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Cricket News: Afghanistan crush hosts Bangladesh by 142 runs
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (145), Ibrahim Zadran (100) hit tons to set 331 runs on boardSports Bulletin ReportChattogram (Bangladesh): A couple of notable performances with the bat by Rahmanullah Gurbaz (145), and Ibrahim Zadran (100) helped Afghanistan to beat hosts Bangladesh by 142 runs in the second one-day international of the 3-match tie at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on Saturday. Afghanistan earned a 2-0 unbeaten lead in the series.Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and elected to field first. Afghanistan 9 batter dismissed in 50 overs at a total of 331 runs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the top scorer with 145 runs, as he faced 125 balls, and hit 13 boundaries and 8 sixes. Ibrahim Zadran also scored a ton off 119 balls with the help of 9 fours and a solitary six. Mohammad Nabi made 25 runs after hitting one four and one massive six while Nahibullah Zadran wasted 15 balls for his 10 runs. Shakib Al Hasan (2 for 50), Mehidy Hasan Mirza (2 for 60), Mustafizur Rahman (2 for 60) were wicket-taker bowlers for Bangladesh.In reply, Bangladesh failed to complete their target of 332 runs in a 50 overs per innings fixture. They could score only 189 in 43.2 overs after losing their all 10 batters. Mustafizur Rahman was the top scorer with 69 runs, as he hit 6 fours. Shakib Al Hasan made 25 runs off 29 balls with 3 fours, Mehidy Hasan Mirza smashed 25 runs with the help of 2 fours, and Towhid Hridoy scored 16 runs with 2 fours. Fazalhaq Farooqi (3 for 22), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3 for 40), Rashid Khan (2 for 28) were wicket-taker bowlers for Afghanistan. Rahmanullah Gurbaz got the “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard: Afghanistan (Batting) 331 for 9 in 50 oversRahmanullah Gurbaz (145 runs, 125 balls, 4x13, 6x8), Ibrahim Zadran (100 runs, 119 balls, 4x9, 6x1), Mohammad Nabi (25 runs not out, 15 balls, 4x1, 6x1), Nahibullah Zadran (10 runs not out, 15 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh (Bowling)Shakib Al Hasan (2 for 50), Mehidy Hasan Mirza (2 for 60), Mustafizur Rahman (2 for 60)Bangladesh (Batting) 189 runs all out in 43.2 oversMustafizur Rahman (69 runs, 85 balls, 4x6, 6x0), Shakib Al Hasan (25 runs, 29 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Mehidy Hasan Mirza (25 runs, 48 balls, 4x2, 6x0), Towhid Hridoy (16 runs, 34 balls, 4x2, 6x0)Afghanistan (Bowling)Fazalhaq Farooqi (3 for 22), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3 for 40), Rashid Khan (2 for 28)
ICC World Cup Qualifier: Sri Lanka outclass West Indies by 8 wickets
Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe): Sri Lanka outclassed West Indies by 8 wickets in their last match of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 at Harare Sports Club on Friday.The Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and decided to field first. West Indies all out in 48.1 overs at a total of 243 runs. Keacy Carty was the top scorer with 87 runs off 96 balls, as he hit 6 fours and 1 six. Johnson Charles made 39 runs with 3 fours and 2 sixes, Romario Shepherd smashed 26 runs with 3 boundaries, Kevin Sinclair made 25 runs with 2 fours. Maheesh Theekshana (4 for 34), Dushan Hemantha (2 for 49), Sahan Arachchige (1 for 18) were wicket-taker bowlers for Sri Lanka.In reply, Sri Lanka made 244 for 2 in 44.2 overs to post a big win. Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer with 104 runs off 113 balls. He hit 14 boundaries. Dimuth Karunaratne made 83 runs with 7 fours, Kusal Mendis smashed 34 runs with3 four. Kevin Sinclair (1 for 52), and Akeal Hosein (1 for 54) were wicket-taker bowlers for the West Indies. Maheesh Theekshana got the “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:West Indies (Batting) 243 runs all out in 48.1 oversKeacy Carty (87 runs, 96 balls, 4x6, 6x1), Johnson Charles (39 runs, 38 balls, 4x3, 6x2), Romario Shepherd (26 runs, 21 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Kevin Sinclair (25 runs, 36 balls, 4x2, 6x0)Sri Lanka (Bowling)Maheesh Theekshana (4 for 34), Dushan Hemantha (2 for 49), Sahan Arachchige (1 for 18)Sri Lanka (Batting) 244 for 2 runs in 44.2 oversPathum Nissanka (104 runs, 113 balls, 4x14, 6x0), Dimuth Karunaratne (83 runs, 92 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Kusal Mendis (34 runs not out, 43 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Sadeera Samarawickrama (17 runs not out, 4x1, 6x0)West Indies (Bowling)Kevin Sinclair (1 for 52), Akeal Hosein (1 for 54)
PBCC names 17-member squad for IBSA Blind World Games 2023
Nasir Ali to lead Green Shirts, Games to start on August 17 in BirminghamAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Nasir Ali category B players will lead the national team in the forthcoming IBSA Blind World Games 2023, as the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) named a 17-man squad for the Birmingham trip next month. Babar Munir will be the deputy of Nasir Ali in the prestigious international fixture.According to an official of PBCC, Pakistan Blind Cricket Team will visit the United Kingdom (UK) to participate in IBSA Blind World Games scheduled to be held from August 17 to 27, 2023 in Birmingham UK. After the approval of Syed Sultan Shah Chairman of PBCC named the team players and officials. Also, Syed Sultan Shah will tour with the team in the capacity of President of the World Blind Cricket and the Head of the Pakistan Blind Cricket delegation.Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) selected 17 players for the games and three officials will also accompany the national squad. IBSA World Games will host 11 sports and competitions. World Blind Cricket Ltd and IBSA agreed to add Cricket for the visually impaired men and women for the first time ever in the IBSA World Games 2023. Names of Players:Zafar Iqbal (B1), Riasat Khan (B1), Mohammad Shahzaib (B1), Fakhar Abbas (B1), Mohammad Salman (B1), Mohammad Asif (B1), Nisar Ali (Captain-B2), Badar Munir (Vice-Captain-B2), Shahzeb Haider (B2), Anees Javed (B2), Moain Aslam (B2), Naimat Ullah (B2), Matiullah (B3), Mohsin Khan (B3), Kamran Akhter (B3), Akmal Hayyat (B3), Israr Hassan (B3)Officials: Mohammad Jameel (Head Coach), Maher Mohammad Yousaf Haroon (Coach), Tahir Mehmood Butt (Trainer/Umpire).
CRICKET - 06 Jul, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportBulawayo (Zimbabwe): Netherlands thrashed Scotland by 4 wickets in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on Thursday.Netherlands captain won the toss and decided to field first. Scotland’s team made 277 for 9 in 50 overs. Brandon McMullen was the top scorer with 106 runs off 110 balls. He hit 11 boundaries and 3 sixes. Richie Berrington made 64 runs with the help of 3 fours and 2 sixes, and Tomas Mackintosh smashed 38 runs with 5 fours. Bas de Leede (5 for 52), Ryan Klein (2 for 59), and Logan van Beek (1 for 49) were successful bowlers for the Netherlands. In reply, the Netherlands made 278 for 9 runs in 42.5 overs. Bas de Leede was the top scorer with 123 runs. He hits 7 boundaries and 5 sixes. Vikramjit Singh made 40 runs with 6 fours, and Saqib Zulfiqar smashed 33 runs with the help of 3 fours and 1 six. Michael Leask (2 for 42), Chris Greaves (1 for 18), and Mark Watt (1 for 63) were Wicket-taker bowlers for Scotland. Bas de Leede got “the man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:Scotland (Batting): 277 for 9 in 50 oversBrandon McMullen (106 runs, 110 balls, 4x11, 6x3), Richie Berrington (64 runs, 84 balls, 4x3, 6x2), Tomas Mackintosh (38 runs not out, 28 balls, 4x5, 6x0)Netherland (Bowling)Bas de Leede (5 for 52), Ryan Klein (2 for 59), Logan van Beek (1 for 49)Netherland (Batting): 278 for 6 runs in 42.5 oversBas de Leede (123 runs, 92 balls, 4x7, 6x5), Vikramjit Singh (40 runs, 49 balls, 4x6, 6x0), Saqib Zulfiqar (33 runs not out, 32 balls, 4x3, 6x1)Scotland (Bowling)Michael Leask (2 for 42), Chris Greaves (1 for 18), Mark Watt (1 for 63)
CRICKET - 06 Jul, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe): United Arabs Emirates (UAE) overcame the United States of America (USA) by one run in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match after a thriller contest here at Harare Sports Club Zimbabwe on Thursday.UAE captain Monak Patel won the toss and decided to bat first. The UAE team made 308 for 4 in 50 overs. Asif Khan played a blistering innings of 151 runs, as he wasted 145 balls. He hit 12 boundaries and 6 sixes. Aryansh Sharma played a superb innings of 57 runs with the help of 6 fours and 2 sixes, and Basil Hameed scored 44 runs off 43 balls, as he smashed 2 fours and 1 six. Ali Khan (2 for 61), Saurabh Netravalkar (1 for 42), and Nosthush Kenjige (1 for 59) were wicket-taker bowlers for the USA.In reply, the USA could 307 for 9 runs in 50 overs. Aaron Jones was the top scorer with 75 runs. He hit 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Gajanand Singh made 69 runs with 8 fours and 2 sixes, and Skipper Monank Patel smashed 61 runs with the help of 3 fours and 1 six. Sanchit Sharma (3 for 37), Ali Naseer (2 for 55), and Junaid Siddique (2 for 68) were Wicket-taker bowlers for UAE. Asif Khan got the “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:UAE (Batting):308 for 4 runs in 50 oversAsif Khan (151 runs not out, 145 balls, 4x12, 6x6), Aryansh Sharma (57 runs, 72 balls, 4x6, 6x2), Basil Hameed (44 runs, 43 balls, 4x2, 6x1)USA (Bowling)Ali Khan (2 for 61), Saurabh Netravalkar (1 for 42), Nosthush Kenjige (1 for 59)USA (Batting):307 for 9 runs in 50 oversAaron Jones (75 runs, 103 balls, 4x4, 6x2), Gajanand Singh (69 runs, 44 balls, 4x8, 6x2), Monank Patel (61 runs, 66 balls, 4x3, 6x1)UAE (Bowling)Sanchit Sharma (3 for 37), Ali Naseer (2 for 55), Junaid Siddique (2 for 68)
CRICKET - 05 Jul, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe): West Indies thrashed Oman by 7 wickets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match here at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.West Indies Captain Shai Hope won the toss and decided to field first. The Oman batters totaled 221 for 9 in 50 overs. Suraj Kamar was the best performer with 53 runs. He hit 5 fours and 1 six during his innings. Shoaib Khan made 50 runs with the help of 5 boundaries and 1 six, and Kashyap Prajapati contributed 31 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Romario Shepherd (3 for 44), Kyle Mayers (2 for 31), Kevin Sinclair (1 for 42) were wicket- taker bowlers for West Indies.In reply, Caribbean batters got their target of 222 runs in 39.4 overs. Brandon King hit a ton laced with 15 boundaries. Skipper Shai Hope scored 63 runs with 4 fours while Keacy Pooran managed 19 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Kaleemullah (1 for 49), Bilal Khan (1 for 54) were wicket-taker bowlers for Oman. Brandon King got “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:Oman (Batting):221 for 9 runs in 50 oversSuraj Kamar (53 runs not out, 65 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Shoaib Khan (50 runs, 54 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Kashyap Prajapati (31 runs, 45 balls, 4x2, 6x1)West Indies (Bowling)Romario Shepherd (3 for 44), Kyle Mayers (2 for 31), Kevin Sinclair (1 for 42)West Indies(Batting): 222 for 3 runs in 39.4 oversBrandon King (100 runs, 104 balls, 4x15, 6x0), Shai Hope (63 runs not out, 65 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Keacy Pooran (19 runs not out, 14 balls, 4x2, 6x1)Oman(Bowlers)Kaleemullah (1 for 49), Bilal Khan (1 for 54)
ICC World Cup Qualifier: Ireland beat Nepal by 2 wickets
Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe): Ireland beat Nepal by 2 wickets in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 here at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.Ireland Captain Andy Balbirnie won the toss and decided to field first against Nepal. Nepal batters aggregated 268 for 9 in 50 overs. Gulsan Jha was the top scorer with 57 runs with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes. Arjun Saud made 48 runs with 3 boundaries and 2 sixes, and Kushal Malla was another notable contributor with 44 runs. He hit 5 fours and 2 sixes. Craig Young (2 for 36), Mark Adair (2 for 47), Barry McCarthy (2 for 63) were wicket- taker bowlers for Ireland.Ireland achieved their target of 269 runs in 49.2 overs. Curtis Campher was the top scorer with 62 runs with the help of 8 boundaries and 1 six, Harry Tector hit 60 runs with 4 fours and 2 sixes, George Dockrell smashed 33 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Karan KC (4 for 58), Kishore Mahato (2 for 55), Gulsan Jha (1 for 42) were wicket-taker bowlers for Nepal. Curtis Campher achieved the award of the Man of the Match.Summarized Scorecard:Nepal (Batting): 268 for 9 runs in 50 oversGulsan Jha (57 runs not out, 42 balls, 4x4, 6x3), Arjun Saud (48 runs, 84 balls, 4x3, 6x2), Kushal Malla (44 runs, 38 balls, 4x5, 6x2)Ireland (Bowling)Craig Young (2 for 36), Mark Adair (2 for 47), Barry McCarthy (2 for 63)Ireland (Batting): 269 for 8 runs in 49.2 oversCurtis Campher (62 runs, 59 balls, 4x8, 6x1), Harry Tector (60 runs, 76 balls, 4x4, 6x2), George Dockrell (33 runs, 47 balls, 4x2, 6x1)Nepal (Bowling)Karan KC (4 for 58), Kishore Mahato (2 for 55), Gulsan Jha (1 for 42)
Cricket News: Women's skills camp to start on July 5, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The skills camp for the female cricketers will start on July 5 back-to-back in Lahore and Karachi under the banner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which will be concluded on July 17, 2023.According to the media department of PCB, the 1st phase of the skills camp will take place at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore from 5 to 9 July where 20 players from Lahore and adjoining areas, will take part, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and abilities.Following the completion of the five-day Lahore leg, the focus will shift to Karachi as Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre will be the venue for the camp from 13 to 17 July. The players for the Karachi camp will be announced in due course.Names of players: Aliya Riaz, Amber Kainat, Anam Amin, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Dua Majid, Fatima Khan, Gul Feroza, Lubna Behram, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Nida Dar, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda AkhtarCoaching staff: Mark Coles (head coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Saleem Jaffer (bowing coach), Mauhtashim Rashid (fielding coach), Zubair Ahmed (analyst), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Hussain Mirza (strength and conditioning coach)
ECB announces 2024 England Women's and Men's home schedule
Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK): England Women and England Men to play concurrent white-ball series against Pakistan to open the international summer. England Women return to high-capacity venues including Edgbaston, Headingley, The Ageas Bowl, The Kia Oval and Lord’s.England Men host Pakistan Men in four IT20s before flying out to defend their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in the United States and Caribbean. England Men to play three-match Test Series against West Indies Men and Sri Lanka Men. England Women host New Zealand Women in a three-match ODI Series and a five-match IT20 Series. England Men to end summer with eight white-ball matches against Australia Men.England Men will begin their Test summer following their return from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, when they host both West Indies Men (July 10-30) and Sri Lanka Men (August 21 – September 10). Each series will be three Tests.Women’s IT20 Series v Pakistan WomenMay 11: 1stWomen’s IT20 – Edgbaston, BirminghamMay 17: 2ndWomen’s IT20 – The County Ground, NorthamptonMay 19: 3rdWomen’s IT20 – Headingley, LeedsWomen’s ODI Series v Pakistan WomenMay 23: 1stWomen’s One-Day International – The Incora County Ground, DerbyMay 26: 2ndWomen’s One-Day International – The Cooper Associates County Ground, TauntonMay 29: 3rdWomen’s One-Day International – The Cloud County Ground, ChelmsfordWomen’s ODI Series v New Zealand WomenJune 26: 1stWomen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-StreetJune 29: 2ndWomen’s One-Day International – New Road, WorcesterJuly 3: 3rdWomen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, BristolWomen’s IT20 Series v New Zealand WomenJuly 6: 1stWomen’s IT20 – The Ageas Bowl, SouthamptonJuly 9: 2ndWomen’s IT20 – The 1stCentral County Ground, HoveJuly 11: 3rdWomen’s IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, St LawrenceJuly 13: 4thWomen’s IT20 – The Kia Oval, LondonJuly 17: 5thWomen’s IT20, Lord’s, LondonMen’s IT20 Series v Pakistan MenMay 22: 1stMen’s IT20 – Headingley, LeedsMay 25: 2ndMen’s IT20 – Edgbaston, BirminghamMay 28: 3rdMen’s IT20 – Sophia Gardens, CardiffMay 30: 4thMen’s IT20 – The Kia OvalMen’s Test Series v West Indies MenJuly 10-14: 1stMen’s Test – Lord’s, LondonJuly 18-22: 2ndMen’s Test – Trent Bridge, NottinghamJuly 26-30: 3rdMen’s Test – Edgbaston, BirminghamMen’s Test Series v Sri Lanka MenAug 21-25: 1stMen’s Test – Emirates Old Trafford, ManchesterAug 29 – Sept 2: 2ndMen’s Test – Lord’s, LondonSept 6-10: 3rdMen’s Test – The Kia OvalMen’s IT20 Series v Australia MenSept 11: 1stMen’s IT20 – The Ageas Bowl, SouthamptonSept 13: 2ndMen’s IT20 – Sophia Gardens, CardiffSept 15: 3rdMen’s IT20 – Emirates Old Trafford, ManchesterMen’s ODI Series v Australia MenSept 19: 1stMen’s One-Day International – Trent Bridge, NottinghamSept 21: 2ndMen’s One-Day International - Headingley, LeedsSept 24: 3rdMen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-StreetSept 27: 4thMen’s One-Day International – Lord’s, LondonSept 29: 5thMen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Cricket News: Pakistan men and women teams to tour England in 2024
Men’s team to play 4 T20Is, Women play 3 T20Is and 3 One Day InternationalsSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan’s men’s and women’s cricket teams will visit England next year to play a bilateral white-ball cricket series before the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA). Men’s team will play 4 T20Is while Women’s team will contest in 3 T20Is and 3 One Day Internationals during the trip.Before visiting United Kingdom (UK), Green Shirts will play a three-T20I series against the Netherlands and two-T20I series against Ireland. Pakistan women’s squad will also tour England in May 2024 for three T20Is and three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixtures.The tour will commence with the first T20I in Birmingham on May 11, 2024. England is ranked second and Pakistan seventh in the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings, while Pakistan (10 points) is currently third in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 and England seventh (six points) with one less series of three ODIs.Schedule (Women’s Series)May 11. 2024: 1st T20I at Edgbaston, BirminghamMay 17, 2024: 2nd T20I at The County Ground, Northampton May 19, 2024: 3rd T20I at Headingley, Leeds May 23, 2024: 1st ODI –DerbyMay 26, 2024: 2nd ODI at TauntonMay 29, 2024: 3rd ODI at Chelmsford Schedule (Men’s Series)May 22, 2024: 1st T20I at Headingley, Leeds May 25, 2024: 2nd T20I at Edgbaston, Birmingham May 28, 2024: 3rd T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff May 30, 2024: 4th T20I at The Oval, London
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