Shah Khawar appointed interim chief of PBC after Zaka Ashraf’s resignation
Shah Khawar will now take charge till the PCB elections, which are scheduled to be held within a month. Shah Khawar and Zaka Ashraf (Image Credit- Twitter) There is turmoil in Pakistan cricket these days. Recently Zaka Ashraf had resigned from the post of head of PCB’s management committee. Today, big news is coming out from Pakistan Cricket that PCB has appointed its Election Commissioner Shah Khawar as its new interim chief on Wednesday 24 January. PCB COO Salmar Naseer, directors and other staff welcomed Shah Khawar after assuming charge at the cricket board’s headquarters. Shah Khawar will now take charge till the PCB elections, which are scheduled to be held within a month. Pakistan Cricket tweeted on social media platform Mr Shah Khawar, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Election Commissioner of PCB, has assumed charge as Chairman PCB. Read more➡️ pic.twitter.com/wYSy2sx66x — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 24, 2024 Shah Khawar’s statement after appointment After his appointment, Shah Khawar issued a statement saying, ‘I would like to thank PCB Patron Mr. Anwar Ul Haq Kakkar for showing confidence in me. My primary responsibility will be to conduct the election of PCB Chairman in a free and transparent manner as soon as possible. Let us tell you that in 2021, no PCB Chief has completed his tenure since Ehsan Mani. Rameez Raja served for 15 months (September 2021 – December 22), while Najam Sethi (December 2022 – June 2023) and Zaka Ashraf (July 2023 – January 2024) also served for less than a year. A period of change is going on in Pakistan cricket after the ODI World Cup. Babar Azam stepped down from captaincy in all three formats. After which Shan Masood has been made the captain of Test and Shaheen Shah Afridi of T-20 team, but they have not got success. Under the leadership of Shan Masood, Pakistan suffered a 0-3 defeat in the Test series against Australia, while under the leadership of Shaheen, the team lost 1-4 in the T20 series against New Zealand. read this also- U19 World Cup 2024: ICC reprimands Bangladeshi bowler Maroof Mridha for violating code of conduct.
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Sarfaraz Ahmed is very worried about his future in cricket, is planning to leave Pakistan
According to Cricket Pakistan, Sarfaraz was feeling uncertain and depressed about his future and decided to leave Pakistan and move to London. Apart from the Test series in Australia, Sarfaraz also failed to perform well in the two Test matches in Sri Lanka last year. There he was successful in scoring 17, 1 and 14* runs in his three innings. However, the 36-year-old performed brilliantly with the bat during the home Test series against New Zealand 12 months ago. He scored 335 runs in four innings at an average of 83.75, which included one century and three half-centuries, during his comeback series. Now Sarfaraz Ahmed can be seen playing in county cricket Meanwhile, there is also news that Sarfaraz is now likely to follow the footsteps of Cheteshwar Pujara and play in the County Championship. He has previously represented Yorkshire in county cricket. Sarfaraz Ahmed will be in action in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he will represent Quetta Gladiators. The star batsman has scored 1503 runs in 68 innings at a strike rate of 123.80, which includes seven half-centuries in the T20 tournament. Quetta will start their 2024 PSL campaign against Peshawar Zalmi at the Gaddafi Stadium on February 18. Overall, Sarfaraz has represented Pakistan in 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is, scoring 6,164 runs with the help of six centuries and 35 fifties. He has led the Men in Green to victory in the 2006 U19 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy victories.
Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn, Andrew Puttick break ties with Pakistan cricket
The PCB has also thanked Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick for their services. Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick. (Image Source: Getty Images) Pakistan cricket team (Pakistan Cricket Team) coaches Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick have resigned from their posts at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). In fact, after the poor performance of Pakistan Cricket Team in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) demoted Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick. While doing so, he was shifted to the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Mickey Arthur and other NCA coaches step down Angered by this, all three have resigned from their posts in the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Let us tell you, before being demoted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mickey Arthur was the director of Pakistan cricket, while Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick were the head coach and batting coach of the team respectively. Were. Read here: Before PSL 9, Lahore Qalandars got a big blow, this experienced spinner was out of the entire tournament. These three coaches have informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about their decision to step down from their respective posts by the end of January 2024. This decision has been taken amicably between all stakeholders. The PCB confirmed the decision of Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick on January 18, wishing them all the best for their future work and expressing gratitude for their services. This decision has been taken amicably between all stakeholders: PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board said in an official statement: “These three individuals have informed the Pakistan Cricket Board of their decision to step down from their respective positions at the end of January 2024. This decision has been taken amicably between all stakeholders. The PCB wishes him all the best for his future endeavors and is grateful for his services.” Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from their respective positions. Details here ⤵️ — PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) January 18, 2024 5 Indian batsmen who have been run-out the most number of times in T20Is IPL 2024: Pat Cummins will captain..! Know SRH’s playing XI Top 4 partnerships of T20I cricket from India 5 Australian players who scored the fastest 4 thousand test runs These 5 Indian players will be out of T20 World Cup 2024 IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant returns, know how the playing XI of Delhi Capitals will be. 5 Indian players who have scored the most centuries in Test cricket against England Top 4 players who have scored most consecutive half centuries in T20 cricket 5 players who have taken the most catches in T20i cricket 4 players who have bowled the most dot balls in cricket (all-format and active players)
“Result does not matter to me”- Shaheen Afridi said after losing the series against NZ.
Pakistani team is trailing 3-0 in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Shaheen Afridi (Image Credit- Twitter X) Pakistan’s T20 captain Shaheen Afridi’s tenure started on a very bad note. They have faced three consecutive defeats in the ongoing five-match series against New Zealand. Pakistan lost by 45 runs in the third T20I played in Dunedin on Wednesday, January 17. With the win, the Blackcaps have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. Shaheen Afridi gave a big statement after losing three consecutive T20I matches In the press conference held after the match, Shaheen Afridi said that he is not upset with the results. He also said that his team’s effort means the most to him. The Pak captain further said, “The results do not matter. What matters is that the team is trying and I think all the players in the team are doing that. “Everyone is trying to figure out how we can improve.” Shaheen Afridi has faced a lot of criticism for his captaincy in the current series. He also became the first Pakistani captain to lose his first three T20 matches as captain. Apart from this, his performance as a bowler in this series has also not been that good. In this series he In three matches, he gave runs at an economy rate of 9.91 and took only four wickets. Shaheen Afridi spoke about Babar Azam Regarding Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi said, ‘Babar Azam has once again proved what a good player he is, he has played three excellent innings in three matches, yes he could not finish the match, but he tried to finish the match. For this, you need help from the other end also, so that the match goes till the end. If a good batsman had stayed with him at the other end, he would have been able to finish the match. Talking about the third T20 match, New Zealand has taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series by defeating Pakistan by 45 runs. Batting first, New Zealand scored 224 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. In response to this target, Pakistani team could only score 179/7 after playing the entire over. Kiwi batsman Finn Allen was adjudged Player of the Match for his brilliant century.
Mohammed Hafeez is going to be removed from PCB, the attitude of the cricket director is troubling the players!
Pakistan team is on New Zealand tour, where it is playing a five-match T-20 series. Mohammed Hafeez (Pic Source-Twitter) Under the leadership of the newly appointed director of Pakistan Cricket Team (PCB), Mohammad Hafeez, the team has not achieved a single victory so far, but most of the players are unhappy with his attitude. According to reports, Pakistani players have expressed displeasure over Hafeez’s long meetings and his attitude of repeating the same thing again and again. Let us tell you that recently former all-rounder (Mohammed Hafeez) was appointed the director of Pakistan team. After being appointed to different roles by the PCB, Mohammad Hafeez himself is also handling the responsibility of the head coach. Hafeez (Mohammed Hafeez) took charge as Pakistan team director from the Australia tour, which was quite challenging for him. Under the leadership of Shan Masood, the Pakistan team had to face 0-3 defeat in the Test series on this tour. However, Hafeez was full of praise for the team, especially after the Boxing Day Test. Hafeez has not been able to leave a mark as a cricket director Hafeez has not been able to make any impression as a team director yet, but meanwhile reports have emerged that Pakistani players are unhappy with the long meetings, where the same things are repeated again and again. Media reports state, “He holds very long meetings and gives long speeches. “This makes some players restless because the same things are repeated.” T-20 series continues against New Zealand Currently, Pakistan team is on New Zealand tour, where it is playing a five-match T-20 series. The Men in Green have faced defeat in the first two matches under the leadership of Shaheen Afridi, leaving them 0-2 down in the series. Now the third match will be played on January 17, which is going to be very important for both the teams. read this also- Turmoil in Pakistan cricket, Haris Rauf may announce retirement soon!
This powerful player has been included in the New Zealand squad during the T20I series against PAK.
Young will join the New Zealand team after the second T20 match to be played on Sunday, January 14. NZ vs PAK (Photo Source: Getty Images) Will Young has been named as Josh Clarkson’s replacement for the third T20I against Pakistan to be played at the University Oval in Dunedin on January 17. Clarkson was included in the squad and was to replace Kane Williamson in the third game, but suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Central Districts in the Super Smash and was subsequently ruled out of the squad. Young will join the New Zealand team after the second T20 match to be played on Sunday, January 14. The 31-year-old player, who made his debut against Bangladesh in March 2021, has so far scored 260 runs in 14 matches at an average of 20. During this period, he has scored two half-centuries and his strike rate has been 102.36. He caught the attention of the selectors after scoring a half-century and a century for Central District in the Super Smash. The top order batsman, after scoring 50 runs in just 33 balls against Wellington, played a stormy innings of 101* off 63 balls against Otago. Meanwhile, Williamson has been ruled out for the third T20I as the Kiwi skipper will again consult doctors to manage his knee injury. The 33-year-old Williamson will join the team for the final two matches, which will be played on January 19 and 21 respectively. New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs in the first T2oI Let us tell you, New Zealand has taken a 1-0 lead in the series by defeating Pakistan by 46 runs in the first T20I. In this match played in Auckland, after losing the toss, the host team came to bat first and put 226 runs on the board at Eden Park in Auckland. This was the highest total made by any team in this format against Pakistan. The contribution of Darrell Mitchell along with captain Kane Williamson was very important in taking New Zealand to this score. Mitchell played a brilliant inning of 61 runs in 27 balls, while captain Williamson, who was returning to this format after 14 months, scored 57 runs. Abbas Afridi was successful in taking 3 wickets for Pakistan. Also read: Suresh Raina made a big prediction about this young all-rounder
NZ vs PAK 2024: Does PCB not trust Shaheen? Big change in Pakistan’s captaincy before New Zealand series
Shaheen Afridi-led Pakistan team has reached Auckland ahead of the first T20I. Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi. (Image Source: Getty Images) Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand 2024, NZ vs PAK: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today on January 8 Mohammad Rizwan (Mohammed Rizwan) has been appointed as the vice-captain of Pakistan’s T20I team. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently appointed Shaheen Shah Afridi to the T20I squad, and before that Shan Masood () after Babar Azam resigned from the captaincy in all three formats of the game. Shan Masood) was given the captaincy of the Test team. I am grateful to PCB: Mohammad Rizwan Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan’s first assignment as deputy to Pakistan T20I captain Shaheen Afridi will be the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting on January 12. Let us tell you, 31-year-old Rizwan has played a total of 85 T-20 international matches for the Pakistan cricket team so far, where he has scored 2,797 runs with the help of one century and 25 half-centuries. Read here: These cricket legends and renowned commentators will grace ILT20 2024 with their voices; Know when and where you can watch the match As a wicketkeeper-batsman, Rizwan has taken a total of 41 catches in T20I cricket so far, and made 11 stumpings. According to the PCB, Mohammad Rizwan said on being appointed vice-captain: “It is a great honor for me to be named as the vice-captain of Pakistan’s T20I team. I am grateful to PCB for entrusting me with this responsibility. I look forward to working closely with the captain, the coaching staff and my teammates to contribute to the team’s success.” Here is Pakistan’s full squad for New Zealand tour: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (wicketkeeper), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasibullah (wicketkeeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan. Here’s the full schedule for the NZ vs PAK T20I series: 1st T20I match – 12 January 2024, Eden Park, Auckland 2nd T20I Match – 14 January 2024, Seddon Park, Hamilton 3rd T20I Match – 17 January 2024, University Oval, Dunedin 4th T20I Match – 19 January 2024, Hagley Oval, Christchurch Fifth T20I Match – 21 January 2024, Hagley Oval, Christchurch Not only Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have also traded these players 5 batsmen who have scored more than 3 thousand runs in T20 International matches Top 10 batsmen who hit most sixes in IPL history IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans’ playing XI will be like this under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. 5 players who have scored the most centuries while opening in all formats of cricket Those 5 memorable innings of David Warner in Test cricket which are impossible to forget These 5 star cricketers can earn crores even by modeling IPL 2024: After taking over the captaincy of MI, Hardik Pandya will do whatever he wants, see playing XI 5 test matches which ended in the fewest overs IPL 2024: This strong playing XI of RCB will…