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PakVsNZ: New Zealand win second T20 against Pakistan by 9 wickets

December 20, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

New Zealand has won the second match of the T20 series against Pakistan by 9 wickets played today (Sunday).

According to the details, only one player of the black caps Tim Seifert (84*) & Kane Williamson (57*) lead the team to a nine-wicket win at Seddon Park!

Kane Williamson hits his 12th fifty in T20Is! This was his third half-century in his last four T20I innings.

Earlier, Pakistan gave a target of 164 runs to New Zealand on the second of the three-day T20 match to win the match. Muhammad Hafeez was unbeatable at 99 runs, on the last ball to hand, the Pakistani cricketer kept Pakistan’s hopes high as he scored a six.

Shaheens in the second T20 won the toss and decided to bat against New Zealand. In the first clash between the team, green shirts lost the match and black caps enjoyed the victory.

The match was opened by Mohammad Rizwan and Haider Ali, but he was soon departed from the pitch after hitting a massive six off Tim Southee. Abdullah Shafique later joined Ali but did not able to score a single run.

After losing the first T20 on Friday, Shaheens are ready to shake off the rust whereas, the Kiwis keeping an eye to win the second match again.

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Pak Vs NZ: Pakistan win toss, decide to bat first

December 20, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

In the second of the three-match T20 series today (Sunday), green shirts have won the toss and decided to bat against the black caps.

Mohammad Rizwan and Haider Ali have come to the ground to change Pakistan’s fate in today’s match.

After losing the first T20 on Friday, Shaheens are ready to shake off the rust whereas, the Kiwis keeping an eye to win the second match again.

According to the details, the watch between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Kane Williamson will be returning to the stadium in the second match as he had left the series midway after becoming a father.

Earlier, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the first T20 match after a thrilling match.

According to the details, Pakistan decided to bat first after winning the toss which did not prove to be correct and only 4 players of the national team returned to the pavilion with a total score of 20.

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Pak Vs NZ: Shaheens to clash against Kiwis in second T20 today

December 20, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Pakistan vs New Zealand: PCB announce 20-member squad for the ODIs

Pakistan to compete against New Zealand in the second of the three-match T20 series today (Sunday).

After losing the first T20 on Friday, Shaheens are ready to shake off the rust whereas, the Kiwis keeping an eye to win the second match again.

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Pak Vs NZ: Black caps win first T20I against Green shirts by 5 wickets

December 18, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the first T20 match after a thrilling match.

Mohammad Rizwan 17, Haider Ali 3 while Abdullah Shafiq and Mohammad Hafeez were out without scoring a run. Khushdal Shah also lost his wicket by scoring 16 runs on the total score of 39.

However, captain Shadab Khan (42), Faheem Ashraf (31), and Emad Wasim (19) gave some support to the batting line and in the allotted 20 overs the score reached 153 for the loss of 9 wickets.

Shaheen Shah Afridi remained unbeaten on 10 while Wahab Riaz scored 9.

Jacob Duffy, who made his debut for New Zealand, took 4 wickets. Apart from them, Scott Caglin took 3 wickets while Ash Sodhi and Blair Tucker took one wicket each.

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‘Who wants to be the next Babar Azam?’ Ijaz Ahmed boosts team moral

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 by Fahad Pervez

Pakistan cricket team head coach Ejaz Ahmed on Monday said in a statement that Babar Azam’s absence in the T20I series against New Zealand is a great loss for the team and they are focused on lifting players’ morale in these difficult times. While talking to the media in virtual press conference from Queenstown, the … Read more

Pak Vs NZ: Green shirts leave for Whangarei ahead of match against NZ A

December 14, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Monday, a 22-member Pakistan cricket team squad including the support staff have left for the northern city of Whangarei in New Zealand ahead of the first T20 against the black caps scheduled on December 17.

The Pakistan cricket team is in New Zealand to play two four-day games and six T20 games against New Zealand A and other domestic sides.

📸 Pakistan team intra squad match at Queenstown#HarHaalMainCricket #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/6w9NBZuOXt

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 14, 2020

Earlier, Pakistan captain Babar Azam had been ruled out of New Zealand T20Is after suffering a fracture in his right thumb during Sunday morning’s practice session.

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Misbah-ul-Haq has admitted that bubble life during the times of Covid is not easy

December 11, 2020 by Fahad Pervez

Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has acknowledged that bubble life during the times of Covid is very hard but vowed to not use that as an excuse when the T20 series against New Zealand starts December 18. Misbah-ul-haq, along with the other 53 members of the squad, spent two weeks in isolation upon their arrival Down Under after an … Read more

Here is how Pakistani cricketers enjoying time in NZ after quarantine

December 11, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

After 14 days of quarantine, the Pakistan cricket squad was allowed on Tuesday to step out from their hotel rooms to enjoy time with team members.

According to the details, since the 53-member squad was in managed isolation, confined to their rooms for the last two weeks. Shaheens were allowed to train initially during isolation, however, after 10 players of the squad tested positive for coronavirus, they were revoked by the NZ health authorities.

Now, as the quarantine has ended, green shirts have ditched hotels to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in New Zealand.

Players like Imad Wasim, Azhar Ali, and Imam ul Haq, took to their Instagram handles and shared breathtaking photos of mountains and the glistening sea.

Imad Wasim:

“View like this! COVID free paradise,” the young cricketer Imad Wasim wrote.

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Azhar Ali:

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Babar Azam:

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Abid Ali:

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Usman Qadir:

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Wahab Riaz:

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Pakistan Squad For New Zealand T20Is:

Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Musa Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Qadir and Wahab Riaz.

Pakistan V New Zealand T20Is:

18 Dec – 1st T20I, Eden Park, Auckland

20 Dec – 2nd T20I, Seddon Park, Hamilton

22 Dec – 3rd T20I, McLean Park, Napier

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“Tour to Pakistan will be historic for us,” says Graeme Smith

December 9, 2020 by Fahad Pervez

Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith, has described the Proteas’ visit of Pakistan “a historical tour”, and also spoken of the fanbase the team has in Pakistan. Graeme Smith has added to his speech, “It’s pleasing to see so many countries making a return to Pakistan a proud, cricket-loving nation. Cricket South … Read more

PakVsNZ: National squad starts training session at Queenstown

December 9, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Pakistan squad has returned to the cricket field for its first practice session in Queenstown on Wednesday morning after two weeks of isolation.

According to the details, Shaheens made the most of the opportunity and trained for almost three hours under Ejaz Ahmed, Pakistan cricket team’s coach, supervision.

The 53-member squad was in managed isolation, confined to their rooms for the last two weeks. Shaheens were allowed to train initially during isolation, however, after 10 players of the squad tested positive for coronavirus, they were revoked by the NZ health authorities.

Pakistan Shaheens training session at Queenstown.#HarHaalMainCricket pic.twitter.com/QQfPudPExT

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 9, 2020

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PakVsNZ: Pakistan cricketers enjoy time together after 2 weeks of isolation

December 8, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Life of the Pakistan cricket squad has finally come to normal on Tuesday as they were released from the isolation of 14 days in Christchurch, New Zealand. The squad is finally free to resume their cricket activities.

Masks are off! 😷
Boys are out! ✈
Let cricket begin! 🏏#HarHaalMainCricket #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/T0M5OEi13a

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 8, 2020

“52 members of the squad will be released from the MIQ facilities in Christchurch today. One case will remain in the Christchurch quarantine facility until fully recovered. One person repeatedly tested negative and is being released from the Auckland quarantine facility today, where they had been transferred on arrival as a precaution,” said an official of the New Zealand health ministry.

The team left the quarantine facility soon after the announcement to spend some time in the hotel before flying to Queenstown to play.

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Misbah is confident as Pakistani players are ready to face the Kiwis

December 7, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan cricket team’s head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has said that some players have been affected badly due to New Zealand government’s regulations.

In a statement by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Misbah applauded players and support staff for staying committed during these unprecedented times of COVID-19 since the England tour.

“I want to compliment my players and the management team for their patience, sacrifices and the hardships they have endured to ensure they not only lead the safe resumption of international cricket during the Covid-19 pandemic since the series in England but also try to give their best every time they step on the field,” said Misbah.

“Top professional athletes require a certain environment to prepare so that they can perform at the minimum expected levels every time they represent their countries. While we completely respect and understand the New Zealand Government Laws, which have been put in place for the health and safety of their public, there is no denying the fact that the implementation of certain regulations has affected our athletes, both mentally and physically prior to an international series,” he added.

However, Misbah is confident that his players will be ready to face the Kiwis as their isolation period is about to end in few days.

PakVsNZ: PCB writes strongly worded emails to NZ’s health ministry

December 5, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

After the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) denied permission to let the Pakistan cricket team train, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its disappointment and wrote “strongly worded” emails. “The PCB has sent two strongly-worded emails to the New Zealand Ministry of Health and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and even considered pulling out of the … Read more

I have expressed frustration over not being allowed to train: PCB CEO

December 4, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

After the Pakistan cricket squad was disallowed to train, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive Officer Wasim Khan has expressed disappointment with the New Zealand Cricket (NZC). As 44 members have reportedly tested negative for coronavirus out of 54 the fourth time, Khan showed concern as the Day 9 swab testing results have not been … Read more

PakVsNZ: National squad awaits permit to begin training

December 3, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

According to the New Zealand health authorities, two of the three cases that returned with positive PCR on day 6 of the previous test are now confirmed as “historical cases” and not infectious. The news brought some comfort to the Pakistani squad, which is eagerly awaiting a permit to begin training in New Zealand. “Two … Read more

PakVsNZ: 42 members of Pakistan cricket team clear 3rd corona test

December 2, 2020December 1, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Tuesday, the New Zealand health ministry’s official said that the Pakistan cricket squad, a 42-member contingent, have cleared the third COVID-19 testing, all the members tested negative for the novel virus. On Monday, a total of 46 members of the squad was tested, 42 of them were tested negative meanwhile, the results of three … Read more

PakVsNZ: National cricket squad undergoes third round of COVID- 19 testing

November 30, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Pakistan Cricket team underwent a third round of COVID-19 PCR tests on Monday in Christchurch, Newzealand. The reports will be issued in 24 hours. According to the details, 6 of the team members were tested corona positive upon their arrival in New Zealand and one member of the team was tested positive for the novel … Read more

PakVsNZ: Another member of Pakistan cricket tested corona positive

November 28, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Saturday, another member of the Pakistan cricket team has been tested positive for coronavirus during routine testing carried out by the health ministry of New Zealand. Apart from the six who have already returned a positive result, the rest of the findings from the squad’s day 3 swab testing was negative. As the result … Read more

PakVsNZ: Sarfaraz Ahmed along with 5 players tested Covid positive

November 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Six members of the Pakistan cricket team who traveled to New Zealand had tested positive for the coronavirus, confirmed by the New Zealand Cricket Board on Thursday. According to the details, Sarfaraz Ahmed is among the six players who have rested positive for the novel virus in New Zealand. Test fast bowlers Naseem Shah and … Read more

PAKvsNZ: National squad divided into four groups

November 25, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On arrival in New Zealand, a 54-member Pakistan Cricket squad has been divided into four different groups. According to the details, the groups are isolated from each other and residing in different blocks. The groups will be in 14-day isolation. “They will have the training and other movements at their respective decided times. It is … Read more

PakvsNZ: National cricket team arrives in New Zealand

November 24, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in New Zealand to play three T20Is and two Test matches. The team, including 34 players and 20 officials, will be staying at the Hilton Hotel and will quarantine for 14 days there. The green shirts squad will undergo three coronavirus tests during their 14-day quarantine periods, as per … Read more

New Zealand Tour: Pakistan Cricket Team undergoes COVID-19 testing

November 21, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

The national squad announced for the tour of New Zealand is undergoing COVID-19 testing at a local hotel. According to the details the players from Lahore have also reported to the hotel. The national squad and sports staff have also reached the hotel. Earlier, Misbah-ul-Haq had announced the 35-player squad for Pakistan’s tour to New … Read more

Pakistan to tour England once again in July 2021

November 19, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the English Cricket Board (ECB) have announced in a joint communique that the Pakistan cricket team will tour England again next year in July to play three T20Is and as many matches of One-day Super League. According to the details, this will be Pakistan’s sixth tour of England since … Read more

Pakistan cricket team’s tour of New Zealand announced

November 10, 2020 by Fahad Pervez

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the Pakistan cricket team’s tour of New Zealand. According to details, the 55-member national squad will leave for New Zealand on November 20. The squad includes 35 players and 20 support staff. The head coach and chief selector of the national cricket team will announce the squad for … Read more

Pak Vs Zim: Pakistan wins T20I series against Zimbabwe

November 10, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Tuesday, Pakistan won the T20I series against Zimbabwe as they beat the international team in the third match in Rawalpindi by eight wickets. From Zimbabwe, Captain Chabhabha scored 31 runs and Donald Trypano scored 28 runs. Usman Qadir bowled brilliantly and took 4 wickets. Emad Wasim took two wickets while Haris Rauf and Mohammad … Read more

Cricketer Azhar Ali appreciates Tabish Khan

October 28, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

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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England cricket team likely to visit Pakistan for T2OIs

October 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

The England cricket team is likely to visit Pakistan for a three-match T20I series from January 15 to 20.

According to the details, Wasim Khan, Chief Executive of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), who already is in Birmingham on a ten-day leave, will discuss the series with Tom Harrison, the CEO of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), soon.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, an online meeting will be scheduled, however, the PCB officials have thought to hold a face-to-face meeting with ECB in London.

It should be mentioned here that earlier this month, PCB CEO had proposed the series to his English counterparts.

On the other hand, many English publications have reported that the proposal for the Pakistan tour is likely to be accepted even if the ECB has a busy schedule.

Earlier today, 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

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Babar Azam remains captain until T20 World Cup 2021

October 15, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Wednesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to retain Babar Azam as the captain of the national team for the limited-overs until the T20 World Cup.

Babar was appointed the captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May by the PCB for a one-year period.

The board had to review Babar’s one-year performance to decided whether to retain him as the captain in the T20 World Cup or not.

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Imad Wasim:

Azhar Ali:

Babar Azam:

Abid Ali:

Usman Qadir:

Wahab Riaz:

Fawad Alam:

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