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Panthers became the winners of the inaugural Champions One-Day Cup as they beat  Markhors by five wickets in the final here at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on Sunday evening. Out of a PKR49 million prize pot, the Shadab Khan-led   Panthers bagged prize money of PKR30 million while the Markhors collected the runners-up prize of PKR15 million. Panthers bundled out the Markhors, after they opted to bat first, for a mere 122-run total in 33.4 overs and then took just 18 overs to chase it down with five wickets in the…

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After 13 matches and 16 days, two teams  Markhors and Panthers have emerged as the contenders for being crowned the inaugural winners of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup 2024. The final, set to begin at 3pm on Sunday at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, will be the third occasion in this tournament where these two teams will face each other with both having won one game each previously. In the tournament opener on 12 September, the Markhors got the better of Panthers with a 160-run win while the Panthers defeated…

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Aleem Dar, widely regarded as one of the world’s most respected and admired cricket umpires, will retire at the end of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 2024-25 season, concluding a career that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century. A true gentleman both on and off the field, Aleem is also a three-time winner of the prestigious David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year (2009-2011). The 56-year-old Aleem also enjoyed a playing career of 17 first-class and 18 List-A matches between 1986 and 1998, before he made his…

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The Pakistan cricket selectors announced a 15-player squad on Tuesday for the first Test against England, set to take place in Multan from 7-11 October. Following the squad announcement and based on the recommendation of head coach Jason Gillespie, the selected players have been withdrawn from the Champions One-Day Cup playoffs to allow them some rest ahead of the series. The squad will assemble in Multan on Monday, 30 September, with the training camp commencing on 1 October. Squad (for 1st Test): Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal,…

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Engro Dolphins beat Nurpur Lions by 16 runs in the last league match of the Champions One-Day Cup here at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Despite the loss the Lions have qualified for the playoff stage and will face Allied Bank Stallions on Wednesday’s eliminator. The Tuesday’s Qualifier will be played between UMT Markhors and Lake City Panthers. In this crucial game, chasing 327 runs, the Lions needed to score 260 or more in order to qualify, which they did in the 47th over but eventually fell 16 runs short as…

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Hamzah Sheeraz, a British boxer of Pakistani descent, claimed the European Middleweight Boxing title by defeating fellow Briton Tyler Denny on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.In a dominant performance, Hamzah showcased his prowess, knocking Tyler down twice before the match was stopped due to a technical knockout. The unbeaten fighter connected with a right cross followed by a left hook early in the first round, sending Tyler to the canvas for the first time. He repeated the feat in the second round with a powerful left hook. Despite Tyler managing to…

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will host a high-level Connection Camp at a local hotel on Monday, aiming to establish a clear and unified vision for the future of Pakistan cricket. This strategic session follows a series of consultations PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has had with former cricketers since assuming office earlier this year. The camp will bring together nine elite cricketers, including Babar Azam (Pakistan’s white-ball captain), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Shan Masood (Pakistan’s red-ball captain).…

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Pakistan will face host Bhutan in their second game of 2024 South Asian Football Federation U17 Championship in Thimpu tomorrow (on Monday). In their first game, Pakistan defeated Nepal 1-0. Earlier Pakistan defeated Nepal by 1-0 in South Asian Football Federation under-17 Championship in Bhutan today [Saturday]. The first half remained goalless, with both teams putting up a solid defensive effort. However, the match came to life in the second half when Pakistan’s Muhammad Talha broke the deadlock in the 81st minute with a crucial goal, ultimately leading his side…

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