With some days left for the historic New Zealand series, Pakistan has named an uncapped middle-order batter Kamran Ghulam and fast bowler Hasan Ali in the 16-player squad for the Two-Test series against New Zealand.
The series will begin on December 26 at Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Arena.
Kamran has changed Azhar Ali, who proclaimed his retirement last week, while Hasan Ali has taken over from Mohammad Ali, who, like Faheem Ashraf, has been advised to participate in the ongoing Pakistan Cup in Karachi.
Haris Rauf has not been included in the squad as he is improving from an injury he sustained while fielding in the Rawalpindi Test. However, fast bowler Naseem, who missed the Multan and Karachi Tests due to a shoulder niggle, has been being declared fit and as such, retained in the squad.
Hafeez is currently enjoying quality time with his family in England. Muhammad Hafeez is a brilliant player who can perform all-rounder, with the bat at any position and is a great bowler. He is also regarded as a superb all-rounder. Although he is currently in England and has since retired from Test cricket, he has played in other leagues.
The talented batsman and his attractive family have been spotted in Scotland and on the lovely Island of England. The sportsman and his family are having a really peaceful time in the area’s lovely weather. Nazia Hafeez, Hafeez’s wife, has posted picturesque images from England’s Isle of Wight.
In England, there is a stunning island called the Isle of White. Additionally, Nazia Hafeez shared a few images from Scotland. Hafeez furthermore posed for a picture with his stunning bride. Here are some images of the sweet family.
KARACHI, March 25, 2022: Food retail giant KFC, continuing their strong association with cricket has announced the title sponsorship of the ODI series of historical Australia’s tour to Pakistan, “KFC ODI Series – Pak Vs. Australia”. The series consists of 3 ODI matches which will be played in Gaddafi stadium Lahore, starting on March 29th, 2022.
The brand has a rich history of endorsing the game globally. From sponsoring Australia’s Big Bash League since its inception to introducing the Mini-Cricket Programme in South Africa, and bagging the official sponsorship of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, KFC can be credited for enriching the future of the game in multiple countries.
Now, with becoming the title sponsors of the Pakistan and Australia ODI series, the brand is playing a pivotal role in reinvigorating the nation’s favorite game.
Unveiling of the sponsorship plaque was doing jointly by Zakir Khan, Director International Cricket – Pakistan Cricket Board, and Noor Alam, Chief Marketing Officer – KFC Pakistan.
Noor Alam, CMO, KFC Pakistan, said, “Finding ways to excite and delight Pakistanis is a top priority at KFC Pakistan, and what better to excite this country than bringing back international cricket after 22 long years. I hope all our Pakistani cricket fanatics celebrate the return of this great sport to our local stadiums and continue being our inspiration towards making the impossible happen.”
Earlier, KFC has had a massive impact in regional and international cricket. From sponsoring the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to endorsing domestic teams such as Southern Punjab and Karachi Premiere League, KFC is responsible for bringing a crispy revival to Pakistani cricket.
The second and third ODI will be played on March 31 and April 2 respectively at the same venue.
Fast bowler Harris Rauf has praised Shaheen Shah Afridi, the recently chosen captain of the Lahore Qalandars, saying he is a proactive captain who wants to achieve a lot.
“Shaheen is a good bowler, and now he will be a successful captain. He is a dynamic captain who wants to do a lot and wants to do well. This is why he set up camp for PSL 7 early so that the players are fully prepared and will perform well in the event,” Haris said.
Haris was also ecstatic that his close buddy Shaheen Afridi was named captain of the Lahore Qalandars.
“Shaheen is a friend off the field, he is a teammate on the ground, and now he is the captain. I am happy that he became Qalandars’ captain, and we will support him to make him successful,” he added.
Haris returned to Pakistan from the Big Bash League in Australia when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) summoned Pakistani cricketers to prepare for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) seventh edition 2022.
The right-arm pacer, along with Shaheen, will headline Lahore Qalandars’ bowling attack in PSL 7, which will begin on January 27 at National Stadium Karachi.
During a ceremony sponsored by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja at Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said he turns to former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed during difficult times.
“Whenever I am in difficult situations, I go to Saifi (Sarfaraz) bhai. He has led the team for a long time and is an experienced captain. His thoughts are nice and whenever I am stuck in a difficult situation, I go to Saifi bhai and his advice helps me a lot,” Babar said.
He also mentioned that he takes advice from the team’s vice-captain Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan and some of the senior players, including veteran cricketer Shoaib Malik.
‘Real team player’
Speaking at the event, Raja praised the former captain, describing him as a “true team player.”
Despite having the position of a former captain, Raja reminded the participants that Sarfaraz deserved praise for maintaining discipline and decorum after being transferred to the reserves.
ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP): Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan would join Sussex following Australia’s tour of Pakistan that concludes in early April.
He would be available in both Championship and T20 cricket until the end of the Vitality Blast in mid-July. As well as being regarded as one of the most accomplished ‘keepers in the world, the 29-year-old from Peshawar also has a formidable batting record in all formats.
In 54 T20s, Mohammad averages a stunning 50.06 with the bat at a strike-rate of 126.6. He has enjoyed a stellar 2021, becoming the first batter to score over a thousand T20I runs in a calendar year and surpassed Chris Gayle’s six-year-old record for the most T20 runs scored in a calendar year.
He was also the third highest run-scorer in the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scoring 281 runs in six innings as Pakistan made it to the semi-finals, and is now ranked by the ICC as the world’s fourth best batter in men’s T20Is.
Rizwan was full of positivity after signing for Sussex, sending this message to the club’s supporters, “Dear Sussex Family, assalamu alaikum. I am absolutely honoured and excited to be a part of the historic Sussex County Cricket Club for the 2022 season. I have always heard great things about the Sussex community and this family club was always close to my heart.
“In my heart, I know our young team has the potential to beat any team. Our strength lies in our hard work, honesty, deep commitment, and self-belief: we can win, we will win, and we will play like champions, no matter what! In shaa Allah, I look forward to a great season,” sussexcricket.co.uk quoted him as saying.
Ian Salisbury, Sussex’s Championship and One-Day Head Coach, said, “Mohammad’s first-class and Test records speak for themselves and it’s a huge coup to welcome him to Sussex for a big chunk of next season’s Championship. As well as his playing credentials, it’s clear from speaking to people like Mushy (Mushtaq Ahmed) and Saqlain Mushtaq that Mohammad will also be a wonderful addition to the dressing room.
James Kirtley, Sussex’s T20 Head Coach, said, “Sussex are incredibly lucky to secure the services of Mohammad Rizwan. There is only a select number of players that have scored centuries in all three formats. On top of this he averages around 40 in all formats at an impressive strike rate. Couple this with his ability to keep wicket and he is one of the most exciting cricketers in the world.
He will be an excellent replacement at the top of the order and with the gloves in our Blast team and I am extremely pleased to be filling that gap with an international player of his calibre.
“As important as his performances are on the pitch, we needed to be sure Mohammad would be right for our environment. During our extensive research there was resounding support from those that know him. He is a natural leader and a player who will inspire.
I am very much looking forward to welcoming him to Sussex as the latest in a long line of successful cricketers that have played for Pakistan and Sussex,” he said.
Mohammad Nawaz struck a boundary off the last ball to help Pakistan win a nail-biting third T20I by five wickets to whitewash Bangladesh 3-0 at their home.
The third contest entered an interesting phase after Bangladesh contained Pakistani batters in the last two overs. Eight runs were required off the last over when Bangladeshi skipper Mahmudullah came to bowl.
Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was making his comeback after a long hiatus, missed the first ball followed by his wicket at deep midwicket. His partner Haider Ali, who was playing on 45, got out on just the next ball to give Mahmudullah a hat-trick chance.
Iftikhar Ahmed saved Pakistan by hitting a six after which they needed two off two balls. Mahmudullah once again made comeback by picking up Iftikhar in a pressure situation. But, Nawaz struck the only boundary to hand Pakistan a nervous victory.
Mohammad Rizwan made 40 runs off 43 balls including two boundaries and a six.
Mahmudullah bagged three wickets, while Shohidul Islam and Aminul Islam shared a wicket apiece.
Earlier, Pakistani bowlers got hold of Bangladesh as they managed to score just 124-7 in 20 overs.
In a dead rubber contest, Bangladesh decided to bat first after winning the toss. Their opener Mohammad Naim was the only prominent run-scorer as he scored 47 runs off 50 balls including two boundaries and a six. He fought well but Bangladesh fell to a paltry total.
Shamim Hossain made 22 runs off 23 balls with the help of four boundaries. Afif Hussain scored 20 runs spread over two sixes.
For Pakistan, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Usman Qadir bagged two wickets each while Shahnawaz Dahani and Haris Rauf shared a wicket apiece.
Mohammad Rizwan earned a player of the series award, while Haider Ali got player of the match award.
Faisalabad: The Project Director of Sitara Heights Mazhar Abbas recently announced his decision to award a 3-bedroom apartment in Faisalabad’s tallest building, Sitara Icon Tower, to cricketer Asif Ali in recognition of his incredible performance against Afghanistan during the ongoingICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. The match saw Ali hit four sixes in the last over to help Pakistan to victory.
According to Sitara Heights’ management, the apartment is a gift for the star player as he hammered four sixes in the final over of the match, leading the Pakistan Cricket team to their third consecutive victory in the tournament. Zameen.com’s Senior Director Sales (Central) Sheikh Shuja Ullah Khan took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the Sitara Heights’ management for their kind gesture.
It is pertinent to mention here that Zameen.com is the official sales and marketing partner for the Sitara Icon Faisalabad project. In order to present the apartment to Ali, Zameen.com and the management of Sitara Heights will be arranging a ceremony upon the cricket team’s return to the country. The ceremony will feature some of the country’s most prominent and influential personalities.
Sitara Heights Project Director Mazhar Abbas stated that Asif Ali had earned a place in the public’s hearts with his outstanding performance against New Zealand and, in particular, against Afghanistan. As a reward for his achievements, he will be gifted a 3-bedroom apartment in Faisalabad’s premier residential apartment complex, Sitara Icon Tower. He further stated that this tradition will continue in the future for every Pakistani sportsperson that performs exceptionally well in international competitions.
Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (Central) Sheikh Shuja Ullah Khan remarked that the national cricket team of Pakistan had made the country proud with its consecutive victories against India, New Zealand, and Afghanistan. He added that Sitara Heights’ decision to recognize Asif Ali for his outstanding performance was quite commendable and he thanked them for taking the initiative to award Ali an apartment in Sitara Icon Tower.
Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has reunited with his daughter Aiyla after being 10 months apart from her and his wife.
The legendary bowler shared the beautiful moment of finally meeting his daughter, sharing a short clip of their meeting on his official Twitter account.
“Finally seeing my daughter after 10 months apart,” Wasim Akram captioned the video on his Twitter handle.
Fans believe the video was shot by his wife Shaniera Akram, even though Akram did not credit anyone on the viral video.
Akram articulated his appreciation to his wife Shaniera, an Australian social worker, for taking such good care of their “little princess”.
“Thank you, Shaniera, for raising such a beautiful little princess while we have been apart,” Akram further wrote.
The post became an instant hit on Twitter.
Wasim Akram was away from his family for the last 10 months due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Due to travel restrictions, he was in Pakistan, his wife and daughter were in Australia.
The 55-year-old, last month, traveled to Australia to unite with his family and after spending his compulsory 14-day quarantine, he was permitted to meet them.
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