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Cricket News: Galle and Colombo to host Pakistan in two-Test Series
First Test to start on 16 July at Galle: Pakistan to reach July 9 in Sri LankaSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) named 16 players and 12 officials for the upcoming 2-Test match cricket series against Sri Lankan, which will be rolled into action on July 6 at Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle Sri Lanka.According to a press release from the PCB media department, the second Test match of the series will be played from July 24 to 28 at Singhalese Sports Club Colombo, as this would be the first assignment of Green Shirts in the 2023-25 cycle of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship.Pakistan squad, led by Babar Azam will reach Sri Lanka on 9 July and play a two-day warm-up game on 11 and 12 July before they head to Galle for the first Test. Pakistan last toured Sri Lanka in July 2022 and that two-match Test series resulted in 1-1.Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain & wicketkeeper), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi, and Shan MasoodPlayer support personnel: Rehan-ul-Haq (team manager), Grant Bradburn (head coach), Andrew Puttick (batting coach), Morne Morkel (bowling coach), Aftab Khan (fielding coach), Abdul Rehman (assistant coach), Drikus Saaiman (strength and conditioning coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (media and digital content manager), Lt Col Usman Anwari (Retd) (security manager), Talha Ejaz (analyst) and Malang Ali (masseur).Complete Schedule of Tour:July 9, 2023: Pakistan land in ColomboJuly 11 and 12, 2023: Warm-up gameJuly 16-20, 2023: First Test at Galle International Cricket StadiumJuly 24-28, 2023: Second Test at Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Sri Lankan Cricketer Dushmantha Chameera misses icing on the cake
BIPIN DANISince January 2013, only one pace bowler has taken a 5-wicket haul for Sri Lanka in One Day Internationals at home. Lasith Malinga took 5 for 44 against England at Dambulla in 2018. The 31-year-old right-arm fast pacer Chameera came close to it but ended with four wickets. "Yes, it (the five wickets) would have been icing on the cake had there not been missed chances in his bowling", the bowler's brother Kusal Shanuka, who watched the match on TV from Latvia, where he is doing his masters. There were at least 2-3 chances missed in his bowling. But the family is happy with his performance in the 3rd and the final winning ODI on Wednesday."I am incredibly proud and overjoyed about my brother's performance. After undergoing ankle surgery and being out of cricket for more than 8 months, he worked tirelessly to make a comeback. It was a challenging period for him, but in his first series following the surgery, he showcased his true capabilities. I wholeheartedly wish him a brilliant career ahead", he said.Chameera has won the Player of the Match awards in the past but it was the first time he won the Player of the Match and the Player of the series in the same series. Incidentally, his performance and grabbing the two trophies on Wednesday was also witnessed at the ground by his wife Sulochana. "I'm super proud of him for his awesome comeback after the surgery last October. all his commitments and sacrifices deserve this. I wish he could continue this in upcoming qualifying matches and WC as well", she exclusively said from Hambantota. Chameera has two sons. The 2-year-old Neyul Dhanulya travelled with his parents, while Tehas Minulya (6month old) stayed with his gran-father Ajith. The home team dispersed from the ground after winning the match and the series. The visiting Afghanistan team is scheduled to leave for Bangladesh on Friday.
Devender Kumar voice represents India in Sri Lanka-Afghanistan series
BIPIN DANIThe ongoing three-match bilateral One Day International (ODI) matches series between hosts Sri Lanka and Afghanistan has an India connection too. One of the five Television commentators is India's renowned Devender Kumar.There have been no visiting commentators from Afghanistan but Devender Kumar has insights of all Afghan players. Speaking exclusively over his telephone from Hambantota, he says, "I have been commentating on Afghanistan International matches since 2017. I have been to Kabul numerous times. I have been covering their Shpageeza cricket league over the years from Kabul Afghanistan. Some unknown International Commentator recommended my name to Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in the year 2017 in Sharjah for the Afghanistan vs Ireland series in 2017 when Mujeeb-ur-Rahman made his debut. Since then I have been regularly commentating on their matches".Devender Kumar has witnessed a near-death experience in the game in Afghanistan. "In 2017, I witnessed a blast near the stadium. It was a harrowing moment for all of us. I realised that a blast had occurred barely 10 yards away from where I was standing". Despite the nightmarish turn of events, Devender decided not to curtail his visit and stayed back till the tournament was over."I am fascinated by the charm of the Afghanistan cricket story.. the struggle involved in.. and how much cricket means to Afghan people". Devender is a full-time cricket and multiple sports commentator. He commentates on Horse Polo, Tennis, Kabaddi, Table Tennis, volleyball, Badminton, Handball, football, Karate, and many other sports as well. With Cricket and Horse Polo being his top priority. He has done around 80 International Cricket matches including Test matches as well. "I have not done a live Commentary on BBC as yet but commentating on Test Match Special on the BBC is my childhood dream". "Growing up as a kid I heard a lot of Commentaries from Sri Lanka on the Radio and it was my dream to visit Sri Lanka and do live commentary. I am amazed by the beauty of Sri Lanka as a country and its wonderful people". "I feel great privilege Commentating on Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan series because it's a wonderful rivalry developing and performance of both teams carry a significant meaning in the lives of common people of both nations, “he signed off.
Cricket News: Zimbabwe Select beat Pakistan Shaheens 7 wickets
Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe):-Zimbabwe Select defeated Pakistan Shaheens by 7 wickets in the fourth contest of the 6-match Series at the Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe, as hosts have earned the 4-0 unconquerable lead in the One Day Internationals tie. Hosts reached on target of 296 runs in 47.3 overs, as the Pakistani bowlers could not create any difficulty for Ervine and Gumbie, who aggregated 277 runs for the second-wicket stand of 277. Ervine scored 161 off 144 including 19 fours and three sixes, as his partner Gumbie made 111 off 124 with the help of 10 fours. Craig Ervine declared man of the match. That Pakistan Shaheens posted a target of 296 was because of Omair’s 153 off 126. The right-handed batter struck 14 fours and four sixes and provided stability in the middle order after his side had lost three wickets for 55. The 24-year-old Karachi-born stitched a 139-run partnership with Kamran Ghulam, who made 55 off 79, for the fourth wicket. Once the partnership was broken in the 39th over, fast bowler Brad Evans made the most of the opening and recorded a five-wicket haul with five for 62 in 10 overs. The two teams will meet on Thursday at the same venue for the fifth one-day with the scoreline reading 3-1. Scores in brief: Pakistan Shaheens (Batting) 295-9, 50 overs:Omair Bin Yousuf 153, Kamran Ghulam 55, Haseebullah 22(Brad Evans 5-62, Wellington Masakadza 2-45) Zimbabwe Select (Batting) 299-3, 47.3 overs:Craig Ervine 161, Joylord Gumbie 111Shahnawaz Dahani (2-60)
15-man English Squad announced for Lord’s Test against Ireland
Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK):-The England Men's selection panel have named a 15-strong squad for the Test match against Ireland, which will be started from June 1, 2023 at Lord’s Cricket Ground.Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batter Jonathan Bairstow is now fully fit, following his broken left leg and dislocated ankle, and is back with England for the first time since last August.Warwickshire seamer Chris Woakes returns to the Test squad for the first time since March 2022, and if selected, this will be his first Test appearance on home soil since August 2020.After taking a break from the tour of New Zealand, Durham fast bowler Mark Wood is back in the squad. Surrey batter Ollie Pope has been officially confirmed as England’s vice-captain with immediate effect.Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the rest of the summer after recent scans revealed he has sustained a recurrence of a stress fracture to his right elbow. He will now spend time with the England and Sussex medical teams, who will work on his injury management.ECB Managing Director, Rob Key said:"We are looking forward to the summer ahead and getting into the swing of things, starting with a good test against Ireland.“It was a seriously tough decision to leave Ben Foakes out of the squad. He has been excellent for England in the last year, but Jonny Bairstow is one of the best players in the world whose performances last summer epitomised what we are about.“It has been a frustrating and upsetting period for Jofra Archer. He was making good progress until a recurrence of the elbow injury, which kept him out for an extended period previously. We wish him the best of luck with his recovery. I’m sure we will see Jofra back to his best and winning games for England, whatever the format. Hopefully, sooner rather than later. I would like to wish the players every success, especially those returning after some time away."England Men's Test Squad:Ben Stokes (Durham-Captain), James Anderson (Lancashire), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Dan Lawrence (Essex), Jack Leach (Somerset), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Matthew Potts (Durham), Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Mark Wood (Durham)
Cricket News: U-23 captain Dellon Peiris dreams to play in national team
BIPIN DANISri Lanka's 23-year-old Emerging Team captain Dellon Peiris, who won the Player of the Series on Monday in Japan, is ambitious to play in the national team. Speaking exclusively over the telephone from Japan on Monday, he said, "Definitely that's the dream goal of any young cricketer. I think this is a good break that I got to prove myself and hoping and looking forward to work much harder and make sure that I get an opportunity to represent my country and to bring glory to it".Dellon Peiris got 9 wickets in four matches (the fifth was washed out because of the rain on Monday) and all four were won by the visiting team. Thanking the Sri Lanka Cricket and the sports ministry for the opportunity given to him and the boys, the captain said, "This is actually my first tour captaining a national side, so really pleased and happy with the outcome of the series. I think the boys did a great job adapting to the situations and improving on their mindset and skill set to make this achievement a success. All three departments had a huge improvement from game to game and that was the positive side of the series". "The wickets were not the same as what we get in Sri Lanka. The bounce was not consistent at all. So huge credit to the boys for changing their style of play and adapting to the wickets to make sure we win games". On his own performance, he adds, "Yes, really happy on how things have started to fall in place in my cricket career in the past few months or so. Lot of effort and hard work was put into making sure that I improved my game, especially from the mental part of the game. I worked really hard on how to handle situations under pressure with bat and ball, so I feel that made the difference in being able to achieve this goal".Incidentally, the home team Japan has two Sri Lanka-born players, Sapun Nawarathna and Dinesh Sandaruwan. The team manager, Vinothan John was equally pleased with the team performance. Incidentally, this has been the fourth successive win by his four teams under his management. He managed One-day A team against England Lions, his team won the NSL 4-day tournament and one-day tournament as well.
Cricket News: Pakistan score 334 for 6 runs in 50 overs in 4th ODI
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Hosts Pakistan set 335 runs target for New Zealand in the penultimate fixture of the 5-match One Day Internationals series here at National Cricket Stadium on Friday. Green Shirts are leading the series 3-0 already.Earlier, Tom Latham won the toss and decided to field first. Skipper Babar Azam (107 runs, 117 balls, 4x10, 6x0) and Agha Salman (58 runs, 46 balls, 4x4, 6x2) helped Pakistan to put a huge total on the board. Shaheen Shah Afridi played aggressive innings of 23 runs in just 7 balls. He hit three big sixes.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: National Cricket Stadium KarachiToss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Pakistan (Batting): 334 for 6 in 50 oversBabar Azam (107 runs, 117 balls, 4x10, 6x0), Agha Salman (58 runs, 46 balls, 4x4, 6x2), Shan Masood (44 runs, 56 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Iftikhar Ahmed (28 runs, 22 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Shaheen Shah Afridi (23 runs not out, 7 balls, 4x1, 6x3), Mohammad Haris (17 runs, 8 balls, 4x1, 6x1)New Zealand (Bowling):Matt Hanry (3 for 65), Ish Sodhi (1 for 53), Ben Lister (1 for 57)New Zealand (Batting): Target 335 in 50 oversPakistan (Bowling):Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Mohammad Haris , Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad, Shan Masood, Mohammad Wasim Junior Reserves:Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Sohail, Ishanullah Khan, Abdullah Shafiq, Imam-ul-Haq New Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper), Ben Lister, Blair Tickner, James NeeshamReserves:Chad Bowes, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Henry Shipley, Henry NichollsSchedule of Upcoming matches:May 7, 2023: 5th ODI at National Stadium Karachi
Cricket News: Pakistan beat New Zealand by 26 runs in ODI
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-The combined batting performances from Imam-ul-Haq (90 off 107), Babar Azam (54 off 63), Mohammad Rizwan (32 off 34), Agha Salman (31 off 29) and Shadab Khan (21 off 10) assisted Pakistan to post a handsome total of 287 for 6 runs on the board in 50 overs, which was enough for Pakistani bowlers to defend here at National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night. Green Shirts defeated New Zealand by 26 runs in the 3rd One Day International and earn unbeatable lead in the 5-match tie 3-0. Earlier, Tom Latham won the toss and decided to field first, as in the first two ODIs won by Pakistan while chasing the target in Pindi cricket stadium few days back. Duo of left-handed opening batters, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq started the Pakistan’s innings. Imam-ul-Haq (90 runs, 107 balls, 4x7, 6x1) and Babar Azam (54 runs, 63 balls, 4x3, 6x1) were the top batters for Pakistan.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: National Cricket Stadium KarachiToss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Imam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) Pakistan (Batting): 287 for 6 in 50 oversImam-ul-Haq (90 runs, 107 balls, 4x7, 6x1), Babar Azam (54 runs, 63 balls, 4x3, 6x1), Mohammad Rizwan (32 runs, 34 balls, 4x0, 6x1), Agha Salman (31 runs, 29 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Shadab Khan (21 runs, 10 balls, 4x1, 6x2)New Zealand (Bowling): Matt Hanry (3 for 54), Adam Milne (2 for 56), Cole McConchie (1 for 46)New Zealand (Batting): Target 288 in 50 oversTom Blundell (65 runs, 78 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Cole McConchie (60 runs, 42 balls, 4x6, 6x2), Tom Latham (45 runs, 60 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Will Young (33 runs, 41 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Daryl Mitchell (21 runs, 24 balls, 4x2, 6x0) Pakistan (Bowling):Mohammad Wasim (2 for 50), Nseem Shah (2 for 40), Shaheen Shah Afridi (2 for 52), Agha Salman (1 for 42), Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, , Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, , Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Junior Reserves:Mohammad Haris, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Ishanullah Khan New Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Henry Shipley, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper), Adam Milne Reserves: Chad Bowes, Ben Lister, Blair Tickner, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Schedule of Upcoming matches:May 5, 2023: 4th ODI at National Stadium KarachiMay 7, 2023: 5th ODI at National Stadium Karachi
Cricket News: England to start West Indies Tour on December 3
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday (May 2, 2023) revealed the complete schedule for the West Indies Men’s 2023 International Home Series against England, which will be commenced from the first week of December 2023.According to a press release, English team will start the tour in Antigua with two CG United ODIs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on 3 and 6 December 2023. The third match of three-match series will be played at Kensington Oval, Barbados on 9 December. The tour will be concluded in the week before Christmas with the fourth and fifth T20Is at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, which will be hosting a fixture between West Indies and England for the first time on 19 and 21 December and the first time that England has played on the island since 2009.Schedule (ODI Matches):1. December 3, 2023: CG United ODI, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua2. December 6, 2023: 2nd CG United ODI, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua3. December 9, 2023: CG United ODI, Kensington Oval, BarbadosSchedule (T20I Matches):1. December 12, 2023: Kensington Oval, Barbados2. December 14, 2023: Grenada National Stadium, Grenada3. December 16, 2023: Grenada National Stadium, Grenada4. December 19, 2023: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad5. December 21, 2023: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad
Cricket News: Pakistan Shaheens to start Zimbabwe tour on May 3
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Imran Butt-led Pakistan Shaheens will start their Zimbabwe tour on May 3, 2023 with a four-day match at Kwekwe Sports Centre. Pakistan Shaheens had gone through an 11-day camp at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi and later took part in an additional two-day camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on 28 and 29 April prior to their departure to Zimbabwe.The squad includes 16 players and four reserve players. Six players apart from the captain and Test cricketer Imran Butt have already represented Pakistan in international cricket. These include Hussain Talat (1 ODI, 18 T20Is), Kamran Ghulam (1 ODI), Mir Hamza (3 Tests), Mohammad Ali (2 Tests), Shahnawaz Dahani (2 ODIs, 11 T20Is) and Saim Ayub (8 T20Is).Captain Imran Butt said:“We have had a rigorous training camp for the Pakistan Shaheens team ahead of our tour to Zimbabwe. The players have put in a lot of hard work and effort to prepare for this important series.“The side consists of experienced and young players. We have some very talented individuals in the side who are eager to showcase their skills on the international stage.“The team is in good spirits and looking forward to the challenge of playing in Zimbabwe. We are confident that we have the right mix of players to put up a strong performance.”Pakistan Shaheens:Imran Butt (captain) (Lahore), Hussain Talat (vice-captain) (Lahore), Aamir Jamal (Islamabad), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (Quetta), Haseebullah (Quetta), Kamran Ghulam (Peshawar), Mehran Mumtaz (Rawalpindi), Mir Hamza (Karachi), Mohammad Ali (Sialkot), Mohammad Huraira (Sialkot), Mubasir Khan (Islamabad), Omair Bin Yousuf (Karachi), Qasim Akram (Lahore), Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper) (Islamabad) and Shahnawaz Dahani (Larkana). Saim Ayub (Karachi, 50-over matches only). Asif Mehmood (Hyderabad), Athar Mehmood (Gujranwala), Saad Khan (Hyderabad) and Waqar Ahmad (Peshawar) (all reserves)Player Support Personnel:Aizaz Cheema (coach), Imran Abbas (manager), Saboor Ahmed (trainer), Mohammad Asad (physiotherapist) and Faisal Rai (team analyst). Abdul Rehman (Team Consultant, for 50-over matches only)Schedule:3-6 May – 1st Four-day match; KSC, Kwekwe10- 13 May – 2nd Four-day match; MSC, Mutare17 May – 1st 50-over match; TSC, Harare19 May – 2nd 50-over match; HSC, Harare21 May – 3rd 50-over match; HSC, Harare23 May – 4th 50-over match; OH, Harare25 May – 5th 50-over match; HSC, Harare27 May – 6th 50-over match; HSC, Harare
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