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Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President, Misbah-ul-Haq Gilani, announced that Pakistan is set to participate in the FIFA E-Nations League for the first time. In a press conference held in Lahore, Gilani stated that joining the E-Nations League is a historic moment for Pakistan, and the target is to participate in the FIFA World Cup. According to him, the event will promote the e-gaming culture, attract professional gamers, and help Pakistan prepare a competitive team for international events.
The E-Nations League is set to begin today, with a duration of one week, followed by matches in May and June. Gilani expressed his gratitude towards the FIFA for this opportunity and stated that Pakistan is excited to be a part of this prestigious event.
In other news, Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises are gearing up for the next season. Australian all-rounder, Daniel Sam, representing Lahore Qalandars, expressed his desire to win at least two matches in Karachi and qualify for the play-offs. In a match preview, Peshawar Zalmi’s coach, Abdul Fazal, said that his team is confident of winning the match against Quetta Gladiators.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) organized an iftar dinner for PSL teams, chaired by PCB Chairman, Ramiz Raja. Samir Hussain, a hockey coach from Sir Syed University, has been appointed as a coach for the national junior hockey team.
In a heartwarming gesture, PSL 11 teams visited the Sindh Youth Organization headquarters in Karachi and spent time with the kids. The players also visited the shooting range and took part in a fun-filled event. The kids were delighted to meet their favorite cricketers and take selfies with them.
In sports news, Swedish tennis legend, Bjorn Borg, will visit Pakistan for the ITF Future Series, while Pakistan will host the event from April 22 to 28. The PCB has clarified that Blessing Muzarabani has breached the Pakistan Super League contract.
A video of Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell teaching young cricketers how to catch has gone viral on social media. The 15-year-old batter, Webhav Suria, has been included in the list of potential players for the upcoming tour of Ireland.
Former West Indian fast bowler, Courtney Walsh, praised Pakistan for consistently producing high-quality fast bowlers, including Shaheen Afridi, who is a complete bowler. Pakistan women’s cricket team captain, Fatima Sana, has requested the PCB Chairman to start women’s leagues in the country.
In international news, the Iranian judiciary has announced that the seized assets of the women’s football team captain, Zahra Ganjavi, will be returned. A Pakistani delegation led by Field Marshal is visiting Iran to facilitate negotiations.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Salman Akram Raja, expressed his disagreement with Alima Khan’s statements. The new port in Saudi Arabia, Neom, has become a major trade hub in the Red Sea region.
