The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the appointment of Samir Hussain as the coach of the Pakistan Junior Hockey Team. Hussain has been a successful coach at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), where his teams have achieved impressive victories in various tournaments including the Hockey Championship (HCC).
The university’s administration, including Vice Chancellor Arum Akbar Ali Khan, Registrar Syed Sarfaraz Ali, and Director Sports Mubashir Mukhtar, have congratulated Hussain on his appointment, praising his experience and dedication to the sport. They expressed their confidence that Hussain’s leadership will take the Pakistan Junior Team to new heights and that they are proud to have him as a part of their SSUET family.
The PHF announced the new coaching panels for the national senior, junior, and under-18 (youth) teams after obtaining approval from PHF President Muhammad Ali Khan Wasti. The PHF has appointed Olympian Azam Mahmood as the head coach of the Pakistan Junior Team, with a coaching panel that includes Olympian Samir Hussain, international coaches Azfar Yaqoob and Imran Butt.
Olympian Qamar Abbas has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan Under-18 Team, with a coaching panel that includes Olympian Rehan Butt, international coaches Yasir Islam and Omar Butt. The PHF has also announced a new coaching panel for the national senior team, which includes Olympian Mansoor Ahmed as the head coach, along with other experienced coaches.
In other news, Australian all-rounder Daniel Sam, who has played 100 matches in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), expressed the desire of Lahore Qalanders to win two matches in Karachi and then qualify for the playoffs. In the 23rd match of PSL, Peshawar Zalmi elected to bat first after winning the toss against Quetta Gladiators.
In a related development, Pakistan will host the ITF Future Series, and Swedish tennis legend Bjorn Borg will visit Pakistan on April 4 for a one-week tour. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Blessing Muzarabani has breached the terms of her PSL contract.
Meanwhile, a video of Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell teaching young cricketers how to catch has gone viral on social media. 15-year-old Indian batter, Webhu Surya, has been included in the list of possible players for the Ireland tour.
Former West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh has expressed his admiration for Pakistani fast bowlers, calling Shahin Afridi a complete bowler. Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team captain Fatima Sana has requested the PCB to start a league in the country.
In international news, the Iranian judiciary has announced the recovery of the seized assets of the women’s football team captain, Zahra Ghanebi. A Pakistani delegation led by Field Marshal has also arrived in Tehran to support the efforts of the Iranian judiciary.
Pakistani politician Salman Akram Raja has expressed his disagreement with Ali Moeen Khan’s statements. The Saudi port of Neom has become a major commercial center in the Red Sea, marking the beginning of a new high-speed trade route between Europe and the Middle East.
In a separate development, the United Arab Emirates’ Vice President has discussed the efforts to reduce tensions in the region with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered a private airline employee to receive 24 years’ worth of remaining payments.
