WTC series which was eventually drawn 1-1. He grabbed six for 55 and three for 56 in Darwin and gained 26 slots to reach 38th position in the rankings. He finished with nine wickets at an average of 19.77.Women’s shortlistSuleeporn Laomi (Thailand)The 28-year-old leg-spinner enjoyed success in both ODIs and T20Is during this period. She grabbed four ODI wickets including a haul of three for 27 in the final match of a series against Papua New Guinea that her side won 3-0 and started the Women’s Asia Cup T20 tournament with an impressive haul of three for 26 against India.Nannapat Koncharoenkai (Thailand)Koncharoenkai was the leading scorer in the T20I series against Papua New Guinea that was played in Port Moresby. She also contributed in the subsequent ODI series. She aggregated 121 runs at a strike-rate of 80.13 in ODIs and 144 at a strike-rate of 86.22 in four T20Is.Lucy Barnett (Isle of Man)Barnett, opener and captain of her side, amassed 257 runs at an average of 128.5 and an impressive strike-rate of 178.47 in four T20Is that included a knock of 123 not out off 64 balls against Norway. She was the leading run-scorer in the Continental Cup as her team reached the final. She supplemented her batting efforts with four wickets with her off-spin bowling.
Junior Asia Cup:Pakistan Down Bangladesh 3-0 to Qualify for Semis, and World Cup
Sports Bulletin ReportMUSCAT / ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Junior Hockey Team showcased a stellar performance to defeat Bangladesh 3-0 in their Pool B match of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026, sealing a spot in the semifinals and securing qualification for the upcoming FIH Junior World Cup. Pakistan's Ghulam Mustafa was declared the Man of the Match for his standout play.The Green Shirts adopted an aggressive posture right from the opening whistle. Forward Rana Waleed put Pakistan in absolute control early on, displaying clinical precision to score two back-to-back field goals in the 9th and 12th minutes of the first quarter.Bangladesh mounted several counter-attacks in an attempt to stage a comeback, but Pakistan’s defense stood firm throughout the contest. In the 52nd minute of the final quarter, Ghulam Mustafa capped off a brilliant field move to slot home Pakistan’s third goal and seal a comprehensive victory.Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani congratulated the national junior squad on their undefeated run, praise-worthy teamwork, and dual achievement of entering the semifinals and earning a berth in the FIH Junior World Cup. He extended his best wishes to the team for their upcoming semifinal clash.
Pakistan Tennis Federation selects four players for Billie Jean King Cup
Islamabad (faisal): Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Wednesday announced a four-member female team for upcoming Billie Jean King Cup 2026.According to an official of PTF, federation (PTF) has completed the selection process of the National Team for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup, scheduled to be held in Islamabad in October 2026. One reserve player also selected for international tennis showpiece.The trials were conducted at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad, on 7 and 8 September 2026.Names ofvsekected players1. Mahin Aftab Qureshi2. Ushna Suhail3. Romaisa Malik4. Hajra Sohail5. Bismal Zia-Reserve#pakistantennis #tennis #billiejeankingcup #teampakistan
GULL FEROZA FINED FOR BREACHING ICC CODE OF CONDUCT
Islamabad (Spirts News): Pakistan player Gull Feroza has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s Asia Cup Group A match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.Gull was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match.”In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of Gull, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking her tally of demerit points in a 24-month period to two.Gull received her earlier demerit point for an offence during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup league match against Australia on 23 June this year.Monday’s incident occurred in the fifth over of Pakistan’s innings, when Gull expressed her disappointment after being adjudged leg-before wicket, indicating to the umpire that she had edged the ball by showing her bat.Gull admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.On-field umpires Rabab Ahsan and Rokeya Sultana, third umpire Shivani Mishra and fourth umpire Shathira Jakir 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.
ILT20: Mike Fordham appointed Interim Chief Operating Officer
Dubai (Sports Reprter): The International League T20 Management has appointed Mike Fordham as Interim Chief Operating Officer. Fordham has been the league’s Head of Operations since the inception of the tournament 2022.Fordham has taken over the role with immediate effect and will spearhead the execution of DP World ILT20 Season 5, which will be played in November-December this year. In a career spanning two decades, Fordham has accumulated rich experience – specialising in sporting, governance and commercial set-up of new leagues, competitions and franchises.*Interim Chief Operating Officer DP World ILT20 Mike Fordham:* “It is a real honour to have been given the task to spearhead the DP World ILT20 Season 5 execution. The DP World ILT20 has grown into one of the top T20 tournaments. The league is known for top-class cricketing action at three world-class venues.“This year’s edition will be bigger and better. We are all excited about the upcoming DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – an incredible platform for young UAE players to make a claim for the main event later in the year. Some of the biggest T20 stars have signed up for the DP World ILT20 Player Auction which further exemplifies the league’s stature and reputation as a competition that attracts the very best in the business.”
BASKETBALL - Local News 09 Sep, 2026
ISLAMABAD, September 9, 2026: In a major initiative to promote basketball at the grassroots and school levels, a specialized training course for female sports teachers of schools under the Federal Directorate of Education was organized at the Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad in collaboration with the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA).The initiative aims to strengthen the professional capacity of school sports teachers, promote basketball among students and identify, groom and nurture young talent from an early age. More than 62 female sports teachers participated in the training programme and received comprehensive instruction on basketball fundamentals, rules of the game, modern coaching techniques, training drills and practical methods for introducing and developing basketball in their respective schools. Practical demonstrations were also conducted to enhance the participants’ coaching and training skills.The training was conducted by Umer Mahmood, former international basketball player and member of the Coaches Board of the Pakistan Basketball Federation. The programme was held under the supervision of Mumtaz ul Haq, Deputy Director General, Pakistan Sports Board, in line with the vision and directions of Mohyuddin Wani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), and under the leadership of Yawar Hussain, Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).Federal Basketball Association President Ejaz Butt and Secretary General Ouj E Zahoor extended full cooperation and support for the successful organization of the training programme in accordance with the directions of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and Pakistan Sports Board.The initiative is expected to provide a stronger foundation for school-level basketball by equipping female sports teachers with modern coaching skills and enabling them to create greater opportunities for students to participate in the sport. It will also contribute to the early identification and development of promising young basketball players.The Federal Basketball Association has been actively contributing to the promotion and development of basketball in the Federal Capital Region through training camps, coaching and development programmes, as well as local and national-level competitions. (Sports Reporter)
Junior Asia Cup: Pakistan thrashMalaysia 5–2 to Secure Semifinal Berth
Islamabad (Sports News): In a crucial Pool B clash at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026, the Pakistan Junior Hockey Team showcased a dominant performance, thrashing Malaysia 5–2. With this commanding win, Pakistan maintains its unbeaten streak in the tournament, recording their third consecutive victory.Match Highlights & Comeback StrategyThe game got off to a tense start as Malaysia’s Mohammad Salmi struck in the 9th minute to give his side an early lead. However, Pakistan launched a blistering second-half comeback, dismantling the Malaysian defense:32' — Nadeem Khan scored a brilliant field goal to draw level at 1–1.36' — Abdullah Sami Rana found the back of the net to put Pakistan ahead 2–1.39' & 40' — Waleed Rana stole the show with back-to-back goals, firing Pakistan into a commanding 4–1 lead.41' — Ali Hamza added a fifth goal to complete a devastating scoring spell.Malaysia’s Gunaselan Dhirash pulled one back in the 54th minute, but Pakistan safely managed the closing minutes to seal an emphatic 5–2 victory.#PakistanHockey #JuniorAsiaCup2026 #JuniorWorldCup #RisingStars #GreenShirts #Unbeaten
Lahore Qalandars and Zimbabwe Cricket’s Player Exchange Program Continues in 2026
Lahore (PR): The player exchange MoU between Lahore Qalandars and Zimbabwe Cricket continues to deliver results in 2026.Signed in 2023, the program initially saw eight Zimbabwean players train at the Qalandars High Performance Centre for four months. Lahore Qalandars also sent five fast bowlers to Zimbabwe for domestic cricket exposure.A prime success story is Salman Mirza. After performing strongly in Zimbabwe in both white-ball and red-ball cricket, he was picked by Lahore Qalandars for PSL 10 and played a key role in the franchise’s title-winning campaign. His form earned him a call-up to the Pakistan national team.Building on this success, eight more Zimbabwean players have now arrived at the Smart Qalandars High Performance Centre in Capital Smart City, Islamabad for a 5-week intensive training camp. They will benefit from elite facilities, complete nutrition plans, and a specialized fitness and skills program.Earlier this year, two Zimbabwe national team players also joined Lahore Qalandars for training during PSL 2026.This ongoing exchange continues to strengthen cricket in both nations and uncover new talent.
TENNIS - Local News 08 Sep, 2026
Islamabad (Sports News): Karachi Tennis Association announced on Tuesday that the 2nd ISDIN Tennis Championship (Sindh Ranking) 2026, scheduled to be held from 18th to 24th September 2026 at DA Central Club, Karachi.The tournament will feature four Sindh Ranking events, and Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand) and above will be distributed among the winners and runners-up.Sindh Ranking Events:Men's SinglesLadies' SinglesBoys Under-15 SinglesGirls Under-15 SinglesLocal EventsBoys & Girls ,Under-7 Singles (Smart Bounce Red Balls)Wheelchair Tennis Men's SinglesIntellectually Development Disorder (IDD) Men's SinglesIntellectually Development Disorder (IDD) Women's SinglesAll participating outstation players from Sindh will be entitled to travelling allowance in accordance with the tournament policy.The last date for submission of entries is 16th September 2026. Entries may be submitted to the Tournament Referee, Mohammad Khalid Rehmani, via WhatsApp at:0300-36072090336-2094285
Afghanistan to Host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe for Multi-Format Series in UAE
Kabul (Sports News):: The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirms that Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe for an extensive international cricket schedule in the United Arab Emirates during October and November 2026, featuring a one-off Test against Bangladesh, an ODI Tri-Nation Series involving all three teams, a three-match T20I series followed by a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe.
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