Author: The Team PK

KARACHI: Dominant displays by Sadaf Shamas and Eyman Fatima lit up Friday’s action in the National Women’s T20 Tournament, as Challengers edged out Stars in a last-over thriller, and Strikers claimed a commanding victory over Invincibles. At National Bank Stadium, Sadaf Shamas ripped through the Stars’ top order with a devastating spell of 5 for 17, earning her the Player-of-the-Match award. Electing to bat first, Stars crumbled to 32-5 under her spell, with only Kaynat Hafeez showing resistance. Kaynat scored a gritty 48 off 52 balls, striking four boundaries, while Waheeda Akhtar added a late flourish with 21* off 16…

After a nine-day break due to cross-border tensions between Pakistan and India, the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is all set to resume on Saturday, entering a decisive and action-packed phase. With only eight league matches remaining, five of the six franchises are still in the hunt for the four coveted playoff spots, setting up an electrifying conclusion to the group stage. The league was suspended from May 7 to May 10 amidst rising regional tensions. Following a ceasefire agreement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) swiftly moved to resume the PSL, prompting teams to recall their overseas players who…

PARIS: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a stark warning about the treatment and safety of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia as the country gears up to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. According to a detailed HRW report, dozens of workers are dying in preventable, tragic accidents such as falls, electrocutions, and even decapitations—raising fears of a looming humanitarian crisis. The rights group claims Saudi authorities have failed to provide adequate protection, timely investigations, or compensation for the families of the deceased. Despite public commitments to labor reform and worker welfare, the situation on major construction sites—including those linked…

The much-anticipated elections of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), originally set for May 20, 2025, have been postponed by one week. The PFF Normalisation Committee (NC), in coordination with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation, has announced that the elections will now be held on May 27, 2025, in Lahore. According to the NC, the rescheduling is a result of recent cross-border skirmishes between Pakistan and India, which disrupted the travel and availability of key FIFA and AFC delegates. These developments have caused logistical and administrative complications, making it necessary to delay the PFF Extraordinary Congress. In an official statement,…

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is back on track after a temporary halt due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. As the league resumes this Saturday, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi has rejoined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) camp—along with other overseas players—but only for a short stay. The IPL final, originally scheduled for May 25, has now been shifted to June 3, giving teams little time with their international stars before they depart for national duties. South Africa, gearing up for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord’s from June 11 to…

LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is back with fresh signings and renewed energy after a brief suspension caused by regional tensions. Lahore Qalandars, looking to bounce back strong, have welcomed two experienced international stars: Shakib Al Hasan from Bangladesh and Bhanuka Rajapaksa from Sri Lanka. This development comes after several foreign players exited the tournament when it was paused on May 7 due to escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. Although a ceasefire was reached shortly after, many overseas players had already returned home, prompting teams to rethink and rebuild their lineups. Big Names, Big Moves Shakib, the…

KARACHI: The fifth round of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025 lit up Karachi with powerful performances from two of Pakistan’s rising stars — Sidra Amin and Sadaf Shamas — as Stars and Challengers registered important wins in their respective matches on Tuesday. At the National Bank Stadium, Stars were in early trouble at 19-3 after choosing to bat against Conquerors. But their captain Sidra Amin, currently the tournament’s top scorer, delivered yet another match-winning performance. Batting at No. 3, Sidra held the innings together with a sensational 78 off 58 balls, smashing 7 fours and 3 sixes, and carried…

After a tense interruption caused by regional military escalation, the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is all set to resume. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released a revised schedule for the remaining eight matches, which will restart on May 17 and end with the final on May 25 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Why PSL Was Postponed On May 8, a drone attack near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium—just before the scheduled match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi—forced the immediate suspension of the tournament. This incident came amidst heightened military tension between Pakistan and India, leading to the withdrawal…

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, which faced an abrupt pause due to heightened cross-border tensions between Pakistan and India, is officially back on track. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that the remaining eight matches will resume on May 17, with the final slated for May 25 in Rawalpindi. This development comes after the league was moved to the UAE and later postponed following an alarming incident—an Indian drone crashed near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium just as tensions between the neighboring countries escalated. “Let the Aura Take Over” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Chairman Naqvi shared the update, stating that…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially named Mike Hesson, the former head coach of New Zealand, as the new White-ball Head Coach for the Pakistan men’s cricket team. Hesson will assume responsibility for both ODI and T20I squads, stepping into a role that had been vacant since Gary Kirsten’s resignation in late 2023. The appointment comes at a crucial time as Pakistan prepares to host Bangladesh for a five-match T20 series starting May 25. The decision to bring Hesson onboard is aimed at stabilizing leadership and rebuilding the team’s white-ball performance following inconsistent showings in recent international events. Why…