Category: Sports

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has extended a heartfelt invitation to 140 orphaned children to attend the fourth T20I against New Zealand as special guests at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

The apex cricket board of the country aims to create an atmosphere of camaraderie between the fans and the team by welcoming those who may have been deprived of such experiences. Special hospitality and refreshments will also be provided to the orphaned children during the match.

This initiative underscores the PCB’s commitment to leveraging the power of cricket for social good. By opening its doors to orphaned children, the board seeks to instil a sense of belonging and happiness in those who may have faced adversity in their young lives.

PCB officials contacted the Director General of Social Welfare and provided tickets for the children so that they could enjoy the match as the Green Shirts take on the Kiwis.

It is pertinent to note that the first match of the series between Pakistan and New Zealand was rained out, while in
the second match of the series.

Pakistan bundled out the Black Caps for only 90 runs and dominated the proceedings with a 7-wicket win with 47 balls to spare.

However, New Zealand defeated Pakistan emphatically by seven wickets in the third T20 match to level the series at 1-1, courtesy of Mark Chapman’s glorious 87-run innings.

Pakistan and New Zealand’s fourth T20I will be held tomorrow at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore at 7 pm.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Pakistan cricket team’s wicketkeeper-batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, is expected to miss the upcoming T20I tours to Ireland and England due to injury.

Rizwan experienced discomfort in his right hamstring while batting during the third match of the T20I series against New Zealand.

The exact nature and severity of the injury have not been disclosed yet, but reports suggest it could keep him out of action for the Ireland and England series away from home.

Known for anchoring the innings with the bat and sharp glovework, the absence of Rizwan will leave a void in Pakistan’s top order and the value he provides behind the stumps will be missed.

Rizwan’s contributions have been instrumental in Pakistan’s recent successes in the shortest format of the game which means the Men in Green will lose a pivotal cog of their side before the T20I World Cup preparations.

The team management will now have to make swift adjustments to cope with Rizwan’s absence, especially considering the challenging conditions they will face du
ring the tours of Ireland and England.

Currently, Usman Khan can be a suitable replacement for Rizwan’s role will be crucial for Pakistan’s chances of success in these tours considering he is already set to take over the wicketkeeping duties for Pakistan in the fourth T20I against New Zealand.

Pakistan will play three T20Is in early May against Ireland and four T20Is against England in the last week of May.

Here is the full schedule for both tours:

Ireland Tour

Match Date Venue Time

Ireland vs Pakistan 10 May First T20I in Dublin (7 pm PST)

Ireland vs Pakistan 12 May Second T20I in Dublin (7 pm PST)

Ireland vs Pakistan 14 May Third T20I in Dublin (7 pm PST)

England Tour

Match Date Venue Time

England vs Pakistan 22 May First T20I in Leeds (10:30 pm PST)

England vs Pakistan 25 May Second T20I in Birmingham (6:30pmpm PST)

England vs Pakistan 28 May Third T20I in Cardiff (10:30 pm PST)

England vs Pakistan 30 May Fourth T20I in The Oval, London (10:30 pm PST)

Source: Pro Pakistani

E-Sports competition under the aegis of Galaxy Racers are continuing in Lahore.

These virtual games include PUBG, Free Fire, Tekken and FC24. The finals of these competitions will be held tomorrow and Friday.

More than twelve hundred teams have so far participated in these competitions, which is a proof of the growing popularity of E-Sports among the youth.

These types of competitions have already been held in Pakistan in 2021. Due to the immense interest of the youth, these are being organized on a larger scale this year.

Galaxy Races has announced total prize money of more than six million rupees for these competitions.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan Hockey Federation has announced a 20 member squad for Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup being held from 2nd of next month at Ipoh in Malaysia.

Muhammad Abdullah will lead Pakistan team at the tournament.

Pakistan will play their first match against Malaysia on the 4th of May.

Source: Radio Pakistan

The 4th T20 international of five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played in Lahore tomorrow.

The series is levelled by one-one.

Source: Radio Pakistan

In a concerning turn of events, the fan club of Pakistani white-ball cricket captain, Babar Azam, unleashed a wave of online harassment directed towards celebrity Nazish Jehangir.

The controversy erupted following Nazish’s candid remarks during a QandA session on her Instagram page, where she stated her hypothetical rejection of a marriage proposal from Azam. With over one million followers on Instagram, Nazish found herself inundated with abusive messages from Azam’s devoted fan base, prompting her to set her profile to private to shield herself from the onslaught.

This incident underscores the serious implications of online behavior and the impact of unchecked fanaticism in sports culture.

While Babar’s fans’ passion for their cricket hero is understandable, the unwarranted response to the actor’s comments is deeply troubling. It highlights the need for greater awareness and accountability in how fans engage with public figures, both online and offline.

The episode serves as a sobering reminder of the
potential harm caused by cyberbullying and the importance of fostering a culture of respect and civility in online interactions. As both Babar and Jehangir navigate the aftermath of this controversy, it is hoped that meaningful dialogue and reflection will lead to positive changes in how fans express their support for their favorite athletes without resorting to harassment or abuse.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Pakistan’s oldest cup competition National Challenge Cup which has been ongoing since 1979, will commence on May 1 at the Jinnah Stadium, this will be the 30th edition of the competition.

National Challenge Cup will begin its competition from the group stage once again, even though last year in January the competition completed its group stage.

However, to ensure at least three games for all football clubs and departments in the competition the group stage will be held again in the training ground of Jinnah Stadium while the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals will take place within the stadium itself.

A total of 16 teams will participate in the competition with four teams in each group and the top two teams will progress to the quarterfinals from each group.

PFF NC announced earlier this month that the National Challenge Cup will be held from May 1 to May 12, to ensure the resumption of the competition they invited all the clubs and departments to play in the tournament.

All football departments of P
akistan wanted NC to alter the dates so that their players could get the time to set a proper training camp. In the wake of this, all the departments requested NC to delay the competition by at least 15 days.

The delay of 15 months in the National Challenge Cup is a poignant reminder of the state of football affairs in Pakistan and why the whole domestic football structure needs a complete revamp after the PFF elections.

Source: Pro Pakistani

English cricket grounds are interested in hosting a potential Test series between India and Pakistan , as Lord’s, the Oval and Edgbaston are keen to host the speculated matches, according to reports.

Last week, India captain, Rohit Sharma, said it would be ‘awesome’ to play against Pakistan in a Test series overseas, declaring ‘I would love to’ play fixtures against the neighbors.

The last Test series between the two countries occurred in 2007, while currently the Indian government does not sanction bilateral fixtures against Pakistan. The only encounters the two face are in global or regional tournaments, such as World Cups and Asia Cup.

According to an interview given to foreign media, Warwickshire’s Chief Executive, Stuart Cain, believes that hosting the two nations would be an achievement for cricket at Edgbaston.

‘We’d be hugely supportive of the proposal,’ he said. ‘It would be fantastic for the region and the many Pakistan and India fans who live in the West Midlands.’

Next year, Lord’s will host
the World Test Championship final. The last neutral Test match it hosted was Pakistan’s Test against Australia in 2010. The Utilita Bowl and the Kia Oval hosted the 2021 and 2023 World Test Championship finals, neither of which involved England. Last year’s World Test Championship final, between India against Australia, was virtually sold-out.

Source: Pro Pakistani