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A second group of players from the Pakistan cricket team has departed from Karachi to Melbourne, Australia, via Emirates Airlines. They are scheduled to arrive in Melbourne tomorrow. This group includes captain Mohammad Rizwan, vice-captain Salman Ali Agha, Abdullah Shafique, Aamer Jamal, Saeem Ayub, Kamran Ghulam, Hasibullah, and Ifrat Munhas. The first group of the Pakistani team has already arrived in Australia and is busy with preparations. Pakistan’s first match against Australia is set for November 4. Rizwan Discusses Leadership and Strategy Before Australia Tour In an earlier statement, captain Mohammad Rizwan expressed that he never sought captaincy nor desired…
The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has clarified that the board did not terminate its contract with Gary Kirsten; rather, Kirsten chose to end it himself. Speaking informally with journalists in Karachi, Naqvi stated that the stadium work is expected to be completed by December 15, and he expressed hope regarding the situation with India, saying, “May God bring about a positive resolution.” He emphasized that he does not interfere in player selection, reiterating that the contract with Kirsten was not broken by the PCB; it was Kirsten who opted to step down. Naqvi further mentioned…
Australia’s T20 World Cup champion, Matthew Wade, has officially retired from international cricket. Wade, who was instrumental in leading Australia to their historic first T20 World Cup title in 2021, concludes a celebrated 13-year journey with the national team. The 36-year-old keeper-batter ends his international career after more than 200 matches, primarily in limited-overs formats, and having represented Australia in three T20 World Cup tournaments. His standout performance came in the 2021 semi-final against Pakistan, where he scored an unbeaten 41 off just 17 balls, helping Australia reach the final and secure their inaugural T20 trophy in Dubai. In addition…
Close sources have denied the speculation regarding Fakhar Zaman’s change of player agent. On Tuesday morning, a post was shared from the X handle of Fakhar Zaman’s elder brother, announcing the cricketer’s separation from his player agent. In a message posted on the social media platform X, Gohar Zaman confirmed as an elder brother that Fakhar Zaman is no longer part of the agency. According to sources, it was reported that the reason for Fakhar’s departure from the agency stemmed from the poorly timed social media post made by his player agent. Sources further revealed that Fakhar Zaman’s close circle…
Former Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and commentator Ramiz Raja has responded to criticism regarding his informal conversation with national Test team captain Shan Masood. In a recent vlog, Ramiz Raja clarified that he did not intend to undermine Shan Masood. He stated, “Asking questions of players is my right, and the success of Pakistan will bring respect to everyone.” Ramiz explained that if someone hasn’t seen the complete interview, he wouldn’t comment further. He had asked Shan about maintaining composure after the team’s six consecutive losses. He mentioned, “Shan Masood is around the age of my son,…
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed optimism that Pakistan’s team, under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, will perform admirably on the tours of Australia and Zimbabwe. Prior to the team’s departure, Naqvi met with white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha in Lahore. He conveyed his best wishes to both leaders, emphasizing the honor and responsibility of leading the white-ball team. Naqvi highlighted the high hopes the nation has for the team’s performance under Rizwan’s leadership in these crucial series. Also Read: “PCB Sends Selectors on Foreign Tours to Enhance Team Selection” He commended the skillful professionals in the squad…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to send selectors with the national team on foreign tours. Sources indicate that selector Asad Shafiq will accompany the national team to Zimbabwe and may also join the team for the tour of Australia. According to sources, the decision to have a selector present on tours was made to assist in forming the playing eleven. Also Read: Mohammad Rizwan: Leading Pakistan’s White-Ball Cricket Team with Honor and Vision Asad Shafiq will assess the pitch and conditions and consult with other selectors. The selectors will then collaborate with the captain and coach to finalize the…
Captain Rizwan stated in an interview with PCB Digital that leading the team is a great honor for any player, and it is even more special to captain the Pakistan team. He expressed that it is challenging to articulate the feelings associated with such a role. In the interview, Rizwan said that while it is an honor for him, it is also a challenge to meet the expectations the nation has placed upon him. He aims to balance this honor with the pressure and handle the responsibilities effectively. Rizwan emphasized that the responsibility of leadership is significant. He has previously…
Gary Kirsten, head coach of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team, has resigned from his position, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Jason Gillespie as the head coach for the tours of Australia and Zimbabwe. Reports suggest that Kirsten made the decision to resign due to disagreements with the PCB. Kirsten was not in favor of coaching without authority, and when he was appointed, he was promised significant powers, especially over selection matters. However, Kirsten was unhappy when his voting rights in squad selection were withdrawn. Kirsten had already done his homework for the squads for the Australia and Zimbabwe…
Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team.Agha Salman has been appointed as the vice-captain of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been officially named the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team, with Salman Ali Agha stepping in as vice-captain. The announcement coincides with the selectors unveiling Pakistan’s squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I tours of Australia and Zimbabwe, set to take place from November 4 to December 5. Salman will lead the T20I team in Zimbabwe as Rizwan will be rested as part of a workload management strategy. Rizwan, 32, made…