Pakistan crash out of U-19 WC despite Umair heroics KARACHI—Umair Masood smashed a fighting century but his grand effort went in van as West Indies stunned Pakistan by five wickets to storm into the semi-final of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Fataullah (Bangladesh) on Monday. Batting first, Pakistan posted 226 for the loss of six wickets in their 50 overs.West Indies in reply romped home for the loss of five wickets with 10 overs to spare. Talented Umair fighting 113 and shared 164-run stand for the sixth wicket with Salman Fayyaz helped Pakistan to stage a remarkable recovery after they were reeling at 57-5. Shimron Hetmyer, the West Indies captain, had contributed all of 23 runs in four innings going into the quarterfinals.When the heat was on, he led the way with a sparkling half-century that helped West Indies chase down Pakistan’s total to set up a semifinal date with hosts Bangladesh.
Chemar Holder, the pacer who flew into Dhaka only two days ago as a replacement for the injured Obed McCoy, did the early damage by dismissing Zeeshan Malik, the Pakistan captain, and Shadab Khan inside six overs. Things continued to slide as Alzarri Joseph, the pacer who clocked the fastest ball of the tournament at 147 clicks, dismissed Mohammad Umar to leave Pakistan’s top three back in the hut inside nine overs. When Saif Badar and Hasan Mohsin were dismissed, Pakistan were in danger of folding inside 100.As the pitch eased out considerably, Masood opened up to play freely and was complemented well by the pugnacious Fayyaz, who rotated strike efficiently in the middle overs. Masood cut loose towards the end as Pakistan smashed 82 runs off the last 10 overs. Gidron Pope smashed two fours and two sixes in his 25 as West Indies wiped out 45
in the first six overs, before he was caught at point to give Ahmad Shafiq a breakthrough. But the momentum was carried forward by Hetmyer, who used his feet admirably against the spinners to pinch boundaries at will to eat into the target. Hetmyer’s dismissal for 52 that broke a 77-run stand allowed Pakistan to claw back as the spinners choked the runs for a brief while. West Indies didn’t help their cause with two runs out that left the game on an even keel, until Shamar Springer’s run-a-ball 37 brought the target to inside 40, which was wiped out by Jyd Goolie and Keemo Paul as West Indies cruised home with plenty to spare. —APP
SCOREBOARD Pakistan Under-19s innings: Zeeshan c John b Holder .................... 3 Umar lbw b Joseph ............................. 8 Shadab Khan c Hetmyer b Holder ...... 1 Saif Badar c Imlach b Springer ......... 10 Hasan Mohsin c Imlach b Paul ......... 19 Umair c Imlach b John ..................... 113 Salman Fayyaz not out ..................... 58 Hasan Khan not out ............................ 1 Extras: (b 4, lb 1, w 9) ...................... 14 Total: (6 wickets) ............................ 227 Fall of wickets: 1-4, 2-14, 3-21, 4-40, 557, 6-221 Bowling: ............................... O-M-R-W AS Joseph ............................. 10-0-28-1 CK Holder .............................. 7-2-26-2 SK Springer ............................ 7-1-43-1 John ....................................... 10-1-38-1 Paul ....................................... 10-1-53-1 Pope ........................................ 4-0-20-0 JU Goolie ................................ 2-0-14-0 West Indies Under-19s innings: Pope c Hasan Mohsin b Ahmad Shafiq 25 Imlach run out ................................... 54 Hetmyer st Umair b Shadab .............. 52 Carty run out ....................................... 7 Springer c Shadab b Sameen ............ 37 JU Goolie not out .............................. 26 KMA Paul not out ............................. 24 Extras: (b 1, lb 1, w 2) ........................ 4 Total: (5 wickets) ............................ 229 Fall of wickets: 1-45, 2-122, 3-138, 4-147, 5-190 Bowling: ............................... O-M-R-W Sameen Gul ............................ 5-0-32-1 Hasan Mohsin ......................... 2-0-18-0 Hayatullah ............................... 5-0-37-0 Ahmad Shafiq ......................... 7-0-35-1 Shadab Khan ......................... 10-1-54-1 Hasan Khan ............................ 9-0-38-0 Salman Fayyaz ........................ 2-0-13-0
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Masood win National Snooker explodes into action on Feb 15 KBA’s Swiss Bridge team event
KARACHI—Team Masood have won Karachi Bridge Associates (KBA) Tournament. Masood having Shahin Iqbal, Tanvir Mazahir, Saleem Ahmed, Ghufran Ashraf, Saira and Masood Mazhar in the pivotal role put up sparkling performance to win the title of the week, said a news release issued here on Monday. In the course of their performance, Masood have beaten Super Stars 16.87, Mushahid 17.34, Hasnain 18.40, lost fourth round match to Karachi Silver 7.83 but made amends in the last round defeating Pasha 18.44. Karachi Silver finished runners-up for the second time in a row having A.K. Bhurgri, Asghar Abbas, Ghaffar Qureshi and Alim Fakih. On their way to second place, Karachi Silver also won four matches from Hasnain 15.94, Pasha 20.00, Mushahid 16.93, Masood 12.18 and lost last Umair Masood of Pakistan plays through the off side during his century against leg to Super Stars conceding West Indies, Under-19 World Cup, quarter-final match at Fatullah on Monday. 14.34 to the opponents. In the pairs session earlier, which was contested by 19 pairs, after a very close battle of wits, A.K. Bhurgri-Dr. Minhas Kidwai 59.66 managed to retain their lead with a hairline difference from Dr. Sarfraz and Cdr. S.A.K.Sami KHANEWAL—Youngs Hockey PUNE (India)—India will look to cement their but India’s other big names are set to feature 59.19. The pair of Ziaullah Baig Club has won a friendly match number one status when they begin a three- against Sri Lanka, who are the reigning World and Hamed Mohiuddin finished played at Mian Channu stadium match series against Sri Lanka Tuesday, their T20 champions and could leapfrog their hosts third with 54,94% score.—APP to express solidarity with final work-out on home soil before hosting the in the rankings if they pull off a surprise victory. Kashmiris. The hockey match World Twenty20. Kohli has been replaced by Manish Pandey Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side vaulted seven was played between Youngs Hockey Club Khanewal and places in the T20 rankings after their recent 3-0 who struck a century in the last of the ODIs in Janbaaz Hockey Club Mian away series victory against Australia and will Australia but failed to make the cut for the World Channu which was won by look to build on their momentum when they face T20 squad that was announced on Friday. The series could see the young Delhi all- KARACHI—Samad Arijo enYoungs Hockey Club by one the Graham Ford-coached Sri Lanka. The series is Ford’s first assignment since rounder Pawan Negi handed a debut after he was tered the Under-15 singles final goal. Abdul Rehman from returning for a second stint in charge of the is- surprisingly picked in the 15-man World T20 of Union Club Ranking Tennis squad. Youngs club scored the only landers last week. Championship when he beat While India carry a familiar look, Sri Lanka Muhajiddullh 2-0 in the semifiAfter a relatively disappointing tour of Ausgaol. Muhammad Ishaaq and Muhammad Ashraf performed tralia, India’s spin king Ravichandran Ashwin have been forced to field a depleted side with a nal here at the Union Club court as referee. Meanwhile, will look to the series as an opportunity to get number of their top players staying at home. on Monday. Muhaj after losing The likes of regular T20 skipper Lasith the opening set without much Mansoor Cricket Club defeated back in the groove ahead of the Asia Cup which Jinnah Club Jehanian by six is being held in Bangladesh ahead of the World Malinga, Test captain Angelo Mathews and pre- fight, he offered his opponent a mier spinner Rangana Herath are racing against great fight before going down 6wickets in a match during All- T20. Ashwin, the world’s top spinner in Test time to get fit for the World T20. district Akbar Memorial 2, 7-6. Rayyan Suhail and Zain Cricket Tournament (AMCT) cricket, was outshone Down Under by Squads: Ali also sailed into finals of UnIndia: MS Dhoni (capt), Rohit Sharma, der-13 and Under-11 by winning Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah but the played at Sports Stadium. Playing first, Jinnah Club conditions back home are expected to suit him Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Manish their matches. Pandey, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Jahanian scored 107 runs for the well. Following are results: U15 Dhoni is a big fan of the lanky off-spinnner Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, semifinal: Samad Arijo bt lost of five wickets in fixed 25 overs. Faheem was top scorer and told reporters last month that Ashwin’s dip Jasprit Bumrah, Ashish Nehra, Harbhajan Singh, Muhajiddullh 6-2, 7-6 U13 for making 32 runs and Shahid in form was due in part to the side’s increasing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pawan Negi. semifinal: Rayyan Suhail bt M Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal (capt), Atiq 8-4 U11 semifinal Zain Ali 14 runs. Saadat and Kashif of reliance on him in all formats. “He just makes my job slightly easy, espe- Tillakaratne Dilshan, Seekkuge Prasanna, bt M jasin 8-0 Men’s doubles: Mansoor club took two wickcially for a consistent period of time when my Milinda Siriwardana, Danushka Gunathilaka, Eibad Sarwar/Talha Sohail bt ets each. Mansoor Khanewal chased fast bowlers have not done well,” Dhoni said in Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Asela Aqeel/Murad Khan 8-3.—APP Gunaratne, Chamara Kapugedera, Dushmantha the target for the lost of four Australia. “It is good to have him and I think he is a Chameera, Dilhara Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, wickets. Muhammad Asif made 42 runs and Javed made 29 great asset to the side irrespective of the for- Binura Fernando, Sachithra Senanayake, Jeffrey mat.” Star batsman Virat Kohli has been rested Vandersay.—AFP runs.—APP
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Irfan, Bacha win Peshawar Badminton title
PESHAWAR—Irfan and Bacha Khan of Tarnab Village clinched the trophy after defeating Sana Ullah and Sajid of Regi Village in the Peshawar District Inter-Club Badminton Championship played at a local hujra at Landi Arbab Village on Monday. Former Nazim Landi Arbab Hussain was the chief guest on this occasion. Councilor Farid Shah, Chairman Farat Ullah, Youth Councilor Bilal Shah, President Peshawar District Badminton Association Mian Sadaqat Shah were also present. In the final match Irfan and Bacha Khan of Tarnab Villege faced tough resistance against rivals Sana Ullah and Sajid Khan in the marathon five sets battle, the score was 13-21, 1921, 21-17, 21-18 and 23-21. Currant National Champion Hamza, disable player, Imtiaz Khan and former national champion Masood Ahmad, who are also hailing from Landi Arbab village, were MULTAN: A view of cricket match between Al-Qassim Club and La Salle Club teams during 57th All-Pakistan cricket also present and witnessed the tournament at MCC ground. thrilling final.—APP
Indo-Pak Friendship Cup Snooker series being revived
KARACHI—The popular Indo-Pak Peace Cup Snooker Association (PBSA), President Alamgir Snooker series would be revived, President Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) Alamgir Shaikh said here on Monday. “We are working on plan to resume the series after lapse of six years,” he told reporters during the launch of 41st National Snooker Championship at Karachi Gymkhana. “Previously the series was named as “Peace cup” but we are now planning to rename it as “Friendship Cup”, he said. He said President of Billiards and Snooker Association of India (PBSA) Captain Mohan, who is also the chief of World Snooker Body has agreed in principal to revive the series. “We have telephone discussions last week and more matters would be taken into consideration before finalizing and shaping the series,” he said. Alamgir Shaikh said, tentatively series will be staged in May this year in Karachi. Format, number of players and other details would be worked out mutually before the series. He expressed the hope that keeping Pakistan’s growing reputation in the game, holding of the series also benefit players of the country in raising their game. PBSA head said both Pakistan and India posses the services of world’s top players in their ranks. The 41st edition of Jubilee Insurance National Snooker Championship explode into action here at the Movenpick Hotel Shopping Arcade on Feb 15. “A record number of 51 cueists representing nook and corner of the country would be in action for the honours,” Pakistan Billiards and
Shaikh told a press conference at Banquet Hall of Karachi Gymkhana. Managing Director Jubilee Insurance Life Tahir Ahmed, PBSA Secretary Munawar Shaikh, President KG Fawad Malik, Abbas Valika and Naveed Kapadia were also present on the occasion. An enhanced overall prize money of Rs 272,000 will be at the offer. The winner will get Rs 100,000 and runner-up will grab Rs 50,000. As usual players will be divided into eight groups. After the best of seven frames round robin league activity, top two players from each group will progress in last-16 stage The major significant of the event that the winner and runner-up will be representing Pakistan be in the 32nd Asian Snooker Championship schedule to be held in Doha (Qatar) from April 15-23. Besides the top players, the winner and runner-up of National Under-18 and three top cueists of National Under-21 Championship would be eligible to appear in the championship. Reigning Asian Champion Hamza Akbar will be defending his title in 13-day competition. Former World Amateur Champion Muhammad Asif has been top seeded for the event while Muhammad Sajjad, who finished runner-up in last world championship will be seeded number two. Other seeded players included Muhammad Bilal (3), Shahram Changezi (40), Muhammad Majid Ali (5), Babar Masihn (6), Shahid Aftab (7) and Sharjeel Mahmood (8).—APP
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Taekwondo team to leave for India tomorrow
Pakistan kabaddi team favourite at SAG ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) on Monday assured to win a gold medal in the South Asian Games saying the national team is fully prepared for the mega event. A 30-member Pakistan Kabaddi contingent left for India on Monday to participate in the Games. Talking to APP, PKF, Secretary Muhammad Sarwar said in the previous South Asian Games Pakistan was defeated by India in the final but this time Pakistan will return home with a gold medal. “As many as 12 men, 12 women and 6 officials will represent Pakistan in the mega event.” He said the national women Kabaddi team will participate in the South Asian Games for the first time and we have high hopes from them. “The national women players along with Iranian women underwent training in Iran while the Iranian men went through a tough training camp here with our national team players.” He said Pakistan has benefitted a lot by this joint training camp with Iran. “Our players have
gained a lot from this camp and hopefully both men and women players will do well in the event,” he said. Pakistan Taekwondo team will fly to India on Wednesday to participate in the South Asian Games. Talking to APP, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), President Col. (R) Waseem Ahmed Janjua said as many as 8 male and 5 female players will be representing Pakistan in the South Asian Games. “The Taekwondo event of the Games will kick off on February 13 and the team will depart to India on February 10.” He said the Indian players will give a tough time to the green-shirts in the South Asian Games. “The Indian players underwent tough training in Iran for the Games. “Our players will face a tough competition from the Indians in order to win medals in the event,” he said. “Our players will have to perform extra ordinary well in order to win medals in the Games.”—APP