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On April 18, after the game, Fatima commended her squad's diligent efforts, saying, “Qualifying is highly significant, and all the praise belongs to the whole team.” Additionally, she emphasized their objective to secure victory over Bangladesh in their last encounter, striving to conclude the qualifying rounds atop the leaderboard undefeated. In their game against Thailand, Pakistan scored a total of 205 runs with six wickets down. They began steadily before Sidra Amin helped steady the ship during crucial moments. Towards the close of their innings, Fatima added significant contributions. Despite feeling the bowling pressure exerted by Thailand’s players, Fatima believed the squad made the most out of chances presented late in the match. On the cricket front, Fatima Sana and her teammates put up a commendable show, claiming three wickets apiece. This triumph marks four successive wins for Pakistan in the qualifiers. Moving forward, they will square off against Bangladesh...

Pakistan, April 18 -- Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal has revealed why Babar Azam left the team. Babar played for Karachi Kings from 2017 to 2022 after joining from Islamabad United in the PSL's inaugural season. In 2023, he switched to Peshawar Zalmi and now serves as their captain. Iqbal explained that disagreements arose between Babar and the team regarding his batting position. The team wanted him to bat at number three, but Babar preferred to open the innings. This difference in opinion ultimately led to his release. Babar Azam, aged 30, has always favored opening in his T20 career. He has opened in 76 out of 90 PSL innings. During this time, he scored 3,103 runs, maintaining an impressive average of 47.01. Babar's record includes 28 half-centuries and 2 centuries, showcasing his talent in the game. His move to Peshawar Zalmi may offer him the chance to continue shining as a top player.

In preparation for the upcoming 35th National Games, the Sports Board Punjab has initiated training camps across 21 different sports categories in Lahore. Meanwhile, Faisalabad is hosting camps focused on kabaddi, taekwondo, volleyball, and handball. This information was shared by Director General of Sports Punjab, Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry, who visited several facilities including those within the Nishtar Park Sports Complex (NPSC). Currently, more than 600 male and female participants are undergoing intensive coaching under experienced trainers. Following this two-week program, approximately 485 high-performing individuals will be chosen to compete as representatives of Punjab at the National Games set to take place in Karachi between May 1st and 9th, 2025. The athletes are participating in both early morning and late evening sessions dedicated to honing advanced skills and enhancing physical fitness. Under the supervision of Director Admin Dr. M Kaleem, Director Sports Rana ...

On April 16th, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rishad Hossain led Lahore Qalandars to victory against Karachi Kings with a margin of 65 runs during their PSL 8 match held on Tuesday. In this contest, Fakhar Zaman and Daryl Mitchell both achieved scores over fifty, setting an ambitious target of 202-runs for Karachi Kings. When Lahore Qalandars decided to start batting, they faced early setbacks losing two rapid wickets; Mohammad Naeem managed only seven runs before being out. Following him, Abdullah Shafique briefly partnered with Fakhar Zaman but had his stay cut short at just six points when the score read 25-2 within 3.5 overs. Fakhar Zaman and Daryl Mitchell subsequently formed a crucial alliance, building a robust stand worth 125 runs which significantly bolstered Lahore’s standing. This collaboration concluded once Fakhar Zaman left the field having notched up 75 from 47 deliveries including six boundaries and five maximums. Subsequently, Sam Billings came together with Daryl Mitchel...