Author: The Team PK

Noor Zaman successfully defended his title at the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Serena Hotel International Squash Championship, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat fellow Pakistani Hamza Khan 3-2 in a thrilling final at Islamabad’s Mushaf Squash Complex on Friday. Also Read: Pakistan and Italy Sign MoU to Boost Cricket Development and Sports Diplomacy The clash between the two junior world champions began in Hamza’s favour, as he dominated the first two sets 11-9, 11-7, showcasing his precision and composure on the court. However, Noor, the second seed and grandson of global squash legend Qamar Zaman, turned the match around,…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has entered a strategic partnership with the Italian Cricket Federation (FCRI) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster international cricket cooperation and promote sports diplomacy. The collaboration aims to strengthen cricket in Italy and create new opportunities for players, coaches, and fans in both countries. Also Read: Hamza Khan and Noor Zaman Set Up All-Pakistan Final at CAS Serena Squash Championship The agreement comes on the heels of Italy’s national cricket team qualifying for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking a significant milestone for the country’s cricketing journey. Through this partnership,…

Pakistan’s squash revival is in full swing as Hamza Khan and Noor Zaman stormed into the final of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Serena Hotel International Squash Championship on Thursday, promising an all-Pakistan showdown. The title decider, scheduled for Friday, features world number 101 Hamza against second seed and world number 43 Noor, both eager to reclaim Pakistan’s place on the international squash stage. Also Read: Dushmantha Chameera Holds Nerve as Sri Lanka Edge Pakistan by Six Runs in Thrilling T20 Tri-Series Hamza, 20, continued his sensational run by defeating Switzerland’s David Bernet 11-9, 11-13, 12-10, 11-5 in a…

In a nail-biting T20 tri-series encounter at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera delivered a sensational final-over performance to help his team defend 184 and beat Pakistan by six runs on Thursday night. With Pakistan needing 10 off the final six deliveries and three wickets in hand, Chameera’s pinpoint yorkers left captain Salman Ali Agha and his teammates helpless, securing Sri Lanka’s place in the Saturday final. Also Read: South Africa Clinches Historic Test Series Win in India with 408-Run Victory Chameera’s composure under pressure was remarkable, finishing with figures of 4-20. He first dismissed Faheem Ashraf in the…

South Africa crushed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday to sweep the series, delivering the hosts their heaviest defeat in terms of runs and ending a 25-year wait for a series win on Indian soil. The historic victory, sealed in Guwahati, saw India bowled out for just 140 while chasing a mammoth target of 549 on day five, following a commanding performance from the visitors in both innings. Also Read: Chelsea Teen Estevao Shines in 3-0 Victory Over Barcelona in Champions League Off-spinner Simon Harmer was the star of the show, taking 6-37 and dismantling India’s…

Chelsea’s teenage sensation Estevao starred in a 3-0 Champions League triumph over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge, delivering a dazzling performance capped by a memorable goal. The 18-year-old Brazilian surged past two defenders and struck an unstoppable shot into the top corner from a tight angle in the 55th minute, doubling Chelsea’s lead after an early own goal by Barcelona. Liam Delap added the third goal, sealing a dominant evening for the English side. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, meanwhile, struggled to make an impact and was substituted late in the match, reflecting the overall difficulties of the visitors. Also Read: India, Pakistan…

Cricket’s fiercest rivalry is heading back to center stage as India and Pakistan have been drawn together in Group A of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The International Cricket Council announced the schedule on Tuesday in Mumbai, confirming February 15 in Colombo as the date fans worldwide will be watching closely. This will be the teams’ first encounter since their heated meetings during the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE, where tension was evident both on and off the field. Also Read: Ali Khan Tareen Steps Down as Multan Sultans Owner After PCB Declines Renewal The India-Pakistan rivalry, already…

Ali Khan Tareen formally exited his role as the owner of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chose not to offer him a renewal. His departure comes at a time when the remaining five franchises — including Islamabad United and Karachi Kings — successfully renewed their agreements for the next decade. Also Read: PSL Franchises Renew Decade-Long Rights Ahead of 2026 Expansion In a heartfelt note shared on X, Ali Tareen described the decision as painful but inevitable, stating that the franchise had always held deep personal value for him. Despite bearing financial…

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators have renewed their rights for the next 10 years, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. The agreements were finalised at market valuations determined by global audit firm Ernst & Young, following what the PCB described as a “comprehensive and transparent assessment.” Also Read: Salman Butt Cleared: Lifetime Ban Declared Void The renewals come ahead of the league’s expansion to eight teams in its 11th edition next year, marking a significant milestone in PSL’s growth and commercial development. Lahore Qalandars, the PSL’s most valuable franchise and winners…

A lifetime ban and month-long legal battle did not stop Salman Butt from coaching Arshad Nadeem to yet another global javelin title at the Islamic Solidarity Games last week. The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Adjudicator has now declared Salman’s ban “illegal and void,” allowing him to resume his coaching duties. Also Read: Pakistan Shaheens Clinch Asia Cup Rising Stars Title in Heart-Stopping Super Over Thriller Salman, serving as the Asian Director of Development for World Athletics, expressed relief, saying, “We feel that justice has been served. And now, I’ll continue with the work I’m doing.” The Athletics Federation of Pakistan…