Tag: Pakistan Cricket
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Ramiz Out: PM approves Najam Sethi’s appointment as chairman PCB
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has approved Najam Sethi’s appointment as chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Geo News has reported. The official notification of the appointment will be issued later. Najam Sethi served in 2013 as head of PCB. However, he faced a legal battle with Chaudhry Muhammad Zaka Ashraf, another former chairperson of PCB.…
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NZ to play Test match in Karachi after 22 years
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday released the match schedule of New Zealand men’s cricket team’s upcoming dual tours of Pakistan. NZ will play two Tests as part of their ICC World Test Championship title defence and three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures from 27 December to 15 January, before returning for…
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Throwback: Did Rohit Sharma want to become coach of Pakistan’s cricket team?
From wanting to become Pakistan’s cricket team coach to losing against Pakistan, it’s been a long road for Rohit Sharma. After Pakistan’s thumping victory against India, an odd video of Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma surfaced on social media. In the video, the reporter asked Rohit, “What would you suggest to Pakistani batsmen so…
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PCB to donate earnings from match against England to flood victims
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that gate earnings from the first T20I against England will be donated to the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022. The match will be played on September 20 at the National Stadium in Karachi and will begin at 7:30pm (local time). The PCB has urged cricket supporters and fans to…
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‘Become an example for others’: Afridi congratulates Ahmad Shahzad for being appointed as captain of a KPL team
Ahmad Shahzad has been appointed captain of defending champions Rawalakot Hawks for Season 2 of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL). Ahmad took to Twitter to thank the management of Rawalakot Hawks for selecting him. “I am very thankful to the management of Rawalakot Hawks & especially Mr Jan Wali for trusting in me Looking forward…
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Man ran onto field mid-match to salute Shadab Khan, FIR registered
The police on Friday filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Mohammad Waqas Ashraf, a fan who ran into the ground during the second One Day International (ODI) between Pakistan and the West Indies. The FIR is registered under Sections 188 and 452 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). According to the police, Waqas tried…
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PM Khan’s old friend Aleem Khan joins forces against him
On Monday, Aleem Khan formally joined Jahangir Khan Tareen’s disgruntled group in the PTI. Aleem said the aim is to “save” the party after “loyalists who had been integral in PTI’s 10-year struggle were sidelined without any reason” from the ruling party. Aleem Khan reached Tareen’s residence on Monday evening and was all praises for…
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‘As dry as local hotels,’ remarks Australian’s chief cricket writer on Rawalpindi pitch
The Australian’s chief cricket writer, Peter Lalor, remarked on Tuesday that a 22 yard patch of the Rawalpindi pitch is “as dry as the local hotels”. He shared a picture of the pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where the first match of the Test series between Pakistan and Australia will be played on March…
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Mushtaq Ahmed likens Rizwan’s leadership to Imran Khan
Defending champions of Pakistan Super League (PSL), Multan Sultans, have gained a lot of praise for their commendable cricket under the leadership of wicket-keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. Former Pakistan cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed has said Rizwan’s leadership qualities are just like former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. Talking to Cricket Pakistan in an…
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Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Rizwan power Multan Sultans into second consecutive final
Defending champions Multan Sultans have reserved a place in the Final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the second consecutive time after defeating Lahore Qalandars with 28 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Wednesday. Rilee Rossouw and Mohammad Rizwan stroked unbeaten half-centuries to help Multan collect 163/2 in 20 overs after they were 65/2…