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Pak vs Zim 3rd ODI: Chamu Chibhabha wins toss, elects to bat first

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe

Pakistan and Zimbabwe cricket teams to face each other for the third one-day international (ODI) today (Tuesday).

Zimbabwe’s Chamu Chibhabha wins the toss and elected to bat first against the Green Shirts.

The third ODI match between the two teams will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The green shirts have obtained an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series and a win in the final match will take them to the top of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League points table.

The Pakistan Cricket Board will live stream the match at their YouTube channel.

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Earlier on November 01, Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 6 wickets in the second match of the series to take a decisive lead of 0-2 in the three-match series.

In the second ODI played at the Rawalpindi Stadium, the captain of the Zimbabwean team won the toss and elected to bat first.

After which the next batsmen could not increase the score significantly and Zimbabwe’s second wicket fell on the total score of 27.

Zimbabwe’s third wicket fell at 59 and Brian Chari returned to the pavilion with 25 runs, and for 25 overs the Zimbabwean team scored a total of 120 runs but another wicket.

The visiting team’s batsmen could not give any significant support to the team and after losing 3 wickets in a row, 7 players of Zimbabwe returned to the pavilion for 150 runs in 34 overs.

On October 30, Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi had grabbed five wickets and Wahab Riaz taken four as Pakistan thwarted a fighting Zimbabwe to win the first ODI by 26 runs in Rawalpindi.

Bagging the win from the first ODI match against Zimbabwe, Pakistan also claimed 10 points in the World Cup One-Day Super League, which determines the qualifiers for the next World Cup in 2023.

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PCB to provide possible assistance in promoting Cricket: Ehsan Mani

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Ehsan Mani and Zimbabwe Chairman

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani hopes all major cricketing nations are expected to visit Pakistan in next three years to play international Cricket.

Ehsan Mani along with Chairman Zimbabwe Cricket Board Tavengwa Mukuhlani arrived at Pindi Cricket Stadium today ahead of second one-day international (ODI).

Speaking about complete domestic and international Cricket calendar, Ehsan Mani praised Zimbabwe for supporting Pakistan’s efforts in reviving international Cricket in the country. He said Pakistan will reciprocate such support.

He further said that PCB is committed to provide every possible assistance and cooperation in promoting Cricket across Pakistan.

On this occasion, Chairman Zimbabwian Cricket Board expressed gratitude to Pakistan for extending marvelous hospitality to the visiting team.

Earlier in a day, Pakistan and Zimbabwe cricket teams began to face each other for the second one-day international (ODI) on Sunday.

Zimbabwe team elected to bat first after captain Chamu Chibhabha won the toss against Pakistan.

On Friday, Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi had grabbed five wickets and Wahab Riaz taken four as Pakistan thwarted a fighting Zimbabwe to win the first ODI by 26 runs in Rawalpindi.

The 15 member squad for Pakistan includes:

  1. Captain Babar Azam
  2. Imamul Haq
  3. Abid Ali
  4. Fakhr Zaman
  5. Haider Ali
  6. Mohammad Rizwan
  7. Iftikhar Ahmed
  8. Khushdal Shah
  9. Faheem Ashraf
  10. Emad Wasim
  11. Usman Qadir
  12. Wahab Riaz
  13. Shaheen Afridi
  14. Haris Rauf
  15. Musa Khan

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2nd ODI: Zimbabwe elects to bat first against Pakistan

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Pak vs Zim seond ODI today

Pakistan and Zimbabwe cricket teams to face each other for the second one-day international (ODI) today (Sunday).

Zimbabwe team elected to bat first after captain Chamu Chibhabha won the toss against Pakistan.

On Friday, Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi had grabbed five wickets and Wahab Riaz taken four as Pakistan thwarted a fighting Zimbabwe to win the first ODI by 26 runs in Rawalpindi.

Bagging the win from the first ODI match against Zimbabwe, Pakistan also claimed 10 points in the World Cup One-Day Super League, which determines the qualifiers for the next World Cup in 2023.

“Riaz is an experienced campaigner but the way Afridi has been rising as a wicket-taking bowler it is good for us,” captain Babar Azam had said at the time.

“The win is important as this is part of World Cup qualifying campaign,” he had added.

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Cricketer Azhar Ali appreciates Tabish Khan

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Tabish Khan

Pakistani cricketer Azhar Ali appreciated Tabish Khan’s performance during an online press conference and said his selection depends on the selectors.

Azhar praised Khan’s performance in domestic cricket and said,

“Credit goes to Tabish who has maintained consistency in his performance at the domestic level,” said the skipper.

“However, his selection in the national team is to be decided by the selectors as they select the team. While selecting the team they obviously consider all the factors which include age too,” he added.

It should be mentioned here that on the first day of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2020-21, Tabish Khan had bagged 38th five-wicket haul.

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PCB confirms Pakistan tour of South Africa

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PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board today confirmed the men’s national team will tour South Africa in April 2021 for three One-Day Internationals, which will be part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, and as many T20 Internationals. According to the details, the tour was scheduled to take place in September/October 2020, but was … Read more

Pak vs Zim: Shadab Khan likely to miss first ODI match due to leg strain

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Shadab Khan Pak vs Zimbabwe

Pakistan’s all-rounder cricket Shadab Khan will miss the first ODI against Zimbabwe due to an injury.

Yesterday, the 22-year-old Shadab also rested during the second intra-squad practice match in Lahore after he complained of a strain in his left leg.

It must be noted that Pakistan and Zimbabwe will lock horns on October 30 in the first ODI at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

Moreover, Shadab Khan also placed emphasis over playing aggressive cricket ahead of their three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe.

He said, “We won’t be taking Zimbabwe lightly at all. We are fully focused on the job at hand. A convincing victory against Zimbabwe will hold us in good stead when we depart for the tour of New Zealand.”

Khan also added that the team would not be taking the guests lightly adding that a win in the series would prepare them for their New Zealand tour later in December.

“We had an excellent build-up to the Zimbabwe series with the National T20 Cup. The tournament was highly competitive. Such tournaments will help narrow the gap between domestic and international levels. The revamped domestic system surely provides that opportunity to the players,” Shadab said.

Earlier, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced the men squad for One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty-20 Internationals (T20Is) against Zimbabwe.

Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, and Shoaib Malik have been dropped by the selectors.

The selectors opted for several fresh faces in the extended line-up.

Pakistan’s Men Squad against Zimbabwe

  1. Babar Azam (Captain)
  2. Fakhar Zaman
  3. Imam-Ul-Haq
  4. Abid Ali
  5. Abdullah Shafique
  6. Haider Ali
  7. Haris Sohail
  8. Iftikhar Ahmed
  9. Khushdil Shah
  10. Mohammad Hafeez
  11. Mohammad Rizwan
  12. Rohail Nazir
  13. Imad Wasim
  14. Shadab Khan
  15. Usman Qadir
  16. Zafar Gohar
  17. Fahim Ashraf
  18. Haris Sohail
  19. Mohammad Hasnain
  20. Shaheen Shah Afridi
  21. Wahab Riaz

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe Match Schedule

  • 20 Oct – Zimbabwe arrival in Islamabad
  • 21-27 Oct – Isolation period & practice
  • 28-29 Oct – Practice at Pindi Cricket Stadium
  • 30 Oct – 1st ODI, Pindi Cricket Stadium
  • 1 Nov – 2nd ODI, Pindi Cricket Stadium
  • 3 Nov – 3rd ODI Pindi Cricket Stadium
  • 4 Nov – Travel to Lahore
  • 5-6 Nov – Practice at Gaddafi Stadium
  • 7 Nov – 1st T20I Gaddafi Stadium
  • 8 Nov – 2nd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium
  • 10 Nov – 3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium
  • 12 Nov – Zimbabwe departure for Harare

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Who’s eligible to be test captain : Babar Azam or Mohammad Rizwan?

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Pakistan Test Cricket

Star batsman, Babar Azam or wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan are set to replace captain of the Pakistan Test Cricket side, Azhar Ali. Azhar replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain of Test cricket last year. Azhar’s captaincy credentials and performances with the bat were a point of concern and were questioned by cricket experts in Pakistan’s recent tour … Read more

Zimbabwe Cricket Team Reaches Islamabad

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Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe cricket team has reached the federal capital Islamabad on Tuesday to play fixtures against Pakistan. According to the details, the One Day Internationals (ODI) and Twenty 20 Internationals (T20I) series will be commencing from the 30th of October. On Monday the Pakistan Cricket Board named the 22 man squad for the series against … Read more

Babar Azam to lead the national side very first time in ODI cricket vs Zimbabwe

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Babar Azam

The Young and Energetic Pakistani Cricketer Babar Azam will lead the national side for the very first time in One Day Internationals (ODI) against Zimbabwe. According to the details, Babar Azam was appointed as the captain for the ODI, however, this will be the very first time when the National team will take on Zimbabwe … Read more

Pakistan names Squad for series against Zimbabwe

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Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board has named the 22 man squad for One Day Internationals (ODI) and Twenty 20 Internationals (T20I) against Zimbabwe. Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, and Shoaib Malik have been dropped by the selectors. According to the details the selectors opted for several fresh faces in the extended line-up. Zimbabwe will tour Pakistan later … Read more

PCB confirms player approached by bookmaker during National T20 Cup

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PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that a player was approached by a suspected bookmaker in Rawalpindi, where the National T20 Cup is currently in progress. According to PCB, the Anti-Corruption Unit carried out its own investigations, before escalating the matter to the Federal Investigating Agency (FIA) for further probe. PCB Director – Anti-Corruption and … Read more

Shoaib Akhtar reveals the name of new PCB Chief Selector

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Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as Rawalpindi Express has revealed that Muhammad Akram will be the new Chief Selector of the Pakistan Cricket team. Taking to his twitter handle, the former pacer claimed: From what my sources tell me, Muhammad Akram will be the new chief selector. Good luck to him on this … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Chief Selector

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Misbah Ul Haq

Misbah-ul-Haq has announced that he is quitting his role as Pakistan’s chief selector. He will continue as head coach. According to the details, Misbah Ul Haq will continue to serve as the head coach of the men’s team. The former skipper was under pressure over his dual responsibilities as teams head coach and chief selector, … Read more

I have no plans to announce retirement from T20s: Shoaib Malik

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Shoaib Malik

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik shared that he has no plans of retiring from the T20I cricket as his body is still fit. While giving an interview to a local media outlet, Malik said, “I’m feeling good. I’m fit. I’m active. I’m enjoying my cricket and have no plans to announce retirement from T20s – domestic … Read more

PCB revises schedule of Zimbabwe’s tour to Pakistan

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe

The Pakistan Cricket Board has revised the schedule of Zimbabwe’s cricket team’s tour. According to the details,  the three ODIs were originally scheduled for Multan, but have been moved to Rawalpindi due to logistical and operational challenges. The change in the venue also means Lahore will now stage the three Twenty20 Internationals on 7, 8, … Read more

England likely to play three T20Is in Pakistan next year

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England team in Pakistan

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has started working onto plan a brief tour to Pakistan next year.

According to International media, England is considering to tour Pakistan next year in January to play three T20Is. In the last week of January, England cricket team will be in UAE and likely to travel to Pakistan for five days.

Earlier, Pakistan cricket team toured England for three T20Is and as many Tests in COVID-19 times. Both teams played in a bio-secure environment at two venues.

In reply, many former cricketers suggested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ask ECB for a return tour.

During Pakistan’s tour to England,  Babar Azam, Emad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi did not join the squad due to following deadly virus contraction.

All-rounder Shoaib Malik also stayed in England in person and left for Australia with bowling coach Waqar Younis’ Family.

ECB had also thanked the Green shirt for coming to the UK despite COVID-19 situation.

PCB chief executive Wasim Khan also thanked the 44-member national squad for a full tour of England amidst difficult and unusual circumstances.

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National T20 Cup: Imam-ul-Haq believes Balochistan team relies on him

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Imam Ul Haq

As an international player to perform in National T20 Cup, opener Imam-ul-Haq believes that the Balochistan team relies a lot on him to score high runs. In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Imam expressed after his amazing knock of 94 in 54 against Southern Punjab, the 26-year-old thinks that openers should … Read more

Misbah, Azhar to summon before PCB Chief Executive

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Misbah Azhar

Misbah-ul-Haq, the head coach of Pakistan’s cricket team, and Test captain Azhar Ali have been summoned next week for their uninformed meeting with the Prime Minister Imran Khan related to the restoration of departmental cricket. According to the details, Misbah, Azhar, and Hafeez met the PM in September without informing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). … Read more

We all are excited to be back for camp, says Javeria Khan

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Javeria Khan

Javeria Khan, the senior cricketer of the national women’s team, has said that she is excited to be back on the field after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced to resume cricket activities for female cricketers from October 8. “We all are excited to be back for camp after seven months and are eagerly awaiting for … Read more

David Hemp appointed as Pakistan women team’s head coach

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David Hemp

Former Bermudian cricketer David Hemp has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team.

David Hemp had previously coached the Melbourne Stars’ and Victorian women’s cricket teams in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League between 2015 and 2020.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a press release said: “Hemp is a qualified UK level four coach who has had a coaching role with Australia’s team for cricketers with an intellectual disability called ‘Premier Cricket’s Prahran’ and was the director of coaching at Scotch College.”

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PCB announces 2020-21 contracts for domestic players

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PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board PCB announced transparent 2020-21 contracts for 192 domestic players, which were based strictly on criteria, performance, and forward-looking approach. According to PCB from the 192 players, 10 have been awarded A Plus category comprising leading performers from the 2019-20 first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and players part of the national squad but without … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq says there is no need for major changes for Zimbabwe series

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Misbah-ul-Haq

Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq on Saturday indicated that there may not be wholesale changes in the Pakistani team for the upcoming home series against Zimbabwe, saying that the team is already composed of young players.

While speaking to media officials in Lahore, the former captain said that the national team is already pretty young and might only need minor tweaking instead of mass chopping and changing.

“The Pakistan team is already composed of young players,” he said. “It had lost two senior players right after the World Cup.

“[In fact], we might change a thing or two to make the team even stronger.”

Explaining that the seemingly unimportant Zimbabwe home series is actually important, Misbah said: “We should keep in mind that the points earned from the ODI series would count towards World Cup qualification.”

He also underscored that finding new combinations and creating able back-ups were among his priorities while structuring the team.

The Zimbabwean side is considered one of the weakest ones in the world, leading some to suggest that the series be used to experiment with young untried talent.

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South African cricket team to tour Pakistan in 2021

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South Africa

Chief Executive Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Wasim Khan, has confirmed that South Africa will tour Pakistan in January 2021. South African cricket team will tour Pakistan in January 2021, the Chief Executive Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the news. After the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021, Pakistan will play a limited-overs series with South … Read more

Multan, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to host Zimbabwe for ODIs & T20Is

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Zimbabwe

For a three-match ODI series and as many T20Is in October-November, Multan and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host Zimbabwe. The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the statement. The confirmation by the PCB came after Zimbabwe’s government gave official confirmation of the tour to Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC). According to the details, the series will be played … Read more

PM witnesses Signing of Broadcasting Agreement between PTV and PCB

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PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that recruiting people on personal recommendations while ignoring merit in institutions weakens the system. According to the details, Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed a Domestic Cricket Broadcasting Agreement Signing ceremony in Islamabad. While addressing the ceremony, Prime Minister Imran Khan said the signing of the Domestic Cricket Broadcasting Agreement … Read more

Hasan Ali all set to make his comeback on the field after major injuries

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Hassan Ali

Cricket champion Hasan Ali will soon make a comeback from injury in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy after a long break of 7-8 months.

He has been out since February when he participated in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020.

Hasan Ali was the spearhead of the bowling line-up until his injury issues started halting his progress. Hasan Ali had suffered a back injury while playing a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match in Lahore last year which kept him out of play.

After going through a rehabilitation process at the National Cricket Academy, he was declared fit to play in the final of the tournament.

However, he suffered a rib injury again while playing in the final, sidelining him for another six weeks.

He made his much-awaited comeback in PSL 2020 for Peshawar Zalmi, but he was far from his best in the tournament.

It was apparent that he was not fully fit, and scans showed that the back injury was not fully healed.

Due to persistent injuries, the 26-year-old also missed out on PCB’s central contracts.

Hasan Ali, in 2017, was named man of the tournament for his exceptional bowling throughout the tournament. He finished as the highest wicket-taker with 13 wickets including 3 in the final against arch-rivals India.

However, the legend will finally make his comeback for Central Punjab in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, scheduled to start in October.

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Bowling coach Waqar Younis’s father passes away

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Waqar younis father passed away

Mohammad Younis, father of national cricket team bowling Coach Waqar Younis has passed away. According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Waqar Younis has left Sydney after he received the news. Pakistan Cricket Board also expressed their grief and sent their condolences. قومی کرکٹ ٹیم کے باؤلنگ کوچ وقار یونس کے والد کے انتقال پر پاکستان … Read more

Did PCB offer Shoaib Akhtar new post of chief selector?

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Shoaib Akhtar

Many reports revealed that the Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar is not in contact with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the chief selector’s post. The reports further revealed that Akhtar was not contacted by the PCB for the post of the chief selector or any other role. However, the cricket board has also dismissed all … Read more

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