Javed Iqbal
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Syed Javed Iqbal is a distinguished and seasoned sports journalist with over two decades of excellence in the field of sports media. He has been a prominent figure on some of Pakistan’s leading news channels, including ARY News, Aaj News, and 24 News, earning widespread recognition for his insightful reporting and comprehensive coverage. Throughout his illustrious career, Syed Javed Iqbal has reported from the frontlines of some of the world’s most prestigious international sporting events. His coverage includes six ICC Cricket World Cups, the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, South Asian Games, World Table Tennis Championships, Volleyball World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, Japan Open, Champions Trophy, Pakistan Super League (PSL), and the Asia Cup in hockey. His assignments have taken him across the globe to countries such as the USA, Japan, Australia, England, France, India, South Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the UAE. Known for his on-ground presence and in-depth analysis, Syed Javed Iqbal has earned national and international acclaim as a credible and authoritative voice in sports journalism.
Pakistan blind cricket team celebrates after defeating India in tri-nation T20 series final in 2021.
PCB
The preparations for the Blind T20 World Cup, which will be played in Pakistan from November 22 to December 3, have reached the final stages.
The Chairman of Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC), Sultan Shah, while talking to Nukta said that the preparation for the event is going in the right direction with Multan and Lahore set to host the matches.
“Everything is on track and we are confident about hosting the tournament in a successful manner,” Shah said.
Hosts Pakistan, defending champions India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, New Zealand and Nepal will take part in the mega event.
The opening ceremony will be held on November 22, while the matches will start from November 23.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will be the chief guest at the opening ceremony to be held at the Al Hamra Cultural Center in Lahore. Either President Asif Ali Zardari or Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be the chief guest at the final in Multan.
In the first round, the competition will be held on a single-league basis after which the four best teams will qualify for the semi-finals. The semi-final and final will be played in Multan.
Meanwhile, India has also shared a 26-member squad for the event. Their training camp will start in Delhi from October 22.
A glimpse of a match between Pakistan and India.PBCC
The Indian team has also submitted an application for No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Sports Ministry.
This will be the first time that a country other than India will host the Blind World Cup. India have also won all of the previous editions of the T20 World Cups which took place in 2012, 2017 and 2022.
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