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July 31, 2018
Peshawar Zalmi announces Azadi Cup in August in KP under the umbrella of Zalmi Foundation. 

"In the auspicious month of August, Peshawar Zalmi announces the launch of Azadi Cup in KPK which is going to provide a platform for the youth to showcase their talent yet again".


To further enhance the excitement of the youth for the Independence fever, Peshawar Zalmi brings you the Azadi Cup which will have 60 teams compete against each other. Top 6 teams will go for the final rounds. Chairman Peshawar Zalmi Mr Javed Afridi expressed his feelings by saying that "The players who benefited from the Zalmi Haier 100 pitches project will be seen in action in the Azadi Cup. We believe that the practice they have done on these pitches will be put to good use in the Azadi Cup 2018. Peshawar Zalmi is committed to facilitating our youth in every way we can". 

Zalmi Foundation is determined to provide the youth with a platform to showcase their talents and hence we are always coming up with new and improved ways to take this mission forward.

#ZalmiAzadiCup will he Start on 7th August in Peshawar and final will be held on 14th August.

Peshawar Zalmi Media Department
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January 21, 2018

LAHORE – Netherlands world class dragfliker (short corner) specialist Floris Jen Bovelnder termed its being like-home coming as he is back to Pakistan after almost two decades and he is highly thankful to Pakistan Hockey Federation President Brig (R) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and his close friend and former rival Shahbaz Ahmed Senior for giving him this opportunity.

Bovelnder, who was dubbed as undisputed king of short corners expressed these views During an exclusive interview with The Sports Reporter's Special Correspondent Raja Mohsin Ijaz on Saturday, he further said, it’s always been great to visit Pakistan, as it is the century, where we managed to win hockey world cup, the only world cup, I had managed to win in Lahore, it was not a happy moment for the hosts Pakistan, as we managed to beat them, but trust me, I along with my teammates were highly surprised to witness that despite Pakistan lost the final against Netherlands, the local crowd was supporting us, I feel for Pakistan team, but, winning world cup is always a special moment, I had strong rivalry with one of the most decorated, blessed players Pakistan and world hockey had ever witnessed Shahbaz Senior, we were rivals on the pitch for more than a decade, but we had tremendous respect for each other off the pitch.

He further said, having witnessed Pakistan juniors playing against the international XI, it was good feeling, I can see, Pakistan had few good juniors, whom if properly trained and provided with international exposure, might went onto serve Pakistan hockey for decades, as they are still very young, but they played very well in the first 15 minutes and put much experienced International XI under enormous pressure, which was good to see, as I had witnessed green shirts rise and also sadly, they are not enjoying same success, which they use to enjoy during the Shahbaz era, having said that, Pakistan team committed too many mistakes, which was expected, as they had not played against such professional players before and they are bound to learn with each passing day.

When asked what was the difference he had noticed between Shahbaz playing days and now and as a great, where he finds Pakistan team lack and whether he thinks Shahbaz and Brig Khokhar are the perfect ones who could take Pakistan hockey where it belongs, Bovelnder, as I was not interacted with Pakistan hockey since long, I can’t exactly say where they lack and what were the reasons behind their downfall, but on the whole when sports suffer, there is naturally sharp decline witnessed in all sports not only hockey, there are lot of reasons, live telecast of matches is a major factor behind youth are not taking interest in hockey, while school, college hockey is also important to attract youth, I seriously think, as a former great Shahbaz is the man, along with a highly dedicated President Brig Khalid, who both look highly determined and want to take Pakistan hockey to new heights, in fact, I came to Pakistan just because of m y friend Shahbaz, I found Pakistanis are highly passionate, although it was highly thin crowd present on the first match, but even then, when Pakistan team took lead, there was awesome noise, crowd rose to their seats and there was clearly a sense of expectation, while former greats were also present to buck up juniors, that was highly significant, as far as I along with other greats are concern, I am highly honoured that PHF inducted us to hall of Fame, which is indeed huge honour for me, i cherish this moment that I am the part of the international hockey returning to Pakistan and frankly, I would love to help Pakistan hockey stand back to its feet, yes, if you ask me whether I feel any insecurity or I want to travel to this part again, I will definitely say, yes, I never feel any kind of security issue, that’s why I am here, while I will look if I was again called, while I can say that every player had his or her own concerns, I don’t feel any security issues, if you want my opinion, I can say, internationals should think about coming to Pakistan, but it would be purely their decision, I can’t commit on others behalf, PHF is working on positive lines and I can feel their efforts can bring more than desired fruit for Pakistan hockey, as a hockey greats, Pakistan hockey need international help and I am ready to help Pakistan, they are really wonderful, loving people, I can see the generation, who had never seen me playing were so anxiously wanted to have photograph with me, the old people were also in the ground in such good numbers, slowly and gradually, if the matches were broadcast live or even on television regularly, it will help Pakistan hockey a great deal.

I enjoyed being back to Pakistan, I love to promote hockey, its national sports of Pakistan, I know cricket is all over in Pakistan, but I made on and off the pitch new friends and very good to be here and help Pakistan hockey, I had played in Pakistan and my favourite moment is winning world cup in Pakistan and I missed plenty stroke in 1994, which gave Pakistan world cup title.

When asked about who was the best player whom he had played against, Bovelnder replied, undoubtedly Shahbaz, he was the best, his dribbles, skills, goal scoring habit, he was the best I had ever played against, we had mutual respect, he is my best friend, playing 10 years against each other all-around the world, we had always share good moments, he said, I don’t think the lack of international hockey being played in Pakistan is the reason behind hockey decline, I can see, if matches are shown on television, other city players will get huge boost, people will have more chances of watching hockey and I feel, as the national game of Pakistan, hockey deserve more attention, Pakistan had the potential of winning titles and Shahbaz and company could revive the fortunes pf Pakistan hockey, the last match will be played today (Sunday), if Pakistan team wins, it would be good for hockey and Pakistan next generation and it will put new lease of life in hockey, Bovelnder concluded.
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January 20, 2018

KARACHI - International XI thrashed Pakistan team 5-1 in the first match of the two-match series played here at Abdul Sattar Edhi, National Hockey Stadium on Friday night.
Pakistan took 1-0 lead in the first quarter when Adeel Latif fired the opening goal in the 6th minute. But it was all they could get from the match, as experienced international players ripped them apart and taught them hockey lesson. After going down, International XI came back strongly in the match and scored four goals in the third quarter. Skipper Roderick Weusthof, shirt number 9, scored on a short corner in the 33rd minute. Soon it was 2-1 in favour of International XI , as once again netted a goal off penalty corner in the 35th minute to give his team edge.
Grant Schubert scored a field goal in the 41st minute to further enhance the lead to 3-1 while number 10 Philip Meulenbrek scored in the 46th minute to make it 4-1. It was 5-1 in the 48th minute of the fourth and last quarter, when David Alegre scored the field goal. Pakistan had a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit, but Ahmed Nadeem hit the goal bar and the match ended with International XI winning the match 5-1.
Most of the Pakistan team were picked up from U-18 team, which had recently played well in Australia. It is indeed a great sign and trust of the PHF on the youngsters, who were given chance against international hockey legends. Waqas Ahmed Butt was the field umpire alongside Anwar Hussain.
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) made good arrangements at the stadium, where a large number of hockey lovers were present to witness and support the national team and game. They were all present on the occasion to welcome return of international hockey to Pakistan and also thanked the international players for visiting the country and playing hockey here.
The entire stadium was presenting a bride-like look with different musical and traditional performances were on offer to amuse the spectators, who enjoyed every bit of the occasion. They also enjoyed the superb performances of international hockey legends like Floris Jen Bovelnder, the Netherland146s super hero and Netherland146s Paul Litjens.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah graced the occasion as chief guest, while Federal Interior Minister Ch Ahsan Iqbal was guest of honour. Junaid Mnazoor-led Pakistan hockey team was accorded warm welcome by the crowd and also gave standing ovation to their heroes, while international team players also received huge round of applause and support throughout the match.
Sindh CM said that the provincial government is ready to extend all-out support to not only PHF and PCB but all other federations, which want to bring international teams and individuals to Pakistan. 147I am delighted that after cricket, now hockey is pulling massive crowd and most satisfying thing is that Sindh is hosting an international hockey event.
147The Sindh government will also support the PHF in conducting the Pakistan Hockey League in a befitting manner and ensure the best possible facilities and provide administrative and financial assistance to the federation,148 he added.
Federal Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said: 147After PSL and international cricket, now international hockey has staged comeback in Pakistan. Our hockey grounds will witness top international and national players. The PSL final will also be held in Karachi, due to efforts of federal government. Peace has been restored in Karachi, and it will now keep on hosting international cricket, hockey and other sports events.148
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January 11, 2018
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as expected kept mum on sorry state of affairs of Islamabad Region Cricket Association, where highly powerful Shakil Shaikh, who had well passed his third term as president but still calling all the shots and spoiling the careers of youngsters of not only Islamabad but also Rawalpindi, started the Regional Inter-District U-19 One Day Tournament 2018-2019 and despite PCB chairman Najam Sethi promising to look into the issue and referring the case to Haroon Rasheed, noting done on ground and Shakil started the tournament according to his own rules and regulations, number of youth without any solid reasons, were declared overage, interestingly majority of them cleared after age tests, but were only deprived to stop them playing against his own zone, these tactics were witnessed for last two decades, but no one bothers to provide justice to long-suffering youth of the federal capital, at one end, number o talented youth were never ever considered for regional teams, but on the other hand, Shakil is free to include his sons from not only Islamabad, but from other regions as well, due to his influence and despite pathetic performances form all the three sons of Shakil, who had so far played at different levels, no body moved, PCB is not more than a silent spectator, PCB is very quick to appoint ad hoc in other regions, but despite well over two months passed, Shakil is still working at IRCA President, he is appointing all the officials of his liking, zones were never consulted and there is every possibility, like past, he will manage to get relaxation in rules and secretly appoint himself as president for the 4th term in running, it is high time, PCB Chairman must break silence and appoint impartial ad hoc committee based on persons, who enjoy reputation and conduct free, fair and impartial elections of the region under impartial election commission, it is the one and only solution to all the problems, any further delays, silence form PCB Chairman to act, will further aggravate the situation and questions and fingers will start to raise in Sethi’s direction, PCB must immediately check violations being made by Shakil Shaikh and strict action must be taken, deserving players should be given their due right of playing for their respective zones to ensure free and fair opportunities for all, or else, Shakil must announce there are simply no rules exist and he is free to do whatever he likes to do and stop the drama of conducting so-called tournaments, which are meant to benefit his own clubs and certain individuals.
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January 10, 2018
ISLAMABAD – Naveed Khokhar elected President and Khurram Shahzad Awan secretary of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA) after elections process was conducted on Wednesday. While talking to The Sports Reporter TV soon after the election newly elected president Naveed Khokhar said, we had been deprived by so-called RISJA body elected few days back of membership and other basic rights and despite given assurances that we will be granted our due right, all their promises fell on deaf ears, we were left with no other option but to announce our body, it is based on young and experienced persons and our doors are open for genuine sports journalists of twin cities. He further said, besides President and Secretary, Qasim Nawaz Abbasi elected as finance secretary, senior sports journalist Sufi Haroon senior vice president, Zubair Ali Khan and Mariya Rajput, vice presidents, Allah Noor Wazir and Rizwan Hadier elected as joint secretaries, in all 24 members attended the meeting and express their full confidence in the newly elected body. Naveed thanked all the members for posing confidence in him and announce scrutiny committee to issue membership to genuine sports journalists and promised to work for the wellbeing of the community.
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January 05, 2018
Islamabad (Jan. 5): Islamabad B Division Football League will start from Saturday (Jan. 6) under the auspices of Islamabad Football Association, here. General Secretary, Islamabad Football Association, Syed Sharafat Hussain Bukhari said that all arrangements of the tournament have been finalized in the meeting of the Organizing Committee. He said that the league matches will be played on every Saturday and Sunday at different two grounds Al-Faisal Football Ground G-9/2 and T&T Ground G-8/4. He said that the 24 teams are taking part in the league and have been divided into eight groups. Two teams from each group will qualify fo pre-quarter final. The pre-quarter finals will start from January 20 and quarter final on January 27. The date of the semifinals matches will be announced later. Fixtures on Saturday (Jan. 6); At T& T ground, Friends Club vs Karwan Club, Gilgit Baltistan Club vs Jamu Kashmir Club and Model Town Club vs G-8 United Club. At Al-Faisal ground G-9/2, millat Club vs Young Brothers Club , Zeeshan Club Vs Baltistan Club and Tramri Club Vs Royal Players Club.
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December 31, 2017
The third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is only a couple of months away and the entire country and the rest of the world is holding its breath for another successful season of the competition.
As per the decision taken at the PSL Franchise Stakeholder Meeting held in Lahore last month, the following players were added to squads earlier today.
Rohail Nazir joins the emerging category of Islamabad United. The 21st pick is the star wicket-keeper batsman of the U-19 Team.
Lahore Qalandars picked the right-arm fast bowler Salman Irshad in the third pick of emerging category and the left-arm fast bowler Imran Khan junior in the third pick of the silver category.
Talented middle-order batsman and one of KP’s finest products Khushdil Shah has been picked by Peshawar Zalmi in their 21st pick. Khushdil is picked on the back of significant performances in domestic cricket.
Mohammad Junaid is picked by Quetta Gladiators in the talent hunt campaign, while Shan Masood is picked in the Silver category by the new franchise Multan Sultans.
Karachi Kings, the biggest franchise of PSL-3 picked 17-years-old all-rounder Mohammad Taha in the emerging category and Mushtaq Ahmed Kalhoro in the talent hunt campaign.
The pool of available players included unselected players from the PSL Draft, players brought in through scouting and talent hunt campaigns, and players who took part in the National T20 Cup held in Rawalpindi last month.
The third edition of action-packed the PSL will commence on February 22 with the opening encounter between defending champion Peshawar Zalmi and new entrants Multan Sultans.
The official scheduled of PSL 3 announced by PCB also confirmed that the final of Pakistan Super League 2018 will be played in Karachi on March 25.
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December 31, 2017
PERTH: The amazing Roger Federer will embark on his 21st professional season when he leads Switzerland in the mixed teams Hopman Cup starting in Perth on Saturday.
The 36-year-old Swiss is coming off an extraordinary year where he took his majors tally to 19, with a fifth Australian Open title and a record eighth Wimbledon.
Federer finished the year at number two in the world behind Spanish rival Rafael Nadal, having started at 16, after a season-leading seven titles, including three Masters at Indian Wells, Miami and Shanghai.
It was a sensational season by any standards, but especially as Federer has been playing professional tennis since 1998 — a year when Bill Clinton was president of the United States, and James Cameron’s “Titanic” won 11 Oscars.
Federer will again partner Belinda Bencic at the Hopman Cup, his only event before launching his Australian Open title defence on January 15.
“It’s totally different this time around,” said Federer, whose appearance at the previous edition of the Hopman Cup followed a rare six-month absence as he recovered from injury.
“I had a great off-season. I mean, I did have a good off-season too last year but I just wasn’t sure what to expect.
“Now expectations are higher but at the same time I try to remind myself, ‘Just don’t think it’s normal and realistic to aim for the same things I did this year in 2017’.
“I’ve got to try and keep it cool, try my best and see what happens — but the preparation’s been good so far.”
– Relaxed setting –
Federer and Bencic teamed for the first time at last year’s Hopman Cup, only just missing out on sending Switzerland into the final.
Bencic missed five months of 2017 after undergoing wrist surgery.
“She had a tough year after that so it’s nice to see her back in shape as well,” Federer said.
Three guaranteed matches in the Hopman Cup’s round robin stages are a perfect preparation for Federer, who also thrives in the relaxed setting of Perth with his family in tow.
He will be up against American world number eight Jack Sock in his pool, while he could face Germany’s world number four Alexander Zverev playing in the opposite side of the draw in the final.
While Federer is a tour veteran, Zverev’s coming-of-age campaign saw him win five titles and become one of just four men to beat the Swiss great this year, in the Montreal final.
His progress up the rankings has marked him out as the most likely of the current crop of youngsters to translate his talent into Grand Slam titles.
The tall German had a roller-coaster year at the Slams — a last-16 spot at Wimbledon, but also a first-round loss in Paris, a second-round exit in New York and a third-round defeat to Nadal in Australia.
Zverev will partner former world number one Angelique Kerber, and they kick off their Hopman Cup campaign against Belgium’s David Goffin and Elise Mertens.
Vasek Pospisil and Eugenie Bouchard are in Canada’s team along with Germany, Belgium and Australia in Pool A.
Russia will be represented by Karen Khachanov and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, while Yuichi Sugita and Naomi Osaka are playing for Japan both in Pool B.
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December 31, 2017
MELBOURNE: The cricket’s one of the top rivalries Ashes doesn’t always conclude without a controversy. And this time there was not just one. The latest issue adding to miseries of England is the ball-tampering allegations on pacer James Anderson.
Anderson has faced censure from Australian TV commentators who accused him of ball tampering in the fourth and penultimate Ashes Test in Melbourne.
In the first sessions of the fourth day, umpires S Ravi and Kumar Dharmasena spoke to England captain Joe Root after Stuart Broad threw the ball from mid-on that bounced well short of wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow on the hard wicket block.
If that wasn’t a grave concern to be worried about for the Aussies, television cameras captured Anderson nailing the quarter-seam of the ball that runs down the face of the ball. Seeing that, Michael Slater, who was on the air that time with his former teammate Shane Warne, instantly, said, “You can’t get your nail into the ball. That’s a no-no.”
Mitchell Johnson raised questions on how England were able to extract reverse swing after only 10 overs.
“Ball reversing under 10 overs,” the 36-year-old wrote on Twitter.
But former England captain Michael Vaughan was quick to jump to Anderson’s defence.
“Ball tampering incident is ridiculous … Clearly a slow news day in #Melbourne … #OnOn,” he posted.
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December 29, 2017
ISLAMABAD 150 As per expectations huge controversy was witnessed as Pakistan Sports Board completely fail to facilitate sports journalists and deprived number of genuine sports journalists from covering the final day proceedings.

At one end, in the name of security of PM, sports journalists, dignitaries and others were barred from taking mobile phones, water bottles or any other stuff with them inside the Liaqat Gymnasium, while on the other hand, PSB employees were given free hand to take their uninvited guests with them with full protocol, they were free to take mobile phones with them, while other eatables and water bottles were provided to them without any disturbance, PSB Media Director, Muhamamd Azam Dar despite several requests not only decline to lend helping hand but also refuse to help sports journalists, he flatly refused to provide drinking water and refuse to help sports journalists in helping them enter the venue, he not only used highly objectionable language but also threatened of dire consequences, it is highly interesting to mention that the said gentlemen doesn146t have any valid degree and despite number of inquires conducted against him and it was proven that he had fake degrees, he is still enjoying all the limelight, as he is known to be the yes man of every coming DG.
It was also sad to witness that highly professional sports journalists Shakir Abbasi and Zubair Ali Khan were stopped at the entrance by PM security staff, despite showing valid accreditation cards, arriving well before the time at the venue, Azam Dar refuse to help, when this scribe contracted Director General Pakistan Sports Board Dr Akhtar Nawaz Ganejra and informed him about the entire issue, Ganjera not only apologised, but also came forward and take stranded sports journalists inside the venue, he promised to conduct inquiry and bring the culprit to task, I am highly grateful to my sports journalists community, as they are all my eyes and ears, they made this event a huge success, I regret what happened to senior sports journalists and former RISJA secretary Shakir Abbasi and personally seek forgiveness, on Ganjera146s assurances, RISJA newly elected secretary Nasir Abbas Naqvi announced to postponed given strike call till January 2, in case, action not taken against Dar and others, we reserve the right to announce next course of action, while sharing his views Raja Mohsin Ijaz, former presidential candidate termed it is a deliberate attempt from few certain individuals to spoil excellent working relations between RISJA and PSB< he hoped Ganjera is a man of words and he will provide justice to those, who always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with PSB and provided excessive converge to every event, he warned in case the issue was neglected, we not only meet with IPC Minister but also go to any extent and hoped such incidents will never repeat again.A
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December 28, 2017
MUMBAI: India will need mental toughness as much as consistent performances with bat and ball if they are to record their first test series victory in South Africa, captain Virat Kohli said on Wednesday.
Kohli, who was rested during India’s Twenty20 series win against Sri Lanka earlier this month, urged his team to embrace the testing conditions they will experience on tour, which are traditionally more suited to the fast bowlers.
“You need to play cricket for long period of time to win abroad,” Kohli told a news conference.
“The hunger this time is the same. We want to do what we couldn’t the last time around.
“Cricket is played with bat and ball and if you are there mentally, every condition seems like a home condition. You have to embrace the local culture to be able to do well there. The excitement is very important to be able to do well.”
India have retained their number one spot in the test rankings on the back of a formidable home record, but Kohli reckons his team have the opportunity to improve further during trips to South Africa, England, Australia and New Zealand over the next 18 months.
“You need to take up the challenges while travelling to places like South Africa, England and Australia because you go there once and then you won’t travel there for a long time because of the way scheduling is done,” the 29-year-old added.
“The conditions would be testing but this one and a half year will define this Indian team and the whole team is aware of this.”
India have played 17 tests against the Proteas in South Africa, winning two and losing on eight occasions. Seven tests ended in draws.
India will play three tests beginning on Jan. 5 in Newlands, Cape Town. They also face South Africa in six one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches.
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December 28, 2017
KARACHI: Leisure Leagues is organizing Karachi Youth Initiative (KYI) Leisure Leagues Inter-District Football Tournament simultaneously at five venues in Karachi, with 20 matches to be played on the first day, from December 30.
A total of 100 teams – twenty teams from each of the five districts namely District South, Central, East, Malir and West will be seen in action during the grand tournament. More than nine hundred matches will be played to eventually identify ‘Leisure Leagues Karachi Champion’.
Each team will comprise ten players. Seven players play at a time for a team in the Leisure Leaguers format. There is no restriction of rolling of substitution in the game.
Each player participating in the tournament will receive free kit and football shoes.
“These types of sports events help our youth to use their energies in the right place. We believe this tournament would develop a taste for healthy activities while improving their football skills,” Leisure Leagues Chief Operating Officer Ishaq Shah said.
On December 23, Leisure Leagues held a training workshop for referees and match supervisors at 16-Star Football Ground in order to prepare them for the forthcoming mega tournament.
The twenty teams of a district will be divided into two groups – Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’. Each team in a group will play 18 matches, two matches against every other team in the Group. A total of 900 matches will be played in the first double-league stage.
Top teams from Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ will play District final and a District Champion will emerge. Subsequently, the champions from the five districts will play in a ‘Champions League’, playing one match against each other. The top team from the league will become ‘Leisure Leagues Karachi Champions’.
Leisure Leagues is holding tournaments across the country including Lahore, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Quetta and Rawalpindi. Jacobabad and Gilgit are next in line. Leisure Leagues is looking forward to enhance their presence in more cities in near future.
The city champions of Leisure Leagues will then play in Leisure Leagues National Tournament, tentatively in March 2018.
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December 27, 2017
LAHORE: Pakistan still have bowlers who can put pressure on New Zealand in their upcoming one-day series despite the absence of Junaid Khan, Usman Shinwari and Imad Wasim through injury, captain Sarfraz Ahmed said Tuesday.
“It’s unfortunate that three of our key bowlers are injured but we still have good bowlers who can trouble New Zealand,” he said, highlighting Hasan Ali who was declared player of the Champions Trophy in England this year with 13 wickets.
Pakistan’s 15-man squad flies early Wednesday to play five one-day internationals followed by three Twenty20s, with the first ODI in Wellington on January 6.
Sarfraz said Pakistan are ready after their Champions Trophy triumph in England.
“We have done the best preparation for the tour and all the players are in good form so we will do our best on the New Zealand tour,” he told the media after a short training camp.
“Apart from opener Fakhar Zaman, all other players have played in New Zealand before so they know about the tough conditions and about the New Zealand team. So we are ready for the challenges.”
New Zealand won a one-day series against the West Indies 3-0 on Tuesday but Sarfraz is still confident.
“We have a strong bowling unit and I am sure that the batting will also come good in tough conditions in New Zealand,” he added.
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December 27, 2017
LONDON: Harry Kane toppled Alan Shearer’s 22-year-old record for the most Premier League goals in a calendar year by scoring a double for Tottenham Hotspur against Southampton on Tuesday, also overtaking Lionel Messi as the top scorer in Europe.
England forward Kane, 24, headed in Christian Eriksen’s freekick in the 22nd minute to overtake Shearer’s 36 goals in 1995 with Blackburn Rovers, a tally he had equalled by scoring a hat-trick in Spurs’ 3-0 win at Burnley on Saturday.
The double Premier League Golden Boot holder then increased Tottenham’s advantage by finishing off a sweeping team move with a tap in from close range in the 39th minute for his 55th goal in all competitions for the year, edging ahead of Barcelona forward Messi as the top scorer in Europe for 2017.
Kane leads an impressive list of strikers for the most goals in competitive games for club and country which also contains Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski, Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris St Germain’s Edinson Cavani.
Kane was immediately congratulated by Shearer.
“You’ve had a magnificent 2017 @HKane. You deserve to hold the record of most Premier League goals in a calendar year. Well done and keep up the good work,” the former England and Newcastle United great wrote on Twitter.
Kane slid on his knees on the Wembley pitch after netting the milestone goal while the home fans chanted “Harry Kane: he’s one of our own”.

Former England and Tottenham forward Gary Lineker joined in praising Kane with a post on Twitter. He wrote:

“He’s only gone and done it. First Shearer’s record and now Messi’s total is surpassed. Well played @HKane. Absolutely magnificent achievement.”
Spurs led Southampton 2-0 at halftime.
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December 27, 2017
MELBOURNE: Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann will not seek to renew his contract when his current deal expires at the end of 2019, he said in an interview aired Monday.
Lehmann outlined his plans to Fox Sports, declaring the English summer season in 18 months will be his last hurrah.
Australia will seek to defend their World Cup title in the first half of the 2019 English season before playing an Ashes Test series.
“That will be it,” Lehmann said when asked whether he will seek a new contract beyond 2019.
“It will be a case of too much time, too much travel.”
Lehmann has been at the helm since the 2013 Ashes when he replaced sacked coach Mickey Arthur following a disastrous tour of India.
In Lehmann’s time as coach, Australia have won two Ashes series at home and lost two in England, while also winning the 2015 World Cup.
“For me, I’ve really enjoyed the role and loving it,” he said.
“We’ll just get to that point and work out what we do from there.”
Former Test opener Justin Langer, who has an outstanding record at Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, will be among the favourites to succeed Lehmann as national coach.
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December 23, 2017

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi on Friday reviewed and planned security arrangements for the final match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) slated to be held in Karachi on March 25.
“I am keen to bring international cricket back to Karachi, therefore, I would provide foolproof security for the PSL final match,” said the CM in a meeting with Sethi and his security team here at the CM House.
Director Security & Anti-Corruption PCB Mohammad Azam Khan, Principal Secretary to CM Sohail Rajput, Inspector General Sindh AD Khowaja, Home Secretary Qazi Shahid Pervaiz, Deputy Director General Rangers Brig Nasir, Additional IG Karachi Mushtaq Maher, Commissioner Karachi Aijaz Ahmed Khan, DIG South Azad Khan and SSP security were also present on this occasion.
The chief minister said that he had already issued necessary directives to his administration to make foolproof security arrangements for the PSL final match. “People of Sindh are excited to receive international cricket players in the city,” he said.
On request of the PCB chairman, the CM directed the IG police and deputy DG Rangers to make full dress security rehearsal and get it covered by the media.
“This would further develop confidence of international cricketers on our security arrangement,” he said and directed the IG Police to do the drill within next 30 days as and when requested by the PCB security team.
He said the provincial government had recently provided foolproof security to two big events successfully: one of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin’s visit to Moharram Majalis and the other one of Prince Karim Aga Khan’s visit to the megapolis and now the next event would also be held in a most successful way.
Najam Sethi requested for arrangement of some armored/ bulletproof vehicles to transport the players from airport to hotel and to the stadium. On this, Murad directed the IG police to procure two bulletproof armoured buses.
The specifications of the armored buses should be in accordance with the international standards, he said and directed the IG police to make necessary consultation with the PCB security team for the purpose.
“Mr Sethi, we would do each and everything whatever you want but we want you to bring international cricket back to Karachi,” he said.
Sethi told that the repair work of the stadium was in progress. On this
The IG police suggested to induct SSP security inducted into the team of PCB responsible for carrying out the ongoing repairing work in the stadium.
“The SSP security would suggest installation of walk through gates, CCTV cameras, exit and entry points in accordance with security requirements. Hence, the meeting decided to involve the SSP security in the repair work,” he said.
It may be noted that the PSL final match would be played in Karachi on March 25. Najam Sethi lauded the efforts of the CM for restoring peace in the city. “You have done your job successfully,” he said.
Murad directed the IG police, home secretary and PCB team to coordinate with each other for further decisions.
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December 23, 2017



Rohit Sharma scored the joint-fastest century in Twenty20 International cricket when he hammered his way to the landmark from only 35 balls against Sri Lanka in Indore on Friday.
Opening batsman Rohit matched the record South Africa’s David Miller set against Bangladesh in October.
Rohit smashed 10 sixes and 12 fours before he was eventually dismissed for 118 in 43 balls with India on 165-1 after 12.4 overs in the second game of the three-match series.
India lead the series 1-0 after a 93-run win in the opening match at Cuttack on Wednesday.
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December 23, 2017

Islamabad 23 December 2017:- Marwan El Shorbagy won the final match of the Serena Hotels Pakistan Open Mens146 Squash Championship, played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. The final was a thrilling contest between both Egyptians Marwan El Shorbagy and Mohamed Abouelghar. 
Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff who is also President Pakistan Squash Federation was the Chief Guest at the occasion. The Chief Guest awarded trophies to the players. Former World Champions Mr. Jahangir Khan, Mr. Qamar Zaman, along with high ranking PAF officers and a large number of squash lovers witnessed the match. 
Marwan El Shorbagy dominated his opponent from the onset and won the first game easily with the game score 11/3. Abouelghar came back in the second game and won the second game with the game score11/7. In the third game both players displayed superb game of squash: however Marwan won the game with the game score 11/8 and consolidated his grip on the match. The fourth game also won by the top seed with the game score 11/6 earning him the championship trophy. 
Pakistan Open Squash Championship carrying a prize purse of $50,000 is a prestigious tournament, which has returned to the squash circuit after a lapse of ten years. The qualifying round started form 17th December while main round commenced from 19th December, 2017. 24 international Squash players from various countries along with Pakistani squash players participated in the event.
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December 22, 2017
World Boxing Council Silver Flyweight Champion Muhammad Waseem has lost his title shot that he had to fight against Daigo Higa in January and another boxer has replaced the Pakistani pro boxer in the fight.
Andy Kim, Waseem’s South Korean promoter, told The Sports Reporter  that having a title fight has become impossible for Waseem due to lack of funds and financial support from his home country.
“I have spent all my money on Waseem, I cannot invest anymore in him,” said Any Kim. “Everything is going against Waseem, and in fact, another boxer has now replaced him in the title fight against Higa.”
Andy Kim further told that Muhammad Waseem, who is also known as Falcon Khan, is a top notch pugilist, which is why he invested in him so much without any gain.
“Waseem is a top quality fighter, which is why I supported him. But, he is not in my top priorities anymore,” Kim stated.
He further revealed that he has written a letter to the top officials of Pakistan government to help Waseem, like they did in the past. The funds that were earlier released by Pakistan government were solely spent on boxer’s training.
If Waseem fails to defend his title in the coming days, he can lose his top position in his weight category, moreover, he can be ripped off from his WBC Silver Flyweight Champion.
Earlier, Andy Kim told The Sports Reporter that he regret signing the boxer everyday as he has not make any profit from it, instead he has invested all his financials that he earned from his distribution business.
“I am paying for everything with the profit I earn from my distribution business but I am really breaking my back doing it,” Kim stated. “I regret every day signing him because it’s been minus all the way.”
Kim said he has high hopes for the boxer who hails from Quetta, and wanted him to be remembered as one of the most respected sports personalities of the world.
“I hope this difficult period won’t last long and he gets his well-deserved rewards, live happily with comfort and honour,” 
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December 22, 2017
Pakistan sustained a severe blow ahead of their tour to New Zealand as Junaid Khan has been ruled out from the series due to a stress fracture in his right foot.
The left-arm pacer sustained an injury during Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) playing for Khulna Titans when a ball hit onto his foot.
The recent assessment confirmed an unhealed stress fracture for which the medical panel, headed by Dr. Sohail Saleem, advised him a four-week rest.
Earlier, Pakistan’s new pace sensation, Usman Khan Shinwari also suffered a stress fracture on his back that is keeping him away from action from the last month.
As the two premier pacers are out of Pakistan team, it can pave way for a comeback for Sohail Khan or Mohammad Irfan in the national squad.
The squad is expected to be announced sometime later this week by the national selection committee headed by Inzamam Ul Haq.
Pakistan will play a five-match ODI series in New Zealand from January 6 followed by a three-match T20 series that is to be played from January 22 to 28.
Junaid Khan played a crucial role in making Pakistan Champions Trophy 2017 winner in England earlier this year.
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December 22, 2017
Karachi Kings will be releasing a new official theme song this year for the next edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Renowned singer Shehzad Roy is preparing the new song produced by Nakash Haider. The song will also feature cricket legend Shahid Afridi.
Afridi will also be seen in the next PSL as part of the popular Karachi Kings team.
Further details about release date of the song will be made public shortly and the curiosity and anticipation from enthusiastic fans and followers is gaining momentum for the much-awaited new official KK anthem.

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December 22, 2017
Madrid, Spain (Web Desk): Real Madrid's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo trained alone on Thursday ahead of Real Madrid s clash against Barcelona this weekend, after sustaining a knock to his calf during the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
The Portugal star received rough treatment as he scored the winner in last Saturday s 1-0 victory over Brazilians Gremio in the final, but Ronaldo had insisted he would be fit for the visit of Barcelona.

"Cristiano Ronaldo trained alone out on the pitch, both with and without the ball," Real wrote on their website, two days ahead of Saturday's Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Following Real s return to Spain, the five-time Ballon d Or recipient had remained in the gym on Tuesday and Wednesday before finally lacing up his boots for an individual training session on Thursday.

Spanish sports daily As reported it was simply a "precaution" as Real look to trim the 11-point gap between themselves and leaders Barcelona, who are unbeaten in La Liga this season.

"He will play in the Clasico barring last-minute surprise," the paper added.

Zinedine Zidane s Real, who also trail Atletico Madrid and Valencia, are fourth in the table and realistically must win this weekend to remain in the running for the Spanish title.
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