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Benazir Bhutto Tennis Championship from December 13, 2021
Abdul Jabbar Faisal / Mohammad Rizwan Malik
ISLAMABAD (December 8, 2021):-Over 200 male and female players will participate in the 7th Benazir Bhutto Shaheed National Tennis Championship 2021, which will start from December 13 here at the Islamabad Tennis Complex (ITC) under the banner of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Senator Taj Haider along with Senator Farhatullah Babar, Senator Palwasha Khan, Syed Sibt Haider Bukhari and Fazal Subhan told journalists of twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad in a press briefing at the championship venue.
Senator Taj Haider further said that the top ranking national players would be in action during the 6-day prestigious national tennis showpiece. “The final will be played on December 18 at ITC Clay courts and top leadership of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will grace the occasion as chief guest to distribute the prizes among the players. One million rupees prize money will be disbursed among the national players, “he added.
Responding to a question, he said, “We will try to organize the next edition of the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed National Tennis Championship at international level and at least South Asian countries will be invited for this annual tennis fixture. The event will have 10 different categories including Men's Singles, Ladies Singles, Boys Under-18, Girls Under-18, Boys Under-14, Boys and Girls Under-12, Boys and Girls Under-12, Under-10 Veterans +45 years and Veterans over + 60, “he further divulged.
“Due to Corona, the participation of foreign players stopped. It is a nice omen for tennis to organize three international events back-to-back in capital city Islamabad. Sindh government is funding for this event and they approved funds of Rs. 4 million for Benazir Bhutto Shaheed National Tennis Championship and it will be staged in benefitted manners. We will also help to train the budding players and a camp will be established very soon, “he said while adding that the tournament would be supervised by International Referee Adil from Iran and Shahzad Akhtar Alvi would assist him.
“Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Tennis Academy was set up four months ago in which 11 ball pickers were training. Tennis competitions would also be organized in remote areas to make poor and middle class children a part of this sport, “he concluded.
Waseem is a role model for young boxers: Saya Rai Taimoor
Ali Ahmed
LAHORE (December 8, 2021):-Pakistan's celebrated boxer Mohammad Waseem, who defeated Columbia’s leading pugilist Robert Barrera in a 12-round World Title Eliminator Flyweight fight at Dubai recently, called on Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs RaiTaimoor Khan Bhatti at National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs RaiTaimoor Khan Bhatti congratulated Waseem on his world title victory against Columbia’s top boxer Robert Barrera. He praised Waseem’s glorious feats saying that the entire nation is proud of Waseem’s remarkable accomplishments.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs RaiTaimoor Khan Bhatti said Waseem is a highly talented boxer and his consecutive title victories at international level reflected that he has done extraordinary hard work in his professional boxing career. “Boxing is quite a popular sport among the younger generation and there is no doubt that Waseem is a role model for young boxers of the country”.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs RaiTaimoor Khan Bhatti said the Punjab govt will take all possible measures for the promotion of boxing in the province. “The construction of Sports Board Punjab’s modern boxing arena in Nishtar Park Sports Complex will also begin in the near future. We will try our best to organize Waseem’s next world title fight in Lahore,” he said.
Talking on this occasion, ace boxer Waseem thanked Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs RaiTaimoor Khan Bhatti for his appreciation. He also expressed his determination to represent Pakistan in the next Olympic Games. “It is my mission to win the maximum number of laurels for the beloved motherland at international level.”
Galle Gladiators register thrilling victory against Kandy Warriors
Colombo, Sri Lanka (SB Report):-Galle Gladiators got a thrilling 4-wicket win over Kandy Warriors in the fourth fixture of the Lanka Premier League at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday. Chasing 144 to win, the Gladiators got over the line with four balls to spare when Lahiru Madushanka smashed the first two deliveries of the last over for a six and a four.
The Galle Gladiators needed 26 off 14 balls when the seventh-wicket pair of Madushanka and Dhananjaya Lakshan came together, and what a breath-taking finish it turned out to be.
Madushanka was unbeaten on 22 with 2 sixes and a boundary while Lakshan played a quick-fire unbeaten innings of 10 runs from 4 balls. Lakshan had also performed with the ball earlier in the match, picking up figures of 2/11.
The Gladiators got off to a great start as the openers Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilaka put up a partnership of 62 runs in 7.3 overs. Dhanushka Gunathilaka made 45 off 33 packed with 2 sixes and 4 fours and Kusal Mendis scored 16 off 21 with 2 fours. Skipper Bhanuka Rajapaksa kept up the momentum with a brisk 22 off 13 hitting 2 fours and a six.
Earlier, Kandy Warriors posted a formidable total of 143 for 6 in their 20 overs. Ahmed Shehzad and Kamindu Mendis were the highlights of Warriors' batting card. Shehzad scored 56 off 51, while Mendis gathered 32 off 25. Samit Patel was the pick of the bowlers for the Gladiators with figures of 3/13.
The Galle Gladiators are currently at the top of the table with 2 wins from 3 matches.
Gold Stars claim six wickets win
LAHORE (Press Release):-Golden star cricket club beat Mughalpura Sports Club by 6 wickets and moved in to the 2nd Round of Knock out stage of PCB Central Punjab Lahore East zone winter League. Brilliant all Round display of batting and bowling by Abdullah Ahmad of Golden star cricket Club was the main highlight of the match which was played at Township whites ground on other day.
Match Summary
Mughalpura Sports Cricket Club 145/ all out in 33.5 Overs (Ali Kanan 29, Ahmad Ali 27, Muhammad 25 , khuram Azeem 17; Zamin Ali 2/23, Azzam Ul Haq 2/24, Abdullah Ahmad 2/25 ,Shaheryar wasim 2/26 while Ali Raza Took one wicket ) Golden Star Cricket Club 148/4 in 14.5 Overs ( Abdullah Ahmad 56 on 33 balls 11X4s , Zamin Ali 27, Jawad Maqsood 20, Shaheryar wasim 17 ; Rana Muhammad 2/17 while Wazir Ahamd & Muhammad took on wicket each.)
Pak v WI: schedule of training and media activities
Saad Kayani
KARACHI (December 8, 2021):-The Pakistan and West Indies men’s sides will gather in Karachi on Thursday for the three T20Is and as many ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches at the National Stadium from 13-22 December.
The following is the teams’ training and media activities schedule. All training sessions will be held at the National Stadium and the media is welcomed to cover them from their designated working areas.
Entry to the National Stadium will be through accreditation passes, which are now ready for collection. Accredited media are advised to collect their passes from Mr Shakeel Khan, PCB Media Accreditation and Service Officer, from the National Stadium on Thursday and Friday from 1000 to 1700. For further information, please contact Mr Shakeel Khan at +92 301 8440284.
Media conferences, training and match schedule:
10 Dec – Both teams are scheduled to hold training sessions from 1930 till 2230. Before the training, West Indies head coach Phil Simmons will hold an online arrival virtual media conference. Please contact Dario Barthley to attend the session.
11 Dec – Both teams are scheduled to hold training sessions from 1930 till 2230. No media activity is planned.
12 Dec – Pakistan captain Babar Azam will hold his pre-series virtual media conference at 1100. Please contact Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, at least, two hours before the beginning of the session so the link can be provided. Later, in the evening, West Indies will hold their pre-series virtual media conference. Please contact Dario Barthley to attend the session. Both teams will have their training sessions from 1930 till 2230
13 Dec – The first T20I will begin at 1800. The toss will take place at 1730. At the conclusion of the match, the PCB and CWI will provide video interviews from their camps.
14 Dec – The second T20I will begin at 1800. The toss will take place at 1730. At the conclusion of the match, the PCB and CWI will provide video interviews from their camps.
15 Dec – Both sides are scheduled to have optional training sessions from 1930 till 2230. No media activity is planned.
16 Dec - The third and final T20I will begin at 1800. The toss will take place at 1730. The match will be followed by the virtual media conferences of both the captains in which they will review the T20I series and preview the ODI series.
17 Dec – Both sides are scheduled to hold an optional training sessions from 1530 till 1830. For further information, please contact both the team media managers.
18 Dec – The first ODI will start at 1300, with the toss taking place at 1230. The match will be followed by post-match virtual media session.
19 Dec – Both sides are scheduled to hold an optional training sessions from 1530 till 1830. For further information, please contact both the team media managers.
20 Dec – The second ODI will start at 1300, with the toss taking place at 1230. The match will be followed by post-match virtual media session. Please contact Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi before the start of the second innings so the link can be provided.
21 Dec – Both sides are scheduled to hold an optional training sessions from 1530 till 1830. For further information, please contact both the team media managers.
22 Dec – The third ODI will start at 1300, with the toss taking place at 1230. The match will be followed by post-match virtual media session. Please contact Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi before the start of the second innings so the link can be provided.
Essa Lab National Tennis Championships 2021
Karachi (Sports Report):-Farhan Altaf and Vindo Das havbe win their Men’s Singles semifinals of the 10th Essa Lab National Tennis Championship held at Modern Club on Wednesday.
Results (Day 4)
Men’s Single Semi Final
Farhan Altaf bt Salmn Ahmed 6-0 ,6-1
Men,s Single Semi Final
Vinod Das bt Ahsan Siddiq 6-4, 6-2
U-16 Single Quarter Final
Raahim Veqar bt Munir Derbari 6-3 6-4
Ahsan Ahmed bt Kashan Tariq 7-5 6-7
U-14 Single Quarter Final
Asad Zaman (LHR)bt Nael Mirza 4-2 4-0
Ahsan Ahmed bt Duraf Das 4-2,1-4,4-2
Nadir Mirza bt Abdullah Raziq 4-0 4-0
U-12 Single Quarter Final
Ali bachani HYD bt Abid Bachani HYD 4-0 4-2
Sameer Zaman bt Nael Mirza 4-0 2-4 4-0
Girls 14 Single Semi Final
Inaya bt Eshal 4-0 4-0
45-Doubles Semi Final
Zafar + Sher bt Rafi Darbari HYD +Abdul Saeed 8-4
Jawad +Iltafat bt Imran +Salim 8-4
35-Doubles Seim Final
Robin Das +Vinod Das bt Mustafa+Kamra 8-4
A Saeed +Naseem bt Sher +Iltafat 8-4
U-10 Single Semi Final
Majid Ali HYD bt Humza 4-1,4-1
Men,s Doubles Semi Final
Shahab +Adnan bt Ali +Vinot 8-5
U-12 Double Semi Final
Ali +Ahmed bt Imdad Ali +Nibras 5-4 (7-5)4-2
Juniors 18 semi Final
Mohammad Ahtisham (LHR) bt m Ali Khattah HYD 6-7,6-1,6-1
Raahim Veqar bt Munir Darbari HYD 4-6 7-5 6-4
U-14 Doubles Semi final
Nadir Mirza+Nael Mirza bt Taimoor+Kaamil 4-0 4-1
Pakistan defeat Bangladesh by an innings and 6 runs
Dhaka, Bangladesh (SB Report):-A sensational bowling performance from Pakistan saw them collect 13 Bangladesh wickets on the fifth and final day of the Dhaka Test to clean sweep the two-match series with an innings and eight runs win and bag 12 ICC World Test Championship points.
On what turned out to be a thrilling day for the lovers of Test cricket, Bangladesh, being forced to follow-on after managing a paltry 87 in reply of Pakistan’s strong 300 for four, battled to eke out a draw, but they failed one by one to answer the questions posed by the touring bowlers and were bowled out for 205.
In a befitting manner, Sajid Khan, who finished the match with 12 scalps after recording career-best eight for 42 in the first innings, snared the last wicket as he trapped Taijul Islam LBW.
At the start of the day, Sajid, who had taken six wickets yesterday, added to more to his tally, as Bangladesh could add only 11 more runs before they were bowled out.
After Babar Azam forced the follow-on, fiery opening spells from Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi reduced the hosts to 25 for four.
As a partnership between Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim started to build, the former handed a catch to Fawad Alam at square-leg off Sajid. The two paired for 73 runs.
Mushfiqur ensured that he held his end, but 49 runs later, he was run out attempting a quick single at the cusp of Tea. The right-hander made 48.
The onus of carrying Bangladesh home then shifted on their most successful all-rounder Shakib-al-Hasan. He chipped away runs and found boundaries at regular intervals in his 130-ball 63, which included nine fours.
As Shakib’s alliance with Mehdy Hasan, 14 off 70, started to instil hope in Bangladesh fans, Babar Azam picked up his maiden international wicket at the most crucial time.
The Pakistan captain introduced himself in the first half of the evening session and struck on Mehdy’s pads. After his appeal for the LBW was turned down, he successfully got the umpire’s decision overhauled after reviewing it.
Shakib departed next over as Sajid’s scintillating off-spinner from around the wicket knocked the left-hander’s off-stump.
From there on, it was only a matter of time. Sajid took the last two wickets as Pakistan secured the epic win.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan 1st innings (overnight 188-2) 300-4d (Babar Azam 76, Azhar Ali 56, Mohammad Rizwan 53 not out, Fawad Alam 50 not out; Taijul Islam 2-73)
Bangladesh 1st innings 87 all out (Najmul Hossain 30, Shakib Al Hasan 33; Sajid Khan 8-42) and 205 all out (Shakib-al-Hasan 63, Mushfiqur Rahim 48, Liton Das 45; Sajid Khan 4-86, Shaheen Afridi 2-31, Hasan Ali 2-37)
Player of the match – Sajid Khan (Pakistan)
Player of the series – Abid Ali (Pakistan)
Unlucky Ajaz not to get Man of the Match Award: Dipak Patel
Bipin Dani
Ajaz Patel was "unlucky" for not being awarded the Player of the Match award, according to his mentor and former Kiwi spinner Dipak Patel.
Ajaz Patel not only took India's all ten wickets in the first innings but also grabbed four more in the second innings.
The decision makers' preference was Mayank Agarwal in the Mumbai Test, which was well won by the home team.
"In my opinion Ajaz was very unlucky not to get the MOM, however it's a difficult decision for the person or people who were selecting the MoM. Ajaz's achievement was amazing for a foreign spinner to get 10 wickets on day 1, in the first innings of a Test match against India's best batsmen to play spin bowling", Dipak Patel, speaking exclusively over the telephone from Auckland, said.
"He also picked up 4 more wickets in the 2nd innings. In normal situations 98% of time the winning team individual will be awarded the MoM". Patel, however, added, "again on a difficult pitch to bat Agarwal batted superbly and put his team in a strong position and scoring runs in the 2nd innings was a match winning performance".
"Awarding Ajaz would have been a sentimental one, but we must appreciate this international cricket and Test Match so in my opinion that was the right call", Dipak Patel added.
Former India chief selector also echoed his views on the presentation.
Speaking to this Reporter, he said, "I totally understand the depth of your concern for a historical achievement which had been duly recognised by felicitating Ajaj Patel by staging Association. But the reality is that it was Mayank's knocks that helped the team to win the Test match and eventually the Test series. I believe this decision is absolutely right".
J7-34th Federal Cup: Top seeds players reach in quarterfinals
Islamabad (Sports Report):-Aqeel Khan, Barkatullah, Heera Ashiq, Yousaf Khalil, Mudassir Murtaza, Mohammad Shoaib, Hasheesh Kumar and Mohammad Abid moved into the quarterfinals by winning their respective matches of J7 – 34th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships at S.Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.
Top seed Aqeel Khan was in excellent form and eliminated Saqib Hayat without conceding a single game at 6-0 and 6-0. The 2nd seed Mohammad Abid and 3rd seed Mohammad Shoaib won their matches in straight sets without any resistance. Unseeded Hasheesh Kumar of Karachi made the major upset in the tournament when he eliminated 7th seed Ahmed Chaudhary in a well contested three set match. In the final set Ahmed Chaudhary was leading 5-2 and was serving for the match but Hasheesh Kumar fought back not only level the score 5 all by breaking 8th and 10th game by playing consistent game from the baseline and won the final set at 7-5. He will face 2nd seed Mohammad Abid in the quarterfinals.
In the Ladies Singles event Sarah Mehboob, Ushna Suhail, Noor Malik, Esha Jawad, Haniya Navaid, Meheq Khokhar, Kainat Ali and Sheeza Sajid qualified for the quarterfinals by winning their respective matches. In the ladies event Kainat Ali caused the upset when she beat 7 seed Mariam Mirza in another thrilling entertaining three set match.
Syed Kaleem Imam former President PTF and Secretary Narcotics visited the tournament site and witness the matches.
Results:
Men’s Singles (Main Draw Pre Quarterfinals)
Aqeel Khan beat Saqib Hayat 6-0 6-0; Barkatullha w/o Ibrahim Umer; Heera Ashiq beat Nalain Abbas 6-0 6-3; Yousaf Khalil beat Mahatir Mohammad 6-1 6-0; Mudassir Murtaza beat Talha Bin Asif 6-2 7-6(6); Muhammad Shoaib beat Ahmed Asjad Qureshi 6-2 6-3; Hasheesh Kumar beat Ahmed Chaudhary 5-7 6-4 7-5; Mohammad Abid beat Ahmed Babar 6-4 6-1;
Ladies Singles (Main Draw Pre Quarterfinals)
Noor Malik beat Amara Khan 6-1 6-0; Ushna Suhail beat Seher Aleem 6-0 6-1; Meheq Khokhar w/o Asfa Shahbaz; Sheeza Sajid beat Azeen Aleem 6-1 6-2; Haniya Navaid w/o Mehvish Chishtie; Esha Jawad w/o Nida Akram; Kainat Ali beat Mariam Mirza 7-5 4-6 6-2; Sarah Mehboob w/o Rahat Javid;
Men’s Doubles (Main Draw 1st Round)
Sami Zeb Khan / Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Israr Gul / Aqib Hayat 6-2 6-3; Shahzad Khan / Mohammad Usman Ejaz beat Abdul Hanan Khan / Faizan Fayyaz 6-4 6-0; Yousaf Khalil / Heera Ashiq beat Mahatir Mohammad / Kamran Khan 6-3 6-2; Asad Ullha / Ejaz Ahmed beat Hasheesh Kumar / Nalain Abbas 6-0 6-3; Ahmed Kamil / Asjad Qureshi beat Abbas Khan / Saqib Hayat 6-3 6-2;
Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
Aqeel Khan / Nofil Kaleem beat Sami Zeb Khan / Ahmad Nael Qureshi 6-1 6-3; Barkatullah / M. Shoaib beat Asadullah / Ejaz Ahmad 7-5 6-2; Heera Ashiq / Yousaf Khalil beat Shahzad Khan / Mohammad Usman Ejaz 7-6(6) 62
SPORTS NEWS - National 08 Dec, 2021
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (December 8, 2021):-The athletics Men’s Event of the ongoing Inter-University Sports Gala concluded at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports complex Islamabad under the banner of Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive that inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan on last Monday . The players from different universities from all over the country participated in the eight athletic disciplines and inked new university records during the competitions.
Results (top six positions):
Event: 800m
Position: Name: University: Time/Distance
1. Zawar Shah (UCP) 1:57:86
2. Faisal Tabasum (Shah Abdul Latif Uni Khairpur) 1:58:61
3. Samiullah Khan (PU) 1:59:09
4. Mohammad Waqas (UCP) 2:04:00
5. Mohammad Imtiaz (GCU Lah) 2:04:29
6. Bahwal Khan (UOL) 2:06:00
Event: Javelin Throw
Position: Name: University: Time/Distance
1. Qadeer Khan (UCP) 62.85 meters
2. Mohammad Usman (UNI EDU. LHR) 58.36 m
3. Mohammad Sajawal (Karachi Uni) 57.13 m
4. Mohsin Sultan (UCP) 56.58 m
5. Naveed Ashraf (Superior University) 55.43 m
6. Naseem Abbas (Punjab University) 55:32 m
Event: Long Jump
Position: Name: University: Time/Distance
1. Ansar Abbas (UCP) 7.28 m (N.R)
2. Abdul Arif (Punjab University) 6.74 m
3. Faraz Khan (GCU Lah) 6.68 m
4. Zeeshan Zafar (UCP) 6.45 m
5. Mohammad Tayyab (Uni of Lahore) 6.40 m
6. Mohammad Umar (AWK, Mardan) 6.19 m
Event: 5000m
Position: Name: University: Time/Distance
1. Mohammad Akhtar (UCP) 15.28.1
2. Mohammad Aftab (UCP) 15.58.4
3. Mohammad Kaleem (Uni of LHR) 16.11.2
4. Shahbaz Ahmed (ISLAMIA UNI. BWP) 16.20.0
5. Mohammad Kamran (Superior University) 16.25.6
6. Nosherwan Khan (PUNJAB UNI. LHR) 17.15.8
Event: 400m Hurdle
Position: Name: University: Time/Distance
1. Mohsin Mushtaq (Superior) 52:90
2. Fahad Hussain (Superior) 56:00
3. Ahmed Abdullah (GCU FSD) 57:94
4. Moeed Jabbar (UCP) 58:70
5. Mohammad Usman (PU) 59:70
6. Ahmed Saeed (UCP) 1:06:10
Event: High Jump
Position: Name: University: Time/Distance
1. Rizwan Ramzan (PU) 1:96 (New REC)
2. Zeeshan Zafar (UCP) 1:93
3. Adeel Anjum (Superior) 1:90
4. Owais Wahab (IU) 1:85
5. Mohammad Ibrahim (PU) 1:85
6. Adnan Ali (KFUIT RYK) 1:70
Event: Discuss Throw
Position: Name: University: Time/Distance
1. Ghulam Muhiodin (UCP) 45.26 M
2. Bilal Hussain (SUPERIOR) 40.43 M
3. Nasir Ahmed (SUPERIOR) 37.90 M
4. Mohammad Hassan (UCP) 37.68 M
5. Usama Nawaz (PUNJAB) 37.36 M
6. Zeeshan Khan (UNI OF LAHORE) 37.22 M
Event: 200m
Position: Name: University: Time/Distance
1. Shajar Abbas (UCP) 21:00
2. Abdul Moeed (KARACHI UNI) 21:30
3. Mohammad Wasim (SUPERIOR UNI) 21:30
4. Bilam Miraan (SUPERIOR UNI) 21:40
5. Ali Sukhera (GCU, LHR) 21:40
6. Nadeem Ali (UCP) 22:40.
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