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Mohsin Naqvi fumes Sukhan Faiz selected for PCB
women panel umpires

over slow upgrdation work at

 Sports Desk

MULTAN: Sukhan Faiz has been

included in PCB Women’s Panel
Umpires bringing an honour for

Gaddafi stadium
Multan’s women cricketer.
Sukhan Faiz has also had the
honor of playing in the Women’s
World Cup 2009 in Australia.
Before her job at Zakari-
 Sports Desk ed the relevant stakeholders to work 24/7 ya University, Multan, she won
on the project, adding that the huge medals as an athlete and cricketer.
LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Crick- project could only be completed on time The teams trained by her have
et Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has by working round the clock. shown outstanding performance in higher education women’s
expressed displeasure over slow upgra- Naqvi also visited various parts of the cricket. Expressing happiness over being included in the PCB
dation and renovation work at the Gadd- main building of the stadium which is panel umpires, Sukhan Faiz said that after being a cricketer and
afi stadium, Lahore. being dismantled and demanded for coach, she now has another golden opportunity to stay connect-
The PCB has undertaken upgradation the upgradation timeline to be followed ed with cricket through umpiring. She stated, “God willing, I
and renovation of the Gaddafi stadium, strictly. He also directed immediate will strive to meet the PCB’s standards through my experience.
Lahore besides National Bank stadium repair of the main water pipeline under Now, being officially included in the PCB Panel Umpiring is a
Karachi and Rawalpindi cricket stadi- the main building of the stadium and special honor for both her and her Alma metre.
um to prepare for the ICC Champions quick drainage of the accumulated water.
Trophy 2025 to be held in Pakistan. Directing to accelerate speed, the PCB
The Chairman PCB visited the Gadd- Chairman said that more resources be Sindh bag Blind Cricket
afi Stadium on Tuesday night to oversee
the progress of the upgradation work
mobilized to complete the upgradation
work of the stadium well before Cham- Super League title
and was unhappy to see that no work pions Trophy 2025.
was being undertaken at night by the Director International Cricket Usman
contractors despite the fact that Mohsin clock in order to complete the upgra- deadline. Wahla and GM Infrastructure were also
Naqvi had ordered to work round the dation and renovation well before the Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi direct- present on this occasion.

Pak athlete to
Rs 3,100m allocated for sports feature in Asian
infrastructure Throwing C’ship
 Sports Desk

ISLAMABAD: The Feder-  Sports Desk

al Government has green
light a series of substantial KARACHI: Sindh team emerged victorious in the final of the
projects aimed at bolster- Pakistan Blind Cricket Super League 2024 at APS School Cricket
ing Pakistan’s sports infra- Ground, Abbottabad on Thursday.
structure, with a significant Sindh defeated Balochistan Blind by eight wickets in the final.
focus on the South Asian Sindh chase down the target of 177 runs in just 13.3 overs, secur-
Games and Pakistan Sports ing the championship title.
Complex (PSC) and various Balochistan set a competitive total of 176 runs in 19.1 overs.
facilities across the country.  Sports Desk Naseeb Ullah (B2) led the charge with a well-crafted 42 off 27
According to a budget- balls, supported by Muhammad Ayyaz (B1) with 22 runs off 16
ary document released here ISLAMABAD: Pakistani athlete Muham- balls and Bashir Khan (B1), who scored a quickfire 32 off 16 balls.
on Wednesday, Rs 3,100 mad Yasir has departed for Korea to partic- Despite their efforts, Balochistan’s innings saw regular fall of wick-
million has been allocated ipate in the 2nd Asian Throwing Champi- ets, with the team being all out in the 20th over.
under Public Service Devel- onship, scheduled to take place from June Sindh’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Irfan
opment Programme (PSDP) 14-15. (B2) and Muhammad Idrees Saleem (B1) taking 3 wickets each.
for Inter Provincial Coordi- He was accompanied by coach Syed Fiaz Irfan’s economical spell of 4-0-15-3 was particularly impressive,
nation (IPC) Division for the Hussain Bukhari. significantly containing Balochistan’s scoring rate.
fiscal year 2024-25. The championship will feature athletes In response, Sindh Blind chased the target with remarkable
An amount of Rs 2,433 cost of Rs 735.394 million; Rehabilitation & up-gra- Some of the new schemes from Asian countries. ease, scoring 177 runs for the loss of only 2 wickets in 13.3 overs.
million has been allocated Provision of missing facili- dation of existing facilities at include holding of Nation- Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) M Safdar (B3) was the star of the innings, remaining unbeat-
for ongoing schemes while ties for South Asian Games PSC, Islamabad for prepa- al Games at a cost of Rs 317 President, Brig (R) Wajahat Hussain, en on 97 off 48 balls, hitting 17 fours at a strike rate of 202.08.
new schemes (667 million) viz. warm-up track, heat ration/holding of South million and construction hoped that Yasir will deliver an outstanding Ayoub Khan (B2) provided excellent support with a rapid 54 off
in PSDP 2024-25. exchanger, residential flats Asian Games 2021-22 at a of swimming pool at PSB performance in the championship. 32 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.
Among key projects in the for coaches, revamping of cost of Rs 312.083 million; Coaching Centre, Karachi an This is a significant opportunity for him The partnership between Safdar and Ayoub set a solid founda-
ongoing schemes include multipurpose halls, fenc- Laying of synthetic athlet- amount of Rs 200 million to showcase his talent and bring laurels to tion, and despite losing Ayoub and Muhammad Shoaib (B1) in
providing and installing of ing wall, 5-A Side Hockey ic track/football ground, was earmarked. Meanwhile the country. quick succession, Sindh comfortably reached the target. Sanwal
electronic displays and scor- Ground, Futsal Ground & sprinkling system and an amount of Rs 150 million The AFP has been working tirelessly to Shahzada (B3) remained not out with 9 runs off 6 balls, ensuring
ing system of different sports master planning of Pakistan flood lights at PSB Coaching was kept for rehabilitation/ promote Pakistani athletes, and Yasar’s Sindh’s victory. Balochistan’s bowlers struggled to contain Sindh’s
facilities at Pakistan Sports Sports Complex Islamabad Centre, Karachi an amount up-gradation of existing participation in the championship is aggressive batting. Haroon Khan (B2) conceded 55 runs in his 4
Complex, Islamabad and an amount of Rs 388.429 of Rs 304.893 million was facilities at PSB Coaching expected to inspire young athletes in Paki- overs, while Imran Sarwar (B3) and Mohsin Khan (B3) also faced
PSB Coaching Centers at a million was earmarked. earmarked. Centre at Quetta. stan to strive for excellence in the sport. a tough time against Sindh’s batsmen. Bashir Khan (B1) was the
only bowler to take wickets, with figures of 2-0-24-2. Muham-
mad Safdar was declared Man of the Match.
Man of the Tournament includes Muhammad Salman (B1

Pakistan Football League to commence on Oct Category, Badar Munir (B2 Category), Akmal Hayyat (B3 Cate-
gory) and Nisar Ali (Best Wicket Keeper). The dignitaries present
in the final were Gen (R) Ayyaz Rana, Col (R) Khalid Bashir, Prin-
cipal APS, Tariq Mehmood, Ex-DG Sports KP, Syed Sultan Shah,

15: Chairman PFL President World Blind Cricket Ltd, Syed Salman Tariq Bokhari,
Director Marketing PBCC, Muhammad Bilal, Director Cricket
Operations PCB, Tajamul Hussain, President Abbottabad Crick-
 Sports Desk He said that a large number of Karachi et Club of the Blind and Shaukat Jadoon, Representative PCB.
residents are expected to attend the Paki-
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Football stan Football League matches in Karachi.
League (PFL) Farhan Junejo on Thurs- The Mayor added that sports are now Brian Lara picks USA over
day said that ten teams from various cities,
including Karachi, will participate in the
a means of representing and promoting
the country worldwide, and good rela- Pakistan to qualify for T20
PFL scheduled to commence on October
15 and will continue for 65 days.
tions can be established globally through
sports. World Cup Super 8
He expressed these views while talking He mentioned that football is the most
to the Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza popular sport in the world, with millions
Wahab at the mayor’s office here. of fans across various countries.
The Chairman PFL informed the The Mayor also stated that KMC has
mayor that the teams participating in the its own football team, which will be given
league, each team featuring four inter- further training to enhance their perfor-
national players. The matches will be mance.
played in Karachi and Lahore, and prepa- On this occasion, Mayor Karachi
rations and upgradation of the grounds Barrister Murtaza Wahab was present-
are underway. included in clubs from different countries. to Karachi will be provided with facilities. ed with a symbolic football and a T-shirt
Farhan Junejo also mentioned efforts Speaking on the occasion, Mayor Kara- He said that KMC will provide land for of the Pakistan Football League.
to build a world-class football stadium in chi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that the construction of a world-class football Municipal Commissioner Afzal
Karachi to host various football compe- we will provide full cooperation to the stadium in Karachi. Zaidi, Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil
titions. administration in organizing of the PFL. Barrister Murtaza Wahab, said that Muhammad, UC Chairman Haji Abdul
He said that the team that wins the He mentioned that sports activities Karachi has produced international foot- Majeed, Waqas Rizvi, and other relevant
PFL final will have the opportunity to play enhance the atmosphere of the city, and ball players, and Lyari is especially known officials were also present on this occa-
against international teams and will be all international football players coming as a hub for football players. sion.  A Sports

LAHORE: West Indies’ great Brian Lara has backed the Unit-
ed States of America (USA) instead of Pakistan to qualify for the

Weather may ruin Pakistan’s chances of Super 8 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
The Men in Green are relying on the results of other teams
after they lost two out of their three games in the group stage of
the marque event.

qualification to Super Eight The Babar Azam-led Pakistan faced USA, the co-hosts of the
T20 World Cup 2024, in their opening game and were handed
a shocking defeat in the super over.
 Sports Desk matches but Pakistan enjoy small other day, adding that a match In their second game, Pakistan faced another heartbreak as
advantage on the run rate. between USA and Ireland is only they failed to chase down the 120-run target set by arch-rivals
LAHORE: Pakistan cricket A no result between USA and possible if the rain relents tonight. India in New York on June 9.
team’s fate hangs in balance after Ireland will earn both the teams “It did not rain in Lauderhill as However, they kept their hopes alive by defeating Canada
persistent inclement weath- one point and it will be enough to we talked to Muhammad Yousaf on June 11. Reacting to the qualification scenarios of the team,
er in Lauderhill, Florida is like- take USA team to the Super Eight Anjum. Brian Lara said that Pakistan had a chance to qualify for the next
ly to wash away the USA versus stage in its maiden appearance at The stadiums in the USA are round, however, he is backing the USA to join India in the Super
Ireland fixture of the ICC Men’s the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. not well equipped like the other 8s from Group A.
T20 World Cup to be played in Even a no result match will propel cricket playing nations and “Of course mathematically they (Pakistan) have a chance. I
Lauderhill, Florida on Friday. USA to the next stage by virtue of Lauderhill, Florida stadium does think the USA just got to take care of a win in their last game,
Pakistan’s hopes of qualifica- its narrow win against Pakistan. not have Super Soppers to clear they do that and they qualify,” he added.
tion to the Super Eight Stage in USA also beat Canada in a spec- the water from the cricket field “But we’re hoping that they get to win plus the USA lose their
West Indies may remain alive tacular run-chase in the opening is the forecast in the morning and cancelled due to a wet outfield, in case of rain,” Yousaf Anjum game. So my money is on the USA, I think they’re full of confi-
if USA loses against Ireland on match of the World Cup. all the matches at the venues in according to the team’s Media said, adding that in the absence dence and they would want to make it to the Super 8 that will be so
June 14 (Friday) while Pakistan According to the weather the USA are being played in the Manager Raza Kitchlew. The of right facilities, the possibility huge, historic for US cricket,” the former West Indian batter said.
wins its contest against the Irish pundits Accuweather, the maxi- day. Heavier rain is expected in team members attended light of the match tomorrow looks a Babar Azam’s men are set to take on Ireland on June 16 in their
team on June 16 (Sunday) at the mum temperature forecast is 29 the afternoon on Friday while the physical training session. far cry. last group-stage game.
same venue. Pakistan are current- degree Celsius with couple of chances of rain and thunderstorm Senior sports journalist Yousaf Anjum said ‘let’s keep They will not only need to defeat Ireland but also hope that
ly placed third on the Points showers and a heavy thunder- are minimum. Muhammad Yousaf Anjum told our fingers crossed and hope there the USA, who are second in Group A standings, lose their game.
Table with two points from three storm; cloudy and humid while Pakistan cricket team’s prac- APP from Lauderhill Florida that is no rain tonight in Lauderhill The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super
matches while USA sit second additional rain can lead to flood- tice session scheduled for Thurs- the field is soggy at the ground due so that a game could be played 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2024.
with four points from as many ing problems. A 12.1 mm of rain day in Lauderhill, Florida was also to persistent rain for 10 hours the between the USA and Ireland.’