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National T20: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa outclass Southern Punjab
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
Rawalpindi (September 25, 2021):-Two half centuries, Sahibzada Farhan (73) and Mohammad Rizwan helped Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to register a 7-wicket win against ATF Southern Punjab in the 5th Game of ongoing National T20 Cricket Cuo at Pindi Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi on Saturday.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa demonstrated they were the team to beat in the National T20 when they produced a clinical performance to defeat ATF Southern Punjab by seven wickets in the fifth match of the tournament at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
In daylight, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fast bowlers shared nine wickets between them to dismiss Southern Punjab for 152 in 19.4 overs. Under lights, Mohammad Rizwan and Sahibzada Farhan stitched a 136-run second wicket partnership as the defending champions cantered to victory with two balls to spare.
The results gave Khyber Pakhtunkhwa their second victory in as many matches, while it left Southern Punjab winless after two matches. The two sides will meet in a return match at the Gaddafi Stadium on 10 October.
Farhan had joined Rizwan after Naseem Shah trapped Fakhar Zaman in front of the stumps at the score of four. Both batters departed on successive balls, but by that time only 13 runs were required off 17 balls, including six off the last over, which Adil Amin and Iftikhar Ahmed achieved without being separated.
Farhan scored a 49-ball 73 with six fours and four sixes, while Rizwan struck six fours and a six in a 47-ball 64.
Earlier, Imran Khan Snr, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim combined to bowl out Southern Punjab for 152. Only a fighting and impressive 54 by Imran Randhawa and a rapid 14-ball 25 by Hassan Khan saved Southern Punjab’s blushes.
Imran returned figures of 3.4-0-28-4, while Shaheen had figures of 4-0-34-3. Wasim picked up two wickets for 32 runs and Asif Afridi claimed the other wicket.
Imran Randhawa’s maiden half-century off 46 balls included seven fours and a six, while Hassan hit four fours.
Scores in Brief:
Match 5 – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beat ATF Southern Punjab by seven wickets
ATF Southern Punjab 152 all out, 19.4 overs (Imran Randhawa 54, Hassan Khan 25, Khushdil Shah 24; Imran Khan Snr 4-28, Shaheen Shah Afridi 3-34, Mohammad Wasim 2-32)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 153-3, 19.4 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 73, Mohammad Rizwan 64; Naseem Shah 2-27)
Player of the match – Imran Khan Snr (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Sunday fixtures:
Balochistan v ATF Southern Punjab – 3pm
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa v Home City Central Punjab – 7.30pm
ATHLETICS - National 25 Sep, 2021
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LAHORE (September 25, 2021): Sports Board Punjab’s expert coaches and trainers, on the directions of Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh, gave final touches to the preparation of Punjab’s Under-17 Boys and Under-16 Girls athletics teams on the last day of 7-day training camp at Punjab Stadium on Saturday.
It may be recalled here that Punjab’s Under-17 Boys and Under-16 Girls athletics teams undergo rigorous training at week-long training camp for the preparation of Inter-Provincial Athletics Youth Tournament scheduled to be staged in Peshawar from September 27 to 29, 2021.
Sports Board Punjab’s expert coaches including Camp Commandant Tariq Nazir and coaches Ijaz Abdul Khaliq, Allah Ditta Tahir, Nasreen and Sajida imparted ideal training to Punjab’s Under-17 Boys and Under-16 Girls athletics teams during the 7-day training camp at Punjab Stadium.
Camp Commandant Tariq Nazir said that SBP coaches put extra focus on athletics’ modern techniques, stamina, diet plan and game skill of Punjab’s young male and female athletes. “We know that country’s top athletics teams are featuring in the Inter-Provincial Athletics Youth Tournament and our male and female outfits may face some stiff challenges from their strong opponents in different disciplines of athletics”.
He hoped that Punjab’s male and female athletics teams would show satisfactory performance in Inter-Provincial Athletics Youth event.
FOOTBALL - FIFA News 25 Sep, 2021
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LAHORE (September 25, 2021): The Sports Board Punjab (SBP) selection committee, on the directions of Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh, conducted trials of Punjab’s Under-17 football team at Punjab Stadium on Saturday.
The selected under-17 football team will participate in Inter-Provincial Football Youth Tournament scheduled to be organized in Gilgit Baltistan in the middle of next month.
Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh visited Punjab Stadium to witness trials of Punjab’s Under-17 football team. He was warmly received upon reaching Punjab Stadium and introduced to all participants of trials.
Talking on this occasion, Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh said that Sports Board Punjab was providing sufficient opportunities to players of all games. “The SBP selection committee has been directed strictly to choose Punjab Under-17 football team purely on merit”.
He said that around 40 players would be selected for the training camp where expert coaches will impart training to camp probables.
SBP’s 10-member selection committee headed by Director Sports Hafeez Bhatti conducted trials of around 300 young players from all divisions of the province in groups.
The other members of selection committee includes Divisional Sports Officer Sahiwal Faisal Ameer Khan, Divisional Sports Officer Bahawalpur Maqsood ul Hasan, Tariq Maqsood Wattoo, Provincial Football Coach Nasir Mahmood Wahid, Administrator National Hockey Stadium Nasir Malik, football coach Nasir Hussain Shah, Divisional Football Coach Shahzad Asghar, PFF Coach M Idrees and PSO to Punjab Sports Minister Nadeem Sarwar.
"Man" to miss in cricket
By BIPIN DANI
The male and the female cricketers who score runs on field will no longer be called as batsmen or the batswomen but the common term batters will be used for them.
The change has been proposed by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which governs the laws of cricket in the world. India's former Test cricketer Diana Edulji has welcomed the move.
"I was expecting this long back. It matches with the other terminologies bowler n fielder etc. Batter/Batters is the right word to use", she said.
Incidentally, Edulji was also a member of the Supreme Court appointee administrator for the Indian cricket board.
"Now all commentators should also use this word immediately as both men are playing in the IPL and women are playing bilateral matches all over", Edulji, who played 20 Tests and 34 ODIs for the women's team, added.
India's another ex-player of the women's team Purnima Rau goes one step further and suggests the other male-specific terminology of the game should also be changed.
"If one word batter is changed then effort should also be made to change everything else into a gender neutral word like 12th man, third man, night watchman etc".
The end result is when we play this wonderful game we derive as much pleasure as the male counterparts", Rau, who coached the women's team, argued.
ATHLETICS - National 25 Sep, 2021
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
Islamabad (September 25, 2021):-An Amateur Runner, serving as a communication professional in the public sector of the country, Ramzan Sajid announced that he would take part in the seven World marathons in the next 42 Days around the world aiming to deliver a message of ‘Peace and Love for Sports’ to the countries refusing to play in Pakistan.
Ramzan Sajid has revealed that he considered himself an amateur runner (as he started running less than a year ago in November 2020). “I had no background in sports, except for watching cricket on TV. I have a hectic full-time job and a family (proud father of two) which keeps me engrossed for most of the day, “he added.
Giving details of his plan he asserted that he managed to run 7 World Renowned Marathons in space of 42 Days in Islamabad, Pakistan on the exact days these events are organised at venues in their respective countries, to give the World a message that Pakistan is a country that adores peace and has a passion for sports, starting from coming Sunday, 26 September 2021 by running the Berlin Marathon virtually in Pakistan.
“I am not sure if I'm capable of doing it, but I want to have a goal to make the world realised that Pakistan is a sports-loving country having a robust enthusiasm for sports. We have a right, to be given opportunities by the peace-loving countries around us”, he maintained.
In his message, Ramzan urged the World to help us avail the opportunities to play and watch competitive sports in our own country. “I reckon that engaging in sports can transform the life for the better - for a long time - especially in a country which remained a laboratory to many adventures and misadventures in the name of bringing peace in the region and the world at large”, he noted.
He called upon the runners' community across the globe to guide and support him in putting his message across that the world should recognise the sacrifices Pakistan has offered to bring peace in the World and be cognizant of the tough conditions for athletes due to the non-availability of opportunities to play international sports with domestic advantages.
Schedule of marathon:
1. Berlin (26-09-2021)
2. London (03-10-2021)
3. Chicago (10-10-2021)
4.Boston (11-10-2021)
5. Amsterdam (17-10-2021)
6.Rotterdam (24-10-2021)
7. New York (7-11-2021)
National T20: Central Punjab beat Balochistan by two wickets
ABDULLAH ASJAD
Rawalpindi(September 25, 2021):-Wahab Riaz upstaged a strokeful half-century by Babar Azam and Usman Qadir’s four-fer as Home City Central Punjab stuttered to a two-wicket victory over 2019 runners-up Balochistan in the fourth match of the National T20 at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Friday night.
Wahab followed up his two for 19 with a priceless 20 not out off eight balls with two sixes and a four to earn victory for the star-studded Central Punjab, which required 20 runs off the last 12 balls. Hasan Ali lent Wahab good support deep in the innings with a 16-ball 19 with two fours and six.
Central Punjab’s run-chase was spearheaded by their captain Babar Azam who scored a typical 65 from 45 balls. His entertaining and delightful innings was laced with eight fours and a six. The other Central Punjab batters to reach double figures was Mohammad Akhlaq (14).
Despite making a match out of a small total of 142, Balochistan were left ruing the missed opportunities. When Babar was eight, Akif Javed failed to hold on to a straightforward return catch, while in the critical stages of the innings, Junaid Khan bowled crucial no-balls that not only cost him the wickets but also resulted in easy runs for Central Punjab.
Central Punjab were equally responsible for making life difficult for themselves. After being 73 for two in 9.3 overs in pursuit of a 143-run target, they slipped to 120 for eight in 17 overs – thanks to a combination of poor shot selections and inspired bowing by Junaid (three for 41) and left-arm spinner Kashif Bhatti (two for 15).
However, it remains a mystery why Kashif was introduced in the 10th over and didn’t complete his quota of overs.
Earlier, electing to bat first, No.8 batter Umaid Asif gave some respect to Balochistan’s score when he clubbed three sixes and a four in an 18-ball 32 not out. This included 17 runs off the final over from Hasan, who finished wicketless and conceded 46 runs.
Umaid added 34 runs for the seventh wicket with Kashif, who contributed a run-a-ball 27 with two fours and two sixes.
The bowler to peg Balochistan down was wrist spinner Usman Qadir, who bowled intelligently and smartly to finish with figures of 4-0-25-4.
For Central Punjab, this was their sixth win in 17 National T20 matches since 2019-20, while for Balochistan, it was their 11 loss in 19 matches. While Friday’s victory helped Central Punjab bounce back from Thursday’s 36-run defeat against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it was second successive defeat for Balochistan which had suffered a six-wicket defeat against Northern on the opening day.
Scores in Brief:
Match 4 – Home City Central Punjab beat Balochistan by two wickets
Balochistan 142-7, 20 overs (Umaid Asif 32 not out, Kashif Bhatti 27, Bismillah Khan 21, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai 19; Usman Qadir 4-25, Wahab Riaz 2-19)
Home City Central Punjab 145-8, 19 overs (Babar Azam 65, Wahab Riaz 20 not out, Hasan Ali 19; Junaid Khan 3-41, Kashif Bhatti 2-15, Akif Javed 2-31)
Player of the match – Wahab Riaz (Home City Central Punjab)
24th PSL General Council meeting held
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Lahore (September 24, 2021):-PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja on Friday afternoon chaired the 24th HBL Pakistan Super League General Council meeting.
Ramiz Raja highlighted and appreciated the franchisees’ contribution in the growth, development and promotion of Pakistan cricket, and assured the team owners that he remained committed to enhance and strengthen the HBL PSL brand.
Ramiz Raja assured the team owners that he understood the challenges they faced and promised to work with them. The follow-up meeting is scheduled on Monday, 27 September.
Midcourt ATF Championships: Haider and Hussnain win the Doubles final
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Islamabad (September 24, 2021):-Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan pairing with Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan have won the title of Under-14 Midcourt ATF Championships after beating Ahtesham Humayun and Asad Zaman 2-0 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Friday. A total number of 09 matches were played on the 5th day of the Championships.
Rashid Malik - Secretary-PLTA and former Davis Cupper visited PTF Complex and witnessed some of the matches. He appreciated the efforts of Salim Saifullah Khan President -PTF and PTF Management for their continued efforts for promotion of tennis in the country. He was highly impressed with the professional conduct and organization of events one after the other. He was also full of praise for Zaira Ahmad Zaka (founder of Midcourt ) for her personal interest in organizing the Midcourt ATF Championships.
Results:
Boys Singles Positions (3-4): Asad Zaman (Pak) bt Mohammad Hamza Ali Rizwan (Pak): 6-1, 6-0
Boys Singles Positions (5-6): Ahtesham Humayun (Pak) bt Darsheel Shrestha (NEP):6-1, 6-0
Boys Singles Positions (7-8): Shehryar Anees (Pak) bt Boris Adhikarari (NEP): 6-1, 6-0
Boys Singles Positions (9-10): Omar Jawad Malik (Pak) bt Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan 7-6(5),4-6,10-3
Boys Singles Positions (11-12): Ali Zain (Pak) bt Nishad Joshi (NEP): 6-0, 6-0
Boys Singles Positions (13-14): Amir Mazari (Pak) bt Nabeel Qayum (Pak): 6-4, 6-1
Girls Doubles (Semifinals): Haniya Minhas / Amna Qayum (Pak) bt Soha Ali (Pak) bt Zainab Ali Raja (Pak): 6-0, 6-0; Fatima Ali Raja / Zara Khan (Pak) bt Lalarukh / Mahrukh (Pak): 7-6(2),6-4
FIH Hockey Junior World Cup for women: Argentina and Ireland on board
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Lausanne, Switzerland (September 24, 2021):-Hockey Australia and Hockey New Zealand will no longer be able to participate to the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup South Africa 2021 due to COVID-related international travel restrictions put in place by their respective governments, both teams have been replaced by Argentina and Ireland.
The Junior representatives of the Tokyo 2020 silver medallists and of the 2018 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup finalists have been selected as they currently are the next best ranked nations – according to the FIH World Rankings for senior teams – among those not having qualified.
Argentina – Las Leoncitas - won the last edition of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup staged in 2016 in Chile.
FIH’s flagship event for Women’s Juniors will take place at the North-West University (NWU) of the academic city of Potchefstroom - situated approx. 120 km west-southwest of Johannesburg – from 5 to 16 December 2021. It will involve 16 teams from all around the world.
National T-20: 84 Runs innings of Khurram Manzoor helps Sindh to earn win
ABDULLAH ASJAD
Rawalpindi (September 24, 2021):-GFS Sindh recorded their first-ever win against ATF Southern Punjab in the National T20 history courtesy Khurram Manzoor’s brilliant 84 off 49 balls in the third match of the tournament played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Friday evening. Before today’s clash, Sindh had lost all three National T20 matches played under the revamped domestic system in the last two years.
Sindh chased down the 176-run target for the loss of five wickets with Anwar Ali blazing away with 29 off nine balls (three fours, two sixes) to seal the win for his side in the company of Danish Aziz 17 not out.
Anwar and Danish took 21 runs off the penultimate over of the innings bowled by pacer Mohammad Ilyas. Sindh had needed 27 runs off 12 balls at this stage. Danish finished the game with a four off the second ball of the final over.
Khurram’s 84 included 10 fours and three sixes, the right-hander was in sensational batting form and remained the mainstay of Sindh’s batting effort before his run out dismissal in the 17th over. Khurram fell with Sindh needing 38 off the last 19 balls, it was the Anwar-Danish alliance that took Sindh home.
Aamer Yamin, Naseem Shah and Ilyas took a wicket apiece for Southern Punjab.
Batting first, Southern Punjab posted 175 for seven in their allotted 20 overs. The left-handed opening pair of Zain Abbas and Zeeshan Ashraf added 59 runs for the first-wicket. Zain was bowled by Mohammad Hasnain for 25. Zeeshan hit six fours and one six before falling to leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood. Khushdil Shah (21) hit two sixes off successive balls off Anwar Ali before falling to the pacer the next ball.
Southern Punjab stuttered a bit in the middle overs as Sohaib Maqsood (18) and Azam Khan (20) were dismissed in quick succession.
Aamer Yamin ensured that the team post a competitive total as he struck four sixes and two fours in his 43 off 26 balls.
For Sindh, Hasnain took two wickets for 40 runs while Anwar, Shahnawaz Dahani, Zahid and Rumman Raees took a wicket each. Rumman was making his first T20 appearance after an 18-month long absence.
Scores in Brief:
Sindh beat Southern Punjab by five wickets
ATF Southern Punjab 175 for 7, 20 overs (Aamer Yamin 43, Zeeshan Ashraf 34; Mohammad Hasnain 2-40)
GFS Sindh 179 for 5 19.2 overs (Khurram Manzoor 84, Anwar Ali 29 not out; Naseem Shah 1-28)
Player of the match: Khurram Manzoor
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