Lauderhill, Florida, Aug 29 (Ians) The US Masters T10 League came to a thrilling end as the Ben Dunk-led Texas Chargers defeated Misbah-ul-Haq-led New York Warriors via Super Over in the Final at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, here.
The tournament, which was played between Atlanta Fire, California Knights, Morrisville Unity, New Jersey Triton’s, New York Warriors and Texas Chargers, provided blockbuster entertainment from the 18th to 27th August 2023. Aaron Finch, who played for the California Knights, emerged as the highest run-getter of the tournament with 236 runs, meanwhile, fast bowler Sohail Khan picked up the most wickets (15) in the competition.
Robin Uthappa, who played for the Atlanta Riders, expressed that T10 adds a lot of value to T20 cricket.
“I think T10 is here to stay. I think this version of the game is extremely entertaining for the viewer. Secondly, I think it opens up...
The tournament, which was played between Atlanta Fire, California Knights, Morrisville Unity, New Jersey Triton’s, New York Warriors and Texas Chargers, provided blockbuster entertainment from the 18th to 27th August 2023. Aaron Finch, who played for the California Knights, emerged as the highest run-getter of the tournament with 236 runs, meanwhile, fast bowler Sohail Khan picked up the most wickets (15) in the competition.
Robin Uthappa, who played for the Atlanta Riders, expressed that T10 adds a lot of value to T20 cricket.
“I think T10 is here to stay. I think this version of the game is extremely entertaining for the viewer. Secondly, I think it opens up...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lauderhill, Florida, Aug 28 (Ians) The Texas Chargers held their nerve at crucial moments, and put on a fantastic performance, as they defeated the New York Warriors, via a Super Over in the final of the inaugural US Masters T10. The Chargers won it narrowly in the Super Over.
Batting first, the New York Warriors lost opener Kamran Akmal off the first delivery, before Tillakaratne Dilshan and Richard Levi steadied the ship. The duo put on a 30-run stand for the second wicket, playing with a risk-free approach, before Levi was knocked over for 17.
Dilshan added 18 to the cause and was the next to depart, with Misbah-ul-Haq being joined by Shahid Afridi. They could not kick on as Afridi was dismissed for 1, by Ehsan Adil, who finished his spell with 3 wickets.
The skipper could add only 5 in the seventh over, and Abdul Razzaq (3) departed in the 8th over, with the score at 62/6. After that,...
Batting first, the New York Warriors lost opener Kamran Akmal off the first delivery, before Tillakaratne Dilshan and Richard Levi steadied the ship. The duo put on a 30-run stand for the second wicket, playing with a risk-free approach, before Levi was knocked over for 17.
Dilshan added 18 to the cause and was the next to depart, with Misbah-ul-Haq being joined by Shahid Afridi. They could not kick on as Afridi was dismissed for 1, by Ehsan Adil, who finished his spell with 3 wickets.
The skipper could add only 5 in the seventh over, and Abdul Razzaq (3) departed in the 8th over, with the score at 62/6. After that,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lauderhill (US), Aug 23 (Ians) After Sohail Khan’s four wickets in four deliveries, Jonathan Carter turned on the style with the bat as New York Warriors wrapped up a comprehensive 6-wicket win over the Atlanta Riders in US Masters T20 match.
Carter completed the chase with two sixes of the final two deliveries of the game and Sohail was awarded the Player of the Match.
Asked to bat first, the Atlanta Riders’ openers Robin Uthappa and Lendl Simmons started off things in a steady manner. The duo took the Riders to the 50-run mark in the fifth over, having smashed 3 sixers and 4 boundaries between themselves in that time.
The openers, well set by now, were setting up the platform to tee off in the final few overs, even as the New York Warriors bowlers tried to dry up the runs. By the 7th over, the Riders were at 72/0 with Simmons...
Carter completed the chase with two sixes of the final two deliveries of the game and Sohail was awarded the Player of the Match.
Asked to bat first, the Atlanta Riders’ openers Robin Uthappa and Lendl Simmons started off things in a steady manner. The duo took the Riders to the 50-run mark in the fifth over, having smashed 3 sixers and 4 boundaries between themselves in that time.
The openers, well set by now, were setting up the platform to tee off in the final few overs, even as the New York Warriors bowlers tried to dry up the runs. By the 7th over, the Riders were at 72/0 with Simmons...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lahore, Aug 2 (Ians) The Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) on Wednesday announced that it has constituted a high-profile Cricket Technical Committee (Ctc), consisting former Pakistan captains Misbah-ul-Haq (head), Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez.
The committee led by Misbah has been given wide-ranging powers, encompassing just about all cricketing activity in Pakistan.
“The Ctc will provide recommendations on cricket-related matters, including, but not limited to the overall domestic structure, scheduling, playing conditions, appointment of the national selection committees, appointment of national team coaches, central and domestic contracts and plans for the development of umpires, referees and curators,” the Pcb said in a statement.
“The Ctc will have the powers to invite additional cricket experts, and shall report to the head of the Pcb Management Committee on a regular basis,” it added.
Meanwhile, Pcb Management Committee Chairperson Zaka Ashraf said that three former captains possess great cricket knowledge and they will help them in...
The committee led by Misbah has been given wide-ranging powers, encompassing just about all cricketing activity in Pakistan.
“The Ctc will provide recommendations on cricket-related matters, including, but not limited to the overall domestic structure, scheduling, playing conditions, appointment of the national selection committees, appointment of national team coaches, central and domestic contracts and plans for the development of umpires, referees and curators,” the Pcb said in a statement.
“The Ctc will have the powers to invite additional cricket experts, and shall report to the head of the Pcb Management Committee on a regular basis,” it added.
Meanwhile, Pcb Management Committee Chairperson Zaka Ashraf said that three former captains possess great cricket knowledge and they will help them in...
- 8/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New York, July 17 (Ians) Cricket’s fastest format, the T10, is scaling new heights every day and one of the next destinations is the USA, where some of the most loved legends of the game will battle it out for top honors.
The inaugural edition of the US Masters T10 League, the first edition of the T10 for former cricketers, will take place between August 17 and August 27.
Among the teams in the US Masters T10 are the New York Warriors, who are co-owned by the very successful Indian-origin entrepreneurs, Preet Kamal and Gurmeet Singh.
They have been living in USA for more than two decades and are extremely passionate about sports, especially cricket. The duo have always keenly followed the sport of cricket and are now making their first foray, as team owners. With their investment and passion helping drive the project, they hope to grow the game of cricket in USA,...
The inaugural edition of the US Masters T10 League, the first edition of the T10 for former cricketers, will take place between August 17 and August 27.
Among the teams in the US Masters T10 are the New York Warriors, who are co-owned by the very successful Indian-origin entrepreneurs, Preet Kamal and Gurmeet Singh.
They have been living in USA for more than two decades and are extremely passionate about sports, especially cricket. The duo have always keenly followed the sport of cricket and are now making their first foray, as team owners. With their investment and passion helping drive the project, they hope to grow the game of cricket in USA,...
- 7/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Raleigh, North Carolina, July 12 (Ians) The T Ten Global Sports conducted the US Masters T10 League Player Draft in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Player Draft witnessed all six teams – Atlanta Fire, California Knights, Morrisville Unity, New Jersey Legends, New York Warriors and Texas Chargers – construct explosive line-ups for the tournament, set to be held later this year.
The New Jersey Legends will have three 2011 World Cup-winning players Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan enthralling the crowd along with Liam Plunkett, Albie Morkel, Naman Ojha, Jesse Ryder, Chris Barnwell, Stuart Binny, Rp Singh, Bipul Sharma, Craig Mcmillan, Tim Ambrose, Rajesh Bishnoi, Abhimanyu Mithun and Monty Panesar.
Swashbuckling batters Robin Uthappa and David Hussey will lead the charge for Atlanta Fire along with Lendl Simmons, Muhammad Irfan, Dwayne Smith, Farhad Raza, Hammad Azam, Chaturanga De Silva, Elias Sunny, Nasir Hossain, Kamrul Islam, Junaid Siddique, Grant Elliot, Amila Aponso, Hamilton Masakada and S Sreesanth.
The New Jersey Legends will have three 2011 World Cup-winning players Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan enthralling the crowd along with Liam Plunkett, Albie Morkel, Naman Ojha, Jesse Ryder, Chris Barnwell, Stuart Binny, Rp Singh, Bipul Sharma, Craig Mcmillan, Tim Ambrose, Rajesh Bishnoi, Abhimanyu Mithun and Monty Panesar.
Swashbuckling batters Robin Uthappa and David Hussey will lead the charge for Atlanta Fire along with Lendl Simmons, Muhammad Irfan, Dwayne Smith, Farhad Raza, Hammad Azam, Chaturanga De Silva, Elias Sunny, Nasir Hossain, Kamrul Islam, Junaid Siddique, Grant Elliot, Amila Aponso, Hamilton Masakada and S Sreesanth.
- 7/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 23 (Ians) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the country’s third-highest civilian honour.
Azam, Pakistan’s captain in all formats of cricket, was given the award by Governor of Pakistan’s Punjab state Muhammad Baligh on Wednesday, according to information in the Pakistan media.
At just 28 years old Babar Azam becomes the youngest recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the reports said.
“Immense honour to have received Sitara-e-Imtiaz in the presence of my mother and father,” Babar Azam wrote on Twitter. “This award is for my parents, fans and the people of (Pakistan).”
Babar Azam also joins an esteemed list of former cricketers that includes Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Yousuf, Saeed Ajmal, Javed Miandad and Inzamam-ul-Haq that have been previously awarded the same medal for their contributions to the game.
Babar was among 253 personalities that were announced as recipients of civilian awards on August...
Azam, Pakistan’s captain in all formats of cricket, was given the award by Governor of Pakistan’s Punjab state Muhammad Baligh on Wednesday, according to information in the Pakistan media.
At just 28 years old Babar Azam becomes the youngest recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the reports said.
“Immense honour to have received Sitara-e-Imtiaz in the presence of my mother and father,” Babar Azam wrote on Twitter. “This award is for my parents, fans and the people of (Pakistan).”
Babar Azam also joins an esteemed list of former cricketers that includes Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Yousuf, Saeed Ajmal, Javed Miandad and Inzamam-ul-Haq that have been previously awarded the same medal for their contributions to the game.
Babar was among 253 personalities that were announced as recipients of civilian awards on August...
- 3/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), March 14 (Ians) Misbah Ul Haq, Shahid Afridi and Abdur Razzak produced brilliant performances to star in Asia Lions’ 35-run win over World Giants in a rain-curtailed match of the LLC Masters at the Asia Town Cricket Stadium, here.
Misbah cracked an unbeaten 44 off just 19 balls with four boundaries and three sixes, backed by Tillakaratne Dilshan’s unbeaten 32 off 24 balls with three boundaries and a six to help Asian Lions post 99 for 3 in 10 overs.
In reply, World Giants could muster only 64 for 5 in 10 overs despite Chris Gayle’s 23 off 16 balls with three sixes. Asian Lions skipper Afridi, with a double strike in the fifth over by removing Gayle and Lendl Simmons, put his team on the road to victory on Monday night.
Bangladesh’s left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak with another double strike in the eighth over, removing Shane Watson and Ricardo Powell in one over and producing a wicket...
Misbah cracked an unbeaten 44 off just 19 balls with four boundaries and three sixes, backed by Tillakaratne Dilshan’s unbeaten 32 off 24 balls with three boundaries and a six to help Asian Lions post 99 for 3 in 10 overs.
In reply, World Giants could muster only 64 for 5 in 10 overs despite Chris Gayle’s 23 off 16 balls with three sixes. Asian Lions skipper Afridi, with a double strike in the fifth over by removing Gayle and Lendl Simmons, put his team on the road to victory on Monday night.
Bangladesh’s left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak with another double strike in the eighth over, removing Shane Watson and Ricardo Powell in one over and producing a wicket...
- 3/14/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha, March 11 (Ians) The first match of the 2023 Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters ended with Asia Lions coming out victorious over the India Maharajas by nine runs, here.
The Asia Lions won the toss and elected to bat first. India Maharajas’ opening bowling pair Ashok Dinda and Irfan Pathan struck early dismissing Tillakaratne Dilshan for 5 runs and Asghar Afghan for 1 run of 2 balls in quick succession.
Misbah-ul-Haq walked onto the pitch following the two dismissals and added some momentum to the innings. Misbah got into the groove hitting Stuart Binny for six over mid-wicket and followed it up with a four in the following over off Dinda. At the end of the powerplay, the Lions stood at 45/2.
Upul Tharanga was struggling at the other end to find any timing whatsoever then he chipped one directly to Suresh Raina in the covers but to his respite, Binny overstepped and Tharanga got a lifeline.
The Asia Lions won the toss and elected to bat first. India Maharajas’ opening bowling pair Ashok Dinda and Irfan Pathan struck early dismissing Tillakaratne Dilshan for 5 runs and Asghar Afghan for 1 run of 2 balls in quick succession.
Misbah-ul-Haq walked onto the pitch following the two dismissals and added some momentum to the innings. Misbah got into the groove hitting Stuart Binny for six over mid-wicket and followed it up with a four in the following over off Dinda. At the end of the powerplay, the Lions stood at 45/2.
Upul Tharanga was struggling at the other end to find any timing whatsoever then he chipped one directly to Suresh Raina in the covers but to his respite, Binny overstepped and Tharanga got a lifeline.
- 3/11/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), March 9 (Ians) India Maharajas will take on Asia Lions in the opening match of the third edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Friday.
The third edition of the LLC Masters, with top legendary cricketers who have carved out many historic moments, gives fans an opportunity to watch their heroes of yesteryears.
The glorious journey of this event since its inception has attracted huge television viewership and also sponsorship support. Three teams — World Giants, India Maharajas and Asia Lions — include the cream of legendary players and are all set to battle it out to be crowned the champions on March 20.
Speaking ahead of the tournament and commenting on the growth of LLC over the years, Raman Raheja, co-founder and CEO of Legends League Cricket said, “Legends League Cricket has grown immensely since its inception. In the first season,...
The third edition of the LLC Masters, with top legendary cricketers who have carved out many historic moments, gives fans an opportunity to watch their heroes of yesteryears.
The glorious journey of this event since its inception has attracted huge television viewership and also sponsorship support. Three teams — World Giants, India Maharajas and Asia Lions — include the cream of legendary players and are all set to battle it out to be crowned the champions on March 20.
Speaking ahead of the tournament and commenting on the growth of LLC over the years, Raman Raheja, co-founder and CEO of Legends League Cricket said, “Legends League Cricket has grown immensely since its inception. In the first season,...
- 3/9/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, March 3 (Ians) India Maharajas, World Giants and Asia Lions, the teams that will participate in the Legends League Cricket Masters, on Friday announced coaches that will guide the three teams.
Lance Klusener, Lalchand Rajput and Dav Whatmore will coach the three teams in the LLC Masters, which will see legends of international cricket turn back the clock and put on an extravaganza on the field, is scheduled to be played from March 10 to 20 at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Lance Klusener, one of the most versatile and accomplished all-rounders in international cricket, has been appointed as the coach of the India Maharajas for the 2023 LLC Masters. The South African great will have stars such as Irfan Pathan, S Sreesanth, and Robin Uthappa at his disposal during the tournament, with more icons set to be added to their roster.
While talking about the 10-day tournament in Doha,...
Lance Klusener, Lalchand Rajput and Dav Whatmore will coach the three teams in the LLC Masters, which will see legends of international cricket turn back the clock and put on an extravaganza on the field, is scheduled to be played from March 10 to 20 at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Lance Klusener, one of the most versatile and accomplished all-rounders in international cricket, has been appointed as the coach of the India Maharajas for the 2023 LLC Masters. The South African great will have stars such as Irfan Pathan, S Sreesanth, and Robin Uthappa at his disposal during the tournament, with more icons set to be added to their roster.
While talking about the 10-day tournament in Doha,...
- 3/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 7 (Ians) The new season of Legends League Cricket, to be held in February and March 2023 in Doha, Qatar, will witness Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Muttiah Muralitharan, Robin Uthappa, Lendl Simmons and S Sreesanth being a part of the tournament.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the second season. The level of competition was beyond our own expectations and all the players played in their best form. We expect this season to be more exciting, considering different teams from World, Asia and India. It is always a proud moment to play for India for me,” said Sreesanth in an official statement.
The league saw a high level of competitive cricket from the greats of the game in India, during the 15 matches, which were played in 6 cities across the country, with a global reach of 1.2 billion fans.
“It was great to see the legends play while I was commentating in the last season of Legends League Cricket.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the second season. The level of competition was beyond our own expectations and all the players played in their best form. We expect this season to be more exciting, considering different teams from World, Asia and India. It is always a proud moment to play for India for me,” said Sreesanth in an official statement.
The league saw a high level of competitive cricket from the greats of the game in India, during the 15 matches, which were played in 6 cities across the country, with a global reach of 1.2 billion fans.
“It was great to see the legends play while I was commentating in the last season of Legends League Cricket.
- 1/7/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, Sep 7 (Ians) Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan has become the new No.1-ranked T20I batter in the world after he replaced his skipper Babar Azam at the top of the Icc Rankings, even as India’s Suryakumar Yadav occupies the fourth place in the latest list released on Wednesday.
Rizwan has been in sublime form in the Asia Cup, leading the run charts with 192 runs in three matches. He was Pakistan’s mainstay in their matches against Hong Kong and India, scoring an unbeaten 78 and 71 respectively in their back-to-back victories. His performances have seen him gain one spot, overtaking Babar who has endured a lean run in the tournament so far.
Rizwan becomes only the third Pakistan batter to top the T20I rankings chart after Babar and Misbah-ul-Haq. Babar has been at the top of the T20I batting charts for 1155 days in his career (as of 7 September), according to Icc.
Rizwan has been in sublime form in the Asia Cup, leading the run charts with 192 runs in three matches. He was Pakistan’s mainstay in their matches against Hong Kong and India, scoring an unbeaten 78 and 71 respectively in their back-to-back victories. His performances have seen him gain one spot, overtaking Babar who has endured a lean run in the tournament so far.
Rizwan becomes only the third Pakistan batter to top the T20I rankings chart after Babar and Misbah-ul-Haq. Babar has been at the top of the T20I batting charts for 1155 days in his career (as of 7 September), according to Icc.
- 9/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Muscat, Jan 29 (Ians) Fourteen years since India beat Pakistan by five runs to win the inaugural Icc Men’s T20 World Cup in a dramatic finish at Johannesburg in South Africa, Misbah-ul-Haq has now admitted that he mistimed the scoop shot, a stroke in which he had the most confidence. In a bid to get […]...
- 1/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Yajurvindra Singh
Cricket has always had the aura of being an elite sport that stood for values appreciated in different walks of life. This is precisely why it has been a popular game for so long. The players in white amid the village greens, or at the stadium, were looked up to as gritty warriors representing a community, village, city, or a country, all aiming to succeed.
The cricket stars who shone as knights in white armour were revered, loved and idolised from the game's inception to our present-day heroes.
The rules and the playing conditions over years were tweaked to make cricket more attractive and absorbing. Similarly, cricketers' innovation in the art of batting, bowling, fielding, and even field placements has kept the game in motion.
One marvelled at the way W.G. Grace mastered the defensive stroke as well as his lusty hits in front of the wicket.
Cricket has always had the aura of being an elite sport that stood for values appreciated in different walks of life. This is precisely why it has been a popular game for so long. The players in white amid the village greens, or at the stadium, were looked up to as gritty warriors representing a community, village, city, or a country, all aiming to succeed.
The cricket stars who shone as knights in white armour were revered, loved and idolised from the game's inception to our present-day heroes.
The rules and the playing conditions over years were tweaked to make cricket more attractive and absorbing. Similarly, cricketers' innovation in the art of batting, bowling, fielding, and even field placements has kept the game in motion.
One marvelled at the way W.G. Grace mastered the defensive stroke as well as his lusty hits in front of the wicket.
- 3/19/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Karachi, Jan 30 (Ians) Pakistan's win in their first Test against South Africa was necessary for the team after a difficult overseas season, captain Babar Azam said. Pakistan beat South Africa by seven wickets in their first Test in Karachi in a two-Test series that comes after they were swept aside by New Zealand.
Pakistan lost their first Test in New Zealand by 101 runs before falling to an innings defeat in the second.
"This win was very necessary for our group. The last series in New Zealand didn't go very well. Yes, this was in home conditions but South Africa is a top Test side. Everyone from our fast bowlers, fielders, spinners and batsmen contributed," Babar said after their win against South Africa.
The results against New Zealand had led to questions being raised over the support staff, particularly about head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis. Azam had...
Pakistan lost their first Test in New Zealand by 101 runs before falling to an innings defeat in the second.
"This win was very necessary for our group. The last series in New Zealand didn't go very well. Yes, this was in home conditions but South Africa is a top Test side. Everyone from our fast bowlers, fielders, spinners and batsmen contributed," Babar said after their win against South Africa.
The results against New Zealand had led to questions being raised over the support staff, particularly about head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis. Azam had...
- 1/30/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Lahore, Jan 18 (Ians) Left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has made it clear that he would be available to play for Pakistan again only once the current support staff led by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq "leaves".
Having already retired from Tests, Amir had last month bid adieu to international cricket alleging that that he had been "mentally tortured" and that he didn't want to continue playing under the current Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) management.
"I would like to clarify that yes I will be available for Pakistan only once this management leaves. So please stop spreading fake news just to sell your story," the 28-year-old said in a tweet on Monday.
"I don't think I can play cricket under this management. I am leaving cricket, for now. I am being mentally tortured. I cannot handle it. I have seen it enough from 2010-2015. I have to repeatedly hear that Pcb invested a lot in me.
Having already retired from Tests, Amir had last month bid adieu to international cricket alleging that that he had been "mentally tortured" and that he didn't want to continue playing under the current Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) management.
"I would like to clarify that yes I will be available for Pakistan only once this management leaves. So please stop spreading fake news just to sell your story," the 28-year-old said in a tweet on Monday.
"I don't think I can play cricket under this management. I am leaving cricket, for now. I am being mentally tortured. I cannot handle it. I have seen it enough from 2010-2015. I have to repeatedly hear that Pcb invested a lot in me.
- 1/18/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Napier, Dec 21 (Ians) Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq have been ruled out of the first Test of the two-match series against New Zealand starting Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Monday. In Babar's absence, Mohammad Rizwan will captain the Pakistan side at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Babar had fractured his right thumb a day after Imam had fractured his left thumb during training sessions in Queenstown last week. Both are yet to return to nets with the team's medical staff closely monitoring their progress.
Decision on their participation in the second Test, which commences in Christchurch from January 3, will be made closer to the time, a Pcb statement read.
Pakistan have already lost the ongoing three-match T20I series with a game left to be played on Tuesday.
"Although it will be nearly two weeks to Babar's injury when the first Test starts, it will...
Babar had fractured his right thumb a day after Imam had fractured his left thumb during training sessions in Queenstown last week. Both are yet to return to nets with the team's medical staff closely monitoring their progress.
Decision on their participation in the second Test, which commences in Christchurch from January 3, will be made closer to the time, a Pcb statement read.
Pakistan have already lost the ongoing three-match T20I series with a game left to be played on Tuesday.
"Although it will be nearly two weeks to Babar's injury when the first Test starts, it will...
- 12/21/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Queenstown, Dec 13 (Ians) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand after suffering a fracture in his right thumb during Sunday morning's practice session.
Babar suffered the injury during a throw-down session, following which he was taken to a local hospital where X-rays confirmed the fracture, stated Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) in a media release.
As such, he will be unable to attend nets for, at least, 12 days, meaning he will not be available for the December 18, 20 and 22 T20Is to be played in Auckland, Hamilton and Napier, respectively.
During this period, the doctors will continue to monitor Babar's injury before confirming his participation in the first Test, which starts at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on December 26.
Babar suffered the injury a day after Imam-ul-Haq had fractured his left thumb also during a throw-down session. Imam had also been advised a 12-day rest,...
Babar suffered the injury during a throw-down session, following which he was taken to a local hospital where X-rays confirmed the fracture, stated Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) in a media release.
As such, he will be unable to attend nets for, at least, 12 days, meaning he will not be available for the December 18, 20 and 22 T20Is to be played in Auckland, Hamilton and Napier, respectively.
During this period, the doctors will continue to monitor Babar's injury before confirming his participation in the first Test, which starts at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on December 26.
Babar suffered the injury a day after Imam-ul-Haq had fractured his left thumb also during a throw-down session. Imam had also been advised a 12-day rest,...
- 12/13/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Christchurch, Dec 12 (Ians) Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq said that his team considered pulling out of the New Zealand tour after some of the touring party members tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival. As many as eight members of the Pakistan team tested positive with some members even breaching the local health protocols. It forced the New Zealand authorities to put them under strict quarantine with no access to practice and training facilities.
"Obviously these aren't normal circumstances; what happens here isn't ideal. But then for the sake of international cricket you want cricket to go on, and being a big stakeholder, we will give our full effort to help cricket overall. We did discuss (about pulling out of the tour) but then finally decided to say no to this option because when you invest this much time on this, then you have got to give it a shot," Misbah was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
"Obviously these aren't normal circumstances; what happens here isn't ideal. But then for the sake of international cricket you want cricket to go on, and being a big stakeholder, we will give our full effort to help cricket overall. We did discuss (about pulling out of the tour) but then finally decided to say no to this option because when you invest this much time on this, then you have got to give it a shot," Misbah was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
- 12/12/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Auckland, Dec 8 (Ians) Pakistan's cricket squad has been given permission to leave managed isolation in Christchurch by the New Zealand health ministry but one of their positive cases will remain behind as they continue to recover.
A total of 52 Pakistan members have been granted the approval to end their managed isolation stint on Tuesday. Another man, who repeatedly tested negative, will also be released from the Auckland quarantine facility on Tuesday. He was placed there on arrival in New Zealand because he was displaying symptoms.
The 54th member of the group will remain in the quarantine facility until he fully recovers from Covid-19.
"52 members of the squad will be released from the Miq facilities in Christchurch today. One case will remain in the Christchurch quarantine facility until fully recovered. One person repeatedly tested negative and is being released from the Auckland quarantine facility today, where they had been transferred on arrival as a precaution,...
A total of 52 Pakistan members have been granted the approval to end their managed isolation stint on Tuesday. Another man, who repeatedly tested negative, will also be released from the Auckland quarantine facility on Tuesday. He was placed there on arrival in New Zealand because he was displaying symptoms.
The 54th member of the group will remain in the quarantine facility until he fully recovers from Covid-19.
"52 members of the squad will be released from the Miq facilities in Christchurch today. One case will remain in the Christchurch quarantine facility until fully recovered. One person repeatedly tested negative and is being released from the Auckland quarantine facility today, where they had been transferred on arrival as a precaution,...
- 12/8/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Auckland, Dec 7 (Ians) The Pakistan men's cricket team, which is currently in managed isolation in Christchurch, is now all set to come out of it and train, health ministry permitting.
All members of the Pakistan touring party have returned negative results in their fifth and final round of Covid-19 testing on Day 12 of their managed isolation. They will leave the isolation on Tuesday and travel to Queenstown.
"The Pakistan squad's fifth and final day 12, Covid-19 tests have all been returned as negative. As a consequence, and pending final Ministry of Health approval, the squad will leave managed isolation tomorrow," New Zealand Cricket said in a statement on Monday.
"The squad will fly to Queenstown, where they will train ahead of the T20I and Test series against the Black Caps.
"The member of the Pakistan squad who tested positive on Day 6 will remain in managed isolation until departing, negative tests permitting,...
All members of the Pakistan touring party have returned negative results in their fifth and final round of Covid-19 testing on Day 12 of their managed isolation. They will leave the isolation on Tuesday and travel to Queenstown.
"The Pakistan squad's fifth and final day 12, Covid-19 tests have all been returned as negative. As a consequence, and pending final Ministry of Health approval, the squad will leave managed isolation tomorrow," New Zealand Cricket said in a statement on Monday.
"The squad will fly to Queenstown, where they will train ahead of the T20I and Test series against the Black Caps.
"The member of the Pakistan squad who tested positive on Day 6 will remain in managed isolation until departing, negative tests permitting,...
- 12/7/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Christchurch, Dec 6 (Ians) Pakistan have recalled Sarfaraz Ahmed and Hussain Talat for the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand beginning December 18.
Talat and Sarfaraz are the only changes from the Pakistan side that defeated Zimbabwe 3-0 in November.
Hussain, who has replaced Pakistan Shaheens' Zafar Gohar, played his last T20I against South Africa at Centurion in February 2019, while Sarfaraz as reclaimed his spot from Rohail Nazir, who will captain Pakistan Shaheens against New Zealand 'A'.
Fakhar Zaman had played in all the three T20Is against Zimbabwe but missed the New Zealand tour after failing to recover in time due to high fever.
The squad was finalised by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and captain Babar Azam in consultation with Pakistan Shaheens coach Ijaz Ahmed, who also locked his 16-player squad for the four-day match against New Zealand 'A' to be played in Whangarei from December 17.
"For the T20Is,...
Talat and Sarfaraz are the only changes from the Pakistan side that defeated Zimbabwe 3-0 in November.
Hussain, who has replaced Pakistan Shaheens' Zafar Gohar, played his last T20I against South Africa at Centurion in February 2019, while Sarfaraz as reclaimed his spot from Rohail Nazir, who will captain Pakistan Shaheens against New Zealand 'A'.
Fakhar Zaman had played in all the three T20Is against Zimbabwe but missed the New Zealand tour after failing to recover in time due to high fever.
The squad was finalised by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and captain Babar Azam in consultation with Pakistan Shaheens coach Ijaz Ahmed, who also locked his 16-player squad for the four-day match against New Zealand 'A' to be played in Whangarei from December 17.
"For the T20Is,...
- 12/6/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Nov 24 (Ians) India skipper Virat Kohli and ace off-spinner R Ashwin were on Tuesday nominated for the International Cricket Councils (Icc) Mens Player of the Decade award.
Apart from Kohli and Ashwin, Joe Root (of England), Steve Smith (Australia), Ab de Villiers (South Africa), Kane Williamson (New Zealand) and Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) were also nominated for this accolade.
Among other awards, the following are the nominees:
Men's Test Player of the Decade
Kohli, Root, Williamson, Smith, James Anderson (England), Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) and Yasir Shah (Pakistan).
Men's Odi Player of the Decade
Kohli, Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Mitchell Starc (Australia), de Villiers, Rohit Sharma (India), Ms Dhoni (India) and Sangakkara.
Men's T20I Player of the Decade
Kohli, Rohit, Malinga, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Imran Tahir (South Africa), Aaron Finch (Australia), and Chris Gayle (West Indies).
Women's Player of the Decade
Ellyse Perry (Australia), Meg Lanning (Australia...
Apart from Kohli and Ashwin, Joe Root (of England), Steve Smith (Australia), Ab de Villiers (South Africa), Kane Williamson (New Zealand) and Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) were also nominated for this accolade.
Among other awards, the following are the nominees:
Men's Test Player of the Decade
Kohli, Root, Williamson, Smith, James Anderson (England), Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) and Yasir Shah (Pakistan).
Men's Odi Player of the Decade
Kohli, Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Mitchell Starc (Australia), de Villiers, Rohit Sharma (India), Ms Dhoni (India) and Sangakkara.
Men's T20I Player of the Decade
Kohli, Rohit, Malinga, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Imran Tahir (South Africa), Aaron Finch (Australia), and Chris Gayle (West Indies).
Women's Player of the Decade
Ellyse Perry (Australia), Meg Lanning (Australia...
- 11/24/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Lahore, Nov 11 (Ians) Asad Shafiq, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Amir have been excluded from Pakistan's 35-man squad announced on Wednesday for their tour of New Zealand in December-January. The tour consists of three T20Is and two Tests.
Newly appointed all-format captain Babar Azam will lead the team while uncapped players who have received call-ups are fast bowler Amad Butt, 25, batsmen Danish Aziz and Imran Butt, both aged 24, and 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir. Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has been named vice-captain in Tests while all-rounder Shadab Khan has been named Babar's deputy for T20Is.
"I want to congratulate uncapped Amad Butt, Danish Aziz, Imran Butt and Rohail Nazir who have impressed the selectors with their form, technique, temperament and ability to secure places in the 35-player pool," said head coach Misbah-ul-Haq in a Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) statement.
The first T20I will be played on December 18 in Auckland followed...
Newly appointed all-format captain Babar Azam will lead the team while uncapped players who have received call-ups are fast bowler Amad Butt, 25, batsmen Danish Aziz and Imran Butt, both aged 24, and 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir. Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has been named vice-captain in Tests while all-rounder Shadab Khan has been named Babar's deputy for T20Is.
"I want to congratulate uncapped Amad Butt, Danish Aziz, Imran Butt and Rohail Nazir who have impressed the selectors with their form, technique, temperament and ability to secure places in the 35-player pool," said head coach Misbah-ul-Haq in a Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) statement.
The first T20I will be played on December 18 in Auckland followed...
- 11/11/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Lahore, Oct 21 (Ians) Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan and spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed are unlikely to part of the coaching staff for the upcoming limited-overs series against Zimbabwe beginning at the end of this month.
According to a report in Cricket Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) has not yet signed a contract with Khan for the role of batting coach. The report, while quoting sources, stated that the Pcb officials feel that Khan's presence is especially beneficial in Test cricket, rather than ODIs and T20Is. And the series against Zimbabwe doesn't consists of Test matches. In Younis' absence, head coach Misbah-ul-haq is expected to see the development and coaching of batsmen.
The current team management includes Misbah-ul-haq, team manager Mansoor Rana, bowling coach Waqar Younis, fielding coach Abdul Majeed, physiotherapist Cliff Decan, strength and conditioning coach Yasir Malik, security manager colonel retired Usman, media manager Raza Rashid and masseur Malang Ali.
According to a report in Cricket Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) has not yet signed a contract with Khan for the role of batting coach. The report, while quoting sources, stated that the Pcb officials feel that Khan's presence is especially beneficial in Test cricket, rather than ODIs and T20Is. And the series against Zimbabwe doesn't consists of Test matches. In Younis' absence, head coach Misbah-ul-haq is expected to see the development and coaching of batsmen.
The current team management includes Misbah-ul-haq, team manager Mansoor Rana, bowling coach Waqar Younis, fielding coach Abdul Majeed, physiotherapist Cliff Decan, strength and conditioning coach Yasir Malik, security manager colonel retired Usman, media manager Raza Rashid and masseur Malang Ali.
- 10/21/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Lahore, Oct 19 (Ians) Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik has been left out of the Pakistan squad for the upcoming Odi and T20I series against Zimbabwe beginning October 30.
Pakistan have not played ODIs since the home series against Sri Lanka 12 months ago and the three-match Odi series in Rawalpindi -- to be played on October 30, November 1 and 3 -- will be part of World Cup Super League from which the seven top-ranked sides, apart from hosts India, will qualify directly for the 2023 World Cup.
Malik, who was player of the final in National T20 Cup on Sunday evening, has made way for Abdullah Shafiq, while Rohail Nazir has been named as Mohammad Rizwan's back-up wicketkeeper. Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was part of the squad for the England tour, has been encouraged to feature in the first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, starting October 25, so that he rediscovers better form ahead of the New Zealand tour,...
Pakistan have not played ODIs since the home series against Sri Lanka 12 months ago and the three-match Odi series in Rawalpindi -- to be played on October 30, November 1 and 3 -- will be part of World Cup Super League from which the seven top-ranked sides, apart from hosts India, will qualify directly for the 2023 World Cup.
Malik, who was player of the final in National T20 Cup on Sunday evening, has made way for Abdullah Shafiq, while Rohail Nazir has been named as Mohammad Rizwan's back-up wicketkeeper. Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was part of the squad for the England tour, has been encouraged to feature in the first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, starting October 25, so that he rediscovers better form ahead of the New Zealand tour,...
- 10/19/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Lahore, Oct 14 (Ians) Misbah-ul-Haq on Wednesday resigned from his post as chief selector of the Pakistan men's cricket team. Misbah said that he wants to focus on his role as head coach of the team, a position he had held jointly with the chief selector's post.
"Coaching is my passion and my ultimate objective remains to contribute to the development of players and help the side achieve bigger successes. When I was appointed last year, I was offered the coaching role first and then given the option to also head the selection committee, which I had graciously accepted," Misbah said in a press conference.
"With the new Cricket Association system in full flow, the chief selector has to be able to watch as much domestic cricket as possible. With a big 24 months now coming up, we have mutually agreed that there is a need for me now to be fully focused on one role.
"Coaching is my passion and my ultimate objective remains to contribute to the development of players and help the side achieve bigger successes. When I was appointed last year, I was offered the coaching role first and then given the option to also head the selection committee, which I had graciously accepted," Misbah said in a press conference.
"With the new Cricket Association system in full flow, the chief selector has to be able to watch as much domestic cricket as possible. With a big 24 months now coming up, we have mutually agreed that there is a need for me now to be fully focused on one role.
- 10/14/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 24 (Ians) It was on this day in 2007 when Team India, led by Ms Dhoni, won the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup, defeating Pakistan in a pulsating summit clash which kept the fans, both in the stadium as well as those across television sets, on the edge of their seats till the very last moment.
With one wicket in hand, Pakistan needed six runs from the final four balls at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. Joginder Sharma, who was probably bowling the over of his life, was under immense pressure after giving away seven runs of the first two balls.
Misbah-ul-Haq was at the crease along with Mohammed Asif and all the players in the Pakistani dug-out were on their feet, waiting for Misbah to score the winning shot and celebrate what would have been one of their biggest wins at the international stage.
Amid all the nervousness,...
With one wicket in hand, Pakistan needed six runs from the final four balls at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. Joginder Sharma, who was probably bowling the over of his life, was under immense pressure after giving away seven runs of the first two balls.
Misbah-ul-Haq was at the crease along with Mohammed Asif and all the players in the Pakistani dug-out were on their feet, waiting for Misbah to score the winning shot and celebrate what would have been one of their biggest wins at the international stage.
Amid all the nervousness,...
- 9/24/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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