JournalismPakistan.com | Published January 05, 2025 at 08:19 pm | JP Staff Report
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ISLAMABAD—JournalismPakistan.com proudly announces the appointment of distinguished cricket historian and broadcaster Dr. Nauman Niaz as sports editor, marking a significant enhancement of its sports coverage capabilities.
A recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz for his outstanding contributions to sports journalism and broadcasting, Dr. Niaz brings over three decades of multifaceted experience to the platform. His appointment underscores JournalismPakistan.com's commitment to delivering comprehensive and authoritative sports coverage to its readers.
Dr. Niaz, who previously served as director of sports & syndication at Pakistan Television and head of PTV Sports, is widely recognized for his influential role in transforming sports broadcasting in Pakistan. His signature show "Game On Hai" on PTV Sports featured an impressive roster of international cricket personalities and set new standards in sports programming.
As the official Historian of Pakistan cricket, Dr. Niaz authored the monumental "Fluctuating Fortunes," a four-volume work spanning 4,768 pages that chronicles Pakistan's cricket history. His prolific writing career includes over 3,500 articles published in prestigious publications worldwide, including the Wisden Almanack, Sydney Herald, The Hindu, Saudi Gazette, and Khaleej Times.
Dr. Niaz's academic credentials are equally impressive, holding fellowships from multiple Royal Colleges of Physicians in the UK and Ireland, a PhD from the University of Western Australia, and a Post Doctorate from the University of Oxford. His unique combination of medical expertise and sports journalism has brought a distinctive analytical approach to cricket coverage.
His extensive broadcasting experience includes collaborations with leading networks such as ESPN, TenSports, Television NZ, and Star India. In his career, Dr. Niaz has shared the commentary box with legendary broadcasters including Tony Cozier, Christopher Martin Jenkins, and Richie Benaud.
Adding to his credentials, Dr. Niaz maintains one of the world's largest personal collections of cricket memorabilia, including 8,500 cricket books dating back to the 1780s and match-played bats of cricket legends from Sir Donald Bradman to contemporary stars like Virat Kohli.
"Dr. Niaz's appointment represents a significant milestone for JournalismPakistan.com," said Imran Naeem Ahmad, the editor, co-founder, and publisher of JournalismPakistan.com. "His unparalleled expertise in cricket journalism, combined with his scholarly approach and vast network in the international cricket community, will greatly enhance our sports coverage."
In his new role, Dr. Niaz will oversee the platform's sports content strategy, bringing his characteristic analytical depth and historical perspective to cricket coverage. His appointment is expected to introduce new dimensions to sports journalism at JournalismPakistan.com, including in-depth analysis, historical features, and expert commentary on contemporary cricket issues.
The appointment is effective immediately, with Dr. Niaz set to lead the platform's coverage of upcoming major cricket events and develop new content initiatives that leverage his extensive experience and connections in the cricket world.
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