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Pak vs NZ: Govt approves ‘extraordinary’ security plan for the series

Pak vs NZ: Govt approves 'extraordinary' security plan for the series

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said the federal cabinet approved the extraordinary security plan for New Zealand’s tour to Pakistan, as they are visiting Pakistan after 18-year. Earlier, New Zealand’s tour to Pakistan was cut short in 2002, as a bomb exploded outside the team’s hotel in Karachi. New Zealand played an ODI … Read more

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

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

Pakistan vs. New Zealand ODI series scheduled in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 17th, 19th, and 21st September. The ODIs will be followed by 5 Twenty20s scheduled in Lahore Gaddafi Stadium on 25th, 26th, 29th September, 1st, and 3rd October. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) declared a 20-member squad for the 3 ODI series, with four players … Read more

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kiwi’s all set to tour Pakistan after 18 years

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kiwi's all set to tour Pakistan after 18 years

New Zealand vs Pakistan series has officially been approved to be held in Pakistan after 18 years, after a pre-tour security check by its independent security consultant, Reg Dickason. According to New Zealand media reports, Kiwi Cricket has shown satisfaction with the report of its security expert and captain Tom Latham in a statement from … Read more

Hassan Ali, Imam to substitute Shan Masood, Naseem Shah for South Africa tour

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Pakistan team management has decided to replace some players for South Africa tour after badly defeated by New Zealand opener Shan Masood, pacer Naseem Shah, and spinner Zafar Gohar be dropped for the upcoming home series against South Africa. Shan has scored just 10 runs in his four innings of two Tests against New Zealand, … Read more

Pak vs Nz: Disappointed fans roast Shan Masood after out on a duck for 3rd time

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Pakistani opener Shaan Masood is out of form. The left-handed batsman out on a duck for the 3rd consecutive time in Pakistan vs New Zealand test match. Since scoring that famous 156 against England last year – a knock from which he’s squeezed every last drop of goodwill – Masood has had four ducks in eight … Read more

Pak vs Nz: ‘Frustrating to drop catches against Kiwis’ says Mohammad Abbas

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Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has admitted that it was very disappointing that we dropped catches of the world-class player Kane Williamson on the second day of the test match against Kiwis. Pakistani fielders dropped many catches today although Williamson has offered two catches to fielders none were taken. Also Shan Masood, after failing with … Read more

Pak Vs NZ: Babar Azam will miss second Test match against Kiwis

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Saturday that the national team’s captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand, which will start from Sunday at the Hagley Oval.

According to the details, Mohammad Rizwan will take the lead in Azam’s absence.

“Babar had a full-fledged training session yesterday but felt a slight pain in his thumb, following which, the team management has opted against taking any risk,” read the PCB statement.

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Pak vs Nz: Pakistani Cricket lovers react to defeat against Kiwis in first test

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Green shirts lost to Blackcaps with 27 balls spared to the game’s end left the cricket lovers heart-broken on the fifth day of the match. New Zealand won the first test match against Pakistan and lead the test series with 1-0. A century by Fawad Alam and his long 6th wicket stand of 165 runs with … Read more

Pak vs Nz: New Zealand Pacer Neil Wagner has set an example for all of us says Azhar Ali

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Former Test skipper Azhar Ali has paid honor to New Zealand pacer Neil Wagner for selecting to continue playing the first Test against Pakistan despite a fractured toe and resultant pain. Azhar, in a virtual press conference at the end of day four’s play, commended Wagner for the spirit of his thinking. Azhar Ali said … Read more

Pak vs Nz: Opener Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of first test match

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Pakistani Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of the first test match against New Zealand, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Saturday. Imam got injured during a practice session two weeks ago in Queenstown when a ball hit his left hand’s thumb. Pakistan team management has decided to send Imam back home as the batsman is … Read more

‘We are capable of giving tough time to NZ’ says Azhar Ali

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Pakistani Ex-skipper Azhar Ali said that we are capable of giving a tough time to Black Caps. New Zealand tours are always challenging but we will play with our full strength. Azhar stressed the challenges the team faced upon their arrival in New Zealand but hoped to learn from that experience to do well in … Read more

Green Shirts reaches Tauranga for first Test Match against NZ

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Green Shirts arrived in Tauranga for their first test match against Kiwis scheduled on 26 December in Mount Maunganui. As per reports, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed their arrival by posting pictures of players on their official social media accounts. .@babarazam258 and @ImamUlHaq12 are on their road to recovery before the start of the Test … Read more

Shadab blames ‘repetitive mistakes’ for T20 series lost against NZ

Shadab Khan: 'The team is not in an ideal situation'

Pakistan stand-in captain Shadab Khan has expressed that repeated mistakes by players in the second T20 International led the team to lose the three-match T20 series against New Zealand in Hamilton. Green shirts lost the series 2-0 after their nine-wicket defeat in the second match of the series. Shadab said in a video released by the Pakistan … Read more

Pak vs Nz: Imam, Babar ruled out of 1st test against New Zealand

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq are both unavailable in a first test match against Kiwis which is starting from 26 December.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq are both unavailable in a first test match against Kiwis which is starting from 26 December. As per reports, PCB has announced the 17- players test squad for two matches against New Zealand and also announced the unavailability of both players. “Although it will be nearly two weeks … Read more

Pakistan names squad for first test against New Zealand

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Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday announced the squad for the first test match against New Zealand to be played from December 26th in Mount Maunganui. According to PCB, Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq have been ruled out of the first Test starting in due to their injuries. Babar had fractured his right thumb a day … Read more

Pakistan announces squad for first T20 against NZ

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Pakistan on Thursday announced the 15-member squad for the first T20I against New Zealand in Auckland. According to the reports, Shadab Khan will lead the side in absence of regular skipper Babar Azam who has been ruled out of the tour over a thumb fracture. Squad for the first #NZvPAK T20I: Shadab Khan (c)Abdullah ShafiqueFaheem … Read more

Rizwan, Imad to lead team if Shadab fails to recover

Rizwan, Imad expected to led if Shadab has failed to recover

Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Imad Wasim are the likely contenders to lead the national cricket side if Shadab Khan fails to recover before the first T20 International on December 18. According to the reports, Pakistan cricket team management is considering both players for captaincy as they have leadership experience. Rizwan led Khyber … Read more

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

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.

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

Babar Azam’s absence would be a shock says Waqar Younis

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Waqar Younis, Pakistan’s bowling coach has expressed his deep concerns on the injury of Pakistani skipper Babar Azam. According to the details, in his recent statement, Waqar Younis said that Babar’s injury is a major setback as other teams are scared of him. He said that injury came at the wrong time, and there is … Read more

The tour of New Zealand is not easy says Inzamam-ul-Haq

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The Ex-Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq on Saturday said that Pakistan cricket team’s tour of New Zealand is not going to be easy. Talking to media in Lahore, the former cricketer said that the national team has difficulties in New Zealand conditions. “Players will have to work hard to adapt to the wicket conditions,” he said. Inzamam … Read more

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

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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

Imam-ul-Haq has joined Pakistan cricket team in Queenstown

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Opening batsman Imam ul Haq joined the national team in Queenstown on Friday after completing his managed isolation in Christchurch. The opener had tested positive for Covid-19 and did not travel with the team on Tuesday to complete his quarantine period. Imam has started training along with other players in the gym right after joining the team. … Read more

Pakistani players have some relief after their isolation in New Zealand

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Pakistani players after spending two weeks in isolation period in New Zealand now finally have some relief. Pakistan Cricket team now has resumed their activities in New Zealand ahead of their T20 series. The 53 member squad were under proper isolation for the last 14 days since their arrival in New Zealand. The squad member’s … Read more

Pakistan cricket squad free from Isolation Period

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Authorities in New Zealand have allowed the Pakistan squad to leave managed isolation after it tested negative for the coronavirus. According to the details, the squad will leave Queenstown today (Monday) and regroup at a hotel in Christchurch. The decision to allow the squad to leave for Christchurch came after the samples were taken on … Read more

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

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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.

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Pakistan T20I squad for upcoming New Zealand T20I series

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the national squad for three T20Is against New Zealand. According to the details, the squad was finalized by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and captain Babar Azam. Wicket-keeper batsman and former captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, also returned to the Pakistan T20I squad for the series against New Zealand Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq said … Read more

PCB CEO writes strongly ‘worded email’ to New Zealand health authorities

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wrote two emails to New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and Ministry of Health after they did not allow Covid-19 negative Pakistani players to train on Friday regardless of repeated assurances. The paper said that PCB Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wasim Khan, was upset with the authorities’ decision and wrote them two separate letters. Wasim Khan … Read more

Pakistan not granted exemption for group training during isolation period

Pakistani squad on tour in New Zealand will continue their managed isolation in Christchurch, but won't be given any exemptions that allow them to train in groups.

Pakistani squad on tour in New Zealand will continue their managed isolation in Christchurch, but won’t be given any exemptions that allow them to train in groups. According to the reports, Out of the 54 members on tour, 44 have returned negative tests while six players remain Covid-positive. The cases of four others are deemed … Read more