Category: Sports

eSports, or competitive video gaming, is becoming a popular career choice worldwide, but most Pakistanis are unaware of this field. Pakistan, a country with a population of 25 crore, has a smaller eSports audience than Nepal, which has a maximum population of three crores. eSports could be a massive source of income.

Here’s a simple guide on how to start eSports:

Step 1: Choose Your Game

Choose a game you love and are good at, such as Dota 2, League of Legends, PUBG, or FIFA. According to the number of streamers in Pakistan, most Pakistanis are PUBG lovers.

Step 2: Practice Regularly

Like any other sport, practice is crucial. Spend time daily improving your skills and learning game strategies.

Step 3: Join a Community

Connect with other players by joining online forums, local clubs, or social media pages that organize matches and scrims. This will help you learn from others and stay updated on tournaments.

Step 4: Participate in Tournaments

Start with local or online tournaments. These competitions help you gain experience and recognition. On this level, your device matters a lot with your skills. You should have a high-end device to avoid lag during your gameplay. Most competitive players prefer iPhones above 13 or 13 pro max. But when you play globally, they provide their own mobile devices, which are mostly high-end Android devices.

But in games like Tekken or other console games, you must play them on your gaming device.

Making Money in eSports:

Many eSports tournaments offer cash prizes. The prize pool level increased from regional to global on different levels.

You can earn money on Twitch and YouTube by streaming and uploading your gameplay. Build an audience; you can earn through ads, donations, and sponsorships.

Apart from this, almost all games have affiliate programs, depending on the number of followers you have. They pay you for playing their games. Many Pakistani YouTubers are currently affiliated with PUBG mobile, such as StarAnonymous, FM Radio Gaming, Mr Jayplays, Baba Op, and many other small creatures like Falin Star, How Brand, and Unknown Op. Mr Jayplays also streamed GTA 5, so he may be affiliated with them, too.

As you gain popularity, companies start sponsoring you. They provide financial support in exchange for promoting their products like you use their mics, headphones, or any gear used in gaming.

Grooming on Social Media:

Use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Share your achievements, gaming tips, short videos, and behind-the-scenes content. You can quickly grow on TikTok and shift your audience to YouTube or any platform to earn Money.

Post regularly and maintain a consistent schedule. This keeps your audience engaged and helps you grow your following. You can partner with other gamers and content creators. This expands your reach and introduces you to new audiences.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for written proof of the Indian government’s refusal to allow Pakistan to host the Champions Trophy 2025.

PCB has said that if the Indian government refuses to allow its team to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, it should be in writing, an Indian News Agency has reported. The Indian Cricket Board will provide the letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

PCB sources added that India should have informed them and the ICC in writing about their arrival at least five to six months before the tournament.

Last year, BCCI refused to play the Asia Cup in Pakistan by putting pressure on the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), due to which the tournament was played in Sri Lanka and Pakistan as a ‘hybrid model’.

However, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has clarified to the ICC that he will not back down from hosting the Champions Trophy 2025. ICC is responsible for India’s participation in the event.

Indian media published reports that the ICC has started considering transferring the tournament from Pakistan, but later, the vice president of the Indian board, Rajeev Shukla, rejected these reports.

The Indian Cricket Board has decided to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of the T20 team in place of vice-captain Hardik Pandya for the Sri Lanka tour.

Surya will take over from former captain Rohit Sharma, who has retired from T20 internationals.

Hardik was Rohit’s deputy in the T20 World Cup and is a more experienced captain, leading India in three ODIs and 16 T20Is and leading Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Suryakumar has captained Mumbai Indians in IPL and also led India in the T20 series against Australia last November.

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s wife, Serbian actress and model Nataša Stanković has left India and gone to Serbia with her son.

According to Indian media reports, videos of Natasha Stankovich leaving India, in which she and her son Agastya are seen at the Mumbai airport, are going viral on various social media platforms.

On the other hand, the model has also shared a story about this on Instagram. In his Insta story, he shared pictures of himself packing a bag and driving a car.

Former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team captain Dhammika Niroshana was reportedly shot dead at his residence late on Tuesday night.

According to media reports, the former captain was home with his wife and two children when the incident occurred.

Police have sent the body for autopsy while further investigations are underway. He has been killed with a 12-bore gun; the police reached the spot as soon as the incident was reported.

Australian chief selector George Bailey has clarified that David Warner is not part of his plans for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The selector has firmly closed the door on David Warner’s return to the Champions Trophy in 2025, saying, “You never know when someone is joking. Warner has had a great career, and it couldn’t have been better for him.”

He said, “Regarding this team, its transfer journey is going on with some different players. We will no longer consider David Warner as his career is over; we will select the squad keeping that in mind.”

A few days ago, Warner insisted that he would keep the door open for a return to the Champions Trophy, but Bailey has now made it clear that the aggressive opener will not be in Pakistan with the Australian team.

The left-handed batsman had announced his retirement from ODI cricket earlier this year on the occasion of the farewell Test against Pakistan.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Australia’s Tony Hemming as the Chief Curator.

The Board’s statement said, “Tony Hemming has been appointed for two years. He will prepare pitches for the Test series against Bangladesh and England and for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025.”

Tony will arrive in Lahore on Wednesday to take over the new responsibility. The pitch curator has more than 40 years of experience in pitch preparation.

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has apologized for a video he made after defeating Pakistan Champions in the final.

He shared the video on Instagram along with Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh and Gurkeerat Mann, in which they were mimicking disabled people.

After the video went viral on social media, it drew criticism from disability rights advocates who accused the cricketers of mocking disabled people, after which the video was removed.

Harbhajan Singh has also apologized, writing on X, “After winning the championship in England, social media users are criticizing our recent videos of ‘Toba ‘Toba’. I want to make it clear to them that we respect every individual and community. This video was made due to fatigue after playing cricket continuously for 15 days, stopping criticism and keeping everyone happy.”

India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the final of World Champions of Legends.

Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has announced major decisions to improve cricket and team performance.

According to Geo, Naqvi presided over a three-hour meeting at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), during which various suggestions for improving cricket were reviewed.

The board also included Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie in the selection committee. Fitness tests have been made mandatory for every player every three months.

The central contract amount will not be reduced for now; the period of the central contract will be for one year. Performance and fitness will be reviewed every year in different categories of the contract. The inclusion of the players will be as per the prescribed procedure, and the players who meet the fitness and performance criteria will get an opportunity to move forward.

Chairman PCB said, “There will be no compromise on discipline, and there will be a zero-tolerance policy against players who violate discipline. The team should have unity and agreement; grouping players will not be tolerated, and the management will take strict action.”

He said, “My recommendation about any player should not be accepted for violation of discipline. We will build high-performance centers in Islamabad and Peshawar.”

“Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie are fully empowered, have full confidence in them, have given them a free hand, hope both will deliver excellent results and present the final report in this regard.”

Muhammad Yusuf, Asad Shafiq, Usman Wahla and Nadeem Khan have been responsible for reviewing the domestic contract.