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PCB announces men’s central contracts for 2022-23

4Jul

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PCB announces men’s central contracts for 2022-23

Babar, Hasan, Imam, Rizwan, and Shaheen receive both red and white-ball contracts. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Ahmed got a demotion to the D category. PCB announced the men's central contract on Thursday, June 30, 2022. RAWALPINDI: PCB Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim unveiled the men's central contract lists for 2022-23 on Thursday. Contract awarding red and white-ball contracts to Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Imamul Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi. The contract will go into force on Friday, July 1st. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has implemented distinct red and white-ball contracts for the first time. Four new players were included in the Emerging Category. This indicates that 33 players have signed contracts for the following 12 months. It is 13 more than the previous seaso...

Pakistani players ruling the Cricket points table proudly

16Jun

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Pakistani players ruling the Cricket points table proudly

After the amazing 3-0 clean sweep, Pakistan is ruling on the points table. Imam ul Haq reaches the second spot surpassing Virat Kohli. Babar Azam remains the Number 1 batsman in the world. This is a year for Pakistan in the sports world. A recent clean sweet against West Indies helps Pakistan to reach the 4th spot on men's cricket rankings. Moreover, the star batsman Imam Ul Haq reaches his career-best ranking in the points table. He is currently standing at the second spot with 815 points, surpassing Virat Kohli having 811 points. However, Babar Azam is holding the top crown with 892 points. Imam Ul Haq made another unique record as well. He is the second batsman who did this in his career. He posted seven consecutive 50s by his bat. Babar Azam is one step behind him with si...

Magical all-rounder Andrew Symonds Died in a car accident

16May

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Magical all-rounder Andrew Symonds Died in a car accident

Australia's finest allrounder and magical Fielder Andrew Symonds dies in an unfortunate incident. Two times World Cup winner's car was found in deteriorated condition in Queensland. The world is mourning over the loss of their beloved "Roy". The saddest news came this Sunday from the cricket world. 46 years old Australian allrounder Andrew Symonds met with an accident. His wounded body found near Hervey Range, around 50 kilometers from Townsville. Townsville was a small town Andrew chose to live after retirement. Emergency teams tried their best to rescue him. But due to severe injuries he could not make it. Police are investigating the whole case. This seems a bit suspicious to them. A single accident happen at that road in a long time. And that took the life of the beloved cric...

Pakistan to host seniors over-40 Cricket World Cup

1May

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Pakistan to host seniors over-40 Cricket World Cup

Pakistan gets hosting rights of the first-ever Seniors Over-40 Cricket World Cup. The board has already announced that the matches will be happening in six venues in Karachi from the date of Sept 23 to Oct 8 next year. As per the Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (PVCA) chairman Fawad Ijaz Khan, the World Cup Over the 40 Steering Committee had announced the decision on Tuesday. They have given the hosting rights of the Cricket World Cup Over the 40s/50s to Pakistan. The event will take place in 6 prominent venues in Karachi. It will happen from the date of Sept 23 to Oct 8 next year. The senior World Cup will feature 12 countries out of 14 registered countries. It includes teams from Pakistan, Australia, England, India, New Zealand, West Indies, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Cana...

Umar Gul appointed as Afghanistan Bowling Coach

11Apr

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Umar Gul appointed as Afghanistan Bowling Coach

Former Pakistani Pacer, Umar Gul was appointed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board to coach their bowling unit. Afghanistan bowling unit is excited to get trained under the successful pacer of his era. Umar Gul After taking Wicket Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) appoint Umar Gul as a bowling coach for 3 weeks. ACB confirmed, that if they get satisfaction, they will go for an extension surely. Umar Gul is a former Pakistan bowler. He was a fast bowler. He has played world cups for Pakistan. In the bowling unit, Umer Gul always played an important role. Many of the giants of cricket explain his supremacy and swing. He was born in the Northern Area of Peshawar, Pakistan. ACB also hired him as a consultant. He will look forward to the betterment of the bowling unit. The pacer took 427 ...