The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abbottabad University of Science and Technology (AUST) for the development and maintenance of a cricket ground and training facilities on campus, it was confirmed on Saturday. The MoU was signed by Senior General Manager (SGM) Domestic Cricket Operations (DCO) Department Osama […]
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia signed an MoU to build cricket stadium
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build an international cricket stadium in Jeddah, marking a major step in strengthening cricket infrastructure and expanding cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed by Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Mohammad Al Saud and Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s […]
Sports sector gets modest funding in federal budget
The sports sector appears set to receive limited support in the proposed federal budget for 2026-27, with only Rs1.5 billion recommended for sports-related development projects. The allocation has raised concerns among stakeholders who believe stronger investment is needed to improve facilities, nurture talent, and accelerate infrastructure development across the country. Budget proposals show that the […]
Modern cricket stadium being constructed in Islamabad: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday announced that modern cricket stadium was being constructed besides setting up a new five-star hotel in Islamabad. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that Capital Development Authority (CDA) has also been directed to auction three plots in a prime location for setting up new […]
Elephant kills two Sri Lanka cricket stadium staff
Two ground staff at an international cricket stadium in Sri Lanka were killed in an elephant attack, officials said Wednesday. The two workers were heading home on Tuesday evening when they were attacked outside the Suriyawewa Mahinda Rajapaksa international stadium in Hambantota. Their bodies were found around 500 metres (550 yards) apart, a Sri Lanka […]
Patron’s Trophy Grade-II Tournament commences today
The 16-team Patron’s Trophy Grade-II cricket tournament will commence across eight different centres of the country from Sunday (today). All matches, except the final, which will be played from May 1-4 at Pindi Cricket Stadium, will be three-day non first-class fixtures. The 16 teams have been equally divided into four pools, with the pool-toppers progressing […]