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"Can't Press Button And Start Playing Like Australia": Ramiz Raja Asks Pakistan Fans To Keep Faith

The 7-match T20I series between Pakistan and England gave the Men in Green a reality check ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. Touted as the favourites to deliver in their own backyard, Pakistan suffered a 3-4 defeat against the tourists despite skipper Jos Buttler not playing a single game. Seeing fans express their disappointment over the team's performance, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja has urged them to keep faith.

"MS Dhoni Still Playing IPL, Are They Mad?" Ex-Pakistan Star Cites India Great's Example To Criticise PCB's Selection Policy

The Pakistan cricket team had a disappointing night when they lost against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2022 final on September 11. The Babar Azam-led side, who were one of the top contenders to lift the Asia Cup trophy, fell short of 23 runs. Following the Asia Cup, Pakistan in currently squaring off against England in a seven-match T20I series, at their home ground. Apart from this, Pakistan Cricket Board also announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia, featuring big names like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem but it did not consist the name of veteran batter Shoaib Malik.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Approves Rs 1 Million For Saqlain Mushtaq's Knee Treatment

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has sanctioned one million rupees for the national team head coach Saqlain Mushtaq's knee treatment. According to a report in the 'Daily Jang' newspaper, Ramiz decided to release the amount immediately after the national team doctor Najeeb Soomro sent in a request to him that one million rupees be provided for the treatment of a chronic knee problem that Saqlain had been facing for a while now. The amount was sought while the team was in the Netherlands recently for an ODI series and where Saqlain sought some treatment.

"He's Selected Because He's Ramiz Raja's Favourite": Former Spinner On Pakistan Batter

After ending as the runners-up of the Asia Cup 2022, Team Pakistan is all set for the upcoming T20 World Cup In Australia in October. Before flying to Australia, the Babar Azam-led side will be going up against England in a home series. On Thursday, Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad, which will be flying to Australia for the World Cup. The squad marked the return of the ace pacer Shaheen Afridi, after he was ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a knee injury. Shaheen replaced Hasan Ali and veteran batter Shoaib Malik was also excluded from the squad.

Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt's Stern Take On Shahid Afridi's "PCB Hasn't Done Anything" For Shaheen Comment

Former captain Shahid Afridi claimed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not taking care of their star pacer Shaheen Afridi in his rehabilitation process. Shaheen, who has been named in Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad, left the team from UAE to go to England for treatment and recovery for a knee injury he had suffered during the Test series against Sri Lanka. However, PCB chief Ramiz Raja came out to deny that the board had "disowned" Shaheen, saying that it is unthinkable that the board would not take care of the star pacer, calling it an "unfortunate controversy".

"Provocative Statement": Ramiz Raja Opens Up On Snapping At Indian Journalist

In the Asia Cup final, Babar Azam-led Pakistan suffered a 23-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka and as a result, the Islanders won the continental tournament for the sixth time. However, the biggest talking point came after the match came to an end, as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja snapped at an Indian journalist, who had asked Ramiz to say something to "Pakistani fans who were sad after the loss."

"Unfortunate Controversy": PCB Chief On Pakistan Great's Claims On Shaheen Afridi

After Shahid Afridi's statement that pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is paying for his own rehabilitation in England and is staying in the country on his own money, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja came out to deny that the board had "disowned" the star player. He said that it is unthinkable that the PCB would not take care of Shaheen and called it an "unfortunate controversy". Shaheen, who has been named in Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad, left the team from UAE to go to England for treatment and recovery for a knee injury he had suffered during the Test series against Sri Lanka.

Former Pakistani Umpire Asad Rauf Dies At 66

Former Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf, who was a part of the ICC Elite Panel from 2006 to 2013, died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Lahore. He was 66. "Saddened to hear about passing of Asad Rauf. Not only was he a good umpire but also had a wicked sense of humour. He always put a smile on my face and will continue to do so whenever I think about him. Many sympathies with his family for their loss," Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja tweeted.

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"Can't Press Button And Start Playing Like Australia": Ramiz Raja Asks Pakistan Fans To Keep Faith

"MS Dhoni Still Playing IPL, Are They Mad?" Ex-Pakistan Star Cites India Great's Example To Criticise PCB's Selection Policy

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Approves Rs 1 Million For Saqlain Mushtaq's Knee Treatment

"He's Selected Because He's Ramiz Raja's Favourite": Former Spinner On Pakistan Batter

Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt's Stern Take On Shahid Afridi's "PCB Hasn't Done Anything" For Shaheen Comment

"Provocative Statement": Ramiz Raja Opens Up On Snapping At Indian Journalist

"Unfortunate Controversy": PCB Chief On Pakistan Great's Claims On Shaheen Afridi

Former Pakistani Umpire Asad Rauf Dies At 66