Tag: pakistani sports

  • Imam-ul-Haq set to tie the knot after World Cup

    Imam-ul-Haq set to tie the knot after World Cup

    Cricketer Imam-ul-Haq is set to tie the knot soon.

    The Pakistani batsman is going to marry a Norwegian girl on November 25, according to Geo Super. The wedding festivities will begin in Lahore on November 23 and will include a Qawwali night. The Nikkah will take place on November 25, while the Valima will be held on the next day.

    Prominent members of the cricket team including Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan will attend the wedding.

    Pakistan currently is facing a series of defeats in the World Cup after losing to Afghanistan in Chennai, and previously to India and Australia.

  • What made Pakistan volleyball team’s Brazilian coach burst into tears?

    What made Pakistan volleyball team’s Brazilian coach burst into tears?

    A video went viral on social media a few days ago featuring the Brazilian coach of the Pakistani volleyball team. In the video, Issanye Ferraz broke down in tears during a press conference after the Pakistani team defeated South Korea, thus qualifying for the quarter finals of the Asian Games 2023.

    In the video, Ferraz can be seen praising players for their dedication and hardwork.

    “There is no dimension to victory, you have no idea what these guys do to come to the court. It’s very difficult, very difficult but we knew it was possible,” he said.

    “For the level of the commitment of the athletes, for the level of dedication we have in the work, for the physical quality they have.”

    Social media was deeply moved by the short video.

  • Here are all the celebrities who attended Shaheen Afridi’s valima

    Here are all the celebrities who attended Shaheen Afridi’s valima

    Fast bowler Shaheen Afridi’s valima to Ansha Afridi was held on Thursday in a lavish ceremony in Islamabad, where several A-list celebrities and sports stars were present to celebrate the occasion. Check out some pictures of all the big names who were at the event.

    Former cricket star Shahid Afridi shared several pictures, posing along with members of the cricket team including Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Imam ul Haq, Shadab Khan, and with former pacer Shoaib Akhtar. He thanked his friends for gracing his daughter’s valima with their presence.

    “I would like to Thank Team Pakistan, My former team mates, diplomats and dignitaries from different walk of life for gracing my daughter’s Valima. Their presence made me feel loved and honored. I am grateful that we got to celebrate this moment together.”

    Javelin champion Arshad Nadeem was also among the attendees, smiling along with the groom and the rest of the cricket team.

    Geo reports there the scrumptious menu featured biryani, lamb korma, chicken reshmi kebab, tandoori lamb chops and prawns.

    Shaheen and Ansha’s nikah was held in February at a daytime ceremony. Shaheen shared pictures on his Instagram account, requesting fans to respect the privacy of his wife and the rest of his family members, after a picture of Ansha’s face was leaked on social media.

  • Wasim Akram’s hilarious response to question about his 90’s haircut has internet in hysterics

    Wasim Akram’s hilarious response to question about his 90’s haircut has internet in hysterics

    A clip from the sports podcast Batta Fast is going viral on Twitter where left-arn great Wasim Akram finally addresses an important question: How he led the burger haircut wave throughout Pakistan because of his hairstyle in the 90’s.

    “I suppose 90’s mein I do feel responsible’ cackled the Sultan of Swing. “I don’t know mera kis ne karwaya tha because when I look at it and think, what the hell was I doing,” Akram said as hosts Osman Samiuddin and Ahmer Naqvi burst into laughter.

    “I didn’t have any idea about fashion, whatever the nai in Lahore used to say I had done it. ‘Sir ye naya fashion aya hai Lahore mein’.”

    The tweet since then has gone viral and has social media in fits.

    https://twitter.com/faizanusuf/status/1699964150435213633?s=20

  • Sania, Shoaib Malik’s son spotted with Salman Khan

    Sania, Shoaib Malik’s son spotted with Salman Khan

    Sania Mirza’s sister Anam shared a reel of her trip to Dubai on her Instagram account, where Sania and Shoaib Malik’s son, Izhaan, was spotted posing for a picture with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

    His brief appearance in the video caught the attention of many fans, including Indian film director Farah Khan, who applauded Anam on her weight loss.

    According to India Today, Khan was currently in Dubai for the promotion of his upcoming film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. The actor has returned to Mumbai with high security after local police received an anonymous call on April 10, threatening to murder Khan at the end of the month.

  • Daren Sammy ‘stunned’ at Pakistan’s defeat against Zimbabwe

    Daren Sammy ‘stunned’ at Pakistan’s defeat against Zimbabwe

    Daren sammy has expressed his shock over Pakistan’s defeat against Zimbabwe in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
    “Waking up this morning still stunned at the manner in which @zimcricketv defended these runs against @therealpcb that was pure will power by Zimbabwe, they played like a star team last night. (not a team of stars) and deserved to win, ” he wrote in a tweet.

    In the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Zimbabwe’s bowlers put on an outstanding performance that enabled their team to defeat Pakistan, setting a relatively easy target of 131. The experienced side however fell short, ending at 129/8, falling one run short of the victory.

  • What do Pakistani and Indian players talk about? reveals Rohit Sharma

    What do Pakistani and Indian players talk about? reveals Rohit Sharma

    On Saturday, October 15, the captains of all 16 T20 World Cup teams addressed news conferences in Melbourne. Pakistan’s Babar Azam and India’s Rohit Sharma shared the stage with them. Captains of both the arch-rival teams were asked questions about the upcoming big game where they play against each other. In addition, they were also asked about what kind of relationship they share.

    “Rohit Sharma is older than me. I try to take as much experience as possible from him as he has been playing for a long time,” said Babar.

    “Whenever we meet the Pakistan players, we meet them in the Asia Cup and now… we talk about how things are back home, how the families are. Even our previous generation cricketers also told us the same thing. We just talk about what is going on, how is life and what new car they have bought or they are about to buy,” said Rohit during the media session.

    The much-anticipated match between the two is scheduled for October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
    Tickets for India vs Pakistan marquee T20 World Cup 2022 clash were sold out within minutes in Melbourne.

  • ‘Nation is proud of you’: PM Shehbaz, President Alvi and others congratulate Arshad Nadeem

    ‘Nation is proud of you’: PM Shehbaz, President Alvi and others congratulate Arshad Nadeem

    Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in the javelin throw competition at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Sunday (August 7).

    The 25-year-old won with a massive throw of 90.18m to beat defending world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who took Silver with 88.64m throw.

    The Pakistani athlete hailing from Mian Channu participated in the event despite elbow and knee injuries.

    “My preparation is really good despite elbow and knee injury, for which treatment is ongoing,” said Arshad Nadeem while talking to Samaa News before the final.

    Arshad Nadeem earned Pakistan its first track and field gold medal after 60 years.

    It was Pakistan’s second gold in the ongoing Commonwealth Games. Pakistani weightlifter Nooh Dastagir Butt bagged the first gold for Pakistan.

    Prominent personalities, including President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, congratulated Arshad Nadeem for bringing a gold medal home.

    Read more – Hey Pak govt, aren’t we sporty enough for you?

    “What amazing news to wake up to early this morning! Arshad Nadeem has done Pakistan proud by winning the first gold medal in Commonwealth Games,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a tweet.

    President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi also congratulated Arshad Nadeem for “making history”.

    Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa also congratulated Nadeem.

    Have a look at other congratulatory messages:

  • ‘Consider it their right to slam players,’ Javeria Khan lashes out at critics ‘who do not follow women’s cricket’

    ‘Consider it their right to slam players,’ Javeria Khan lashes out at critics ‘who do not follow women’s cricket’

    Pakistan cricketer Javeria Khan has given a befitting reply to the critics “who do not follow Women’s Cricket in Pakistan, consider it their inalienable right to slam the players if they underperform.”

    “Questioning selection of the team, accuracy of shots, playing techniques or approaches, and strategies applied during the game is welcome”, wrote Javeria in a message shared for critics on her official Twitter account.

    “Constructive criticism is always healthy, whether relative to women’s or men’s crickets. But resorting to vile comments, and attacking players’ private lives is both outrageous and unwarranted.”

    “One should first step and walk in another person’s shoes before coming up with sweeping judgments or labelling someone as a failure. PS: Teams, athletes, and systems do not grow overnight. This is an evolutionary process that takes time. Women’s team needs your support and constructive criticism,” she concluded.

    Javeria Khan’s post came after Pakistan’s women’s cricket team is facing criticism for recent performances. The team suffered back-to-back defeats in the Commonwealth Games 2022. Australia Women defeated Pakistan Women by 44 runs on August 3.

    However, the Pakistani women’s side was particularly trolled after losing to India at the first T20 clash on Sunday (July 31) at Commonwealth Games.

  • Rawalpindi Express: Shoaib Akhtar announces biopic, shares teaser

    Rawalpindi Express: Shoaib Akhtar announces biopic, shares teaser

    Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has announced the launch of his biopic titled, “Rawalpindi Express – Running against the odds”. He made the announcement on social media.

    “Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic, ‘RAWALPINDI EXPRESS – Running against the odds’,” tweeted Shoaib.

    “You’re in for a ride you’ve never taken before. A first foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman,” he added.

    https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/1551259542205435904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1551259542205435904%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdunyanews.tv%2Fen%2FCricket%2F660988-Shoaib-Akhtar-announces-his-biopic-Rawalpindi-Express

    The film is directed by Faraz Qaiser under the banner of Q Film productions. It will be released on November 16, 2023. Details about actors have not yet been revealed.