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24th February, 2013
Shakeel, Waseem dropped from Azlan Shah squad
Shakeel, Waseem, Rashif and Rizwan sr were rested for the tournament taking place in March.
Shakeel, Waseem, Rashif and Rizwan sr were rested for the tournament taking place in March.
18th December, 2012
‘Pakistan favourites for Asian Champions Trophy’
India’s Australian coach says Pakistan are “clear favourites” to win the six-nation tournament in Qatar.
India’s Australian coach says Pakistan are “clear favourites” to win the six-nation tournament in Qatar.
13th December, 2012
‘Nothing better when Pakistan and India perform’
Australia’s most inspirational hockey captain Jamie Dwyer has termed Pakistan and India’s resurgence as the single most important factor that could propel the game back into the global limelight.
Australia’s most inspirational hockey captain Jamie Dwyer has termed Pakistan and India’s resurgence as the single most important factor that could propel the game back into the global limelight.
8th December, 2012
Netherlands thrash Pakistan in Champions Trophy semi-final
Pakistan can still end up on the medals table should they win their third position match against rivals India.
Pakistan can still end up on the medals table should they win their third position match against rivals India.
6th December, 2012
Pakistan shock Germany to enter semi-finals
Pakistan clawed back from a goal down to beat Olympic gold-medallists Germany in the first quarterfinal of the FIH Champions Trophy 2012 in Melbourne early Thursday.
Pakistan clawed back from a goal down to beat Olympic gold-medallists Germany in the first quarterfinal of the FIH Champions Trophy 2012 in Melbourne early Thursday.
5th December, 2012
The real Champions Trophy starts now
After a valiant performance against Australia, Pakistan take on world number one Germany in the first quarterfinal of the Champions Trophy.
After a valiant performance against Australia, Pakistan take on world number one Germany in the first quarterfinal of the Champions Trophy.
3rd December, 2012
Pakistan face ultimate test against hosts Australia
Pakistan should expect a high-velocity match against Australia in their third and most crucial encounter of the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan should expect a high-velocity match against Australia in their third and most crucial encounter of the Champions Trophy.
14th August, 2012
How the national game can be saved
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
10th August, 2012
Easier group saved us from rock-bottom finish: Islah
“Seeing how things are at the moment who knows if we’ll even qualify for those [Rio] Games.”
“Seeing how things are at the moment who knows if we’ll even qualify for those [Rio] Games.”
6th August, 2012
Play Asian-style hockey to control Australia: Islah
Pakistan need to maintain their attacking style to match the Aussies, former captain Islahuddin says.
Pakistan need to maintain their attacking style to match the Aussies, former captain Islahuddin says.
3rd July, 2012
The travails of a Pakistani hockey player — Salman Akbar
There is a saying, “money is not everything” but when you are representing your country on the biggest stage you should not be worried about how you are going to feed your family.
There is a saying, “money is not everything” but when you are representing your country on the biggest stage you should not be worried about how you are going to feed your family.
27th June, 2012
Training in Abbottabad to acclimatise for London
“The weather here is very much similar to the conditions the Pakistan team would be facing in London.”
“The weather here is very much similar to the conditions the Pakistan team would be facing in London.”
22nd June, 2012
Rehan, Shakeel, Waseem among Olympic probables
A 16-member squad will be selected from the probables for the Olympics in July.
A 16-member squad will be selected from the probables for the Olympics in July.
20th June, 2012
Rehan Butt, Shakeel Abbasi likely for Olympic squad
PHF looks to strengthen 16-member Olympic squad by recalling discarded seniors as they aim for a podium finish.
PHF looks to strengthen 16-member Olympic squad by recalling discarded seniors as they aim for a podium finish.
9th June, 2012
Shakeel Abbasi, Wasim Ahmad to join squad later
The Pakistan hockey team is set to leave for Europe on late Friday night but without three senior players, namely Shakeel Abbasi, Wasim Ahmad and Imran Warsi, who could not get a visa.
The Pakistan hockey team is set to leave for Europe on late Friday night but without three senior players, namely Shakeel Abbasi, Wasim Ahmad and Imran Warsi, who could not get a visa.
7th June, 2012
‘Rebel’ players recalled for European tour
Mohammad Imran, Shakeel Abbasi and Mohammad Waseem have been included in the squad.
Mohammad Imran, Shakeel Abbasi and Mohammad Waseem have been included in the squad.
5th June, 2012
The annus horribilis of Pakistan hockey
Poor results, management disasters, coach-sacking, player ‘rebellions,’ and last-place finishes – the national game has spiralled, and it doesn’t seem to get better in time for the Olympics.
Poor results, management disasters, coach-sacking, player ‘rebellions,’ and last-place finishes – the national game has spiralled, and it doesn’t seem to get better in time for the Olympics.
4th June, 2012
‘Rebel’ players unsure about Olympic fate
“If the PHF doesn’t want us they should really let us know now," said Shakeel Abbasi.
“If the PHF doesn’t want us they should really let us know now," said Shakeel Abbasi.
29th May, 2012
PHF imposes monetary fines on ‘rebel’ players
Abbasi and Butt have been fined Rs 1 million each while the rest have to pay Rs .25 million each.
Abbasi and Butt have been fined Rs 1 million each while the rest have to pay Rs .25 million each.
29th May, 2012
Koreans exposed Greenshirts’ weaknesses: Manzoor
Manzoor also said that the inclusion of Shakeel and Rehan will not help as they are past their prime.
Manzoor also said that the inclusion of Shakeel and Rehan will not help as they are past their prime.
