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CNS Hockey: NBP, Port Qasim share spoils as Army power past Rangers
LAHORE (SBR): Thrilling hockey action continued at the 4th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) All Pakistan Hockey Tournament 2025, held at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore on Wednesday, with two fiercely contested matches showcasing skill, speed, and strategy. Match 1: Port Qasim and NBP play out exciting 3-3 drawThe opening match of the day saw Port Qasim Authority and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) battle to a 3-3 draw in a nail-biting encounter that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Aleem Usman was the standout for Port Qasim, scoring a brilliant brace, while Amjad added a crucial third to keep them in the fight. For NBP, Faizan continued his fine form with two well-taken goals, and Aamir chipped in with one to level the scores. Despite chances for both sides to snatch victory, tight defending and some heroic saves kept the scoreboard even. For his commanding presence and critical saves between the posts, Mazhar Abbas (NBP) was named man of the match. Match 2: Pakistan Army overpower Rangers 5-2In the second game, Pakistan Army showcased their dominance with a commanding 5-2 victory over Pakistan Rangers, asserting their strength as serious contenders in the tournament. Army’s scoring was spread across five players, Shahzad, Ahmed Sarwar, Usman, Saaifullah, and Wasim Akram, each finding the net once in a well-rounded team performance. Rangers showed flashes of brilliance through Ammar and Hamid Ali, who managed to score one goal each, but were ultimately outpaced by the Army’s relentless attack. The man of the match honor went to Zain Farooq, who anchored Army’s midfield with composure and creativity, playing a pivotal role in controlling the tempo of the game.
Mohammad Waseem to lead UAE in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier
Dubai (SBR): UAE will compete in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and EAP Qualifier next month. Prolific opener Mohammad Waseem will lead the 15-member squad. Three teams will earn qualification from the Qualifier for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 which will be played in India and Sri Lanka. A total of nine teams are competing in the tournament – divided into three pools of three teams each. UAE have been placed in Group 1 along with Malaysia and Qatar. The team will play Qatar on Wednesday, 8 October and Malaysia on Friday, 10 October. The top two teams from each pool will progress to the Super Six Stage. Super Six matches will take place from 12 to 17 October – the top three teams from the Super Six Stage will earn ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 qualification. UAE (squad): Mohammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Jonathan Figy, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Mohammad Farooq, Mohammad Irfan, Rahul Chopra (wicketkeeper), Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh and Zahid Ali.Support Staff: Amjad Ezzi (team manager), Lalchand Rajput (head coach), Azharuddin Qureshi (strength and conditioning coach), Manipreet Sidhu (video analyst) and Manish Pradeshi (physiotherapist). Schedule (Oman – UAE matches):Wednesday, 8 October – UAE vs Qatar – 2:30pm – Al Amerat Cricket Stadium Friday, 10 October – UAE vs Malaysia – 10:00am – Al Amerat Cricket Ground Turf 2 Super Six Stage – 12 October to 17 October – Al Amerat Cricket Stadium and Al Amerat Cricket Ground Turf 2
CNS Hockey: Mari Energies outclass PAF: Customs and Navy play draw
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The 4th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) All Pakistan Hockey Tournament 2025 produced an action-packed day at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore, on Tuesday, featuring a dominant performance by Mari Energies and a breathtaking goal-fest between Customs and Pakistan Navy. In the opening match of the day, Mari Energies outclassed PAF 5-2 with a commanding display of attacking hockey. Star forward Ahmed Nadeem led from the front with a brilliant brace, while Waseem Akram, Sufiyan Khan and Ghanzfar Ali added one goal each to seal a comprehensive victory. Although PAF showed glimpses of resistance through goals from Zaheer Hussain and Abdul Manan, they were unable to contain Mari Energies’ relentless offensive pressure. The second match turned into a spectacle as Customs and Navy battled to a sensational 4-4 draw, providing fans with a thrilling end-to-end contest. Customs’ Amad stole the spotlight with two goals, with Samilullah and Shehzab also getting on the scoresheet. Pakistan Navy responded in equal measure, thanks to strikes from Rana Waleed, Hanan Shaid, Zikriya and Bisaharat, ensuring an evenly poised finish. Both sides displayed remarkable fighting spirit, refusing to concede till the final whistle, making it one of the most entertaining games of the tournament so far. Wednesday’s (Matches):NBP vs Port QasimRangers vs Army
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 to begin from 6 October
Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD: The 10-team Quaid-e-Azam Trophy is all set to begin in four cities - Abbottabad, Islamabad, Peshawar and Rawalpindi from Monday, 6 October as the domestic cricket season 2025-26 gets into full swing, the PCB announced today.The four-day first-class tournament will be played on single-league round-robin format as a total of nine rounds have been penciled in from 6 October to 26 November, while the five-day final between the two top teams will take place from 29 November to 3 December.The venues for the 46-match QeA Trophy are Abbottabad Cricket Stadium in Abbottabad, Shoaib Akhtar Stadium in Rawalpindi, Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar and Diamond and Marghzar Cricket Grounds in Islamabad. The venue for the final will be announced later.Four of these venues except Peshawar also played host to the previous edition of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy as well.The participating teams are Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, FATA, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi Blues, Lahore Whites, Multan, Peshawar and Sialkot.FATA, Faisalabad, Karachi Blues and Multan have qualified for the QeA Trophy after finishing with the most number of points in the recently concluded Hanif Mohammad Trophy.In the first round, Sialkot – the defending champions of the tournament – will face Peshawar at the Imran Khan Stadium in a re-match of the previous edition’s final, which the former won by one wicket in a nerve-wrecking contest at the UBL Sports Complex in Karachi.The squads of each of the 10 teams will be announced in due course.First round fixtures (October 6 to 9): Abbottabad v Bahawalpur at Abbottabad Cricket StadiumLahore Whites v Islamabad at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiPeshawar v Sialkot at Imran Khan Stadium, PeshawarFATA v Multan at Diamond Cricket Ground, IslamabadFaisalabad v Karachi Blues at Marghzar Cricket Ground, Islamabad
WEIGHTLIFTING - Int News 30 Sep, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan’s Commonwealth Games hero and national weightlifting icon Nooh Dastagir Butt set to make a high-profile return to international weightlifting as he prepares to compete at the VIRUS Weightlifting Finals & UMWF World Championships, scheduled from December 3 to 6, 2025, at the Ocean Center Convention Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. The three-time international strongman and powerlifting champion, famously dubbed the “Hulk of Pakistan” after his record-breaking performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, is eyeing nothing less than gold on his long-awaited comeback. This marks Nooh’s first international weightlifting appearance in three years, following a prolonged dispute with the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWF). During his absence from Olympic lifting, Nooh continued to bring laurels to Pakistan in powerlifting and strongman competitions, securing multiple gold medals in Uzbekistan, South Africa, and other international events. With the federation dispute now resolved, thanks to the efforts of Madam Nuzhat and Hafiz Jibran Butt of Pakistan Weightlifting Federation, Nooh has officially been cleared to represent Pakistan once again. Backed by Rd. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed, CEO ACTIVIT and Director National Hospital DHA Lahore, who has been sponsoring his training, nutrition, and medical support, Nooh says he is fully focused and mentally stronger than ever. “I am grateful to Rd. Rizwan and for not only supporting my career but also taking care of my parents’ medical needs. Now, I have only one mission that is to win international gold medals for Pakistan,” said an emotional Nooh. He further revealed that he is currently training in Gujranwala under the supervision of his father, former weightlifter Ghulam Dastagir, maintaining a two-session daily regimen. “Whatever I am today is because of my father. His dream, and mine, is to see Pakistan’s flag raised at the world stage once again,” he added. Nooh Butt’s mother expressed her pride and excitement over his preparations, saying: “Our entire home feels like a training ground. Nooh’s father doesn’t rest until he completes both of his daily training sessions. His dedication is unmatched, and as parents, our greatest joy will be to see him win more international medals for Pakistan.” To sharpen his preparations, Rd. Rizwan has arranged a post-tournament training camp in the United States, where Nooh will train under international coaches and gain exposure to world-class facilities. This will further prepare him for the global stage. His journey is clearly mapped out, first the World Championships in Florida, followed by the Commonwealth Games, then the Asian Games, all leading toward one ultimate destination: global dominance in weightlifting. Sharing his thoughts, Rd. Rizwan said: “I don’t just have a mission, I have a vision. I want Nooh to leave a legacy that inspires generations to come.” When asked about his expectations from Nooh, he responded with conviction: “I expect only one thing that is victory. I want him to triumph on the grandest stages of the world, to hoist Pakistan’s flag high with pride. My dream is to see him rise steadily, winning gold after gold, until his name becomes synonymous with excellence in global sport.”
DP World ILT20 and Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation join forces to advance cricket in the region
Dubai (SBR): The DP World International League T20 (ILT20) today announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF), under which SACF has sanctioned and licensed the DP World ILT20 as an official T20 league (men and women) to host matches within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of the forthcoming seasons.The milestone serves as another important step in DP World ILT20’s efforts to expand and enrich cricket across the Gulf region.Through this partnership the DP World ILT20 will work closely with the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation and its commercial arm, the Cricket Investment Company (CIC), on developing cricket in the country besides identifying and nurturing talent. In another exciting development, Saudi Arabia players will also have a direct pathway into the DP World ILT20. Notably, the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction, scheduled for Wednesday, 1 October, will require each franchise to secure at least one player from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.In the coming years, DP World ILT20 matches will also be staged in Saudi Arabia. Chairman ILT20 Khalid Al Zarooni: “We are very proud to announce our partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation. Saudi Arabia is a key part of the Gulf region, and its commitment to developing cricket is inspiring.“This partnership is built on our shared vision of growing the game beyond borders. The DP World ILT20 will create opportunities for players and hopefully bring world-class cricket closer to the fans.”Prince Saud Bin Mishal Al-Saud, Chairman of Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation (SACF): “We are proud to partner with the DP World ILT20. This collaboration reflects our commitment to developing cricket in the country and providing our players with opportunities to grow and succeed on an international stage. It also provides a platform for fan engagement within the Kingdom and opens up further avenues for developing the game across infrastructure and tourism.“With Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 placing strong emphasis on sport and community engagement, we believe this partnership will inspire more young men and women to take up cricket and will play a vital role in the sport’s growth in the country as part of SACF’s strategy to enable the private sector within Saudi Arabia.“This partnership is of immense significance to both SACF and the DP World ILT20, as we jointly expand across borders and become a catalyst for the growth of cricket in the Gulf region.”David White, CEO DP World ILT20: “This is a significant step in our vision to grow the game across the Gulf region. We have seen first-hand how young players from the UAE, and the broader ecosystem, have benefited from the DP World ILT20 platform under world-class coaching and playing alongside international stars. With Saudi Arabia’s dynamic growth in sport and entertainment, this partnership provides a tremendous opportunity for Saudi cricketers to develop.”“In the coming years we will be hosting DP World ILT20 tournament matches in Saudi Arabia while from next year, a development tournament will also be staged there which will provide an excellent opportunity to the local talent to make a claim for the main event. The league will also help Saudi Arabia in cricketing infrastructure development.” The DP World ILT20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December - with the six-team, 34-match tournament set to conclude with the Final on Sunday, 4 January 2026.
PCB announces an 18-member squad for South Africa Test series
Lahore (SBR):The national selection committee has named an 18-member squad for the two-Test match series, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 against South Africa, commencing on 12 October. The squad will be further trimmed before the start of the first Test.Shan Masood will continue to lead the side, while three uncapped players – Asif Afridi, Faisal Akram and Rohail Nazir have also been included.South Africa, champions of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25, will take on Pakistan in the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from 12 to 16 October, while the second Test will be staged at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi from 20 to 24 October.The two-Test match series will be followed by three T20Is and as many ODIs to be played from 28 October to 8 November. The squad for the white-ball series will be announced in due course.The players for the pre-series camp will undergo training under red-ball head coach Azhar Mahmood and NCA coaches later today till Wednesday, 8 October. The players who featured in the recently concluded ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup will join the squad on 4 October.Pakistan squad:Shan Masood (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah AfridiSouth Africa tour to Pakistan12-16 October – First Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore20-24 October – Second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi28 October – First T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi31 October – Second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore1 November – Third T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore4 November – First ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad6 November – Second ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad8 November – Third ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.
U19 One-Day Cup: FATA, Dera Murad Jamali, Bahawalpur and Rawalpindi clinch wins
Peshawar (SBR): Four more matches have been decided in the National Men’s Under-19 One-Day Cup. FATA Region defeated Islamabad Region by 223 runs at Mir wais Ground, Shah Alam to secure their fourth victory. Batting first, FATA Region scored 308 runs for the loss of seven wickets. In-form batsman Usman Khan scored his second consecutive century of the tournament. He played a brilliant and captivating innings of 151 runs. The innings of 140 balls included eleven fours and six sixes. Apart from him, Mohammad Abbas Afridi scored 37 runs. Taimur Ali scored 23, Mohammad Tahir scored 22 and Jiyad scored 18. Mohammad Nayyar took three wickets.In reply, Islamabad were all out for 85 runs. Owais Ahmed was the top scorer with 23 runs. Naveed Khan captured three wickets while Taimur, Jamshedullah and Mohammad Tahir each took two wickets apiece. Usman Khan was declared the man of the match. The match was supervised by Alae Haider and Abdul Karim Nesvi. The match referee was Ghulam Mustafa and the scorer was Noor Mohammad. At the Hayatabad Stadium, Dera Murad Jamali unexpectedly defeated Hyderabad Region by two wickets and achieved its first victory. Hyderabad team was bowled out for 167 runs. Ibad Ali scored 43 and Abdul Ahad scored 29 runs. Farhanullah took four wickets for Dera Murad Jamali, giving away 32 runs. Muzammil Ali took three wickets and Qudratullah took two wickets. In reply, Ishratul Ibad’s brilliant innings Thanks to the century, Dera Murad Jamali achieved the target in the last over for the loss of 8 wickets. Ishratul Ibad remained unbeaten on 113 runs, which included twelve fours and two sixes. Ali Waris dismissed two players for Hyderabad. Majid Hussain and Aqeel Adil umpired in the match, while Nadeem Akhtar was the official scorer of the match. Bahawalpur defeated Karachi by seven wickets in the match played at Shamma Ground. Batting first, Karachi's team was bowled out for 198 runs. Sajjad Ahmed scored 62 and Huzaifa scored 38 runs. Hammad Alam scored 24 and Asad Umar scored 21 runs. Mohammad Huzaifa and Mohammad Makki took two wickets. In reply, Bahawalpur achieved this target for the loss of three wickets. Waleed Iqbal scored 69 and Sameer Akhtar scored 63 runs. Rawalpindi defeated Azad Jammu and Kashmir by 135 runs. Rawalpindi batted first and the entire team was bowled out for 233 runs. Abdul Qadir played an aggressive innings of 121 runs and saved his team from complete destruction. His innings included ten fours and eight sixes. Arsh Zaman, Zain Jamil and Bilal Waheed took three wickets each. In reply, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir team was bowled out for 98 runs. Bilal Waheed scored fifty and Uzair Naveed scored 18 runs. Mohammad Hussain and Syed Ali Mehdi took two wic
Wheelchair T20 Cricket: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets
Sports Bulletin ReportKarachi: Pakistan wheelchair cricket team defeated Afghanistan by 5 wickets in the opening fixture of the 4-match T20 Cricket Series here at UBL Sports Complex. Chasing 146, the hosts sealed victory in just 15.5 overs. Usama Tariq dazzled with a quick-fire 66, while leg-spinner Imran Arain delivered a match-winning spell, claiming five wickets to earn the Player of the Match award.Batting first, Afghanistan posted 145 in 19.4 overs after winning the toss. Asif top-scored with 28, Raheem made 26, and Zar Alam chipped in with 13. Pakistan’s bowlers dominated the innings, with Imran Arain taking 5 wickets, Muhammad Fayyaz 3, and Ayub 1.Pakistan’s chase was anchored by Usama Tariq’s 40-ball 66, supported by Mohammad Fayyaz’s unbeaten 37. Ahmed added 16 runs, while contributions from Misal (5), skipper Mohammad Zeeshan (5), and Mubeen (6) ensured a smooth pursuit. Imran Arain remained not out alongside Fayyaz as Pakistan reached the target with ease.Speaking after the match, captain Mohammad Zeeshan expressed pride: “After 20 years, we are finally hosting international wheelchair cricket on home soil. Later this year, Pakistan will also stage the Wheelchair Asia Cup featuring six teams.Afghanistan’s captain Mansoor Adil praised the occasion: “Pakistan’s hospitality has been excellent. This series is a valuable preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup.The second T20 will be played on Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi.
TENNIS - Local News 28 Sep, 2025
Karachi (SBR): The 5th Union Club Gatorade Trophy Ranking Tennis Championship concluded at Union Club Karachi. Rashid Iqbal of Pakistan Beverages Ltd was the Chief Guest at the Closing ceremony. Shakir Hussain of Pakistan Beverages Ltd , Ahmed Ali Rajpoor and Shakil Sheikh were Guest of honor .Rashid Iqbal Marketing Head Pepsi appreciated the efforts of Karachi Tennis Association and thanked Union Club for hosting this event.Other prominent present were Muhammad Taqi,Mohammad Saeed,Mahfooz ul Haq, Talat Idrees , Naseem Bukhari, Erum Bukhari, Farha Riaz, Perween Akhter, Sarwar Hussain, Essa jee,Mohammad Asif , were also present.Results (finals):Men's Singles: Ahsan Ahmed beat Mohammad Ali 7-6.Ladies Singles: Marium Shahid beat Tahreem Yousuf 8-4Under 17 Singles: Laraib Shamsi beat Yahya Bin Zain 4-1,4-1.: Under 15 Singles: Laraib Shamsi beat Syed Abdullah 4-1,4-1Under 10 Singles: Abdullah Ali beat Hamza Sattar 4-14-0Under 10 Doubles:Rayyan Jahangeer + Hamza Sattar beat Hashir Malik+ Hadi Malik 4-2,5,3.
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