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TENNIS - National 03 Jan, 2022

PTF Annual General Meeting
Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD (January 3, 2022):-The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) was taken place at the SDA-PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Sunday. The meeting was attended by representatives of the affiliated units and the PTF management. The President-PTF while welcoming the members informed the house that the Ministry of IPC circulated a draft Sports Policy some months ago and our Federation recommended the Minister to invite all stake holders. The cabinet has recently approved the policy and we are awaiting official notification from the Ministry of IPC to plan our future course of action. The participants appreciated the efforts of the President-PTF and his team for their great achievements at the National and International level, besides securing berths in the ATF board of Directors ITF Constitution Committees and ITF Coaches Commission. Road Map for the future was discussed and will be implemented in letter and spirit. Some of the points discussed were further up-gradation of the infrastructure, Players, Coaches and Officials development and enhanced focus on the development of junior players. Wheelchair tennis was inaugurated at the PTF Complex and was witnessed by the council members. Asif Abbasi, a renowned Wheel Chair tennis player and Khalid Rehmani Vice President Wheel Chair Tennis, briefed the President PTF and the other members on the progress and importance of Wheelchair Tennis. The President appreciated the efforts of Rehmani and his team and assured all possible support for their training and exposure to International Level.  

CRICKET - 02 Jan, 2022

ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup team records
Aamir Ali Janjua DUBAHI (January 2, 2021):-Fans across the globe are counting down the days to the start of the 2022 ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup and the chance to watch the brightest young superstars in action. Sixteen teams will be bidding for glory as the very best U19 players in the world come up against each other on the biggest stage, with West Indies hosting the tournament for the first time ever. But while silverware will be the primary goal, the teams will also be looking to etch their names in the history books by beating some of the long-standing records set over the last 34 years. And ahead of the latest edition, here’s a look at some of the most impressive team records from the ICC U19 Men’s CWC since the tournament first came into being in 1988. Highest inning totals Australia U19s bludgeoned 480 for the loss of just six wickets against Kenya back in 2002 - with a run rate of 9.6 an over - in what can only be described as a stunning display in Dunedin. That innings score would be the second-highest in ODI history if the senior side hit it, and they weren't bad with the ball either, bowling Kenya out for 50 inside 22 overs. Craig Simmons starred that day, hitting 155, but Shaun Marsh was also outstanding. Marsh’s 125 runs from 81 balls along with George Bailey's blockbuster 56 from 26 balls were enough to make 20th January 2002 a historic day in Australian cricket. New Zealand are some way off with the second-highest total, but their score of 436 for four against Kenya in Christchurch during the 2018 tournament shouldn't be sniffed at either. India can claim the third-highest innings total thanks to their score of 425 for three against Scotland in Dhaka in 2004 while Sri Lanka hit 419 for four against Kenya in 2018. Lowest Inning totals A record no team will want to usurp in this year’s tournament is currently held by Scotland, who finished with the lowest innings total in ICC U19 Men’s CWC history back in 2004. Their total of 22 against Australia in Chittagong means they hold the unfortunate distinction of being the tournament's only team ever to possess a run rate below one an over. In response, Australia knocked off the 23 runs needed to win in 3.5 overs to secure a 10-wicket victory with 277 balls remaining as Cameron Huckett (four for seven) played a starring role. Canada, Japan, and Bangladesh are all tied for second place with totals of 41. Canada slumped to their total against South Africa in Auckland during the 2002 tournament, while Japan's performance came against India in Bloemfontein in the 2020 edition. Bangladesh suffered a similar fate in Kuala Lumpur in 2008, with South Africa bowling them out for 41 to win by 201 runs after skipper Wayne Parnell had helped his side to 242 for eight. Most tournament wins India became the only side to win four ICC U19 Men’s CWC when they came out on top at the start of 2018 in New Zealand and they have won 63 of their 83 matches overall. Their previous tournament wins came in 2000, 2008, and 2012, making them the most successful side in history having never missed a tournament in the competition’s history. Bangladesh won the competition in South Africa for the first time two years ago and now they will be looking to become only the second side to win back-to-back titles. The only team able to make that claim as of 2022 is Pakistan, who won the tournament in 2004 and 2006 and have the third most wins with 56 from 81 matches played. The second most successful team in the competition’s history is Australia, who won the first tournament as hosts before winning the 2002 and 2010 editions in New Zealand. They remain the only side to win on home soil and have 57 wins from 79 matches. England, South Africa, West Indies and Bangladesh all have one title to their name. That means only seven of the 16 teams competing at this year's competition have won it before. Group C will see at least one potential new winner progress to the Super League. Most consecutive wins and losses Unsurprisingly, India also hold the record for the most consecutive wins, registering 11 consecutive victories from their 2018 title triumph through to the 2020 edition. Australia sit in second place again, with nine wins in a row that includes their 2002 title success through to the 2004 edition, while four teams have eight consecutive wins. India have achieved that feat on three occasions while Bangladesh, Pakistan and Australia have also registered eight consecutive wins in the history of the ICC U19 Men’s CWC. The unwanted record for most consecutive losses belongs to Papua New Guinea, who hold the top two spots with 21 defeats in a row and 13 consecutive losses. That first record started on their tournament debut in 1998 and concluded in 2008, defeating Bermuda by seven wickets in Johor to put an end to their losing streak. Papua New Guinea also lost 13 in a row between the 2012 and 2018 editions of the tournament, while Namibia have lost 11 consecutively (2008-2014) and Canada lost 10 in a row (2002-2004).

TENNIS - National 02 Jan, 2022

Begum Kulsum Tennis: Ushna trounces Sarah 2-1 in the final
Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (January 2, 2022):-Ushna Sohail overpowered Sarah Mehboob 2-1 to clinch the title of the Women’s Singles fixture of the ongoing 7th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Tournaments-2021-22 at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex Garden Avenue Islamabad on Sunday. The final score-line was 2-6, 6-2 and 6-2. Although Ushna lost the first set at 2-6, she bounced back in the match by winning the second set at 6-2. She maintained the same pace and power in the final set and finished in the similar style 6-2 to lift the Women’s Singles title of the prestigious national tournament. President, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Salim Saifullah Khan witnessed the three-set contest. In the Men's Singles, Mohammad Abid and Aqeel Khan confirmed their berths in the final after winning their respective semifinals at the same venue. The final will be played on Monday (January 3, 2022) at 1:30 pm at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex. In the first semifinal, Mohammad Abid had to toil hard in the court to overcome his challenger Muzammil Murtaza after a three sets a nail and bite contest. Muzammil claimed the first set easily and conceded a single game. However, Mohammad Abid displayed a quality game in the second set and did not allow his rival to settle on the court. He squared the match at 1-1 after ending the penultimate game at 6-3. Abid kept the pressure on Muzammil in the last game too, as he hit powerful strokes from down the line. The winning guy was also looking good in service and volleys, as he finished the match with the score-line of 1-6, 6-3 and 6-4. Later, in the second semifinal, Aqeel Khan ousted Mohammad Shoaib 2-0 and reached the final of the top national ranking tennis fixture. The final score-line was 6-3 and 6-2. Shoaib, who defeated top national lad Aqeel Khan twice in last December 2021 in two different tournaments in capital city Islamabad once in semifinal and once in final but he could not resist this time in a vital contest. Although Aqeel had crushed him (Shoaib) in the last national tournament, it was expected a close contest today but it proved a single sided affair. Results: Ladies Singles (Finals): Ushna Suhail beat Sarah Mahboob 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 Men's Singles (Semi-Finals): Mohammad Abid beat Muzammil Murtaza 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 Aqeel Khan beat Mohammad Shoaib 6-3, 6-2 Boys’ Under-18 Singles (Semi-Finals): Hasheesh Kumar beat Ahmed Nael Qureshi 6-0, 6-4 Sami Zeb beat Mahatir Mohammad 6-4, 6-1 Girls’ Under-18 Singles (Semi-Finals): Amna Ali Qayum beat Saher Aleem 6-1, 6-0 Natalia Zaman beat Sheeza Sajid 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 Boys’ Under-14 Singles (Semi-Finals): Asad Zaman bt Abubakar Talha 4-0, 5-4(2) Mohammad Salar beat Mohammad Ibrahim 2-4, 5-4(3), 4-2 Boys / Girls Under-12 Singles (Semi-Finals): Amir Mazari beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 4-1, 4-1 Abubakar Talha beat Samer Zaman 4-1, 4-1.  

CRICKET - Int News 02 Jan, 2022

Day-2: Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Bangladesh score 175 for 2
SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT Mount Maunganui, New Zealand (January 2, 2022):-Tourist team Bangladesh produced sparking performance on the second day of the Mount Maunganui Test both with the ball and bat, as they restricted Black Caps at 328 runs with magic bowling and later they were 175 for 2 in 67 overs at the close of the Day-2 game. Shanto was the busier of the two batters, hitting 64 off 109 balls. He struck seven fours and a slog-swept six that brought up his half-century. He drove the ball well on both sides of the wicket, and his best shot was possibly the cut he played against Wagner, when he moved well outside his leg stump and threaded the ball through gully and point. He fell in the last hour when Wagner got rid of him with a conventional outswinger coming from over the wicket. Shanto's uppish drive was well caught at gully by Will Young. Earlier in the day, New Zealand lost their last five wickets for 70 runs, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz picking up three of those. He had Kyle Jamieson caught at long-on, Southee at short midwicket, and Wagner caught behind in a burst that kept the home side on the back foot. Summarized Scorecard: Day-2 (New Zealand vs Bangladesh): New Zealand Batting (First Innings): 328 all out in 108.1 overs Devon Conway 122 (227 balls, 4X16, 6X1), Ross Taylor 31 (64 balls 4X5), Henry Nicholls 75 (127 balls 4X12). Bangladesh Bowling (First Innings): 175 for 2 in 67 overs Shoriful Islam (3 for 69), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (3 for 86), Mominul Haque (2 for 6). BANGLADESH Batting (First Innings): Shadman Islam 22 (55 balls 4X1), Mahmudul Hasan Joy 70 not out (211 balls 4X7 ), Najmul Hossain Shanto 64 (109 balls 4x7 6X1) Yet to bat: Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das †, Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam New Zealand Bowling: (2 for 27) Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Toss: Bangladesh, elected to field first Bangladesh tour of New Zealand ICC World Test Championship

SQUASH - Int News 02 Jan, 2022

Pakistan Squash Touches at Lowest Ebb in Year 2021
Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (January 2, 2022):-Professionals Squash Association (PSA) has released the players ranking of new year January 2022, as Pakistan guys completely disappointed the whole nation as well as top officials of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF). Pakistan’s four lads are in top 100 only, as Tayyab Aslam is on 46th spot, Asim Khan 57th, Nasir Iqbal 79th and Israr Ahmed Khan 90th. The results of the international squash tournaments in which Pakistani players participated, which were held home and away during the year of 2021, divulge the performance of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), as all the affairs of squash are being run under the supervision of Senior Vice President (SVP) of squash federation Aamir Masood. Not a solitary Pakistani player could win even a single tournament of $US 20, 0000 or more prize money during the whole year 2021, as Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International had $US 30,000 and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) International had $US 20,000 prize money which were taken place in Islamabad and Karachi respectively. It is pertinent to mention here that Tayyab Aslam was top seed player in Chief of Air Staff Squash Championship 2021. Results are enough to expose the performance of squash federation and there is no need to comment more on it. All detail results are as under: International Tournaments 1. Hyderabad Gymkhana Satellite Tournament for Women was held from 17 – 19 January, 21 with US$ 600 prize money.  Zynab Khan won the final. 2. BISL in collaboration with Punjab Squash Association organized 4th BISL Southern Punjab International Squash Tournament for Men & Women at DHA Multan, from February 11 to 15, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money each.  In the Men’s final Nasir Iqbal defeated Asim Khan whereas in Women final Madina Zafar beat Zynab Khan and won the tournament titles.  Coupled with the above PSA event, BISL-International League was also conducted at DHA Multan.  Besides Pakistan, a large number of international players from Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Jamaica, Lotivia, Serbia, Switzerland & USA also participated in Men & Women events. 3. SOAP Engineering Squash Open was held at Houston (USA), April 7 to 10, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money.  Amna Fayyaz from Pakistan lost in the Quarter Finals. 4. Life Time International was held in the USA from 08 – 11 April, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Abdul Malik from Pakistan lost in the 2nd round whereas Ahsan Ayaz played in the quarter finals. 5. Texas International held in the USA from 29 Apr – 02 May, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Abdul Malik from Pakistan lost in the 2nd round. 6. Japan Satellite Evnet-1 held in Japan from May 2-3, 2021 with US$ 1,500 prize money. Haris Iqbal and Abdul Malik from Pakistan lost in the 1st round of the tournament. 7. Auston South Squash Open held in the USA from 20 – 23 May, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Abdul Malik from Pakistan lost in the 2nd round. 8. Atlanta Open held in the USA from 02 – 06 June, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Huzaifa Ibrahim from Pakistan played the 1st round whereas Abdul Malik lost in the 2nd round. 9. PSF Satellite-1 Tournament for Men was held at Islamabad from 08 – 09 July, 21 with US$ 1,000 Noor Zaman won the final. 10. PSF Satellite-2 Tournament for Men was held at Islamabad from 10 – 11 July, 21 with US$ 1,000.  Noor Zaman won the final. 11. PSF Satellite-3 Tournament for Men was held at Islamabad from 12 – 13 July, 21 with US$ 1,000.  Hamza Sharif won the final. 12. PSF Satellite-4 Tournament for Men was held at Islamabad from 014 – 15 July, 21 with US$ 1,000.  Noor Zaman won the final. 13. PSF-Combaxx Sports Squash Championship was held at Islamabad from 27 – 31 Aug, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money. Nasir Iqbal won the championship by beating Tayyab Aslam in the final. 14. Marrieta Open was held in the USA, from 8 – 12 Sept, 21 with US$ 25,000 prize money.  Abdul Malik from Pakistan played the 1st round. 15. The Egyptian Open was held in Cairo (Egypt) from 10 – 17 Sept, 21 with US$ 295,000 prize money.  Tayyab Aslam from Pakistan played the 1st round. 16. Nash Cup was held in Canada from 14 – 18 Sept, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money. Rafi Khan from Pakistan played the 1st round. 17. Queen City Open was held in the USA from 22 – 26 Sept, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money.  Abdul Malik and Nasir Iqbal participated wherein Nasir Iqbal lost in the semifinals. 18. The Boston Open was held in the USA from 30 Sep – 03 Oct, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money. Ahsan Ayaz from Pakistan played in the Quarter Finals. 19. Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International for Men & Combaxx International for Women was held at Islamabad from 11 – 15 Oct, 2021 with US$ 30,000 and 12,000 were prize money for men & women respectively.  Besides Pakistan, a large number of players from Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Spain, England and Russia participated. Tayab Aslam lost in the Semi Finals of Men event whereas Sadia Gul & Noor Ul Huda reached Quarter Finals of Women event. 20. BangabanduIspahani Squash Tournament was held in Bangladesh from 20 – 24 October, 21 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Noor Zaman from Pakistan stood runner up during the tournament. 21. The Texas Open was held in the USA from October 20 t0 24, 2021 with US$ 12,000 prize money.  Ahsan Ayaz, Asim Khan & Abdul Malik from Pakistan participated. Asim Khan played the 2nd round. 22. Canadian Open for Women was held from 20 – 24 October, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money.  Maria Toor played the 2nd round. 23. Hamilton Open for Women was held in the USA from 26 – 30 Oct, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money.  Amna Fayyaz and Noreena Shams lost in the 1st round. 24. The 15th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) International for Men was held at Karachi from 02 – 06 Nov, 21 with US$ 20,000 prize money.  Apart from Pakistan, international players from Egypt, Hong Kong, Kuwait and USA also participated.  Tayyab Aslam from Pakistan played in the Semi Finals of the event. 25. The London Open for Women was held in England from 17 – 21 Nov, 21 with US$ 20,000 prize money. Madina Zafar played the 1st round. 26. Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur from 23 – 27 Nov, 21 with US$ 50,000 prize money.  Tayab Aslam &Asim Khan participated. Asim lost in the 1st round whereas Tayyab Aslam played the 2nd round. 27. The 20th Asian Squash Team Championship was played in Kualalumpur (Malaysia) between 30 Nov – 04 Dec, 21.  A group of 12 Teams entered in Men 's event including India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Japan, Iran, Korea, Philippines, Iraq, Singapore, Sri Lanka & Indonesia. These Teams were divided into 02 Pools.  India, Pakistan, Japan, Philippines, Iraq and Indonesia were in Pool-A, whereas, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Iran, Korea, Singapore and Sri Lanka are in Pool-B.  Pakistan team comprised of Tayyab Aslam, Asim Khan, Amaad Fareed and Nasir Iqbal and finished at No 5 in the championship. 28. 21st Asian Individual Squash Championship for Men & Women was organized by Pakistan Squash Federation at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad from December 15 to 19, 2021.  The Men's event had a draw of 32 players whereas the Women's event had 16 players’ draw. Apart from Pakistan, a group of international players, officials and referees from Hong Kong, Iran, Kuwait, Malaysia, Qatar, Singapore & Sri Lanka participated.  The Women Event was won by Tong Tsz Wing from Hong Kong however, Pakistani girls could play the 1st round.  In the Men's Event, Ng Eain Yow from Malaysia won the Title. Nasir Iqbal from Pakistan could reach the Semi Finals.  29. Punjab International Squash Tournament was held at Lahore from 21 – 25 Dec, 21 with US$ 6,000 Pakistani players from various parts of the country participating in the tournament. Asim Khan won the tournament. 30. Chief Minister Punjab International held at Lahore from 27 – 31 Dec, 21 with US$ 6,000 prize money. It was an all Pakistani players fixture. Tayyab Aslam beat Israr Ahmed Khan in the final.

SPORTS NEWS - National 02 Jan, 2022

Shaheen Shah Afridi calls on IG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar (Sports Report):-Superstar Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi called on Inspector General (IG) Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Moazzam Jahan Ansari in his office at Central Police Office Peshawar on Saturday. The IGP also offered to appoint Shaheen Shah Afridi as the brand ambassador of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Force for establishing close and cordial relations between the police and the people, which he gladly accepted as a great honor for him. ? Talking to IGP, Shaheen Shah Afridi revealed that his father and uncle had also made valuable sacrifices for the nation by being part of law enforcement agencies. Appreciating the sacrifices made by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in the ongoing war on terror, Shaheen Afridi said that he was immensely happy and proud of the bravery and unparalleled sacrifices made by the police of the province at the national and international level.

CRICKET - Int News 02 Jan, 2022

India fined for slow over-rate in the first Test against South Africa
Islamabad (Sports Desk):-India have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the first Test held in Centurion. Andrew Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after India was one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 20 per cent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time. In addition, as per Article 16.11 of the ICC Men’s World Test Championship Playing Conditions, a side is penalised one point for each over short. Consequently, India will lose one point from their points tally for this offence. Captain, Virat Kohli pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing. Umpires Marais Erasmus, Adrian Holdstock, Allahudien Paleker and Bongani Jele leveled the charge.

CRICKET - 02 Jan, 2022

Runs, wickets and catches: Under-19 World Cup Individual records
Sports Bulletin Report DUBAHI (January 2, 2022):-The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has long been a nursery for the games’ future stars and the 2022 tournament will be no different. This month, the world’s most exciting teenagers will arrive en masse to the West Indies dreaming of runs, wickets and ultimately, glory. However, they will have to go some to break some of the individual records that have been amassed in the previous 13 editions. MOST RUNS There’s a familiar name at the top of the runs column but instead of plundering boundaries for England, like he does now, Eoin Morgan competed for Ireland at the ICC U19 Men’s CWC in both 2004 and 2006. He played 13 times across the two tournaments and underlined his class by scoring 606 runs at an average of 50.50, including two centuries. Pakistan’s Babar Azam, another global superstar, is second on the list with 585, while other familiar names in the top 10 include West Indies’ Kraigg Brathwaite (548), India’s Shikhar Dhawan (505) and Australia’s Shaun Marsh (471). Dhawan scored all 505 of his runs in just one tournament in 2004, the most by any one batter in one competition. HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORE West Indies’ Donovan Pagon held this record for 16 years but in the space of just six days, it was broken twice. Pagon scored 176 against Scotland in 2002 in Dunedin and, again in New Zealand, the record fell in 2018. First, it was home favourite Jakob Bhula who set a new highest score, as he hit 10 fours and five sixes in a 144-ball 180 against Kenya. Kenya were back in action six days on and were again on the wrong side of history as Sri Lanka’s Hasitha Boyagoda his 28 fours in a 152-ball 191. MOST CENTURIES Most players only compete in a handful of ICC U19 Men’s CWC matches in their lives, so racking up hundreds can be difficult to do. England’s Jack Burnham and India’s Dhawan currently share the record, with three each. Burnham set his across six matches in 2016, while Dhawan’s three also came in one edition of the tournament in 2004. HIGHEST PARTNERSHIP Burnham had a stellar campaign in 2016 and he holds another record alongside current England Test batter Dan Lawrence. The pair put on a mighty 303 for the second wicket in England’s match against Fiji in 2016, a game they won by 299 runs. Lawrence was named Player of the Match for his superb 174, while Burnham was not far behind by making 148. New Zealand’s BJ Watling and Brad Wilson are second on this list, after combining for 273 against Scotland in 2004. MOST WICKETS The leading wicket-takers list is packed with familiar names.  England’s Tim Bresnan, an Ashes series winner, took 25 wickets in 13 matches between 2002 and 2004, while South Africa’s left-arm paceman Wayne Parnell snared 23 in just nine. But top of the order is Zimbabwe’s Wesley Madhevere, who competed in three tournaments in 2016, 2018 and the last in 2020. The spinner has played 18 times and has 28 wickets to his name, with best figures of five for 24, but the most wickets in one tournament belongs to Bangladesh’s Enamul Haque – who took 22 in 2004. That’s three more than Wayne Holdsworth (Australia, 1988), Mushtaq Ahmed (Pakistan, 1988), Riaz Afridi (Pakistan, 2004) and Reece Topley (England, 2012). Afridi is also one of four players, alongside his compatriot Anwar Ali, Afghanistan's Shafiqullah Ghafari and Ireland’s Greg Thompson, to take two five-wicket hauls. BEST BOWLING FIGURES Australia’s Lloyd Pope tore through England’s batting line-up in Queenstown in 2018, the leg-spinner taking an incredible eight for 35 from 9.4 overs. Pope is the only player in tournament history to take eight wickets in an innings, but there are a few with seven – including current New Zealand star Trent Boult, who took seven for 20 against Malaysia in 2008. MOST CATCHES One for the wicketkeepers, India’s Sarfaraz Khan has taken the most catches in tournament history by safely grabbing 13 in 12 matches. That’s one more than West Indies’ Narsingh Deonarine and three more than Zimbabwe’s Sean Ervine.

SPORTS NEWS - National 01 Jan, 2022

NAVY SHOOTERS WIN THE CNS OPEN SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Karachi (Sports Report):-Pakistan Navy claimed the title of the 6th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Open Shooting championship by winning 20 gold medals at the end of the day-7 competitions at Pakistan Navy Shooting Rang Karachi. Pakistan Army team remained on second position with 13 gold medals while WAPDA could lift one gold in the national championship. Results (Day-7): Double Trap (Men): Pakistan Army won Gold, Navy Silver and PAF Bronze Medal in team categories. In individual category, Pakistan Navy Shooter, Owais Ali won Gold, Farrukh Nadeem and Junaid Ali Zulfiqar from Pakistan Army won Silver and Bronze Medals. 10m Air Pistol Men (Individual Event): In individual category Pakistan Navy shooter Abdul Majid won Gold, Zeeshan from Pakistan Army Silver and Rayyan Hassan from Navy won Bronze Medal. 10m Air Pistol Women (Individual Event): In individual category Pakistan Navy Shooters Mafia Rauf & Hania Zehra won Gold & Silver, Waniya from Pakistan Army won Bronze Medal. Double Trap Men (Team Position): 1st Farrukh Nadeem, Junaid Ali Zulfiqar, Amir Iqbal (Army) Gold 2nd Owais Ali, Mohammad Mubeen, Amin Ullah (Navy) Silver 3rd Waqas Khan, Mehdi, Abdul Wahid (PAF) Bronze 10m Air Pistol Men (Individual Event): 1st Abdul Majid (Navy) Gold 2nd Zeeshan Khan (Army) Silver 3rd Rayyan Hassan (Navy) Bronze 10m Air Pistol Women (Individual Event): 1st Mafia Rauf (Navy) Gold 2nd Hania Zahra (Navy) Silver 3rd Waniya (Army) Bronze                                     Medals Table (Day-7) a.            NAVY                   20                           19                           08                                           47 b.            ARMY                  13                           13                           08                                           34 c.             WAPDA               01                           --                              01                                         02 d.            HEC                     --                             01                           04                                           05 e.            SINDH                 --                             01                           03                                           04 f.             PAF                      --                             --                             09                                           09 g.            FRA                     --                             --                             01                                           01 Grand Total                        34                            34                            34                                         102

CRICKET - Int News 01 Jan, 2022

Day-1: New Zealand vs Bangladesh: New Zealand score 258 for 5
Sports Bulletin Report Mount Maunganui (January 1, 2022):-Hosts New Zealand posted 258 for 5 runs on the board in the first Test match against Bangladesh that started at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand on Saturday. Bangladesh decided to field first after winning the toss. Devon Conway returned from injury and promptly struck his second century in Test cricket, on his home debut in the format. New Zealand, as a result, finished ahead of Bangladesh on the first day in Mount Maunganui, going to stumps 258 for 5 on New Year's Day. Conway scored 122 off 227 balls with 16 fours and a six over midwicket, which brought up his fifty after lunch. He steadied New Zealand after an early wicket with a 138-run second wicket stand with Will Young, who made 52. Ebadot also got a reward at the end of the day when he had Tom Blundell bowled off the inside edge, giving Bangladesh something to be pleased about as they trudged off the ground. Much of the day had belonged to the hosts, though. Shoriful removed New Zealand's stand-in captain Tom Latham in the fourth over of the morning - the left-arm quick got one to nip back into Latham, who inside edged the ball on to his pad and it lobbed behind where wicketkeeper Liton Das dived in front of the first slip to complete the catch. It was a big wicket given Latham was averaging 90-plus against Bangladesh before this game.
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