Tag: Pakistan Tour
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As peak tourist season approaches, ‘Safe Tourist Programme’ approved for Murree
Before the commencement of the winter tourism season in Murree and nearby galiyaat in the coming month, a comprehensive tourist programme has been approved to guarantee the safety of visiting families, reports Express Tribune. Under the programme, arrangements have been made for security, checking of vehicles and 24-hour clearing of snow in the district where…
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Australia announces squad for white-ball leg of Pakistan tour, Starc, Warner, Cummins among absentees
Cricket Australia has announced the squad of 16 players for the white-ball leg of the historic Pakistan tour. Several big names including the likes of David Warner, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell are giving the ODI and T20I series a miss. Notably, Australia, who are set to tour Pakistan for the…
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Australia prioritises Pakistan tour over IPL, players to miss a few matches
The Australian team will prioritise their national duty and several prominent players from Australia will miss out the first few matches of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 action due to the series against Pakistan. Read More – Australia announces full-strength squad for Pakistan tour Australian skipper Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, David Warner and others are…
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Australian Marnus Labuschagne ‘excited’ to be a part of series against Pak
The number one ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne is excited to be part of Australia’s historic tour to Pakistan, starting from March 4 in Rawalpindi. The Aussies are scheduled to tour Pakistan for three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I. While replying to a fan on Twitter, the 27-year-old said that it is the “first…
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Australia announces full-strength squad for Pakistan tour
Cricket Australia (CA) has named a full-strength squad for their first tour to Pakistan in 24 years, with Ashton Agar the only addition from the extended group of players that won the Ashes. The CA announced the team after it’s Executive Board’s endorsement for the tour following a schedule change agreed by the Pakistan Cricket…
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Australia’s white-ball captain Aaron Finch ‘can’t wait’ to tour Pakistan
Australian captain Aaron Finch has said that he cannot wait to go to Pakistan for the white-ball leg, consisting of three ODIs and one T20I. “As a player, I can’t wait to go to Pakistan for the white-ball leg,” said Finch, according to Sportstar. The right-handed batter said that Pakistan has not been able to…
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Pat Cummins hopes ‘close to a full-strength’ squad to tour Pakistan
Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins is confident that a near full-strength squad will tour Pakistan as only a few players have security concerns for the forthcoming tour. According to the Australian Associated Press (AAP), Cummins is optimistic, while also acknowledging the pre-tour preparations made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “I think we’ll get close…
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Josh Hazelwood will not be surprised if some Australian players skip Pak tour
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazelwood has said on Wednesday he would not be surprised if security fears prompt some players to opt out of the upcoming Pakistan tour, as he eyes a comeback to the national team after recovering from injury. A media report last week said many in the Australian camp were apprehensive about…
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PCB announces schedule of West Indies tour of Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the schedule of the upcoming West Indies tour of Pakistan. As per the schedule, the Windies will arrive in Karachi on December 9 to play three T20Is and an equal number of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches in Pakistan. The series will kickstart from…
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‘A real shame’: NZ captain displeased with his team’s decision
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has expressed his displeasure with his team over the decision to pull out of its tour of Pakistan. “I don’t know the details of yesterday. It was a sudden call, but obviously, a real shame,” said the captain. The Kiwi captain said there is so much passion in Pakistan and…