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Sahibzada Farhan and Josh Philippe scored fifties as Multan Sultans beat Rawalpindiz by seven wickets in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. Set to chase a 183-run target, the Sultans comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of just three wickets and 22 balls to spare. The leaders, however, had a contrasting start to their pursuit as Mohammad Amir dismissed their in-form opener Steve Smith (five) in the second over with just 12 runs on the board. But the early setback did not bother the Sultans as in-form Farhan and Philippe turned the game on its head by putting together a blazing 110-run partnership for the second wicket, which saw both batters amassing their respective half-centuries. The monumental stand was eventually broken by Amir in the 12th over when he outfoxed Philippe with a slower delivery, who remained a notable run-getter for the Sultans with a brisk 56 off 30 deliveries, comprising six fours and...

Karachi Kings captain and star Australian cricketer David Warner was arrested for drunk driving in Sydney and while he has returned to play the Pakistan Super League, he will have to appear before a court sooner or later. Warner was found to be almost twice the legal alcohol limit after failing a breath test late on Sunday night in Maroubra, Sydney, according to reports. In a statement to news.com.au, NSW Police said that Warner had stopped and parked his vehicle before reaching the testing site, after which officers approached him and administered a breath test that returned a positive result. Warner was arrested and taken to Maroubra Police Station, where he returned a reading of 0.1. He is all set to appear in court in May. “About 5:30 pm today (Sunday 5 April 2026), police were conducting stationary random breath testing on Malabar Road, Maroubra. A van was seen to allegedly stop short of the testing site and park," the statement read. “Officers attached to the Traffic...

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has ruled out an immediate retirement from T20I, clarifying that although he had considered stepping away from the format after the World Cup, he no longer plans to do so. In a statement, Fakhar said reports suggesting he was set to retire from T20Is were inaccurate. “I had decided to retire from T20 cricket after the World Cup, but at this stage I have no plans to retire,” the left-hander said, adding that he wants to end his T20 career on a high note whenever he eventually steps away. The 35-year-old has been a major contributor for Pakistan in the shortest format, amassing 2,494 runs in 120 T20 internationals at a strike rate of 132.51, with 14 fifties to his name. Fakhar has also been a consistent performer for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League and remains part of the side in the ongoing 11th edition of the tournament. via Original Source

The Pakistan Tennis Federation has announced the commencement of the ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship 2026 (Leg-1), set to begin on April 6 at the PTF Tennis Complex. The prestigious international event will feature participation from 39 young players, including 24 boys and 15 girls, representing 14 countries such as Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Japan, China, Australia, and Russia, among others. The tournament is being held in memory of Zainab Ali Naqvi, a promising young tennis player from Karachi, who tragically passed away on February 12, 2024, after suffering a heart attack during an ITF junior event in Islamabad. President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, along with Secretary General Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail and other officials, paid heartfelt tribute to the late player. They stated that the championship is a meaningful initiative to honor her legacy and ensure her memory continues to inspire young athletes. The fede...

Punjab Department of Specialized Health has hired the services of its retired Special Secretary Tariq Mehmood Rehmani as Programme Director and fixed his monthly salary at Rs11,37,500 per month, ignoring the government’s austerity drive. According to details, Retired Special Secretary Tariq Mehmood Rehmani will perform his duties in Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Capacity Building. He was appointed as Director of Project Implementation on a one-year contract, which can be extended for another period. Tariq Mehmood Rehmani retired in BS-20 but was now appointed in BS-22 equal pay scale. via Original Source

Karachi Kings completed a 198-run chase as Azam Khan and David Warner struck rapid half-centuries in the 10th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. Set to chase 198, the 2020 champions knocked the winning runs for the loss of five wickets and four balls to spare, courtesy of a crucial 76-run partnership for the third wicket between Azam and Warner. The Kings got off to a contrasting start to their pursuit as they lost right-handed opener Muhammad Waseem in the third over with 27 runs on the board. Following the early setback, Salman Ali Agha (29) joined skipper Warner, and the duo batted sensibly to anchor the run chase with an important 43-run partnership for the second wicket, which culminated with the former's dismissal in the ninth over. Agha's dismissal paved the way for Azam to walk out and bat at No.5 ahead of experienced all-rounder Moeen Ali, and the move paid dividends for the 2020 champions, as he, alongside ca...