Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE (December 28, 2021):-Pakistan’s top-order women batter Bismah Maroof has confirmed her availability for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 and will participate in warm-up matches to be held in Karachi as part of the side’s selection and preparation for the New Zealand event that will take place from 4 March to 3 April 2022. Bismah, who has played 108 ODIs and T20Is each in a career that started in 2006, commenced her maternity leave in December 2020 and gave birth to a baby girl in August 2021. Bismah has already been re-integrated into cricketing activities and has resumed fitness sessions as part of her post-childbirth rehabilitation at the National High Performance Centre. She will soon commence net practice after overcoming a thumb injury. Bismah Maroof: “The past few months have been the best of my life. Becoming a mother and spending time with my daughter has given me immense pleasure, but it is now time to return to my passion of representing Pakistan at an international stage. “The maternity leave helped me realise the significance of navigating the balance of raising a child and maintaining my professional cricketing career as I missed being on the field each time I saw the girls in action. But thanks to the PCB Parental Support Policy, which has greatly facilitated my return to cricket, I can now resume my ambitions and aspirations of playing for Pakistan and hope to make a useful contribution in our target of doing well in New Zealand.” Under the policy, if Bismah is selected, she will be allowed to be accompanied by her dependent child and one support person of her choice. Bismah will be one of the 36 probables who will feature in a seven-match tri-series at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre from 10-19 January. The women players will be split into two squads and will be joined by a local boys’ side with the New Zealand-bound squad to be named on 25 January. Meanwhile, the PCB has confirmed Urooj Mumtaz has stepped down as Chair of Women’s Selection Committee to focus on her professional commitments as well as to pursue other opportunities within the game. Asmavia Iqbal has been named as the new head of the selection panel and will be assisted by junior selection committee members Saleem Jaffar and Taufeeq Umar. PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja: “I want to thank Urooj Mumtaz for her contributions as Chair of the Pakistan Women’s Selection Committee. You worked diligently in your role for which the PCB is grateful and indebted. We wish you best for your future endeavours.” Urooj Mumtaz: “It has been a wonderful experience to head the selection committee and contribute in the growth and progression of women’s cricket. I am grateful for the opportunity and thank all my colleagues, while wishing the team the very best in the 2022 international commitments and beyond.” Urooj was appointed Chair of the selection committee in March 2019. Probables for practice matches: Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Anoosha Nasir, Ayesha Bilal, Ayesha Naseem, Ayesha Zafar, Nahida Khan, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fareeha Mehmood, Fatima Sana Khan, Ghulam Fatima (subject to fitness), Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Javeria Rauf, Javeria Khan, Kainat Hafeez, Kainat Imtiaz (subject to fitness), Maham Tariq, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Ramin Shameem, Saba Nazir, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Saima Malik, Sidra Ameen, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-Hani

Ayaz Raza Afridi   CHARSADDA (December 28, 2021):- Muqsit Islam (Army) outclassed Mohammad Rizwan (WAPDA) 2-1 in the Men’s Singles event of the All Pakistan National Ranking Badminton Tournament 2021 at Wali Khan Sports Complex Charsadda, Khyber Pukhtunistan on Tuesday. The final score-line was 21-12, 15-21 and 21-17. Top seed Murad Ali (KP), Amir Saeed (Wapda), Anjum Bashir (PB) and Raja Mohammad Hasnain (PB) reached in the quarterfinal of the Men’s Singles after winning their respective matches. Meanwhile, in the 2nd round Amir Saeed of Wapda (Ranking No 39) upset Azeem Sarwar of WAPDA No 4 seeded with score-line of 21-19, 22-20. Results: Men's Singles (Round-1) Ahmed Butt (PB) beat Abul Hassan (Army) by 21-14, 21-19 Muqsit Islam (Army) beat Mohammad Rizwan (Wapda) by 21-12, 15-21, 21-17 Awais Zahid (Wapda) beat Mohammad Adnan (Wapda) by 21-18, 24-22 Mohammad Jamal (Army) beat Kashif Nawaz (Wapda) by 21-17, 21-14 Rehman Haider Nizami (Army) beat Khalil Ur Rehman (KP) by 21-17, 21-19 Ali Mehdi (Wapda) beat Ahmed Faizan (Wapda) by 24-22, 21-13 Usman Shah (Army) beat Ashan Tanveer (ISB) 21-14, 21-17 Raja Hassan (PB) beat Ali Chishti (ISB) by 22-20, 21-14 Abdur Rehman (Wapda) beat Muteeb Sohail (KRL) by 21-13, 11-21, 21-17 Arbab Noman (Army) beat Waqas Aslam (Wapda) by 21-17, 21-19 Muqeet Tahir (Wapda) beat Shehroz Jamil (Wapda) by 21-12, 21-14 Tayyab Shafiq (PB) beat Anas Akhtar (PB) by 14-21, 21-14, 21-19 Shoaib Riaz (Wapda) beat Uaakeph Khan (KRL) by 19-21, 21-16, 21-18 Hamza Khan (KP) beat Mekaeel Khan (KP) by 21-10, 21-16 Mohammad Ali Larosh (Wapda) beat Shabbar Hussain (Wapda) by 21-18, 21-18 Women’s Singles (Round-1): Mahoor Shahzad (Wapda) beat Ammarah Ishtiaq (Sindh) by 21-8, 21-8 Khizra Rasheed (Wapda) beat Mehmoona Ameer (Wapda) by 21-17, 21-14 Urooj Ahmad (KP) beat Rubab Imtiaz (Wapda) by 21-17, 21-9 Khadija Nasir (PB) beat Mehwish Khan (Army) by 13-21, 23-21, 21-17 Palwasha Bashir (Sindh) beat Shehnaz Shah (Wapda) by 21-6, 21-7 Sehar Majeed (PB) beat Aqsa Zikriya (SNGPL) by 21-11,14-21, 21-18 Anmol Rasheed (Wapda) beat Huma Javeed (Wapda) by 21-18, 22-20 Sehra Akram (Wapa) beat Hina Insad (Wapda) by 21-7, 21-17 Sumaiya Tariq (Army) beat Yasmeen Shahzadi (ISB) by 21-16, 21-17 Wardha Gohar (SNGPL) beat Rida Hanif (Army) by 21-15, 21-11 Laiba Masoud (Wapda) beat Umama Usman (Army) by 22-21, 21-11 Bushra Qayum (Wapda) beat Maryam Amir (Wapda) by 21-15, 21-9 Saima Waqas (Wapda) beat Sana Hanif (Sindh) by 21-16, 21-13 Alja tariq (Balo) beat Imama Khuram (ISB) by 21-2, 21-7 Zubaira Islam (SNGPL) beat Sidra Irfan (Wapda) by 21-10, 21-8 Ghazala Siddique (Wapda) beat Hadia Ashfaq (PB) by 21-8, 21-5 Boys’ Singles U-13 (Pre Quarter Final): Khuzaima Shahzad (PB) beat M. Aryan (KP) by 21-18, 21-11 Mohammad Sulaman (ISB) beat Raad Ahmad (PB) by 21-13, 21-15 Haseeb Khan (KP) beat Ragheeb Shah (PB) by 21-14, 19-21, 21-16 Hasnain Fareed (KP) beat Mirza Hafeez (ISB) by 21-10, 21-17 Mohammad Harish (KP) beat Samiullah Hashmi (Sindh) by 21-15, 14-21, 21-9 Zain Ul Abdin (PB) beat Deeraj Dhadani (Sindh) by 21-12, 21-11 Najam Ul Saqib (KP) beat Ibrahim Ahmad (PB) by 21-6, 21-8 Men’s Singles (Round-2): Murad Ali (KP) beat Uzair Khan (Army) by 21-16, 21-16 Shahmeer Iftikhar (SNGPL) beat Ahsan Asif (Wapda) by 22-20, 21-13 Anjum Bashir (PB) beat Tahir Shah (KP) by 21-11, 21-7 Abuzar Rasheed (PB) beat Usama Shafi (PB) by 21-19, 21-15 Amir Saeed (Wapda) beat Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) by 21-19, 22-20 Raja Mohammad Hasnain (PB) beat Ibrahim Rasheed (ISB) by 21-11, 21-13 Muqsit Islam (Army) beat Ahmed Butt (PB) by 11-21, 21-16, 21-11 Ali Mehdi (Wapad) beay Rehman Haider Nizami (Army) by 21-16, 21-12 Hafiz Irfan Saeed (Wapda) beat Usman Shah (Army) by 21-18, 21-13 Awais Zahid (Wapda) beat Mohammad Jamal (Army) by 21-8, 21-12 Raza Ali (PB) beat Aoun Abbas (Wapda) by 21-12, 21-7 Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Wapda) beat Abdullah Latif (Army) by 21-13, 21-14 Muqeet Tahir (Wapda) beat Arbab Nouman (Army) by 21-12, 21-17 Abdur Rehman (Wapda) beat Raja Hassan (PB) by 14-21, 21-19, 21-15 Shoaib Riaz (Wapda) beat Tayyab Shafiq (PB) by 21-17, 21-18 Mohammad Ali Larosh (Wapda) beat Mohammad Hamza Khan (KP) by 21-14, 21-18 Men Singles (Pre Quarter Finals): Murad Ali (KP) beat Shahmeer Iftikhar (SNGPL) by 21-17, 21-16 Amir Saeed (Wapda) beat Raza Ali (PB) by 17-21, 21-6, 21-12 Anjum Bashir (PB) beat Abuzar Rasheed (PB) by 21-13, 21-18 Raja Mohammad Hasnain (PB) beat Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Wapda) by 21-17, 21-11

Ali Ahmed ISLAMABAD (December 28, 2021):-The 7th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Tournaments-2021-22 commenced here at the PTF Complex with qualifying round. Around 200 entries have been received in the mega event from all over the Pakistan, which indicates the increased passion and enthusiasm for the game of tennis in Pakistan.  The main draw matches will start from Wednesday, 29th December, at 9-30 am, where the top-ranked players will be seen once again in action. Results: Men's Singles Qualifying Matches (First Round): Sajjad Imdad w/o Hassan Tariq; Shaeel Durab bt Yawar Abbas 7-5; Zaryab Khan w/o Mustansir Ali Khan; Aqil Khan w/o Nazar Asghar; Tahirullah Khan bt Rahim Veqar 6-2; Ibrahim Bin Sohail bt Hamid Rafique 6-1; Ibrahim Khan bt Rafay Tarrar 6-1; Abdullah Kareem bt Shawal Azeem 7-6 (3); Zaeem Ghafoor w/o Bilal Taibzada; Talha Saqib bt Azan Sajid 6-2; Abdullah Khan w/o Imran Haider; Yahya Khan bt Inam Qadir 6-1; Mohammad Hamza Aasim bt Hamza Rehmat 6-0; Danish Raja w/o Shafaqat Rasool; Syed Murtaza Hussain w/o Wasel Raza Men's Singles Qualifying Matches (Second Round): Azeem Khan bt Hassan Ali 6-1; Kamran Khan w/o Sajjad Imdad; Zaryab Khan w/o Izhar Iftikhar; M. Huzaifa Khan bt Aqil Khan 6-4; Hasam Khan bt Tahirullah Khan 6-2; Abdul Hanan Khan bt Ibrahim Bin Sohail 6-1; M. Talha Khan bt Ibrahim Khan 6-2; Abdullah w/o Taimoor Khan; Sami Zeb Khan bt Zaeem Ghafoor 6-1; Jabir Ali bt Talha Saqib 6-3; Uzair Khan bt Abdullah 6-2; Yahya Khan bt Adnan Rashid Khan 7-5; Syed Murtaza bt Danish Raza 6-0; Ahmed Nael Qureshi bt Shaeel Durab 6-1 Men's Singles Qualifying Matches (Final Round): Mohammad Huzaifa Khan bt Zaryab Khan 8-5; Abdul Hanan Khan bt Hisam Khan 9-8 (3); Mohammad Talha Khan bt Abdullah 8-0; Sami Zeb Khan bt Jabir Ali 8-4; Uzair Khan bt Yahya Khan 8-2; Ilham Khan bt Azeem Khan 9-7; Ahmed Nael Qureshi bt Kamran Khan 8-2; Parbhat Kumar bt Syed Murtaza 8-2

Bipin Dani Sri Lanka's Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne will greet the New Year (2022) in the USA (United State of America). The 33-year-old opening batsman has been holidaying in the USA. Once the LPL (Lanka Premier League) began in Sri Lanka, the Test captain, who is not a part of the shortest format of the game left for New York. Confirming the news, his manager, Ravi de Silva speaking exclusively over the phone from Colombo, said, "He is on a private visit to enjoy some R&R (Rest & Recreation) in The Big Apple NYC in particular". "He is enjoying the nice weather there. Nice time away from all the fuss & holiday season in Sri Lanka". "Cool & Calm as always “Mr. Amiable” ala DK is enjoying some peace & tranquility - Ironically in a place where it never stops 24-7-365. He enjoys "Waking up in a City that Never Sleeps“. The Test captain visited the important spots- Dumbo Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Greenport etc. during his NY trip. Interestingly, the national chief selector Pramodya Wickramasinghe is also on a private visit to the Caribbean Islands. "He is on a personal trip there and will return to Sri Lanka on January 3", one of the sources in the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board said.

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (December 27, 2021):-Khyber Pakhtunkawa athletes have won the title of the 2nd IGFC National Taekwondo Championship 2021 with 9 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze medals that concluded in District Tank on Monday. Gilgit Bultistan claimed second position with 3 gold and 5 bronzes while Waziristan got third position with 2 gold, 3 silver and 6 bronzes medals during the three-day top taekwondo fixture. As many 144 players from all over the country took part in the competition and 126 bouts were held in different weight categories. At the closing ceremony, Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan Khan, Aamir Latif, RPO D I Khan Soukat Abbas and Col Sher Alam graced as chief guests and distributed the prizes among the top players. The conduct of this event was made possible with the keen interest of Brigadier Naiknam Mohammad Baig, Commander Sector South, Frontier Corps (South) KP, and whole hearted support provided by the South Asian President and CEO Combaxx Sports Omar Saeed as sponsors plays a vital role in facilitating the event. Complete Results: (Day-1): Under 54 KG 1st. Hasnaat Khan (GB) 15 2nd. Hassan Muttayab (KPK) 10 3rd. Rashid Khan (Waziristan Azmari) 05 4th. Hasan Mohammad Atta (Punjab) 05 Under 87 KG 1st. Khan Ibrar (KPK) 15 2nd. Ahmed Ijaz (Baluchistan) 10 3rd. Javed Mohammad (Punjab) 05 4th. Karim Zafar (GB) 05 Over 87 KG 1st. Khan Tariq (KPK) 15 2nd. Hakeem Luqman (Waziristan Azmari) 10 3rd. Tehseen Khan (GB) 05 4th. Shah Ahmed (Baluchistan) 05 Under 45 KG 1st. Ishaq Saqib (Islamabad) 15 2nd. AWAIS Mohammad (Baluchistan) 10 3rd. Sheikh Moiz (Sindh) 05 4th. Jan Zain Raza (Waziristan Azmari) 05 Under 78 KG 1st. Fahad Khan (Waziristan Azmari) 15 2nd. Abdul Jabbar Khan (                KPK) 10 3rd. Mohammad Sudais (Baluchistan) 05 4th. Hashir Ali (Sindh) 05 Over 78 KG 1st. Bilal Khan (KPK) 15 2nd. Arifullah Khan (Islamabad) 10 3rd Mohammad Danyal (Waziristan Azmari) 05 4th Mohammad Rehan Mughal (Punjab) 05. (Day-2): Under 63 KG 1st Anjum Hussain (Islamabad) 15 2nd Amir Khan (KPK) 10 3rd Abdul Qahar (Baluchistan) 05 4th Mohammad Jameel (AJK) 05 Under 68 KG 1st Anjum Saqlain (AJK) 15 2nd Mohammad Ahmed (Baluchistan) 10 3rd Mohammad Shoaib (               Islamabad) 05 4th Haseeb Hassan (KPK) 05 Under 74 KG 1st. Yasir Jalal (KPK) 15 2nd Mohammad Younas (Baluchistan) 10 3rd Mohammad Mohsin (Sindh) 05  4th Abdul Ghaffar (Waziristan Azmari) 05 Under 80 KG 1st Gulbadin Hikmaryar (Waziristan Azmari) 15 2nd Idrees Khan (KPK) 10 3rd Adil Khan (Islamabad) 05 4th Badshah Khan (Sindh) 05 Under 55 KG 1st Mohammad Shameer (KPK) 15 2nd Arshamullah (Waziristan Azmari) 10 3rd Syed Hashim (GB) 05 4th Abu Huraira (Baluchistan) 05 Under 59 KG 1st Hamza Khan (Sindh) 15 2nd Nisar Ahmed (Baluchistan) 10 3rd Atifullah (Islamabad) 05 4tg Mattiullah (KPK) 05 Under 63 KG 1st Mohammad Hasnain (GB) 15 2nd Nasir Khan (KPK) 10 3rd Ali Hussnain (Punjab) 05 4th Ghulam Rasool (Islamabad) 05 Under 73 KG 1st Mohammad Hasnain (KPK) 15 2nd Irfanullah (Waziristan Azmari) 10 3rd Zulqarnain (GB) 05 4th Naveed Ahmed (Islamabad) 05 (Day-3): Under 58 KG 1st Mohammad Owais (KPK) 15 2nd Mohammad Tayyab (Sindh) 10 3rd Atiqullah (GB) 05 4th Umer Liaqat (Punjab) 05 Under 48 KG 1st Mohammad Hammas (KPK) 15 2nd Asfand Baloch (Baluchistan) 10 3rd Irfan Ali (Sindh) 05 4th Mohammad Asim (Waziristan Azmari) 05 Under 51 KG 1st Mohammad Ahsan (KPK) 15 2nd Sulman Khan (Baluchistan) 10 3rd Mohammad Imran (Punjab) 05 4th Raees Tabish (Waziristan Azmari) 05 Under 68 KG 1st Mubashir Ali (GB) 15 2nd Hamza Ali (Sindh) 10 3rd Mohammad Hassan (Waziristan Azmari) 05 4th Mohammad Yousaf (Islamabad) 05                                 Medals’ Table DEPARTMENT    GOLD    SILVER  BRONZE               BRONZE               POSITION Khyber Pakhtunkhwa   9              5              0              2              First Gilgit Baltistan              3                0              4              1              Second Waziristan Azmari        2                3               3              3              Third Islamabad                    2                1              3              3              Forth Sindh                            1                2              2              3              Fifth Azad Kashmir              1                 0              0              1              Sixth Baluchistan                  0                 7            2                2              Seventh Punjab                          0                 0             4              3              Eighth

Ayaz Raza Afridi PESHAWAR (December 27, 2021):-The 1st Mir Awais Mohmand Open Volleyball Tournament concluded on Monday with the victory of Gandaw Mohammad Shah Club, who defeated Yakka Ghund Club in the final at Captain Rohullah Shaheed Sports Stadium in Ghalanai, Mohmand District. As many as 20 teams from different cities of Pakhtunkhwa participated in the 4-day volleyball tournament. In the final match, Gandaw Muhammad Shah Club defeated Yakka Ghund Club after a tough contest. Shehzad Nabi, a representative of Al-Hamid Mineral Company, distributed cash prizes and trophies. During the tournament, Mumtaz Mama, a popular volleyball commentator from Nowshera, amused the volleyball lovers with his commentary. In the end, Shehzad Nabi, Sports Representative of Mir Awais Mohmand, Managing Director of Alhamid Mineral Company, gave Rs. 50,000 in cash and cup to the winner team.

Aamir Ali Janjua DUBAI (December 27, 2021):-An all-round performance from skipper Qasim Akram led Pakistan Under-9 to a 21-run win over UAE U19 at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai on Monday. The victory was Pakistan’s third win in a row and also confirmed their semi-final spot in the tournament. After opting to bat first, half-century by right-handed Qasim, followed by a 21-ball unbeaten 34 cameo by Ahmed Khan helped them post 219 for eight in 50 overs. Qasim top-scored with 50 off 67, hitting five fours. Haseebullah scored a 48-ball 39, which included two fours. Ahmed coming to bat at number-eight struck two fours and one six. For UAE, Aayan Afzal Khan picked three wickets for 44, while Nilansh Keswani bagged two for 32. In turn, UAE managed to score 198 for nine with wicketkeeper-batter Kai Smith and number-eight batter Aayan scoring 38 runs each. For Pakistan, Qasim with his right-arm off-spin grabbed three for 52. Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz and Mohammad Zeeshan bagged two wickets apiece. The semifinals will be played on 30 December with ICC Cricket Ground, Dubai hosting the first semi-final, while Sharjah Cricket Stadium to host second semi-final. Scores in brief Pakistan U19 beat UAE U19 by 21 runs Pakistan U19 219-8, 50 overs (Qasim Akram 50, Haseebullah 39, Ahmed Khan 34 not out; Aayan Afzal Khan 3-44, Nilansh Keswani 2-33) UAE U19 198-9, 50 overs (Aayan Afzal Khan 38, Kai Smith 38, Alishan Sharafu 35; Qasim Akram 3-52, Maaz Sadaqat 2-21, Mohammad Zeeshan 2-34, Mehran Mumtaz 2-35)

Ayaz Raza Afridi CHARSADDA (December 27, 2021):-Pakistan No. 1 badminton player, Murad Ali outclassed Mohammad Noman in straight games 2-0 in his opening match of the All Pakistan National Ranking Badminton Tournament that started at Abdul Wali Khan Sports Complex Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday. He beat Mohammad Noman (SNGPL) with the score-line of 21-18 and 21-18. Khalid Khan Director General Khyber Pkhtunkhwa Sports Directorate graced the opening ceremony as chief guest. He said on this occasion: “We are supporting all National sports events in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and organizing this National Ranking Badminton Tournament at Charsadda as well, Abdul Wali Khan Sports Complex is a great sports facility in province.” Results (Day-1): Boys’ Singles Under-13 (Round-1) Mirza Ahmed Hafeez (ISB) beat Rehan Zahid (Balo) by 21-1, 21-5 Zain Ul Abdin (PB) beat Azaan Khalil (KP) by 21-16, 21-12 Ali Danish (Sindh) beat Hassan Sohail (PB) by 21-13, 21-19 Mohammad Ibrahim (PB) beat Shahzain Malik (ISB) by 21-14, 21-11 Syed Mahbeer Bukhari (ISB) beat Hasnain Fareed (KP) by 21-9, 21-14 Mohammad Sulaman (ISB) beat Zohaib Afridi (KP) by 21-8, 21-1 Mohammad Haris (KP) beat Saleh Mohammad (PB) by 21-9, 21-11 Khuzaima Shahzad (PB) beat Mohammad Faizan (Balo) by 21-9, 21-6 Mirza Ahmed Hafeez (ISB) beat Fasih Ur Rehman (PB) by 21-3, 21-8 Men’s Singles (Round-1): Murad Ali (KP) beat Mohammad Noman (SNGPL) by 21-18, 21-18 Uzair Khan (Army) beat Malik Danyaal (KP) by 21-16, 21-7 Shahmeer Iftikhar (SNGPL) beat Zohaib Khan (Police) by 23-21, 9-21, 21-17 Ahsan Asif (Wapda) beat Shujaat Ali Khan (Wapda) by 21-15, 21-6 Usama Shafi (PB) beat Hashir Bashir (Wapda) by 21-15, 21-16 Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) beat Tahir Khan (Police) by 21-14, 21-18 Amir Saeed (Wapda) beat Rai Abdul Manan (Army) by 21-12, 21-13 Tahir Shah (KP) beat Ihtisham Ali (Army) by 17-21, 21-12, 22-20 Anjum Bashir (PB) beat Yasir Ali (PB) by 24-22, 21-14 Abuzar Rasheed (PB) beat Fawadur Rehman (Army) by 21-8, 21-18 Aoun Abbas (Wapda) beat Saad Amir (PB) by 12-21, 21-16, 21-17 Raja Mohammad Hasnain (PB) beat Fazal Ur Rehman (KP) by 21-12, 21-11 Raza Ali Adil (PB) beat Ahmer Jalal (PB) by 21-16, 22-24, 21-16 Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Wapda) beat Ahmed Tariq (SNGPL) by 21-8, 21-12 Abdullah Latif (Army) beat Haris (KP) by 21-13, 21-8 Ibrahim Rasheed (ISB) beat Abdul Manan (PB) by 22-20, 17-21, 21-15

Bipin Dani More than 25 candidates have applied for the various coaching assignments in Sri Lanka, it is learnt. According to the information gathered from the reliable source in Sri Lanka, 20 people are local, who have responded to the advertisement which the SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) board had advertised for the various coaching positions. Most of them were recently involved in the franchise teams coaching in the Lanka Premier League (LPL). There have been other 7-8 foreigners who too have shown interest, not necessarily all of them have applied for the senior men team's head coaching but even for the other teams. "Will begin the interview process next week or immediately in the New Year", Aravinda de Silva, the head of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), speaking exclusively over the telephone from Colombo, said on Sunday morning.  "Two members from our committee, who are available on the day/days of interviews will join Mahela Jayawardene in the process", he added. "Will also seek Tom Moody's views", the chairman added. Tom Moody has a contract with the SLC as Cricket Director.  Aravinda didn't specify it but it is believed that Mahela is likely to favor Sri Lankan coaches. Only the head coach for the senior men's team may be a foreigner.  

Karachi (Sports Bulletin Report):-Ali Sohail has won the 1st Karachi Green Marathon after covering the 10 kilometers distance while Akhtar Ali and Mohammad Sajid claimed second and third position respectively. Ali Sohail pocketed Rs. 75000 prize money. All athletes gathered at the Urban Forest, Clifton to run for a cleaner and greener city with the Karachi Green Marathon. A large number of people took part in the 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer marathon races. Ali Sohail was declared the winner in the 10 kilometers category for males at the Karachi Green Marathon, whereas Akhtar Ali, Mohammad Sajad, Ikram, and Waqas secured the second, third, fourth, and fifth position in the same. On the other hand, Farah Mehwish took the first position in the 10 kilometers category for females at the Karachi Green Marathon, while Rabia Aashiq, Sehrish, Nimra, and Sarah Muneer took the subsequent positions respectively. Israr Khattak secured the winner position in the 5 kilometers category for males. Rabia took the winner title, whereas Erum, Maria, Iqra, and Maria took the consecutive positions in the 5 kilometers category for females at the Karachi Green Marathon. The top five contestants in both male and female 10 kilometers category of the marathon were awarded cash prizes of PKR 75,000, PKR 50,000, PKR 35,000, PKR 20,000, and PKR 10,000 respectively. The top five contestants in both male and female 5 kilometers category of the marathon were rewarded with PKR 50,000, PKR 35,000, PKR 20,000, PKR 10,000, and PKR 5,000 respectively. The Karachi Green Marathon had the Administrator of Karachi, MurtazaWahab, along with President HUM Network Sultana Siddiqui, CEO HUM Network Duraid Qureshi, Chairperson Special Olympics Ronak Lakhani, Owais Mangalwala, Sohail Sardar, Afia Salam, Juvairia Abbasi, Shahwar Ali Khan, and students from several schools in attendance. Speaking on the occasion, Zerlina Duraid, the force behind the Karachi Green Marathon, said: “We really think this initiative can be the start of many more to come. Every single participant is making a difference in this run and together we are working towards a clean and green Karachi. This is the start for a healthy Karachi.”