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Amid “Smoking” Row, Retired Imad Wasim Makes Himself Available For Pakistan Selection

March 20, 2024 admin

Imad Wasim had retired in November 2023 to focus on playing franchise cricket.© AFP Four months after retiring from international cricket, Pakistan spin all-rounder Imad Wasim has made himself available for national selection after playing a key role in Islamabad United’s title triumph in the PSL. The 35-year old had retired in November 2023, saying…

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Fighting halted on Afghanistan-Pakistan border after skirmishes: Taliban

March 19, 2024 admin

Fighting has stopped on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border after Pakistani air strikes sparked skirmishes, a Taliban government spokesman said on March 19. “The situation is calm, the fighting has stopped,” Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told AFP. Pakistan carried out strikes in the border areas in Khost and Paktika provinces in Afghanistan early on March 18….

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“Not Even Thinking About Champions Trophy Going Out Of Pakistan”: Board Chief

March 19, 2024 admin

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi in a press conference© X (Twitter) Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year’s Champions Trophy being moved out of his country despite the never-ending speculation surrounding India’s participation in the event. Addressing a media conference here on Monday night during the…

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USD 2 Million Offer Turned Down, ‘Upset’ Shane Watson Refuses To Coach Pakistan Team

March 18, 2024 admin

File photo of Shane Watson Pakistan’s search for a foreign coach has hit hurdles with former Australian allrounder Shane Watson and former West Indian captain Darren Sammy dropping out of the race for the next head coach of the national team. While Sammy turned down approaches by the PCB citing he is already contracted with…

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Imran Khan demands high treason proceedings against Pak poll mandate thieves

March 17, 2024 admin

Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has sought high treason proceedings against officials who allegedly stole his party’s mandate in the February general elections and allowed the rival PML-N and the PPP to form a coalition government. Mr. Khan’s remarks came as he spoke to reporters on Saturday after the hearing of the Al-Qadir…

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Trouble In Pakistan Cricket Team? Young Fast Bowler Reveals ‘Culture Of Insecurity’

March 17, 2024 admin

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has come out in the open about the culture of insecurity in the national side, saying senior players are afraid of taking breaks to rest their bodies, fearing replacement by younger players. Shah, who was ruled out of the 50-over World Cup in India last year due to a shoulder…

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Sri Lanka Appoint Ex-Pakistan Pacer Aaqib Javed As Fast Bowling Coach Until T20 World Cup

March 16, 2024 admin

Aaqib Javed, a 1992 World Cup winner, is currently serving a dual role at Lahore Qalandars.© AFP Sri Lanka on Saturday appointed former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed as their fast-bowling coach until the completion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June. Javed, a 1992 World Cup winner, is currently serving as the Director…

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Pakistan Super League Team Receives Five-Run Penalty For ‘Illegal Fielding’ In Bizarre Incident

March 15, 2024 admin

Pakistan Super League team concedes five runs for ‘illegal fielding’© X (formerly Twitter) Peshawar Zalmi were awarded five penalty runs after a throw from the Multan Sultans fielder hit Mohammad Rizwan’s wicket-keeping glove which was lying on the ground during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 match on Thursday. Zalmi batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore played the ball…

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Pakistan To Host ODI Tri-Series After 20 Years Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025

March 15, 2024 admin

Pakistan cricket team in action© AFP Pakistan’s Cricket Board said on Friday it will host South Africa and New Zealand in a one-day international tri-series, the country’s first tournament involving three nations after a gap of 20 years. The series was greenlit on the sidelines of an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in Dubai, according…

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Pakistan To Miss Out On Hosting Champions Trophy 2025? Report Says “ICC Will Never…”

March 15, 2024 admin

A ‘hybrid model’ to host next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains an option as India’s participation cannot be decided by the ICC if there is a government policy against it, a source in the governing body’s all-powerful executive board told PTI on Friday. The ICC board meeting is currently underway in Dubai. The Champions…

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