With the conferment of the award, Babar would become the youngest Pakistani cricketer to receive Sitara-e-Imtiaz at the age of 28.

Before Babar, Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Saeed Ajmal, Muhammad Yousuf, Inzimam Ul Haq and Javed Miandad received the award.

Pakistan captain will formally receive the honour at the Civil Award Ceremony at Aiwan-i-Sadar on March 23. President Dr Arif Alvi conferred the civil awards on 253 Pakistani citizens as well as foreign nationals on the occasion of the 75th diamond jubilee anniversary of the country on August 14 last year.

Besides Babar, 13 other athletes will be conferred with civil awards for their outstanding achievements in the field of sports. The list includes women’s team ex-captain Bismah Maroof, Commonwealth Games gold medalists Arshad Nadeem and Muhammad Nooh Dastagir, Jahangir Khan (squash), Ch. Shafay Hussain (Kabaddi), Shafiq Ahmed Chishti (Kabaddi), Sirbaz Khan (Mountaineering), Ahsan Ramzan (Snooker), Masood Jan (Blind Cricket), Amina Wali (Skiing), Abdul Karim (Mountaineer/ Porter), Irfan Mehsood (Martial Arts) and Ms Shahida (Karate)

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According to the details, the squads of both teams held a rigorous training session at Islamabad Cricket Club and finalized their preparations for the three exhibition matches, commencing tomorrow.

Furthermore, all 10 foreign players participating in the exhibition games also partook in their respective team’s training sessions.

Taking to Twitter, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared glimpses from the teams’ training session.

“A productive training session. The players are ready to shine at the Women’s League exhibition matches,” wrote PCB.

A productive training session

The players are ready to shine at the Women's League exhibition matches #LevelPlayingField pic.twitter.com/lXqONrfRYJ

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 7, 2023

The exhibition matches will be played between Bismah Maroof-led Amazaons and Nida Dar-led Super Women at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on 8, 10 and 11 March ahead of the Pakistan Super League season 8 fixtures.

“The two participating teams are Amazons and Super Women. The women’s matches will start at 1400 PKT and will be played in the lead up to the men’s fixtures in the HBL PSL 8 matches. Peshawar Zalmi will take on Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans on 8 and 10 March, respectively, while, Quetta Gladiators will meet Multan Sultans on 11 March,” stated PCB.

“As such, tickets for three men’s HBL PSL matches will be valid for the women’s fixture with the stands on these match days to open three hours before the first ball is bowled,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, a total of 10 leading foreign players from seven countries will represent the two teams during the women’s exhibition games – billed as the soft launch of the Pakistan Women’s League, tentatively planned for September.

Ireland’s Laura Delany, England’s trio of Lauren Winfield-Hill, Maia Bouchier and Tammy Beaumont, and Australia’s Tess Flintoff are part of Amazons.

Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu, Danni Wyatt of England, Jahanara Alam of Bangladesh, South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and Lea Tahuhu of New Zealand represents Super Women.

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According to the details, Lauren Winfield, Danni Wyatt, Maia Bouchier and Tammy Beaumont from England, South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, and Ireland’s Laura Delany reached Islamabad on Monday.

Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu and Bangladesh bowler Jahanara Alam also arrived in the capital earlier today.

𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬

Positive vibes for our foreign stars #LevelPlayingField pic.twitter.com/OcXVrRgbIk

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 6, 2023

The exhibition matches will be played between Bismah Maroof-led Amazaons and Nida Dar-led Super Women at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on 8, 10 and 11 March ahead of the Pakistan Super League season 8 fixtures.

A total of 10 leading foreign players from seven countries will represent the two teams during the women’s exhibition games – billed as the soft launch of the Pakistan Women’s League, tentatively planned for September.

Ireland’s Laura Delany, England’s trio of Lauren Winfield-Hill, Maia Bouchier and Tammy Beaumont, and Australia’s Tess Flintoff are part of Amazons, while Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu, Danni Wyatt of England, Jahanara Alam of Bangladesh, South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and Lea Tahuhu of New Zealand represents Super Women.

These foreign stars will be accompanied by Pakistan’s 20 elite players, four U19 players who featured in the recently held ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup (Areesha Noor, Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Syeda Aroob Shah) and two emerging cricketers (Fatima Khan and Syeda Masooma Zahra).

The 36 cricketers have been equally divided into two sides with the playing line-ups to include a maximum of four and minimum of three foreign players and a minimum of one emerging or U19 player.

Of the 10 foreign players, eight cricketers recently featured in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa with Delany and Athapaththu captaining Ireland and Sri Lanka, respectively.

South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt is one of the biggest stars in women’s cricket. She was selected in the Team of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 and is the sixth-ranked batter in the world. Similarly, Danni Wyatt is one of the recognisable names in women’s cricket following her 1,776 ODI and 2,369 T20I runs. Along with Suzie Bates of New Zealand, Wyatt is the second most capped T20I player with 143 matches, eight matches behind India’s Harmanpreet Kaur.

Squads:

Amazons: Bismah Maroof (c), Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Areesha Noor, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Khan, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Gull Feroza, Kainat Imtiaz, Laura Delany (Ireland), Lauren Winfield-Hill (England), Maia Bouchier (England), Nashra Sundhu, Sadaf Shamas, Tammy Beaumont (England), Tess Flintoff (Australia) and Umm-e-Hani.

Super Women: Nida Dar (c) Aimen Anwar, Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka), Danni Wyatt (England), Iram Javed, Jahanara Alam (Bangladesh), Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), Lea Tahuhu (New Zealand), Muneeba Ali, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Syeda Masooma Zahra and Tuba Hassan.

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Speaking at a press conference along with Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordi­nation Ehsan-ur-Rehman Mazari, Haroon announced that the elections for district football associations would be held on May 15.

“In the first step we are holding the elections for district associations,” he said while not giving any date for PFF governing body elections.

He affirmed that the mandate of FIFA-accredited NC will expire in June this year but it was not possible to hold the election before it.

“The constitution is clear regarding the football federation’s elections. Eight departments and four provinces have voting rights for the process.”

Moreover, he added that the ministry of IPC was extending its full support to the PFF NC for holding elections.

IPC minister Mazari, who had given seven days ultimatum to Haroon for announcing the election date last week, said FIFA blocked the funds of the PFF for its inability to hold the elections.

“We want PFF elections at the earliest,” he said, adding they want to promote the sports in the country.

It may be noted here that the football affairs in Pakistan have been mired in crisis since 2015 in the absence of an elected body. FIFA appointed a Normalisation Committee in September 2019 to put the country’s football back on track. FIFA also suspended PFF membership for a 15-month period during that time after the Normalisation Committee was thrown out of office.

The FIFA suspension was only lifted in June last year and extended the mandate of the NC by one year after it regained control of PFF in May.

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Rossington filled the void left by Vince who headed off to join the England team for its upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh on Monday.

Taking to Twitter, Karachi Kings announced the arrival of the wicket-keeper batter in the capital city where the team has been staying for its Rawalpindi fixtures.

JUST-IN: English wicket-keeper batter Adam Rossington arrives in Islamabad to join the #KingsSquad #YehHaiKarachi | #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/0DxSw66vN2

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 27, 2023

Star opener Vince is set to miss at least the next three fixtures of the Kings due to his national duty. He is supposed to join the PSL again following the conclusion of the England tour of Bangladesh on March 14.

The right-hander had been a mainstay of the Karachi Kings’ batting lineup in the tournament. He scored a quickfire fifty from just 20 balls in the first of the two clashes against Multan Sultans last week.

It is pertinent to mention here that the 2020 PSL champions Kings will play Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi in their next encounter in Rawalpindi on March 1.

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According to ARY News, WBO Youth World Champion Pakistani boxer Usman Wazeer has made the country proud by achieving another big success in boxing by successfully defending his Youth World title in Dubai.

In the title fight, Usman Wazeer defeated Thai boxer Krung Kling and in the 7th round of the 10-round title fight, Usman knocked out his opponent.

Usman Wazeer is undefeated by winning all 10 international fights so far and he has named this victory after the martyrs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police.

The boxer said that he is proud of the sacrifices of policemen in the war against terrorism. I am grateful to the people of Pakistan for praying for my success.

On the other hand, Pakistani boxer Muhammad Saqib has also won the international fight in a boxing competition in Dubai. The young boxer knocked out the Iranian opponent in the third round.

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With a remarkable 11-3 victory in the final, Pakistan also qualified for the Asian Games whereas both the finalists have already qualified for the Asian Baseball Championship in Taiwan, a qualifying tournament for the Baseball World Cup.

Pitchers Muhammad Amjad Hussain and Muhammad Zoahib starred for Pakistan with their fierce pitching during the game.

CONGRATULATIONS: PAKISTAN THE NEW WEST ASIA CUP baseball Champ. Team Palestine wins the hearts of the people with their outstanding display. Pakistani pitcher’s AMJAD and ZOHAIB made too difficult for Palestine players. Thanks for the global exposure by ⁦@BaseballUnited⁩ pic.twitter.com/cS2rhWV32a

— Pakistan Federation Baseball (@pakbaseball) February 1, 2023

Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari attended the final as the chief guest. Meanwhile, President Pakistan Federation Baseball Syed Fakhar Shah was also present on the occasion.

Earlier Pakistan beat defending champions Sri Lanka 16-1 in the semifinal on Tuesday, whereas, Palestine defeated Bangladesh by 14-3 in the other semifinal.

It is pertinent to mention here that seven teams took part in the 15th West Asia Baseball Cup held in Islamabad which includes hosts Pakistan, Palestine, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal.

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All the players of Pakistan’s T20I squad participated in the final training session held here in a bid to finish a disappointing tour of Australia on a winning note.

Pakistan players engaged in rigorous batting, fielding and bowling drills throughout the day as they gear up for the final encounter and deny Australia a chance to clean sweep the series.

Preparations for the third T20I in Canberra #AUSWvPAKW | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/n4A7ZO7cKE

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 28, 2023

It is pertinent to mention that Australia have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after they beat Pakistan in the prior two fixtures.

The Green Shirts also had a flop show in the recently-concluded ODI series where Bismah Maroof’s side endured a series sweep by the dominant Aussies.

Furthermore, after concluding a disappointing Australia Tour, Pakistan women’s team will depart for South Africa to partake in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from February 10 to 26.

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According to the details, the wicketkeeper batter invited national players and team management for dinner on Tuesday evening.

Consequently, a large number of squad members including Mohammad Rizwan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Ali, Azhar Ali and Abdullah Shafique visited Sarfaraz’s house.

Former Test cricketer Azhar, who brought an end to his international career after the Karachi Test against England, also attended the dinner with his family.

Last night Get2gather at Sarfaraz Ahmed Place#Pakistan #Cricket # pic.twitter.com/p8RhW00VB3

— Ali Hasan (@AaliHasan10) December 21, 2022

Furthermore, national cricketers, who were here for the ongoing Pakistan Cup were also present at dinner.

In a bid to meet their favourite cricketers, a large number of fans flocked in outside Sarfaraz’s house and took selfies with him and other players.

It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan endured their first-ever clean sweep at home by Ben Stokes-led England after the touring side.

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