Imran Shehzad put up an all-round show as he blanked out Muhammad Yousuf in the beginning two frames but suffered a blow in the third before passing on to win the following two. PHOTO: NEFER SEHGAL/ EXPRESS
Former world amateur champion Muhammad Yousuf crashed out of the NBP Ranking Snooker Championship after losing 5-3 to Imran Shehzad who qualified for the quarter-finals of the event.
"In my opinion, perhaps considered wrong by some people, he made us lose the 4th and fifth one-dayers," Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Butt said in an audience to Geo Super.
Pakistan cricket chief Ijaz Butt has said former one-day captain Shahid Afridi will never leave the interior side again, blaming him for losing matches against the West Indies in May. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
KARACHI:Pakistan cricket chief Ijaz Butt has said former one-day captain Shahid Afridi will never leave the interior side again, blaming him for losing matches against the West Indies in May.
Pakistan female swimmers say that the play has been ignored for too long in the state and if facilities are provided, their performance can speak volumes. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVED
There is no shortage of brave and talented Pakistan female swimmers who, in spite of flagging facilities and opportunities in the country, are making their target in the sport.
Pakistan Boxing Federation says the issue has now been rescheduled to get on October 20, a 3 month delay. PHOTO: FILE
The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) has postponed the 2nd version of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Championship due to a hold in the issue of finances by the countrys sports board.
Squad comprises five pugilists including Commonwealth Games medalist.
Pakistan pugilists will depart today for Jakarta, Indonesia to contend in the 21st edition of the President Cup Boxing Tournament that starts tomorrow.
The home squad, comprising five boxers, will be spurred by the front of Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Waseem (52kg).
Shahid Afridi says he will have a return to the home team when the situation improves. PHOTO: AFP
While Shahid Afridi seeks a new start in the ongoing county season, the late captain will stay below the scanner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which will not pause in taking further action against the retired all-rounder in event of foul play, according to a PCB official.
Pakistan played their last full series in the UAE against South Africa losing the one-off Twenty20, the ODI series 3-2 while drafting the Test series. PHOTO: AFP
Pakistan will run their home series against Sri Lanka and England in the UAE as security concerns continue to drive away touring sides from the country.
"PCB has mis-treated him and they should be removed so that Afridi returns, we know him." PHOTO: AFP
KARACHI:Pakistani greats expressed dismay Tuesday at Shahid Afridi`s shock decision to quit international cricket, as officials said the "doors are opened" for the influential all-rounder`s return.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has removed Shahid Afridi as one-day captain for the upcoming series against Ireland. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
KARACHI:The Pakistan Cricket Board has removed Shahid Afridi as one-day team captain for the upcoming series against Ireland.
Chairman of the board Ijaz Butt told a media conference in Islamabad that senior batsman Misbah-ul-Haq would take the squad in the two one-day matches against Ireland on May 28 and 30.
