Champions One-Day Cup 2024: Former veteran player Waqar Younis becomes the mentor of the Lions team, read the big news
The tournament is starting from 13 September Waqar Younis. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Former legendary fast bowler of Pakistan cricket team Waqar Younis has been appointed as the mentor of the Lions team for the upcoming domestic tournament Champions ODI Cup 2024. Let us tell you that recently the Lions team has gathered at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore for the upcoming tournament. When the team gathered at the NCA, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) informed Younis that he has been appointed as the mentor of the Lions team. Apart from Waqar, former Pakistani players Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Saqlain Mushtaq have also been appointed as mentors of the other four teams. Misbah will be seen as a mentor in the Wolves team while Shoaib Malik will be seen as a mentor in the Stallions team. On the other hand, if we tell you about the tournament, it is starting from September 13, 2024. So the Lions team is going to face the Stallions in their first match. It will be worth seeing how the team is going to perform under the mentorship of Waqar Younis in the upcoming tournament? Waqar Younis gave a big statement So when Waqar Younis was appointed as the mentor of the Lions team for the upcoming ODI tournament, his big statement has come out. Waqar said through a press release issued by PCB- I am excited about the opportunity to once again contribute to the development of players. This new role presents a new challenge which I accept with great enthusiasm. Apart from the opportunity to work with some of the most talented cricketers, there will be a fascinating dynamic amongst the mentors as each of us strives to beat the other. This unique format, where every match counts, promises to bring a whole new level of excitement to the sport. Fans can look forward to a thrilling 14-match tournament spanning 17 days, packed with high action and memorable moments.
‘This third class selection committee should be ashamed’ this former Pakistani player lashed out at Waqar Younis
Waqar Younis has recently been appointed as the Chief Advisor of PCB. Waqar Younis. (Photo Source: Instagram) Pakistan is going to host the Bangladesh cricket team in a two-match Test series from August 21. Let us tell you that the first match of this series will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. However, now the news is coming that all-rounder Kamran Ghulam and leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed, who were included in the team for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, have been dropped. On the other hand, former Pakistani fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed has expressed his anger on Waqar Younis, who has recently been appointed as the team’s chief advisor. It is worth noting that Kamran Ghulam has played only one ODI match for the Pakistan cricket team so far, but Abrar Ahmed being dropped from the team was the most shocking. Because Ahmed has taken a total of 38 wickets in the 6 Test matches he has played at an average of 31.07. Along with this, he has also taken five-wicket hauls twice during this period. Tanvir Ahmed got furious on Waqar Younis Let us tell you that on the exclusion of Kamran Akmal and Abrar Ahmed from the Test series against Bangladesh, Tanvir Ahmed wrote through a post on his official X account – Have you all seen? Waqar Younis and the selection committee have removed Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam from the Test matches against Bangladesh. It is okay that they are out, but the issue is that Waqar Younis will ruin Pakistan’s cricket. Ahmed further said- This third class selection committee should be ashamed of itself for dropping Abrar and Kamran Ghulam from the team. Where is this Waqar Younis who keeps presenting himself as a big legend? I don’t understand how these two have been dropped.
Not even a day has passed since he became the advisor of Pakistan Cricket Board that a petition has been filed against Waqar Younis, know what is the whole matter?
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has recently appointed Waqar Younis as the cricket advisor of the board. Waqar Younis. (Photo credit ARIF ALI/AFP/Getty Images) Legal challenges have arisen over the appointment of former fast bowler Waqar Younis as advisor to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. A Pakistani citizen named Mashkoor Hussain has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court, questioning the validity of the appointment. This petition is being represented in the court by a lawyer named Nadeem Sarwar, as the petition states that the necessary protocols have not been followed in the process for the appointment of Younis. Along with this, the petition also mentions irregularities in the processes of appointment of Gary Kirsten as the white ball coach of the Pakistan men’s team and Jason Gillespie as the red ball coach. According to the petition, the appointment of Waqar Younis is completely illegal because the Pakistan Cricket Board did not publish any advertisement regarding this in the newspapers. Regarding this, Mashkoor Hussain says that the appointment of Waqar Younis should be cancelled. Waqar Younis gave a big statement On the other hand, after becoming the cricket advisor of the Pakistan Cricket Board, a big statement has come from 52-year-old former cricketer, captain and coach Waqar Younis. Let us tell you that after his appointment in PCB, Younis said, quoting Cricket Pakistan- We will appoint five veterans to lead the teams and I am already in touch with some of them. The current state of cricket is clear, reforms are necessary. Although stadiums are important, our focus should be on raising the quality of the game. It is important to involve famous cricketers and legends in this process. The chairman’s suggestion to include these personalities is good. We have discussed with some former legends. We will soon announce the names of those who will help take the game forward.
Waqar Younis may soon be seen in a big role in PCB, read the big news
Younis has been one of the greatest bowlers in the world including Pakistan Waqar Younis. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Waqar Younis is all set for another stint with Pakistan cricket very soon. However, this time he may not be seen with the Pakistan team but in a big role in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). So Younis has been seen meeting Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi regarding his role in the board. Also, if everything goes well, Younis will be seen working in a big role with the board at the beginning of next month. This role of Younis in the Pakistan Cricket Board will be similar to the one that Robert Key is currently playing in the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). If ESPN Cricinfo is to be believed, Mohsin Naqvi can hand over the responsibility of all cricket related matters of the board to Younis, such as selection and high performance along with other matters. A look at Waqar Younis’ cricket career On the other hand, if we talk about Waqar Younis’s cricket career, then in his 15-year cricket career with the Pakistan cricket team, he has played 87 Test and 262 ODI matches for the Pak team. During this time, Younis has taken 373 Test and 416 ODI wickets. If we talk about the Pakistan cricket team, then the team has not played any opponent cricket since the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 ended last month. However, now it has to host the two-match Test series of the Bangladesh cricket team in August next month. After this, Pakistan will be seen hosting the England cricket team in a three-match Test series. Also, let us tell you that this time the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played under the hosting of Pakistan.
AUS vs PAK 2023-24: ‘Do you only want to become a millionaire?’- Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis target Shaheen Afridi for missing SCG Test
Wasim Akram claimed that only Shaheen Afridi, not the Pakistan team management, wanted to take a break. Shaheen Afridi, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. (Image Source: Getty Images) Pakistan’s tour of Australia 2023-24, AUS vs PAK: Former Pakistan great Wasim Akram (Wasim Akram) and Waqar Younis (Waqar Younis) has named star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi () for the third and final Test match being played against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3.Shaheen Afridi) has been strongly criticized. Former Pakistan captain and great fast bowler Wasim Akram, while targeting Shaheen Shah Afridi, warned the players that now they have to decide whether they want to become great cricketers or play T20. Want to become a millionaire by playing cricket. Only Shaheen Afridi wanted to take a break: Wasim Akram Let us tell you, Pakistan cricket team has already lost the Test series to Australia, and after losing the first two matches, Shaheen has been rested from the final Test in Sydney, due to which Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis are angry. Read here: Is Babar Azam struggling because of PCB and Pakistan team management? Former coach gave a big statement citing the example of Virat Kohli According to ESPNcricinfo, Wasim Akram said on Fox Cricket: “New Zealand have five T20I matches to play right after the Test series against Australia, and Shaheen is the captain. But T20 cricket, who cares? For cricket boards and players, T20 cricket is about entertainment and money. But cricketers should know that Test cricket is supreme. Do you want to become a great cricketer or a millionaire? We can talk about what happened in this Test in Sydney 20 years ago, but no one knows what happened in the T20 match last night. This is the difference between Test and T-20 cricket. These people have to understand and learn whether you want to become great in sports or become a millionaire. You can be both but with a little more understanding.” While Waqar Younis said: “This is a big shock for me, because I was expecting Shaheen to be a part of the SCG Test match, because he bowled well in the last match. He was starting to look like the old Shaheen Afridi and swinging the ball and the pace was getting better.” These 10 big records will be broken in international cricket in 2023 7 big pictures of the year 2023 which made headlines 5 bowlers who will take the most wickets in test cricket in the year 2023 5 big cricketers who will retire from international cricket in 2023 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa