Shaheen Afridi became the first Pakistani cricketer ever to win cricket’s most prestigious annual ICC award “Cricketer of the Year” in 2021, and Babar Azam has now won the same trophy in 2022. Three Pakistani cricketers appeared in the ICC Test Team of the Year in 2021 (including Fawad Alam), most ever by Pakistan. In fact, prior to these four, only six Pakistani cricketers had appeared on that list in its nineteen year history. To make things worse Mani hired Wasim Khan as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PCB.
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We don’t know for sure what his primary car is, but we know for sure that he owns a “Kaala Dala” black Toyota Revo. The ICC actually honored this car with the title “Best Cricketer of the Year 2021” due to his magnificent performance in 2021 ICC matches. Afridi, now a lesser version of the bowler he was before his knee injury, but still the only bowler in the top 20.
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“The PCB had received NOC requests from Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi for the Global T20 event, amongst other players,” the PCB had said in a statement after refusing to issue the players NOCs for the league. The batters were set to appear for the Knights, however, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) refused to issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to the top batters on the back of the busy schedule of the Pakistan cricket team. Pakistan have a busy cricket schedule in the months to come, with the green shirts scheduled to play an away white-ball series against Australia in November before playing another white-ball series against Zimbabwe in November/December. “We controlled it for 35 to 37 minutes and the players stuck to everything we agreed on.
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The arrival of Mohsin Naqvi (PCB chairman), did a number on PCT (Pakistan cricket team), as his limited foresight on cricket caused major upsets for the team in general. The team was still knocked off the tournament as USA and India’s match was abandoned due to rain which, if played and won by India, could’ve given Pakistan an edge but at last, they had to face their demons. The fast bowlers were exceptional in limiting the Irish side to a 107 but as always the batsmen failed to perform their tasks. Fakhar (5), Shadab (0), and Usman (2) crumbled, making the meager score seem unreachable, completing the run chase in the second last over.
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He had a very disappointing campaign as he amassed 125 runs in seven innings. In Australia’s last two matches against Afghanistan and India, he scored 12 and 37 runs respectively, which couldn’t make much of a difference. This was India’s second T20 World Cup as their first title win came in 2007, when MS Dhoni led the Blues to glory in the inaugural edition by beating Pakistan in the final in Johannesburg. The Pakistani side managing the depressive episode from the previous two losses was given a thumbs up in the much-needed win against Canada in New York. Pakistani bowlers’ exceptional display limited Canada to a total of 106 for 7 wickets in 20 overs.
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Still, Cricket 24 boasts over 300 players that have had their faces scanned and slapped onto the bodies of their in-game counterparts, and certainly the likes of Aussie captain Pat Cummins and Afghan superstar Rashid Kahn look reasonably close to the real deal. Licensed uniforms also look the part, and there’s some improved lighting and texture work on display in this year’s instalment, such as the gold foil that adorns the Mumbai Indians’ playing strip or the gloss on the stickers of the many licensed bats. Meanwhile both the PSL competition and all of its teams are fully licensed, yet few of the Pakistani players feature their actual likenesses. This is apparently since they won’t have their faces scanned by Big Ant’s photogrammetry rig and added into Cricket 24 until the Pakistan team arrives in Australia for a Test tour this December. Conversely, despite the fact a number of the top Indian players make an appearance in Cricket 24 via their IPL teams, you can’t actually place them into the Indian team itself because it remains unlicensed.
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The increasing number of T20 leagues around the world, stagnant players’ salaries in PSL, and the rise of the Indian Premier League (IPL), contributed to the fall of PSL as a brand. The Nurpur Lions, captained by the fast-bowling sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi, are one of the strongest teams in the tournament. With Waqar Younis as their mentor, the Lions have an excellent coaching setup that helps their players excel in both bowling and batting. Jason Gillespie’s first few months as head coach have been a learning experience, filled with challenges but also with a sense of hope.
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He is a right-arm fast bowler known for his bowling action, which sweeps out the batsman like a wiper. He plays Test, ODI, T20I, IPL, and even ICC World Cup as a prominent player of the Indian cricket team. For your information, BCCI is the most expensive cricket board in the world, spending around $2.5 billion on its cricket team every year. Liam Livingstone was included in England’s squad to play as a lower middle-order batter and provide breakthroughs for the 2022 T20 World Cup champions with the ball but the right-armer failed to deliver.
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The sunshine has yet to come.” Yes, Pakistan’s best days are ahead, China will stand with Pakistan firmly all the way. After meeting India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, the cricketers were due to fly to Mumbai and participate in an open bus roadshow, followed by a celebration ceremony later Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium. India pulled off a sensational seven-run win against South Africa in a gripping final last weekend, ending a drought in global International Cricket Council limited-overs competitions. There were thousands more waiting to continue the celebrations, which started Saturday and were about to ramp up. He said that players should make hard work their motto only then they will be eligible to play in the big team.
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The scorecard hinted at a stellar performance with a draw witnessed against New Zealand, a 2-1 win against the Irish, and a defeat against England. Therefore, any irregularities were dissolved when a reluctant fifteen-member squad was announced ahead of their T20 World Cup saga. The fervor around the involvement of Pakistan in the ICC (International Cricket Council) T20 World Cup 2024 jostled Pakistani fans with renewed optimism. The team was well prepared for the blockbuster event after seeing that Pakistan played T20 fixtures with New Zealand, England, and Ireland. “It’s no surprise anymore that Afghanistan produce performances like we have just witnessed .. Extremely skilful set of players and brilliantly led by Rashid Khan,” he added.
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They have a few good all-rounders, as Muhammad Nawaz is expected to play Imad’s role, while Anwar Ali and Daniel Sams are medium-pacers who can hit the ball out of the park. James Vince, Shan Masood, Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Akhlaq are experienced batters, who can control the flow of the game and accelerate when required. Multan Sultans have one of the most balanced squads in this PSL, as its squad has a fine combination of local and foreign players. Their bowling is dependent on local cricketers, as the performers of last season including Abbas Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usama Mir and Ihsan Ullah are supported by the English trio of Chris Jordan, David Willey and Olly Stone. If something bizarre does not happen with the Sultans, they are expected to be the contenders to clinch the trophy. Certain player management features have been thrown out entirely with nothing added to take their place.
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- Afghanistan’s opening pair of Gurbaz (60 off 49) and Zadran (51 off 48) set a strong foundation with a 118-run partnership.
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Following the confirmation of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision, the team has brought in South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks to replace Babar and Rizwan has been replaced by Australian top-order batter Usman Khawaja. According to Geo Super, Yousuf officially announced his resignation in a post on X (previously known as Twitter), citing ‘personal reasons’ behind his stepping down’ decision. Sunday’s showdowns featured under-16 and youth matchups, with MOD UAE in second and Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third.
The team was in a comfortable position with 72/2 after 12 overs, while the win predictor favored 92% chances of success. The tables turned when Mohammad Rizwan after employing a defensive approach, decided to bat big and bold on the first delivery of Jasprit Bumrah (Indian fast bowler), thus sacrificing his wicket due to a miscalculation. The middle order, Iftikhar, and Shadab crumbled with Imad Wasim struggling against Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel, scoring a shameful 15 runs off 23 bowls.
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Subsequently, our spinners included Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, and Abrar Ahmed. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the team of the tournament for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The teams placed third and fourth will compete in this knockout match, with the winner moving on to the next stage. One of the most innovative spinners in the history of cricket, Saqlain is credited with inventing the “doosra.” His deep understanding of spin bowling and his ability to outthink batsmen will be a huge asset to his team. A former captain of Pakistan, known for his calm demeanor and strategic mind.
The Player of the Match of the 2022 T20 World Cup final against Pakistan, Sam Curran came into this tournament with a load of responsibilities and expectations on his shoulders but he utterly failed to do anything of value for the English team with the ball. In five matches he bowled, the left-armer picked just three wickets, two against South Africa and one against India in the semi-final. Former England captain Michael Vaughan recently praised Afghanistan’s cricket team, ranking them as the second-best in Asia for white-ball cricket following their historic victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match. One of the most feared fast bowlers of his time, Waqar’s ability to swing the ball at high speed made him a legend. His expertise in fast bowling will be invaluable for grooming the next generation of Pakistani pacers.
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- Fakhar Zaman is the one player who can seize a game and turn it in Pakistan’s direction, but those moments are infrequent.
- Multan Sultans have one of the most balanced squads in this PSL, as its squad has a fine combination of local and foreign players.
- One player who has caught the eye of the cricketing community is Kamran Ghulam, who has been in outstanding form in the Champions Cup, scoring two centuries.
- Their foreign stock is limited, with experienced allrounders, David Weise and Sikandar Raza, being the only exceptions.
- The National Men’s U19 three-day Championship and One-Day Cup are set to begin on Tuesday, 10 September.
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Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan Cricket. In a statement, Yousaf said he was proud to play his part in growth of the national squad. He wished the team all the best, saying he had faith in the players’ talent. The four players are predominantly white-ball cricketers, while Iftikhar and Nawaz are centrally contracted players.
Muhammad Younis said we need a collective team effort instead of relying on a few players to win matches. As Gillespie continues to familiarise himself with the setup, the message is clear — building a squad that can compete at the highest level, managing workload efficiently, and nurturing talent are his top priorities. We want to be able to create depth and squads so that we can call on any player at any time,” he concluded. Speaking during the commentary of Champions Cup match between Lions and Stallions, Gillespie said, “We picked a squad which is not too dissimilar to what we had against Bangladesh. I’m really keen to show our faith and belief in our players.” With deep rooted connections and lobbying skills in the international cricket arena, together the duo convinced the English Test Team to tour Pakistan after Seventeen years, Australia after twenty four years, South Africa after eighteen and New Zealand after twenty years. With almost two decades of complete isolation, all the SENA nations were brought back to Pakistan in a space of 24 months between January 2021 to December 2022.
Regarding previous performances in mega events, Babar said, “Our performances in the last two ICC Men’s T20 World Cups have been good. So, at the back of our minds, we are thinking about how we have played two finals and a semi-final and how we can overcome the mistakes that derailed our campaigns. That is, capable of quality play for decent periods – and getting the job done despite looking a little peculiar at times – but a bit too inconsistent overall to be considered an automatic selection.
Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 begins amidst political outcry that overshadowed the glitter of the annual cricket festival. Islamabad United defeated the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, by 8 wickets in the opening match of the tournament on Sunday, the 17th of February. On the second day of the tournament, Quetta Gladiators defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 16 runs, while Multan Sultans thrashed Karachi Kings by 55 runs. All six teams have assembled strong squads, comprising both local and international players, for PSL 8, which will continue till the 18th of March in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.
This is a sobering statistic for a country whose cricket is built on the strength of its bowling. It’s also hard to argue that the lowly ranking of the others is undeserved. Mitchell Marsh came into the World Cup after sustaining an injury in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to which he wasn’t allowed to bowl until the Super 8.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that tickets for the highly anticipated three-match Test series between Pakistan and England will be available for purchase starting Monday evening. Welcoming the team, Dr Mohammad Faisal said that Pakistani diaspora in UK was waiting for Pakistan team’s tour to England. He said that team’s presence in United Kingdom was uniting the cricket loving communities. The High Commissioner wished the team best of luck for the upcoming matches.
Indeed, trying to make sense of Cricket 24’s complicated web of licensed and unlicensed content gave me such a headache that I briefly considered calling for a concussion substitute to complete this review for me. One of the more pressing challenges for Gillespie and the Pakistan management has been managing the workload of players who compete in all three formats, especially fast bowlers like Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi. “We just need to do it a little bit more consistently,” he added, stressing that maintaining trust in the players could help them achieve the desired results. Babar’s absence from the elite list marks a notable moment for the Pakistani cricket team, as they look to regain form in upcoming matches. ISLAMABAD – After serving for about six months in the capacity, former cricketer Mohammad Yousaf on Sunday stepped down as a member of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee “due to personal reasons”.
Pakistan Test vice-captain is geared up to lead the Dolphins in the Champions One-Day Cup, which gets underway at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Thursday, 12 September. The Pakistan Cricket Board today confirmed that the 17 September fixture of Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup between Dolphins and UMT Markhors has been rescheduled to 18 September due to Rabi-ul-Awal public holiday. Muhammad Irfan Khan’s blistering century was the decisive factor as Nurpur Lions claimed a 35-run win over UMT Markhors in the eighth match of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup.
With a balanced lineup, they will rely on their all-rounders like Faheem Ashraf to contribute in both departments. The Dolphins are a well-rounded team with a balanced mix of batting and bowling. Players like Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Qasim Akram provide the team with both stability and firepower. Their bowling lineup, led by Noman Ali and Faheem Ashraf, can challenge any batting order. Teams generally prefer to bat first at Iqbal Stadium, as the pitch tends to favor the batsmen in the early part of the game. Reviewing the past and looking to the future, we are confident to write a brilliant new chapter.
This includes 131 first-class matches in three events, over matches in two events and 97 T20 matches in three events. He said five teams Panthers, Stallions, Lions, Dolphins and Wolves would be headedby a legend on a three year contract and he would be assisted by a coaching staffof 10 persons. While our team was searching for information about his car on the internet, we came across an India Today article about Rishabh Pant’s accident on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. The car’s fuel tank leaked, and the spilled fuel caught fire, eventually spreading throughout the vehicle. The car was destroyed in the accident, but at least we got that he was driving a Mercedes-AMG GLE 43. While other players were choosing a G-wagon or Range Rover, Rohit chose a Lamborghini Urus, the fastest production SUV in the world with 675 BHP and a 4.0L V8 twin-turbo.
The reasons for this verdict are many, and they centre on a central dysfunction both at the core of the national cricket team and the core of Pakistan cricket. Regarded as one of the premier batsmen in modern cricket, Azam has amassed 3,898 runs https://betproexchange.net/ar/login/ in 52 Test matches, 5,729 runs in 117 ODIs, and 4,145 runs in 123 T20Is. His impressive record includes 31 centuries across all three international formats, drawing frequent comparisons with top players like Kohli, Williamson, and Root.
The captains of each team in the Pakistan Champions One-day Cup 2024 will play a crucial role in leading their sides both on and off the field. The captains will be selected based on their leadership qualities, experience, and ability to handle pressure. These leaders will be responsible for making critical decisions during matches and ensuring that their teams remain focused and motivated throughout the tournament.
Babar Azam also became the first Pakistani cricketer ever to win the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year, and he has now done it twice in a row. Babar has made it to the ODI Team of the Year four times, twice more than Saeed Ajmal and Umar Gul who got the award twice, the only other cricketers in Pakistan to have achieved it multiple times. Wahab was a member of the men’s selection committee, whereas Razzaq was part of the selection committees for both men’s and women’s teams. It is pertinent to mention that the Vancouver Knights announced Mohammad Rizwan as the captain of the team for the GT20 Canada 2024 while Babar Azam was set to play under his captaincy. “The three are all-format cricketers and their services are expected to be required in the upcoming eight months during which Pakistan will play nine Tests, 14 ODIs, and nine T20Is,” the country’s cricket-governing body added.
