Tag: Sports

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on a day-long visit to inaugurate the 34th National Games.

The Prime Minister will also speak on the occasion.

Besides, the Prime Minister will also hold important meetings with political leadership in Quetta.

Source: Radio Pakistan

In the second unofficial One-day International of the six-match series at Harare, Zimbabwe A team beat Pakistan A by 80 runs on Friday.

The 3rd unofficial ODI will be played between Pakistan A and Zimbabwe A in Harare tomorrow.

The match will start at 12:15 pm Pakistan Standard Times.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Khalid Khurshid called on Governor Syed Mehdi Shah in Gilgit on Friday.

They discussed matters pertaining to law and order, financial situation and timely holding of local bodies elections.

Chief Minister Muhammad Khalid Khurshid said joint efforts will continue for development, peace and prosperity of the Province.

Source: Radio Pakistan

In an exciting turn of events, FIFA has granted approval to the Pakistan Football Federation’s request to change the national eligibility of talented footballer Easah Suliman from England.

The decision marks a significant moment for both Suliman and Pakistan football, as the former England U-20 player is set to don the jersey of the Shaheens, representing Pakistan in upcoming events.

Pakistan Football Federation took to Twitter to announce Suliman’s introduction to the Green and White.

Suliman has represented England in various youth competitions. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the first player with an Asian heritage to captain any England football national side, achieving this honor at the Under-16, Under-17, and Under-19 levels.

During the UEFA European Under-19 Championship held in July 2017, Suliman played a vital role as a center-back for the England Under-19s, contributing to their triumphant campaign. In the final match against Portugal, he showcased his skills by scoring the opening goal, ultimately helping England secure a thrilling 2-1 victory.

Easah Suliman’s inclusion in the Pakistani squad brings a wealth of experience and skill to the team. The 23-year-old defender possesses excellent defensive capabilities, coupled with a calm and composed presence on the field.

Football fans across Pakistan eagerly anticipate Easah Suliman’s debut in the national team, as he adds a new dimension to their squad’s capabilities. Suliman is expected to join the squad for the upcoming 2023 SAFF Championships, scheduled to be held in India next month.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Derbyshire have signed Pakistan fast bowler, Zaman Khan, for this summer’s T20 Blast.

The 21-year-old fast bowler, who has been clocked at 90MPH, has played 49 career T20s, picking up 59 wickets at an average of 23.35 and with best figures of 4-16.

He made his international debut for Pakistan against Afghanistan in March of this year and has so far played in six T20Is, maintaining a miserly economy rate of 6.66.

The young quick has enjoyed a trophy-laden career so far, winning the Pakistan Super League twice with Lahore Qalanders, in 2022 and 2023, while he also lifted silverware in the most recent Lanka Premier League with Jaffna Kings.

He is set to arrive before the end of May and will join up with a pace unit containing the likes of England Lions pair, George Scrimshaw, and Sam Conners, as well as Sri Lanka great, Suranga Lakmal.

Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, said, “Zaman Khan is one of the brightest young fast bowlers in Pakistan and he brings the experience of T20 success around the world into our dressing room, which will help us to reach our own goals”.

Zaman Khan added, “Playing in England is something I’ve wanted to experience and to do it working with Mickey Arthur at Derbyshire is a dream scenario”.

In 2023, every Derbyshire Falcons home T20 will be played on a Friday night, weekend, or Bank Holiday, meaning it’s never been easier to follow the Falcons in the Blast.

2022 saw a Club-record number of T20 wins, coupled with the Best Domestic Spectator Experience to make the Falcons Blast campaign one of the best ever, and this year’s promises to be even bigger, with an enhanced food and drink range and added emphasis on accessibility.

Tickets are selling fast, with the clash with Yorkshire Vikings at Queen’s Park, the East Midlands Derby vs Notts Outlaws, and the Monday 29 May Family Day gaining high interest from supporters, so don’t delay if you want to experience Mickey Arthur’s Falcons live this summer!

Source: Pro Pakistani

Pakistan team director, Mickey Arthur, has finally responded to a controversial tweet by Imam-ul-Haq before the fifth match of the ODI series against New Zealand.

In an interview, Mickey Arthur said that there was nothing negative about excluding the left-handed batter from the playing XI for the last two encounters of the series.

Arthur revealed that Imam had felt hamstring pain after the third game, and the management was unsure whether he would be able to play in the fourth and fifth games.

Arthur, who was appointed national team director last month, added that he had personally contacted the opening batter after the matter and clarified everything.

“Imam and I have a great relationship. He is a wonderful guy and I love him. Let’s just say there was a lot of love in that conversation and a little bit of bamboo as well,” he added.

Just hours before the last encounter of the series, Imam wrote on Twitter, “Life is an unexpected journey, so never expect anything from anyone. Be patient, Allah is watching!”

The cryptic post created controversy on social media and raised questions over the selection as Imam had won the Man of the Match Award in the third ODI for his fifty.

When Babar Azam was asked about the tweet, the captain said that he had not seen what Imam had posted as he had not checked social media.

Last week, Rashid Latif said that it was the decision of Imam to take a rest in the fourth game while the management was keen to include Shan Masood instead of Fakhar Zaman.

Source: Pro Pakistani