Pakistan eye No 1 ODI ranking ahead of Asia Cup during Afghanistan series
Pakistan will have a number of key targets as they enter a critical period in ODI cricket.
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Pakistan Retain Senior Men's Team's Coaching And Management Staff
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday retained the coaching and management staff for the men's team ahead of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, followed by the Asia Cup. The decision implies that Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur, head coach Grant Bradburn and team manager Rehan Ul Haq will continue in their respective roles. Morne Morkel (bowling coach), Andrew Puttick (batting coach) and Aftab Khan (fielding coach) have also been retained.
Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Sledges Iftikhar Ahmed In Pashto. Here's What Happened Next
Surrey Jaguars registered a stunning 38-run victory over Vancouver Knights in the Qualifier 1 match of the ongoing Global T20 Canada tournament on Friday. Asked to bat first, the Jaguars posted a total of 139/9 in 20 overs with skipper Iftikhar Ahmed scoring 36 runs. Later, the Knights were bundled out for 101 as Matthew Forde took a four-wicket haul. With this win, the Jaguars have entered the final of the tournament. Iftikhar played a brilliant innings for his team but his dismissal became the highlight of the match.
Age Is Just A Number! Shahid Afridi Stuns Fans With Two Wickets In G20 Canada Match
Vancouver Knights defeated Toronto Nationals by 25 runs in the last league stage match of the ongoing Global T20 Canada on Thursday. Asked to bat first, the Knights posted a total of 128/7 in 20 overs with Corbin Bosch scoring 30 off 26 balls. Later, the Nationals were bundled out for 103 as Harsh Thaker took a four-wicket haul. Despite ending up on the losing side, the match turned out to be really memorable for former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi, who stunned everyone with his two wickets.
Pakistan Players Offered Record-Breaking Increments In New Contracts: Report
Pakistan cricket team is in for a game-changing boost with the introduction of new central contracts, which will see a historic rise in remuneration for the players. According to report in Cricket Pakistan, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, Zaka Ashraf, revealed the governing body's intention is to recognise the players' talent and dedication towards the sport. Ashraf, who recently took over as chairman of the PCB, believes the board runs because of the cricketers and their efforts.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score: Pakistan On Top As Sri Lanka Go 1 Down At Lunch
SL vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 4 Live: Sri Lanka have lost one wicket on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan. Earlier in the day, Pakistan declared their innings at 576/5, taking a lead by 410 runs. Agha Salman and Mohammad Rizwan resumed Pakistan's first innings at 563/5 when play started on Day 4 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Salman was unbeaten on 132 while Rizwan will resume from his overnight score of 37. Pakistan lead Sri Lanka by 397 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club, a lead which might be aplenty to sweep the series, unless Sri Lanka can pull off a miracle with two full days of play left in Colombo. After a rain-hit Day 2, Abdullah Shafique slammed his maiden double ton on Wednesday, with Salman putting in a real shift with the bat. (Live Scorecard)
Pakistan To Tour England Next Year In Preparation For T20 World Cup
Pakistan will tour England next year to play a four-match T20 series in preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States and the West Indies. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday that besides the men's squad, the national women's team will also tour England in May next year for three T20Is and three ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 fixtures. The Pakistan men's team will also play three T20 internationals in the Netherlands and a similar series against Ireland before reaching England.
"Our Type Of Conditions...": Wasim Akram Reacts As ICC Announces World Cup Schedule
Pakistan great Wasim Akram believes his former side has enough quality in their ranks to be a major player at this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Wasim was part of the famous team that helped Pakistan claim their only World Cup title at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 1992, and the legendary pacer thinks a second trophy can be clinched if their best players can remain fit and in form. Pakistan are led by the No.1-ranked ODI batter in Babar Azam and have an experienced group of players to support him.