Naeem Akhtar

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Dubai Capitals snap Desert Vipers' winning streak in six-wicket triumph

Dubai Capitals snap Desert Vipers’ winning streak in six-wicket triumph

Dubai (PNP) The Desert Vipers’ undefeated streak finally met its match, as the Dubai Capitals delivered a stunning six-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium. A dominant bowling performance, spearheaded by Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan’s three-wicket hauls, restricted the Vipers to 139. Gulbadin Naib then led the chase with a fiery 78-run innings off…

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Tom Banton's century sets up a fantastic nine-wicket win for MI Emirates over Sharjah Warriorz

Tom Banton’s century sets up a fantastic nine-wicket win for MI Emirates over Sharjah Warriorz

Sharjah(PNP) MI Emirates rode on Tom Banton’s unbeaten 102 off just 55 balls to set up a mega nine-wicket win against Sharjah Warriorz here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday in the ongoing ILT20 Season 3. Making his maiden campaign for MI Emirates special, Tom Banton became the fourth century-maker in the history…

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Fernando’s record-breaking fifty powers Sharjah to victory over Dubai

Fernando’s record-breaking fifty powers Sharjah to victory over Dubai

Dubai (PNP) Avishka Fernando electrified the Sharjah Cricket Stadium with a blistering innings, leading the Warriorz to a record-breaking chase in ILT20 history. Chasing 202 against the Dubai Capitals, Fernando smashed an extraordinary 81 runs off just 27 balls, reaching his half-century in a record-breaking 16 balls—the fastest in the tournament’s history. Fernando’s innings, featuring…

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Abubakar Talha lifts U-18 singles title at Millat Tractors Junior National Tennis

Abubakar Talha lifts U-18 singles title at Millat Tractors Junior National Tennis

  LAHORE: Wapda’s Abubakar Talha lifted the boys U-18 singles title at the Millat Tractors Junior National Tennis Championship 2025 that concluded at Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. Abubakar Talha, a student of FGEI, defeated M Salar in a thrilling final with a commanding scoreline of 6-3, 6-4. Abubakar, sponsored by SA Gardens and Euro…

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Gulf Giants Announces Strategic Partnership with Leading Cricket Academies in UAE

Gulf Giants Announces Strategic Partnership with Leading Cricket Academies in UAE

Dubai (PNP) Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants announced its partnership with two cricket training centres — Swantons Cricket Academy and Smashing Point Sports Academy (SPSA)-Raise Your Game — in Dubai, UAE. This is the first time that Adani Sportsline has collaborated with cricket academies in the Middle East. Through this partnership, the Adani Sportsline aims to…

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