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Cricket News: All Balochistan Inter-District CM Cup Cricket Tournament
Quetta Chaltan, Pashin, Lasbela, Loralai, Qila Abdullah, Sibi, Jafarabad post triumphs Sports Bulletin ReportQuetta:-Chaltan, Pashin, Lasbela, Loralai, Qila Abdullah, Sibi, and Jafarabad have claimed victories in the All Balochistan Inter-District Chief Minister (CM) Cup Cricket Tournament after beating their opponents at different cricket venues on Friday. Seven matches were played with the support of Region Cricket Association and Quetta District Association. In the first match of the day, Jafarabad outclassed Nushki by 7 wickets. Nushki scored 114 runs, as Mohammad Yaqoob was outstanding with 29 runs. Fahad Hussain, Hayatullah, Talib Hussain, and Najeebullah got each 2 wickets for Jafarbad. In reply, the winners got their target after losing only three batters. Ashraf Ali (55), and Zubair Mengal (26) were top scorers for Jafarabad, who finally won the match by 7 wickets. Imran Mengal claimed two wickets for Nushki.Quetta Chaltan stunned Naseerbad by 7 wickets in the second match of the day, Naseerabad Naseerabad scored 128 for 7 runs. Mohammad Nasir (31), Fazal Khan (21), and Zahoor Elahi (21) were notable run-makers for Naseerbad. Mohammad Ghos and Ahstanullah of Quetta Chaltan dismissed two players each. Quetta Chaltan reach on target after losing their three players. Sher Gulstan played a great innings of 65 runs while Sanaullah contributed 30 runs.The match between Sabi and Chagai was played at Shola cricket ground. Sabi scored 186 for 3 runs while playing first. Asad Sharif hit a ton while Taimoor Khan scored half century that helped Sabi to set a mammoth total for their opponents. Chagai scored 117 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted overs. Nisar Ahmed of Sabi dismissed four players and Rasul Bakhsh dismissed two players. Sabi won this match by 69 runs. Qila Abdullah beat Panggur by 17 runs at Jinnah cricket ground. Qila Abdullah scored 190 runs for the loss of eight wickets, in which Abdul Razzaq 69, Hafiz Abdullah John 42 runs were major contributors. Panjgur's Asad Sharif got three wickets while Nizamuddin and Nasir Hussain got two wickets each. In response, Panchgur team could score 177 for 8 in allotted overs. Sagar scored 43 runs and Akil scored 30 runs. Samiullah of Qila Abdullah took three wickets and Hussain Ahmed took two wickets.Loralai overpowered Qalat by 7 wickets. Qalat scored 168 runs, as Shoaib Ahmed scored 43 runs and Mohammad Ibrahim 31 runs, were outstanding. Amanullah got three wickets, Zahoor Ahmed, Nasir Khan, and Abdul Rasheed got two wickets each. For Loralii, Mohammad Khan scored 50 runs while Zahoor Ahmed was prominent batter with 33 runs. While Ajab Shahzad 3 Abdul Salam and Nizamuddin dismissed two players.Lasbela defeated Gwadar by 73 runs, as they scored 160 for 9 runs.Sultan was top scorer with 41 runs. Gawader could score 86 runs. Abdul Jabbar of Gwadar took three wickets and Razzaq took two wickets. Lasbela won this match by 73 runs. The second match was played between Pashin and Khuzdar. Pashin scored 186 runs for the loss of four wickets, including Israr Ahmed's best hundred and one, while Imran Khan's 44 runs were included. Khuzdar could score 169 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, Kaleemullah 66 and Mohammad Razoran stood out with 39 runs while Mohammad Javed and Mohammad Naseer got two wickets each. Pashin won the match by 17 runs.
CRICKET - 23 Jun, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris will lead Pakistan A team in the forthcoming 8-nation ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from 14 to 23 July 14 to 23, 2023.According to the media department of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), all selected players will be gathered at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore soon after the Eid Al Adha holidays on Monday, 3 July, for a week-long training camp. Boys will leave for Colombo on July 12, 2023.Besides Pakistan A, India A, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are in Group A Afghanistan A, Bangladesh A, Oman, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in Group B. The top-two sides from each group will move to top-four stage of the tournament. Pakistan A Squad:Mohammad Haris (captain, wicketkeeper), Omair Bin Yousuf (vice-captain), Amad Butt, Arshad Iqbal, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem, Tayyab TahirReserves: Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Junaid, Rohail NazirPakistan’s Schedule:July 14, 2023: Pakistan vs NepalJuly 16, 2023: Pakistan vs India AJuly 18, 2023: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka A
Cricket News: Rehan Ahmed added to England Men’s Test Squad
Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK):-Leicestershire leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the England Men’s Test squad for the second LV= Insurance Men’s Ashes Test against Australia starting at Lord’s on Wednesday 28 June 2023.Ahmed, 18, who made his Test debut in the final Test against Pakistan in Karachi last winter, will join the rest of the squad this weekend in London.England Squad for Ashes Test:Ben Stokes (Durham-Captain), Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire), Moeen Ali (Warwickshire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Dan Lawrence (Essex), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Matthew Potts (Durham), Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Josh Tongue (Worcestershire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Mark Wood (Durham)Schedule (England vs Australia):June 16 to 20, 2023: 1st Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham (Australia won by two wickets)June 28 to July 2, 2023: 2nd Test at Lord’s, LondonJuly 6 to 10, 2023: 3rd Test at Headingley, LeedsJuly 19 to 23, 2023: 4th Test Emirates Old Trafford, ManchesterJuly 27 to 31, 2023: Kia Oval, London
ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Scotland overcome Ireland by 1 wicket
Sports Bulletin ReportBulawayo (Zimbabwe): Scotland overcame Ireland by 1 wicket in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Scotland Captain Richie Berrington won the toss and elected to field first. Ireland posted 286 for 8 runs on the board in 50 overs. Curtis Campher was the top scorer with 120 runs off 108 balls. He hit 9 boundaries and 4 sixes. George Dockrell played innings of 69 runs that was laced 4 fours and 1 six. Andy McBrine collected 32 runs with the help of 4 boundaries, as he wasted 54 balls. Brandon McMullen got 5 wickets after conceding 34. Christopher McBride (1 for 24) Maek Sharif (1 for 52) were successful bowlers for Scotland.In reply, the Scotland team reach their target of 289 runs after losing 9 batters in the last ball of the match. Michael Leask was the top scorer with 91 runs, Christopher McBride made 56 runs off 60 balls including 6 fours and 1 six, and Mark Watt smashed 47 runs on 43 balls and hit 7 fours. Mark Adair (3 for 57), George Dockrell (2 for 34), and Josh Little (2 for 73) were wicket-taker bowlers for Ireland.Summarized Scorecard:Ireland (Batting):286 for 8 runs in 50 oversCurtis Campher (120 runs, 108 balls, 4x9, 6x4), George Dockrell (69 runs, 93 balls, 4x4 6x1), Andy McBrine (32 runs, 54 balls, 4x4, 6x0)Scotland (Bowling)Brandon McMullen (34 for 5), Christopher McBride (24 for 1), Mark Watt (52 for 1)Scotland (Batting):289 for 9 runs in 50 oversMichael Leask (91 runs not out, 61 balls, 4x9, 6x4), Christipher McBride (56 runs 60 balls, 4x6, 6x1), Mark Watt (47 runs, 43 balls, 4x7 6x0)Ireland (Bowling)Mark Adair (53 for 2), George Dockrell (34 for 2), Josh Little (73 for 2)
ICC World Cup Qualifier: Oman defeat UAE by 5 wickets
Nayyab AbdulISLAMABAD:-Oman defeated United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 5 wickets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier at Bulawayo Athletic Club Zimbabwe on Wednesday.Oman Captain Zeeshan Maqsood won the toss and choose to field first against the UAE, as they managed 227 for 8 runs in 50 overs. Aayan Afzal Khan was the top scorer with 58 runs. He hit ten fours and faced 52 balls. Vriitya Aravind smashed 49 runs with the help of three boundaries, as he faced 84 balls, and Rameez Shahzad made 38 runs after facing 51 balls. He hit 5 fours. Jay Odedra (3 for 31), Bilal Khan (2 for 46), and Fayyaz Butt (2 for 49) were wicket-taker Bowlers for Oman.In reply, Oman reaches 5 for 228 in 46 overs. Aqib Ilyas made 53 runs on 75 balls with 3 fours and 1 six. Shoaib Khan faced 70 balls and made 52 runs with 5 fours and 1 six. Rohan Mustafa achieved 2 wickets and Junaid Siddique also got 2 wickets for the United Arab Emirates. Shoaib Khan was the declared player of the match.Summarized Scorecard:-United Arab Emirates (Batting): 227 for 8 runs in 50 oversAayan Afzal Khan (58 runs not out, 52 balls, 4x10, 6x0), Vriitya Aravind (49 runs, 84 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Rameez Shahzad (38 runs, 58 balls, 4x5, 6x0)Oman (Bowling)Jay Odedra (3 for 31), Bilal Khan (2 for 46), Fayyaz Butt (2 for 49)Oman (Batting): 228 for 5 runs in 46 oversAqib Ilyas (53 runs, 75 balls, 4x3, 6x1), Shoaib Khan (52 runs not out, 70 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Mohammad Nadeem (50 runs not out, 57 balls, 4x5,6x0)United Arab Emirates (Bowling)Junaid Siddique (2 for 31), Rohan Mustafa (2 for 31), Aayan Afzal Khan (1 for 48)
ACC Emerging Teams Cup: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 9 runs
Sports Bulletin ReportMong Kok (Hong Kong):-Bangladesh A team beat Pakistan A by 6 in the first semifinal of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s Emerging Teams Cup 2023 at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong on Tuesday. Due to the overnight rain match was reduced to 9 overs per innings.Bangladesh A Women captain Lata Mondal won the toss and decided to bat first against Pakistan. They managed 54 runs on the board in the allotted 9 overs. Nahida was the top scorer with 21 runs. She hit three four and one six during her 16-balls innings. Rabeya (10 off 20 balls), and Shathi (4 off 2 balls) were other major contributors. Fatima Sana (3 for 10), Anosha Nasir (2 for 6), and Tuba Hassan (1 for 22) were wicket-takers bowlers for Pakistan.In reply, Pakistan team could score 53 for 4 runs in 9 overs per innings fixture. Summarized Scorecard:Bangladesh A Women (Batting): 59 for 7 in 9 oversNahida Akhter (21 runs,16 balls, 4x3,6x1), Rabeya Khan (10 runs not out, 20 balls, 4x0,6x0), Shathi Rani (4 runs, 2 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Pakistan Bowling:Fatima Sana (3 for 10), Anosha Nasir (2 for 6), Tuba Hassan (1 for 22)Pakistan A Women (Batting): 53 for 4 in 9 oversEyman Fatima (18 runs,15 balls, 4x2, 6x1), Shawaal Zulfiqar (11 runs, 15 balls, 4x1,6x0), Fatima Sana (10 runs not out, 8 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh (Bowling):Rabeya Khan (2 for 13), Nahida Akhter (1 for 8), Marufa Akhter (1 for 9)
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
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