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Wasim Khan urges everyone to respect Amir's retirement decision
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Wasim Khan urges everyone to respect Amir's retirement decision

  • The left-arm pacer made his decision public late last year that he will not be available for selection in the national team under the current management of head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis.
  • “At the moment Amir has made his decision and we have to respect it. If he hadn’t retired then it would be a different scenario, but at the moment I respect his decision,” he said.
Updated 29 Mar, 2021 09:07pm
Asif Ali replaces Saud Shakeel in ODI squad
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Asif Ali replaces Saud Shakeel in ODI squad

  • The selection committee, in consultation with the team management, has replaced Saud with Asif Ali, who is already part of the T20I squad for the series in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
  • As Saud is also part of the two-Test squad against Zimbabwe, he will now stay back at the National High Performance Centre to complete his rehabilitation.
Updated 25 Mar, 2021 07:54pm
Pakistan stars recall the 1992 World Cup glory
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Pakistan stars recall the 1992 World Cup glory

  • Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Nida Dar, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Younis Khan reflect on the impact of Melbourne win on their careers .
  • World Cup winners Aamer Sohail, Aqib Javed and Mushtaq Ahmed share the champions mind-set with current members of the national teams.
Published 25 Mar, 2021 04:19pm
There is no major issue regarding my fitness: Sharjeel Khan
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There is no major issue regarding my fitness: Sharjeel Khan

  • The left-hander was called up into the squad for the first time after serving after a lengthy ban for spot-fixing.
  • "I'm running 15 km per day. There is no added pressure of fitness on me. Apart from fitness, I am also working on improving my skills," says Sharjeel.
Updated 23 Mar, 2021 04:28pm
South Africa tour: Hasan Ali to enter bio-secure bubble on March 23
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South Africa tour: Hasan Ali to enter bio-secure bubble on March 23

  • If the results of both the tests are negative, then he will be allowed to integrate with the side and cleared to travel to Johannesburg on 26 March.
  • All the remaining 34 members of the side, presently attending a training camp in Lahore, cleared their third Covid-19 tests conducted on 21 March.
Published 22 Mar, 2021 02:12pm
Seven additional players to join national camp
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Seven additional players to join national camp

  • These players – Amad Butt, Faisal Akram, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Imran, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani and Zahid Mahmood – have been invited so that the coaching staff continues to work on their development.
  • The men’s national selection committee has also invited Azam Khan and Sohaib Maqsood at the National High Performance Centre in Lahore.
Updated 18 Mar, 2021 06:21pm
Sharjeel returns as Pakistan name squads for South Africa, Zimbabwe tours
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Sharjeel returns as Pakistan name squads for South Africa, Zimbabwe tours

  • 18-player T20I and ODI squads named, 20-player Test side confirmed; 14 players feature in both T20I and ODI sides, eight players earn selectors’ nod across all formats.
  • Mohammad Hafeez and Shadab Khan return after missing South Africa series, Sharjeel Khan recalled to T20I side; Yasir Shah not available for Zimbabwe Tests due to left knee injury.
Updated 12 Mar, 2021 05:24pm
PCB targets June window for remaining HBL PSL 6 matches
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PCB targets June window for remaining HBL PSL 6 matches

  • June emerged as the most preferred and practical window due to Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s international commitments in March/April and late August/September.
  • The remaining 20 matches in June are now being planned following the men’s national cricket team’s return from Zimbabwe on 13 May and before their departure for England on 26 June.
Published 11 Mar, 2021 04:30pm
COVID-19: HBL PSL 6 postponed
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COVID-19: HBL PSL 6 postponed

  • The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which had started on 20 February.
  • The PCB, as an immediate step, will focus on the safe and secure passage of all participants, and arrange repeat PCR tests, vaccines and isolation facilities to the six participating sides.
Updated 04 Mar, 2021 01:23pm
Cricket gets forgotten in IPL, PSL more focused on the game: Steyn
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Cricket gets forgotten in IPL, PSL more focused on the game: Steyn

  • “When you come to like a PSL or the Sri Lankan Premier League (SPL), for that matter, there is an importance on the cricket," says the Right-arm pacer.
  • “I have only been here for a couple of days and I have had people in and out of my room, just wanting to know about where I have played and how I went about it. Whereas, when I go to something like the IPL that gets forgotten and the main topic is how much money did you go for in this IPL?” says Quetta Gladiator fast-bowler.
Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:30pm
Criticism drives me to work harder: Iftikhar Ahmed
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Criticism drives me to work harder: Iftikhar Ahmed

  • “I have played before for Islamabad [United] and won a title with them in Karachi. The support staff and the team management is very helpful. It was my wish to play for Islamabad United again. I hope that Islamabad [United] will lift the trophy again.”
  • “My role as a middle-order batsman is to take the game deep and finish it. So, I try to build the innings by scoring run-a-ball early on and then increase my scoring rate.”
Updated 01 Mar, 2021 05:35pm
Dunk gives Pakistan security vote of confidence for Australia tour
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Dunk gives Pakistan security vote of confidence for Australia tour

  • Australia are scheduled to tour Pakistan for two Tests, three ODIs and as many T20Is in what will be their first tour to Pakistan since 1998.
  • “The security around the hotel, to and for the games is simply amazing. I think it would be awesome for the people of Pakistan to have the Australian team touring here.”
Updated 26 Feb, 2021 02:41pm
Opportunity for future stars to announce their arrivals
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Opportunity for future stars to announce their arrivals

  • That same stage propelled Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Umar Khan, Arshad Iqbal and Rohail Nazir to name a few.
  • The HBL Pakistan Super League 6 will also see all six teams giving two emerging players each the launch pad to fire on. Here is a brief introduction of all the emerging players.
Updated 19 Feb, 2021 05:06pm
Aaj Entertainment broadcasts first-ever cricket match live from Gwadar
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Aaj Entertainment broadcasts first-ever cricket match live from Gwadar

  • This exhibition match has been organized by singer-song writer, actor and anchor Fakhr-e-Alam on 19th Feb in the lush green stadium of Gwadar amidst the mountains of Balochistan.
  • The first-ever cricket match was played in the Gwadar Cricket stadium on the 19th of February, and was broadcasted live on Aaj Entertainment.
Updated 20 Feb, 2021 12:27pm
Six players to watch-out for in HBL PSL 2021
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Six players to watch-out for in HBL PSL 2021

  • The tournament is all set to commence from February 20 in Karachi.
  • Defending Champions Karachi Kings will face Quetta Gladiators in the opening fixture at the National Stadium.
Updated 18 Feb, 2021 03:46pm
Multan Sultans hoping to reset under Rizwan
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Multan Sultans hoping to reset under Rizwan

  • The 2021 edition will see Multan making a fresh start under a new captain, current star of Pakistan cricket, wicketkeeper/batsman Mohammed Rizwan.
  • Pakistan Super League is all set to start from February 20.
Updated 17 Feb, 2021 04:31pm
Islamabad United keen to make a fresh start in 2021
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Islamabad United keen to make a fresh start in 2021

  • United are the only side the of the PSL, who have won the tournament twice.
    • Hasan’s inclusion has meant Islamabad now has United the group of friends who are thick, namely captain Shadab Khan, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and Hasan. Hasan and Faheem are currently in the form of their lives, and the leader in Shadab will, therefore, love to regain his touch and play a huge part in the fresh start.
Published 16 Feb, 2021 02:12pm