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  • Will GTA 6 include Babar Azam’s character?

    Will GTA 6 include Babar Azam’s character?

    An uproar erupted on social media after an animated picture of Babar Azam shared by Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi hinted at his expected appearance in Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6.

    Peshawar Zalmi’s introduction of former captain Babar Azam as a character in GTA 6 has left fans wondering about the virtual mixing of the world of cricket and gaming.

    Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is once again trending on social media but this time the reason is not his batting. Babar Azam has caught the attention of fans regarding his possible involvement in the upcoming GTA 6 game.

    The 29-year-old batsman, known for his cricketing skills, was portrayed by Peshawar Zamli as a character of the well-known GTA 6.

  • Ahmed Shehzad becomes father again

    Ahmed Shehzad becomes father again

    Ahmed Shehzad took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to share the news that he had become a father again.

    The batsman wrote, “Allah has given me a daughter, now our family has five members, daughters are a blessing that fills life with happiness, I am extremely grateful to Allah, remember me in your prayers.”

    Ahmed Shehzad is playing domestic cricket and leaving his mark. Chief Selector and Sports Minister Wahab Riaz has said that he is keeping an eye on the batsman’s performance as he is performing well in domestic.

  • PSL 9 trade: Shan Masood moves to Karachi kings, Faisal Akram joins Multan Sultans

    PSL 9 trade: Shan Masood moves to Karachi kings, Faisal Akram joins Multan Sultans

    Shan Masood, the top-order batsman from Multan Sultans has joined the Karachi Kings squad, and left-arm wrist spinner Faisal Akram is going to Multan Sultans as part of a trade deal between Kings and Sultans.

    Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal said, “Shan Masood is welcome to Karachi Kings, Shan Masood is undoubtedly a great addition to the Kings squad. Karachi Kings will take full advantage of Shan Masood’s experience and skills in PSL 9”.

    Multan Sultan’s Chief Executive Ali Khan Tareen said: “This has been one of the most exciting trade and retention windows in the history of the HBL Pakistan Super League and we are delighted with how our line-up is shaping. We had two agendas for this trade window: focus on building a strong domestic core and getting the best possible picks in the HBL PSL 9 Player Draft to get the best overseas players for our team combination”.

    “I am over the moon to have finally gotten Faisal Akram in our team. We have been working with him since he was 16. He has been a regular at our academy and camps. He is an extraordinary talent and we are yet to see his best. Now he is part of our team for the next many years, our goal will be to develop him into a national asset” Ali Tareen said.

    He further said “I want to thank Shan Masood who has been the longest-serving member of the Sultan’s family. He has been our captain and a huge part of our success. We will miss him and wish him the best in his new team”.

  • South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee got married

    Proteas fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Hannah Haythorne in a wedding ceremony at Ellandskloof Farm in Helderstrom with close friends and family in attendance.

    Gerald Coetzee is known for his speed and skill on the cricket field. He has taken a short break from his career to start a new journey in life.

    Cricket personalities also attended the wedding ceremony while fellow players and friends expressed their best wishes for the newly wedded couple.

    Gerald Coetzee has so far represented South Africa in 14 ODIs, 3 T20Is, and 2 Tests.

  • PSL season 9; how many foreign players have registered so far?

    PSL season 9; how many foreign players have registered so far?

    Four hundred and eighty-five international players from 22 countries have registered for the PSL Player Draft 2024 to be held on December 13 at the National Cricket Academy, Lahore. 46 players are in the platinum category while 76 players are in the diamond category.

    The roster of foreign players for the draft has been bolstered by the presence of England’s David Malan and South Africa’s Reza Hendricks, both of whom are in the top 10 of the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings for batsmen. Top 15 T20 batsman Riley Russo was earlier traded by Multan Sultans to Quetta Gladiators.

    Sri Lankan spinner Mahesh Thekshana, Afghanistan duo Fazal Haq Farooqui and Mujeeb ur Rehman, and West Indies left-arm spinner Aqeel Hussain have made themselves available for the draft. All-rounder Mohammad Nabi, ranked 12th in the T20 rankings, is also part of the draft.

    The maximum number of players registered from a foreign country is from England which is 158. Next in the list are West Indies (58), Sri Lanka (40), Afghanistan (36), South Africa (30), Bangladesh (21), New Zealand (18), Australia (16). Zimbabwe (11) and Ireland (9), associate member countries, have also registered a significant number of players.

    Some of the prominent players in the platinum category include Daniel Sams, Ashton Agar (both from Australia), Fazlul Haq Farooqui, Mujeebur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Rehmanullah Garbaz (all from Afghanistan), Ben Duckett, Chris Jordan, David Willey, David Mallan, Luke Wood, Reece Topley, Tom Curran, Taymil Mills (England), Sandeep Lamchane (Nepal), James Neesham (New Zealand), Rasi van der Dusen, Imran Tahir (South Africa), Mahesh Theekshana, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasan Shanaka (Sri Lanka), Kieron Pollard, Rowman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Brendan King and Kyle Mears (West Indies).

    Among the players featured in the diamond category are Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi (both Afghanistan), Ben McDermott (Australia), Liton Das, Mehdi Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah (all Bangladesh), Dan Lawrence, Gus Atkinson, Jordan Cox, Liam Dawson. , Matthew Potts, Ollie Pope, Richard Gleeson, Sam Hein (all England), Tim Seifert, Martin Guptill, Chad Bowes (all New Zealand), George Linde, Lungi Nigidi, Reza Hendricks, Wayne Parnell, Cesinda Megala (all South Africa) , Dilshan Madhushanka, Charith Asalinka, Dushmanatha Chamera, Sadera Samarawickrama (all Sri Lanka), Fabian Allen, Johnson Charles, Raheem Cornwall, Ruston Chase, Shai Hope, Hayden Walsh (all West Indies).

  • Sindh Premier League postponed

    This month’s Sindh Premier League (SPL) in Karachi has been postponed after a clash of dates with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s domestic tournament, the Patron’s Cup.

    The Sindh Premier League was scheduled to begin in Karachi from December 14, while the PCB Patron’s Cup is scheduled to start from December 16, and players could not get NOC for the (SPL) due to the PCB domestic tournament.

    The new dates of the Sindh Premier League will be announced later.

  • PCB unhappy with injured Shadab Khan walking out on teammate’s shoulder

    PCB unhappy with injured Shadab Khan walking out on teammate’s shoulder

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed displeasure over how an injured Shadab Khan was carried off the field on the back of a fellow cricketer. Shadab Khan sprained his leg during a National T20 match in Karachi. A video surfaced online, showing him being carried out on the shoulders of his teammate.

    PCB is reportedly puzzled as to why Shadab was carried by his teammates instead of being carried out on a stretcher despite all necessary medical facilities being available at the United Bank Limited (UBL) Sports Complex in Karachi.

    The Board is very concerned about the actions of the Rawalpindi team management. An inquiry has been started while PCB is considering issuing a show cause notice to the team management responsible for the incident.

    The incident took place two days ago during a match between Rawalpindi and Sialkot at the UBL Sports Complex, raising questions over the decision to carry Shadab Khan on the back of his teammate while adequate medical equipment, including a stretcher, was readily available at the ground. The PCB is investigating the matter.

  • Islamabad United signed contract with Naseem Shah for Rs4.5 crores

    Islamabad United signed contract with Naseem Shah for Rs4.5 crores

    Islamabad United has signed a contract with right-arm fast bolwer Naseem Shah for Rs4.5 crores after giving two of their players, Wasim Junior and Abrar Ahmed, to Quetta Gladiators to get Shah in return.

    Drafting for Pakistan Super League Season (PSL) 9 is going to be held on December 13, in which more than two hundred and fifty foreign players have registered so far, a development analysts think is a great step.

    It should be noted that the drafting for PSL Pakistan Super League Season 9 will be held on December 13 at the National Cricket Academy, while the tournament will begin on February 8 next year and end on March 24, 2024.

  • Sarfraz and Saud Shakeel get into an argument during practice session

    Sarfraz and Saud Shakeel get into an argument during practice session

    Saud Shakeel, the middle-order batsman of the national cricket team, got into an argument with Sarfaraz Ahmed during a training session in Australia. A video of the two having a minor clash has become the center of attention of users on social media.

    It can be seen in the video that Saud Shakeel asks Sarfaraz Ahmed “How long will I continue to work for you,” to which Sarfraz replies, “You are of no use to me, I have never instructed you to do anything.”

    Sarfaraz then turns around, while Saud walks a short distance away.

  • Women in green make Pakistan proud after winning T20 series against New Zealand

    Women in green make Pakistan proud after winning T20 series against New Zealand

    In a groundbreaking achievement, the Pakistan women’s cricket team scripted history in Dunedin on Tuesday, securing their inaugural series triumph against the formidable New Zealand women’s squad, marking an end to the latter’s undefeated streak of 8-0 in T20Is against Pakistan.

    The women’s team also made history on Sunday as they registered their maiden win over New Zealand, beating the hosts by seven wickets in the first Twenty20 International.

    The turning point unfolded over two consecutive matches, where the Girls in Green displayed remarkable prowess to emerge victorious.

    The first encounter witnessed a convincing 7-wicket win, setting the stage for an even more decisive performance in the second game, where Pakistan outshone their opponents by a margin of 10 runs, solidifying their series lead at 2-0.

    Facing a formidable New Zealand side, Pakistan managed to restrict the hosts to a total of 127/7 after setting a target of 137/6.

    Aalia Riaz played a crucial role, contributing 32 off 22, including one shot over the boundary and three well-timed strokes to the fence.

    Muneeba Ali, the opener, also made a significant impact with a score of 35.

    In response, New Zealand found themselves struggling at 89/6, courtesy of Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack.

    However, a resilient effort by Georgia Pimmer and Hamma Rowe aimed to revive the hosts’ chances.

    Despite their efforts, they fell short by 10 runs as Fatima Sana successfully defended 17 runs in the final over.

    Fatima Sana emerged as a key player with an impressive performance, securing three crucial wickets, while Sadia Iqbal added to the triumph by sending two players back to the pavilion.

    Scores in brief: PAKISTAN 137-6 in 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 35, Aliya Riaz 32 not out, Nida Dar 14; Fran Jones 2-21)

    NEW ZEALAND 127-7 in 20 overs (Georgia Plimmer 28 run out, Hannah Rowe 33; Fatima Sana 3-22)