Lahore(SBR): Lahore Qalandars have confirmed the inclusion of Bangladesh’s legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for the remainder of the HBL Pakistan Super League Season 10. He will join he squad on May 17 in Islamabad.Shakib, widely regarded as one of Bangladesh's greatest cricketers, boasts an exceptional T20 record with 7,438 runs and 492 wickets, including career-best bowling figures of 6 for 6. A proven performer in T20 leagues around the world, his arrival is expected to strengthen Lahore Qalandars’ depth and balance as the team approaches the final stages of the group round.Shakib replaces Daryl Mitchell, who is unavailable due to a hand injury sustained during his last over against Karachi Kings on May 4. He got a blow on his left hand in 14.2 overs in Gaddafi Stadium in a rain-effected contest.Expressing his excitement about joining the side, Shakib Al Hasan said: “I’m really happy to join Lahore Qalandars for the ongoing PSL season. We’re at a crucial stage of the competition where every game counts. It’s a tournament I’ve always enjoyed watching, and now I’m looking forward to contributing on the field. Qalandars have great fans and a strong team spirit, and I’m excited to be a part of the group as we push for a strong finish.”Sameen Rana, Team Director of Lahore Qalandars, welcomed the addition: “I’m excited to welcome Shakib to the Lahore Qalandars family. His experience, skill, and all-round ability make him a valuable addition, especially at this important stage of the tournament. His presence will add depth to our squad, and we’re confident he’ll have a strong impact both on and off the field.

Dubai(SBR): Seasoned opening batter Mohammad Waseem will lead the 15-member UAE squad for the two-match T20I series against Bangladesh which will be staged at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The matches will be played on Saturday, 17 May and Monday, 19 May – 7:00pm local time.  Squad: Mohammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’ Souza, Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan, Mohammad Jawadullah, Mohammad Zohaib, Mohammad Zuhaib, Rahul Chopra, Saghir Khan, Sanchit Sharma and Simranjeet Singh. scheduleSaturday, 17 May, 1st T20I – 7:00pm Sharjah Cricket StadiumMonday, 19 May, 2nd T20I – 7:00pm Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Islamabad (Sports Desk):The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) appointed Piero Rebaudengo as its new Secretary General, with immediate effect. He succeeds Debra Gawrych, who previously held the position.Rebaudengo has served as the IFSC’s General Director since December 2019, a role in which he has demonstrated a strong commitment to the development and governance of sport climbing. With this new appointment, he brings continuity, expertise, and strategic insight to a pivotal leadership position within the organisation.His appointment marks a significant step in the IFSC’s continued efforts to strengthen its institutional framework and align with the best practices promoted by the International Olympic Committee and the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations.As outlined in the IFSC Statutes, the Secretary General plays a crucial role in consolidating coordination within the IFSC structure. Mr Rebaudengo will support the Executive Board and administration in implementing the Federation’s strategic priorities, further enhancing efficiency and cohesion across all levels of the organisation.Just over three years ahead of the 34th Olympic Games in Los Angeles—where Climbing will feature six medal events for the first time—it’s worth noting that the new Secretary General already has a special connection to the host city and Long Beach area, one forged on an Olympic podium with the Italian volleyball team nearly four decades ago.The IFSC congratulates Rebaudengo on his appointment and looks forward to this exciting new chapter under his leadership.

Islamabad (Sports Desk):Pakistan Anushe Engineer, who write for an English Daily, has clinched the award for the best writer, amongst the young sports journalists, and became the first Pakistani to achieve this honour.The award was presented at the AIPS annual conference at Rabat, Morocco. Secretary AIPS Asia, Amjad Aziz Malik along with delegates from 110 countries presented at the event.Anushe Engineer penned a piece on Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem which was published in the daily Dawn newspaper, Karachi.AIPS received more than 2000 nominations which were thoroughly reviewed, over five months, by 40 judges from different countries. It is pertinent to note Anushe Engineer is the first Pakistani to achieve this outstanding feat in 100-year history of the AIPS.Meanwhile President PSWF & Secretary AIPS Amjad Aziz Malik, Secretary PSWF Asghar Azeem and cabinet members paid rich tribute to Anushe Engineer.Amjad Aziz Malik said this achievement has brightened up Pakistan’s name, in this particular field. He hope, Anusha’s feat will further enhance Pakistan’s positive and peaceful image around the world. PSWF secretary Asghar Azeem was of the opinion that Anushe’s triumph is indication of world’s recognition for top-class journalism in Pakistan.

Karachi(SBR):Invincibles’ left-arm pacer Neha Sharmin Nadeem picked up 3-14 in four overs to help her team overcome Fatima Sana’s Conquerors in the sixth round of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2024-25 at the National Bank Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.Neha provided the Invincibles with a head-start as she dismissed both the opposition opening batters for golden ducks before castling Najiha Alvi for a run-a-ball 16 to leave Conquerors 37-3.Skipper Fatima, who is currently leading the batting charts with 252 runs, continued her fine form with the bat as she contributed 41 runs off 32 balls with the help of seven fours, while also partnering with Hafsa Khalid (24, 35b, 4x4s) for a 33-run stand.Fatima fell prey to Tania Saeed, who returned figures of 4-0-18-2, as Conquerors were restricted to 107-8 in 20 overs.In turn, Ayesha Zafar (47, 35b, 8x4s) and Omaima Sohail (44 not out, 41b, 7x4s) forged a 91-run alliance for the second wicket after Humna Bilal landed an early blow to remove Muneeba Ali. Invincibles reached the target in 15.5 overs with eight wickets in hand.In the other sixth round fixture at the Oval Academy Ground, Strikers rolled over Stars by nine wickets as they chased the 98-run target in 12.4 overs to bag their second win in the tournament.Skipper Gull Feroza (37 not out, 42b, 3x4s) and player of the match Noreen Yaqoob (28, 21b, 4x4s, 1x6) put on a 56-run opening stand before Stars’ Tuba Hassan removed the latter. Eyman Fatima struck two fours and as many sixes in her unbeaten 14-ball 28 to take the team over the line.Earlier, Stars’ bid to win the toss and bat first fell flat as they slipped to 26-3 and then 55-5 as opening batter Sana Urooj contributed 19 runs off 17 balls hitting four boundaries.Tuba Hassan, batting at no.6, top scored with a 25-ball 30 inclusive of four fours, Hurraina Sajjad (14 not out, 15b, 1x4) and Sidra Nawaz’s (14, 27b, 2x4s) contributions pushed the Stars 97-7 in the allotted 20 overs.For Strikers, Anam Amin and Ayesha Bilal snapped two wickets each, while Noreen, Diana Baig and Rehmat Noreen dismissed one batter each.Scores in brief:Match 11: Invincibles beat Conquerors by eight wickets at the National Bank StadiumConquerors 107-8, 20 overs (Fatima Sana 41, Hafsa Khalid 24; Neha Sharmin Nadeem 3-14, Tania Saeed 2-18)Invincibles 108-2, 15.5 overs (Ayesha Zafar 47, Omaima Sohail 44 not out)Player of the match – Neha Sharmin Nadeem (Invincibles)Match 12: Strikers beat Stars by nine wickets at the Oval Academy GroundStars 97-7, 20 overs (Tuba Hassan 30, Sana Urooj 19; Anam Amin 2-14, Ayesha Bila 2-16)Strikers 98-1, 12.4 overs (Gull Feroza 37 not out, Eyman Fatima 28 not out, Noreen Yaqoob 28)Player of the match – Noreen Yaqoob (Strikers)7th round fixtures, Friday, 16 May: (both matches to begin at 3pm PKT)Match 13: Challengers v Stars at National Bank StadiumMatch 14: Strikers v Invincibles at Oval Academy Ground

LAHORE(PR): Rising star Hadi Hussain captured the spotlight by clinching the Men’s Singles title at the prestigious DHA Lahore Punjab Juniors and Seniors Tennis Championship 2025, held at the state-of-the-art DHA Sports Complex, Sector 5, DHA Lahore.In a commanding performance, Hadi defeated Musa Haroon 6-1, 6-2 in the final to claim top honours in the premier men’s category.In the Men’s Doubles final, the duo of Musa Haroon and Talha Saleem emerged victorious after a thrilling contest, edging past Ahsan Javeed and Taha Saleem 9-8 in a closely fought match. The Seniors Doubles 60+ title was secured by seasoned campaigner Rashid Malik, who teamed up with Brig. Ghazanfar to defeat Saleem Khan and Dr. Mushtaq Haroon 8-2 in a dominant display.The junior categories saw an impressive array of talent on display. In the Boys U-18 final, Asad Zaman showcased his class by beating Ohad-e-Mustafa 6-2. The Girls U-18 and U-14 titles were both claimed by the talented Bismal Zia, who continued her remarkable run by defeating Romisa Malik 6-1 in the U-18 final and Khadija Khalil 6-4 in the U-14 final.In the Boys U-14 final, Mohammad Ayan secured a hard-fought 7-5 victory over Ohad-e-Mustafa. However, Ayan was later edged out in the Boys U-12 final, where Muhammad Muaz triumphed with a 7-5 scoreline. In the Girls U-12 category, Aiman Rehan overcame Khadija Khalil 6-4 to lift the title, while in the Boys/Girls U-10 final, Daniyal Abdullah displayed exceptional skill to defeat Mustafa Zia 6-0.The concluding ceremony was graced by PLTA Senior Vice President and tournament organiser Rashid Malik, who attended as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners. He was joined by Brig. Mir Mohammad Siddique SI(M), Director Sports DHA Lahore; Lt. Col. Mohammad Shahbaz (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Additional Director Sports DHA Lahore; Naseem Ahmed; Col. (R) Asif Dar; tennis players and their families; and a large gathering of tennis enthusiasts. The event not only highlighted top-tier competition but also served as a celebration of tennis development in Punjab, fostering both emerging and seasoned talent.

Dubai(UAE) Fourth edition of the second-most watched T20 league in the world to be played from Tuesday, 2 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2025• “We are delighted to confirm that the DP World International League T20 Season 4 will commence on the UAE National Day – Eid-Al-Etihad – which is one of the most important days on the UAE calendar,” says Chairman ILT20 and Vice-Chairman Emirates Cricket Board Khalid Al Zarooni• “Following extensive discussions with all our stakeholders, we believe the 2 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 tournament window is ideal for the DP World International League T20 Season 4. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup begins in early February hence it was important for us to start and finish Season 4 well before the tournament as it will allow the players playing both the DP World ILT20 and the T20 World Cup to prepare for national duty. In addition, we feel that the December-January window will provide the teams’ the best opportunity to access a bigger pool of players,” says CEO DP World ILT20 David WhiteDubai, 14 May 2025: The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with the six-team, 34-match tournament set to conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026.The biggest T20 league in the Gulf region has moved out of its traditional January-February window as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played in February-March 2026.*Chairman ILT20 and Vice-Chairman Emirates Cricket Board Khalid Al Zarooni:* “We are delighted to confirm that the DP World International League T20 Season 4 will commence on the UAE National Day – Eid-Al-Etihad – which is one of the most important days on the UAE calendar.“The UAE National Day is the day where we celebrate the United Arab Emirates which is home to people from around the world including millions of diehard cricket fans. It is a real honour for us to join the nation in the UAE National Day 2025 celebrations with the launch of the region’s biggest T20 league – the DP World ILT20 Season 4, on the same day.”*CEO DP World ILT20 David White:* “Following extensive discussions with all our stakeholders, we believe the 2 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 tournament window is ideal for the DP World International League T20 Season 4. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup begins in early February hence it was important for us to start and finish Season 4 well before the tournament as it will allow the players playing both the DP World ILT20 and the T20 World Cup to prepare for national duty. In addition, we feel that the December-January window will provide the teams’ the best opportunity to access a bigger pool of players.“Season 3 was a big success with outstanding broadcast and digital numbers as the fans enjoyed a step-up in the quality of cricket. The teams gave their absolute all across the hugely competitive 34-tournament matches which concluded with a nail-biting final won by the Dubai Capitals in the last over of the match in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium. We are now fully focused on making an even bigger impact as we turn our attention to Season 4.”*DP World ILT20’s Season 3 featured some of the biggest T20 stars including; Nicholas Pooran, Sam Curran (player of the tournament – red belt winner), Shai Hope (most runs in the tournament – green belt winner), Fazalhaq Farooqi (highest wicket-taker – white belt winner), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder, Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Lockie Ferguson, David Warner, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Banton, Romario Shepherd, Tim Southee, Tim Seifert, Matthew Wade, Jason Roy, Adil Rashid and Adam Zampa.The Dubai Capitals won the glittering trophy, edging out the Desert Vipers in a thrilling final which was played in front of a full house at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 9 February 2025. 

LAHORE: The DHA Lahore Punjab Juniors/Seniors Tennis Championship 2025 witnessed an action-packed day as the finalists across multiple categories were confirmed ahead of Tuesday’s prize distribution ceremony. In the men’s singles semifinals, Hadi Hussain booked his place in the final after Taha Saleem was forced to retire at 4-1 due to injury. He will face the formidable Musa Haroon, who battled past Ashar Khan in a thrilling 8-6 encounter. In the quarterfinal stage, Hadi had earlier edged out Mohid Saddan 6-4, while Taha overpowered Sherhan Salim 6-2, and Ashar Khan got the better of Ahmad Bin Amir with a convincing 6-2 win. In the men’s doubles semifinal, the duo of Ahsan Javeed and Taha Saleem emerged victorious over Haroon Zahid and Sherhan Salim, clinching a tight 6-4 win. The seniors 45+ doubles semifinal saw Hadi Hussain pairing up with Ashar Khan to defeat Saleem Khan and Ch Ameer Siddiqui 8-3, while Waheed Ahmad and Kamran Qureshi overcame Imran Tahir and Fayyaz Akram 8-1. In the seniors 60+ doubles quarterfinal, tournament director Rashid Malik partnered with Brig Ghazanfar to outplay Kamran Qureshi and Dr Arif 8-2 in a dominant performance.  Ohad-e-Mustafa continued his impressive run, storming into the boys’ U-18 final with a commanding 6-0 win over Mohammad Ayan (DHA). He also reached the boys’ U-14 final by beating Aaliyan Ali 6-1, where he will meet Mohammad Ayan who edged past Mohammad Muaz in a tense 7-6 tiebreak. In the girls’ U-14 quarterfinals, Khadija Khalil brushed aside Shahreen Umer 6-0, while Esha Rabi defeated Wajeeha Fatima 6-2.  The boys’ u-12 semifinals saw Mohammad Muaz overpower Mohammad Ehsan Bari 6-0, with Mohammad Ayan dispatching Mustafa Uzair Rana 6-1. In the girls’ U-12 semifinals, Khadija Khalil cruised past Erina Zaighum 6-0 and Aimen Rehan overcame Shahnoor Umer 6-1. In the boys/girls U-10 semifinals, Dainyal Abdullah beat Mohammad Ehsan Bari 6-2 and Mustafa Zia eased past Dainyal Afzal Malik 6-1. The championship will culminate with a grand prize distribution ceremony scheduled for Tuesday (May 13, 2025) at 5 pm at DHA Sports Complex, Sector G, Phase 5, Lahore. (PR)

Abbottabad (Sports Reporter) Another honor for Abbottabad: Pakistan’s rising squash star Mohammad Shamlan Gul has been selected for the World Junior Under-19 World Squash Championship.Pakistan’s young and talented squash player Mohammad Shamlan Gul has made a name for himself across the country through his consistent hard work, skill and exceptional performance. He showed excellent play in the recent national trials and was included in the national team for the World Junior Squash Championship. This global competition is being held in Egypt where Shamlan will represent Pakistan.Earlier, Shamlan Gul represented Pakistan in the Australian Junior Open Squash Championship, where he put up an excellent performance in the Under-19 category and secured fifth position — a proud achievement at the international level.His journey of success continued at the national level as well. He won a gold medal in the Inter-Provincial Games in the Under-22 category, while he proved his mettle by winning a silver medal in the Quaid-e-Azam Games.

Karachi(SBR)Conquerors skipper Fatima Sana struck a masterful 88 off 49 balls against Challengers to help her team register second win of the National Women’s T20 tournament 2024-25 at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Saturday evening. Challengers were restricted to 137-7 in their pursuit of the 166-run target.Fatima, who walked in to bat at no.5 with 45 runs on the board, struck 14 fours and three sixes in her commanding knock, while also partnering for a mammoth 111-run stand with Najiha Alvi (25 not out, 25b, 2x4s).For Challengers, Rameen Shamim returned figures of 4-0-19-2, while Zaib-un-Nisa and Quratulain dimissed one batter each.In turn, Challengers’ Aliya Riaz, who turned up at no.3, top-scored with 36 off 34 balls hitting three fours and two sixes, while also stitching a 29-run stand with opening batter Sadaf Shamas (30, 30b, 5x4s, 1x6).With Challengers slipping to 80-5 after being 72-2, skipper Rameen (27 n0t out, 15b, 3x4s, 1x6) and Gull Rukh (17, 12b, 1x6) waged a fightback but in vain as they fell 28 runs short. For Conquerors Mahnoor Aftab picked up two wickets.At the Oval Academy Ground, Stars’ skipper Sidra Amin continued her brilliant form with the bat as she struck a 44-ball 59 inclusive of seven fours and one six in her team’s 69-run win over Invincibles.After the departure of opening batter Samiya Afsar (18, 12b, 4x4s) with 28 runs on the board, no.3 batter Sidra partnered with Sana Urooj (45, 41b, 4x4s, 2x6s) for a 75-run stand. Huraina Sajjad (18, 10b, 3x4s) and Tuba Hassan (17, 14b, 1x6) also chipped in with valuable contributions with the bat as Stars posted 172-5 in their 20 overs.For Invincibles, Omaima Sohail dismissed two batters for 27 runs in her four overs.With the ball, Stars’ Waheeda Akhtar ran riot with figures of 4-1-16-4, while Anosha Nasir and Tuba Hassan dismissed two batters each as Invincibles folded for a mere 103-9 in 20 overs. No batters except Muneeba Ali (40, 28b, 7x4s) and Omaima (30, 29b, 4x4s) entered the double figures for Invincibles, who have now lost three matches on the trot.Scores in brief:Match 5: Conquerors beat Challengers by 28 runs at the National Bank StadiumConquerors 165-5, 20 overs (Fatima Sana 88, Najiha Alvi 25 not out; Rameen Shamim 2-19)Challengers 137-7, 20 overs (Aliya Riaz 36, Sadaf Shamas 30, Rameen Shamim 27 not out; Mahnoor Aftab 2-9)Player of the match – Fatima Sana (Challengers)Match 6: Stars beat Invincibles by 69 runs at the Oval Academy GroundStars 172-5, 20 overs (Sidra Amin 59, Sana Urooj 45; Omaima Sohail 2-27)Invincibles 103-9, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 40, Omaima Sohail 30; Waheeda Akhtar 4-16, Tuba Hassan 2-14, Anosha Nasir 2-38)Player of the match – Sidra Amin (Stars)