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Pakistan’s men’s Cricket team Captain Babar Azam was fined Rs2000 by Traffic Police authorities in Gulbarg, Lahore.
According to the police, Babar Azam was driving his car without a license in the wrong lane.
Babar Azam is leading Pakistan Cricket team in World Cup 2023 in India. The mega event will starting on October 5.
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India has finally issued visas for the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup late on Monday night.
IICC has also said that India has issued visas for the Pakistan cricket team after complaints of delay.
Breaking : Indian High Commission in #Islamabad issues visas to #Pakistani cricket team. Total 39 visas are issued.
— Azaz Syed (@AzazSyed) September 25, 2023
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the team has been asked to collect their passports from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
Sources said that all 33 passports have been collected from the Indian High Commission. Earlier, due to the delay in the issuance of NOC (No Objection Certificate) by the Indian government, Pakistan team’s departure was in doubt, prompting PCB to write a letter to the ICC.
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According to sources, the Indian High Commission has informed the PCB about the progress and said that visas have been issued to the Pakistan team and soon the squad members will get their passports and other travel documents.
The Pakistan cricket team will leave for India early Wednesday morning where they will play the first warm-up match against New Zealand in Hyderabad on September 29.
A video went viral on social media a few days ago featuring the Brazilian coach of the Pakistani volleyball team. In the video, Issanye Ferraz broke down in tears during a press conference after the Pakistani team defeated South Korea, thus qualifying for the quarter finals of the Asian Games 2023.
In the video, Ferraz can be seen praising players for their dedication and hardwork.
“There is no dimension to victory, you have no idea what these guys do to come to the court. It’s very difficult, very difficult but we knew it was possible,” he said.
“For the level of the commitment of the athletes, for the level of dedication we have in the work, for the physical quality they have.”
Pakistan’s Brazilian coach Issanaye Ferraz was in tears after his side stunned favourites South Korea to qualify for semis of Asian Games
Marina Izidro #AsianGames2023 pic.twitter.com/XBDHiSID1Q
— Muneeb Farrukh (@Muneeb313_) September 23, 2023
Social media was deeply moved by the short video.
I’m sure he’s crying because he’s seen how these athletes are probably living in poverty with no athletic centers or training facilities nor many financial incentives as well and yet they’ve achieved the unthinkable. https://t.co/mJHTkobXSt
— sugar kaka (@sugar_kaka) September 23, 2023
this is such a beautiful but utterly sad that peoplr aren’t even aware of this achievement https://t.co/cgLJslwQxe
— mojojojo (@mojojojo1_011) September 23, 2023
it’s absolutely so heartbreaking to see any Pakistani athlete or coach talk about the incredible hurdles everyone has to overcome on a regular basis because this country is determined to break even the most industrious spirit through sheer callousness and neglect https://t.co/YIjhIXIlLE
— artemis on the hunt (@zohrabahadur) September 23, 2023
our volleyball team and players don’t receive the fame and recognition they deserve Our senior volleyball team is the best in South Asia and they even defeated the silver medalists of the last edition korea by 3-0 And I don’t think many people in Pakistan are aware of this https://t.co/AzITC11ds4
— shameer (@done_kro7) September 23, 2023
Five Pakistani runners broke the record of the Berlin Marathon, finishing the race in less than three hours.
The runners who completed the race are as follows:
Muhammad Sajjad 2 hours, 37 minutes, and 34 seconds
Amin Mukatay 2 hours, 46 minutes
Abdul Rehman 2 hours, 50 minutes
Sadiq Shah 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 16 seconds
Faisal Shafi 2 hours, 58 minutes
Earlier in the year, Sadiq Shah participated in the London Marathon race, where he emerged as the fastest runner in his age group.
Muhammad Sajjad belongs to Bahawalpur. He completed this race in 2 hours, 37 minutes and 34 seconds. He not only earned the title of fastest runner but also secured the spot for World Marathon Major Participant.
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In the women’s race, Pakistani Dr. Rabia Naeem, based in the United States, became the first ever Pakistani female finisher at Marathon Berlin. She completed the race in 3 hours and 54 minutes.
More than 60 Pakistanis participated in Marathon Berlin which included 14 women.
Former test cricketer and fast bowler Muhammad Asif has criticized Pakistan captain Babar Azam along with the rest of the squad selected for the upcoming World Cup.
In a statement given on social media, Mohammad Asif slammed the Pakistani squad selected for the World Cup, attacking many players including captain Babar Azam.
He also abuse National Cricketer Ihsanullah during a live on X.
فیصلہ آپکے ہاتھ میں ہے…
اللہ تعالیٰ ایسے بلیک میلرز اور جواریوں سے بچائے جنہوں نے ملک کی عزت کو بیچا اور اب ہمارے کھلاڑیوں کا مورال ڈاون کررہے اور انکو گالیاں نکال رہے ہیں…
اللہ انکو نیک ہدایت دے آمین ثم آمین
محمد آصف کوئی شک نہیں بہت بڑے باولر تھے لیکن اس طرح اپنے. قومی… pic.twitter.com/ZhIjQF7wVh— Qadir Khawaja (@iamqadirkhawaja) September 23, 2023
Mohammad Asif said that he picked Babar Azam in trials after he had only faced twi balls. “You can ask his father (Azam Siddiqui) that I picked Babar in the ZTBL trials.”
The former fast bowler admitted that Babar is one of the best batsmen in the country but said that he plays too many dot balls and increases pressure on Rizwan. If you give him good balls, he can’t hit, the former pacer opined.
“Almost all the bowlers we have in the squad are average, no one is special”, Muhammad Asif said.
He also said that favoritism goes on in the team. Stating that he and Shoaib Akhtar used to be special bowlers in the team, he expressed the view that there are no special bowlers in the team now. Babar Azam’s father
Azam Siddiqui, reacted to Mohammad Asif’s criticism, writing, “When Babar played the U-16 World Cup, there used to be a club school of cricket next to the DPS Model Town Ground. There was a match with Babar’s club, on the other side, Muhammad Asif was preparing for a comeback. He played this match and Babar used to open. Hoi Babar came out with great patience and told me that Asif Bhai said very badly.”
Babar Azam’s father reply for Muhammad Asif #PCB #PakistanCricket #BabarAzam #Fixer pic.twitter.com/PBA47huKci
— Wasim Sarwar (@MuhammadWa97681) September 25, 2023
Azam Siddiqui further said that Mr. Mansoor Rana helped Babar to play for ZTBL while his trial was going on in the National Academy.
The captain’s father further said that “Babar’s first salary of 16,800 helped Babar to move forward. Your timely testimony will be of great help to us. People are requested not to talk directly about Muhammad Asif with reference to Babar”.
Indian visas for the Pakistan cricket team for World Cup 2023 are likely to be issued today (Monday).
According to sources, the Indian Embassy will get the NOC (No Objection Certificate) from its Ministry of Home Affairs today to issue visas to the Pakistani cricket squad, after which the visas will be issued.
Sources say that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had talked to the ICC about the visas, leading to the governing body instructing the Indian board to issue the NOC soon.
According to the sources, BCCI (Board of Cricket Control in India) asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to issue the NOC soon after which there is a real possibility of progress on the matter today.
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The national cricket squad will leave for Hyderabad Deccan on Wednesday morning. Before the start of the mega event, the national team will play its first warm-up match against New Zealand on September 29.
Former Indian cricket player Gautam Gambhir has high words of praise for one Pakistani player.
In an interview with Star Sports, Gambhir was asked which player he would look out for the host asked Gautam Gambhir which player will perform brilliantly in the World Cup.
The choices included Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, David Warner, Steve Smith and Babar Azam.
Gotam Gambir talking about Babar Azam| Babar can set fire in CWC#ICCRankings #thecurent #pcb #babarazam pic.twitter.com/SI4F3Daszr
— Wasim Sarwar (@MuhammadWa97681) September 23, 2023
Gambhir replied, “Babar Azam, because he has all the qualities required to set fire to this whole World Cup, I have seen very few players who have that much batting time.”
Gautam Gambhir also said that Babar Azam has a “different level of quality.”
It should be noted that the ICC ODI World Cup is going to start in India from October 5.
Indian visas have not been issued to the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the Cricket World Cup.
According to the sources, the visas of the Pakistan squad are delayed and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is worried about the issuance of the visas.
PCB has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) about the issue and asked them to issue visas on time as per the agreement.
Sources say that they were not told about the visas of the Pakistan squad and fans. PCB has been in touch with the Indian High Commission for a week, however visas could not be issued.
Pakistani squad is scheduled to leave for India via Dubai on September 26 and Pakistan’s first warm-up is scheduled on September 29 against New Zealand.
It should be noted that Pakistan’s squad for the Cricket World Cup has been announced, Babar Azam will be the captain and Shadab Khan will be the vice-captain.
Fast bowler Naseem Shah is not part of the national squad due to injury while Hasan Ali has been included in the squad in his place.
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Other players include Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imamul Haq, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Wasim Jr., Hasan Ali, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha and Osama Mir.
Three players have been kept in reserve for the World Cup, including Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed and Zaman Khan.
Fast bowler Hassan Ali has replaced Nasim Shah in Pakistan cricket team after the later sustained a shoulder injury during Asia Cup 2023. Today, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squad for the World Cup 2023.
Some fans are appreciating the selection of the squad but others are criticising it.
Here are some reactions:
Inzamam also confirms Naseem isn’t just out for the World Cup, but “probably” for longer.
As things stand, it’s understood he’ll miss the Australia series, and probably even the PSL.
— Danyal Rasool (@Danny61000) September 22, 2023
With a heavy heart, I’m sharing that I will not be part of this amazing team that will be representing our beloved country. While I’m disappointed, I believe everything is in Allah’s hands. InshahAllah will be on the field very soon.
Thank you to all my fans for the prayers!
— Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) September 22, 2023
Vikrant Gupta who is an Indian news anchor also tweeted:
Contrary to rumours in Pakistani media, Babar and Co have aligned their World Cup 15 with players they had been backing for a long time. Hasan Ali may not be a Naseem Shah but his experience will be critical for them. #PakistanCricket
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) September 22, 2023
Inshallah @RealHa55an will surprise everyone with his performance
Very happy for you bro❤️❤️ https://t.co/8kAumhaPYN— Cocomo (@bint_hauwa) September 22, 2023
Shukar Alhumdulilah! It’s an indescribable feeling to be able to play the World Cup for my country. InshAllah I will give my absolute best for Pakistan. Please remember me and our team in your prayers. Also a big thanks to my fans for always supporting me #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/Kul3zpbXis
— Hassan Ali (@RealHa55an) September 22, 2023
The comeback should always be stronger than the setback onwards and upwards In sha Allah I pray you have a dream tournament Hassan bhai ❤️ https://t.co/leXJeIpyDU pic.twitter.com/ljpSx7z2vY
— Hass (@GokboruWolf) September 22, 2023
I don’t understand on what basis they chose hassan ali who didn’t play ODI since last 1 year. on other hand, a brilliant bowler zaman khan is for reserve. #tip #Amir #WorldCupSquad
— Hafsa M (@M10Hafsa) September 22, 2023
On Which Basis Hasan Ali Is Selected On Dosti Basis?
Where Is Amir?
Bring Muhammad Amir Back #Amir #squad #BabarAzam #WorldCupSquad #ShaheenAfridi #Hafeez #NaseemShah #ZakaAshraf #PCB #ImadWasim #Imad #PakistanCricket #Amir #HasanAli #MuhammadAmir pic.twitter.com/IPThm4qirp— Muhammad Amir Army (@AneesGujjar2121) September 22, 2023
Welcome back without any porfomence � #WorldCup2023 #WorldCupSquad pic.twitter.com/LCxBqRKg4e
— Shayan Saleem (@imshayansaleem) September 22, 2023
The selection committee of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has announced the 18-member national squad for World Cup 2023 during a press conference.
Inzamam-ul-Haq said that Babar Azam will remain captain and Shadab Khan will be vice-captain.Fast bowler Naseem Shah is not part of the national squad due to injury.
Players included in the national squad for the World Cup:
Babar Azam (Captain), Shadab Khan (Vice Captain), Abdullah Shafiq, Pride of time, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Osama Mir.
Our squad for the ICC World Cup 2023 #WeHaveWeWill | #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/pJjOOncm56
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 22, 2023
Pakistan unveil squad for the World Cup campaign
More details ➡️ https://t.co/hanhk17ACZ#WeHaveWeWill | #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/HY9cWDGnQn
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 22, 2023
Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed and Zaman Khan have been kept in the reserve players.
It should be noted that the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is starting in India from October 5, for which teams have started arriving in India.
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Pakistan’s first World Cup match is against Netherlands on October 6, before which the national team will play warp matches.