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Shaheens overcome Sri Lanka A by 7 wickets in Rawalpindi
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: A couple of notable performances, Suleman (86) and Ali Zaryab (83) not out helped Shaheens to achieve the 222 runs target against Sri Lanka A here at Pindi Cricket Stadium in the first 4-day match of Series on Thursday.Earlier, Test fast bowler Khurram Shahzad picked up the last Sri Lanka wicket on the fourth ball of the day without any addition to the overnight score of 364 to finish with impressive figures of five for 70 and match figures of nine wickets for 102 runs.Suleman and Ali had joined hands after Pakistan Shaheens had slipped to 32 for two following the departures of Mohammad Huraira (9) and Abdul Faseeh (22). When Suleman departed at the score of 190 after hitting 11 fours in a 129-ball knock with Shaheens requiring 32 runs for victory, Haider Ali belted two sixes and a four in a rapid 14-ball 19 not out.Ali returned 83 not out from 125 balls with 11 hits to the fence. The highly-rated batter had scored 55 in Pakistan Shaheen’s 258 in response to Sri Lanka ‘A’ 115.While Suleman and Ali took the second innings honours, Test fast bowler Khurram Shahzad was in sparkling form throughout the match. In his third competitive match since returning from injury after successful completion of his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Stadium, the fast bowler returned figures of 10.1-3-32-4 and 25.4-4-70-5.Khurram’s fellow new ball partner, Kashif Ali, also had a good match, recording figures of five for 31 and two for 79. The second and last four-day match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 18 November.Scores in brief (day 4 of 4):Pakistan Shaheens beat Sri Lanka ‘A’ by seven wicketsSri Lanka ‘A’ 115 all out, 33.1 overs (Sonal Dinusha 30, Pasindu Sooriyabandara 28; Kashif Ali 5-31, Khurram Shahzad 4-32) and 364 all-out, 96.4 overs (Wanuja Sahan 73, Pasindu Sooriyabandara 64, Sonal Dinusha 62, Pavan Rathnayake 60, Ahan Wickramasinghe 53, Nipun Dhananjaya 28; Khurram Shahzad 5-70, Mohammad Suleman 2-21, Kashif Ali 2-79)Pakistan Shaheens 258 all out, 82.1 overs (Hussain Talat 56, Rohail Nazir 55, Ali Zaryab 55, Abdul Faseeh 26, Mohammad Suleman 24; Vishwa Fernando 4-44, Isitha Wijesundara 2-49, Nisala Tharaka 2-57) and 222-3, 53 overs (Mohammad Suleman 86, Ali Zaryab 83 not out, Abdul Faseeh 22, Haider Ali 19 not out)Player of the match – Ali Zaryab (Pakistan Shaheens)Next match: 18-21 (2nd four-day, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium)
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 14 Nov, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Two local tennis players, Mohammad Talha Khan, and Nasir Mirza marched into semifinals of the Boy’s Singles discipline of the ongoing the ITF Pakistan J30 Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championships 2024 after outplaying their respective rivals here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Thursday.Results:Boys’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) beat Park Dohyun (KOR) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3Sion Ji (KOR) beat Seung Woo Han (KOR) 6-0, 6-0Nasir Mirza (PAK) beat Teetawat Tavachphongsri (THA) 6-1, 3-6, 6-1Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Hamza Roman (PAK) 6-2, 6-2Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Karolina Ligai (KAZ) beat Chaerin Lee (KOR) 6-1, 6-3Dinara De Silva (SRI) beat Aaraa Aasaal Azim (MDV) 6-2, 6-1So Yuna (KOR) beat Hayoon Kim (KOR) 6-2, 6-1Yeon Joo Cha (KOR) beat A Hyun (KOR) 1-6, 6-4, 6-0Boys’ Doubles (Semifinals):Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan / Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Aahil Khalil (SRI) / Louis Eliah Kense ( GER) 6-4, 6-3Bilal Asim / Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) / Ho Jun Park (KOR) 6-4, 3-6, 6-3Girls’ Doubles (Semifinals):Yeon Joo Cha (KOR) / So Yuna (KOR) / Paweenon Nulsuri (THA) beat Paramee Tadakew (THA) 6-4, 6-3Haruhi Katsube (JPN) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Aaraa Aasaal Azim (MDV) Amana Ali (PAK) 7-5, 6-1
CAS International Squash Championship to commence on Nov 18
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2024, pursing prize money of US$ 15000 will start on November 18 at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad under the supervision of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), as the Vice president PSF Qamar Zaman, Secretary PSF Aamir Nawaz and Director Academies Iran Asgher divulged the detail during a press conference at a local hotel on Thursday.“Pakistan Squash Federation in collaboration with Serena Hotels, is organizing Chief of the Air Staff-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad between 18 - 22 November, 2024. The tournament carries the prize money of US$ 15,000. Apart from 07 Pakistani players, a group of 17 world ranking players from all over the world have also confirmed their entries. They include one each from Belgium, Hong Kong-China, Ireland & Netherland, 02 each from England and Kuwait, 04 from Malaysia and 05 from Egypt. World No 62 Ibrahim Elkabbani from Egypt has been seeded as No 1 along with World No 82 Noor Zaman from Pakistan as Seed No 2. It is expected that the audience would have an opportunity of witnessing some thrilling matches during the tournament, he added.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 12 Nov, 2024
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Duo of Pakistani rising tennis players, Ahmed Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim posted victories in the ongoing ITF Pakistan J30 Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championships 2024 after thrashing their opponents in straight sets here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Tuesday.In the Boys’ Singles, top seed Ahmad Nael Qureshi of Pakistan defeated Pudit Phapatsirikul of Thailand to move into the second round. Similarly, Bilal Asim of Pakistan secured a decisive victory over Abdul Baasith Cader of Sri Lanka to qualify for the second round. Also, Ahtesham Humayun of Pakistan overcame Louis Eliah Kense of Germany to advance to the next round.Results:Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Pudit Phapatsirikul (THA) 6-3, 6-2; Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Abdul Baasith Cader (SRI) 6-0, 6-0; Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) beat Louis Eliah Kense (GER) 7-6, (4), 6-3 Girls’ Singles (Round-1): Karolina Ligai (KAZ) beat Paweenon Nualsri ( THA) 7-6, (5), 6-4; So Yuna (KOR) beat Srimul (THA) 6-1, 6-2; Aara Aasaal Azim (MD) beat Jingke Yan (KOR) 6-2, 6-4; Hayoon Kim( KOR) beat Leyla Esther (GER) 6-4, 6-3; Yeon Joo Cha (KOR) beat Tanisha Kantam (SGP) 6-2, 6-3; A Hyun Jo (KOR) beat Tadakew (THA) 6-2, 6-0; Chaerin Lee (KOR) beat Hinata Wada (JPN) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.
Oman to host inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportLausanne (Switzerland): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Tuesday that the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 for men would be staged in Muscat, Oman from February 17 to 23, 2025.This new event will give the opportunity for 8 more nations – ie, the national teams ranked after those involved in the FIH Hockey Pro League and the FIH Hockey Nations Cup - to play an intercontinental FIH tournament, and compete for the chance to be promoted into the 2026 FIH Nations Cup. The creation of this new event follows one of the key focus areas of the FIH Empowerment and Engagement strategy - namely “More opportunities to compete” - that aims at facilitating the accessibility of National Associations to FIH tournaments.Austria, Chile, China, Egypt, Oman, Poland, Scotland, and United States of America (USA) will participate in the Nations Cup 2025. "Hosting the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 in Oman is both an honor and a testament to our commitment to advancing hockey in the region. We are thrilled to welcome teams and fans from around the world to experience Oman’s passion for this sport. This tournament marks a significant milestone for Hockey Oman, and we look forward to an exciting display of talent and sportsmanship on our home ground", said Hockey Oman Chairman Dr. Marwan Juma Al Juma.Commenting on the announcement, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Oman is the nation of the “firsts”! Hosting very successfully the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup and now the very first FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2! The global hockey community could witness the wonderful hospitality of our Omani hosts during our FIH Congress, and all the participating teams can expect the same. It will be an amazing event in a magnificent hockey venue. Thank you, Oman!”
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 10 Nov, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The ITF Pakistan J30 Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championships 2024 will be kicked off on Monday after completing qualifying round here at PTF Tennis Complex, as the Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) will grace the opening ceremony as chief guest. The opening ceremony will take place at 11:00 am.Results:Boys’ Singles (Qualifying Final Round):Yeonmu Jung (KOR) beat Minwoo Kim (KOR) 5-7,6-4 (10-3); Youngchae Oh (KOR) beat Yota Nishikori (JPN) 6-2, 4-6, (18-16); Seung Woo Han (KOR) beat Zain Saeed Khalid (PAK) 6-0, 6-0; Park Dohyun (KOR) beat Patcharaphol Leekul (THA) 6-3, 6-4.
Shaheens, Sri Lanka ‘A’ set to meet in opening fixture of Series on Monday
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWAPINDI: Pakistan Shaheens led by Mohammad Huraira will take on Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the first of two four-day games of the series commencing on November 11, 2024 (Monday) here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. The four-day matches will begin at 9.30am, with the toss taking place at 9am.The second four-day will be played from 18 to 21 November, while the series also includes three 50-over matches, scheduled to take place at the same venue from 25 to 29 November. The four-day matches will begin at 9.30am, with the toss taking place at 9am.Shaheens will be captained by Mohammad Huraira, who will lead the side for the first time, while Sri Lanka ‘A’, who are making their maiden visit to Pakistan, will be led by Pasindu Sooriyabandara in the four-day games, while Nuwanidu Fernando will lead them in the 50-over series.Five cricketers, Haider Ali, Hussain Talat, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jnr and Rohail Nazir in four-day squad have already represented Pakistan at the international level. Additionally, among the 14-member squad, four players - Ali Zaryab, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rameez Jnr and Saad Khan had featured in the four-day series against Bangladesh ‘A’ held in Islamabad two months ago.Mohammad Huraira said: “It is an honour to lead Pakistan Shaheens. Our side consists of talented players who have had productive training sessions here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and they are ready to perform in the upcoming series. Playing for Shaheens will provide players a pathway to showcase their skills and impress the selectors to get a chance to represent Pakistan at the international level.”Pasindu Sooriyabandara, captain Sri Lanka ‘A’ said: “Since our arrival here in Pakistan, we have received great hospitality as people are very helpful. We have a good side with a strong batting line-up and also a good bowling attack. We will take it one game at a time and aim to perform well in the series.”Pakistan Shaheens squad: Mohammad Huraira (captain-Sialkot), Abdul Faseeh (Rawalpindi), Ahmed Safi Abdullah (Faisalabad), Ali Zaryab (Lahore), Haider Ali (Rawalpindi), Hussain Talat (Lahore), Kashif Ali (Rawalpindi), Khurram Shahzad (Faisalabad), Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (Karachi), Mohammad Rameez Jnr (Lahore), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (FATA), Rohail Nazir (Islamabad), Saad Khan (Hyderabad) and Sameen Gul (FATA)Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad: Pasindu Sooriyabandara (captain), Ahan Wickramasinghe, Ashian Daniel, Chamika Gunasekara, Dinura Kalupahana, Isitha Wijesundara, Nipun Dhananjaya, Nisala Tharaka, Oshada Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Pulindu Perera, Sonal Dinusha, Vishad Randika, Vishwa Fernando and Wanuja SahanMatch officials:11-14 Nov – 1st four-day. Asif Yaqoob and Zulfiqar Jan (on-field umpires), Imran Jawed (third umpire), Iqbal Sheikh (match referee)18-21 Nov – 2nd four-day. Rashid Riaz and Imran Jawed (on-field umpires), Zulfiqar Jan (third umpire), Iqbal Sheikh (match referee).
Salman Naseer appointed CEO of PSL and advisor to Chairman
Lahore (PR): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sumair Ahmad Syed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) following approval by the Board of Governors in its 75th meeting, chaired by Mohsin Naqvi at the National Cricket Academy on Saturday afternoon.Sumair Ahmad, a seasoned civil servant with an extensive administrative experience, most recently served as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office. He assumes the Chief Operating Officer’s role from Salman Naseer, who has been appointed as Advisor to the PCB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) department. Salman began his tenure as the Chief Operating Officer and had previously indicated he would not seek a contract renewal in a similar role upon the completion of his five-year term in February 2025.Welcoming Sumair Ahmad and expressing gratitude for Salman Naseer’s years of service, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said:“Sumair is an outstanding professional with proven administrative skills and deep industry knowledge. We are delighted to welcome him to the PCB family and are confident that under his leadership, we will continue to strengthen and improve our administrative structures, moving closer to our goal of becoming a model, high-performing organisation.“Salman has been an exemplary leader at the Pakistan Cricket Board, making invaluable contributions during his tenure as the Chief Operating Officer. His experience and insights have made him an asset to the PCB. Given our plans to establish PSL as an independent entity and to expand the league with two additional teams in 2026, we have appointed him as PSL’s Chief Executive Officer. He will also serve as Advisor to the PCB Chairman, ensuring his expertise continues to guide our strategic goals.”On his appointment, Sumair Ahmad said:“As a lifelong follower and supporter of Pakistan cricket, it is a profound honour for me to join this dynamic organisation as its Chief Operating Officer during these exciting and pivotal times. I am deeply grateful to the PCB Chairman and the Board of Governors for their trust and support. With the collaboration of my colleagues, I am eager to play a meaningful role here at PCB.“This organisation holds tremendous potential and cricket serves as a unifying force for the people of Pakistan.“During my tenure as Chief Operating Officer, I am committed to helping the Chairman bring his vision for Pakistan cricket to life. This vision centers on achieving success with our national teams, enhancing infrastructure, expanding opportunities for aspiring cricketers and ensuring good governance. I am excited to contribute to this journey and work towards making a lasting impact on the game that we all cherish.”Salman Naseer expressed gratitude and support for Sumair Ahmad:“It has been an honour and a privilege to lead the PCB’s management team as Chief Operating Officer. This journey has been deeply rewarding, as we collectively made significant progress and overcame various challenges.“I am grateful to the PCB Chairman for his trust and to my colleagues for their support, without which our successes would not have been possible.“I would also like to thank the Board of Governors for their guidance and look forward to contributing to Sumair’s success at the PCB. With the experience and commitment he brings, I am confident that the PCB will continue to grow stronger and reach new heights.”
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 09 Nov, 2024
ISLAMABAD (PR): The ITF Pakistan J30 Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championships 2024 commenced with qualifying round today at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex in Islamabad. The main round will start on Monday at the same venue.As many as 47 junior players from around the globe, including 28 boys and 19 girls from countries such as Hong Kong, Japan, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Canada, Korea, Germany, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Maldives, and Singapore are participating the championships. The tournament also features 28 Pakistani players, with 22 boys and 6 girls.ResultsBoys’ Singles (Qualifying Round-1): Tetautada Kondo (JPN) beat Nabeel Ali Qayum(PAK) 7-5,6-4; Yota Nishikori (JPN) beat Hamza Rehmat (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Seung Woo Han (KOR) beat Rayan Ahmad (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Yeonmu Jung (KOR) beat Inam Qadir 6-1,6-0; Boys Singles (Qualifying Round-2): Park Dohyun (KOR) beat Syed Mahd (PAK) 6-0,6-2; Seung woo Han (KOR) Andrew Kaavinda (SRI) 6-0,6-2; Yota Nishikori (JPN) beat Gwanmu Kim(KOR) 6-4,6-1; Youngchae Oh ( KOR) beat Chanapat (THA) 6-4,6-3; Minwoo Kim (KOR) beat Taimur Ansari (PAK) 6-4,6-1; Patcharaphol Leekul ( THA) beat Tetsutada Kondo (JPN) 6-1,6-4; Youngchae Oh (KOR) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-1; Yeonmu Jung(KOR) beat Nevan Kannangara (SRI) 6-0,6-2; Zain Saeed Khalid(PAK) beat Bills Awais Janjua (PAK) 6-2,6-3 .
Ahmed Nael and Bilal Asim win Boys' Doubles Title of ITF J-60
Sports Bulletin ReportRiyadh (Saudi Arabia): Pakistan’s Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim of Ace Tennis Academy triumphed in the Boys' Doubles final at the ITF J-60 tournament in Riyadh, securing victory with a score of 7-5, 7-5 against Issah Ali (KSA) and Jacob Kailiang Shen of Hong Kong in a closely contested match.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), extended heartfelt congratulations to Ahmad Nael and Bilal for their remarkable achievement. He praised their dedication and potential, expressing confidence in their future contributions to Pakistan’s tennis scene, saying, "They are the future of Pakistan tennis."
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