DTVHINDIAhmed Shahzad withdraws from domestic tournament, makes serious allegations against PCB like ‘bias, false promises and injustice’
Shahzad has been out of the Pakistan cricket team for almost 5 years Ahmad Shahzad (Image Credit- Twitter Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shahzad has decided not to play in the domestic cricket tournament Champions Cup. He has blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for this and has made serious allegations against the board like bias, false promises and injustice. Apart from this, he has also criticized the new mentorship scheme launched recently by PCB, under which former Pakistani players Waqar Younis, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Saqlain Mushtaq and Sarfraz Ahmed will be seen working with five different teams for 3 years. This scheme will cost 5 million dollars, but Shahzad believes that after the inflation and poverty in the country, this decision of PCB is just a waste of money. Ahmed Shahzad made serious allegations against PCB Let us tell you that recently Ahmed Shahzad has given information about not playing in Pakistan’s domestic tournament Champions Cup through a post from his official X account. In this post, Shahzad wrote – With a heavy heart, I have decided not to play in the domestic cricket Champions Cup. PCB’s bias, false promises and injustice towards domestic players are unacceptable. At a time when Pakistan is struggling with inflation, poverty and massive electricity bills, the PCB is wasting Rs5 million on consultants only to do nothing and reward the unsuccessful players in the current squad who have brought Pakistan cricket to an all time low. It is even more insulting that the PCB claims they do not have ‘equipment for surgery’, which is a huge insult to the domestic players. As a Pakistani and a true cricket lover, I cannot support a system in which merit has no value. I refuse to be a part of this failed setup. See this post by Ahmed Shahzad With a heavy heart, I’ve decided not to play in the Domestic Cricket Champions Cup. The PCB’s favoritism, false promises, and injustice towards domestic players are unacceptable. In a time when Pakistan is struggling with inflation, poverty, and massive electricity bills, the PCB… — Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) August 30, 2024 On the other hand, if I give you information about the cricket career of 32-year-old Shahzad, he has played 13 Tests, 81 ODIs and 59 T20 matches for Pakistan, in which he has scored 982 Test, 2605 ODI and 1471 T20 runs. He has been out of the Pakistani team since 2019.
SA20 2025: Jos Buttler gives a big blow to Paarl Royals, withdraws from the tournament – know why?
Jos Buttler gets $500,000 for playing in SA20, that is Rs 4 crore 20 lakh according to Indian currency. Jos Buttler (Image Credit- Twitter X) Paarl Royals opener Jos Buttler has pulled out of the upcoming edition of the SA20 due to international commitments. He called it a “shame” and expressed his gratitude to Royals fans in a message on social media on Tuesday, August 6. The T20 tournament will run from January 9 to February 8, 2025, and England are scheduled to tour India for five T20Is and three ODIs from January 22 to February 12. Buttler is expected to continue as white-ball captain until the 2025 Champions Trophy, making it unlikely for him to leave the team and play in the league matches. Butler said after his name was withdrawn on Royals’ ex account “This message is for the fans of Paarl Royals. I am disappointed that I will not be able to play in SA20 2025. My full focus will be there due to some international matches of England. It is a shame that I will not be able to return to the tournament. I love the tournament very much. I love Paarl Royals and especially the fans of Paarl Royals. I wish you all the best for the competition and hope to be able to come back in the future.” Thank you for everything, Jos the Boss. We’ll miss the scoops, we’ll miss you! pic.twitter.com/OTYR4cfWw2 — Paarl Royals (@paarlroyals) August 6, 2024 Buttler has been one of the best players in SA20, leading the run charts in 2023 with 408 runs at an average of 40.80. His association with the Royals franchise is very deep as he also plays a vital role for Rajasthan Royals during the IPL. This Indian player will play in place of Jos Butler According to ESPNcricinfo report, India’s Dinesh Karthik will join the franchise as a foreign player in SA20 2025. Karthik retired from international and IPL after Royal Challengers Bangalore were eliminated in the playoffs of IPL 2024. But he is making a comeback from this league tournament. Jos Buttler gets $500,000 for playing in SA20, i.e. 4 crore 20 lakhs according to Indian currency.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Deandra Dottin withdraws her retirement before T20 World Cup
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed this. Deandra Dottin (Image Credit- Twitter X) A big news is coming from the West Indies women’s cricket team. Let us tell you that the team’s former veteran all-rounder Deandra Dottin has withdrawn her decision to retire from international cricket. So Datin’s decision has come at a time when the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played in Bangladesh a few months from now. Datin’s move can definitely bring an unprecedented change in the West Indies cricket team. Also, the news of Datin withdrawing her retirement has also been confirmed by Cricket West Indies (CWI). It is worth noting that some time ago, Dattin had announced his retirement very soon. The reason behind this is that he had taken this decision due to his lack of development in the team and his dedication towards the game. But now before the T20 World Cup, he has withdrawn his retirement. A look at Deandra Dottin’s cricket career Let us tell you that Deandra Dottin made her debut for the West Indies women’s cricket team against Ireland in 2008. Since then, she has played 143 ODIs and 127 T20 matches for the West Indies women’s cricket team. In ODIs, Dottin has taken 72 wickets apart from scoring 3727 runs, and in T20 cricket, she has taken 62 wickets apart from scoring 2697 runs. On the other hand, in a letter to Cricket West Indies, Datin said, as quoted by Cricbuzz- Representing the West Indies in international cricket has always been a matter of great pride and passion for me. After much contemplation, consideration and dialogue with various stakeholders within Cricket West Indies, including Cricket West Indies President Dr. Kishore Shallo, I am pleased to inform you that I look forward to returning to the game I love with immediate effect, and looking forward to contributing to the best of my abilities across all formats.
If Naveen Ul Haq withdraws his name from IPL 2024, then LSG can sign these three players in his place.
Naveen Ul Haq took 11 wickets in 8 matches for Lucknow Super Giants in the 2023 season. Naveen Ul Haq (Pic Source-Twitter) Naveen Ul Haq is one of the three Afghanistan players who have not been given NOC by the Afghanistan Cricket Board to play franchise league cricket. Let us tell you, Naveen Ul Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rehman and Fazalhaq Farooqui had refused the central contract of Afghanistan Cricket Board. Still, proceedings are going on against these three players by the board and it is finding difficult for all these three players to play in IPL 2024. Talking about Naveen Ul Haq, he bowled very well for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2023 and that is why the team retained him. Naveen Ul Haq took 11 wickets in 8 matches for Lucknow Super Giants in the 2023 season. However, if Naveen Ul Haq is not seen playing in the upcoming season, then Lucknow team can include these three players in their squad in his place. 1- Lance Morris Lance Morris (Image Source: CA Lance Morris is from Australia and has bowled very well in domestic cricket. Lance Morris is capable of bowling at a speed of 150 KMPH consistently. Lance Morris has also bowled very well for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League. He has taken 15 wickets in 20 T20 matches. If Naveen Ul Haq does not get NOC from Afghanistan Cricket Board, then Lucknow team can include this excellent player of Australia in their squad.
