PCB completes deal to change name of Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium
Not just Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, but Karachi’s National Stadium will also be renamed as National Bank Cricket Arena. Gaddafi Stadium (Source: Twitter) The Pakistan Cricket Board has struck a deal worth one billion Pakistani rupees with a private bank for the naming rights of Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The stadium was named after Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 1974 but now the stadium will be named after the bank. Not just Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, but Karachi’s National Stadium will also be renamed as National Bank Cricket Arena. Although the Pakistan Cricket Board has not yet officially announced this deal, sources have confirmed this. A source said, ‘The deal is worth one billion rupees while the board had sold the naming rights of the Karachi stadium for $450 million.’ The initiative to sell the naming rights started in 2021 during the tenure of former PCB chairman and former captain Rameez Raja. Three important stadiums of the country have to be prepared in the best possible way before the start of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Current Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi wants the country’s three important stadiums to be completely repaired before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and that is why he has made this deal. The source also said, ‘Mohsin Naqvi also wants that the domestic cricket stream should be supported and maximum revenue should be generated from it. All this will also boost Pakistan cricket a lot. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is to be played in Pakistan. Many people have been eagerly waiting for this important tournament for a long time. This tournament can be hosted in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi. Before the start of this tournament, the Pakistan Cricket Board is also trying to improve its three important stadiums. Top-5 batsmen who scored the most centuries in WTC 10 HOT pictures of Ishan Kishan’s girlfriend Highest wicket taker for India in International Cricket Virat Kohli’s 10 expensive watches and their prices, know here- Dinesh Karthik will rock LLC, join this team for the upcoming season List of batsmen who hit the most T20 sixes in 2024- Pakistan’s luck is bad, they have not won a Test match for 1294 days These 5 Indian cricketers are addicted to alcohol Shikhar Dhawan did this trick to win the ‘Golden Bat’ 5 big records of Shikhar Dhawan, in this case he is ahead of Kohli
Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood got into a scuffle, both of them beat up Mohammad Rizwan badly when he tried to stop the fight: Report
Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood got into a scuffle after the team’s humiliating defeat. Mohammad Rizwan was also beaten badly by both the players when he tried to intervene and stop the fight. Shaheen Afridi Shan Masood & Rizwan (Source X) According to reports, anger erupted in the Pakistan dressing room after losing the first Test match against Bangladesh. In the match, Shaheen Afridi took only two wickets in 30 overs, while Shan Masood scored only 20 runs in both innings. In the second innings, the entire Pakistan team collapsed for 146 runs. There was a fight between Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan who tried to intervene also had to face the anger A video of the Test match was also going viral, in which Shaheen was seen removing Masood’s hand from his shoulder during the clash between the team. Now, the latest reports coming from Pakistan have revealed that the two players had a scuffle after the team’s humiliating defeat. The report also said that Mohammad Rizwan was also badly beaten up by both the players when he tried to intervene and stop the fight. This report has further tarnished the image of the Pakistan team in international cricket. White ball coach Gary Kirsten had also expressed his displeasure over the lack of unity in the team after Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. Kirsten had said, “There is no unity in the Pakistan team. They call it a team, but it is not a team. They are not supporting each other; everyone is isolated, left and right. I have worked with many teams, but I have never seen such a situation.” Shaheen Afridi was out of the second test The star left-arm pacer was ruled out of the second Test, which began on Friday, August 30. Head coach Jason Gillespie said the decision was discussed with Shaheen Afridi before taking it. Gillespie said in the pre-match press conference, “We had a good conversation with him and he fully understands that we are considering the best combination for this match. The last few weeks have been very busy for him due to becoming a father and other reasons. This holiday will give him a chance to spend time with his family.”
Big claim as soon as Jay Shah became ICC President, India will go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, 50% confirmed? Know how this happened?
Former Pakistan cricketer has assured that now no one can stop India from coming to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. India vs Pakistan (Image Credit- Twitter X) Rashid Latif says Team India will come to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as ICC president. He will take over as ICC president from December 1. Instead of regretting this news, some former Pakistani cricketers have raised PCB’s hopes regarding the Champions Trophy. In this regard, a former Pakistani cricketer has assured that now no one can stop India from coming to Pakistan. Pakistan is very excited to host an ICC tournament on home soil for the first time in almost three decades. But no one still has an answer to the question whether the Indian team will go to Pakistan or not. Jai Shah as ICC President raises Pakistan’s hopes: Rumors are flying that BCCI does not want to send Team India to Pakistan. According to media reports, India wants to play its matches at a neutral venue. Amidst all this, Secretary Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the new President of the ICC. After this, many fans have predicted that the Indian team will not tour Pakistan under any circumstances. But on the other hand, Pakistan’s hopes have doubled with this news. The reason for this has been explained in detail by Pakistan’s former captain Rashid Latif. What did Rashid Latif say? Rashid Latif, while talking on the YouTube channel ‘Caught Behind’, said, “If Jay Shah is elected unopposed, it means that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has supported him. I think it is unlikely that he will sign the declaration of India not going to Pakistan. I think we have got 50 percent confirmation that the Indian team is coming to Pakistan. Jay Shah’s work has been beneficial for cricket so far, be it for BCCI or ICC.”
PAK vs BAN: Pakistan announced 12-member team for the second Test match against Bangladesh, see which players got a place?
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first Test match. Pakistan test cricket team (Image Credit- Twitter PAK vs BAN 2nd Test: Bangladesh cricket team is currently on a tour of Bangladesh for a two-match Test series. So now the second match of the ongoing Test series between the two teams will be played from August 30, Friday. On the other hand, Pakistan cricket team has announced a 12-member team for this match a day in advance. This match between the two teams will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Let us tell you that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given this information through a post on its official X account. Also, Pakistan has not given place to fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, who played in the last match, in this team. Pakistan’s 12-man squad for the second Test match against Bangladesh: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad. Bangladesh registered a historic win over Pakistan It is worth noting that the Bangladesh cricket team surprised everyone by winning the first Test match against host Pakistan by 10 wickets which started on 21 August. So now when it will play the second Test match against Shan Masood and company from 30 August, its eyes will be on winning the Test match and winning the Test series against Pakistan for the first time. Also, let us tell you that when Bangladesh won against Pakistan, it was Bangladesh’s first victory in the history of Test matches played between the two teams. This victory of Bangladesh over Pakistan surprised the cricket world. Because at one time it seemed that the first Test match would end in a draw, but Bangladesh defeated the Pakistan team by 10 wickets on the basis of excellent bowling on the fifth day of the game.
Former Pakistani captain made a big statement, said- ICC Chairman Jay Shah should show emotion and send India to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy
Pakistan has the hosting rights for Champions Trophy 2025. Jay Shah (Image Credit- Twitter X) Recently, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has been elected ICC chairman. Shah’s appointment has left the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wondering about the future of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It is worth noting that this time the hosting rights of the Champions Trophy are with Pakistan. However, it is not yet confirmed whether India will tour Pakistan for this multi-nation tournament or not? Also, looking at the current political relations between the two countries, it seems that India will hardly go to Pakistan. If this happens, then once again the Champions Trophy can be held in a hybrid format like the Asia Cup. It is worth noting that at that time the hosting rights were with Pakistan, but India played all its matches including the final in Sri Lanka. On the other hand, now after Jay Shah became the ICC chairman, a big statement has come from former Pakistani captain and legendary batsman Younis Khan. Younis believes that Shah will maintain the spirit of sportsmanship and will help India tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. Younis Khan gave a big statement Let us tell you that after Jay Shah became the ICC chairman recently, Younis Khan, quoting Cricket Pakistan, said- Jay Shah becoming the ICC chief should lead to the rise of cricket. Shah needs to show sportsmanship, because with the good initiative of the ICC chief, India can come to Pakistan to play cricket, in the same way Pakistan can also tour India. Well, now it remains to be seen whether India will tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy or not? However, looking at the current scenario, it seems impossible.
“Let’s copy this thing from India…” What is Pakistan Cricket Board planning to steal from Team India!
Basit Ali says that India’s domestic structure is focused on strengthening the roots of Test cricket, hence their players are succeeding in Test cricket. Pakistan Cricket Team. (Image Source: Getty Images) The Pakistan team is near its downfall. They performed very shamefully in the ODI World Cup 2023, T20 World Cup 2024. After that, they lost the match against Bangladesh on home soil. They are facing criticism from the people of their own country for playing such shameful cricket. Many former cricketers are also included in this list. After losing the series against Bangladesh, PCB is very upset, so they have given a statement that they will organize a domestic tournament. Through this tournament, they are going to groom some talented players so that they can play better than the old players and take their place. Basit Ali gave this suggestion to PCB Meanwhile, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has suggested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to adopt the Indian model for the structure of domestic cricket. He stressed that in recent times, India has produced many excellent players through its domestic structure. Basit Ali says that the Governing Council had earlier tried to adopt the systems of England, Australia and New Zealand, but they were not successful. That is why now the Indian system should be tried. “After the Test series there will be a one-day tournament called Champions Cup. Pakistan has copied the systems of England, Australia and New Zealand. India is right next to us, please copy their system too. Copying also requires intelligence. Just copy what India is doing. Duleep Trophy is about to start. Is it a T20 or ODI tournament? No, it is a four-day tournament. They have focused on making their base strong, that is why they are so successful.” Ali clearly states that India’s domestic structure is focused on strengthening the roots of Test cricket, hence their players are succeeding in Test cricket. Pakistan too must change its strategy and prioritise Test cricket for long-term success.
Pakistan will lose the match against USA in T20 World Cup 2026 too: Mohammad Asif
In the T20 World Cup 2024 played this year, Pakistan had to face defeat against USA under the captaincy of Babar Azam. Pakistan Team (Pic Source: X) Former player Mohammad Asif believes that the current Pakistan team will face defeat against USA in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Let us tell you, in the T20 World Cup 2024 played this year, Pakistan had to face defeat against USA under the captaincy of Babar Azam. In this entire tournament, the players of the Pakistan team failed to leave their mark and this is the reason why they failed to win even against an associate team like USA. Mohammad Asif said on ‘The Naksh Khan Show’ that, ‘We had to face defeat against USA who were playing the T20 World Cup for the first time. They had not even qualified for this tournament but were playing because the T20 World Cup 2024 was being played at their home. Looking at the current situation, it can be said that USA will defeat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 as well and I am completely sure about this. Here is the video: Talking about the match played in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan batted first and scored 159 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Shadab Khan played an innings of 40 runs for the team while captain Babar Azam scored 44 runs at a strike rate of 102.33. In the last over, the hosts needed 15 runs to win the match. Haris Rauf gave 14 runs in the last over and the match went to the super over. Mohammad Aamir gave 18 runs in the super over and in reply, Pakistan team could score only 13 runs after losing one wicket and lost the match. The batsmen of the Pakistan team could not leave their mark in this entire tournament. Not only this, many questions were raised on the captaincy of Babar Azam. The most disappointing thing for the team was that it could not even qualify for the Super 8. Virat Kohli’s 10 expensive watches and their prices, know here- Dinesh Karthik will rock LLC, join this team for the upcoming season List of batsmen who hit the most T20 sixes in 2024- Pakistan’s luck is bad, they have not won a Test match for 1294 days These 5 Indian cricketers are addicted to alcohol Shikhar Dhawan did this trick to win the ‘Golden Bat’ 5 big records of Shikhar Dhawan, in this case he is ahead of Kohli Shaheen Afridi became a father, his wife gave birth to a son Top 10 best innings of Shikhar Dhawan in International Cricket- List of batsmen who have scored the most Test centuries on foreign soil-