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  • Will Babar Azam remain captain of national cricket team? PCB confirms

    Will Babar Azam remain captain of national cricket team? PCB confirms

    The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) connection camp, held in Lahore, has come to an end. It included sessions discussing the future of cricket captains.

    According to Geo News, PCB messed up players to support their captains and play unitedly, and it was said that whoever the captain is, whatever the format, all the players should help. Success will be possible only if all the players play as a team.

    The players were told that all players could play all three formats long and had to build unity.

    There was also an indication that the captains in the connection camp had not been changed. PCB sent a message to the players that no player should be afraid of being dropped and removed from the captaincy. Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi also emphasized ensuring unity.

    PCB will form a two-member committee, which will not be related to the management; the players will tell the committee about their problems.

    The players in the camp expressed concerns about the international and domestic cricket departments.

    The players also had a separate meeting with the coaches in the camp and discussed with the coaches the clear policy of workload management and selection.

  • India took 92 years to achieve this milestone in Test cricket

    India took 92 years to achieve this milestone in Test cricket

    The Indian cricket team has finally achieved a milestone 92 years in the making while defeating Bangladesh by 280 runs in Chennai on Sunday.

    After defeating Bangladesh, the Indian team’s Test wins have exceeded the number of defeats.

    For the first time in 92 years, India has won more matches than it has lost in Test cricket. The Indian team has 179 victories in Test matches, and has been defeated in 178 Test matches.

    India played its first Test in 1932 under the leadership of CK Naidu, but lost by 158 runs.

    Since that match, India has never been able to increase the number of matches it has won more than the number of matches lost, but now, after 92 years, it has been done.

    This record is currently held by only five teams who have more wins than losses. Apart from India, Australia, England, South Africa, and Pakistan have achieved this honour.

    Pakistan achieved this milestone in the first three years of Test Cricket.

  • Why didn’t the cricket team believe that Katrina Kaif and Shoaib Akhtar were good friends? Wahab Riaz nay bata dia

    Why didn’t the cricket team believe that Katrina Kaif and Shoaib Akhtar were good friends? Wahab Riaz nay bata dia

    Former cricketer and chief selector Wahab Riaz recalls how Shoaib Akhtar responded to the disbelief of some team players regarding his friendship with Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif.

    Recently, Wahab Riaz appeared as a guest on Tabish Hashmi’s program Hansana Mana Hai where he criticized the poor performance of the national team.

    In the same program, Wahab also shared some funny moments from the dressing room. While telling a story from the past, he said, “Once we were on a tour of New Zealand, and all of us players were eating in Shoaib Akhtar’s room. Bollywood star Katrina Kaif’s famous song Sheila Ka Jawani was playing on TV. Shoaib looked at the screen and said that he knew Katrina and that he was also friends with Katrina.”

    Wahab smilingly continued, “Muhammad Hafeez was surprised to hear about Shoaib Akhtar and Katrina Kaif’s friendship, but he could not believe it. When no one believed what Shoaib said, he threw everyone out of the room, saying, ‘You people consider me a liar.’ He got angry, and the players had to go to a restaurant to eat.”

    Shoaib Akhtar represented Kolkata Knight Riders in the first season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, where he forged friendships with Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan and superstar Salman Khan.

  • India defeats Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test

    India defeats Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test

    India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test match, played at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

    Chasing 515 runs by India, the Bangladeshi team was bowled out for 234 runs.

    Najam-ul-Hasan Shanto stood out for Bangladesh with 82 runs.

    In the second innings, on behalf of India, Ashwin took six wickets while Jadeja took three.

    In the first innings of the first Test match, the Indian team was bowled out for 376 runs, while the visiting team could only score 149 runs.

    In the second innings, India declared the innings by scoring 287 runs and gave Bangladesh a target of 515 runs to win.

    In the series of 2 Test matches, India has got a 10-0 lead.

  • FIFA announces first-ever Intercontinental Cup

    FIFA announces first-ever Intercontinental Cup

    The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the launch of the first-ever Intercontinental Cup starting from September 22.

    The event will feature five teams, with the final scheduled to be played on December 18 in Doha.

    The first match of the event will take place between Al Ain (Winners of the 2023–24 AFC Champions League) and Auckland City (Winners of the 2024 OFC Champions League) on September 22.

    The winner of this match will face Al Alhy (Winners of the 2023–24 CAF Champions League) on October 29. On December 11, the CONMEBOL champion (Winners of the 2024 Copa Libertadores) will face Pachuca (Winners of the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup).

    The winner of the match number two and three will head to head in playoffs on December 14 in Doha, while the winner of this match will face Real Madrid on December 18.

    The event name is derived from the previous Intercontinental Cup, which was last played in 2004 between teams from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and CONMEBOL.

  • PCB is in search of high-performance coach for red ball cricket

    PCB is in search of high-performance coach for red ball cricket

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued an advertisement seeking a high-performance coach for the red ball cricket team.

    According to Geo, the High Performance Coach will assist the Head Coach in game planning and will also work closely with the Head Coach in pre- and post-tournament preparations to enhance performance.

    As per PCB, five years of experience and minimum level 2 coaches are eligible to apply. Aspirants can submit applications till October 7.
    During the recent series against Bangladesh, Tim Nelson took over as high-performance coach, brought in by Red Ball coach Jason Gillespie from South Australia.

    Tim will probably be the Red Ball high-performance coach, while the advertisement is a necessary step in making regular appointments.

  • ACC releases schedule for Emerging Asia Cup 2024

    ACC releases schedule for Emerging Asia Cup 2024

    The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the schedule for the Men’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024.

    The Emerging Asia Cup between teams of Asian countries will start on October 18 in Oman, with eight teams participating in the event.

    The Asian event features Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, host Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    The Asian Cricket Council has divided the Emerging Asia Cup teams into two groups; in Group A, Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong teams have been placed.

    Group B consists of teams including Pakistan, India, UAE and Oman; the group match between Pakistan and India is scheduled for October 19.

    In the event, the Pakistan A team will play matches against Oman on October 21 and UAE on October 23.

    The semi-finals of the ACC Emerging Asia Cup will be held on October 25, while the final will be played on October 27.

    Pakistan is the defending champion of the emerging Asia Cup.

  • Afghanistan wins ODI series against South Africa for the first time

    Afghanistan wins ODI series against South Africa for the first time

    Afghanistan outclassed South Africa in the second One Day International (ODI) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, winning the three-match series with a lead of 2-0.

    Rehmanullah Gurbaz played a brilliant innings of 105 runs, which included 10 fours and three sixes. It was the 22-year-old’s seventh ODI century, making him the first Afghan player to reach the milestone. Thanks to Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s brilliant century and Azmatullah Omarzai’s aggressive 86 runs, Afghanistan scored 311 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.

    2 days after winning the first match of the series by 6 wickets, the Afghan team bowled out the Proteas to 134 runs, in which Rashid Khan took five wickets for 19 runs and broke the back of the Proteas’ batting line. Rashid Khan was supported by fellow spinner Nangialai Kharoti, who took 4 wickets for 26 runs.

    Gurbaz and Riyaz Hasan scored 88 runs in the first wicket partnership; after Riyaz Hasan was dismissed, Rahmat Shah formed a partnership of 101 runs with Garbaz, Azmatullah Umarzai unbeaten 86 runs off 50 balls. Played an innings which included 6 sixes.

    The visiting African team scored 103 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, including captain Temba Bavuma’s 38 off 47 balls, but South Africa lost their last seven wickets for just 31 runs.

    Despite suffering a hamstring injury while batting, Rashid Khan took five wickets for 19 runs in 9 overs, while left-arm spinner Nangelia Kharote took four wickets for 26 runs.

  • South Africa defeats Pakistan in three-match Women’s T20 Series

    South Africa defeats Pakistan in three-match Women’s T20 Series

    South Africa has defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Women’s T20 World Cup match, winning the three-match series two to one.

    In the match played in Multan, Pakistan Women scored 153 runs for five wickets while playing first; Sidra Amin scored 37, Muniba Ali 33, and Fatima Sana scored 27 runs.

    In response, the South African women’s team achieved the target of 154 runs for two wickets in the 19th over. On behalf of South Africa, captain Woolwardt scored 45 runs, Anike scored 46 runs, and Aniri Dirksen scored 44 runs.

    The women’s teams of Pakistan and South Africa will reach Lahore today by a special plane, after which the South African women’s cricket team will leave for Dubai tomorrow.

    Pakistan Women’s team will leave for Dubai on Monday for the ICCT Twenty World Cup.

  • ICC delegation pleased with Champions Trophy arrangements in Pakistan

    ICC delegation pleased with Champions Trophy arrangements in Pakistan

    A delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed satisfaction with the arrangements for the Champions Trophy scheduled to be played next year in Pakistan after visiting the country.

    The five-member ICC delegation has expressed complete satisfaction with the arrangements for the Champions Trophy scheduled next year after visiting Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi stadiums.

    Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi met the ICC delegation (including Senior Manager of Events Sarah Edgar, Security Manager David Musker, and other representatives) to discuss preparations for the mega event. The delegation visited the three stadiums.

    On this occasion, Chairman PCB assured the ICC delegation that upgrade work will be completed before the mega event and fool-proof security arrangements would be made for all the teams.

    He said, “Organizing the ICC Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan is an honour. As big as this tournament is, we are finalizing the arrangements accordingly. Players of all teams will enjoy cricket in a peaceful and safe environment. With the upgrade, the stadiums will have international standard facilities, and the fans will enjoy the cricket matches even more than before.”

    The Champions Trophy is scheduled in February of next year in Pakistan. This will be a 50-overs format with eight teams participating. All the teams have confirmed their participation except India.

    According to Indian media, the team will visit if their government allows them to travel.