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New York Strikers, Ready to Defend the Crown of Abu Dhabi T10
Abu Dhabi (PR): Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana and New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell have voiced their enthusiasm about joining forces with the reigning champions New York Strikers for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 seasonPathirana, who is set to play a pivotal role in the Strikers' Abu Dhabi T10 campaign expressed his enthusiasm about returning to defend the title: "I am proud to be a part of New York Strikers' squad. I am hopeful and looking forward to picking the cup for my team."New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell shared his excitement about joining the defending champions: "It feels great to be participating for New York Strikers team this season's Abu Dhabi T10. I’m eager to contribute to the team and excited to play."Team owner Sagar Khanna also shared his excitement while sharing, " Our squad keeps getting bigger and we are sure to win a lot of support and excitement from Strikers Fan Club. We are aiming to do well and make it big in this campaign."The New York Strikers made history by clinching the Abu Dhabi T10 championship in their inaugural season, demonstrating exceptional cricket throughout the tournament. These strategic signings reflect the team's commitment to maintaining their championship standards and building on their remarkable success.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 21 Nov, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Karolina Ligai (KAZ), Hinata Wada, Dinara De Silva (SRI), and Chaeirn Lee (KOR) moved into the semifinals of the Girls’ Event of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 after beating their respective opponents at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex in Islamabad on Thursday.In the Boys Singles two Pakistani boys, Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim, have qualified for the semifinals. Ahmad Nael showcased an impressive performance, defeating Minwoo Kim of Korea 6-1, 6-2 to secure his spot. Meanwhile, Bilal Asim advanced to the semifinal after receiving a walkover as Mohammad Talha Khan withdrew from their match due to a shoulder injury.Results:Boys’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Minwoo Kim (KOR) 6-1, 6-2Bilal Asim w/o Mohammad Talha KhanXiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Abubakar Talha (PAK) 6-3, 7-5Sion Ji (KOR) beat Youngchae OH (KOR) 6-1, 6-0Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Karolina Ligai (KAZ) beat Yeon Joo Cha(KOR) 6-4, 6-1Hinata Wada (JPN) beat A Hyun Jo (KOR) 6-3, 2-6, 6-1Dinara De Silva (SRI) beat So Yuna(KOR) 6-4, 1-6, 6-4Chaeirn Lee (KOR) beat Elizaveta Privalova(RUS) 6-4, 6-3Boys’ Doubles (Semifinals):Mohammad Haider All Rizwan(PAK)/ Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Yota Nishikori(JPN) / Youngchae Oh (KOR) 6-3, 3-6 (10-7)Ahmad Nael Qureshi / Bilal Asim beat Pudit (THA) / Teetawat(THA) 6-3, 6-4.
Nasir Iqbal outclasses top seed Egyptian Ibrahim Elkabbani 3-1
Nasir Iqbal to face second seed Noor Zaman in CAS Squash Championship final on FridaySports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Nasir Iqbal stunned top seed player Ibrahim Elkabbani 3-1 in the first semifinal of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2024 here at Mushaf Squash Complex on Thursday. Nasir Iqbal will face compatriot second seed Noor Zaman Khan in final on Friday at the same venue. Noor Zaman defeated Mohammad Ashab Irfan in straight games 3-0 to qualify for the championship title match.Nasir Iqbal displayed top quality squash in the whole match to get-rid-of heavy weight Ibrahim. Nasir, who has a massive support behind him of local squash lovers, hit powerful stroke and classical drop shorts. He was the first game at 11-9 and lost second one at 8-11. However, during the next two game Nasir did not allow Ibrahim to settle on the court and won the both games in similar style 11-4, as the match lasted 48 minutes.Results (Semifinals):Nasir Iqbal (PAK) beat Ibrahim Elkabbani (EGY) [1] 11-9, 8-11, 11-4, 11-4 (48 min)Noor Zaman (PAK) beat Mohammad Ashab Irfan (PAK) 11-7, 11-9, 11-9 (33 min)
SQUASH - National Juniors 20 Nov, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Mahnoor Ali, and Sehrish Ali both from Khyber Pukhtunkawa (KP) set to meet in U15 final of the Khairpur Sugar National Juniors Squash Championship on Friday at Defence Authority Creek Club Karachi.Results (semifinals):Boys’ Under 9:Atif Ali Naz (KP) beat Aban Khan (SD) (3-2) 11-6, 9-11, 11-7, 7-11, 13-11 Mohammad Bin Naseem (SD) beat Syed Ali Abbas (PB) (3-0) 11-2, 11-4, 11-3 Boys’ Under 13:Danish Sikandar (KP) beat Fawad Khan (KP) (3-1) 12-10, 11-5, 7-11, 11-8 Syed Mohammad Husnain (PB) beat Raheel Victor (SD) (3-0) 11-2, 1-11, 11-8, 11-6Girls’ Under 15:Mahnoor Ali (KP) beat Damia Khan (SD) (3-0) 11-2, 11-7, 11-3Sehrish Ali (KP) beat Nimra Batool (SD) (3-0) 11-4, 11-1, 11-2
England women player, Paige Scholfield withdraws from South Africa tour
London (UK): Paige Scholfield has been withdrawn from the England Women IT20 squad to tour South Africa after suffering an ankle injury.Scholfield sustained the injury during a training session on Tuesday and following further assessment she will now return to the UK to begin her rehabilitation. (Press Release)..
IV-Day Match: Sri Lanka 'A' sit in Driving Seat at the end of third day game
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWAPINDI: Sri Lanka ‘A’ were 180 runs ahead in their second innings after they had managed 157-4 in 45.2 overs by close of play on day three in the second four-dayer against Pakistan Shaheens at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.After Sri Lanka earned a 23-run first innings lead, they slipped to 46-4 in 15 overs as Ahmed Bashir snapped two wickets while Hussain Talat and Kashif Ali picked up one wicket each.Pavan Rathnayake (64 not out, 109b, 6x4s) and Sonal Dinusha (51 not out, 87b, 4x4s) stitched an unbeaten 111-run partnership for the fifth wicket off 183 balls to help Sri Lanka ‘A’ recover from the initial setbacks.Earlier in the day, Pakistan Shaheens resumed their first innings from the overnight score of 212-5, trailing by 98 runs, before being bowled out for 287 in 98 overs. After Hussain Talat (25, 61b, 1x4) and Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (15, 36b, 1x4) fell early, Ahmed Safi Abdullah and Kashif Ali put on a crucial 53-run eighth-wicket stand to erase much of the deficit.Ahmed Safi hit five fours in his 61-ball 39 before falling to Wanuja Sahan in the 96th over. Sahan picked up his 12th first-class five-wicket haul returning figures of 5-74 in 27 overs.Scores in brief (day 3 of 4):Sri Lanka ‘A’ lead by 180 runsSri Lanka ‘A’ 310 all-out, 79 overs (Sonal Dinusha 85 not out, Wanuja Sahan 63, Isitha Wijesundara 51, Pavan Rathnayake 35, Ahan Wickramsinghe 30, Dinura Kalupahana 30; Khurram Shahzad 6-30, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 2-100) and 157-4, 45.2 overs (Pavan Rathnayake 64 not out, Sonal Dinusha 51 not out; Ahmed Bashir 2-44)Pakistan Shaheens 287 all out, 98 overs (Abdul Faseeh 59, Mohammad Suleman 40, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 39, Haider Ali 35, Ali Zaryab 32, Hussain Talat 25; Wanuja Sahan 5-74)
India Bows Out: Blind Cricket Team Withdraws from Pakistan World Cup
BIPIN DANIThe Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced that the Indian blind cricket team will not participate in the upcoming T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan. This decision came after the Indian government did not grant the necessary clearance for the team to travel. The tournament is set to take place from November 22 to December 3.In a statement, CABI expressed their disappointment but emphasized their respect for the government's decision, noting that the team had been training hard and was eager to compete. However, they remain committed to the development of blind cricket in India and will continue to focus on training and preparation for future events.Team captain Durga Rao Tompaki shared his dismay at missing this opportunity but remained optimistic about future competitions. He highlighted the promising talent seen in their recent coaching camps and expressed confidence in the team's potential for success in upcoming tournaments.This development comes just as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that India will not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, also based on government advice. India has a strong history in blind cricket, having hosted and won the first three editions of the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup.
CAS Squash: Nasir Iqbal, Mohammad Ashab, Noor Zaman qualify for semifinals
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Besides top seed Ibrahim Elkabbani, trio Pakistani players Nasir Iqbal, Mohammad Ashab Irfan, and second seeded Noor Zaman Khan have confirmed their berths in the semifinals of the CAS International Squash Championship 2024 after beating their challengers in quarterfinals here at Mushaf Squash Complex on Wednesday. The semifinals will be played on Thursday at the same venue.Results (Quarterfinals):Ibrahim Elkabbani (EGY) beat Darren Pragasam (MAS) 17-15, 11-6, 11-5 (29 min)Nasir Iqbal (PAK) beat Seif El Shenawy (EGY) 10-12, 11-4, 11-4, 11-5 (35 min)Mohammad Ashab Irfan (PAK) beat Rowan Damming (NED) 10-12, 11-2, 11-9, 11-5 (48 min)Noor Zaman Khan (PAK) beat Perry Malik (ENG) 14-12, 5-11, 11-7, 10-12, 11-7 (54 min)Semi Finals Schedule (21 November, 2024)Match no 1: 1400 Hrs Ibrahim Elkabbani (EGY) Vs Nasir Iqbal (PAK) Match no 2: 1500 Hrs Noor Zaman (PAK) Vs Mohammad Ashab Irfan (PAK)
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 20 Nov, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Top seed Ahmad Nael Qureshi outclassed compatriot Asad Zaman in straight sets 2-0 in the ITF Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Wednesday.Results:Boys’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals):Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-1, 6-2Sion J (KOR) beat Aahil Kaleel (SRI) 6-2, 6-2Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) 6-1, 4-6, 6-2Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) beat Patham Laosakulporn (THA) 7-5, 6-2Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Yeonmu Jung (KOR) 6-4, 6-2Minwoo KIM (KOR) beat Mohammad Haider All Rizwan (PAK) 6-1, 7-5Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Ho Jun Park (KOR) 6-4, 3-6, 7-5Girls’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals):Hinata WADA (JPN) beat hayoon KIM (KOR) 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-3Karolina LIGAI (KAZ) beat Haruhi KATSUBE (JPN) 6-2, 6-2Youngchae OH (KOR) beat Pudit PHAPATSIRIKUL (THA) 6-4, 6-4Elizaveta PRIVALOVA beat Gehansa Methnadi LAMAPPULAGE DON (SRI) 6-, 6-2Yeon Joo CHA (KOR) beat PAWEENON NUALSRI (THA) 7-5, 6-3Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):A Hyun (KOR) / Chaeria LEE (KOR) beat Tanisha KANTAM (SGP)/ Leyla-Esther KNESE (GER) 6-1, 6-4Dinara DE SILVA (SRI) / Phitchayapak (THA) beat Jn A HONG (KOR)/ Chaewon MOON (KOR) 6-2, 6-4.
IV-Day Match: Pakistan A score 212 for 5 at stumps on day 2
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: Pakistan Shaheens were 212 for five at stumps on the second day of the four-day match against Sri Lanka ‘A’ at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The visitors had earlier been dismissed for 310 on Tuesday morning.Hussain Talat (18 not out) and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (5 not out) will resume Pakistan Shaheens’ innings on Wednesday, with the home side trailing by 98 runs.Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka ‘A’ added 17 runs to their overnight score of 293 for eight before being bowled out for 310. Sonal Dinusha, who resumed on 81, remained unbeaten on 85, while Isitha Wijesundara contributed a strokeful 51, which included seven fours and three sixes. Wijesundara had started the morning on 38 before falling to Kashif Ali.Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad, who had taken an impressive six for 30 on Monday before splitting his right-hand webbing during the second session while attempting a catch, did not bowl on Tuesday and has been ruled out of further participation in the match. Ahmed Safi Abdullah finished with figures of two for 100, while Kashif Ali and Ahmed Bashir claimed one wicket each on the second morning.In reply, Pakistan Shaheens saw solid starts from their top-order batters but none could convert them into substantial scores. Abdul Faseeh top-scored with 59 off 108 balls, including seven fours, while Mohammad Suleman made 40, Haider Ali scored 35 and Ali Zaryab contributed 32.The most notable partnership of the innings so far has been between Abdul Faseeh and Ali Zaryab, who added 86 runs for the second wicket off 165 balls. Another key stand came for the fourth wicket when Suleman and Haider put together 54 runs off 96 deliveries. Wanuja Sahan followed up his 63 in the first innings by bagging two wickets for 53 runs.Scores in brief (day 2 of 4):Sri Lanka ‘A’ 310 all-out, 79 overs (Sonal Dinusha 85 not out, Wanuja Sahan 63, Isitha Wijesundara 51, Pavan Rathnayake 35, Ahan Wickramsinghe 30, Dinura Kalupahana 30; Khurram Shahzad 6-30, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 2-100)Pakistan Shaheens 212-5, 71 overs (Abdul Faseeh 59, Mohammad Suleman 40, Haider Ali 35, Ali Zaryab 32; Wanuja Sahan 2-53).
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