Tag: PAK-Aus

  • Praise for Imam-ul-Haq after he sets record in Pak-Aus Test match

    Praise for Imam-ul-Haq after he sets record in Pak-Aus Test match

    Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar praised left-handed batsman Imam-ul-Haq for scoring centuries in both innings and Shafique for his maiden Test century against Australia in Rawalpindi.

    Imam scored 111 runs while Shafique scored 136 runs.  

    After five days on the cricket field, the first Test match ended in a draw.

    Meanwhile, Twitter was all praise for Imam-ul-Haq.

  • ‘As dry as local hotels,’ remarks Australian’s chief cricket writer on Rawalpindi pitch

    ‘As dry as local hotels,’ remarks Australian’s chief cricket writer on Rawalpindi pitch

    The Australian’s chief cricket writer, Peter Lalor, remarked on Tuesday that a 22 yard patch of the Rawalpindi pitch is “as dry as the local hotels”. He shared a picture of the pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where the first match of the Test series between Pakistan and Australia will be played on March 4.

    Historic series

    Team Australia arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for their first tour since 1998. They are scheduled to play three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I.

    Tickets

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the availability of Pakistan-Australia Test series tickets online. The matches will be played in several cities of Pakistan— Rawalpindi (March 4-8), Karachi (March 10-12) and Lahore (March 21-25 ). According to the board, the ticket price for the general enclosure has been fixed at Rs 100, a first-class ticket at Rs 200, a premium ticket at Rs 350 and VIP Enclosure ticket at Rs 500.

    NCOC allows 100 per cent crowd capacity for Australia series

    The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said on Tuesday that 100 per cent crowd capacity is allowed for the upcoming Australia series.

    “The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is allowed to conduct Pakistan vs Australia cricket matches scheduled from March 4 to April 5, 2022 at 100% of the stadium capacity,” said the NCOC.