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Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today (Tuesday) announced its men’s side will play 10 additional T20Is against New Zealand in the 2023-24 season as part of its strategic decision to provide best preparation opportunities for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.Following three ICC World Test Championship matches in Australia from 14 December to 7 January, Pakistan will travel to New Zealand for five T20Is, which will kick-start their T20 World Cup preparations. These matches will be held from 12-21 January.Schedule:12 Jan – 1st T20I, Auckland14 Jan – 2nd T20I, Hamilton17 Jan – 3rd T20I, Dunedin19 Jan – 4th T20I, Christchurch21 Jan – 5th T20I, ChristchurchIn turn, New Zealand will make a return visit to Pakistan in April 2024 for five T20Is to fill the vacant window. Details of the series will be released closer to time.The additional series will mean in the lead up to the T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA in June 2024, Pakistan will play 19 T20Is (10 vs New Zealand, three vs the Netherlands, two vs Ireland and four vs England). In addition to the 19 international matches, the PCB will also host its own cut-throat HBL Pakistan Super League 2024 in February/March 2024.To schedule the additional T20Is, the Pakistan Cricket Board, in consultation with Cricket West Indies and New Zealand Cricket, has made slight changes to its Future Tours Programme 2023-2025.The two ICC World Test Championship fixtures against the West Indies, originally planned in Pakistan in February 2024, will now be held in January 2025. Likewise, Pakistan’s tour to New Zealand for three ODIs and five T20Is, originally scheduled in January 2025, will now take place in April 2025.Pakistan and New Zealand recently played a highly-competitive and entertaining five-match T20I series in April/May in Lahore and Rawalpindi, which ended in a two-all draw. Prior to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, Pakistan had featured and won the T20I series in Christchurch with Bangladesh as the third side.New Zealand and Pakistan are ranked third and fourth, respectively in the ICC T20I Team Rankings with just two points separating them.ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25Meanwhile, Pakistan women’s cricket team’s schedule of matches in New Zealand have also been confirmed.The side will play three T20Is in Dunedin and Queenstown from 3-9 December, before taking on New Zealand in three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 ODIs from 12-18 December in Queenstown and Christchurch.Schedule:3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (ICC Women’s Championship)15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (ICC Women’s Championship)18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (ICC Women’s Championship)The ICC Women’s Championship series against New Zealand will be Pakistan’s third of the year following their home series against South Africa in Karachi from 1-14 September and October’s away series against Bangladesh. Their last two series in the ICC Women’s Championship will be against the West Indies (home, April 2024) and England (away, May 2024).Pakistan has to date played three series, defeating Sri Lanka (2-1) and Ireland (3-0), and losing (3-0) to Australia. Both Pakistan and New Zealand have played three series of nine ODIs each and have 10 points apiece.Pakistan men’s revised Future Tours Programme 2023-2025 (all Tests count towards the ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025)2023-24July – Pakistan to Sri Lanka (two Tests) (ongoing)August – Pakistan to Afghanistan (three ODIs)September – ACC 50-over Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri LankaOctober/November – ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023December/January – Pakistan to Australia (three Tests)January – Pakistan to New Zealand (5T20Is)April – New Zealand to Pakistan (5 T20Is)May – Pakistan to the Netherlands (three T20Is), Ireland (two T20Is) and England (four T20Is)June – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup USA/West Indies 20242024-25August – Bangladesh in Pakistan (two Tests)October – England in Pakistan (three Tests)November – Pakistan to Australia (three ODIs and three T20Is)November/December – Pakistan to Zimbabwe (three ODIs and three T20Is)December/January – Pakistan to South Africa (two Tests, three ODIs, three T20Is)January – West Indies in Pakistan (two Tests)February – New Zealand and South Africa in Pakistan (ODI tri-series)February/March – ICC Champions Trophy Pakistan 2025April – Pakistan to New Zealand (three ODIs and five T20Is)May – Bangladesh in Pakistan (three ODIs and three T20Is)

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: The drafting of the Khatri Premier League season 2 organized by the Muslim Khatri community has been completed last night in a very spectacular and colorful ceremony at Noorani Eid Gah XI New Karachi. Senior and young players of the Muslim Khatri community participated in the ceremony. International and first-class players will also be seen in action. After the great success of Khatri Premier League Season 1, Khatri Premier League Season 2 will start from August 19, like last year, with the opening match of SJAS Media XI and Pakistan Showbiz XI. While the league matches of the event will be played from August 20 to September 17, 2023 in the floodlights of Asghar Ali Shah Stadium. On the occasion of drafting, MQM Pakistan leader Farooq Sattar and world-renowned Naat Khawan Alhaj Mahmood Al Hasan Ashrafi were the special guests. Mahmood Al Hasan Ashrafi started the ceremony by reciting the Holy Quran and Naat Sharif and Qaseida Burda Sharif in his unique style. After that, the special guest Farooq Sattar announced the drafting by reading the Quran.Rachiya Fighters owners Yasin Munim, Yusuf Chowdary, Razzaq Aliji, Hanif Sagar, Fayyaz Thattwi, Jabar Dawana, Ismail Sonija, and Usman Tar finalized their teams along with tournament secretary Sadiq Khatri, officials, Shahid Tau, team captains. The official kits were presented and the draft was opened. Chief guest Farooq Sattar said:“There is immense talent in Karachi in every field, it is necessary that these youths are provided ample opportunities, then these youths will go ahead and become the name of their city and country. I congratulate the Muslim Khatri community and management for organizing Khatri Premier Season 2 and organizing a wonderful drafting ceremony.”Secretary of the tournament Sadiq Khatri thanked the guest of honor and the franchisees, honorees, and sponsors for their cooperation. In the ceremony, Muslim Khatri Association President Liaqat Ali Khedi Member Ismail MP, Muslim Khatri community dignitaries Abdul Karim Niazi, Dr. Abdul Wahab, Rafi Haveli, Hanif Zirwala, Noman Zehri, Adnan Ziri Allah former cricketer and coach Zafar Ahmed, tournament secretary Sadiq Khatri, Shahid Tau Akbar Ali, and other guests attended.

Sports Bulletin ReportColombo (Sri Lanka): Pakistan A beat Nepal by 4 wickets in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Emerging Cup 2023 at Colombo Cricket Club Ground on Friday.Nepal captain Rohit Paudel won the toss and decided to bat first. Nepal managed 179 runs in 37 overs after losing all ten batters. Sompal Kami was the top scorer with 75 runs off 101 balls, as he hit 9 fours and 2 sixes. Pratis GC made 26 runs with 1 four and 2 sixes, Kushal Malla smashed 17 runs with 2 boundaries and 1 six, Arjun Saud made 17 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Shahnawaz Dahani (5 for 38), Mohammad Wasim (4 for 51), Mubasir Khan (1 for 23) were wicket-taker bowlers for Pakistan A.In reply, Pakistan A made 181 for 6 runs in 32.5 overs. Tayyab Tahir was the top scorer with 51 runs off 67 balls, as he hit 6 fours. Omair Yousuf made 36 runs with 4 fours, Kamran Ghulam smashed 31 runs with 1 four and 2 sixes, Saim Ayub scored 24 runs with the help of 3 boundaries and 1 six. Lalit Rajbanshi (3 for 50), Pawan Sarraf (2 for 15), Kushal Malla (1 for 22) were wicket-taker bowlers for Nepal. Shahnawaz Dahani got the “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:Nepal (Batting) 179 runs all out in 37 oversSompal Kami (75 runs, 101 balls, 4x9, 6x2), Pratis GC (26 runs, 24 balls, 4x1, 6x2), Kushal Malla (17 runs, 18 balls, 4x2, 6x1), Arjun Saud (17 runs, 20 balls, 4x2, 6x1)Pakistan A (Bowling)Shahnawaz Dahani (5 for 38), Mohammad Wasim (4 for 51), Mubasir Khan (1 for 23)Pakistan A (Batting) 181 for 6 in 32.5 oversTayyab Tahir (51 runs, 67 balls, 4x6, 6x0), Omair Yousuf (36 runs, 40 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Kamran Ghulam (31 runs, 26 balls, 4x1, 6x2), Saim Ayub (24 runs, 25 balls, 4x3, 6x1)Nepal (Bowling)Lalit Rajbanshi (3 for 50), Pawan Sarraf (2 for 15), Kushal Malla (1 for 22)

Sports Bulletin ReportMirpur (Bangladesh): Hosts ladies beat India by 4 wickets in a match of the Women’s Cricket Series 2023 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Thursday.India women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to bat first against the Bangladesh. The total score of India Women was 102 for 9 in 20 overs. Harmanpreet Kaur was the top scorer with 40 runs off 41 balls, as she hit 3 fours and 1 six. Jemimah Rodrigues made 28 runs with 4 boundaries, Yastika Bhatia smashed 12 runs with 1 four, Shafali Verma made 11 runs with 1 four. Rabeya Khan (3 for 16), Sultana Khatun (2 for 17), Shorna Akter (1 for 6) were wicket-taker bowlers for Bangladesh Women.In reply, Bangladesh Women’s total score was 103 in 18.2 overs. Shamima Sultana was the top scorer with 42 runs off 46 balls, as she hit 3 boundaries. Nigar Sultana made 14 runs off 20, Sultana Khatun smashed 12 runs with 2 fours, Shathi Rani scored 10 runs with 1 four. Devika Vaidya (2 for 16), Minnu Mani (2 for 28), Jemimah Rodrigues (1 for 9) were wicket-taker bowlers for the India Women. Shamima Sultana collected the “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:India Women (Batting) 102 for 9 in 20 oversHarmanpreet Kaur (40 runs, 41 balls, 4x3, 6x1), Jemimah Rodrigues (28 runs, 26 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Yastika Bhatia (12 runs, 17 balls, 4x1, 6x0), Shafali Verma (11 runs, 14 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh Women (Bowling)Rabeya Khan (3 for 16), Sultana Khatun (2 for 17), Shorna Akter (1 for 6)Bangladesh Women (Batting) 103 for 6 in 18.2 oversShamima Sultana (42 runs, 46 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Nigar Sultana (14 runs, 20 balls, 4x0, 6x0), Sultana Khatun (12 runs, 8 balls, 4x2, 6x0), Shathi Rani (10 runs, 10 balls, 4x1, 6x0),India Women (Bowling)Devika Vaidya (2 for 16), Minnu Mani (2 for 28), Jemimah Rodrigues (1 for 9)

Sports Bulletin ReportMirpur (Bangladesh): India women defeat Bangladesh by 8 runs in 2nd match of the series at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Tuesday in a low scoring game.India women captain Harmanjeet Kaur won the toss and decided to bat first. India women scored only 95 for 8 in 20 overs. Shafali Verma was the top scorer with 19 runs off 14 balls, as she hit 4 boundaries. Amanjot Kaur smashed 14 runs with 2 fours, Smriti Mandhare made 13 runs with the help of 2 fours, Yastika Bhatia hit 11 runs with 1 four and wasted 13 balls. Sultana Khatun (3 for 21), Fatima Khatun (2 for 16), Nahida Akter (1 for 14), Rabeya Khan (1 for 16) were wicket-taker bowlers for Bangladesh women.In reply, Bangladesh could make only 87 runs in 20 overs. Nigar Sultana was the top scorer with 38 runs for Bangladesh, as she hit 2 fours, Shorna Akter made 7 off 17 runs, Nahida Akter smashed 6 off 12 runs, Shamima Sultana scored 4 off 4 with the help of 1 four. Deepti Sharma (3 for 12), Shafali Verma (3 for 15), Minnu Mani (2 for 9), Bareddy Anusha (1 for 20) were successful bowlers for India women. Deepti Sharma came down with the “Man of the Match” Award.Summarized scorecardIndia Women (Batting) 95 for 8 in 20 oversShafali Verma (19 runs, 14 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Amanjot Kaur (14 runs, 17 balls, 4x2, 6x0), Smriti Mandhare (13 runs, 13 balls, 4x2, 6x0), Yastika Bhatia (11 runs, 13 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh (Bowling)Sultana Khatun (3 for 21), Fatima Khatun (2 for 16), Nahida Akter (1 for 14), Rabeya Khan (1 for 16)Bangladesh Women (Batting) 87 runs all out in 20 oversNigar Sultana (38 runs, 55 balls, 4x2, 6x0), Shorna Akter (7 runs, 17 balls, 4x0, 6x0), Nahida Akter (6 runs, 12 balls, 4x0, 6x0), Shamima Sultana (5 runs, 4 balls, 4x1, 6x0)India Women (Bowling)Deepti Sharma (3 for 12), Shafali Verma (3 for 15), Minnu Mani (2 for 9), Bareddy Anusha (1 for 20)

Sports Bulletin ReportChattogram (Bangladesh): Hosts batters crushed Afghanistan by 7 wickets in the Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on Tuesday.Afghanistan Captain won the toss and decided to bat first. Afghanistan batters scored a meager total of 126 runs and wasted all players, as they wasted 45.2 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai was the top scorer with 56 runs off 71 balls, as he hit 1 boundary and 3 sixes. Hashmatullah Shahidi smashed 22 runs with 4 fours. Majeeb Ur Rehman made 11 runs with the help of 2 fours, Najeebullah Zadran hit 10 runs with 1 four and wasted 22 balls. Shoroful Islam (4 for 21), Taskin Ahmed (2 for 23), Taijul Islam (2 for 33), Sakib Al Hasan (1 for 13) were wicket-taker bowlers for Bangladesh.In reply, Bangladesh could made 129 for 3 23.3 overs. Litton Das was the top scorer with 53 runs and wasted 60 balls, as he hit 3 fours and 2 six, Shakib Al Hasan made 39 off 39 runs with the help of 5 boundaries, Towhid Hridoy smashed 22 off 19 runs with 1 four, Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 11 off 15 with the help of 2 fours. Fazalhaq (2 for 26), Mohammad Nabi (1 for 7) Were successful bowlers for India women. Shoroful Islam got “Man of the Match” Award.Summarized scorecardAfghanistan (Batting) 126 runs all out in 45.2 oversAzmatullah Omarzai (56 runs, 71 balls, 4x1, 6x0), Hashmatullah Shahidi (22 runs, 54 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Majeeb Ur Rehman (11 runs, 34 balls, 4x2, 6x0), Najeebullah Zadran (10 runs, 22 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh (Bowling)Shoroful Islam (4 for 21), Taskin Ahmed (2 for 23), Taijul Islam (2 for 33), Sakib Al Hasan (1 for 13)Bangladesh (Batting) 129 for 3 runs in 23.3 oversLitton Das (53 runs, 60 balls, 4x3, 6x2),  Shakib Al Hasan (39 runs, 39 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Towhid Hridoy (22 runs, 19 balls, 4x1, 6x0), Najmul Hossain Shanto (11 runs, 15 balls, 4x2, 6x0)India Women (Bowling)Fazalhaq (2 for 26), Mohammad Nabi (1 for 7) 

An eight-team ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 to start on July 13 in ColomboSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan A cricket team known as Shaheens will take on traditional foes India A on July 19 in the eight-team ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023, as a 50-over tournament will be held from July 13 to 23 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Shaheens will depart from Lahore for Sri Lanka via Dubai in the wee hours of Tuesday.Shaheens are slotted in Group B with India A, Nepal and United Arab Emirates (UAE) A. Shaheens will open their campaign on 14 July with the match against Nepal, after which they play UAE A and India A on 17 and 19 July, respectively. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals which will be played on 21 July. The final of the tournament will be held on 23 July.Captain Mohammad Haris said: “We are ready for the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup. We won't let the pressure of being defending champions affect us. Instead, we will keep things simple, remain composed, and strive for consistent performances.“The players have shown great commitment and dedication during the camp, and we have prepared ourselves according to the conditions in Sri Lanka. Having been to Sri Lanka before, we are familiar with the challenges we may face.“Our team's combination is excellent, with a talented group of all-round players. Each member brings something unique to the table, and I have complete confidence in their abilities.“This tournament serves as a crucial opportunity for everyone to showcase their skills and stake their claim for a spot in the national team. With a great deal of white-ball matches scheduled for the men's team in the future, there are plenty of chances for players to make a mark and secure their place.”Head Coach Mohammad Masroor said: “The players have trained really hard and responded well in the training sessions here at the National Cricket Academy. They have shown dedication and determination, which is commendable. This is an excellent platform for these young cricketers to demonstrate their abilities and aptitude.“It is truly remarkable to see that most of the players in the squad have shared experiences playing together at the age-group level. This familiarity and camaraderie amongst them are valuable assets for our team. I have high hopes that this unity will translate into good results for the team. Together, they can achieve great things and leave a lasting impact in this tournament.”Names of players: Mohammad Haris (captain, wicketkeeper) (Peshawar), Omair Bin Yousuf (vice-captain) (Karachi), Amad Butt (Sialkot), Arshad Iqbal (Swabi), Haseebullah (Quetta), Kamran Ghulam (Peshawar), Mehran Mumtaz (Rawalpindi), Mubasir Khan (Islamabad), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (North Waziristan), Qasim Akram (Lahore), Sahibzada Farhan (Charsadda), Saim Ayub (Karachi), Shahnawaz Dahani (Larkana), Sufiyan Muqeem (AJK) and Tayyab Tahir (Gujrat)Team officials: Shahid Aslam (manager), Mohammad Masroor (head coach), Hanif Malik (batting/fielding coach), Umar Rashid (bowling coach) and Imtiaz Ahmed (physiotherapist)Pakistan’s fixtures: (July 14, vs Nepal, July 17 vs UAE, July 19 vs India A)

Sports Bulletin ReportMirpur (Bangladesh): India Women’s cricket team conquered Bangladesh Women by 7 wickets in the match played here at Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka, Bangladesh on Monday.India women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur Captain won the toss and asked the hosts to bat first. Bangladesh Women could score merely 114 for 5 runs in 20 overs. Shorna Akter was the top scorer with 28 off 28 balls, as she hit 2 sixes. Sobhana Mostary made 23 runs with 2 boundaries, Shathi Rani contributed 22 runs with 4 fours while Shamima Sultana hit 17 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Pooja Vastrakar (1 for 16), Shafali Anusha (1 for 18), Minnu Mani (1 for 21) were wicket-taker bowlers for India Women.In reply, India Women completed their target of 118 runs for 3 in 16.2 overs. Harmanpreet Kaur was the top scorer with 54 runs off 35 balls, as she hit 6 boundaries and 2 sixes. Smriti Mandhana made 38 runs with 5 fours, Jemimah Rodrigues scored 11 runs with 2 fours, Yastika Bhatia hit 9 runs with 1 four. Sultana Khatun (2 for 25), Marufa Akter (1 for 18) were wicket-taker bowlers for Bangladesh Women. Harmanpreet Kaur got the “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:Bangladesh Women (Batting) 114 for 5 runs in 20 oversShorna Akter (28 runs not out, 28 balls, 4x0, 6x2), Sobhana Mostary (23 runs, 33 balls, 4x2, 6x0), Shathi Rani (22 runs, 26 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Shamima Sultana (17 runs, 13 balls, 4x2, 6x1)India Women (Bowling)Pooja Vastrakar (1 for 16), Shafali Anusha (1 for 18), Minnu Mani (1 for 21)India Women (Batting) 118 for 3 in 16.2 oversHarmanpreet Kaur (54 runs not out, 35 balls, 4x6, 6x2), Smriti Mandhana (38 runs, 34 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Jemimah Rodrigues (11 runs, 14 balls, 4x2, 6x0), Yastika Bhatia (9 runs not out, 12 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh Women (Bowling)Sultana Khatun (2 for 25), Marufa Akter (1 for 18)

Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe): Sri Lanka outclassed Netherlands by 128 runs in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.The Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and decided to field first. Sri Lanka all out in 47.5 overs at a total of 233 runs. Sahan Arachchige was the top scorer with 57 runs off 71 balls, as he hit 4 fours. Kusal Mendis made 43 runs with 5 fours and 1 sixes, Charith Asalanka scored 36 runs with 4 boundaries, Wanindu Hasaranga made 29 runs with 4 fours and 1 six. Vikramjit Singh (2 for 12), Logan van Beek (2 for 40), Ryan Klein (2 for 42) were wicket-taker bowlers for Netherland.In reply, Netherland made only 105 runs and wasted all batters in 23.3 overs. Max O’Dowd was the top scorer with 33 runs off 63 balls. He hit 1 four and 1 six. Logan van Beek made 20 runs with 1 four, Vikramjit Singh scored 13 runs with 3 four. Maheesh Theekshana (4 for 31), Dilshan Madushana (3 for 18), Wanindu Hasaranga (2 for 35) were wicket-taker bowlers for Sri Lanka. Dilshan Madushanka got the “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:Sri Lanka (Batting) 233 runs all out in 47.5 oversSahan Arachchige (57 runs, 71 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Kusal Mendis (43 runs, 52 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Charith Asalanka (36 runs, 36 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Wanindu Hasaranga (29 runs, 21 balls, 4x2, 6x1)Netherlands (Bowling)Vikramjit Singh (2 for 12), Logan van Beek (2 for 40), Ryan Klein (2 for 42), Netherlands (Batting) 244 for 2 runs in 44.2 oversMax O’Dowd (33 runs, 63 balls, 4x1, 6x1), Logan van Beek (20 runs not out, 24 balls, 4x1, 6x0), Vikramjit Singh (13 runs, 14 balls, 4x3, 6x0)Sri Lanka (Bowling)Maheesh Theekshana (4 for 31), Dilshan Madushana (3 for 18), Wanindu Hasaranga (2 for 35) 

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The second phase of the women's skills camp will start from July 13, as the first concluded today at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. 20 players from Lahore and adjoining areas featured in the five-day camp from July 5 to July 9.Head Coach Mark Coles expressed his satisfaction with the progress made during the camp. He said, “It was truly inspiring to witness the talent and determination displayed by these cricketers. They have showcased tremendous potential, and I am confident that their hard work and commitment will help the coaching staff as well as the selectors to identify future talent in women’s cricket.”The following is the list of invited players:Names of players: Anoosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Sana, Gull Rukh, Humna Bilal, Huraina Sajjad, Khadija Chishti, Lubna Behram, Maham Manzoor, Maham Tariq, Masooma Zahra, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, Najiha Alvi, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Saima Malik, Syeda Aroob Shah, Yusra Amir and Zaib-un-NisaCoaching staff: Mark Coles (head coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Saleem Jaffer (bowling coach), Mauhtashim Rashid (fielding coach) and Dr Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist).