By Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (January 17, 2020);-Unseeded Mohammad Shoaib toppled seventh seeded lad Heera Ashiq 2-0 in straight sets in the 5th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Tournament-2020 at PTF Complex, Islamabad on Friday. A total number of 35 matches were played on the 4th day in all the categories. In a major upset, promising unseeded junior Mohammad Shoaib continued his giant-killing run with another good win over 6th seed Heera Ashiq 7-6(4), 6-4 in an exciting, closely fought match. In the women’s singles, Mahin Aftab emerged the winner over top-seeded Sara Mansoor. Mahin won a tight first set 7-5, and was awarded the match when Sara conceded due to illness. Anwar Saifullah Khan, former Federal Minister, Parliamentarian, and former President Pakistan Tennis Federation, visited the PTF Complex and witnessed some of the matches and also interacted with the players and their parents. He also appreciated the hard work of the players and the organizing committee for conducting the event in a highly professional manner. Results: Men’s Singles Matches: (Quarterfinals) Mohammad Shoaib beat Heera Ashiq: 7-6(4), 6-4. Muzammil Murtaza bear Barkatullah: 6-0, 6-3. Aqeel Khan beat Yusuf Khalil: 6-7(4), 6-0, 6-1. Mohammad Abid beat Mudassir Murtaza: 6-2, 6-4. Men’s Doubles (Quarterfinals): Mohammad Abid, Waqas Malik w/o Shakir ullah, Abbas Khan, Ahmed Chudhary,Barkatullah beat Yousaf Khalil, Heera Ashiq: 6-3,6-4, Mudassir Murtaza, M.Shoaib beat Imran Bhatti, Mian Bilal: 6-1,6-1 Ladies Singles (Semifinals) Sarah Mahboob Khan beat Noor Malik (ZTBL): 6-2, 6-1. Mahin Aftab beat Sara Mansoor: 7-5(Retd). Boys Under-18 (Quarterfinals): Hamid Israr beat Aqib Hayat: 7-5, 6-4. Subhan bin Salik beat Mahatir Muhammad: 6-3, 6-2. Hashish Kumar beat Faizan Fayyaz: 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. M. Shoaib beat Nalyn Abbas: 6-3, 6-2. Boy’s U-14 Singles (Quarterfinals): Haider Ali Rizwan beat Hussnain Ali Rizwan: 4-2-4-2. Yahya Musa Luni beat Saim Shahzad: 4-0, 4-0. Bilal Asim beat Asad Zaman: 4-0, 4-0. Shahsawar beat M. Hamza Asim: 4-1, 4-5(5), 4-1. Boy’s U-14 Doubles (Quarterfinals): Shahsawar, Yahya Musa beat Ehtisham Hamayun, Asad Zaman: 4-0, 4-0. Ahmed Nail, Bilal Asim beat Taimoor Khan, Jamal Shah: 4-0, 4-0. Boy’s/ Girl’s U-12 (2nd Round): Amir Mazari beat Taimoor Khan: 4-1, 4-0. Hamza Roman beat Jamal Shah: 4-0, 4-1. Ali Zain w/o Shahsawar. Hamza Ali Rizwan beat Rayan Kh. Sahood: 4-1, 4-2. Nabeel Ali Qayyum beat Amna Ali Qayyum: 5-4(5), 4-0. Ehtisham Hamayun beat Subhan Aslam: 4-0, 4-0. Abdul Basit beat Eesa Fahad: 4-1, 4-1. Hussnain Ali Rizwan beat Haziq Asim: 4-0, 4-0. Boy’s/ Girl’s U-10 (Quarterfinals): Hammad Shah beat Yusuf Raja: 4-1, 4-0. Hamza Ali Rizwan beat Samir Mashood: 4-2, 4-0. Razik Sultan beat Ali Asghar Zaidi: 4-1,4-2, M.Hassan Usman beat Zunaisha Noor: 4-0,4-2 Seniors 45 Rashid Malik (ZTBL) , Hameed ul Haq beat Azeem Khan ,Imran Ahmed: 6-1,3-6(10-2)    

SB News ISLAMABAD:-South Africa and Afghanistan kick off the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup on Friday, as the next generation of global stars strut their stuff on the world stage. Sixteen teams will contest 48 matches during the next three weeks before the final at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Sunday February 9. South Africa are hoping to become the first team to lift the title on home soil since Australia won the inaugural Youth Cricket World Cup in 1988. But to do that they must overcome a handful of contenders, including defending champions India - who are on a mission to become the first to win back-to-back World Cups since Pakistan triumphed in 2004 and 2006. South Africa are in Group D along with Afghanistan, Canada and United Arab Emirates. The young Proteas are strong favourites to emerge from their pool and will be aiming for their second title, after winning in 2014. Former U17 Cricketer of the Year Bryce Parsons has the honour of captaining his country on home soil and has been described as a ‘natural leader’ by head coach Lawrence Mahatlane. “There is a lot of flexibility with some special talent around, I am personally excited about this group and I am sure they will make the nation proud,” said head coach Mahatlane. South Africa look in fine fettle following an eight-wicket warm-up win against Nigeria on Tuesday, which saw five bowlers take two wickets each as they dismissed their African rivals for just 61 runs. They will aim to do the same to Afghanistan, but they will be no pushovers in Kimberley. This is their sixth successive appearance at the U19 World Cup having made their breakthrough in 2010, while they beat England by 21 runs in their warm-up match. Reigning champions India begin their campaign on Sunday against Group A rivals Sri Lanka, as they begin their bid for a record-extending fifth crown. Paras Mhambrey’s men were an all-conquering force in 2019, winning the Under-19 Asia Cup in September and a Tri-Nations tournament with England and Bangladesh held on English soil. They have not lost a bilateral series since the 2017 U19 World Cup, beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan away from home, while they beat Zimbabwe in their warm-up match by 23 runs thanks to half-centuries from Tilak Varma and captain Priyam Garg. Sri Lanka and New Zealand are yet to win the tournament, although the Black Caps did finish runners-up in 1998 and have hosted the event three times, including in 2018. Japan cannot be ruled out in a tight group. Eleven of their squad will be eligible for the 2022 U19 World Cup and their players will doubtless soak up plenty of experience from competing against established Test nations. The team, coached by Dhugal Bedingfield and captained by Marcus Thurgate, will hope to pack a punch with off-spinner Yugandhar Retharekar capable of breaking up batting line-ups. Group B is perhaps the one to watch with three former champions in Australia, England and West Indies converging. The three nations – whose senior sides have all won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – are joined by Nigeria on their U19 World Cup debut. Nigeria face Australia in their first match, while the highly-anticipated clash between Australia and England is set for January 23 at Diamond Oval in Kimberley. Pakistan are in Group C with Bangladesh, who will look to bring their fine form over recent years to the big stage of the U19 Cricket World Cup. They will be led by captain Akbar Ali who has already declared his side can not only progress from a group that also contains Scotland and Zimbabwe but go on to win the entire tournament. In three weeks’ time, we will see who does just that. ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures: Group A Fixtures: 18 January: New Zealand v Japan – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom; 19 January: India v Sri Lanka – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 21 January: India v Japan – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 22 January: New Zealand v Sri Lanka – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 24 January: India v New Zealand – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 25 January: Sri Lanka v Japan – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom Group B Fixtures: 18 January: Australia v West Indies – Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 20 January: England v West Indies – Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 20 January: Australia v Nigeria – Country Club B Field, Kimberley; 23 January: Australia v England – Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 23 January: West Indies v Nigeria – Country B Club Field, Kimberley; 25 January: England v Nigeria – Diamond Oval, Kimberley Group C fixtures: 18 January: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom; 19 January: Pakistan v Scotland – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom; 21 January: Bangladesh v Scotland – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom; 22 January: Pakistan v Zimbabwe – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom; 24 January: Pakistan v Bangladesh – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom; 25 January: Zimbabwe v Scotland – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom Group D fixtures: 17 January: South Africa v Afghanistan – De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 18 January: United Arab Emirates v Canada – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 22 January: Afghanistan v United Arab Emirates – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom; 22 January: South Africa v Canada – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom; 24 January: Afghanistan v Canada – Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom; 25 January: South Africa v United Arab Emirates – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

SB News LAHORE (January 17, 2020):-Pakistan national men’s team will start their training camp for the preparation of their upcoming T2oI series against Bangladesh in Lahore on Friday. The following is the schedule of media opportunities schedule in the build up to the series: Friday, 17 January: The Pakistan team will hold a training session from 2.30pm-4pm at the Gaddafi Stadium. Mohammad Hafeez will hold a media talk at the Patron’s Enclosure around 2.15pm. Media entrance will be from the Gate 1 (Patron’s Enclosure). Saturday, 18 January: The Pakistan team will play a practice match, which will commence at 1pm, at the Gaddafi Stadium. At 12.40pm, Ahsan Ali will hold a media talk at the Patron’s Enclosure. Media entrance will be from Gate 1. Sunday, 19 January: The Pakistan team will play a practice match, which will commence at 1pm, at the Gaddafi Stadium. Amad Butt will hold a media talk at the Patron’s Enclosure at 12.40 pm. Media entrance will be from Gate 1. Monday, 20 January 2020: The Pakistan team will have a rest day. Tuesday, 21 January: The Pakistan team will play a practice match at the Gaddafi Stadium which will begin at 1pm. Haris Rauf will hold a media talk at the Patron’s Enclosure at 12.40pm. Media entrance will be from Gate 1. Wednesday, 22 January: The Pakistan team will have an optional practice session from 2pm at the Gaddafi Stadium. Shoaib Malik will hold a media talk at the Patron’s Enclosure at 1.30pm. Media entrance will be from Gate 1. Thursday, 23 January: A trophy unveiling ceremony and both captains’ pre-series press conference will take place at the press conference hall of the Far End building, Gaddafi Stadium. The time will be announced closer to the date.

SB News POTCHEFSTROOM (January 17, 2020):-Pakistan Under-19 team hit the ground running a day after arriving in Potchefstroom as the team underwent a strenuous training and practice session at the North West University Sports Village, Potchefstroom on Thursday. The team is on a high after convincing wins in the two warm-up games against Nigeria and Sri Lanka during their five-day stay in Pretoria. They start their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup campaign with a match against Scotland in the NWU Sports Village vicinity on Sunday 19 January. The high altitude of the Potchefstroom venue provides a different challenge to the players and the squad spent nearly three hours in a bid to acclimatise to the conditions. Head coach Ijaz Ahmed gave a detailed account of the team’s preparations as they head into the most prestigious age-group ICC event. Ijaz Ahmed said: “Our priority is to top our group and stay in the city as the team which finishes second would have to travel to Johannesburg. So we want to stay here, get totally familiarised with the conditions and progress to quarter-final and beyond in Potchefstroom. “We played our first warm-up game a day after we arrived in the country. I feel the bowlers were a bit stiff and wayward in that game. In the second match our bowlers Amir Khan, Tahir Hussain, Aamir Ali and Abbas bowled well, support bowlers Fahad and Qasim Akram also delivered and we won the game. “Our first game was against Nigeria and it was a straightforward game for us as we got them out for 109 runs. The batsmen were not challenged much and we called back opener Haider Ali after he had scored a quickfire 50. It was almost a 10-wicket win for us. “Our game against Sri Lanka challenged us but Fahad Munir played really well for us and we also called him back after he reached his 50. Mohammad Haris batted really well also besides Haider’s contribution at the top of the innings. “These players have had a great camp at the NCA and they have been working hard since we have landed in South Africa. Now, the time to deliver has arrived!” Pakistan will train Friday and on Saturday before their game against Scotland. Their second match is against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, 22 January followed by the third and final group match against Bangladesh on Friday, 24 January. All three games will be played in Potchefstroom. Pakistan ICC U19 Cricket World Cup squad: Rohail Nazir (captain and wicketkeeper), Abbas Afridi (Peshawar), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (Quetta), Amir Ali (Larkana), Amir Khan (Peshawar), Arish Ali Khan (Karachi), Fahad Munir (Lahore),  Haider Ali (vice-captain), Qasim Akram (Lahore), Mohammad Haris (Peshawar), Mohammad Huraira (Sialkot), Mohammad Irfan Khan (Lahore),  Mohammad Shehzad (Multan), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (North Waziristan), Tahir Hussain (Multan) Team management :– Ijaz Ahmed (head coach-cum-manager), Rao Iftikhar Anjum (bowling coach), Abdul Majeed (assistant coach), Saboor Ahmad (trainer), Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rasul (physiotherapist), Usman Hashmi (analyst), Emmad Ahmed Hameed (media manager) and Col (retd) Usman Riffat Anwari (security manager).

SB News LAHORE (January 17, 2020):-Bismah Maroof scored an unbeaten 53 to lead PCB Challengers to a six-wicket win over PCB Blasters in the final of the National Triangular T20 Women’s Cricket Championship at Karachi’s National Stadium on Thursday. In the match, played under lights and live-streamed on the PCB’s YouTube channel, PCB Challengers chased down a 129-run target in 18.5 overs. Bismah, who smashed five fours in her 46-ball innings, knitted a 61-run stand for the third-wicket with all-rounder Nida Dar (30 off 24) which formed the basis for her side lifting the trophy. Challengers’ run-chase got off to a shaky start as in-form batter Muneeba Ali and Ayesha Zafar were dismissed for 10 and 11.  However, a strong third-wicket partnership between Bismah and Nida denied any further inroads to the Blasters’ bowlers. Blasters’ captain Ramin Shamim took two wickets for 24 runs in 3.5 overs, while Anam Amin, the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with seven wickets in five matches, and Natalia Pervaiz picked up a wicket each. Earlier, Blasters had managed 128 for seven in 20 overs after Ramin won the toss and opted to bat. Javeria Khan, opening with Ayesha Naseem (11), provided a solid start by scoring 43 off 35 at the back of five fours and two sixes. Wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz was the other notable batter in the innings with 20 off 16 balls. Blasters’ opening pair added 51 runs before the partnership was broken by left-arm off-spinner Sadia Iqbal. For Challengers, Saba Nazir took two wickets for 22 runs, while Aroob Shah, Sadia, Fatima Sana and Aimen Anwar picked up a wicket each. For her match-winning knock, Bismah was named player of the final. Muneeba was declared player of the tournament. The opener was the highest run-getter with 292 runs at a staggering average of 58.40. The 22-year-old scored a century in three half-centuries in five innings. Scores in brief: PCB Blasters 128-7, 20 overs (Javeria Khan 43, Sidra Nawaz 20; Saba Nazir 2-22) PCB Challengers 130-4, 18.5 overs (Bismah Maroof 53 not out, Nida Dar 30; Ramin Shamim 2-24) Result PCB Challengers won by six wickets

SB News ISLAMABAD (January 16, 2020):-A total number of 36 matches were played on the 3rd day in all the categories of the ongoing the 5th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Tournament-2020at the PTF Complex, Islamabad on Thursday. In a major upset, promising unseeded junior Mohammad Shoaib upset 3rd seed Shahzad Khan 6-4, 6-4.In an exciting, closely fought match. Unseeded Barkatullah upset 7th seeded Ahmed Choudhary in a hard fought 3 set match 6-4,4-6,6-1.In the women’s singles, Mahin Aftab comfortably brushed aside Meheq Khokhar 6-1,6-1. Results: Men’s Singles Matches: (2nd Round) Mudassir  Murtaza beat Nalian Abbas: 6-0,6-1, Yousaf Khalil beat Shahid Afrid: 6-2,6-2, Muzammil Murtaza beat Imran Bhatti: 6-2,6-2, Aqeel Khan beat Ejaz Khan: 6-4,6-4,M.Abid beat Ahmed Baber:6-4,6-4, Heera Asique beat Mian Bilal: 6-2,5-7,6-1,M. Shoaib beat Shahzad Khan: 6-4,6-4, Barkat ullah beat Ahmed Chudhary: 6-4,4-6,6-1 Men’s Doubles: Mian Bilal, Imran Bhatti beat Ibrahim Omer, Ahmed Kamil: 6-2,7-5, Heera Ashique , Yousaf Khalil beat Shahzad Khan Usman Ejaz: 6-2,6-4,Abbas Khan, Shakir Ullah w/o Shaheen Mehmood, Shahid Afridi Ladies Single (1st Round) Mahin Aftab beat Krisztina Jekel: 6-0,6-0,Noor Malik beat Sheeza Sajid: 6-0,6-0, Meheq Khokhar beat Adila Miron: 6-0,6-0, Mahvish Chistie beat Azeena Aleem: 6-0,6-0, Mariam Mirza beat Sabina Ahmed :6-1,6-1 ,Saher Aleem beat Mahnoor Sohail:6-2,6-0 Ladies Single (Quarter Final) Mahin Aftab beat Meheq Khokhar: 6-1,6-1, Sarah Mahboob beat Saher Aleem:6-0,6-0,Noor Malik beat Mariam Mirza: 6-2,6-0 Boys’ Under-18 (2nd Round): Aqib Hayat beat Sami Zeb: 7-5,6-4, Hasheesh Kumar beat Kashan Umar: 6-1,6-0,M.Shoaib beat Hisam Khan: 6-0,6-4, Subhan Bin Salik beat Jabir Ali:6-0,6-2, Mahatir Mohammad beat Kamran Khan: 6-3,4-6,1-0(Retd), Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Fayzan Fayyaz: 6-4,6-2, Nalian Abbas beat Faizan Shahid: 6-2,6-1, Boy’s U-14 (1st Round): Ali Zain W/o Hamza Rehmat, Faisal Khalil w/o Umer Masood, Ahtesham Humayun beat Awais Ahmed: 4-1,4-0, Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Taimoor Khan: 4-1,4-1, Yahya Musa Luni beat Jamal Shah: 4-0,4-0,Shahswar beat Subhan Sahir: 4-0,4-0 Boys’ Under-14 (2nd Round): Bilal Asim beat Eesa Bilal: 4-0,4-0, Hussnain Ali Rizwan beat Faisal Khalil: 4-0,4-1, Shahswar beat Ahmed Nail: 4-0,3-5,4-2,Asad Zaman beat Mustansar Ali: 4-0,4-0,Haider Ali Rizwan beat Inam Qadir: 4-0,4-0,Saim Shahzad w/o Afzal Khan Boy’s/ Girl’s U-12 (1st   Round): Mohammad Haziq Aasim beat Zunaisha Noor: 4-1,5-3,Shahswar Khan beat Soha Ali: 4-0,4-1,Hamza Ali Rizwan beat Mooez Gul: 4-1,4-2, Boy’s/ Girl’s U-12 (2nd    Round): Taimoor Khan beat Hammad Shah: 0-4,5-3,4-0,Ahtesham Hamayun beat Eesa Bilal: 4-0,4-0

By Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (January 16, 2020):-Pakistan have named uncapped Ahsan Ali, Amad Butt and Haris Rauf and recalled the experienced duo of Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, along with pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, in a 15-player squad for the 24, 25 and 27 January Twenty20 Internationals against Bangladesh at historical Qaddafi Cricket Stadium Lahore. They have replaced seven players who were part of the 16-player squad that lost 2-0 to Australia in November. Players missing out on selection are Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan and Wahab Riaz. Asif, Fakhar, Haris, Amir and Wahab were also members of the squad that lost 3-0 to Sri Lanka at home in October. 26-year-old Ahsan scored 131 runs in five matches at a strike-rate of just under 149 in the National T20 Cup in Faisalabad in October after scoring 178 runs at a strike-rate of over 130 for Quetta Gladiators in the HBL PSL 2019, while 24-year-old Amad scored 80 runs at a strike-rate of 170 and also took 10 wickets at an economy-rate of 7.62 in the Faisalabad event. 26-year-old Haris, who took six wickets in Faisalabad, is the second leading wicket-taker with 16 in Australia’s Big Bash League. Pakistan chief selector and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq said: “We have lost eight of our last nine T20Is and as the number-one ranked side, this is unacceptable. We need to end our losing cycle and get back to winning habits leading into the upcoming Asia Cup and ICC T20 World Cup. This has played a critical role in our decision-making. “We tried our alternate combinations in the series against Sri Lanka and Australia, and obviously, these didn’t work the way we had expected. Hafeez and Shoaib bring a total of 200 T20Is between them and if you mix these with the other youngsters we have in the side, then I think it becomes a good blend of experience and youth. “The seven players who have missed out on selection are by no means out of our planning but considering their recent form in international cricket and taking into account other strong performances in our National T20 Cup, we have decided to make these changes. “The high-pressure and quality HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 is starting in four weeks’ time and if they can reclaim their winning form, then they will be back in contention for the upcoming assignments, including the Asia Cup and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. “The matches against Bangladesh are part of our preparation, finding the right combination and building for the two major tournaments. The return of Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik and Shaheen Afridi gives us the experience and depth, while the exuberance of Ahsan Ali, Amad Butt and Haris Rauf gives the team more firepower, energy and all-round skill. “Furthermore, the three have been rewarded for their performances in the National T20 Cup as we remain committed to give value to our domestic cricket by providing opportunities to high-performing players.” Pakistan captain Babar Azam said: “I am happy with the selected squad and want to thank the selection committee for entertaining my request for Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik. I believe they still have plenty to offer to Pakistan cricket in the shortest format and their experience can be critical to our performances in the upcoming series. “Ahsan, Amad and Haris have recently shown promise and talent, and I think it is the right time to throw them at the deep end to check their ability to perform at an international level. I am sure home crowd and conditions will complement their talent and they will be able to justify their selections.” Squad for T20Is: 1.        Babar Azam (captain) (Central Punjab) 2.       Ahsan Ali (Sindh) 3.       Amad Butt (Balochistan) 4.       Haris Rauf (Northern) 5.       Iftikhar Ahmed (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) 6.       Imad Wasim (Northern) 7.       Khushdil Shah (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) 8.      Mohammad Hafeez (Southern Punjab) 9.       Mohammad Hasnain (Sindh) 10.   Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper) (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) 11.     Musa Khan (Northern) 12.    Shadab Khan (Northern) 13.    Shaheen Shah Afridi (Northern) 14.    Shoaib Malik (Southern Punjab) 15.    Usman Qadir (Central Punjab)

By Abdul Jabbar Faisal A best sports administartor of past, Syed Khawar Shah was born on December 7, 1949 at district Jhang (Punjab) Pakistan. He was very keen in sports from his childhood and was one of the best players of football and athletics. Besides this, he was also very interested in traditional local sports of Punjab including Kabaddi and Desi-Kushti. Khawar Shah got his early education from Jhang while he completed his Master's Degree in History in 1976 from Punjab University Lahore. He was also played a vital role in students’ politics and remained the President of Student Union at Government Degree College Jhang. Syed Khawar Shah started his professional career in 1978 as a Tehsil Sports Officer in Punjab Sports Board. He was then elected to the Divisional Sports Officer in 1983. In 1997 he was promoted to Deputy Director Sports. He was appointed as Director Sports Punjab by the Government of Punjab in 2002. In 2003, he was promoted to Director General of Punjab Sports Board and took the charge on October 10, 2004. Later, in 2007 he was designated Managing Director of Punjab Sports Board and retired in December 2009. Syed Khawar Shah served for over 30 years in the Directorate General Sports Punjab. Syed Khawar Shah successfully organized International Cricket Competitions during his employment in Sports Board Punjab: 1. One Day Match PAK vs WIND 1985 Gujranwala 2. One Day Match PAK vs WIND 1986 Gujranwala 3. One Day Match WIND vs ENG 1987 Gujranwala World Cup 4. One Day Match PAK vs IND 1989 Gujranwala 5. One Day Match PAK vs SLK 1991 Gujranwala 6. Test Match PAK vs SLK 1991 Gujranwala 7. One Day Match PAK vs ZMB 1993 Rawalpindi 8. Test Match PAK vs ZMB 1993 Rawalpindi 9. One Day Match PAK vs AUS 1994 Rawalpindi 10. One Day Match PAK vs SAF 1994 Rawalpindi 11. One Day Match PAK vs SLK 1995 Rawalpindi 12. One Day Match PAK vs UAE 1996 Rawalpindi World Cup 13. One Day Match ENG vs SAF 1996 Rawalpindi World Cup 14. One Day Match HOL vs SAF 1996 Rawalpindi World Cup 15. Test Match PAK vs NZL 1996 Rawalpindi He also organized different international sports events: 1. Football Match PAK vs India 2005 Lahore 2. The  7th Asia Baseball Cup 2006 Rawalpindi 3. International Bodybuilding Championship 1989 Gujranwala 4. Hockey Match Holland vs Punjab Under-14 Gujranwala 5. Hockey Match PAK vs BNG Gujranwala 6. Quadi-e-Azam International Wrestling Championship 1986 Gujranwala 7. Ch. Zahoor Elahi International Memorial Kabaddi Tournament 1991 Mandi Bahauddin Syed Khawar Shah successfully conducted Ind-o-Pak Dangal Desi Kushti contests between wrestlers of Pakistan and India in 2008 and 2011 in different cities of Punjab including Bahawalpur, Multan, Gujranwala and Lahore. He also successfully organized national level competitions of various sports including baseball, hockey, badminton, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, kabaddi and racquetball. Syed Khawar Shah also served in various social and sports associations throughout his life: 1. President Student Union Govt. Degree College Jhang 1972 2. Secretary General Pakistan Federation Baseball 1992-2015 3. President Pakistan Federation Baseball 2015-2017 4. Field Director Pony Baseball of Asia 1993-2012 5. Member Development Committee Baseball Federation of Asia 2006 6. Member at Large Baseball Federation of Asia 2005-2012 7. Executive Director West Asia Baseball Federation of Asia 2012-2017 8. Member World Baseball Softball Confederation 1997-2017 9. District Administrator Pakistan Little League Baseball 2009-2016 10. Secretary General SAF Baseball Federation 2011-2017 11. Member Executive Committee Pakistan Olympic Association 2017 In 1992, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to include baseball in the Olympics, then Syed Khawar Shah decided to introduce this sport in Pakistan, the baseball was formally started in Gujranwala because Khawar Shah was then serving as a sports officer in Gujranwala. The first National Baseball Championship was also held same year in which teams from Pakistan WAPDA, Pakistan Railway, Islamabad, Balochistan, North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Sindh, Punjab White and Punjab Blue participated. Later teams of Pakistan Police, Pakistan Army and Higher Education Commission (HEC) also joined. Syed Khawar Shah worked hard to make the baseball game popular throughout the country. His hectic efforts made the Pakistan Federation Baseball a member of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) and the Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA). The IBAF and the BFA always praised Syed Khawar Shah's efforts for baseball. Syed Khawar Shah also worked tirelessly for the popularity of baseball in the West Asian region. In view of his services, the President of the Baseball Federation of Asia awarded Syed Khawar Shah the Presidential Award in 2011. Lateron, he was also named Executive Director of the West Asian Region Baseball Federation of Asia in 2013. Due to the efforts of Syed Khawar Shah, various baseball teams of Pakistan has participated in international competitions and made the country famous. Pakistan's Under-12 baseball team participated in 2nd IBAF U12 Baseball World Cup 2013 which took place in Taiwan. Pakistan's Women's Baseball Team took part in the Women's Baseball World Cup 2016 in South Korea while the National Baseball Team of Pakistan participated in the 2016 World Baseball Classic Qualifier which was held in New York United Sates of America (USA). 1. 7th Asia Baseball Cup 2006 Rawalpindi Gold 2. 9th Asia Baseball Cup 2009 Islamabad Gold 3. 1st SAF Baseball Cup 2011 Lahore Gold 4. 10th West Asia Baseball Cup 2012 Lahore Gold 5. 11th West Asia Baseball Cup 2013 Lahore Gold 6. 12th West Asia Baseball Cup 2015 Islamabad Gold 7. 13th West Asia Baseball Cup 2017 Islamabad  Silver Syed Khawar Shah worked day and night for the improving the standard of sports in the country. He visited the area most affected by terrorism in Pakistan (FATA) and selected players for baseball team and kept them in the National Baseball Academy (NBA) established in Lahore, where these players were provided with baseball training, accommodation, food and education. These players participated in international competitions abroad for Pakistan and revealed the name of their region (FATA) and country. 1. The 9th Under-12 Asian Baseball Championship 2016 China 2. The 9th Under-15 Asian Baseball Championship 2017 Japan 3. The 10th Under-12 Asian Baseball Championship 2018 Taiwan 4. The 10th Under-15 Asian Baseball Championship 2019 China In the 10th U-15 Asian Baseball Championship played in China in 2019, Zeeshan Amin from Khyber Agency (FATA) received the Best Outfielder and Best Home Run award and raised the name of his region and country in the world. While from Punjab, Syed Mohammad Shah won the Best Hitter Award. Syed Khawar Shah remained associated with sports till his death and worked to illuminate Pakistan's name in the world. His last job was organizing the Ind-o-pak Baseball Series in the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) named Dubai Baseball Cup. The series was played in December 2017, in which Pakistan won the gold medal. On his return from Dubai Cup, Khawar Shah traveled to Islamabad for a baseball event at the Quaid-e-Azam Games in December 2017, where he successfully held the baseball competitions, but his tireless work and the cool weather of Islamabad, Syed Khawar Shah got ill. When he was checked up on his return to Lahore, doctors diagnosed the pneumonia and he was admitted to the hospital. Where he transferred to the ventilator but he could not survive and reunited with his creator on January 16, 2018. Syed Khawar Shah died but whenever history of sports would be written in Pakistan, Khawar Shah's name would be inked in golden letters. His services would never be forgotten in sports. May Allah grant Khawar Shah a place in his mercy and shower His blessings on him (Aameen).

SB News ISLAMABAD (January 15, 2020): National Men and Women Netball Championship will start from February 27, 2020, at Hamdi Hall, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. Pakistan Army will defend their both titles Men and Women in the Championship. According to President, Pakistan Netball Federation PNF), Mudassar Arain, as many as 16 teams from all over the country have been invited for the participation including Pakistan Army,  Pakistan Railway, Pakistan Air force, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan WAPDA. Pakistan Police, Higher Education Commission, FATA, LUMS, Gilgit Baltistan. Pakistan Inter Board, AJK, Sindh, KPK, LGS, Balochistan and Islamabad.  The quarterfinals and semifinals will played on February 28 and March 1, respectively  while finals of both categories men and women will be held on February 2. After the finals matches, Trophies, Medals and Certificates will be delivered to the winning teams.

SB News ISLAMABAD (January 15, 2020):-Jacqueline Williams of the West Indies will become the first woman to officiate as the third umpire in a men’s international when she takes the field for the first of three Twenty20 Internationals against the visiting Ireland team. The 43-year-old from Jamaica, who will officiate in the position in all three matches of the series, continues the trend of women officials breaking barriers in the game, having already stood as an on-field umpire in men’s ODIs and T20Is. Last month, India’s G S Lakshmi oversaw the third series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in the United Arab Emirates, becoming the first woman match referee in men’s ODIs. Earlier in May, she became the first woman to be appointed onto the ICC International Panel of Match Referees. In April last year, Australia’s Claire Polosak became the first female umpire to stand in a men’s ODI, in the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 match between Namibia and Oman in Windhoek, Namibia. Jacqueline Williams: “This is a matter of huge honour for me and I am really excited at the prospect of of my role as TV umpire in a men’s international match. I have officiated as a third umpire in men’s matches before, but this is for the first time in an international and that too featuring the West Indies. “I am thankful to the International Cricket Council and Cricket West Indies for all the help and support over the years and wish that more women take up umpiring in the coming years. Umpiring is a challenging job but one from which I derive utmost satisfaction.” Adrian Griffith, ICC Senior Manager – Umpires and Referees: “Jacqueline is another of our women officials who has come through the system with hard work and determination. I am confident she will do a good job and I wish her all the best for the upcoming series. “It is heartening to see that women match officials are ready to move up a notch and it only validates our effort to encourage them and assign them important matches.” Williams had become the first woman to officiate as third umpire in an ICC men’s tournament in 2016 when she was assigned the Oman versus Nigeria match at the ICC World Cricket League Division Five in Jersey. Retired umpire Kathy Cross of New Zealand was the first woman official to stand in a men’s ICC tournament during the ICC World Cricket League Division Five and Three held in Malaysia in 201