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  • Real story behind Imad Wasim’s retirement reversal

    Real story behind Imad Wasim’s retirement reversal

    The real story behind all-rounder Imad Wasim’s retirement reversal has came out. On Saturday he announced his decision to withdraw retirement, making himself available for the Pakistan T20 team till the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2024.

    Imad Wasim will return to the national squad with the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Imad had held talks with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Salman Naseer and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz yesterday where he had laid down his conditions for reconsidering the retirement.

    Imad made his return to the squad contingent on the assurance of being included in the squad till the next World Cup and the challenges faced in obtaining NOC (No Objection Certificate) to participate in franchise leagues. Wahab Riaz gave necessary assurance in this regard. Imad’s retirement from international cricket was prompted by concerns.

    He apprised Salman Naseer of the need to honor various treaty obligations apart from international commitments, thus requesting the board to facilitate his participation in leagues and for national responsibility whenever required.

    Furthermore, Imad expressed disinterest in getting a central contract and emphasized his main focus on serving Pakistan’s interests and trying to win the World Cup for the team.

    He indicated his willingness to play without a formal contract, demonstrating his commitment to the national cause. Imad’s stance on contract matters has been acknowledged by board officials as the final decision on his contract status is pending consultation with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

  • Video of emotional fan falling at Virat Kohli’s feet goes viral

    Video of emotional fan falling at Virat Kohli’s feet goes viral

    A video shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings yesterday has gone viral. An emotional fan of Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli can be seen entering the ground and falling at his idol’s feet.

    The fan managed to catch up to Kohli while the cricketer was batting on the pit, fell at his feet and touched them before hugging Virat.

    The incident stunned fans in the stadium, while security personnel followed the man and removed him from the venue.

    Fans inside the stadium applauded the fan despite the breach in security protocols.

    However social media fans have criticized the fan, keeping in mind the safety of the players and demanded strict action.

    This is not the first such an incident happened with Indian players, Kohli has faced several such incidents in the past as well.

  • Champions Trophy 2025: ICC delegation reaches Pakistan to review arrangements

    Champions Trophy 2025: ICC delegation reaches Pakistan to review arrangements

    A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) has reached Pakistan to review arrangements for the Champions Trophy scheduled to be played in Pakistan in February next year.

    According to ARY News, the ICC Event Operations team arriving in Pakistan includes Senior Manager Sarah Edgar and Manager Aoun Zaidi.

    The delegation will inspect various parts of the National Stadium in Karachi while the management of the stadium will brief the delegation on relevant arrangements. The ICC delegation is also likely to meet representatives of law enforcement agencies.

    The delegation will also visit Lahore and Rawalpindi stadiums while ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley will join them in Rawalpindi.

  • 29 players to take part in T20 camp including Imad, Amir

    29 players to take part in T20 camp including Imad, Amir

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the names of 29 players including Imad Wasim and Muhammad Amir for the T20 physical camp starting from March 26 in Kakul.

    Players will report today to participate in the fitness camp in Kakul, Abbottabad from Tuesday, organised in collaboration with Pakistan Army. Players will be trained as per a specific strategy for upcoming series and tournaments, including the home T20 series against New Zealand, Ireland and England, and ICC T20 World Cup to be held in USA and West Indies.

    Under the guidance of experienced trainers and coaches, players will undergo a comprehensive program designed to enhance their fitness level, agility, leadership and strategic thinking and overall performance on the field.

    The camp will start from March 26 and end on April 8. The main focus of the camp will be team preparation and aims to enhance the physical and mental strength of the players and ensure that they are in the best shape to face the challenges ahead.

    Players include Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah, Saud Shakeel, Usman Khan, Muhammad Haris, Salman Ali Agha, Azam Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed.

    Besides Irfan Khan Niazi, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Osama Mir, Muhammad Nawaz, Mehran Mumtaz, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Muhammad Ali, Zaman Khan, Wasim Jr., Aamir Jamal, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir will also be a part of the fitness camp.

  • Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner scores fastest football goal

    Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner scores fastest football goal

    In an international friendly football match on Sunday, Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner set a new world record by scoring the fastest goal.

    During a match between Austria and Slovakia in Bratislava, Christoph Baumgartner set a world record by scoring a goal in just six seconds. Austria won the match by 2-0.

    Earlier this record was held by Germany’s Lukas Podolski’s against Ecuador in seven seconds in 2013.

  • Muhammad Amir takes his retirement back

    Muhammad Amir takes his retirement back

    Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Muhammad Amir has announced to take his retirement back from international cricket.

    In his special message on X, Muhammad Aamir said, “I still dream to play for Pakistan! life brings us to the points where at times we have to reconsider our decisions, There has been few positive discussions between myself and the PCB where they respectfully made me feel that I was needed and can still play for Pakistan after discussing with family and we’ll wishers I declare that I am available to be considered for upcoming t20WC.”

    “I want do this for my country as it comes before my personal decisions. Donning the green jersey and serving my country has always been, and will continue to be, my greatest aspirations.”

    The fast bowler Muhammad Amir had bid farewell to international cricket on 17 December 2020.

  • Pakistan Cricket Board has restored Haris Rauf’s central contract

    Pakistan Cricket Board has restored Haris Rauf’s central contract

    The Pakistan Cricket Board has restored the central contract of national fast bowler Haris Rauf after his written apology.

    During a press conference in Lahore on Sunday, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi said, “Haris Rauf’s central contract has been restored, Haris Rauf’s injury will be treated by insurance, Haris Rauf is our responsibility, we are concerned about him, cricket board’s money will be spent on players, no exemption for anyone, regarding NOC, I will not take anyone’s recommendation.”

    He said, “Work is being done on the captain, they will take a decision after consultation, now the selection committee has come and they are consulting on it, the captain is in consultation with the coaches and the selection committee.”

    PCB had terminated the central contract of Haris Rauf on February 17 due to his refusal for Australia tour.

  • Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi announced selection committee of 7 members including captain

    Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi announced selection committee of 7 members including captain

    Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced selection committee consists of 7 members including captain.

    Mohsin Naqvi held a press conference in Lahore today in which he said, “The selection committee has been reorganized, the selection committee will now consist of 7 people, the new thing is that now there will be no chairman in the selection committee.”

    “The selection committee will include Muhammad Yusuf, Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq, Asad Shafiq, head coach, captain and an analyst. The seven members will take a decision with consultation, the committee will finalize every decision, all the seven members will have equal authority.”

    Talking about coaches he said, “Thework is being done on the coaches, we will tell you whenever the final will be done, the matter of the coaches will also be finalized in 4-5 days, God willing, there will be a combination of national and international coaches. Everyone is of the same opinion that the team should be strong for the World Cup, there was a talk about the coach that a name came up and when it went on the media, he ran away.”

    According to Chairman PCB, the central contract of Haris Rauf has been restored, work is being done on the captain, they will take a decision after consultation, now the selection committee has come and they are consulting on it, the captain is in consultation with the coaches and the selection committee.

  • Imad Wasim takes his retirement back

    Imad Wasim takes his retirement back

    National cricketer Imad Wasim has announced on ‘X’ (Formerly Twitter) to take his retirement back Today.

    Imad Wasim wrote , “I am happy to announce that pursuant to meeting PCB officials, I have reconsidered my retirement and am delighted to declare my availability for Pakistan cricket in T20i format leading up to ICC T20i World Cup 2024.”

    “I would like to thank the PCB for reposing trust in me and I would give my very best to bring laurels to my country. Pakistan comes first!”

    Imad quit his international career in November last year.