Pakistan’s female cricketer Diana Baig says she plans to help female sports stars of Gilgit-Baltistan in terms of their future.
“I started at the age of 15 to 16 years and I had to struggle a bit,” the fast-bowler said. “I faced difficulties in finding grounds to train. Then I shifted to Islamabad for that.”
“I don’t want the girls from Gilgit to face the problems that I went through. My plan is to help them secure their future.”
Pakistan’s national cricket team of men will arrive in Derby today Monday for the second leg of their training and practice camp ahead of their first test starting from 5 August at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pakistan was at Worcester under a 14-day period of isolation, where they practiced and played two practice intrasquad practice matches. [embedpost … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced to refund Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 ticket cost for the remaining four matches that were called off due to coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan, from next week.
However, the ticket refunds will be carried out in two phases:
During the first phase, which runs from 13th July to 5th August, the tickets of the five group matches along with the 29th February washed-out contest in Rawalpindi will be returned.
The second phase will run from 6-29th August during which the tickets of the Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the Final will be repaid.
The six-week-long refund process is the only opportunity for all customers to receive their refunds.
The tickets will be processed daily from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm from the designated TCS Express Centres in Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Burewala, Chakwal, DG Khan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Jhang, Karachi, Khanewal, Lahore, Layyah, Lodhran, Mian Channu, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Raiwind, Rawalpindi, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Sialkot, Sukkur, and Vehari.
To avail the cash refund, the ticket holders should provide original, untampered tickets which will be validated by the TCS staff.
Wearing masks have been made mandatory for entering the TCS Express Centres for the ticket holders to curb the spread of Covid-19. The holders should strictly follow the precautionary measures provided by the government.
Moreover, the PCB is looking to organize the remaining PSL matches in November this year, however, it will result in losses worth millions to the board.
Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi impressed for opposing sides during the first day of Pakistan’s second intra-squad clash.
Babar Azam’s side, PCB Green, made 318-8 in their 90 overs with the help of some impressive batting from Babar (82 retired not out) and Abid Ali (71), while wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan was unbeaten on 47.
Meanwhile, Young pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of the bunch among the bowlers as he claimed 4-91 and was well-supported by the experienced Muhammad Abbas, who claimed 2-49 himself.
PCB Green batting first in the two-day match at New Road Ground, Worcester.
PCB Green 96 for 1. pic.twitter.com/fZjbaGi5PV
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 11, 2020
Former legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi has announced that Pakistan team will have his namesake foundation’s logo featured on their playing kits for the upcoming Test and T20I series against England.
Taking to Twitter, Afridi in response to a tweet from Pak Passion’s Saj Sajid who suggested that the team should have logos of local charity organizations in the event that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fails to find sponsors.
He broke the news, saying: “We’re delighted that the Shahid Afridi Foundation logo will be featured on Pakistan playing kits since we are charity partners to PCB. Thanking Wasim Khan and the PCB for their continued support & wishing our boys all the very best with the tour.”
We’re delighted that the @SAFoundationN logo will be featured on the Pakistan playing kits, since we are charity partners to @TheRealPCB. Thanking #WasimKhan & the PCB for their continued support & wishing our boys all the very best with the tour #HopeNotOut https://t.co/v8fvodh0iN
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 8, 2020
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the departure of the third batch of cricketers to England.
According to the details, the third batch of Pakistan’s cricketers have departed for the tour of England.
The PCB shared images of the players leaving for the bilateral tour, which comprises of a three-match Test series and three T20Is.
The third group of Pakistan squad departs for England.#ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/zwwCu1vLvl
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 8, 2020
The first Test between England and Pakistan will be played in Manchester from August 5. Southampton will host the remaining two Test matches that will begin on August 13 and August 21.
The side will return to Manchester for the three T20Is which will be played on August 28, August 30 and September 1.
Pakistan’s Test skipper Azhar Ali has said he will be stressing on adaptability as international cricket heads into a new era following the coronavirus break.
“There are some areas where we have to adapt,” Azhar said in an interview with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
“In this weather, it is only the fast-bowlers who sweat so it was a challenge for us to shine the ball but that’s something which will change as the weather continues to get warm.”
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned players from shining the ball with saliva as part of the safety measures against the coronavirus.
He added that the regulations introduced to prevent the spread of the disease will have an affect on the over rate. “The most challenging thing, however, was that the bowlers had to put their sweaters and caps outside the boundary rope due to which managing the over rate was getting a bit difficult. Especially, in Yasir Shah’s case he fields in the circle but had to go all the way to the boundary to put his things but I am comfortable that we will adapt to these changes as we still have a two-day and two four-day matches to play.”
England Cricket Board confirmed dates and venues for Pakistan’s three-Test tour, with the series starting at Old Trafford on August 5.
International cricket returns on Wednesday following the coronavirus lockdown when England play the first match of their three-Test series against West Indies at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, followed by two matches at Old Trafford, in Manchester.
The first match of the Pakistan series will also take place at Old Trafford, with the second two at the Ageas Bowl. The second Test starts on August 13, with the third beginning on August 21.
Both venues are considered bio-secure, with hotels on site.
Old Trafford will also host three Twenty20 international (T20I) matches between England and Pakistan, on August 28, 30 and September 1.
Ireland will play three one-day internationals (ODIs) at the Ageas Bowl on July 30, August 1 and August 4.
On Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board has released the schedule of Test and T20I series played between Pakistan’s national cricket team and England. Pakistan will play the first Test of three matches series at Old Trafford, Manchester, from August 5-9, as scheduled. The second and third tests will be held at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, … Read more
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Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq enjoyed being on the field after a gap of almost three months due to Coronavirus outbreak.
In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the squad did their first training session here ahead of Test series against England, Misbah said that players are motivated and are looking forward to make the most of given time period before they take on the English side in August.
“It is good to be back on the field after a long time. We really enjoyed our session today and we are looking forward to continuing this positivity throughout the whole tour,” he said.
Batting coach Younis Khan hopes that youngsters will adjust in new cricket conditions soon and will deliver against the home side.
“It is exciting to be a part of Pakistan’s contingent once again. I believe youngsters will show their strength here,” he said.
Moreover, Pakistan will play three Tests and as many T20Is against England in August and September.
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