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PCB Decides to Appoint Mohammad Rizwan as Vice-Captain
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PCB Decides to Appoint Mohammad Rizwan as Vice-Captain

On Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to appoint wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain. PCB makes the new decision to choosing batter Mohammad Rizwan to be the vice-captain of Pakistan’s cricket team. He is a renowned wicketkeeper and a skilled batter. Earlier, 31-year-old Rizwan was appointed as the vice-captain of Pakistan’s T20 team.  Recently, Babar Azam was appointed again as captain of Pakistan’s one-day cricket team. This happened just before the T20I series against New Zealand. These matches will take place in Pakistan.  The captain, coaches, and selection committee decided together about this selection. Also, they all agreed that Mohammad Rizwan should be the vice-captain. This means he will help the captain lead the team.  Ri...
PCB Reappointed Babar Azam as Captain in White Ball Cricket
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PCB Reappointed Babar Azam as Captain in White Ball Cricket

On Sunday, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi appointed Babar Azam as the captain of the Pakistan men’s White Ball cricket team. He will lead the team in both ODI and T20 formats.  The selection of Babar Azam to lead Pakistan’s One Day International (ODI) and Twenty-20 (T20) cricket teams marks a significant turn of events in the cricketing landscape of the nation.  With the recommendation of Pakistan’s Cricket Board selection committee, Babar has been selected as the captain for white-ball cricket. The decision to replace Shaheen Shah Afridi comes ahead of Pakistan’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand. It is scheduled to begin on April 18, 2024.  This announcement comes after a period of transition for Babr Azam, who previously held the ODI captaincy but was temporarily...
Fast Bowler Haris Rauf Out of PSL with Shoulder Injury
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Fast Bowler Haris Rauf Out of PSL with Shoulder Injury

Haris Rauf unfortunately suffered a shoulder injury during the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings. This injury has forced him to be ruled out of the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9.  This is a significant blow to the Lahore Qalandars, who are already struggling in the tournament. Lahore Qalandars' fast bowler Haris Rauf won't be playing any more matches in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) this year. He dislocated his shoulder while catching the ball during a match against Karachi Kings on Saturday. Doctors say he needs 4-6 weeks to recover from his shoulder injury. Lahore Qalandars confirmed the news in a statement, expressing their disappointment at Rauf's absence. "We are deeply saddened by Haris Rauf's injury," said captain Shaheen Shah Afridi. "It was...
PCB Plans Leadership Change After World Cup Disappointment
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PCB Plans Leadership Change After World Cup Disappointment

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove Babar Azam as the captain of the national team across all formats. Following Pakistan's disappointing performance in the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. However, the PCB is also open to exploring younger options that can provide a fresh perspective and inject new energy into the team. In the aftermath of Pakistan's disappointing performance in the World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to replace Babar Azam as the captain for all formats, according to sources. The decision, prompted by the team's below-par showing in batting, bowling, and fielding, marks the end of Babar's captaincy era. However, the PCB is also open to exploring younger options that can provide a fresh perspective and inject new energy...
PSL 9 Shuts the Door on Surrogate Advertising
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PSL 9 Shuts the Door on Surrogate Advertising

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has closed its doors to surrogate advertising. This is a significant move, as the PSL is one of the most popular sporting events in the country. Surrogate advertising is a form of advertising in which a company promotes one product or service by advertising another. The Pakistan Super League (PSL 9) is putting a stop to surrogate advertising. In the upcoming year, no franchises will be allowed to engage in this practice. The decision will be officially communicated during the Lahore Governing Council meeting on Tuesday, where the venue and final dates for next year's event will also be discussed. Surrogate advertising started in Pakistani cricket a few years ago, as foreign companies sought to establish their presence by rebranding. Many of these com...