Avoid major tournaments near Ramadan: Abbasi requests FIH

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 17:02

Ace Pakistani forward Shakeel Abbasi, who was kicked out of the national training camp for fasting, has requested International Hockey Federation (FIH) to avoid organising major tournaments around the holy month of Ramadan.

Abbasi thrown out of national camp for fasting

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 19:43

Pakistan hockey coach Akhtar Rasool today created a big controversy when he kicked out experienced forward Shakeel Abbasi from the national training camp for fasting.

Pakistan drop Shakeel Abbasi, Waseem Ahmed for Azlan Shah

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 13:38

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has named an 18-man squad for the upcoming 22nd Azlan Shah Cup Hockey tournament beginning March 9 in the Malaysian city of Ipoh

Champions Trophy: Pakistan stun Germany to set up semifinal with The Netherlands

Last Updated: Thursday, December 6, 2012, 12:39

Shakeel Abbasi scored two goals to help Pakistan pull off a surprise 2-1 victory over Olympic champions Germany and advance to the semifinals of the Champions Trophy.

PHF fines rebel players for WSH participation

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 12:09

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 10 lakh each on senior hockey players Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi for playing in the unsanctioned World Series Hockey in India.

I wanted to fulfill my commitments with WSH: Abbasi

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 00:17

He is disappointed not to get the opportunity to rub shoulders with his Indian counterparts in the ongoing World Series Hockey, but star Pakistan player Shakeel Abbasi on Saturday said that he risked his international career to play in the lucrative league since he wanted to pay respect to his commitment towards the organizers.

Delhi beat Punjab 7-5 in high-voltage WSH match

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 23:17

Pakistan dragflicker Shakeel Abbasi notched up a hattrick as Delhi Wizards eked out a thrilling 7-5 victory over Sher-E-Punjab in their last match of the World Series Hockey on Friday.

I wanted to fulfill my commitments with WSH: Abbasi

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 09:31

Pakistan player Shakeel Abbasi said that he risked his international career to play in the lucrative league since he wanted to pay respect to his commitment towards the organizers.