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  • Bismah Maroof to take her 10-month-old daughter to the Commonwealth Games

    Pakistan Women’s cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has been allowed by the Commonwealth Games (CWG) to take her daughter with her to the tournament.

    Earlier, the Commonwealth Games village said they will not accommodate Bismah’s infant daughter. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked the CWG Federation for two extra accreditations to accommodate Maroof’s mother and daughter in the village.

    “I want to thank the Commonwealth Games for accepting our request to accommodate our captain Bismah Maroof’s family at the Games village, which will allow her to focus on the task at hand without any worries about her young infant daughter,” PCB’s head of women’s cricket Tania Mallick said in a statement.

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    Pakistan squad: Bismah Maroof (c), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza (wk), Iram Javed, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan.

    The Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held in Birmingham, England, from July 28 to August 8, 2022.

    Pakistan’s Schedule for Commonwealth Games:

    July 29 – v Barbados

    July 31 – v India

    August 03 – v Australia 

  • Pak vs WI ODI: Series moves from Pindi to Multan due to political situation

    Pak vs WI ODI: Series moves from Pindi to Multan due to political situation

    The three-match Pakistan-West Indies One Day International (ODI) series has been moved from Rawalpindi to Multan due to the political situation in Islamabad.

    The first ODI between Pakistan and West Indies will take place on June 8. The West Indies team is likely to arrive in Multan next week on June 5.

    Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had sought guidelines from the federal government to decide on the future of the West Indies series, which was set to start in Rawalpindi.

    It is pertinent to mention here that the ODI series is part of the World Cup 2023 qualifying round.

    Former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan warned Pakistan’s government to set new elections in the next six days or he will again march on the capital along with millions of people.

  • ‘My mother always told me never ever sell your country,’ says Shoaib Akhtar

    ‘My mother always told me never ever sell your country,’ says Shoaib Akhtar

    The former Pakistani pacer, Shoaib Akhtar in an interview stated that his mother constantly counseled him to protect Pakistan’s pride.

    Akhtar also revealed that 12 of his fellow players had been engaged in match-fixing but he said nothing.

    “I can’t stand lying, so I’ve never fixed or even considered fixing a game,” he explained. “Match-fixing was a problem for 12 of my former teammates. I was aware, but I said nothing. ‘Never ever sell your nation,’ my mum used to say “cricketer-turned-YouTuber expressed his sentiments.

    Conversely, Akhtar, who is known for his strong words and anger, claimed that he have hit the umpires and batters with the bat at least 30-40 times.

    Shoaib Akhtar reflected on his background and said he had seen a lot of unfairness. He mentioned the 1999 World Cup, when Steve Waugh was plumb out but the umpire denied the appeal, provoking him to kick his leg and even scream at him.

  • PCB finalises schedule for PSL8 without consulting franchises

    PCB finalises schedule for PSL8 without consulting franchises

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalised the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) schedule without consulting the franchises, states Geo News’ sources.

    “There was no discussion between franchises and the PSL management regarding the schedule but despite that, it was finalised,” the franchises were quoted as saying by the sources.

    PSL8 will be held between February 15 and March 31, 2023. The venue has also been finalised as the tournament will take place in four cities of Pakistan — Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.

    Before the start of the league, international cricket teams — New Zealand and West Indies will visit Pakistan in January 2023.

    It is pertinent to mention that some media reports suggest that the new federal government decided to remove the current Chairman of PCB Ramiz Raja from his position.

  • ICC appoint Ex-PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan as General Manager Cricket

    ICC appoint Ex-PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan as General Manager Cricket

    Former Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Executive Wasim Khan has been appointed as the ICC General Manager – Cricket. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the announcement on Friday.

    He will take over from Allardice who spent eight years in the role before being appointed as the ICC CEO. “I am honoured to be joining the ICC, I can’t await to get started and work in partnership with our Members to strengthen and grow our sport,” Khan said in an ICC statement.

    Khan began a three-year term with the PCB on February 1, 2019, but resigned as the board’s chief executive in September last year, four months prior to the end of his contract.

  • Govt to remove PCB chairman Ramiz Raja after seven months

    Govt to remove PCB chairman Ramiz Raja after seven months

    The new government has reportedly decided to remove Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja from his position.

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif himself will recommend two names for the governing board soon, states Geo News’ sources.

    Previously, it was reported that the PCB chairman had directed the directors and the staff to focus on work. Raja said, “I have been told to continue working, so now the uncertainty should end.”

    It is pertinent to mention that there were media reports that suggested that Raja is likely to quit following the defeat of former PM Imran Khan in a no-confidence motion and former PCB chairperson Najam Sethi is expected to hold the position again as the next PCB chairman.

    Former Captain Ramiz Raja was elected unanimously as the 36th PCB chairman for a three-year term in September 2021.

    




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    Who will be next PCB chairperson after Ramiz Raja resigns?
    
			
    Who will be next PCB chairperson after Ramiz Raja resigns?
    
			
    

    The incumbent Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairperson Ramiz Raja is likely to quit from the position following the defeat of Former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a no-confidence motion on Sunday, reports SAMAA.
    




     Former Captain Ramiz Raja was elected unanimously as the 36th PCB chairman for a three-year term in September 2021. 
    




    According to a report by Cricket Pakistan,  Ramiz Raja is currently in Dubai for the International Cricket Council (ICC) board meeting. During the meeting, he shared his proposal for a four-nation T20 series ( Pakistan, India, Australia, England) which is rejected because it could not fit in the next media cycles due to the packed Future Tour Program (FTP). 
    




    However, Ramiz Raja expressed his satisfaction with how the meeting underwent through his Twitter account.
    




    


    




    




     News reports claim that Ramiz is expected to quit his office and former PCB chairperson Najam Sethi is expected to become the next head of PCB. 
    




    Najam Sethi served in 2013 as head of PCB. However, he faced a legal battle with Chaudhry Muhammad Zaka Ashraf, another former chairperson of PCB. He later took up the position again in 2014 but Shahryar Khan replaced him and Sethi was given the charge of the executive committee. 
    




    In 2017, he was appointed again as PCB chairperson but after one year he soon gave up his position in 2018.
    




    Najam Sethi was the person who launched the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2016 and was the president of PSL at that time.
    




     
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    PCB withdraws COVID-19 rules for upcoming West Indies series
    
			
    PCB withdraws COVID-19 rules for upcoming West Indies series
    
			
    

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to implement COVID-19 restrictions for future matches, which include having a bio-secure bubble, after a successful Covid-19-regulation-free experiment at a domestic competition.
    




    According to a PCB official, the board will follow this policy during the series against the West Indies. According to the PCB, the Cricket West Indies (CWI) will be handed a proposal to play the series without taking COVID-19 precautions.
    




    Cricket will be played in a regular environment with players and coaching staff able to engage with one another. COVID-19 testing, on the other hand, will only be performed if a player or staff member show symptoms of Covid-19.
    




    If someone tests positive for Covid-19, that person will be quarantined for five days. All international series and domestic events in Pakistan will follow the same policy.
    




    The West Indies series schedule is as follows. 
    




    Series schedule:
    




    • 8 June – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
    • 10 June – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
    • 12 June – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi
    




    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Australian players appreciate Pakistan’s ‘brilliant hospitality’
    
			
    Australian players appreciate Pakistan’s ‘brilliant hospitality’
    
			
    

    Australian players have appreciated the hospitality of Pakistan during their recent visit.
    




    Pat Cummins took to Twitter to praise Pakistanis for their hospitality. “Special, special series. Immensely satisfied for this group to win the series in the last session of 15 tough days of Test Cricket. Huge thanks to PCB and all over here in Pakistan for the brilliant hospitality,” he wrote on Twitter.
    




    “Huge thanks to PCB and all over here in Pakistan for the brilliant hospitality.”
    




    


    




    Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne also expressed his satisfaction over winning the series.
    




    “A great, hard-fought series that went down to the last session. So happy to get the win!! Thanks to @babarazam258 and @TheRealPCB for a great series,” he wrote on his official Twitter handle.
    




    


    




    Aussies are visiting Pakistan for the first time in 24 years. Australia won the Third test to claim historic series win against Pakistan.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Cricket fans can now buy Pak-Aus match tickets online, priced between Rs. 500 – 4,000
    
			
    

    Ticket prices for the much anticipated one day matches between Pakistan, Australia have been revealed. The three-match one-day international and a T20I will be played at Gaddafi Stadium from 29 March to 5 April.
    




    Tickets for the three-match one-day international and T20I are now available for sale. Tickets are also available online at https://pcb.bookme.pk and as well as from the nearest M&P Courier outlets.
    




    Tickets for ODIs range from PKR 500 to PKR 3,000, while tickets for one-off T20Is have been priced from PKR 500 to PKR 4,000.
    




    These prices are in line with PCB’s commitment to make tickets affordable for Pakistan cricket fans.
    




    Payments can be made using Easypaisa/ Jazzcash/ creditcard/ Nift options, while https://pcb.bookme.pk/ helpline number is 03137786888. 
    




    At the time of entering the Gaddafi Stadium on match days, fans will have to show their Covid-19 immunisation certificates and valid CNICs.
    




    Ticket prices for 29 March, 31 March and 2 April ODIs
    




    Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis Enclosures – PKR3,000
    




    Fazal Mahmood, Imran Khan Enclosures – PKR2,000
    




    Rajas and Saeed Anwar Enclosures – PKR1,500
    




    Abdul Qadir, AH Kardar, Javed Miandad and Sarfraz Nawaz Enclosures – PKR1,000
    




    Hanif Mohammad, Imtiaz Ahmed, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Majid Khan, Nazars, Quaid, Saeed Ahmad, Zaheer Abbas Enclosures – PKR500
    




    Ticket prices for 5 April T20I
    




    Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis Enclosures – PKR4,000
    




    Fazal Mahmood, Imran Khan Enclosures – PKR3,000
    




    Rajas and Saeed Anwar Enclosures – PKR2,500
    




    Abdul Qadir, AH Kardar, Javed Miandad and Sarfraz Nawaz Enclosures – PKR1,000
    




    Hanif Mohammad, Imtiaz Ahmed, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Majid Khan, Nazars, Quaid, Saeed Ahmad, Zaheer Abbas Enclosures – PKR500