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[ad_1] Najam Sethi, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), recently proposed the idea of hosting the Asia Cup in England. “England could be a possibility as a venue for the Asia Cup,” Najam Sethi said in a interview with an Indian media outlet. However, Salman Butt, a former Pakistani cricketer, expressed his reservations about hosting the Asia Cup in England, stating that it would not make sense to have a neutral venue for a tournament that is meant to represent the Asian continent. “A neutral venue like this [England] is not viable for Asia Cup, it will not make sense as it will mean that there is not a single venue in Asia where it could be held,” Salman Butt said. Butt argued that for the sake of giving options, you can provide as many as possible, but it is important to see if they are feasible or not. “You can include England in it and make it Euro-Asia Cup. You can also give this suggestion. In the past, Austral-Asia Cup used to take place in which Australia

[ad_1] Skipper Rohit Sharma said he was bored of talking about India's pitches after the hosts lost the third Test to Australia on a wickedly turning Indore track on Friday. "This pitch talk is getting too much. Every time we play in India it's always about the pitch," Rohit told reporters after his side's nine-wicket loss. Rohit highlighted the first Test between South Africa and the West Indies, which ended inside three days on a fast Centurion surface on Thursday, and said that batting-friendly tracks, like the ones in Pakistan’s home Test series, produced "boring" contests. "People have to play well for the game to last for 5 days. Games are not lasting for five days even outside India. Yesterday, in South Africa, the game got over in three days. If the pitches are helping the bowlers, the batters need to try and test their skills," Rohit said. "It's not about always making sure that we are playing on flat pitches and the

[ad_1] Former Australian cricket star Michael Clarke has landed a new opportunity as a commentator for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a video of him in an altercation with his girlfriend went viral. The incident led to Clarke being dropped by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. ALSO READ:  Ahmed Shehzad vows to make International comeback for Pakistan Clarke, who led Australia to victory in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, expressed his excitement about the new opportunity.  “I have just been asked to commentate in the PSL, the Pakistan Super League, and you should see the internationals they have got,” Clarke said.  The 41-year-old is one of the best modern-day cricketers from Down Under. He won the 2007 and 2015 World Cups, leading Australia to the title eight years later. Clarke has apologized for his behavior and is now focusing on his commentary career.  “I’m absolutely gutted I’ve put people I hold in the highest reg

[ad_1] The six HBL Pakistan Super League franchises beefed up their squads in the replacement draft that took place over a conference call on Wednesday. The six teams added players to their squads in the third and fourth supplementary pick rounds before naming replacements for the players who were partially or fully unavailable. Each side could pick a maximum of one foreign cricketer in the two supplementary rounds. Peshawar Zalmi, who had reserved their pick in the second supplementary round in the HBL PSL 8 Player Draft in December, picked fast bowler Khurram Shahzad. In the first pick of the third supplementary round, Peshawar Zalmi picked Haris Sohail, who recently made a comeback to the Pakistan ODI side. Lahore Qalandars, who had the second pick, named Ahsan Bhatti, a left-arm spin all-rounder and product of their player development programme. Islamabad United and Karachi Kings picked Tom Curran and Ben Cutting, who played for Peshawar Zalmi last season, respectively. Q

[ad_1] The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had initially announced the cancellation of the Pakistan team's scheduled training session on Tuesday, indicating a strategic move to allow players adequate rest before their crucial ICC ODI World Cup encounter against Australia on October 20 in Bengaluru. However, a subsequent announcement by Pakistan's media manager was made, stating that the squad would, in fact, engage in a training session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, spanning from 6 to 8 pm. Amidst the preparations for the pivotal clash match against Australia, Abdullah Shafique is currently grappling with an illness, marked by a fever. In addition, sources within the team disclosed that both Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir had previously exhibited symptoms of fever, but have since recuperated. The Pakistan team's media manager elucidated on the situation, stating, " Some players got fever in the past few days and most of them have fully recovered from

[ad_1] The star-stubbed commentary panel for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 has been announced, featuring experienced commentators from different countries.  India contributes five, Pakistan four, while Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand each offer one.  Notably, former Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ramiz Raja, returning after a hiatus, joins Pakistan's lineup along with the legendary duo Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.  Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris  will also add a neutral voice to the panel. The tournament is set to commence on August 30, featuring the host team Pakistan in the inaugural match against Nepal in Multan. This year's Asia Cup will be played in the 50-overs format, featuring 13 matches. Commentary panel for Asia Cup 2023: Ravi Shastri, Sanjay Manjrekar, Russel Arnold, Gautam Gambhir, Irfan Pathan, Scott Styris, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Athar Ali Khan, Deep Dasgupta, Ramiz Raja, Bazid Khan. Asia Cup 2023 Schedule: 30 Aug –

[ad_1] Naseem Shah, a key player for the Colombo Strikers, was notably absent from their crucial must-win match against the Galle Titans on Tuesday. During the toss of the aforementioned game, Chamika Karunaratne, the captain of the Colombo Strikers, said, "Naseem Shah is not playing today due to a shoulder injury." Nevertheless, Naseem has now clarified the situation, asserting that he is, in fact, not dealing with any injury. Rather, he made a deliberate choice to take a break during his team's recent LPL match. In his explanation, Naseem stated, "There is no injury or anything like that. I have been playing a lot of cricket recently, including the Sri Lanka Tests and back-to-back matches [in the LPL]. In this weather, it is very tiring, so some rest was needed. Babar also said that it would be better to take some rest because we have important matches coming up." In the Lanka Premier League standings, the Galle Titans and the Colombo Strikers hel

[ad_1] Rashid Latif on Sunday appreciated Imran Khan's strong and timely statement about Babar Azam, the current captain of the Pakistan national cricket team. While speaking on his YouTube channel Caught Behind , Latif praised Khan's deep understanding of the game of cricket, highlighting that the former captain has an astute eye for talent and has made accurate predictions about many players in the past. According to Latif, Khan's cricketing acumen is unparalleled in the world, which makes his statement about the Pakistan captain significant. "[Imran] Khan sahab has given a very strong statement. There is no match to his cricketing acumen in the whole world. He made predictions about many players in the past and most of them came true. One or two mistakes can happen. But he keeps a keen eye on cricket, so his statement was timely," said Latif. In a recent interview, Khan lauded Babar’s batting potential, stating that he has the ability to surpass hi

[ad_1] The preparatory camp for the Pakistan cricket team ahead of their upcoming Test tour in Australia is scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi from November 22 to 29. As per the proposed itinerary, the team is set to depart from Islamabad for Australia on November 30. Test captain Shan Masood, in consultation with Team Director Mohammad Hafeez and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz, has identified potential players for the training camp, with top performers from the Quaid-e-Azam (QeA) Trophy such as Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, and the leading wicket-taker Khurram Shehzad being among those selected. Furthermore, the coaching staff for the Pakistani team has been finalised, with Mohammad Hafeez assuming the dual role of head coach and batting coach. Umar Gul will serve as the bowling coach, while coach Abdul Majid has been entrusted once again to enhance fielding skills. Naveed Akram Cheema will manage the Pakistan team during the tour, and Shahid Aslam will take on the role of as

[ad_1] Pakistan is expected to announce their 16-member Test squad in the next two days for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka in July. There are a few exciting prospects who may receive their maiden Test call-up, namely Omair Yousuf and Mohammad Huraira. These young talents have shown impressive performances recently and are likely to be given an opportunity in the Test format. Omair Yousuf, a 24-year-old batsman, had an outstanding outing during Pakistan Shaheens' tour of Zimbabwe. He topped the batting charts with 348 runs from three innings, including his highest first-class score of 250 not out in the first four-day match. On the other hand, Mohammad Huraira, who has featured in 24 first-class matches, finished second on the batting charts with 242 runs from two innings, boasting an impressive average of 121. Their consistent performances have caught the attention of the selectors, leading to their potential Test call-ups. Another player likely to make

[ad_1] Pakistan captain, Babar Azam, has responded to former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra's assessment that he is not yet part of the renowned Test cricket’s "Fab Four" that includes Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Joe Root. Chopra recently said that the "Fab Four" in Test cricket is no longer a valid term, as Virat Kohli's recent poor form has excluded him from the group. He added that Pakistan captain has the potential to join the group, but he hasn't reached that status just yet. During a press conference prior to the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, Azam said that his focus is on performing well and letting his name establish itself through consistent excellence on the field. "Everyone has their own point of view and opinion. My job is to perform. All the records I have broken thus far were due to my performances. My focus is to keep giving performances, so the name will keep coming everywhere by itself,"

[ad_1] Peshawar Zalmi Captain Babar Azam while taking a shot in PSL 2023 match on February 14, 2023. — Twitter/@babarazam258 Peshawar Zalmi captain  Babar Azam said on Thursday that criticism is always ongoing and one cannot expect people to always speak in their favour. While talking to  Geo News, Babar said what matters more is how we learn from criticism and improve.  Peshawar Zalmi captain said, "The criticism will always be going on and it is not always the case that people talk in your favour. In every case, I always try to remain positive. The more I take things positively, the more my confidence increases."  Babar said that he does not comment on criticism, adding that he respects his critics' view because they have their own opinion and mindset to see things.  "I also try to learn with the passage of time because things have been changing fast and I have to adjust according to that. One can not perform 100% every day. It matters how you learn

[ad_1] Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has expressed his optimism about Pakistan's chances in the upcoming World Cup and has identified six potential pacers who could be part of the squad. Yousuf, while talking to media in Lahore on Thursday, highlighted the depth and variety in Pakistan's fast bowling department, emphasizing the country's abundance of options in white-ball cricket. “In fast-bowling, we have Shaheen Shah [Afridi], Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Wasim [Jnr]. Then we have new pacers like Ihsanullah and Zaman Khan, so Pakistan has a lot of options in white-ball cricket," Mohammad Yousuf told media in Lahore. While discussing Pakistan's overall team combination, Yousuf expressed satisfaction with the team's strength in white-ball cricket. “Our combination in white-ball cricket is really good. Our three batters are among top-ten ranked ICC ODI batters. Imad Wasim has made a comeback. Then, Shadab [Khan] and Mohammad Nawaz are reall

[ad_1] There were match-winning knocks, spell-binding stroke-play and memorable moments from a personal perspective and his team in 2022 as Pakistan skipper Babar Azam claimed the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for a second consecutive year. Here, we take a look at his performances and celebrate some of his outstanding achievements in the year. ALSO READ:  Clarke lands PSL commentary gig after BCCI controversy Babar Azam – Pakistan 679 runs from nine matches at an average of 84.87 with three centuries. The year gone by If you thought the Pakistan skipper had a year to remember in ODI cricket in 2021, then what he produced during 2022 was even better as the ultra-consistent right-hander maintained his lead as the No.1 ranked batter on the MRF Tyres ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings. It's a title that Babar has held firmly onto since July 2021 and on current form, has no intention of letting go easily. It might be surprising to note that Babar only played nin

[ad_1] Pakistan cricket team made history on Thursday by becoming the third team to complete 500 One Day International (ODI) wins, after India and Australia. This remarkable feat was achieved after their five-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first ODI, played at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan's journey to this milestone has been a long and illustrious one. They played their first ODI in 1973 against New Zealand, and since then, they have come a long way. With legendary players like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, and Waqar Younis, Pakistan has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. Pakistan reached this milestone in their 949 th ODI. The Men in Green have won 92 ODIs against Sri Lanka, 73 vs India, 63 vs West Indies, 57 vs New Zealand, 54 vs Zimbabwe, 34 vs Australia, and 32 each against England and Bangladesh. In 978 ODIs, the Australian team has emerged victorious in 594 of them, while the Indian team has won 539 in 1029 ODIs. This victory not

[ad_1] Naseem Shah has suffered another injury scare in the ongoing Super 4 clash against India in Colombo. After bowling the second delivery of his final over, he went off the field holding his palm/wrist. Hence, Naseem wasn’t able to complete his full quota of overs and Iftikhar Ahmed had to bowl remaining four deliveries to complete the 49 th over. The extent of his injury unknown as of yet. He conceded 53 runs in 9.4 overs, without picking up a wicket. Earlier in the tournament, Naseem injured his shoulder while trying to save a boundary in the first Super 4 stage match against Bangladesh on Wednesday. However, he came back to complete his spell and finished with figures of 3/34 in his 5.4 overs, to help Pakistan bowl out Bangladesh for 193. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/stports/asia-cup-2023-naseem-shah-suffers-another-injury-scare/?feed_id=237204&_unique_id=65a387f64d10c

[ad_1] Shahid Afridi has come out in support of his son-in law, Shaheen Afridi, after Shoaib Akhtar criticized the left-arm pacer for leaving the field with injury in last year’s T20 World Cup final against England. Akhtar, in a recent local TV interview, has said that Shaheen missed a golden opportunity to become the biggest celebrity in Pakistan as he failed to complete his over at a crucial juncture of the aforementioned match. "If I was in his [Shaheen Afridi] place, I would have become the greatest celebrity of Pakistan during those 12 minutes by bowling the same number of deliveries. I would've come to bowl, fall, break my knees, but I would've got up, used injection to numb my knees, and repeated the same again," Akhtar said. ALSO READ:  Alan Wilkins comes out in support of Shaheen Afridi against Shoaib Akhtar However, Shahid Afridi in a light-hearted way took a dig at Akhtar and said that it is risky for any pacer’s career to play on with injury. “S

[ad_1] Pakistan suffered a crushing defeat against India in the Super Four match of the 2023 Asia Cup, losing by a massive margin of 228 runs in Colombo on Monday. Facing a daunting target of 357 runs, Pakistan managed only 128/8 in 32 overs, hampered by injuries to bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, who did not bat.  Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav played a pivotal role, claiming five wickets for just 25 runs, securing India's largest-ever win over Pakistan in One Day International (ODI) cricket. With this resounding victory, India secured the top spot in the Super 4 standings of the Asia Cup 2023, set to face defending champions Sri Lanka in their next Super 4 game. Despite a humiliating loss to India, Pakistan still have a chance of making it to the final of the tournament. Prior to facing India, Pakistan had convincingly defeated Bangladesh in the Super 4 phase. However, Pakistan now have only one match remaining in the Super 4 stage, against Sri Lanka. As per the

[ad_1] Pakistan left-arm pacer, Shaheen Afridi, has responded to concerns raised about a dip in his bowling speed following his row of injuries. Despite the questions surrounding his pace, Afridi emphasized that taking wickets holds greater importance to him than sheer speed. The talented bowler expressed confidence that with time and with more game opportunities, he will continue to enhance his skills and regain his bowling speed. “Everyone has a view about it [the pace], but I’ve been feeling good. You look at yourself, even if you are bowling 110kmph and taking wickets, you’re feeling good. I took wickets. I give 100% in the field, that matters more. Speed doesn’t matter as much but if there has been a dip, it will improve with time,” Afridi said in an interview with ESPNCricinfo. The 23-year-old acknowledged that his injury had impacted his bowling speed. Having suffered from the injury two months before the T20 World Cup in Australia and facing a recovery period of two

[ad_1] The winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year had a year to remember in 2022. Here, we take a look at his efforts and celebrate some outstanding achievements. Babar Azam - Pakistan 2598 runs in 44 matches at an average of 54.12 with eight centuries and 15 half-centuries ALSO READ:  Cricket fraternity congratulates Babar Azam for bagging ICC ODI award The year that was It's hard to believe that Babar Azam even further elevated his game during 2022 as the inspirational skipper broke more individual records and ensured Pakistan's star continued to shine brightly. Babar was the only player to breach the 2000-run mark during the calendar year across all formats, and he did it in style as he broke past that milestone in style while amassing a whopping 2598 runs at an imposing average of 54.12. His haul of eight hundreds and 17 fifties during the calendar year was Babar's best of his career to date and there's no d