Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK): England Men's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has been ruled out of the upcoming IT20 series against Australia due to a setback with a right calf injury. This injury also places his participation in the Metro Bank ODIs later this month in doubt.Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton has been called up as a replacement in the T20 squad. The three-match IT20 series is set to begin next week at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton, on 11 September 2024.Additionally, Essex batter Jordan Cox has been added to the ODI squad as cover. The five-match ODI series is scheduled to start on 19 September at Trent Bridge. In Buttler's absence, Phil Salt of Lancashire, who has captained the Manchester Originals in The Hundred this season, will lead the T20 side.England Men's IT20 Squad: Phil Salt (Lancashire-Captain), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Jordan Cox (Essex), Sam Curran (Surrey), Josh Hull (Leicestershire), Will Jacks (Surrey), Liam Livingstone (Lancashire), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire), Dan Mousley (Warwickshire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Reece Topley (Surrey), John Turner (Hampshire)England Men's ODI Squad: Jos Buttler (Lancashire -Captain), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Jordan Cox (Essex), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Josh Hull (Leicestershire), Will Jacks (Surrey), Matthew Potts (Durham), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Phil Salt (Lancashire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Reece Topley (Surrey), John Turner (Hampshire)T20 Series Schedule:1st IT20: England v Australia, Wednesday 11 September 2024, Utilita Bowl (6.30pm start)2nd IT20: England v Australia, Friday 13 September 2024, Sophia Gardens (6.30pm start)3rd IT20: England v Australia, Sunday15 September 2024, Emirates Old Trafford (2.30pm start)ODI Series Schedule:1st ODI: England v Australia, Thursday 19 September 2024, Trent Bridge, (12.30pm start)2nd ODI: England v Australia, Saturday 21 September 2024, Headingley (11.00am start)3rd ODI: England v Australia, Tuesday 24 September 2024, Seat Unique Riverside (12.30pm start)4th ODI: England v Australia, Friday 27 September 2024, Lord's (12.30pm start)5th ODI: England v Australia, Sunday 29 September 2024, Seat Unique Stadium (11.00am start).  

Sports Bulletin ReportFAISALABAD: Former ICC elite panelist Aleem Dar and Asif Yaqoob of the ICC’s international panel will umpire the opening match between Wolves and Panthers in the Champions One-Day Cup on 12 September, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today. Former Test cricketer Ali Naqvi will lead the Playing Control Team (PCB), which will also include Waleed Yaqub and Zulfiqar Jan as third and fourth umpires.Aleem Dar, Asif Yaqoob, Waleed Yaqub and Zulfiqar Jan are amongst a panel of nine umpires who will be officiating in the tournament between country’s best of the best players with stalwarts such as Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis involved as mentors. The other five umpires are: Faisal Aafreedi, Imtiaz Iqbal, Imran Jawed, Nasir Hussain and Rashid RiazApart from Ali Naqvi, match referees’ responsibilities will be shared between Bilal Khilji, Iftikhar Ahmed, Iqbal Sheikh, Nadeem Arshad and Kamran Chaudhry. Umpire and match referee appointments for the three playoffs and the final will be announced closer to time. Umpire and match referee appointments (all matches at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad; 16 Sep match will start at 9.30am, rest of the matches will start at 3pm).September 12, 2024: Wolves v Panthers. Aleem Dar and Asif Yaqoob (on-field umpires); Waleed Yaqub (third umpire), Zulfiqar Jan (fourth umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)September 13, 2024: Stallions v Lions. Aleem Dar and Waleed Yaqub (on-field umpires); Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Zulfiqar Jan (fourth umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)September 14, 2024: Dolphins v Panthers. Asif Yaqoob and Zulfiqar Jan (on-field umpires); Aleem Dar (third umpire), Waleed Yaqub (fourth umpire); Bilal Khilji (match referee)September 15, 2024: Wolves v Stallions. Aleem Dar and Rashid Riaz (on-field umpires); Waleed Yaqub (third umpire), Zulfiqar Jan (fourth umpire); Bilal Kjilji (match referee)September 16, 2024: Lions v Panthers. Waleed Yaqub and Zulfiqar Jan (on-field umpires); Rashid Riaz (third umpire), Imran Jawed (fourth umpire); Iqbal Sheikh (match referee)September 17, 2024: Dolphins v Wolves. Nasir Hussain and Rashid Riaz (on-field umpires); Imran Jawed (third umpire), Waleed Yaqub (fourth umpire); Iqbal Sheikh (match referee)September 19, 2024: Stallions v Dolphins. Imran Jawed and Imtiaz Iqbal (on-field umpire); Nasir Hussain (third umpire), Waleed Yaqub (fourth umpire); Iftikhar Ahmed (match referee)September 20, 2024: Lions v Wolves. Imran Jawed and Nasir Hussain (on-field umpires); Rashid Riaz (TV umpire), Imtiaz Iqbal (fourth umpire); Iftikhar Ahmed (match referee)September 21, 2024: Panthers v Stallions. Imran Jawed and Nasir Hussain (on-field umpires: Faisal Aafreedi (third umpire), Imtiaz Iqbal (fourth umpire); Nadeem Arshad (match referee)September 22, 2024: Dolphins v Lions: Faisal Aafreedi and Imtiaz Iqbal (on-field umpires); Nasir Hussain (third umpire), Imran Jawed (fourth umpire); Kamran Chaudhry (match referee). 

Sports Bulletin ReportRiyadh (Saudi Arabia): The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is proud to announce TikTok as its ‘Digital Partner’ for the 2024-25 season. TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and with this partnership, aims to create an unparalleled digital experience for football fans across the region and beyond.In this official partnership, TikTok will introduce a dedicated SPL Exclusive Hub, a central space where fans can access content from the league's clubs and partners. This hub offers an immersive experience, bringing fans closer to their favourite teams and players in innovative and interactive ways. This collaboration sets new standards for sports entertainment by leveraging TikTok’s creative community and dynamic platform to bring the SPL closer to its expanding fanbase.Through this partnership, TikTok will elevate the excitement of Roshn Saudi League (RSL) matches like never before. The SPL will offer exclusive content available only on TikTok, giving fans unique insights into the league, its clubs, and players. From behind-the-scenes footage to in-depth player interviews, the content will create an engaging and immersive experience for fans.Omar Mugharbel, CEO of the Saudi Pro League, said: “The partnership between the Saudi Pro League and TikTok is a groundbreaking development for our sector in the region and represents a strategic leap into the future of sports entertainment. This is more than a partnership, it’s a digital revolution. We are harnessing TikTok’s power to transcend traditional engagement and offer our fans a canvas for creative expression and a suite of experiences tailored to their passion for football. We’re creating a realm where each fan has a front-row seat to the spectacle of the Roshn Saudi League, powered by the boundless creativity that TikTok embodies.” Kinda Ibrahim, TikTok’s GM for Operations in the Middle East said: “Saudi Arabia’s passion for football runs deep in its history. By partnering with the Saudi Pro League, we are tapping into this strong affection for the sport and aligning with the league’s strategic vision to become one of the top football leagues globally. Through modernising the fan experience with a dedicated space for league content, clubs, and partners, we aim to strengthen the community of sports enthusiasts by providing them with more ways to connect and engage with exclusive content online.”  

Mohammad Shoaib to face Aqeel Khan in Men’s Singles final at PTF Complex on FridayAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Mohammad Shoaib will encounter senior tennis player Aqeel Khan in the men’s singles final of Khawar Hyat Khan Memorial National Ranking Tennis Tournament on Friday after winning their respective semifinals here at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Thursday. Ushna Suhail will take on Aama Ali Qayum in the women’s singles final before the men’s final at the same venue soon after the Jumma Prayer.In the Boys’ Under-18 final, Ahmad Nael Qureshi defeated Bilal Asim with the score-line of 4-6,7-5, 3-3 (Retd) while in Boys’ U12 final, Shayan Afridi outclassed Rashid Ali in straight games with the score-line of 4-2,4-2.Results:Men's Singles (Semifinals):Aqeel Khan beat Muzammil Murtaza 6-3, 6-4Mohammad Shoaib beat Yousaf Khalil 6-1, 6-1 Ladies Singles (Semifinals):Ushna Suhail beat Soha Ali 6-4, 6-4Aama Ali Qayum beat Sheeza Sajid 3-6, 6-3, 6-2Boys’ U18 (Final): Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Bilal Asim 4-6, 7-5, 3-3 (Retd)Boys’ U12 (Final): Shayan Afridi beat Rashid Ali 4-2, 4-2Boys’ U12 (Semifinals):Rashid Ali beat Mohammad Muaz 4-2, 4-1Shayan Afridi beat Mohammad Junaid 4-2, 4-0Friday’s schedule:Ladies Singles Final: 3:00 pm ( Ushna Suhail vs Amna Ali Qayum) 6-0Men's Singles Final (Aqeel Khan vs Mohammad Shoaib).

Bangladesh register historical Test Series 2-0, Litton Das receives “Man of the Match” awardAbdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets to post historical victory against Pakistan in the second Test match at Pindi Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi on Wednesday.This was just Bangladesh’s third series win outside home and first against Pakistan. And befittingly, Bangladesh’s most decorated and experienced cricketers – Mushfiqur Rahim (22) and Shakib Al Hasan (21) – were at the crease when their side wrote history. The two batters had joined hands at 153 for four after Abrar Ahmed had picked up his only wicket of the Test by dismissing Mominul Haque (34).In the first Test, Mushfiqur had scored a gallant 191 to steer Bangladesh to a commanding 565 in the first innings, while Shakib had taken four wickets in the match, including three for 44 as Pakistan were spun out for 146.For Pakistan, it was their sixth loss in 10 Tests at home since their 95 runs victory over South Africa on 8 February 2021, making it 1,303 days without a home Test win. Overall, it was Pakistan’s 11th loss in 23 Tests with eight wins since Hasan Ali’s 10-fer against Quinton de Kock’s side.It was also Shan Masood’s fifth successive loss as Pakistan captain since taking over from Babar Azam for last year’s tour to Australia, while it was also a forgettable start for Jason Gillespie as Pakistan’s red-ball head coach. With Pakistan’s next Test against England at home on 7 October, Bangladesh have left Pakistan with a mountain to climb.The series loss has also ended Pakistan’s hopes of qualifying for the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s next June. After seven Tests, Pakistan is languishing eighth in the nine-team table with 16 points.Resuming their second innings at the overnight score of 42 for no loss in pursuit of 185 runs target, Bangladesh went for lunch at 122 for two and wrapped up the series a stroke before tea as rain stayed away whole day.In the first session’s play, Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam were the batters to be dismissed, falling to Mir Hamza and Khurran Shahzad, respectively. Zakir was bowled on 40 after starting the day at 31, while Shadman added 15 runs to his overnight score of nine to depart after contributing 24 runs.Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (38) then added a 57 runs partnership for the third wicket with Mominul to put Bangladesh on a course for a comfortable victory. Litton Das, for his 138 runs in the first innings after Bangladesh had plummeted to 26 for six and six dismissals, was adjudged player of the match. Mehidy Hasan Miraz for his 155 runs in two innings and 10 wickets in the series was declared player of the series.Summarized Scorecard (Day-5): Bangladesh won by 6 wicketsPakistan Batting (First Innings) 274 all out in 85.1 oversAbdullah Shafique (b Taskin Ahmed) 0 run, balls 6 (4x0, 6x0)Saim Ayub (St Liton Das b Mehidy Hasan Mirza) 58 runs, balls 110 (4x4, 6x2)Shan Masood (LBW b Medhidy Hassan Mirza) 57 runs, balls 69 (4x2, 6x0)Babar Azam (LBW Shakib-ul-Hasan) 31 runs, balls 77 (4x2, 6x0)Saud Shakeel (b Taskin Ahmed) 16 runs, balls 28 (4x2, 6x0)Mohammad Rizwan (c Shanto b Nahid Raza) 29 runs, balls 63 (4x2, 6x0)Agha Salman (c Shakib Al Hasan b Taskin Ahmed) 54 runs, 93 balls (4x3, 6x2)Khurram Shahzad (c Shakib-ul-Hasan b Mehidy Hasan Mirza)12 runs, balls 41 (4x0, 6x0)Mohammad Ali (c Shadman Islam b Medidy Hasan Mirza) 2 runs, balls 16 (4x0, 6x0)Abrar Ahmed (st Litton Das b Mehidy Hasan Miraz) 9 runs, balls 7 (4x0, 6x1)Mir Hamza (not out) ZeroBangladesh (Bowling):Mehidy Hasan Mirza (5 for 61), Taskin Ahmed (3 for 57), Shakib ul Hasan (1 for 25), Nahid Raza (1 for 50)Bangladesh Batting (First Innings): 262 all out in 78.4 oversShadman Islam (b Khurram Shahzad) 10 runs, 23 balls (4x1, 6x0) Zakir Hasan (c Abrar Ahmed b Khurram Shahzad) 1 runs, 16 balls (4x0, 6x0)Najmul Hossain Shanto (b Khurram Shahzad) 4 runs, 6 balls, (4x1, 6x0)Mominul Haque (c Mohammad Ali b Mir Hamza) 1 rusn, 2 balls (4x0, 6x0)Mushfiqur Rahim (c Mohammad Rizwan b Mir Hamza) 3 runs, 9 balls, (4x0, 6x0)Shakib Al Hasan (lbw b Khurram Shahzad) 2 runs, 10 balls (4x0, 6x0)Litton Das (c Siam Ayub b Agha Salman) 138 runs, 228 balls (4x13, 6x4)Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c & b Khurram Shahzad) 78 runs, 124 balls (4x12, 6x1)Taskin Ahmed (LBW Khurram Shahzad) 1 run, 5 balls, (4x0, 6x0)Hasan Mahmud (not out) 13 runs, 51 balls (4x1, 6x0)Nahid Rana (LBW b Agha Salman)Zero run, 2 balls (4x0, 6x0)Pakistan (Bowling):Khurram Shahzad (6 for 90) Mir Hamza (2 for 50), Agha Salman (2 for 13)Pakistan Batting (Second Innings): 172 all out in 46.4 oversAbdullah Shafique ( c Litton Das b Hasan Mahmud) 3 runs, 10 balls (4x0,6x)Saim Ayub (c Najmul Hossain Shanto b Taskin Ahmed) 20 runs, 35 balls (4x3, 6x0)Khurram Shahzad (b Hasan Mahmud) Zero run, 6 balls, (4x0,6x0)Shan Masood (c Litton Das b Nahid Rana) 28 runs, 34 balls (4x4, 6x0)Babar Azam (c Shadman b Nahid Rana) 11 runs, 18 balls (4x1, 6x0)Saud Shakeel (c Litton Das b Nahid Rana) 2 runs, 10 balls (4x0, 6x0)Mohammad Rizwan (c Litton Das b Hasan Mamud) 43 runs, 73 balls (4x5, 6x0)Agha Salman (not out) 47 runs, 71 balls (4x6, 6x1)Mohammad Ali (c Namjam ul Hasan b Hasam Mahmud) Zero run, 1 ball, (4x0, 6x0)Abrar Ahmed (c Najam ul Hasan b Nahid Rana) 2 runs, 12 balls, (4x0, 6x0)Mir Hamza (c Mehdiy Hasan b Hasam Mahmud) 4 runs, 10 balls, (4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh (Bowling):Hasan Mahmud (5 for 43), Nahid Rana (4 for 44), Taskin Ahmed (1 for 40)Bangladesh Batting (Second Innings) Target 185Shadman Islam (c Shan Masood b Khurram Shahzad) 24 runs, 51 balls, 4x2, 6x0)Najmul Hossain Shanto (c Abdullah Shafique b Agha Salman) 38 runs, 82 balls (4x5, 6x0)Mominul Haque (c Saim Ayub b Abrar Ahmed) 34 runs, 71 balls (4x4, 6x0)Mushfiqur Rahim (not out) 22 runs, 51 balls (4x1, 6x0)Shakib Al Hasan (not out) 21 runs, 43 balls (4x1, 6x1)Pakistan (Bowling):Mir Hamza (1 for 46), Khurram Shahzad (1 for 40), Abrar Ahmed (1 for 40), Salman Agha (1 for 17)Pakistan (Playing XI): Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Agha SalmanBangladesh Team: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid RanaMatch Officials: Umpires: Michael Gough (England), Richard Kettleborough (England)    TV Umpire: Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)         Reserve Umpire: Rashid Riaz (Pakistan)Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka).

Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Yousaf Khalil, and Muzamil Murtaza reach in semifinalsSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Yousaf Khalil, and Muzamil Murtaza moved into the semifinals of the Men’s Singles fixture of the Khawar Hyat Khan Memorial National Ranking Tennis Tournament after beating their respective rivals at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad on Wednesday.Results:Men's Singles (Quarterfinals): Muzammil Murtaza beat Abdullah Adnan 5-7, 7-5, 7-5Mohammad Shoaib beat Mudassir Murtaza 5-7, 6-3, 6-2Yousaf Khalil beat Barkatullah 4-6, 6-4, 6-3Aqeel Khan beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi 6-3, 6-1Men's Doubles (Quarterfinals):Mudassir Murtaza / Shahzad Khan beat Mohammad Talha Khan / Mohammad Huzaifa Khan 6-1, 6-0 Hamza Roman / Saqib Hayat beat Sami Zeb Khan / Abdullah Adnan 7-6 (3), 6-7 (5), 10-8 Boys’ U18 Singles (Quarterfinals): Bilal Asim beat Mohammad Salar 6-1, 6-4Hamza Roman beat Abdullah Azhar 6-3, 6-3Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Asad Zaman 6-1, 6-4Boys 14& under Singles Quarter-Finals: Muhammad Junaid bt Zohaib Amjad 4-0,1-4,4-2; M.Hassan Usmani bt M. Ibraheem Gill 4-0,4-0Boys 12& under Singles Quarter-Finals: Rashid Ali bt Robin Amoun 4-0,4-0; M. Ibraheem Gill bt M. Suhaib Javed 4-1,4-1.

Pakistani batters score 117 for 6 at lunch break, Nahid Rana gets three wicketsAbdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Hosts Pakistan batters are still struggling in the second Test against Bangladesh, as they were 117 for 6 in their second innings at lunch break on the penultimate day of the second Test at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Monday.Saim Ayub and skipper Shan Masood resumed Pakistan innings at 9 for 2. Bangladeshi fast bowlers, Nahid Rana (3 for 18), Hasan Mahmud (2 for 22), and Taskin Ahmed (1 for 27) destroyed the Pakistan top order batting line. Summarized Scorecard (Day-4):Pakistan Batting (First Innings) 274 all out in 85.1 oversAbdullah Shafique (b Taskin Ahmed) 0 run, balls 6 (4x0, 6x0)Saim Ayub (St Liton Das b Mehidy Hasan Mirza) 58 runs, balls 110 (4x4, 6x2)Shan Masood (LBW b Medhidy Hassan Mirza) 57 runs, balls 69 (4x2, 6x0)Babar Azam (LBW Shakib-ul-Hasan) 31 runs, balls 77 (4x2, 6x0)Saud Shakeel (b Taskin Ahmed) 16 runs, balls 28 (4x2, 6x0)Mohammad Rizwan (c Shanto b Nahid Raza) 29 runs, balls 63 (4x2, 6x0)Agha Salman (c Shakib Al Hasan b Taskin Ahmed) 54 runs, 93 balls (4x3, 6x2)Khurram Shahzad (c Shakib-ul-Hasan b Mehidy Hasan Mirza)12 runs, balls 41 (4x0, 6x0)Mohammad Ali (c Shadman Islam b Medidy Hasan Mirza) 2 runs, balls 16 (4x0, 6x0)Abrar Ahmed (st Litton Das b Mehidy Hasan Miraz) 9 runs, balls 7 (4x0, 6x1)Mir Hamza (not out) ZeroBangladesh (Bowling):Mehidy Hasan Mirza (5 for 61), Taskin Ahmed (3 for 57), Shakib ul Hasan (1 for 25), Nahid Raza (1 for 50)Bangladesh Batting (First Innings): 262 all out in 78.4 oversShadman Islam (b Khurram Shahzad) 10 runs, 23 balls (4x1, 6x0) Zakir Hasan (c Abrar Ahmed b Khurram Shahzad) 1 runs, 16 balls (4x0, 6x0)Najmul Hossain Shanto (b Khurram Shahzad) 4 runs, 6 balls, (4x1, 6x0)Mominul Haque (c Mohammad Ali b Mir Hamza) 1 rusn, 2 balls (4x0, 6x0)Mushfiqur Rahim (c Mohammad Rizwan b Mir Hamza) 3 runs, 9 balls, (4x0, 6x0)Shakib Al Hasan (lbw b Khurram Shahzad) 2 runs, 10 balls (4x0, 6x0)Litton Das (c Siam Ayub b Agha Salman) 138 runs, 228 balls (4x13, 6x4)Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c & b Khurram Shahzad) 78 runs, 124 balls (4x12, 6x1)Taskin Ahmed (LBW Khurram Shahzad) 1 run, 5 balls, (4x0, 6x0)Hasan Mahmud (not out) 13 runs, 51 balls (4x1, 6x0)Nahid Rana (LBW b Agha Salman)Zero run, 2 balls (4x0, 6x0)Pakistan (Bowling):Khurram Shahzad (6 for 90) Mir Hamza (2 for 50), Agha Salman (2 for 13)Pakistan Batting (Second Innings): 117 for 6 in 30 oversAbdullah Shafique ( c Litton Das b Hasan Mahmud) 3 runs, 10 balls (4x0,6x)Saim Ayub (c Najmul Hossain Shanto b Taskin Ahmed) 20 runs, 35 balls (4x3, 6x0)Khurram Shahzad (b Hasan Mahmud) Zero run, 6 balls, (4x0,6x0)Shan Masood (c Litton Das b Nahid Rana) 28 runs, 34 balls (4x4, 6x0)Babar Azam (c Shadman b Nahid Rana) 11 runs, 18 balls (4x1, 6x0)Saud Shakeel (c Litton Das b Nahid Rana) 2 runs, 10 balls (4x0, 6x0)Mohammad Rizwan (not out) 38 runs, 51 balls (4x5, 6x0)Agha Salman (not out) 7 runs, 14 balls (4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh (Bowling):Nahid Rana (3 for 18), Hasan Mahmud (2 for 22), Taskin Ahmed (1 for 27)Pakistan (Playing XI): Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Agha SalmanBangladesh Team: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid RanaMatch Officials: Umpires: Michael Gough (England), Richard Kettleborough (England)    TV Umpire: Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)         Reserve Umpire: Rashid Riaz (Pakistan)Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka).

Litton Das (138), Khurram (6 for 90) here of the day, Pakistan score 9 for 2 in second inningsAbdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Pakistan could earn only 12 runs lead against Bangladesh in the first innings of the second Test at Pindi Cricket Stadium, as visitors were crawling at 26 for six in the first session of the day 3 on Sunday. Khurram Shahzad snared six batters of opposite team, however, wicketkeeper batter Litton Das innings (138) saved the blushes of Bangla Tigers.Pakistan were 9 for 2 in the second innings at the end of day-3 game. Abdullah Shafique (3), and night watchman Khurram Shahzad without score lost their wickets.Summarized Scorecard (Day-1):Pakistan Batting (First Innings) 274 all out in 85.1 oversAbdullah Shafique (b Taskin Ahmed) 0 run, balls 6 (4x0, 6x0)Saim Ayub (St Liton Das b Mehidy Hasan Mirza) 58 runs, balls 110 (4x4, 6x2)Shan Masood (LBW b Medhidy Hassan Mirza) 57 runs, balls 69 (4x2, 6x0)Babar Azam (LBW Shakib-ul-Hasan) 31 runs, balls 77 (4x2, 6x0)Saud Shakeel (b Taskin Ahmed) 16 runs, balls 28 (4x2, 6x0)Mohammad Rizwan (c Shanto b Nahid Raza) 29 runs, balls 63 (4x2, 6x0)Agha Salman (c Shakib Al Hasan b Taskin Ahmed) 54 runs, 93 balls (4x3, 6x2)Khurram Shahzad (c Shakib-ul-Hasan b Mehidy Hasan Mirza)12 runs, balls 41 (4x0, 6x0)Mohammad Ali (c Shadman Islam b Medidy Hasan Mirza) 2 runs, balls 16 (4x0, 6x0)Abrar Ahmed (st Litton Das b Mehidy Hasan Miraz) 9 runs, balls 7 (4x0, 6x1)Mir Hamza (not out) ZeroBangladesh Bowling:Mehidy Hasan Mirza (5 for 61), Taskin Ahmed (3 for 57), Shakib ul Hasan (1 for 25), Nahid Raza (1 for 50)Bangladesh Batting (First Innings): 262 all out in 78.4 oversShadman Islam (b Khurram Shahzad) 10 runs, 23 balls (4x1, 6x0) Zakir Hasan (c Abrar Ahmed b Khurram Shahzad) 1 runs, 16 balls (4x0, 6x0)Najmul Hossain Shanto (b Khurram Shahzad) 4 runs, 6 balls, (4x1, 6x0)Mominul Haque (c Mohammad Ali b Mir Hamza) 1 rusn, 2 balls (4x0, 6x0)Mushfiqur Rahim (c Mohammad Rizwan b Mir Hamza) 3 runs, 9 balls, (4x0, 6x0)Shakib Al Hasan (lbw b Khurram Shahzad) 2 runs, 10 balls (4x0, 6x0)Litton Das (c Siam Ayub b Agha Salman) 138 runs, 228 balls (4x13, 6x4)Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c & b Khurram Shahzad) 78 runs, 124 balls (4x12, 6x1)Taskin Ahmed (LBW Khurram Shahzad) 1 run, 5 balls, (4x0, 6x0)Hasan Mahmud (not out) 13 runs, 51 balls (4x1, 6x0)Nahid Rana (LBW b Agha Salman) 0 runs, 2 balls (4x0, 6x0)Pakistan Bowling:Khurram Shahzad (6 for 90) Mir Hamza (2 for 50), Agha Salman (2 for 13)Pakistan (Playing XI): Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Agha SalmanBangladesh Team: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid RanaMatch Officials: Umpires: Michael Gough (England), Richard Kettleborough (England)    TV Umpire: Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)         Reserve Umpire: Rashid Riaz (Pakistan)Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka).

Aqeel Khan, Saqib Hayat, Mohammad Hamza, Ahmed Babar, Bilal Asim, Hamza Roman, Mohammad Shoaib clinch victoriesSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Aqeel Khan, Saqib Hayat, Mohammad Hamza, Ahmed Babar, Bilal Asim, Hamza Roman,  Mohammad Shoaib, Yousaf Khalil, Mohammad Huzaifa Khan, Asad Zaman, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Muzammil Murtaza, Shahzad Khan, Abdullah Adnan, Barkatullah, and Mudassir Murtaza have won their respective matches of Men’s Singles event of the Khawar Hyat Khan Memorial National Ranking Tennis Tournament after beating their opponents here at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Sunday.Results:Men's Singles (Round-1):  Aqeel Khan beat Kamran Maqbool 6-3, 6-3; Saqib Hayat beat Salar Khan 6-7 (4),  6-2, 6-2; Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Shehryar Anees 4-6, 6-2, 6-3; Ahmed Babar beat Haider Ali Rizwan 6-4, 6-4; Bilal Asim beat Ahtesham Humayun 6-1, 6-2; Hamza Roman beat Shahid Afridi 7-6 (4), 6-2; Mohammad Shoaib beat Rayan Khan 6-1, 6-1; Yousaf Khalil beat Mohammad Ali 6-2 (Retd); Mohammad Huzaifa Khan beat Mohammad Haziq Aasim 6-3, 6-1; Asad Zaman beat Gibran ul Haq 6-4, 6-1; Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Uzair Khan 6-0, 6-0; Muzammil Murtaza beat Murtaza Hussain 6-1, 6-2; Shahzad Khan beat Syed Nofil Kaleem 6-1, 6-1; Abdullah Adnan beat Mohammad Talha Khan 4-6, 6-3, 7-5; Barkatullah beat Sami Zeb Khan 6-2, 7-5; Mudassir Murtaza beat huzaima Abdul Rehman 6-1, 6-1Boys’ U14 (Round-1):  Anis Khan beat Salar Khan 4-0, 4-0; Mohammad Shayan Afridi beat Mohammad Faizan 4-1, 4-1; Mohammad Aayan beat Ahmed Ayan ul Haq 4-0, 4-1.

Sports Bulletin ReportDelhi (India): The Pro Cricket League (PCL) is gearing up for its highly anticipated inaugural season. Set to commence at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, this groundbreaking tournament promises to deliver an exciting and historic cricketing experience.Heralded as one of the most thrilling seasons in league cricket history, the PCL will feature a unique blend of elite international stars and talented Indian players, alongside emerging talented youths making their debut. With new teams being formed and formidable lineups taking shape, the league aims to set a new benchmark and elevate the game beyond traditional professional formats.“See cricket will remain the same be it even when you talk about out swinging”, says Chetan Sharma the recently appointed League Commissioner when discussing what the Pro Cricket League promises in comparison to other cricket leagues.Giving additional details about the participants and the format in which they will compete Chetan Sharma says, “What’s new in this incredible setup for the first-ever Pro Cricket League season is that we have managed to bring in some new talents will now receive assistance from two marquee players on the field. Additionally, now that Jonty and I are in charge of the league we will make sure that the best cricket pitches best wickets and best grounds are available to the talented players. Moreover, in Delhi there would never have been a professional league before so this would be a great opportunity to showcase our talents in a highly competitive environment. As a result, we have made an effort to maintain the league at the highest level of professional effectiveness while including some international talents.”Jonty Rhodes, the ambassador for the Pro Cricket League, shared his expectations for the inaugural season by saying, “Observe how the IPL has elevated Indian cricket to a new level. At the State level however, what happens below the IPL is not as important as what occurs in the majority of Indian States which now produce their own leagues and talent pools. Thus, it’s amazing that corporate cricket has taken this initiative and this league will provide a chance for players who might not have otherwise had the chance to demonstrate their abilities. Because this will be aired and streamed. It’s wonderful to see that there is an additional level of support and a chance for talented players in India to showcase their abilities.”Sachin Gupta, Managing Director and Founder of the Pro Cricket League, emphasized the league’s commitment to excellence., “The Pro Cricket League is not just about high-level competition; it’s about fostering a platform where varied talents can shine. With a format that integrates seasoned professionals and rising stars, we’re confident that the PCL will offer a captivating experience for fans and elevate the standard of league cricket.”Ganesh Sharma, Executive Director of the Pro Cricket League expressed excitement about the season’s location. “Selecting Delhi as the location for our first season is a testament to our commitment to fostering and honoring the city’s enduring love of cricket. We are dedicated to turning this season into a significant and unforgettable chapter in the history of sports in Delhi and are thrilled to add to the city’s illustrious cricketing legacy.”The addition of Thisara Perera and Pawan Negi former players from Sri Lanka and India is an exciting development for the league. The Pro Cricket League is poised to grow into a popular destination for cricket fans thanks to its ability to draw top players and provide an incredible sporting experience. A thrilling season full of never-ending excitement and unmatched enjoyment is in store for fans.