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ICC World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by 6 wickets
Sports Bulletin ReportHarare Sports Club:-Zimbabwe defeated Netherlands by 6 wickets in ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.Zimbabwe Captain Craig Ervine won the toss and decided to field first against the Netherlands. Vikramjit Singh (88 runs, 111 balls, 4x9, 6x0), Scott Edwards (83 runs, 72 balls, 4x8, 6x0), and Max O’Dowd (59 runs, 67 balls, 4x10, 6x0) were the toppers for the Netherlands. For Zimbabwe Sikandar Raza (4 for 55), and Richard Ngarava (2 for 40) were successful bowlers.In reply, Zimbabwe reached on target of 352 runs in 40.5 overs. Sikander Raza played brilliant unbeaten innings of 102 runs. He faced 54 balls and smashed six fours and 8 sixes. Seam Williams made 91 runs in 58 balls, as he hit 10 fours and 2 big sixes. Captain Craig Ervine hit 50 runs off 58 balls. Shariz Ahmad (2 for 17), and Vikramjit Singh (1 for 33) were wicket-takers for Holland. Sikander Raza got Man of the match award.Summarizer Scorecard:Netherlands (Batting): 351 for 6 in 50 oversVikramjit Singh (88 runs, 111 balls, 4x9, 6x0), Scott Edwards (83 runs, 72 balls, 4x8, 6x0), Max O’Dowd (59 runs, 67 balls, 4x10, 6x0)Zimbabwe (Bowling):Sikandar Raza (4 for 55), Richard Ngarava (2 for 40)Zimbabwe (Batting): 319 for 4 in 40.5 oversSikandar Raza (102 runs not out , 54 balls , 4x6 ,6x8) , Sean Williams (91 runs , 58 balls , 4x10 , 6x2) ,Craig Ervine (50 runs , 48 balls, 4x9, 6x0)Netherlands (Bowling):Shariz Ahmad (2 for 17), Vikramjit Singh (1 for 33)
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
Cricket News: Nahida Khan announces retirement from international cricket
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Pakistan’s women cricketer Nahida Khan has decided to hang her shoes to close her 14 years cricket career after making her One Day International (ODI) debut in Bogra, Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 7 February 2009. Also, Nahida represented Pakistan in three 50-over World Cups in 2013, 2017, and 2022, and in four T20 World Cups including 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018, as she Nahida was the only women cricket player from Balochistan to represent her country Pakistan.Nahida Khan said:“I am grateful to the Pakistan cricket board for the unwavering support I got throughout my career. I want to thank my family, teammates, coaches, and other officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board for their guidance and belief in my abilities. I also want to thank the passionate fans who supported throughout my journey, both in Pakistan and across the globe.”
Pakistan to leave for Hong Kong tonight for Emerging Teams Asia Cup
“Players to approach each match with determination,” says Captain Fatima Sana Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Pakistan women’s cricket team will leave Karachi for Hong Kong to participate in an 8-nation ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, which will be rolled into action from June 12 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.According to an official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) media department, the squad will reach Hong Kong via Dubai. Green Shirts will compete with hosts Hong Kong, arch-rival India A, and Nepal in their Group fixtures of the T20 women’s cricket tournament. Pakistan will play their first match against Nepal. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals which will be played on 19 June, as the final will be played on June 21, 2023.Six players apart from captain Fatima Sana have already represented Pakistan women’s team in international cricket including Gull Feroza (2 T20Is), Natalia Parvaiz (3 ODIs, 11 T20Is), Sadaf Shamas (4 ODIs, 2 T20Is), Syeda Aroob Shah (2 ODIs, 5T20Is), Tuba Hassan (1 ODI, 21 T20Is), and Umm-e-Hani (1 ODI). Anoosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, and Shawaal Zulfiqar have represented Pakistan Under-19 in the inaugural edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.Captain Fatima Sana said:“Our training camp in Karachi has laid a strong foundation for our journey in the ACC Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup. I expect each player to carry the learnings from the camp and showcase their skills with confidence in the tournament. In Group A, we have formidable opponents in Nepal, hosts Hong Kong, and India A. I expect our players to approach each match with determination, resilience, and a never-give-up attitude.”Pakistan Squad:Fatima Sana (captain), Anoosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Gulrukh, Lubna Behram, Najiha Alvi (wk), Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Yusra Amir. Reserves: Amber Kainat, Dua Majid, Fatima Khan, Rameen ShamimOfficials Coaching Staff: Aisha Jalil (manager), Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Mohammad Kamran Hussain (assistant coach), Mohammad Usman Shahid (analyst) and Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist).Schedule:June 13, 2023: Pakistan vs Nepal at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, 0600 PKTJune 15, 2023: Pakistan vs Hong Kong at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, 0600 PKTJune 17, 2023: Pakistan v India A at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, 1030 PKT
Anoosha Nasir eagers to do well in ACC Women’s Emerging Asia Cup
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Rising cricket girl, Anoosha Nasir, 17, is looking eager to do well in the upcoming ACC Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, which will get underway in Hong Kong at the end of this month, as her recent achievements in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa have gathered attention and established her as a promising talent in the sport.Anoosha, a 17-year-old cricketer has proved her abilities on the international stage with her impressive tally of 10 wickets from five matches. Now, she is ready to produce a notable performance in the regional cricket fixture of Asian women, as her presence in the team adds depth and diversity to Pakistan's lineup.Karachi-based Anoosha started her cricketing career in the Under-18 T20 Women’s Cricket Championship 2019-20, which was taken place in Lahore. Playing for Northern Renegades, Anoosha finished at the top spot in the bowling charts with six wickets from four wickets and led her side to the final of the tournament.While representing PCB Challengers in the Pakistan Cup Women’s One-Day Cup 2021-22 held in Karachi from 9 to 21 September 2021, Anoosha Nasir claimed 14 wickets from 7 matches that was also included one five-wicket haul. This was the only five-fer in the tournament and she finished on second place in the bowling charts.In order to choose the squad for the first-ever ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup, the PCB arranged a Women's U19 T20 Tournament in August 2022. The tournament, involving six teams, took place from August 13 to 22 in Muridke and Sheikhupura. Anoosha, playing for the Sindh Women U19 team as a right-handed batter, scored 65 runs from three innings. Her impressive performance included eight boundaries, and she also took three wickets.Three months later, Anoosha represented PCB Challengers in phase two of the T20 Women’s Cricket Tournament, where she took five wickets from three outings. She registered her best figures of four for 24 in the match against Dynamites on 6 December at the LCCA Ground.Anoosha then turned out for Strikers in the T20 phase of the Pakistan Cup Women’s Cricket Tournament 2022-23, where she bagged five wickets from two outings in the first phase held in Karachi.Anoosha Nasir said in an interview:“My family has been a great support to me, specially my father who stays with me whenever I am practicing. This gives me a lot of encouragement to play this game and perform. “I had this feeling inside me from the beginning that I have to play cricket, but it was Sana Mir who inspired me to take this game.”“I have been bowling to the senior players, played with them, so it’s always felt good playing with them.” ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 was a dream for me to become the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in the mega event. I just tried to give my best and eventually it happened.”
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 - 02 Jun, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited 13 spinners and 11 pacers for special training camps, which will be established at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore this month. Alos, 14 batters will be involved in the two camps. The camp for spinners will be taken place from June 10 to 15 while fast bowlers camp from June 16 to 21, 2023.The national selection committee for men has invited players from the Pakistan Shaheens and Under-19 teams to train under the guidance of top NCA’s coaches, as the aim of these camps to puck-up a best squad for Pakistan’s two-Test series in Sri Lanka in July.Names of Spin Bowlers:Abrar Ahmed, Ali Asfand, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Junaid, Mehran Mumtaz, Mubasir Khan, Noman Ali, Qasim Akram, Sajid Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Usama Mir and Zahid MehmoodNames of Pacers:Aamir Jamal, Arshad Iqbal, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Ihsanullah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Naseem Shah and Shahnawaz DahaniNames of Batters:Abdullah Shafique, Haris Sohail, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Huraira, Omair Bin Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel and Tayyab Tahir
Cricket News: Challengers defeat Dynamites by 7 runs
Javeria Khan (83), Noreen Yaqoob (3 for 21, Saima Malik (3 for 29) lead Challengers to finalSports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Challengers defeated Dynamites by 7 runs to reach in the final of the Pakistan Cup Women’s Cricket Tournament here at State Bank cricket ground on Friday, as Javeria Khan (83), Noreen Yaqoob (3 for 21, and Saima Malik (3 for 29) were notable performance that led Challengers to final. Now, Challengers and Dynamites will meet again in the final of the tournament on Sunday, 4 June at the same venue. Omaima Sohail-led Challengers managed 160 for seven in 45 overs. Javeria Khan was top scorer with 83 runs, as her innings was laced with six fours. She faced 126 balls. The only prominent partnership of 75 runs in the innings came from Javeria and Fareeha Mehmood for the fifth wicket. Nashra Sundhu claimed 2 wickets for 25 from 9 oversDynamites opening batters Khadija Chishti (15 runs off 37 balls) and captain Sidra Amin (36 runs off 53 balls) provided a solid 43-run start to the innings. After the dismissal of Khadija, Aima Saleem soon followed Khadija, both batters were snared by left-arm spinner Saima as Dynamites were 48 for 2 in 14.2 overs. Experienced Aliya Riaz joined Sidra Amin in the middle and both knitted 26 runs for the third wicket. Javeria got player of the match award.
Cricket News: Challengers thrash Blasters by five wickets
Javeria Rauf, Omaima Sohail hit half-centuries to guide Challengers to victorySports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Challengers defeated Blasters by five wickets in the 2nd round of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Cup, as a couple of half-centuries from Javeria Rauf and Captain Omaima Sohail guided their team to the first victory at Blasters at the State Bank Stadium on Wednesday. Javeria was declared the player of the match.Blaster set a 191 runs target on the scoreboard, as the winners lost two wickets for 42 runs in the 13th over. At this stage, Javeria and Omaima got together on the pitch, as both batters aggregated 134 runs for the third wicket before both batters Javeria (82 runs, 119 balls, 4x6, 6x1) and Omaima (75 runs, 86 balls, 4x5x, 6x1) went back to the dressing-room on successive deliveries of the 38th over. However, in 42nd over Challengers reached on target after losing 5 girls. Left-arm spinner Anam Amin got 2 wickets for the Blasters after conceding 42 runs in 10 overs.Earlier, Challengers skipper won the toss and put opposition into bat first, Blasters were reeling at 42 for three in the 13th over, when Captain Muneeba Ali was joined by Iram Javed. Both batters stitched a 104-run partnership for the fourth wicket, but after the departure of Muneeba (50 runs, 75 balls, 4x2, 6x0) and Iram (49 runs, 69 balls, 4x3, 6x2), no Blasters batter managed to score significantly as the side was dismissed for 190 in the allotted 45 overs. Masooma and Sadia Iqbal grabbed four and three wickets, respectively for Challengers.
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