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T20 Blinds Cricket: Kashmir beat Islamabad by 5 wickets in final
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Kashmir Blinds’ cricket team outplayed Islamabad by 5 wickets in the final of the T20 Cricket Championships Trophy here at E-9 cricket ground on Wednesday.Islamabad decided to bat first after winning the toss and set a 259 for 6 runs total on the board. Akmal scored 88 runs and shahzaib scored quick 74 runs off 32 balls for Islamabad. In reply, Kashmir chased the target just 2 balls earlier for the loss of 5 wickets captain Nisar scored an innings of 172 off 73 balls. Kashmir won the match by 5 wickets. Shahzaib, Matiullah and Fakhar Abbas shared wicket a piece from Islamabad.NISAR Ali was named man of the match. Riasat Khan from Abbottabad was awarded best player in B1 Category, Kamran Akhtar was awarded best player in B2 Category, Mohammad Rashid was awarded best player in B3 Category and NISAR Ali was awarded best Wicket-Keeper of the tournament award.According to an official of the Islamabad Blinds Cricket Association (IBCA), local media was not allowed to cover this event.
Cricket Board Announces 23 Under-19 Women players for Camp
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Women’s National Selection Committee of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) headed by former Test cricketer Saleem Jaffar has selected 23 girls for the upcoming T20 tri-series in Cox’s Bazar. The T20 tournament will be played in Bangladesh. Hosts Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lankan will fight for the top honour, as the double round-robin basis with the participating teams playing four matches each. The top two will play final.Names of selected players: Aleesa Mukhtiar, Anosha Nasir, Areesha Ansari, Eyman Fatima, Haleema Dua Zafar, Haniah Ahmer, Kainat Eiman, Komal Khan, Laiba Nasir, Maham Anees, Mahnoor Aftab, Memoona Khalid, Mubeen Ahmed, Muqadas Bukhari, Muskan Abid, Ravail Farhan, Rida Aslam, Samiya Afsar, Sana Talib, Syeda Taskyn Fatima, Tayyaba Imdad, Zaib-un-Nisa and Zoofishan AyyazTeam Management: Wasim Yousafi (Head Coach), Aisha Jalil (Manager), Shakir Qayyum (Assistant Coach), Zulfiqar Babar (Spin Bowling Coach), Mohammad Ramzan (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Mohammad Usman Shahid (Analyst) and Rabia Siddiq (Physio).
Blinds T20: Kashmir and Islamabad register triumphs to reach final
Hosts Islamabad to face Kashmir in the final today at E-9 PAF cricket groundSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Kashmir and Islamabad have won their last league matches to confirm to play the final of the PAF T20 Cricket Championships Trophy for the Blind 2024 here at E-9 cricket ground on Tuesday. The final will be played on Wednesday at the same venue.In the first match, Kashmir got a convincing victory over Abbottabad by 7 wickets. Abbottabad scored 215 in 20 overs. Risat Khan scored 82 runs from Abbottabad. In reply, Kashmir easily chased the target in 12.3 overs for the loss of 5 wickets Kamran Akhtar scored 97 and Rashid scored 75 not out runs. Kamran was named man of the match.In the second match, Islamabad won the toss and decided to bat first. Islamabad scored 265 runs in the allotted 20 overs without loss of any wicket. Shahzaib scored 120 runs not off 58 balls and Akmal scored 117 after facing 65 balls. In reply, Bahawalpur could manage 232 runs for the loss of 9 wickets and Islamabad won the match with 33 runs. Mohammad Rashid was the top scorer with 47 runs. Hasnain took 2 wickets. Shahzaib, and Anees claimed one wicket a piece. Shahzaib Haider was awarded Man of the Match on his notable performance.
ILT20, Wasim, Waqar, and Shoaib Joined as commentators
Sports Bulletin ReportDubai (UAE): The International League (ILT20) unveiled the commentators for Season 2, as the former Pakistani pacers Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhter will be part of the panel.The voices behind some of the most iconic moments in the sport in recent years Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Rohan Gavaskar, Saba Karim, Nikhil Chopra, Vivek Razdan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar will be joined by Alan Wilkins, Simon Doull, Daren Ganga, Danny Morrison and Niall O’Brien.Wasim Akram said: “I am truly thrilled to be part of the commentary team for the second season of DP World ILT20. The three iconic venues in the UAE will serve as the canvas for some of the most prominent T20 stars to showcase their talent.”Waqar Younis said: “DP World ILT20 is truly a cricketing rendezvous, featuring a mix of seasoned players and rising stars, making the league a must-watch for cricket enthusiasts globally. It is a celebration of cricketing diversity, with an array of player and team rivalries. I am very excited to be part of the commentators’ panel for the upcoming edition.”The tournament will be rolled into action from 19th January at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium with a clash between defending champions Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriors.
T20 Blinds Cricket: Bahawalpur and Kashmir post victories
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Bahawalpur and Kashmir have won their matches of the PAF T20 Cricket Championships Trophy for the Blind 2024 after beating Abbottabad and Islamabad respectively by 10 wickets and 41 runs at E-9 cricket ground on Monday.In the first match, Bahawalpur got a thumping victory over Abbottabad by 10 wickets. Abbottabad scored 184 in 20 overs. Naeemullah was the top scorer with 84 runs from Abbottabad. In reply, Bahawalpur easily chased the target in 9.4 overs without wasting any batter. Unbeaten batters Moin scored 97 and Rashid scored 75 runs. Moin was named man of the match for his superb innings.In the second match, Islamabad won the toss and opted to bowl first. Kashmir scored 251 in stimulated 20 overs for the loss of 3 wickets. Nisar scored 112 not out and Kamran Akhtar scored 73 runs from Kashmir. In reply, Islamabad could manage just 210 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. Kashmir won the match with 41 runs. Matiullah was the top scorer with 70 runs. Idress and Tehsin shared wicket a piece. Nisar was awarded Man of the Match on his brilliant century.On Tuesday, the first match will be played between Kashmir and Abbottabad while the second match will be played between Bahawalpur and Islamabad at the same venue.
PCB names Mohammad Rizwan Pakistan T20I vice-captain
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain of Pakistan Men’s T20I team for the New Zealand T20I cricket series, which will start January 12 at Auckland. Let arm pace Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the Green Shirts in a five-match series.Wicketkeeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan, 31, has played in 85 T20Is, scored 2,797 runs, including one century and 25 half-centuries. Behind the stumps, Rizwan has taken 41 catches and did 11 stumps.Mohammad Rizwan said: “It is an honour to be named as the vice-captain of Pakistan Men’s T20I side. I am thankful to the PCB for entrusting me with this responsibility. I am looking forward to working closely with the captain, coaching staff, and my teammates to contribute to the team's success.”Pakistan Squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain and wicket-keeper), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (wicket-keeper), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir and Zaman KhanSchedule (T20 Series):1st T20 – 12 January 2024 at Eden Park, Auckland2nd T20 – 14 January 2024 at Seddon Park, Hamilton3rd T20 – 17 January 2024 at University Oval, Dunedin4th T20 – 19 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch5th T20 – 21 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
TENPIN BOWLING - National 08 Jan, 2024
Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Rising bowler, Zeeshan Bhatti from Karachi has won the title of the Men's Singles title of the 16th Tenpin Bowling Championship after beating Waqas Abdul Qadir Parekh in the final here at Leisure City Bowling Club, Jinnah Park on Sunday night. Ali Nauman and Faisal Feroze got 3rd and 4th positions respectively.In the final, Zeeshan scored 358 points while Waqas Parekh managed 331 points, as it was the first appearance of Bhatti in the national championship. At the end of the final, Mohammad Riaz Khan Turkalani along with Colonel Hamad Khan and President of Pakistan Ten Pin Bowling Federation (PTBF) Ijaz-ur Rahman distributed prizes among the players. Secretary General PTBF Mohammad Hussain Chatta and Sindh Ten Pin Bowling Association President Aleem Agha were also present on this occasion.Ali Saldira and Ibrahim Saldira won the men's doubles event. In the men's doubles event, Shabbir Lashkarwala and Aleem Agha secured the second position while Ayan Bhatti and Waqas Parkh secured the third position. Ibrahim Saldira won the amateur title while Tayyab Bilal and Azazur Rahman secured the second and third positions respectively.Umar won the men's Deaf title while Wajid and Adeel finished second and third respectively while in the women's Deaf competition, Zahra got the first position, Noor Al-Ain got the second position, and Asma got the third position.National Champion Zeeshan Bhatti said: “I am happy with my performance and It was a tough competition, as the top-16 round players were good and well skilled. It was my first participation and I won the title it is great achievement for me at national level. I will focus on my game and will toil hard to represent Pakistan at international level”.Waqas Abdul Qadir Parekh said: “It was good final and Bhatti played well and he won the national championship. I congratulate him on this victory. The first round score was leveled 159-159 but he did well in the second round and hit a couple of strike to win the championship”.
SPORTS NEWS - Traditional & Reginal 07 Jan, 2024
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The 7-day Winter Festival will start on January 15 in Gilgit Baltistan (GB), as the National Ice Hockey Championship will also be part of the festival for the first time in the history of the annual winter sports and cultural fixture, Tourism Minister GB, Ghulam Mohammad announced this in a press conference at a local hotel along with Planning Minister Raja Nasir, Vice President Pakistan Winter Sports Air Commodore Retired Shahid Nadeem, Additional Chief Secretary Captain Retired Mushtaq Ahmed and Secretary Tourism Asifullah Khan.Tourism Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Ghulam Mohammad further said that tourism was being raised in Gilgit-Baltistan through sports in all four seasons. “All ten districts of Gilgit-Baltistan will take part in the ice hockey and other local sports aiming to organize to attract tourists from all over the world to Pakistan. It is the responsibility of the people and government of Gilgit-Baltistan to stage cultural events including sports, “he added.Vice President Winter Sports Shahid Nadeem said: “I have an old relationship with Gilgit-Baltistan and I have been performing my duties in Naltar. The federation had started the ice hockey championship in Gulkan after leaving Naltar. Whatever winter sports event is held in Gilgit-Baltistan, there is a rush of domestic and foreign local tourists. Gilgit-Baltistan people should lead the same way as other events are being led. Sports Federation's effort is to take our athletes to the Asian Games and 2026 Olympic Games and make Pakistan's name shine”.Secretary Tourism Gilgit-Baltistan Asifullah Khan said: “The second edition of the seven-day festival is being organized, which will be unique this time. The four seasons of Gilgit-Baltistan have their own distinct beauty and we are trying to show this charming beauty to the tourists. We organized the Sarfa Ranga Festival in the fall and now we are going to do the Winter Festival. This seven-day festival is being organized in all ten districts of Gilgit-Baltistan”.“The glaciers of Gilgit-Baltistan are decreasing. The effects of environmental changes are clearly visible in Gilgit-Baltistan for which no one is responsible but we all are. We want to highlight winter sports more in GB. Gilgit-Baltistan culture and old games are being re-introduced. We are organizing with the cooperation of Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan. National Ice Hockey Championship including various winter events are being organized in ten districts, “he concluded.
Karachi Open Squash Championship: Naveed, and Nirma lift titles
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Naveed Rehman, and Nimra Batoor have won the titles of the 3rd Karachi Open Squash Championship 2024 after beating their respective opponents in the final at Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex Karachi on Sunday.CEO Clock Tower, Fareed Sheikh was a chief guest at the closing ceremony and distributed prizes among the top players. Results:Men’s Semifinals:Abdul Basit beat Jahangir Junior (3-0) 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 (30 mins)Naveed Rehman beat Adnan Zaman (3-0) 11-7, 11-6, 11-6 (18mins)Women’s Semifinals:Aina Sheikh beat Syeda Sara (3-0) 11-6, 11-7, 11-4 (19mins)Nimra Batoor beat Zunaira Imran (3-0) 11-7, 11-5, 11-4 (18mins)Results:Men’s Final: Naveed Rehman (3-1) 11-7, 10-12, 11-7, 11-8 (35mins)Women's Final: Nimra Batoor beat Aina Sheikh (3-2) 6-11, 9-11, 11-4, 11-8, 11-9 (26 mins).
T20 Blinds Cricket: Islamabad and Kashmir claim victories
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Hosts Islamabad and Kashmir registered wins in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) T20 Cricket Championships Trophy after beating Abbottabad by 8 wickets and Bahawalpur by 1 run respectively on Sunday at PAF Cricket Ground E-9 Islamabad. Air Commodore Mohammad Hassan Afzal TI (M), Base Commander, PAF Base Islamabad graced the opening ceremony as chief guest. In the first match, Islamabad outclassed Abbottabad by 8 wickets. Abbottabad bowled out in 18 on 107 runs. Riasat Khan was the top scorer with 22 runs from Abbottabad. Shahzaib took 3 wickets while Matiullah took two wickets. In reply, Islamabad easily chased the target in 10.2 overs with a brisk knock of 36 by Shahzaib Haider, who was named man of the match for his all-round performance.In the second match, Bahawalpur opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Kashmir scored 242 in stimulated 20 overs for the loss of 5 wickets. Kamran Akhtar scored 88 runs from Kashmir. In reply, Bahawalpur scored 241 runs in the allotted 20 overs for the loss of two wickets thus Kashmir won the match by 1 run. Rashid was the top scorer with 136 runs, and he was awarded Man of the Match.On Monday, two matches will be played, as in the first match will be played between Bahawalpur and Abbottabad while the second match will be played between Kashmir and Islamabad at the same venue.
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