Asian Champions Trophy

Malaysia defeats Pakistan in their opening match of the Asian Champions Trophy with Faisal Saari and Farhan Sarri teaming up for a 2-0 lead

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Kashif Abdul Razzaq In their opening match of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy held in Chennai on Thursday, Pakistan suffered a defeat against Malaysia. While Pakistan displayed a solid temperament in the first two quarters, Malaysia managed to secure a 2-0 lead by halftime, putting pressure on the relatively inexperienced Pakistan side. Faisal Saari and … Read more

Kamran Akmal opposes PCB’s plan B to deal with Asia Cup cancelation

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Kamran Akmal, a former Test cricketer, believes that the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) proposed strategy to play against weaker teams in the Asia Cup 2023 window is not a viable option for the national team before the ICC World Cup in India. In an interview with the media in Lahore, Akmal, who resigned from his … Read more

Nepal qualified for Asia Cup 2023

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On the reserve day of the Premier Cup final, Nepal showcased their resilience and determination as they successfully chased a challenging target to secure the final spot in the Asia Cup 2023. Captain Rohit Paudel and coach Monty Desai made a strategic move by promoting Gulshan Jha to the crucial No.3 batting position. This decision … Read more

No Proposal to Replace Asia Cup with Five-Nation Tournament, Says ACC Source

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ISLAMABAD: According to sources, there are no discussions or considerations regarding a proposal to replace the Asia Cup with a five-nation or alternate tournament. The scheduled events are proceeding as planned, and the idea of such a replacement holds no value, as reported by The News on Tuesday. Sources within the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) … Read more

PHF Seeks NOC for Pakistan Hockey Team to Participate in Asian Champions Trophy in India

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Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Haider Hussain recently revealed that the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has requested a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the national team to participate in the Asian Champions Trophy being held in India from August 3-12 in Chennai. The Asian Champions Trophy is a crucial tournament for Pakistan as it will pave … Read more