Author: The Team PK

LAHORE: In a dramatic turn of events, Mohsen Gilani — a former FIFA development officer — emerged as the new president of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Tuesday, winning an intense election against Taha Alizai, the founder of Karachi United. This was the first official PFF election in ten years. Despite Taha being considered the favorite just a day before, claiming support from 13 out of the 24 PFF Congress members, Mohsen secured a narrow 13-11 victory in both voting rounds. The first round required a two-thirds majority, which neither candidate achieved, but Mohsen maintained his edge in the…

Pakistan kickstarts its T20 World Cup preparations with a fresh mindset as they face Bangladesh in the first of a three-match series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. After a disappointing World Cup exit in the USA, the focus is now on testing combinations and building a powerful, modern T20 unit for next year’s tournament in Sri Lanka. With Mike Hesson taking over as head coach and Salman Ali Agha stepping up as captain, Pakistan is clearly shifting gears. The team has already toured Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand, but struggled to secure series wins, using two captains and…

LAHORE: In front of a roaring crowd of 28,000 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Qalandars clinched their third HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in stunning fashion, chasing down a record 202-run target to defeat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets. Led by skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi, Lahore displayed unity, resilience, and a touch of cinematic drama. The spotlight was shared between Shaheen and Sikandar Raza, who made a jaw-dropping last-minute appearance—just 10 minutes before the toss. Raza had just wrapped up a Test match for Zimbabwe in England and made a whirlwind four-city journey, including stopovers in Nottingham, Birmingham, Dubai, and…

ISLAMABAD: Rising squash star Mohammad Ammad claimed the title at the inaugural Jansher Khan PSA Squash Tournament, overcoming Anas Ali in an exciting four-set final held at the Mushaf Squash Complex on Monday. Ammad showcased excellent court control and stamina to beat his opponent with a scoreline of 11-4, 11-6, 7-11, 11-5 in a match that lasted 38 minutes. His performance highlighted his potential as one of the promising names in Pakistan’s squash circuit. The tournament, organized under the banner of the Professional Squash Association (PSA), was launched as a tribute to legendary squash icon Jansher Khan—one of Pakistan’s greatest…

PARIS: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal received a heartwarming farewell at Roland Garros, where he was honored for his historic French Open career. Fans on Court Philippe Chatrier celebrated the ‘King of Clay’ with a vibrant “14 RG, Rafa” display — a tribute to his record 14 titles at the tournament. Now retired at 38, Nadal reflected on two decades of dominance, describing this court as “the most important of my career.” Emotional and nostalgic, Nadal watched a video of his unforgettable moments on the Paris clay. He recalled his 2005 title win after a foot injury nearly ended his dreams…

Lahore, Pakistan – In a heart-stopping PSL 2025 final, Lahore Qalandars emerged victorious for the third time in four seasons, pulling off an unbelievable last-over win against Quetta Gladiators. Chasing a daunting 202, Lahore were on the back foot, needing 57 from just 20 balls when Sikandar Raza and Kusal Perera turned the tide. The Gladiators looked destined to lift their second title, six years after their first, especially after Lahore struggled to build momentum. But Perera’s fiery 62 off just 31 balls, packed with four sixes and five boundaries, coupled with Raza’s explosive 22 off just 7, flipped the…

Anticipation is building as Pakistan prepare to take on arch-rivals India in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nations League, set to be held in Uzbekistan from May 29 to June 4. Originally scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, the tournament was shifted after India declined to send its team across the border. Despite the venue change, Pakistan captain Murad Jehan is brimming with confidence.“Our team has some very good professional players and we are confident of defeating India with a big margin,” he told reporters at a press conference at the Pakistan Sports Complex. “We’re looking forward to the…

Lahore Qalandars saved their best for the big moments. In a ruthless display at Gaddafi Stadium, they destroyed Islamabad United by 95 runs in the HBL Pakistan Super League Eliminator 2, sealing their place in Sunday’s final against Quetta Gladiators. The defending champions Islamabad United, once favorites after a strong start to the season, collapsed under pressure, overwhelmed by a clinical Qalandars unit that fired in all departments. After setting a towering target of 203, Lahore’s pacers ripped through United’s batting lineup, bundling them out for just 107 in 15.1 overs. Skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi was at his lethal best,…

KARACHI: In a gripping encounter at the National Bank Stadium on Thursday, Stars edged past Challengers by just six runs in the qualifier of the National Women’s T20 Tournament. With this hard-fought victory, Stars have secured their place in the tournament final, where they will take on Conquerors on Saturday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Stars posted 134 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a match-saving performance from all-rounder Tuba Hassan, who smashed a crucial 35 off just 24 deliveries. Coming in at number six, Tuba played with aggression and composure,…

LAHORE: On a humid summer night at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Qalandars held their nerve and overcame Karachi Kings with a clinical six-wicket win in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 Eliminator. Despite some sloppy fielding, Lahore’s solid all-round performance secured them a second eliminator showdown against Islamabad United. Opting to bowl first, Lahore’s bowling attack — led by Haris Rauf — restricted Karachi Kings to 190-8. Haris claimed 3 wickets for 35 runs, dismissing key batters at crucial stages. However, it was their fielding that almost let them down, with multiple dropped catches including two costly misses…