Author: The Team PK

Top-seeded Pakistani squash players Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman delivered a thrilling performance to secure a place in the men’s final of the 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship, defeating hosts Malaysia 2-1 in a tense semi-final match held Wednesday at Jalan Stadium, Sarawak. The Malaysian team, consisting of Duncan Lee and Syafiq Kamal, drew first blood by narrowly taking the opening set 11-10. However, the Pakistani duo staged a brilliant comeback, showcasing their resilience and strategic gameplay to clinch the next two sets 11-9, sealing victory in an intense 69-minute encounter. Iqbal and Zaman will now face arch-rivals India in…

LAHORE – The Pakistan men’s national cricket team will tour Bangladesh in July 2025 for a three-match T20I series, marking a key step in their build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the tour as part of a reciprocal agreement after Pakistan hosted Bangladesh earlier this year in Lahore, where the home side won all three T20Is. According to the official PCB statement, the team will arrive in Dhaka on July 16, with the three T20 Internationals scheduled for July 20, 22, and 24. All matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National…

LAHORE / HONG KONG: In a effective gesture to Pakistan’s advance in economical agribusiness, Rabel Sadozai, Chief of Promoting and Deals at Fatima Fertilizer, has been granted Maintainability Pioneer of the Year at the Ladies Driving Alter Grants Asia-Pacific 2025, held in Hong Kong. This prestigious respect celebrates female trailblazers driving transformative alter over the locale and Sadozai’s win may be a point of interest acknowledgment for Pakistan. This isn’t fair a individual turning point, but a minute for Pakistan to shine, Sadozai said amid her acknowledgment discourse. Sustainability is the spine of our mission at Fatima Fertilizer and we’re…

LAHORE: Pakistan national volleyball group conveyed a faultless execution on Monday, overcoming Qatar in straight sets to book their put within the AVC Countries Container 2024 last in Manama, Bahrain. The 3-0 triumph (25-22, 25-22, 25-21) was more than fair a elimination round triumph it was a explanation. The win served as sweet exact retribution against the same side that denied them the title in final year’s AVC Challenge Glass final. According to a press discharge by the Pakistan Volleyball Alliance, the group appeared momentous dominance and control, keeping up a firm grasp on all three sets in spite of Qatar’s decided resistance. Key players Murad Jahan, Usman Faryad Ali, Murad Khan, and…

LAHORE: Pakistan’s silver medal finish at the FIH Nations Cup 2024 may not have ended with gold, but it marks a crucial turning point in the country’s long-stalled hockey journey. After returning from Kuala Lumpur, team captain Ammad Butt called the team’s first major final in over a decade “a milestone, not a defeat.” Pakistan’s last appearance in a major final was back in 2014 at the Champions Trophy, making this run to the final — though ending in a 6–2 defeat to New Zealand — a significant moment for national hockey. “It’s been 11 years since we played a…

The cricketing world is mourning the loss of Dilip Doshi, the Indian left-arm spin great, who passed away in London at the age of 77. Revered for his skill, dignity, and cricketing intellect, Doshi leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond the numbers in his career. His death, reported by Indian media on Monday, has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the cricketing fraternity. Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar called Doshi a “warm-hearted soul” and said he would deeply miss their engaging “cricketing conversations.” Former India all-rounder and coach Ravi Shastri described him as “a gentleman to the core…

Pathum Nissanka produced a career-best 187 to lead Sri Lanka fightback on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Galle, steering the hosts to 368-4 at stumps, just 127 runs behind Bangladesh’s first innings total of 495. The 27-year-old opener, who had been under scrutiny for recent poor form, delivered a statement performance, batting for over six hours and facing 256 deliveries, striking 23 fours and a six. His calm and disciplined innings formed the backbone of Sri Lanka’s reply on a batting-friendly Galle surface. Nissanka said he was “very happy” to score his first Test century…

Pakistan booked their spot in the Asian Volleyball Federation quarter-finals after an electrifying five-set victory over Chinese Taipei in Manama, Bahrain, on Thursday. The high-stakes Pool ‘C’ match delivered edge-of-the-seat action as Pakistan clinched a 3-2 win, topping their group and advancing confidently to the knockout stage. Pakistan dominated the opening sets with scores of 25-20 and 25-22, showcasing strong coordination, composed attacking, and strategic serving. Led by their star attacker Murad Khan, the team maintained early momentum, pressing Chinese Taipei into errors and capitalizing on transition play. However, the tide turned in the third set as Chinese Taipei mounted…

Bangladesh stamped their authority on the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, ending the day at a powerful 484 for nine, thanks to a masterclass from Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto. Resuming the day at 292 for three, the Tigers made the most of the batting-friendly conditions, piling on the runs and wearing down the Sri Lankan bowlers. The highlight of the innings was a record 264-run partnership between Shanto and Mushfiqur, a stand that not only lifted Bangladesh but also demoralized the hosts. Shanto continued his sublime form, crafting a brilliant 148 that…

In a dramatic clash at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Pakistan narrowly lost 4-3 to an in-form New Zealand side in their final Pool ‘B’ match of the FIH Nations Cup. Despite the defeat, Pakistan’s hopes stayed alive — and thanks to Japan’s win over Malaysia in the final group game, the Green Shirts secured a place in the semi-finals. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions. New Zealand, undefeated in the group stage, struck first in the 7th minute through Nic Woods, who netted a sharp drag-flick off a penalty corner. But Pakistan responded with intensity and…