Lyari Football Academy continued its impressive run by securing a spot in the semi-finals of the Singa Cup 2025, Asia’s largest youth football tournament, underway in Singapore. The academy’s Under-16 boys’ team booked a place in the final four after a hard-fought quarter-final victory against Indonesia’s well-known club Semen Padang FC. The match remained goalless at full time, pushing the …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the nominees for the October 2025 Player of the Month Awards, featuring standout performers from Pakistan, South Africa, Afghanistan, India and Australia. Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Nauman Ali earned a nomination for the men’s award following his impressive performances against South Africa. His disciplined bowling spells and key breakthroughs played a central role …

The ITF Pakistan National Foods World Junior Tennis Championship J-60 continued at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, with young players from across the globe showcasing top-level talent. The event marks the first time a J-60 tournament is being held in Pakistan. A significant number of junior players from China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the Czech …

Pakistan’s squad has departed for Hong Kong to take part in the upcoming Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament, scheduled from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Wan Road Recreation Ground. The team will be led by fast bowler Abbas Afridi, with seven players named in the final squad. The annual tournament will feature 12 international and franchise teams, divided …

On the invitation of Zamrud Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Sweet Home, President Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, along with tennis players and PTF officials, visited Pakistan Sweet Home, H-9, Islamabad. During the visit, the tennis players interacted warmly with the children of Sweet Home, sharing moments of joy and inspiration. On this special occasion, Zamrud Khan nominated Mikaeel Ali …

The Lyari Football Academy team has departed for Singapore to participate in the Singa Cup 2025, Asia’s largest international youth football tournament. The squad is being led by Academy President Sheikh Abdul Rahman. A total of 160 teams from 13 countries will be competing in the event across five age categories Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, and Under-16. The tournament, which …

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has imposed bans on several officials and athletes associated with the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWF), following confirmed anti-doping rule violations determined under the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) “Operation Jasmine” and the International Testing Agency (ITA). Those banned include athletes Sharjeel Butt, Abdul Rehman, Ghulam Mustafa, and Farhan Majeed, along with former PWF President Hafiz Imran …

The two-day Baniyan-ul-Marsous HEC Inter-University Women’s Table Tennis Championship concluded in Muzaffarabad, celebrating women’s sportsmanship and academic athletic talent from across Pakistan. Organised jointly by the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the Pakistan Army and the Higher Education Commission, the tournament featured female players from 18 universities nationwide. In a thrilling final match, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, defeated …

South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has set an unwanted national record for the most ducks in T20 Internationals. The left-hander was dismissed for zero in the opening over of the third and final T20I against Pakistan at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Facing Shaheen Shah Afridi, de Kock edged a delivery to be removed without scoring, marking his eighth duck in …

Pakistan’s former captain Babar Azam has shattered two major Indian batting records within just two days, further cementing his status as one of the modern era’s most prolific T20 international batters. Making his comeback in the T20I series against South Africa, Babar was dismissed for a duck in the opening match. However, he bounced back in the second game to …

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam etched his name in cricket history on Friday as he surpassed India’s Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket during the second T20I against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Pakistan produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat South Africa by nine wickets and level the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a modest …

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has convened a joint session of its Congress and Executive Board following approval from PHF President Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti. According to an official statement issued by the federation, the 58th PHF Congress and Executive Board meeting will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Lahore. The Executive Board meeting will be held prior …

Pakistan’s most decorated martial arts record-holder, Rashid Naseem, has added four more world records to his name during a high-profile international television show in Romania. According to information shared with local media, Naseem appeared on Romania’s popular international TV show “The Ticket”, where he once again left audiences and judges astonished with his speed, precision and power. During the live …

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has resumed training after recovering from injury, as he begins preparations for the upcoming World Islamic Games. Arshad, who had been facing fitness issues since the World Athletics Championships in Japan, confirmed that he has made significant progress in rehabilitation. He said he has returned to the training field after overcoming the injury setback. …

Pakistan’s national hockey team is set to tour Spain as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Pro League, with fixtures scheduled in Barcelona next month. According to sources, Pakistan will play two matches against Spain on 29 and 30 November in Barcelona. The squad is expected to depart for Spain on 26 November, following its tour of Bangladesh. …

Cricket Australia has decided to proceed with the privatisation of the Big Bash League (BBL), a move aimed at revamping the competition and boosting its commercial value. According to foreign media, speaking at the board’s Annual General Meeting in Melbourne, Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg outlined the benefits of privatising the BBL, stating that the initiative would inject fresh life …

An inquiry has been initiated into the controversial lifetime ban imposed on Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem’s coach, Salman Butt, with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) summoning all relevant parties for a hearing. According to official details, the PSB Adjudicators have summoned the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP), along with javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and his coach Salman Butt, for …

Pakistan’s junior tennis players Hamza Roman and Ahtesham Humayun secured the Boys’ Doubles title at the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 (Leg 2) – 2025, being held at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad. The pair registered a straight-set victory over fellow Pakistanis Zohaib Afzal Malik and Abubakar Talha, winning 7-6(6), 6-2 in the final. In …

Pakistan’s rising tennis talent Mikaeel Ali Baig stormed into the boys’ singles final of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 (Leg-2), being played at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad. Lithuania’s Kristijonas Milasausks also booked his place in the title clash after winning his semi-final encounter. According to details shared by the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), junior …

South Africa women’s cricket team captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a record-breaking performance to steer her side into the ICC Women’s World Cup final for the first time in history, according to international sports media. In the first semi-final, South Africa defeated England, with Wolvaardt becoming the first South African captain to guide the women’s team into a World Cup final. …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the men’s domestic cricket contracts for the 2025–26 season. According to a press release issued by the PCB, a total of 157 domestic cricketers have been awarded contracts for the upcoming season. The contracts will remain valid from August 2025 to July 2026. This year, the PCB has introduced four categories instead of …

Pakistan Super League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer has announced that an auction will be held for two new PSL franchises as the league prepares for expansion. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Salman Naseer said that when the league was launched, interest was limited, but five parties placed their trust in the PCB and purchased teams. He …

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has blamed the captain, head coach and the selection committee for Pakistan’s heavy defeat to South Africa in the opening T20 International, saying the leadership “got it completely wrong”. South Africa defeated Pakistan by 55 runs in the first T20 of the three-match series to take a 1–0 lead. Chasing the Proteas’ target of 195, …

Oman has been included in the Junior Hockey World Cup after Pakistan refused to travel to India citing security concerns, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed. The mega junior hockey event will be held in Chennai from November 28, with the final scheduled for December 10. For the first time in the tournament’s history, both the men’s and women’s …

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has renewed its title sponsorship agreement with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), extending its partnership with the country’s premier T20 cricket tournament. The announcement was made during a joint press conference at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, where PSL CEO Salman Naseer and HBL’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Ali Habib shared details of the …

Pakistan’s national wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has declined to sign the recent Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) central contract. The board had offered central contracts to 30 players for the 2025-26 cycle, but Rizwan listed in Category B — has yet to endorse the agreement. Sources say that Rizwan has submitted a set of demands to the PCB before agreeing to …

Saudi Arabia is preparing to construct the world’s first “sky stadium”, named NEOM Stadium, which will be located approximately 350 metres (about 1,150 ft) above the ground. According to media reports, the stadium, planned within the larger NEOM megacity project in the northwest of the Kingdom, is expected to be completed by 2032 and will host matches for the FIFA …

Pakistan’s junior tennis players delivered an impressive performance on the second day of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 (Leg-2) 2025, with five boys and one girl advancing to the third round in the ongoing international event at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex. The tournament has attracted a large contingent of young players from around the world, …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a special pink-themed kit for the national team ahead of the first T20 match against South Africa, scheduled to be played on October 28 in Rawalpindi. The initiative is part of the breast cancer awareness campaign known as PINKtober. According to the PCB, national players will wear the pink jersey during the match …

Australia is set to tour Pakistan in early 2026 for a two-phase white-ball series, according to sources familiar with the developments. In the first phase, a three-match T20 International series will be held from January 30 to February 5, ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The second phase …

Pakistan’s youth men’s volleyball team has advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain after a series of strong performances in the tournament. Pakistan began its campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the group stage. The team continued its winning form by defeating host nation Bahrain 3-0, securing the top position in the …

Indian batting star Virat Kohli has crossed another major milestone by surpassing former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run scorer in One Day International (ODI) cricket history. Kohli achieved the feat on Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the third and final ODI against Australia. The Indian batter played a composed, match-winning innings of …

Two members of the Australian women’s cricket team were allegedly molested by a motorcycle-rider while walking from their hotel to a café in Indore during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 on October 23. According to local police, the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. when the players, who were staying at a hotel ahead of their fixture, were approached …

Pakistan Super League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer has confirmed that two new teams will be added to the PSL lineup from Season 11. Speaking on the official PSL podcast, Salman Naseer said that the sale process for the new franchise teams will begin in November. He noted that tough competition is expected among interested buyers, as several parties …

Chief Executive of Cricket Australia, Todd Greenberg, has confirmed that Pakistani cricketers have been cleared to participate in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, following recent coordination between Cricket Australia and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking to media, Greenberg said that clearance for Pakistani players had been finalized last week, allowing several top national cricketers to join their …

A new controversy has erupted in Pakistan cricket as Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen publicly tore up a legal notice sent by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), declaring he would not be intimidated into silence. In a video message posted on social media, Tareen revealed that the PSL management had served him a legal notice demanding that he withdraw his …

Pakistan’s national cricket team will wear pink-themed jerseys during the first T20 International against South Africa as part of a breast cancer awareness initiative. The move comes under the United Nations’ vision for promoting global health awareness, with the Pakistan Cricket Board partnering with Pink Ribbon Pakistan to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer. The …

The Pakistan Throwball Federation has announced revised dates for the 14th Culligan Boys & Girls Throwball Championship 2025, which will now take place from 8th to 11th November 2025 at the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Karachi. The change was made following the Government of Sindh’s announcement of an Expo planned in the same vicinity from November 3 to 7. The …

The ITF Pakistan International J-30 Junior Tennis Championships 2025 continued at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad, featuring young players from China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Pakistan. The tournament, hosted by the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), is seeing strong global participation and competitive performances across categories. In the Boys Doubles Final, Pakistan’s Mikaeel …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come under heavy criticism after leaving out Sarfaraz Khan and veteran pacer Mohammad Shami from the India A squad announced for the upcoming red-ball series against South Africa A. The BCCI on Wednesday named wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as captain and Sai Sudharsan as vice-captain for the series. Pant’s return to …