Abbas, Butt not included in list of probables for Azlan Shah

Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 12:40

Former Pakistan captain and penalty corner specialist, Sohail Abbas and experienced forward, Rehan Butt failed to find a place in the list of probables announced by the national hockey federation for the Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Malaysia.

Sohail among 14 Pak stars to sign up for Hockey India League

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 13:50

Fourteen Pakistan hockey players, including star penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas, have signed up for the inaugural Hockey India League.

Good that India and Pakistan are in different groups: Abbas

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 18:15

Pakistan captain and ace drag-flicker Sohail Abbas is happy that arch-rivals India and Pakistan won`t have to face each other at the initial league stage as they are in different groups.

Sohail Abbas to lead Pakistan hockey team at London Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 22:45

The Pakistan Hockey Federation on Sunday named Sohail Abbas as captain for the London Olympics while announcing a squad of 20 players.

Massive changes in Pak hockey team expected following Azlan Shah Cup debacle

Last Updated: Monday, June 4, 2012, 17:57

Ahead of the Olympics, talks about impending changes in the hockey team, including the captain’s arm-band, have started to gain momentum after Pakistan hit rock bottom at the Azlan Shah Cup.

Former hockey players criticise poor show in Azlan Shah

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 22:28

The disappointing performance of Pakistan in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh has come under sharp criticism from former players and administrators who wondered what fate awaits the team in the London Olympic Games.

Sohail Abbas keen to produce good results

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 15:59

Pakistan`s penalty corner specialist, Sohail Abbas is keen to live up to the faith imposed on him by the Pakistan Hockey Federation.

Pakistan recalls Sohail Abbas for Australia tour

Last Updated: Monday, October 10, 2011, 22:10

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has recalled drag-flicker Sohail Abbas to the national team for the forthcoming tour of Australia where they will take part in a four-nation tournament and a super series.

Pakistan hockey squad recall drag flicker Abbas

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 2, 2010, 21:21

Pakistan on Tuesday recalled penalty corner expert Sohail Abbas in their 16-man squad for this month’s Asian Games in a bid to win the title for the first time in 20 years.

Sohail Abbas ready for Asian Games

Last Updated: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 21:46

Recalled in the national hockey team after seven months of wilderness, Pakistan`s penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas is looking to make a successful comeback in next month`s Asian Games at Guangzhou, China.

PHF recalls Sohail Abbas for Asian Games` camp

Last Updated: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 21:46

Pakistan Hockey Federation, stung by the national team`s poor performance in Delhi CWG, have recalled experienced penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas for the Asian Games training camp.

Pakistan won`t recall Abbas for Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 14:48

Sohail Abbas, Pakistan`s record-breaking hockey player, will not feature in October`s Commonwealth Games (CWG) in New Delhi as the country`s hockey bosses have decided against including the veteran player in the national team.