London, July 11 (Ians) Claiming that “it is time for the global game to reset”, the McC World Cricket Committee (Wcc) has proposed for the International Cricket Council (Icc) to establish two strategic funds — one to sustain the Test cricket programme across the world and other for the development of the women’s game.
To help identify nations in need of support to sustain Test cricket, the Wcc has asked Icc to undertake a Test match financial audit to analyze the difference between operational costs and commercial.
This need could be subsequently addressed via a separate Test fund, established to protect the sanctity of Test match cricket, the Wcc recommended following the first meeting of 2023 in Dubai, in which it concluded that the game was at a crossroads with intervention required.
The committee has now released specific recommendations for the Icc to help ensure the long-term prosperity of the men’s and women’s international games.
To help identify nations in need of support to sustain Test cricket, the Wcc has asked Icc to undertake a Test match financial audit to analyze the difference between operational costs and commercial.
This need could be subsequently addressed via a separate Test fund, established to protect the sanctity of Test match cricket, the Wcc recommended following the first meeting of 2023 in Dubai, in which it concluded that the game was at a crossroads with intervention required.
The committee has now released specific recommendations for the Icc to help ensure the long-term prosperity of the men’s and women’s international games.
- 7/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 24 (Ians) The McC World Cricket Committee (Wcc) has shown unanimous support to the law regarding the act of bowlers running out non-strikers over leaving their ground early, calling the law not only correct and necessary but issued a ‘call for calm’ to the global game.
The Wcc, which met at the Icc headquarters in Dubai last week, said through a statement that it is now calling for calm across all levels of the game, from the grassroots level of recreational cricket to the elite level, given that the act of running out a non-striker who opts to steal ground is within the Laws of the game.
“The bowler is not the villain here. Every batter has a choice, to stay in their ground, or risk being given out if they try to steal ground. If they choose the latter, they are the ones who are breaking the Law,...
The Wcc, which met at the Icc headquarters in Dubai last week, said through a statement that it is now calling for calm across all levels of the game, from the grassroots level of recreational cricket to the elite level, given that the act of running out a non-striker who opts to steal ground is within the Laws of the game.
“The bowler is not the villain here. Every batter has a choice, to stay in their ground, or risk being given out if they try to steal ground. If they choose the latter, they are the ones who are breaking the Law,...
- 2/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, Jan 24 (Ians) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (Bcci) and its counterpart Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) are likely to have a fiery exchange during the Asian Cricket Council’s emergency board meeting on February 4, a report said on Monday.
According to the report, the point of contention for the two parties is Bcci secretary Jay Shah’s announcement on the Acc’s calendar for 2023, which the Pcb alleges was made “unilaterally” without consulting them. Jay Shah is also president of Acc.
The Pcb has sought an emergency Acc Board meeting, which Pcb chairman Najam Sethi announced will take place next month, ESPNCricinfo said in a report on Monday.
“For some time there hasn’t been any Acc Board meeting and there were a lot of decisions being made and one of them we have challenged,” Sethi said in a press conference. “Now the good news is that...
According to the report, the point of contention for the two parties is Bcci secretary Jay Shah’s announcement on the Acc’s calendar for 2023, which the Pcb alleges was made “unilaterally” without consulting them. Jay Shah is also president of Acc.
The Pcb has sought an emergency Acc Board meeting, which Pcb chairman Najam Sethi announced will take place next month, ESPNCricinfo said in a report on Monday.
“For some time there hasn’t been any Acc Board meeting and there were a lot of decisions being made and one of them we have challenged,” Sethi said in a press conference. “Now the good news is that...
- 1/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 23 (Ians) The International Cricket Council (Icc) on Monday said following an appeal by the Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb), the demerit point given to Rawalpindi pitch for the first Pakistan-England Test, held from December 1-5 last year, has been rescinded.
The Icc said in a media release that having reviewed footage of the Test Match after the Pcb appealed, the Icc appeal panel, consisting of the Icc General Manager – Cricket and Chair of the Icc Men’s Cricket Committee, were unanimous in their opinion that the guidelines had been followed by the Match Referee in accordance with Appendix A of the Pitch Monitoring Process.
At the same time, they added that there were several redeeming features — including the fact that a result was achieved following a compelling game, with 37 out of a possible 39 wickets being taken. As such, the appeal panel concluded that the wicket did not warrant the “below average” rating.
The Icc said in a media release that having reviewed footage of the Test Match after the Pcb appealed, the Icc appeal panel, consisting of the Icc General Manager – Cricket and Chair of the Icc Men’s Cricket Committee, were unanimous in their opinion that the guidelines had been followed by the Match Referee in accordance with Appendix A of the Pitch Monitoring Process.
At the same time, they added that there were several redeeming features — including the fact that a result was achieved following a compelling game, with 37 out of a possible 39 wickets being taken. As such, the appeal panel concluded that the wicket did not warrant the “below average” rating.
- 1/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 22 (Ians) Former Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) chairman Ramiz Raja showered rich praise on India opener Shubman Gill for his performances in ODIs this year, saying he has got enough potential to succeed and even compared to his opening partner, India captain Rohit Sharma.
“Shubman Gill looks like a mini-Rohit Sharma. He has extra time and looks good. He has enough potential. Aggression will also develop with time. He doesn’t need to change anything. He scored a double hundred recently,” said Raja in a video on his Youtube channel.
Gill was unbeaten on 40 in India’s successful chase of 109 against New Zealand at Raipur, while Rohit top-scored with an eye-catchy 51. “Batting was easy for India because they have an outstanding batter like Rohit Sharma. He plays exceedingly well. He is an amazing striker of hook-and-pull shots, so a 108-run chase becomes easy,” added Raja, a former Pakistan cricketer.
“Shubman Gill looks like a mini-Rohit Sharma. He has extra time and looks good. He has enough potential. Aggression will also develop with time. He doesn’t need to change anything. He scored a double hundred recently,” said Raja in a video on his Youtube channel.
Gill was unbeaten on 40 in India’s successful chase of 109 against New Zealand at Raipur, while Rohit top-scored with an eye-catchy 51. “Batting was easy for India because they have an outstanding batter like Rohit Sharma. He plays exceedingly well. He is an amazing striker of hook-and-pull shots, so a 108-run chase becomes easy,” added Raja, a former Pakistan cricketer.
- 1/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Karachi, Dec 26 (Ians) The Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board’s (Pcb) Management Committee Najam Sethi said Monday that the board would follow the government’s advice on touring India for next year’s Icc T20 World Cup, media reports said.
Sethi said that Pakistan and India cricket issues are beyond the cricket board’s control and the government always decides them, Geo News reported
“We will obey whatever the government would suggest to us and we will seek the government’s advice when the time arrives, similar to the last time I was the chairman,” he said, Geo News reported.
“As far as the Asia Cup is concerned, I will go to Acc (Asian Cricket Council) and see what the situation is; we’ll take a decision which is in the better interest of the game;
“We have to see what other board’s position is, we have to play cricket with everyone,...
Sethi said that Pakistan and India cricket issues are beyond the cricket board’s control and the government always decides them, Geo News reported
“We will obey whatever the government would suggest to us and we will seek the government’s advice when the time arrives, similar to the last time I was the chairman,” he said, Geo News reported.
“As far as the Asia Cup is concerned, I will go to Acc (Asian Cricket Council) and see what the situation is; we’ll take a decision which is in the better interest of the game;
“We have to see what other board’s position is, we have to play cricket with everyone,...
- 12/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Dec 17 (Ians) There may be a change of guard in the Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) as the latest developments suggest that Ramiz Raja might be replaced as the board’s chairman, media reports said.
Geo News reported citing sources on Saturday that former chairman of Pcb, Najam Sethi, is a strong candidate for the post. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also hinted at replacing Raja with Sethi, they said.
Reportedly, Sharif had a luncheon with Sethi in Lahore.
“Pcb’s constitution of 2014 should be restored. After its restoration, departmental sports will be revived,” said sources, quoting the premier.
The sources said that the secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (Ipc) has forwarded the summary regarding the changing of the chairman to the Prime Minister’s House, Geo News reported.
The Prime Minister can order the reinstatement of the 2014’s Pcb constitution, added the sources.
Reports of Raja...
Geo News reported citing sources on Saturday that former chairman of Pcb, Najam Sethi, is a strong candidate for the post. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also hinted at replacing Raja with Sethi, they said.
Reportedly, Sharif had a luncheon with Sethi in Lahore.
“Pcb’s constitution of 2014 should be restored. After its restoration, departmental sports will be revived,” said sources, quoting the premier.
The sources said that the secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (Ipc) has forwarded the summary regarding the changing of the chairman to the Prime Minister’s House, Geo News reported.
The Prime Minister can order the reinstatement of the 2014’s Pcb constitution, added the sources.
Reports of Raja...
- 12/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Karachi, Dec 16 (Ians) Azhar Ali, considered as one of Pakistan’s most successful batters in red-ball cricket, announced on Friday that he would be retiring from Test cricket following the third and final match of the series against England, which begins on Saturday.
The Karachi Test against England will be Ali’s last and 97th Test match for Pakistan, since he made his debut in the format against Australia at Lord’s in 2010. Till now, he has amassed 7,097 runs in 96 matches at an average of 42.49, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries.
“It has been a great honour and privilege for me to represent my country at the highest level. Deciding on when to call it a day is always tough, but, after contemplating deeply, I realised that this is the right time for me to retire from Test cricket.
There are many people who I am grateful to in this strenuous, yet beautiful journey.
The Karachi Test against England will be Ali’s last and 97th Test match for Pakistan, since he made his debut in the format against Australia at Lord’s in 2010. Till now, he has amassed 7,097 runs in 96 matches at an average of 42.49, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries.
“It has been a great honour and privilege for me to represent my country at the highest level. Deciding on when to call it a day is always tough, but, after contemplating deeply, I realised that this is the right time for me to retire from Test cricket.
There are many people who I am grateful to in this strenuous, yet beautiful journey.
- 12/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Dec 13 (Ians) The pitch in Rawalpindi that was used during the first Test between Pakistan and England from December 1-5 has received a ‘below average’ rating from the Icc.
This is the second demerit point for the venue this year. The pitch used for the first Test between Pakistan and Australia in March, where 1187 runs were scored overall and only 14 wickets fell across five days, was also rated as “below average”.
While the opening Test of the series, which England managed to win by 74 runs after scoring 506 runs on Day One, yielded seven centuries from batters in both teams, the pitch came under fire for providing bowlers with very little assistance throughout the five-day contest.
Pcb chairman Ramiz Raja had earlier labelled the pitch as ’embarrassing’ during lunch break on Day Two of the Test match and now the Icc seems to agree with it.
“It was a...
This is the second demerit point for the venue this year. The pitch used for the first Test between Pakistan and Australia in March, where 1187 runs were scored overall and only 14 wickets fell across five days, was also rated as “below average”.
While the opening Test of the series, which England managed to win by 74 runs after scoring 506 runs on Day One, yielded seven centuries from batters in both teams, the pitch came under fire for providing bowlers with very little assistance throughout the five-day contest.
Pcb chairman Ramiz Raja had earlier labelled the pitch as ’embarrassing’ during lunch break on Day Two of the Test match and now the Icc seems to agree with it.
“It was a...
- 12/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Islamabad, Nov 25 (Ians) The Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) chief Ramiz Raja has said that the Pakistan cricket team won’t travel to India for the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023 if the Men in Blue don’t visit the neighbouring country for the next year’s Asia Cup.
The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to be played in Pakistan in September of next year. However, Bcci secretary Jay Shah, who is also the president of the Asian Cricket Council (Acc) last month said that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan for the Continental championship and demanded that the event be moved to a neutral venue.
Shah’s comment had ruffled some feathers in Pakistan then and Pcb requested the Asian Cricket Council to convene an emergency meeting.
In the latest development, the Pcb chief once again reiterated his stance on the tussle.
“If Pakistan doesn’t take...
The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to be played in Pakistan in September of next year. However, Bcci secretary Jay Shah, who is also the president of the Asian Cricket Council (Acc) last month said that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan for the Continental championship and demanded that the event be moved to a neutral venue.
Shah’s comment had ruffled some feathers in Pakistan then and Pcb requested the Asian Cricket Council to convene an emergency meeting.
In the latest development, the Pcb chief once again reiterated his stance on the tussle.
“If Pakistan doesn’t take...
- 11/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Nov 12 (Ians) Legendary Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist sees passion and unconditional commitment behind his former opening partner Matthew Hayden having a successful time with Pakistan as their team mentor in the ongoing Mens T20 World Cup.
The unflappable Hayden, seen as one of the greatest openers ever produced by Australia, has been a glove-like fit for Pakistan as their team mentor in the ongoing showpiece event. Brought in by Pcb Chairman Ramiz Raja, Hayden has propelled the side from the brink of elimination to reach the title clash against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
“I would say his passion and his unconditional commitment to the role, which has been obvious for everyone to see. Those little snippets show just how much he invests himself into any commitment that he has, any relationship that he has.”
“So it’s far from just being a job opportunity to...
The unflappable Hayden, seen as one of the greatest openers ever produced by Australia, has been a glove-like fit for Pakistan as their team mentor in the ongoing showpiece event. Brought in by Pcb Chairman Ramiz Raja, Hayden has propelled the side from the brink of elimination to reach the title clash against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
“I would say his passion and his unconditional commitment to the role, which has been obvious for everyone to see. Those little snippets show just how much he invests himself into any commitment that he has, any relationship that he has.”
“So it’s far from just being a job opportunity to...
- 11/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Oct 16 (Ians) Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup-winning captain Younis Khan and their first Test captain Abdul Hafeez Kardar on Sunday were inducted into the Pcb Hall of Fame. The duo has joined Abdul Qadir, Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Zaheer Abbas in the illustrious group.
“The two gentlemen will always remain shining stars of Pakistan cricket and idols for the future generations,” said Ramiz Raja, Pcb chairman, in an official statement.
Younis was inducted immediately after becoming eligible as the Pcb Hall of Fame regulations require a player should have played his last international match, at least, five years before. Younis’ last international match was in Dominica in May 2017 — the Test which Pakistan won with six balls remaining to clinch their maiden series win in the Caribbean.
He featured in the third most Tests for Pakistan (118) in which he accumulated most...
“The two gentlemen will always remain shining stars of Pakistan cricket and idols for the future generations,” said Ramiz Raja, Pcb chairman, in an official statement.
Younis was inducted immediately after becoming eligible as the Pcb Hall of Fame regulations require a player should have played his last international match, at least, five years before. Younis’ last international match was in Dominica in May 2017 — the Test which Pakistan won with six balls remaining to clinch their maiden series win in the Caribbean.
He featured in the third most Tests for Pakistan (118) in which he accumulated most...
- 10/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Perth, Oct 10 (Ians) Ace India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin responded to the comments made by Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) Chairman Ramiz Raja, saying respect for the opposition doesn’t come from victories and defeats.
A couple of days ago, Raja had made a huge statement on Dawn News, saying that the “one-billion-dollar” Indian team had started to respect Pakistan following the Babar Azam-led side defeating them in last year’s T20 World Cup and this year’s Asia Cup in the UAE.
“I didn’t know he made that statement. But look, it’s a game of cricket. We don’t play so often, the rivalry is big. It means a lot to the people from both countries. But at the end of the day whatever you may say as a cricketer and someone who is playing the sport, you do understand that wins and losses are part of the game.
A couple of days ago, Raja had made a huge statement on Dawn News, saying that the “one-billion-dollar” Indian team had started to respect Pakistan following the Babar Azam-led side defeating them in last year’s T20 World Cup and this year’s Asia Cup in the UAE.
“I didn’t know he made that statement. But look, it’s a game of cricket. We don’t play so often, the rivalry is big. It means a lot to the people from both countries. But at the end of the day whatever you may say as a cricketer and someone who is playing the sport, you do understand that wins and losses are part of the game.
- 10/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Oct 8 (Ians) Ramiz Raja, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb), gave a huge update on the availability of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, saying that the left-arm fast bowler feels he will be ready to play in Pakistan’s opening match of T20 World Cup against India on October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Afridi had sustained a right knee ligament injury during Pakistan’s first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle and has been out of action ever since, missing the Asia Cup, seven T20Is at home against England and the ongoing tri-series in New Zealand, which also features Bangladesh.
“I had spoken to Shaheen the day before (on Wednesday). He said, ‘I haven’t felt this fit in a while’. So, the progress is very good. His doctor has sent me videos of him, where he is 90 per cent fit. He feels he will...
Afridi had sustained a right knee ligament injury during Pakistan’s first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle and has been out of action ever since, missing the Asia Cup, seven T20Is at home against England and the ongoing tri-series in New Zealand, which also features Bangladesh.
“I had spoken to Shaheen the day before (on Wednesday). He said, ‘I haven’t felt this fit in a while’. So, the progress is very good. His doctor has sent me videos of him, where he is 90 per cent fit. He feels he will...
- 10/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Oct 6 (Ians) The Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) on Thursday announced the start of the inaugural women’s league, which will run alongside season eight of the Pakistan Super League (Psl) at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, from March 3-18 next year.
“I am delighted to announce the women’s league. This league will attract young women cricketers to this great sport and help our current players further enhance their skills when they will get to share dug-outs with the overseas players. The league will feature present and past trailblazers in women’s cricket in what promises to be an exciting 13-match event,” said Pcb Chairman Ramiz Raja in an official statement.
The final of the inaugural women’s league, set to join the world of women’s T20 franchise cricket, will be a standalone fixture between the top-two sides following 12 league matches and will take place a day before...
“I am delighted to announce the women’s league. This league will attract young women cricketers to this great sport and help our current players further enhance their skills when they will get to share dug-outs with the overseas players. The league will feature present and past trailblazers in women’s cricket in what promises to be an exciting 13-match event,” said Pcb Chairman Ramiz Raja in an official statement.
The final of the inaugural women’s league, set to join the world of women’s T20 franchise cricket, will be a standalone fixture between the top-two sides following 12 league matches and will take place a day before...
- 10/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, Sep 20 (Ians) The International Cricket Council (Icc) on Tuesday made the ban on the use of saliva to polsih the ball a permanent affair, while also introducing a clause whereby any “unfair” and “deliberate movement” while the bowler is running in to bowl could now result in the umpire awarding five penalty runs to the batting side, in addition to a call of ‘dead ball’.
The Icc has announced several changes to its ‘playing conditions’ after the Chief Executives’ Committee (Cec) ratified the recommendations from the Sourav Ganguly-led Men’s Cricket Committee.
The main changes to the playing conditions come into effect from October 1, 2022, which means they will be applicable in the Icc T20 World Cup in Australia from October 16.
In a statement on the use of saliva to polish the ball, Icc said, “This prohibition has been in place for over two years in international cricket as...
The Icc has announced several changes to its ‘playing conditions’ after the Chief Executives’ Committee (Cec) ratified the recommendations from the Sourav Ganguly-led Men’s Cricket Committee.
The main changes to the playing conditions come into effect from October 1, 2022, which means they will be applicable in the Icc T20 World Cup in Australia from October 16.
In a statement on the use of saliva to polish the ball, Icc said, “This prohibition has been in place for over two years in international cricket as...
- 9/20/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Sep 15 (Ians) Asad Rauf, the former Pakistan umpire who was part of the Icc Elite List for many years, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) chief Ramiz Raja confirmed this in a tweet on Thursday.
“Saddened to hear about the passing of Asad Rauf. Not only was he a good umpire but also had a wicked sense of humour. He always put a smile on my face and will continue to do so whenever I think about him. Many sympathies with his family for their loss,” Ramiz Raja tweeted.
Rauf, who umpired his first Odi in 2000 and his first Test in 2005, was in 2006, named in Icc’s Elite Panel. He was a part of the Elite Panel till 2013 and officiated 64 Tests, 139 ODIs, 28 T20Is and 11 women’s T20Is as either umpire or TV umpire.
He also officiated in 40 First Class matches, 26 List A matches and 89 T20s overall,...
“Saddened to hear about the passing of Asad Rauf. Not only was he a good umpire but also had a wicked sense of humour. He always put a smile on my face and will continue to do so whenever I think about him. Many sympathies with his family for their loss,” Ramiz Raja tweeted.
Rauf, who umpired his first Odi in 2000 and his first Test in 2005, was in 2006, named in Icc’s Elite Panel. He was a part of the Elite Panel till 2013 and officiated 64 Tests, 139 ODIs, 28 T20Is and 11 women’s T20Is as either umpire or TV umpire.
He also officiated in 40 First Class matches, 26 List A matches and 89 T20s overall,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Sep 9 (Ians) Australia batting great Matthew Hayden on Friday was named as Pakistan’s team mentor for the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup in October-November, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb).
This will be Hayden’s second stint with the Pakistan side after being their consultant batting coach during last year’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, where the side reached the semifinals after defeating India, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia in the Super 10 league matches.
“I am extremely excited to be reuniting with the Pakistan team as their mentor for the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia and can’t wait to join the culture again and feel the spirit of One Nation One Passion. I have seen how Pakistan have been performing in the Acc T20 Asia Cup and Sunday’s win over India was brilliant.
“I think this Pakistan side has...
This will be Hayden’s second stint with the Pakistan side after being their consultant batting coach during last year’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, where the side reached the semifinals after defeating India, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia in the Super 10 league matches.
“I am extremely excited to be reuniting with the Pakistan team as their mentor for the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia and can’t wait to join the culture again and feel the spirit of One Nation One Passion. I have seen how Pakistan have been performing in the Acc T20 Asia Cup and Sunday’s win over India was brilliant.
“I think this Pakistan side has...
- 9/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sharjah, Sep 8 (Ians) The Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) chairman Ramiz Raja on Thursday said that board will write to the Icc to “lodge a protest” over the crowd trouble following the Afghanistan-Pakistan match at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
During Pakistan’s run-chase on Wednesday night, Asif Ali and fast bowler Fareed Ahmad Malik got involved in a massive war of wards. After the dismissal, Asif was seen charging towards Malik raising his bat at his face.
Both players exchanged heated words before Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Umarzai, Pakistan’s Hasan Ali and umpires intervened to calm things down. Later, the match resumed and Pakistan beat Afghanistan by one wicket to book their place in the final.
Following the see-saw game, the crowd trouble erupted in the stands. Several Afghanistan fans were detained by the Sharjah police following the incident. However, no arrests were made, an ESPNcricinfo report said.
During Pakistan’s run-chase on Wednesday night, Asif Ali and fast bowler Fareed Ahmad Malik got involved in a massive war of wards. After the dismissal, Asif was seen charging towards Malik raising his bat at his face.
Both players exchanged heated words before Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Umarzai, Pakistan’s Hasan Ali and umpires intervened to calm things down. Later, the match resumed and Pakistan beat Afghanistan by one wicket to book their place in the final.
Following the see-saw game, the crowd trouble erupted in the stands. Several Afghanistan fans were detained by the Sharjah police following the incident. However, no arrests were made, an ESPNcricinfo report said.
- 9/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Aug 28 (Ians) The Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) on Sunday announced the gate earnings coming from Pakistan’s first T20I against England, to be held at the National Stadium in Karachi on September 20, will be donated to the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022.
Earlier, it was announced that the Babar Azam-led side will wear black armbands in their opening match of Group A in Asia Cup 2022 against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday evening to express solidarity with the victims and their families affected by the floods.
Heavy downpour has continued to pummel parts of Pakistan already battered by calamitous floods of epic proportions, unleashing death and destruction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Kp), Balochistan and Sindh provinces.
Scores of people have died in Kp, where heavy rains have triggered devastating floods in rivers and streams that also swept away several homes near their banks. Balochistan...
Earlier, it was announced that the Babar Azam-led side will wear black armbands in their opening match of Group A in Asia Cup 2022 against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday evening to express solidarity with the victims and their families affected by the floods.
Heavy downpour has continued to pummel parts of Pakistan already battered by calamitous floods of epic proportions, unleashing death and destruction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Kp), Balochistan and Sindh provinces.
Scores of people have died in Kp, where heavy rains have triggered devastating floods in rivers and streams that also swept away several homes near their banks. Balochistan...
- 8/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Karachi, June 26 (Ians) The Pakistan men’s cricket team will participate in a tri-nation series in New Zealand before the start of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) Chairman Ramiz Raja confirmed on Sunday. He added that the series will be excellent preparation for the conditions they will encounter in Australia during the […]...
- 6/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, June 24 (Ians) Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) Chairman Ramiz Raja on Friday sought to build a relationship with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying he is not in contact with Imran Khan since his ouster from the Pm office. In a press conference today, after the 69th meeting of the Pcb Board of Governors, Ramiz […]...
- 6/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, April 6 (Ians) Ramiz Raja, the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb), on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Cricket Australia (CA) for the successful completion of the multi-format series against Pakistan. The multi-format series began in March with Australia winning three-match Test series 1-0, which was followed by Pakistan taking the Odi series 2-1 and […]...
- 4/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Sep 22 (Ians) Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has said that if one goes by the statement shared by the England and Wales Cricket Board on pulling out of their tour in October, there is “no quote related to security”. The newly appointed Pcb chief went on to say that he is frustrated […]...
- 9/22/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, June 14 (Ians) Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim and Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce have been voted as players of the month for May, the International Cricket Council (Icc) announced on Monday.
Rahim, who won the Icc men's player of the month award, played one Test and three ODIs against Sri Lanka in the month of May where he helped Bangladesh win their first Odi series against Sri Lanka by scoring 125 in the second game.
"Even after 15 years at the highest level, Mushfiqur has not lost his appetite for run-making. He was at his imperious best in the one-day series at home against Sri Lanka, a picture of consistency with the highlight being 125 in the second match which helped his side secure a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series," said Vvs Laxman as an Icc Voting Academy representative.
"What made his feat even more notable was that it was Bangladesh's first-ever...
Rahim, who won the Icc men's player of the month award, played one Test and three ODIs against Sri Lanka in the month of May where he helped Bangladesh win their first Odi series against Sri Lanka by scoring 125 in the second game.
"Even after 15 years at the highest level, Mushfiqur has not lost his appetite for run-making. He was at his imperious best in the one-day series at home against Sri Lanka, a picture of consistency with the highlight being 125 in the second match which helped his side secure a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series," said Vvs Laxman as an Icc Voting Academy representative.
"What made his feat even more notable was that it was Bangladesh's first-ever...
- 6/14/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, Feb 2 (Ians) The International Cricket Council (Icc) on Tuesday announced the nominees for the inaugural Icc Player of the Month Awards, in which India's Rishabh Pant and England's Joe Root have found a place in the men's category.
Pant played two Tests against Australia where he scored a 97 at Sydney to ensure a draw before an unbeaten 89 at Brisbane that led India to a historic Border-Gavaskar series win.
Root, on the other hand, played two Tests against Sri Lanka, where he scored a 228 and 186 and led his team to a 2-0 Test series victory. The third nominee in the category, Ireland's Paul Stirling played two ODIs against UAE and three ODIs against Afghanistan, where he scored three centuries.
Meanwhile, Diana Baig of Pakistan, South Africa's Shabnim Ismail and her compatriot all-rounder Marizanne Kapp have found a place in the women's category. Baig played three ODIs and two T20Is against South Africa,...
Pant played two Tests against Australia where he scored a 97 at Sydney to ensure a draw before an unbeaten 89 at Brisbane that led India to a historic Border-Gavaskar series win.
Root, on the other hand, played two Tests against Sri Lanka, where he scored a 228 and 186 and led his team to a 2-0 Test series victory. The third nominee in the category, Ireland's Paul Stirling played two ODIs against UAE and three ODIs against Afghanistan, where he scored three centuries.
Meanwhile, Diana Baig of Pakistan, South Africa's Shabnim Ismail and her compatriot all-rounder Marizanne Kapp have found a place in the women's category. Baig played three ODIs and two T20Is against South Africa,...
- 2/2/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Ranveer Singh's stint as a commentator grabbed attention during the India-Pakistan match at Icc Cricket World Cup 2019, but what really got the social media world talking was his unique outfit and a hug that actor shared with India skipper Virat Kohli after the team won.
Ranveer went over to the field and gave Virat a congratulatory hug after India on Sunday beat Pakistan by 89 runs (via the Duckworth-Lewis method) in their rain-interrupted 2019 Icc World Cup clash at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium.
The match also marked the debut of the actor, who will be seen as former India skipper Kapil Dev in "83", a film about India's 1983 World Cup victory, as a commentator. He did it for Star Sports alongside cricket stars Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag.
He lent it an entertainment factor with a segment where he interacted with cricket stars such as Gavaskar, Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Brian Lara and Ramiz Raja.
Ranveer went over to the field and gave Virat a congratulatory hug after India on Sunday beat Pakistan by 89 runs (via the Duckworth-Lewis method) in their rain-interrupted 2019 Icc World Cup clash at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium.
The match also marked the debut of the actor, who will be seen as former India skipper Kapil Dev in "83", a film about India's 1983 World Cup victory, as a commentator. He did it for Star Sports alongside cricket stars Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag.
He lent it an entertainment factor with a segment where he interacted with cricket stars such as Gavaskar, Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Brian Lara and Ramiz Raja.
- 6/17/2019
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh made his commentary debut with Star Sports alongside cricket stars Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag for Icc Cricket World Cup 2019.
Ranveer, known for his passion for cricket, entertained fans with a segment where he interacted with cricket stars such as Gavaskar, Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Brian Lara and Ramiz Raja, read a statement.
Also Read:?Cwc 2019: Ranveer Singh's cool yet quirky style mantras decoded!
Ranveer talked about his experience on watching the India-Pakistan match live on Sunday.
"It's raining legends, and for me, it's like dream come true; sitting next to Virender Sehwag - we are chatting and commentating.
"The India-Pakistan match is happening; one side I see Sachin Tendulkar and the other side I see Brian Lara, Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram - it's a great feeling."
The actor is currently tied up with "83", a film based on India's historic victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
Ranveer, known for his passion for cricket, entertained fans with a segment where he interacted with cricket stars such as Gavaskar, Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Brian Lara and Ramiz Raja, read a statement.
Also Read:?Cwc 2019: Ranveer Singh's cool yet quirky style mantras decoded!
Ranveer talked about his experience on watching the India-Pakistan match live on Sunday.
"It's raining legends, and for me, it's like dream come true; sitting next to Virender Sehwag - we are chatting and commentating.
"The India-Pakistan match is happening; one side I see Sachin Tendulkar and the other side I see Brian Lara, Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram - it's a great feeling."
The actor is currently tied up with "83", a film based on India's historic victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
- 6/16/2019
- GlamSham
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