Bangladesh beats Pakistan 2-0 to reach SAFF U-17 championship final

Islamabad: Bangladesh qualified for the final of the SAFF U-17 Championship 2025 after defeating Pakistan 2-0 in the semi-final played in Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh took an early lead with two quick goals. Nazmul Huda opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, while Mohammad Rahman doubled the lead in the 4th minute, leaving Pakistan struggling to recover for the rest of the match.
Despite Pakistan’s efforts in the second half, Bangladesh’s defense held firm and denied them any chance of a comeback. The result secured Bangladesh’s place in the final, while Pakistan bowed out of the tournament at the semi-final stage.
The SAFF U-17 Championship is being held in Sri Lanka, featuring youth teams from across South Asia. —Internews
Babar Azam set for return to pakistan T20 squad
LAHORE, Sept 25, (Internews): Pakistan’s star batter and former captain Babar Azam is expected to make a comeback to the national T20 squad, according to sources.
Officials had considered sending Babar to the United Arab Emirates a few days earlier for the ongoing Asia Cup. However, tournament organizers made it clear that no squad changes would be allowed unless a player was injured.
Babar, one of Pakistan’s leading run-scorers, has been under intense scrutiny after being left out of the T20 lineup. His anticipated return is seen as a major boost for the team ahead of crucial international fixtures.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet issued an official statement, but insiders confirm that Babar’s return to the side is only a matter of time. —Internews