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PCB names officials for Pakistan-West Indies series
Hammad Ahmed Kayani
KARACHI (October 28, 2021):-Former Test cricketer and member of PCB’s elite panel of match referees Ali Naqvi will lead the playing control team in the three One-Day Internationals between Pakistan Women and West Indies Women at the National Stadium, Karachi on 8, 11 and 14 November.
The on-field umpiring responsibilities will be shared amongst Asif Yaqoob, Faisal Afridi and Rashid Riaz – all on the PCB’s elite panel of umpires.
The match officials’ appointments in detail are below:
8 Nov – 1st ODI. Rashid Riaz and Asif Yaqoob (on-field umpires) and Faisal Afridi (reserve umpire). Ali Naqvi (match referee)
11 Nov – 2nd ODI. Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi (on-field umpires) and Rashid Riaz (reserve umpire). Ali Naqvi (match referee)
14 Nov – 3rd ODI. Asif Yaqoob and Rashid Riaz (on-field umpires) and Faisal Afridi (reserve umpire). Ali Naqvi (match referee).
AS Ali Trophy: KPK and Sindh claim victories
SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT
ISLAMABAD (October 28, 2021):-Khyber PakhtunKawa and Sindh have won their matches in the AS Ali Blind Cricket Trophy 2021 after beating their opponents on Thursday at Faisalabad. Col (Rtd) Ijaz Ahmed Nasir, Special Assistant to Chairman Interloop Ltd inaugurated the event. He was accompanied by Syed Sultan Shah, Chairman Pakistan Blind Cricket Council.
Results (Day-1):
Islamabad-AJK Vs KPK: (Venue: Boranwali Cricket Ground Faisalabad)
1st Match of the event was played between Islamabad-AJK and KPK. KPK won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Islamabad-AJK scored competitive 366 runs in stipulated 40 overs by losing their 6 wickets. Mohammad Salman played excellent innings of 90 runs (off 77 balls) and Anees Javed made unbeaten 82* runs (off 54 balls). Shahzeb Haider took 1 wicket.
KPK in reply chased down the target in 35 overs for the loss of 1 wicket. Nisar Ali played a captain’s knock and he made outstanding 213* runs (off 120 balls) helped his side to beat Islamabad-AJK by 9 wickets. Mohammad Talha scored 109 runs (off 76 balls). Ejaz Hussain claimed 1 wicket.
Result: KPK won by 9 Wickets
Man of the Match: Nisar Ali
Sindh Vs Punjab (Venue: Cricket Ground of Sports Complex Chak No 8 Faisalabad)
Sindh won the toss and asked Punjab to take guard. Punjab made par score of 331 runs by losing 9 wickets in allotted 40 overs. Muhammad Akram was the top scorer for his side with 80 runs off (53 balls), Atiq ur Rehman chipped in with 72 runs (off 74 balls). Amjad Hussain claimed 2 wickets while Badar Munir, Muhammad Safdar, Muhammad Rashid and Riasat Khan took 1 wicket each.
Sindh reached the target in 36.3 overs by losing their 4 wickets. Mohammad Rashid played wonderful inning of 86 runs (off 68 balls) and Riasat Khan scored brilliant 80 runs (off 59 balls). Mohammad Akram took 2 wickets while Sajid Nawaz and Kamil shared a wicket each.
Result: Sindh won by 6 Wickets
Man of the Match: Mohammad Rashid
MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 28 Oct, 2021
Sports Desk
ISLAMABAD (October 28, 2021):-Every year, October 28 is a special date for the international judo community, a day of celebration of our sport, on the birthday of our founder, Jigoro Kano Shihan. In 2021, on World Judo Day, we celebrate judo under the theme of SOLIDARITY.
We have proven that with unity and solidarity, we can overcome any obstacles: we have managed to organize safe and fair competitions, including a successful World Championship and Olympic Judo Competition and we kept the International Judo Family together. Working as a team, creating fair conditions in a reliable environment yielded together the judo community and I am sure that this made us all stronger.
Whether individually or as a team, judokas worldwide proved that solidarity is not just a notion. The International Judo Federation created and implemented a number of projects which would have not been possible without solidarity: judo in refugee camps, the Olympic Judo Refugee team, the first ever online Judo Festival, challenges for the young and older judoka equally, sustainability related projects. Our goal was to stay connected and support each other, to show that we are a united family and we will not leave anyone behind!
One of the best judo moments of Tokyo 2020 was the first ever Olympic Mixed Team event, where solidarity and team spirit prevailed in an exceptional manner. I strongly believe that this unforgettable day shaped the hearts and minds of many young judoka, who now know without any doubt that nothing is impossible and together we can achieve outstanding performances.
Today, I would like to wish all judokas in the world a Happy World Judo Day, lots of health and success in all their endeavors! I would like to congratulate all athletes, coaches, the IJF member National Federations and Continental Unions, as well as the IJF Executive Committee, the IJF Commissions and staff for their work and results.
Golden Stars beat Fazal Memorial
LAHORE (October 28, 2021):- The Golden stars cricket club beat Fazal Memorial cricket club by 77 runs in the Dosti Cup Cricket Tournament at Township whites ground.
The winning team scored 249 for 7 in 35 overs fixture. Mahad Bajwa was top scorer with 72 runs, as he hit five fours and one six during his innings. Kashif Ali and Zamin Ali respectively contributed 45 and 43 runs.
Summarized scorecard:
Golden Star Cricket Club: 249/7 in 35 Overs (Mahad Bajwa 72 4X5, 6X1, Kashif Ali 45,Zamin Ali 43,& Zain 15, ALI 5/42, Kamran 2/32)
Fazal Memorail Cricket Club: 171/all out in 32 Overs (Ali 51, Waseem 15 Ihsan 14, Mohammad Shehrooz 2/10, Asad Ali Asif 2/24, Abdul Rehman 2/30, Zain Jutt 2/33, Ali Raza 2/33)
(Press Release)
Three female players test corona positive
Sports Reporter
Karachi (October 28, 2021):-Three squad members of the national women’s team participating in the pre-West Indies series camp at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre have tested positive for Covid-19.
These members tested positive in the routine Covid-19 testing yesterday and are under 10-day quarantine, which ends on 6 November.
The other squad members will remain in isolation till 2 November and undergo tests every alternate day, starting tomorrow, to stem any potential spread of the virus.
As per the PCB Covid-19 Protocols, all squad members had joined the bio-secure environment after returning two negative tests. These squad members had been vaccinated for Covid-19 in May.
Pakistan and West Indies will play three ODIs on 8, 11 and 14 November at the National Stadium.
Two days hockey trials on October 29 and 30 to select junior squad
Sports Reporter
ISLAMABAD (October 28, 2021):-The two-day trials for the final formation of the 18-member National Junior Squad participating in the Junior World Hockey Cup will be held on October 29 and 30 at Abdul Sattar Edhi Hockey Stadium, Karachi.
The National Hockey Selection Committee will review the performances and abilities of the players participating in the National Junior Hockey Training Camp in two-day trials. President Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Brigadier (Retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar will also be present for final approval during the formation of the National Junior Hockey Team by the PHF Selection Committee while Secretary General Pakistan Hockey Federation Olympian Asif Bajwa will also accompany him to review the performance of the players.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has issued a letter to the National Hockey Selection Committee for the final formation of the national junior hockey team on 29th and 30th October 2021. The Pakistan Hockey Federation's Selection Committee includes Olympian Manzoor Jr. (Chairman), Olympian Kaleemullah, Olympian Nasir Ali, Olympian Ayaz Mahmood, Olympian Khalid Hameed and Olympian Wasim Feroz.
Pakistan Hockey Federation to host practice matches between national junior hockey team and national senior hockey camp players in Lahore. The National Junior Hockey Team will arrive at Lahore on November 3, 2021 for practice matches with the players participating in the Senior Hockey Camp in preparation for the Junior World Cup. The first two matches will be played at the National Hockey Stadium Lahore on November 6 and 7 under the auspices of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, while the last two matches will be played on November 9 and 10 after a one-day break on November 8.
The World Junior Hockey Cup will be played in Bhubaneswar, India from November 24 to December 5 this year 2021. The Pakistan Juniors Hockey Team will play its first match against Germany on November 24 and Pakistan will face Egypt on November 27. The National Hockey Squad will play its last match of the Pool Round against Argentina on November 28.
CRICKET - 28 Oct, 2021
Special Report
LAHORE (October, 27, 2021):-The second round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 started with a century scored in each of the three matches.
Southern Punjab’s Tayyab Tahir recorded his maiden first-class century with an impressive 181 not out at a healthy strike rate of 80 against Balochistan at Multan Cricket Stadium on the first day.
Tayyab anchored Southern Punjab to 344 for three in 81.3 overs as he smashed 19 fours and four sixes. The right-handed batter stitched partnerships worth 90 and 191 with Umar Siddiq (32 off 70) and Imran Rafiq (81 off 122).
At Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, Sindh finished the day on 260 for four, thanks to incredible 129 from Saad Khan and 94 not out from captain Fawad Alam.
Sindh were reduced to 16 for three as Imran Khan Snr accounted for last match’s centurion Khurram Manzoor (eight) and Test batter Asad Shadiq (0), while Sharjeel Khan was sent packing by Sameen Gul.
Saad and Fawad added 191 for the fourth wicket to rescue Sindh, before Saad, who smoked 14 fours and a six in his 195-ball stay, was dismissed by off-spinner Sajid Khan. Fawad will resume Sindh’s innings with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Hasan.
Northern’s Faizan Riaz smashed his second century of the tournament, as he was unbeaten on 146 against Central Punjab when stumps were drawn at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Faizan, to date, has struck 15 fours off 221 balls and will be continuing an undefeated fourth wicket stand of 202 with Sarmad Bhatti, who stroked an unbeaten 81.
Central Punjab had a good start to the day after their captain Azhar Ali elected to bowl as they had two Northern batters – Mohammad Huraira and Umar Amin – back in the pavilion by 4.3 overs. Huraira was dismissed LBW by Ehsan Adil and Umar was caught off Bilawal Iqbal.
Nasir Nawaz, however, held an end with his 46 off 71.
Scores in brief:
Southern Punjab choose to bat after winning the toss against Balochistan at Multan Cricket Stadium
Southern Punjab 344-3, 81.3 overs (Tayyab Tahir 181 not out, Imran Rafiq 81, Umar Siddiq 32, Zain Abbas 30)
Innings points – Southern Punjab 3, Balochistan 1
Sindh choose to bat after winning the toss against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Sindh 260-4, 79.3 overs (Saad Khan 129, Fawad Alam 94 not out; Imran Khan Snr 2-37)
Innings points – Sindh 2, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 1
Central Punjab elected to bowl after winning the toss against Northern at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Northern 281-3, 80 overs (Faizan Riaz 146 not out, Sarmad Bhatti 81 not out, Nasir Nawaz 46)
Innings points – Northern 2, Central Punjab 1
FOOTBALL - FIFA News 28 Oct, 2021
Mohammad Kabir
Rawalpindi (October 28, 2021):-yallpur Club Faisalabad beat Huma Club Islamabad 1-0 in the 13th Pakistan Premier Football League (PPFL) 2021 match at Municipal Stadium here.
Two teams fought well and engaged in a 0-0 draw at the end of the first half. A lone goal was scored by Hussain Abbas in the 73th minute for Lyallpur Club. Players of Huma Club tried to equalize the score but could not succeed.
Khaleeq uz Zaman received a yellow card for Huma Club for foul play. Referees Ahmad Rauf, Mehboob Ali and Majid Khan supervised the match. Salauddin Awan was the match commissioner.
Twelve teams from across the country are participating in the league, including Defending Champion Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), Pakistan Army, Sui Southern Gas Company, Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA),Muslim Club Chaman, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Wapda, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines, Lyallpur FC, Karachi United and Huma Club Islamabad.
West Indies: Holder replaces McCoy
SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT
Dubai (October 28, 2021):-The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 has approved Jason Holder as a replacement for Obed McCoy in the West Indies squad.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 has approved Jason Holder as a replacement for Obed McCoy in the West Indies squad.
All-rounder Holder, who has played 199 international matches including 27 T20Is, was named as a replacement after McCoy was ruled out due to a leg injury. Holder was a reserve as per the allowance for teams to travel with extra players in view of COVID-19 quarantine requirements.
The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 consists of Chris Tetley (Head of Events, Chair), Clive Hitchcock (ICC Senior Cricket Operations Manager), Rahul Dravid and Dhiraj Malhotra (BCCI Representatives), Simon Doull and Ian Bishop (Independent Members).
Namibia defeat Scotland by 4 wickets
Report:- ABDULLAH ASJAD
Islamabad (October 27, 2021):-Namibia claimed a great win against Scotland by 4 wickets in the ICC Men’s World T20 Cup 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
According to information, Namibian captain Richie Berrington won the toss and invited opposition to bat first. Namibians Lefty bowler Ruben Trumpelman bowled excellent and got out three batters in first over of match. Left arm medium pacer Jan frynklicn picked up 2 wickets for 10 runs while JJ Smit took solitary wicket and restricted to Scotties on109 runs in 20 over game.
Namibia chased 109 runs in 19th over with 4 wickets in hand. Opener Craig Williams scored 23 runs in 29 balls while second opener Michael van Lingen added 18 runs in 24 deliveries.
Earlier, Scotland started his batting very poorly and loss 3 wickets in first over of the game and gave low total to Namibia for the chase. Scotland’s wicket keeper batter Matthew Cross scored 19 runs in 33 balls while Michael Leask played a batter innings and scored 44 runs in 27 balls. Scotland bowler Michael Leask got 2 wickets for 12 runs in 2 overs while Brad Wheal, Josh Davey and Safyaan Sharif shared one wicket each. Ruben Trumpelmann awarded man of the match.
Scores in brief
Namibia beat Scotland at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi by four wickets
Scotland 109 for eight, in 20 overs (Michael Leask 44, Chris Greaves 25; Ruben Trumpelmann 3/17, Jan Frylinck 2/10)
Namibia 115 for six, in 19.1 overs (JJ Smit 32 not out, Craig Williams 23; Michael Leask 2/12, Brad Wheal 1/14)
Player of the Match: Ruben Trumpelmann (Namibia)
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