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Hamza Tariq

Beat: Pakistan Cricket Board, International Fixtures & Domestic Athletics

Covers Pakistan Cricket Board operations, national squad selection, PSL tournaments, ICC international series, and athletics competitions from Lahore.

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Mohammad Yousaf, Sana Mir Inducted into PCB Hall of Fame — Newsbeat sports coverage
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Mohammad Yousaf, Sana Mir Inducted into PCB Hall of Fame

Former Pakistan batting great Mohammad Yousaf and former women's team captain Sana Mir have been inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame for 2025 in recognition of their valuable contributions to Pakistan cricket.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 · 11:51 PKT · 2 min read
Abdul Samad’s Late Strike Sends Pakistan into Historic SAFF Championship Final — Newsbeat sports coverage
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Abdul Samad’s Late Strike Sends Pakistan into Historic SAFF Championship Final

Abdul Samad Arshad struck a sensational late winner to guide Pakistan into their first-ever SAFF Championship final, as Nolberto Solano’s side held off sustained pressure from hosts Bangladesh to secure a dramatic 1-0 semi-final victory at the National Stadium on Saturday.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · 23:04 PKT · 2 min read
Lyari Gets First Portable Boxing Ring for Female Boxers — Newsbeat sports coverage
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Lyari Gets First Portable Boxing Ring for Female Boxers

Karachi’s Lyari neighborhood has received its first portable boxing ring to promote women’s boxing and provide young female athletes with better training opportunities.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · 17:00 PKT · 2 min read
Wasim Akram Questions Cummins’ Sandpapergate Denial, Says Bowlers Would Spot Tampering — Newsbeat sports coverage
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Wasim Akram Questions Cummins’ Sandpapergate Denial, Says Bowlers Would Spot Tampering

Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram has questioned Australia captain Pat Cummins’ claim that he was unaware of the use of sandpaper during the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, arguing that any experienced bowler would immediately recognise the difference between natural wear and deliberate damage to the ball.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · 14:38 PKT · 2 min read
Pakistan Set to Host FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Lahore Next Year — Newsbeat sports coverage
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Pakistan Set to Host FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Lahore Next Year

Pakistan will host a major International Hockey Federation (FIH) event after a gap of 24 years, with the fifth edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup scheduled to be held in Lahore from February 19 to 28, 2027.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 22:41 PKT · 2 min read
Rizwan, Imam Probe Nearing Completion, Says Naqvi — Newsbeat sports coverage
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Rizwan, Imam Probe Nearing Completion, Says Naqvi

The investigation into senior cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is nearing completion, while the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is also set to announce new central contracts for its players, chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 11:52 PKT · 2 min read