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Former Umpire Asad Rauf died at age of 66

15Sep

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

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Former Umpire Asad Rauf died at age of 66

Asad Rauf was the top umpire in the elite panel of ICC. He died due to cardiac arrest in Lahore. He left umpiring due to corruption allegations and started a business of second hand stuff in his native city. Lahore, Pakistan: A grieving news came from the cricket spectrum last night. A skillful ICC-certified umpire Asad Rauf died at the age of 66. He suffered a severe cardiac arrest that took his life instantly. Rauf had a substantial first-class career as a middle-order batter before he turned to umpiring. He played for National Bank and Pak Railways, averaging 28.76 from 71 first-class matches. Rauf officiated 64 Tests, 49 of which as on-field umpire and 15 as TV umpire, 139 ODIs, and 28 T20Is. He was on the ICC's ODI panel since 2004 and was elevated to the ICC's elite panel in...

England Cricket Team reached Pakistan for 7 T20 match series prior to ICC T20 World Cup

15Sep

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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England Cricket Team reached Pakistan for 7 T20 match series prior to ICC T20 World Cup

It’s been a long time since the England cricket team came to Pakistan for a friendly cricket series. However, the wait is over for Pakistani Cricket fans. As England's Cricket team and support staff have arrived in Karachi after 17 long years. The England cricket team is here to play a 7-T20 match series with the Pakistan cricket team. Pakistan Cricket Board announced the fixture of the matches back in August. The first match of the series will be played between the 2 teams on 20 September in Karachi cricket stadium. The 2 sides are scheduled to play the first 4 games of the series in Karachi. Whereas, the remaining 3 matches will be played in Lahore Cricket Stadium. This series is extremely important for both teams. This is because the International Cricket Council has already a...

16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022

14Sep

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16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022

Men's T20 Worldcup 2022 is happening in Australia this year. All the countries are ready to clench their claws on the golden trophy. Warm-up matches are scheduled to start on October 10, 2022. After the smashing women's cricket World Cup, Australia is all set to host another magnificent event. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will feature 16 international teams playing 45 matches with the final to be played on Sunday, November 13 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This event was supposed to happen in 2020 but due to covid restrictions, it get postponed. All the teams are fully geared up for the action-packed event. Warm-up matches are starting on October 10, however, the main event will start on October 16, 2022, up to November 13, 2022. After the recent Asia cup, Sri Lanka has emerg...

Pakistan triumph over India by 5 wickets in T20 nail-biting finish

4Sep

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Pakistan triumph over India by 5 wickets in T20 nail-biting finish

Pakistan defeated India by five wickets on Sunday in a thrilling Asia Cup Super-4 clash at the Dubai International Stadium. Rizwan smashed 71 against India Pakistan won its first game at the Asia Cup, beating India by five wickets. Mohammad Rizwan smashed 71 off 51 balls to propel Pakistan's chase of 182 and overcome a shaky start after Babar Azam (14) was dismissed in the fourth over. Pakistan made a strong start with openers Fakhar Zaman (47) and Imam-ul-Haq (53) putting on a 93-run stand for the first wicket. But India fought back to reduce Pakistan to 138/4 in 28 overs, giving the Indians some hope of defending the target. However, Mohammad Rizwan's blistering knock ensured Pakistan reached its target with two balls to spare. Fakhar Zaman too failed to...

Hayya Card is must for all football lovers

31Aug

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Hayya Card is must for all football lovers

Tourists have to avail of the Hayya card to enjoy the FIFA world cup 2022 in Qatar. Cardholders can apply for the multiple-entry tourist visa through the website, www.icp.gov.ae. These cards have a lot of other perks as well like free public transport, discounts, and whatnot. The UAE has announced it will offer a multiple-entry tourist visa to Hayya Card holders attending the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Allowing them to enter the UAE multiple times over 90 days. The program is part of the UAE’s initiatives to support Qatar in hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022. Reported the state news agency, WAM. The Hayya Card is mandatory for all travelers to Qatar who visit the country between November 1, 2022, and January 23, 2023. 'Hayya' Card Holders can apply for the Multiple-entry visa thro...