Ihsanullah and Mohammad Haris await chance as Pakistan target T20 series turnaround
Pakistan have a few issues to iron out as they look to get back on track in the T20 series against New Zealand.
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"Next Best Batter After Virat Kohli...": Ex Pakistan Captain's Big Compliment For India Star
With a penchant for making big scores, Shubman Gill could be the next big thing in Indian cricket, feels for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja. Gill, who has already scored a century at least in every format, showed his class en route to a sublime 67 off 49 balls in Gujarat Titans' six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday. After seeing his knock against PBKS, Raja suggested Gill could be the likely successor to Virat Kohli.
Shahid Afridi-Led Panel Wanted Babar Azam "To Be Replaced As Captain": Najam Sethi
The chairman of PCB management committee, Najam Sethi, has revealed that Shahid Afridi-led interim selection panel initially wanted to replace Babar Azam as captain. However, he added that as soon as the panel members took their role, they changed their mind. PCB went through a series of changes in December last year. It included the sacking of the then chairman Ramiz Raja from his role with Najam Sethi taking over the duties later. Meanwhile, the PCB also appointed Shahid Afridi as the chaiman of the National Selection Committee for the home series against New Zealand.
"Don't Think Pakistan Will Play" World Cup Games In India: Top ICC Official. This Is Their Likely Venue
With the confusion over where Indian cricket team and Pakistan cricket team over where the two sides might play in the Asia Cup, ESPN Cricinfo has reported a fresh development on the World Cup front. The ODI ICC World Cup is being held in India in October-November. According to the report, Pakistan could play its matches in Bangladesh. "The idea has been discussed at the ICC level," the report claimed. This reported development comes as a hybrid model is coming up as an option for host venue of the Asia Cup.
"Wasted Talent": Ramiz Raja Gives Brutal Assessment Of Pakistani Batter
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Ramiz Raja showered praises on veteran Pakistan batter Umar Akmal for his explosive innings for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter against Islamabad United but also ended up calling him a “wasted talent”. Akmal was in tremendous form as he scored 43 runs off just 14 deliveries and ended up with a superb strike rate of 307.14. His innings had two boundaries and five massive sixes. Raja called him one of his favourite players when he started playing cricket but also lamented that he did not achieve as much as he should have.
Robbery In PSL! CCTV Cameras 'Worth Millions' Stolen
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) witnessed a bizarre incident as CCTV cameras worth millions of rupees (PKR) were reportedly stolen. Not just that, it has also been reported that batteries of generators installed for lighting at Gaddafi Stadium have also gone missing. The fiber cables for closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, as well as a few other things that have been stolen, have been reported to be worth more than 10 lakh (Pakistani Rupees). The situation prompted the authorities to lodge a complaint at the Gulberg police station, as per ARY news.
"Shoaib Akhtar Is A Delusional Superstar": Ramiz Raja Takes A Dig At Ex-Pakistan Star For Targetting Babar Azam
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has lashed out at Shoaib Akhtar, following his comments on star batter Babar Azam. During a recent appearance on a local news channel, Akhtar had criticised Babar's communications, saying that the Pakistan captain can't speak English properly. The 47-year-old faced a lot of flak for his comments on Babar, as well as former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal. Raja labelled Akhtar a "delusional superstar", adding that it is more important to become a human first than a brand.
Ramiz Raja Takes Swipe At Wasim Akram For Angry Outburst In PSL Match
Pakistan legend Wasim Akram drew sharp reactions from fans on social media for his angry outburst during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans. After Akram's Kings lost the match in a last-ball thriller, the Pakistan great slammed the sofa in front of him in a furious manner, with the entire incident getting caught in cameras. A number of fans were unimpressed by Akram's antics and now former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raj has also criticised him.