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  • Azam Khan fined for putting Palestinian flag on bat

    Azam Khan fined for putting Palestinian flag on bat

    Fiery batsmam Azam Khan has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee in the National T20 tournament, being played in Karachi, for putting a sticker of the Palestinian flag on his bat, Faizan Lakhani has reported for Geo.

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources have said that Azam Khan was fined for using an unapproved logo or political messaging, namely the flag, thus breaching the clothing and equipment regulation that International Cricket Council (ICC) and PCB follow.

    Azam, playing for Karachi Whites against Lahore Blues, had put up 35 on the scoreboard when he was summoned by Mohammad Javed, the match referee. Azam was warned before the match not to display the sticker but he replied that sticker was present on all his bats.

    Under the PCB’s Code of Conduct, players cannot place unapproved stickers on kits or equipment, and players cannot display religious or political message stickers during matches.

    Azam Khan has played with the flag of Palestine on the bat in two matches before this one.

  • Former Attorney General Shah Khawar appointed Chief Election Commissioner of PCB

    Former Attorney General Shah Khawar appointed Chief Election Commissioner of PCB

    Former Attorney General and Supreme Court lawyer Shah Khawar Advocate has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

    According to the announcement issued by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, Shah Khawar has been appointed Chief Election Commissioner of PCB for 3 months on a monthly salary of 10 lakh rupees.

    According to the announcement, Shah Khawar has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the PCB elections before 4th February 2024.

    It should be noted that the affairs of the Pakistan Cricket Board are currently being looked after by the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee, Zaka Ashraf, whose term was extended by caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar this month.

  • In Pictures, Imam-ul-Haq’s wedding

    In Pictures, Imam-ul-Haq’s wedding

    Pakistani cricketer Imam-ul-Haq and Dr. Anmol Mehmood tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Lahore today.

    Pakistan cricket team opener Imam ul Haq and Pakistani-origin Norwegian doctor Anmol Mehmood shared some of the happiest moments of their wedding on social media.

    Groom Imam ul Haq wore a pastel green while bride Anmol wore a beautiful pastel pink dress. Anmol wore a stone-studded saree with silver and gold embroidery and covered her head with a dupatta of the same color.

    The bride was made up by makeup artist Zahra Sarfraz’s salon ‘Glam Jansy’ in Lahore while her dress was made by Zainab Salman Studios.

    The groom Imam ul Haq wore a pastel green sherwani with matching shoes and a turban on his head, the sherwani had delicate embroidery which made the outfit more elegant while the groom also wore double-shade glasses.

    The cricketer and his newlywed bride took to social media to share pictures from the big day of their lives with cute captions. In which he wrote, “Today, we’ve not only become partners for life but have also solidified the bond of best friendship, which has always been the foundation of our love story. Today, I not only married my best friend but also found my forever home in your heart. Keep us in your prayers.”

    Fans and viewers showered their love and best wishes for the newlyweds in the comments sections.

    It should be noted that the wedding celebrations of national team batsman Imam ul Haq started with a grand Qawwali night, the important personalities of the cricket world including Babar Azam, Usman Qadir, Sarfraz Ahmed, Kamran Akmal, Mushtaq Ahmed, and Inzamam ul Haq also participated in the celebrations.

  • Naseem Shah likely to join Islamabad United for PSL season 9

    Naseem Shah likely to join Islamabad United for PSL season 9

    Fast bowler Naseem Shah, will not be a part of Quetta Gladiators in the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is likely to join Islamabad United instead.

    Quetta Gladiators are looking to replace Naseem Shah with Azam Khan while Mohammad Wasim Jr. is also expected to be a part of Gladiators in the ninth edition of PSL.

    It should be remembered here that the 20-year-old fast bowler, who has been a part of Quetta Gladiators since 2019, has decided to leave the Gladiators due to personal reasons.

    In the same week, Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the draft for the selection of players for the ninth edition of the PSL, according to which the first pick was given to Quetta Gladiators, while the second and third picks went to Karachi Kings and Islamabad United respectively.

    The PSL draft will take place immediately after the conclusion of the National T20 Cup and all the franchise owners have agreed that the dates for the ninth edition of the PSL will be decided in consultation with the government.

  • FIR filed against Australian batsman Mitchel Marsh in India

    FIR filed against Australian batsman Mitchel Marsh in India

    An FIR has been filed against Australian opener Mitchel Marsh in Uttar Pradesh, India, by RTI activist Keshav Pandit.

    After Australia won the World Cup, a picture of Mitchell Marsh resting his legs on the trophy went viral on social media. He later removed the picture from social media but Indians are still on his case.

    The FIR was filed by RTI activist Pandit Keshu in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. The prosecution has also sent a copy of the FIR to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he has demanded a ban on Mitchell Marsh from participating in any cricket activity.

    The FIR against Mitchell Marsh has been filed after the complaint of former Indian player Irfan Pathan, who said that he was hurt by Mitchell’s action.

    This is not the first time that a case has been filed against a foreign cricketer in India. In October, an Indian lawyer filed a complaint in the ICC against Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, asking that he be stopped from offering prayers on the ground during the match.

  • Imad Wasim has announced retirement from international cricket

    Imad Wasim has announced retirement from international cricket

    Pakistan cricket team’s all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket on the social media platform ‘X’.

    Imad Wasim wrote that ‘representing Pakistan in T20 and ODI matches was a dream come true, it is the beginning of a good time for Pakistan cricket with new leadership and coaches’.

    All-rounder Imad Wasim said, “Recently I have been thinking about my international career, I have come to the conclusion that it is the right time to announce my retirement.”

    Imad Wasim said, “I thank PCB and fans for their support, I wish them all the best, now I will focus on the next step away from my international career”.

    Imad played 55 ODIs and 66 T20Is for Pakistan as a left-arm spinner and a lower-order batter. He last represented Pakistan in April in a T20I against New Zealand. In all, he took 44 wickets and scored 986 runs in ODIs. In T20Is, he took 65 wickets and scored 486 runs. His best performance with the ball, incidentally, is the same in both formats – 5 for 14.

  • Did NASA design Cristiano Ronaldo’s diet plan?

    A clip of former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja recently went viral on social media in which he claimed that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has designed the diet plan of Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. Ramiz Raja said, “Let’s take the example of Ronaldo’s diet plan developed by NASA scientists”.

    The video gained a lot of attention on social media with social media users criticizing the former captain.

    However, NASA actually helps 38-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo maintain his physical strength. The legendary Portuguese soccer star maintains his extraordinary physical strength thanks to a NASA-designed physical rehabilitation machine.

    Vascusport Regeneration System, installed in his home, helps them maintain their physical mobility. This technology helps improve lymphatic flow, activates drainage and increases endorphin levels in the brain while also bringing more oxygen to the tissues. It also helps improve circulation and speed up the healing process which allows Ronaldo to recover from injuries faster.

    While NASA’s machine plays a role in his recovery, Ronaldo’s strict diet plays an equally important role in achieving his peak fitness. Beef, avocado, coconut oil, chicken, eggs and black rice are essential components of his carefully planned diet. He also undergoes thalassotherapy sessions using substances derived from the sea to relax muscles.

    Ronaldo uses Cryotherapy to remove abnormal skin cells for injury recovery. Now we know how NASA helps Ronaldo and Ramiz Raja may have been given incomplete information about the star footballer.

  • Refusal to play series against Australia may be expensive for Haris Rauf

    Refusal to play series against Australia may be expensive for Haris Rauf

    Fast bowler Haris Rauf, who has refused to accompany the team on the Australia tour, could be in trouble, with risks of being demoted to the central contract category as well as missing out on a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the Big Bash League.

    Officials in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are reportedly upset with Haris Rauf’s behavior and disappointed with Lahore Qalandars coach Aqib Javed’s defense of Haris, Geo has reported.

    PCB is yet to issue NOCs to Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan and Usama Mir for the Australian Big Bash, scheduled to start a few days later on December 7. According to Geo sources, PCB officials have said that no decision has been taken yet about NOC for the three players, and that the matter is under consideration.

    Haris Rauf was unavailable for the Test series against Australia with workload and fitness issues. Haris Rauf and Usama Mir are under contract with Melbourne Stars and Zaman Khan is under contract with Sydney Thunders. Haris wants to focus on limited-overs cricket only, so the Category B Central contract given to him needs to be reviewed, under which he is paid more than Rs 40 lacs per month, plus additional match fee, bonus, ICC revenue and a share from PCB.

  • Imam-ul-Haq’s qawwali night turns into star-studded affair

    Imam-ul-Haq’s qawwali night turns into star-studded affair

    Pakistan cricket team’s opening batter Imamul Haq’s wedding celebrations are in full swing. A qawwali night was held on Thursday, just two days before he is scheduled to get married on November 25.

    Former captain Azhar Ali along with Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz also participated in the musical evening while relatives and friends of the cricketer also attended the ceremony.

    On the other hand, Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf’s mehndi ceremony was held in Phulnagar, three days before his wedding on November 26.

    Here are some pictures and videos from the qawwali night event:

  • Will Naseem Shah be able to join Australia tour?

    Will Naseem Shah be able to join Australia tour?

    Good news may be on the horizon for fans of Pakistan fast bowling sensation Naseem Shah. The pacer, who was forced to drop out of the World Cup squad after a shoulder injury and subsequent surgery, will start practicing in the nets in the next few days.

    According to the details, sources within Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have said that it is likely that Shah will start practice before the start of the tour of Australia, however, the chances of Naseem Shah’s participation are even now, quite slim.

    Naseem Shah has recovered rapidly after undergoing a shoulder operation in the United Kingdom (UK) a few weeks ago, and will soon start bowling practice along with running. It is expected that if the bowler manages to attain required fitness levels, he may soon be seen in action in international cricket.

    Pakistan team’s fast bowling coach Umar Gul said, “Naseem Shah is our main bowler and his rehab is going on, we will miss him in the Australia tour.’