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 LAHORE, 9 October, 2026 (Nosheen): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, with Abbas Afridi appointed captain for the six-a-side competition scheduled to take place at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from October 30 to November 1. Pakistan will depart for Hong Kong on October 28 and compete against 11 other teams in the three-day event. The 12 participating teams have been divided into four pools of three teams each, with Pakistan placed in Pool C. The national squad comprises Mohammad Abbas Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad and Saad Masood. Pakistan will look to deliver a strong performance under Afridi’s leadership in the fast-paced tou...

LAHORE, 9 October 2026 (Ghufran): Bangladesh will replace Pakistan in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy after the Pakistan Hockey Federation declined to send the national team to the tournament scheduled to be held in India from October 27 to November 5. According to sources, Bangladesh has confirmed its participation following an invitation from the Asian Hockey Federation. India will host the tournament, with matches scheduled to take place in Jalandhar and Mohali. Malaysia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and Bangladesh are set to compete in the event, while Oman had also been kept as an alternative team by the organisers. The updated draw for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy is expected to be announced on Thursday.

ISLAMABAD, 9 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan and Sri Lanka have unveiled the trophy for their upcoming three-match T20 International series in Rawalpindi, as both teams prepare for the opening match scheduled for tomorrow. The captains of both sides attended the trophy unveiling ceremony and posed for photographs with the silverware. The first T20I will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where both teams have completed their preparations for the series. The three-match contest is expected to deliver exciting cricket, with Pakistan aiming to begin the series with a victory on home soil in front of its home crowd, while Sri Lanka will look to challenge the hosts and make a strong start to the tour.

LAHORE, 9 October 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan women’s cricket team spinner Sadia Iqbal has undergone surgery on her left knee at a local hospital in Lahore and is expected to require around three months of rehabilitation before returning to full cricketing activity. According to sources, Iqbal had been experiencing knee pain for some time, prompting doctors to perform the surgical procedure. She will now begin a rehabilitation programme under medical supervision, with her recovery and progress monitored throughout the process. Sources said her return to full fitness could take approximately three months, depending on her recovery and medical advice. Iqbal’s absence is likely to be a setback for Pakistan’s women’s team as the spinner focuses on regaining fitness and returning to international ...