SPORTS NEWS

GWADAR, 08 August, 2026 (Nosheen): Sports events were organized in Gwadar in connection with Independence Day celebrations, where local youth enthusiastically participated in various activities and celebrated the spirit of Pakistan on the playing fields.The events provided an opportunity for the youth of Gwadar to express their love for the country while showcasing their sporting talent with passion and enthusiasm.The active participation of the people of Gwadar in the Independence Day activities reflected a strong spirit of national unity and patriotism.The organizers and participants also expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti for organizing the sports events and providing the youth with opportunities to participate in healthy and constructive activities. ...

LAHORE, 08 August, 2026(Nosheen): Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has categorically rejected reports suggesting that he is considering leaving Pakistan cricket, describing the speculation as “fake” and “completely untrue.”Khushdil Shah, who made his international debut for Pakistan in November 2019, has represented the national side in 15 One-Day Internationals and 38 T20 Internationals. His most recent appearance came during the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup last year.The 31-year-old featured in only one match of the tournament, against the United Arab Emirates, where he scored four runs. He was subsequently left out of Pakistan’s playing XI for the remainder of the competition and later dropped from the national squad.Speculation about his future intensified after a two-month-old intervi...

Dubai, 08 August, 2026 (Ghufran): The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, with Pakistan and India placed in the same group for the continental tournament, which will be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13.Pakistan's women's team, popularly known as the Green Shirts, will face traditional rivals India on September 5 in what is expected to be one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.The eight-team tournament has been divided into two groups of four teams each.Group A comprises defending champions India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong, China, while Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The tournament will begin on August 28, with Thailand taking on Hong Kong, China,...

LAHORE, 07 August 2026 (Nosheen): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the match officials for the National Champions Cup, which is scheduled to be played in Multan from August 11 to 19.According to a PCB press release, former Test cricketers Ali Naqvi and Kamran Chaudhary will supervise the playing control teams throughout the tournament. Both officials are also members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Panel of Match Referees.The tournament will feature umpires from the ICC International Panel of Umpires, including Asif Yaqoob, Faisal Khan Aafreedi, Nasir Hussain, and Rashid Riaz Waqar. They will be joined by Abdul Moqeet, Syed Imtiaz Iqbal, Tariq Rasheed, and Zulfiqar Jan from the PCB National Elite Panel of Umpires.For the opening match of the tournament on Tuesd...

Lahore, August 6, 2026(Ghufran): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a two-year ban on domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar from participating in all forms of domestic and international cricket following disciplinary proceedings related to information submitted during a visa application process. According to the PCB, the disciplinary action was taken after an inquiry found that Hamza Nazar failed to provide complete and accurate information, submitted misleading details, and withheld material facts while applying for a visa through the Board. The PCB stated that a three-member inquiry committee was constituted to investigate the matter. The committee provided Hamza Nazar with a full opportunity to present his explanation and respond to the allegations before reaching its conclusions. ...

LAHORE, 06 August, 2026 (Nosheen): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held jointly in the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30. The squad features a blend of experienced international players and emerging young talent as Pakistan prepares for its return to hockey's premier global tournament. Waqar and Ali Raza have been named as the team's goalkeepers.The national team's management will be headed by manager Muhammad Owais Qarni, while Dutch coach Bob Johan Veldhof will serve as head coach. Christopher John Bowen and Adnan Zakir have been appointed assistant coaches, with Ashraf Sultan taking charge as video analyst.Pakistan have been drawn in Pool D alongside England, India and Wales, setting...

OSLO, 06 August, 2026 (Nosheen): A 15-year-old Pakistani footballer participating in the Better Future Pakistan football camp in Norway has gone missing, prompting local authorities to launch a search operation. According to Better Future Pakistan, the player left the camp without informing or obtaining permission from the management. His current whereabouts remain unknown. The organisation stated that preliminary findings indicate the teenager left the camp voluntarily and that there is no evidence of abduction or any criminal activity. In an official statement, the organisers said Norwegian police were notified approximately 20 minutes after the player was last seen. Law enforcement authorities immediately initiated a search and began the necessary legal and investigative procedures. The...

 SPAIN, 06 August, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan registered a commanding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test at Port of Spain on Wednesday, leveling the two-match Test series 1-1 with an impressive all-round performance. Resuming the fourth day at 103 for 6 in their second innings, the West Indies added only 14 more runs before being bowled out for 117. Injured opener Brandon King did not bat due to a back injury, leaving the hosts with a modest target to defend. Pakistan's spin attack proved decisive as Sajid Khan and Ali Usman shared eight wickets between them, claiming four wickets each to dismantle the West Indies batting lineup.Chasing a target of 75, Pakistan completed the task comfortably, losing only two wickets. Imam-ul-Haq scored nine runs, wh...

 Islamabad, August 5, 2026 (Nosheen): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former South African first-class cricketer Michael Smith as the batting coach of the Pakistan men’s national cricket team on a two-year contract. The 46-year-old coach will work with both the red-ball and white-ball squads and is scheduled to join the national side ahead of Pakistan’s three-match Test series against England, which begins on August 19. Michael Smith brings extensive playing and coaching experience to the role. During his domestic playing career, he amassed 7,029 runs across first-class, List A and T20 cricket, including nine centuries and 40 half-centuries, establishing himself as a consistent performer.A Level 4-qualified coach, Smith has built an impressive coaching résumé. H...

 KARACHI, August 4, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Open Sindh Pickleball Championship 2026 commenced at the Mini Sports Complex, Nazimabad, Karachi, bringing together top players from across the province in one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The two-day championship, held under the banner of the Sindh Pickleball Association, is taking place from August 1 to August 2. The championship features a total of 22 participants, including 10 female and 12 male players, competing in a range of categories including men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles.The opening ceremony was marked by the inauguration of a newly constructed pickleball court at the Mini Sports Complex, a significant step towards enhancing sports infrastructure and promoting the de...