Explanation

Mike Hesson took charge as Pakistan's interim Test head coach in September 2026.

He replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was released by the PCB after the first two Tests against England.

Hesson had already been serving as Pakistan's white-ball head coach since May 2025.

Last verified on 13-09-2026

Explanation

• Lahore Qalandars won the 2025 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
• Final Date: May 25, 2025
• Opponent: Quetta Gladiators
• Result: Lahore Qalandars won by 6 wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
• Player of the Match: Kusal Perera

Explanation

Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event.

Additional Information:

The Commonwealth Games 2026

Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026

Venue: Glasgow, Scotland

Official mascot: Finnie, a unicorn

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Explanation

• Medal: Gold
• Winning Throw: 92.97 m
• Date: 8 August 2024
• Origin: Mian Channu, Pakistan
• Previous Olympic Record: 90.57 m by Andreas Thorkildsen (Beijing 2008)
• Global Ranking: Sixth longest throw ever; best in the world in 2024

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

About South Asian Games 2027

Edition: 14th

Venue: Pakistan

Hosting cities: Lahore, Islamabad & Faisalabad

Dates: 23 to 31 March 2027

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