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Babar Azam the youngest recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz

23Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sports

Babar Azam the youngest recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz

Cricket team's skipper Babar Azam was awarded by the third highest civilian government award. He dedicated this Sitara-e-Imtiaz to his parents and fans. Masood Jan and Bisma Maroof are also got acknowledgment for their services in sports. Pakistan cricket team’s captain for all formats, Babar Azam, has been honored with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the country’s third-highest civilian award. The award was presented to Babar during a Pakistan Day ceremony held at the Governor House Punjab on Thursday. At the age of 28, Babar became the youngest cricketer from Pakistan to receive the Sitara-e-Imtiaz. Several renowned Pakistani cricketers such as Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Saeed Ajmal, Muhammad Yousuf, Inzimam Ul Haq, and Javed Miandad have also received the sam...

12 players who hit 6/6 (Six Sixes) in cricket history

8Feb

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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12 players who hit 6/6 (Six Sixes) in cricket history

Cricket is a sport of precision, technique, and endurance. Among the many achievements that cricketers aim for, hitting a perfect six sixes in a single over is something every cricket player considers a rare and impressive feat. Even the best of the best often fail to achieve it. However, over the course of cricket's history, there have been a select few who managed to hit six sixes in a single cricket match. Here, we look at the 12 players who accomplished this impressive feat. Garfield Sobers: The West Indian all-rounder achieved this feat in a match between Nottinghamshire and Glamorgan in 1968. Ravi Shastri: The former Indian cricketer achieved this feat in a match between India and Baroda in 1985. Herschelle Gibbs: The South African batsman achieved this feat in a match aga...

Cricket coming back to Quetta after 27 years during PSL 8

29Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan, Sports

Cricket coming back to Quetta after 27 years during PSL 8

Pakistan Cricket Board has finally decided to bring cricket back to Quetta after 27 years. Pakistan Cricket Board decided to include Quetta Cricket Stadium as a venue for PSL 8 on December 24. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided that they will host the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Quetta's Bugti Stadium. The eighth season of the league will happen from February 13 to March 19. The tournament will now feature games in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Quetta. The Quetta Stadium hosted its last ODI in 1996. It was a three-wicket Pakistan victory over Zimbabwe. However, now Quetta which is Pakistan's least populous but largest by area province will play host to a high-profile cricket match. High-ranking PCB profiles stated their remarks on this auspicious occasion. They said...

Former captain Azhar Ali announces Test cricket retirement

16Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Sports

Former captain Azhar Ali announces Test cricket retirement

Azhar Ali who played with the Pakistan Cricket Team as a captain has announced retirement. Azhar Ali announced that he would stop playing Test cricket following the final Test match against England in Karachi. According to the PCB, Azhar Ali has 7,097 runs in 96 matches at an average of 42.49. Azhar Ali also served as Pakistan's captain for nine Test matches during two separate terms from 2016 to 2020. Azhar Ali made the decision and announced his retirement at a press conference while appearing visibly dejected. He said that his heart and mind felt that this is the right time to call it a day after the final game. Moreover, he said that every kid wants to play for their country. However, it was an honor for him to captain Pakistan in both Tests and ODIs. But every beginning m...

Abrar Ahmed is the second Pakistani who took 10 wickets in his test debut

14Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Abrar Ahmed is the second Pakistani who took 10 wickets in his test debut

Abrar Ahmed is the newest enrollment to the Test Cricket Team of Pakistan. Abrar Ahmed is a 24-year-old mystery spinner. He announced his arrival at the Test level with a remarkable set of numbers on his debut. This was the only story in town at the end of a hectic opening day in Multan. Babar Azam stayed on the pitch and continuously defied Mark Wood’s deliveries. Mark Wood’s fastest delivery of the day was at 97 mph. However, Babar Azam stood his ground delivering a commanding 61 not out. Pakistan had closed on 107 for 2 after 28 overs in response to England's absurd 281 all out after 51.4 overs. Abrar Ahmad has officially entered his international cricket career with this England versus Pakistan match. Quite Shockingly, he was able to take a wicket at just his fifth b...