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  • Unbeaten Pakistan win Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship in style

    Unbeaten Pakistan win Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship in style

    Pakistan netball team finished an impressive campaign by clinching the Plate Championship with a dominant 60-35 victory over Maldives in the final of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025.

    The final was held at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in Jeonju, South Korea. Pakistan remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, winning all seven matches that they played, including games against Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, and Japan.

    Pakistan quickly took control with a 17-5 lead in the first quarter of the final, extending it to 34-17 by halftime. The team maintained its momentum to close the third quarter at 45-23, leaving Maldives with no chance for a comeback.

    Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Alina, Amani, Parisa, and Farah Rasheed contributed to the decisive win.

    Pakistan Netball Federation officials praised the team’s performance and discipline. 

    The championship ran from June 27 to July 4 under the Asian Netball Federation.

  • Pakistan will compete in Hockey Asia Cup in India, media reports claim

    Pakistan will compete in Hockey Asia Cup in India, media reports claim

    Pakistan is set to participate in the 12th edition of the Hockey Asia Cup in India after receiving diplomatic approval from Indian authorities, according to Indian media reports.

    The tournament is scheduled to take place in Rajgir from August 27 to September 7, 2025.

    Pakistan’s participation had been uncertain amid tense relations between the two countries, but India’s sports ministry has confirmed that there are no objections to Pakistan competing in this multi-nation event.

    According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), a ministry spokesperson said, “We are not against any team competing in India in a multi-national competition. But bilateral is different.”

    However, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has stated that the team’s participation in India depends on government approval. PHF Secretary General Rana Mujahid has previously said that Pakistan will only compete in the Asia Cup if the government grants permission.

    While the clearance allows Pakistan to travel, it remains to be seen whether the Pakistan Hockey Federation will agree to send the team across the border or request a hybrid model for some matches, similar to recent cricket arrangements.

    The Hockey Asia Cup is an important qualifying event for the 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup, making Pakistan’s participation crucial as they aim to revive their proud hockey legacy.

  • Here is the complete schedule of Big Bash League 2025-26

    Here is the complete schedule of Big Bash League 2025-26

    Cricket Australia has officially released the schedule for the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26, with a record number of Pakistani players set to light up the tournament.

    League matches will be held from December 14, 2025, to January 18, 2026, followed by the finals series from January 20 to January 25, 2026.

    Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam will make his BBL debut for the Sydney Sixers on December 14. Other top Pakistani cricketers including Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Hasan Ali, and Shaheen Shah Afridi will also feature in the action.

    Fans can look forward to high-voltage clashes such as the Sydney Derby and the Boxing Day double-header, while the traditional New Year’s night game between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat remains a major highlight.

    Below is the full fixture list for the BBL 2025-26 in HTML table format:

    
  
    
    
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    Dec 14 (Sun)Perth Scorchers vs Sydney SixersOptus Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 15 (Mon)Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane HeatGMHBA Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 16 (Tue)Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney ThunderNinja Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 17 (Wed)Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide StrikersSCG7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 18 (Thu)Melbourne Stars vs Hobart HurricanesMCG7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 19 (Fri)Brisbane Heat vs Perth ScorchersGabba7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 20 (Sat)Sydney Thunder vs Sydney SixersENGIE Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 21 (Sun)Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart HurricanesGMHBA Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 22 (Mon)Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane HeatManuka Oval7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 23 (Tue)Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne StarsAdelaide Oval7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 26 (Fri)Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne StarsSCG6:05 pm
    
    
    Dec 26 (Fri)Perth Scorchers vs Hobart HurricanesOptus Stadium9:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 27 (Sat)Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide StrikersGabba7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 28 (Sun)Melbourne Stars vs Sydney ThunderManuka Oval7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 29 (Mon)Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne RenegadesNinja Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 30 (Tue)Sydney Thunder vs Perth ScorchersENGIE Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Dec 31 (Wed)Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane HeatAdelaide Oval7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 1 (Thu)Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney SixersMarvel Stadium4:00 pm
    
    
    Jan 1 (Thu)Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth ScorchersNinja Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 2 (Fri)Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne StarsGabba7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 3 (Sat)Sydney Thunder vs Hobart HurricanesENGIE Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 4 (Sun)Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne RenegadesMCG6:05 pm
    
    
    Jan 4 (Sun)Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide StrikersOptus Stadium9:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 5 (Mon)Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane HeatCoffs Harbour7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 6 (Tue)Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney ThunderAdelaide Oval7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 7 (Wed)Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne RenegadesOptus Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 8 (Thu)Melbourne Stars vs Sydney SixersMCG7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 9 (Fri)Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide StrikersNinja Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 10 (Sat)Brisbane Heat vs Sydney ThunderGabba4:00 pm
    
    
    Jan 10 (Sat)Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne StarsMarvel Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 11 (Sun)Sydney Sixers vs Hobart HurricanesSCG2:05 pm
    
    
    Jan 11 (Sun)Adelaide Strikers vs Perth ScorchersAdelaide Oval7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 12 (Mon)Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne RenegadesENGIE Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 13 (Tue)Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide StrikersMCG7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 14 (Wed)Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane HeatNinja Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 15 (Thu)Melbourne Renegades vs Perth ScorchersMarvel Stadium7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 16 (Fri)Sydney Sixers vs Sydney ThunderSCG7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 17 (Sat)Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne RenegadesAdelaide Oval5:00 pm
    
    
    Jan 17 (Sat)Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne StarsOptus Stadium8:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 18 (Sun)Brisbane Heat vs Sydney SixersGabba7:15 pm
    
    
    Jan 20 (Tue)The QualifierTBATBA
    
    
    Jan 21 (Wed)The KnockoutTBATBA
    
    
    Jan 23 (Fri)The ChallengerTBATBA
    
    
    Jan 25 (Sun)The FinalTBATBA
  • Liverpool’s star dies in car crash in Spain

    Liverpool’s star dies in car crash in Spain

    Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash near Zamora in northwestern Spain, according to local firefighters and police reports.

    According to media reports, a vehicle left the road near Zamora, and the incident indicates a tyre burst while overtaking. The car caught fire after the crash, killing both people inside. Pending final forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota, along with his brother, Andre Felipe.

    The tragedy comes just ten days after Jota married his long-term girlfriend, Rute Cardoso. He had three children.

    Jota, 28, joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 and scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club. He played a key role in helping Liverpool win the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup, and scored six goals in their recent Premier League-winning season.

    The striker began his career in Portugal and played for Atlético Madrid in Spain before moving to England. He earned 49 caps for Portugal and lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy twice.

    Outside of football, Jota was an avid video gamer, owned an eSports team, and often streamed on Twitch.

    His brother, Andre, 26, also died in the crash. Andre played for Penafiel, a club in Portugal’s second division.

  • Pakistan storms into Asian Youth Girls Championship final

    Pakistan storms into Asian Youth Girls Championship final

    Pakistan netball team have made history by reaching the final of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 after a strong 64-39 win over Japan in the semifinal.

    The match was played at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in South Korea. Pakistan started fast, leading by 21-7 by the end of the first quarter. Japan tried to fight back but Pakistan stayed in control and kept increasing their lead.

    Players like Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Amani, Parisa, and Farah Rasheed played key roles with good shooting, passing, and defence.

    Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan had big wins over Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, and Japan in the group stage.

    The team will now face either Maldives or Chinese Taipei in the final on Friday. With this win, Pakistan’s girls are just one step away from lifting the trophy and inspiring young players at home.

  • PSL 10 shatters viewership records, Peshawar Zalmi most watched team

    PSL 10 shatters viewership records, Peshawar Zalmi most watched team

    The 10th edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) has smashed all previous viewership records, setting new milestones for broadcast ratings and online streaming.

    A meeting was held in Lahore between the PSL management and stakeholders on Wednesday, where detailed briefings were given on the League’s latest achievements. The briefing revealed that PSL 10 generated over 500 million rupees in gate money alone.

    Compared to the previous season, broadcast viewership for PSL 10 saw a massive jump. Average TV rating stood at an impressive 8.5 percent. Peshawar Zalmi emerged as the most-watched team, while Lahore Qalandars topped overall.

    In an extraordinary leap, live streaming for PSL 10 surged by 647 percent compared to PSL 9. Last season recorded 455 million live streaming views, while PSL 10 attracted a staggering 3.4 billion views. The final match was the most-watched game of the season, and Lahore Qalandars recorded the highest team viewership at 1.4 billion.

    The data showed that urban areas contributed 53 percent of the live streaming audience, while rural areas made up 47 percent. Male viewers accounted for 67 percent and females 33 percent.

    PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said, “PSL stands as a symbol of hope and unity, delivering world-class cricket and unforgettable moments. We will make the League even stronger and more globally active.”

    PSL CEO Salman Naseer added that PSL 10 was not just a tournament but a celebration, calling it a movement that continues to bring fans together.

    Looking ahead to the eleventh edition, PCB is exploring a major shift in the league’s calendar. Unlike previous seasons in February–March or April–May, PSL 11 is now likely to be scheduled between December 2025 and January 2026, helping avoid clashes with the Indian Premier League and ICC events.

    Preparations are underway for expansion with two additional franchises expected to join the PSL, taking the League from six teams to eight.

  • Pakistan stun Indonesia in historic AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifier win

    Pakistan stun Indonesia in historic AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifier win

    Pakistan women’s football team pulled off a stunning victory in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, defeating hosts Indonesia 2-0 in a Group D match. 

    The win marks a historic moment for Pakistan as they overcame a team ranked significantly higher in FIFA rankings.

    Nadia Khan gave Pakistan an early lead by scoring in the 8th minute, registering her fifth international career goal. The momentum continued when Suha Hirani converted a penalty in the 18th minute to double Pakistan’s advantage. Throughout the match, Pakistan’s goalkeeper, Ziyana Jeewraj, made several crucial saves to deny Indonesia any chance of a comeback.

    Pakistan’s FIFA ranking stands at 157, while Indonesia holds the 95th position, making this result even more significant for the Green Shirts. The team will now face Kyrgyzstan in their final Group D match on July 5.

    The victory is Pakistan women’s first international win since September 2023, when they last defeated Laos in a penalty shootout.

  • Probable dates for Pakistan-India Asia Cup 2025 matches revealed

    Probable dates for Pakistan-India Asia Cup 2025 matches revealed

    This year’s Asia Cup could see arch-rivals India and Pakistan face each other at least twice if things go according to plan. 

    According to Indian media reports, the Asia Cup is likely to begin around September 4 or 5, with the high-voltage group stage match between India and Pakistan expected to take place on September 7 in Dubai. If both teams qualify for the Super Four stage, they could meet again on September 14.

    Indian media outlets have also reported that although India is the official host for the tournament, the matches will likely be played at a neutral venue, with the UAE emerging as the strongest option. The Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format this time, and the final is expected to be held on September 21.

    The tournament will feature six teams: Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the UAE.

    Pakistani sports journalist Faizan Lakhani shared his take on the changing narrative in Indian media. He wrote, “From reporting that India is pulling out of the Asia Cup, to declaring that the tournament will proceed without Pakistan, to reports that BCCI will request the ICC to separate India and Pakistan groups in future events, the Indian media has now started to report the possible date of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash!”

    He added, “According to SportsTak (the same website that reported the Champions Trophy was being moved to South Africa), the India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup will happen on September 7th.”

    However, nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

  • Pakistan’s top PUBG Mobile team 4Thrives seeks sponsor for Esports World Cup

    Pakistan’s top PUBG Mobile team 4Thrives seeks sponsor for Esports World Cup

    4Thrives Esports, one of the top-performing teams in Pakistan’s competitive PUBG Mobile circuit, is currently in search of a sponsor to support their journey ahead.

    4Thrives Esports was formed in December 2024 and has quickly become a powerhouse in South Asian PUBG Mobile. They have gained a following in Pakistan as well as across the region for their aggressive gameplay, smart roster changes, and consistent results.

    Recently, the team made history by becoming the first Pakistani PUBG Mobile squad to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2025. They secured this spot by finishing as the second runner-up in the PMSL CSA Spring 2025, competing against some of the best teams from Central and South Asia. This strong performance also puts in a position to qualify for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC), which has a prize pool of $3,000,000.

    The current lineup includes FALAK, IQ, NOCKi, CAIRO, and T20 OP. FALAK, IQ, and NOCKi joined from i8 Esports, while T20 OP came from Seventh Element.

    These players have reached this level without any sponsorship. Unlike many top esports teams backed by major companies, 4Thrives has climbed to the top through talent, dedication, and teamwork.

    The players are now hoping to find a sponsor who can help them prepare better and represent Pakistan on the global stage. A sponsor would help cover travel, training and other expenses, allowing these young players to focus on their game.

    The Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh will be one of the biggest gaming events in history, with a total prize pool of over $70,000,000. For PUBG Mobile alone, there will be $2,000,000 up for grabs, and the competition will be fierce with the best teams from every region taking part.

  • Wimbledon ends 148-year-old tradition

    Wimbledon ends 148-year-old tradition

    Wimbledon has completely removed line judges for the first time in its 148-year-old history. 

    The iconic Grand Slam tournament has now fully switched to an electronic line-calling system.

    Wimbledon CEO Sally Bolton said she regrets ending such a long-standing tradition but admitted that adopting technology was the need of the hour. “It’s sad to see this tradition go, but electronic systems are already being used at other tennis events around the world. It was time to embrace this change,” she remarked. 

    Meanwhile, London experienced another day of intense heat, with temperatures hitting 33 degrees Celsius. Players struggled to cope with the hot conditions, drenched in sweat during their matches.

    On court, the men’s singles first round recorded a big upset when France’s Benjamin Bonzi defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev. Bonzi won the first set 7-6, lost the second 3-6 as Medvedev fought back, but then claimed the next two sets 7-6 and 6-2 to advance to the second round and knock Medvedev out of the tournament.

    In the women’s singles, Britain’s Emma Raducanu delighted home fans by beating fellow Briton Mimi Xu to qualify for the second round.