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Aamir Ali Janjua Dubai (UAE):-Stars from the ICC World Test Championship, the Commonwealth Games and ICC qualification pathway events make up the shortlists for the ICC Player of the Month awards for July. The ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June, Jonny Bairstow, is nominated once more following stellar performances at the crease for England, while Sri Lanka’s Test debutant and spin maestro Prabath Jayasuriya finds himself on the shortlist for the first time. Completing the men’s lineup for July is France’s record-breaking teenage star, Gustav McKeon. Nat Sciver is no stranger to being nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award, and her second successive appearance on the shortlist follows her outstanding performances across ODI and T20I series against South Africa. England’s Emma Lamb enjoyed a very successful month with the bat and ball and is named on the shortlist which is completed with the addition of dangerous India seamer Renuka Singh. An independent ICC Voting Academy* and fans around the world can now vote to decide the winners, which will be announced next week. Fans registered on icc-cricket.com/awards are invited to cast their votes until Saturday. ICC Men’s Player of the Month Nominees for July: Jonny Bairstow (ENG) The winner of the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June, Bairstow continued where he left off with blistering performances in multiple formats in July. He reasserted his sublime form with the bat during his side’s final Test showdown with India at Edgbaston, scoring 106 and 114 to claim another historic Test victory and seal a 2-2 series draw against the odds during more final day drama. His notable exploits with the bat during his side’s white ball series against South Africa, including a 53-ball 90 in the first T20I, strengthens his claim to win a second successive award for July. Prabath Jayasuriya (SL) Sri Lanka’s Jayasuriya made a sensational start to his Test career in July, taking an extraordinary 29 wickets across three matches at an average of 20.37 against formidable opposition. Coming into the side following a humbling 10-wicket loss to Australia, Jayasuriya ripped through the touring line-up in the second Test, claiming six for 118 and six for 59 to secure an emphatic innings victory. This proved to be just the beginning of his prolific month, subsequently taking nine wickets and eight wickets in the following two Tests against Pakistan to build a strong case to be crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July. Gustav McKeon (FRANCE) Very few cricketers will enjoy as thrilling a start to their international careers as France’s teenage star McKeon. The 18-year-old set records tumbling during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Sub Regional Europe B Qualifier in Finland, as he became the first player ever to register four successive half-centuries in his first four T20Is, converting two of those scores into centuries against Switzerland (109) and Norway (101). McKeon shone for France throughout, amassing 377 runs in five T20I matches at an average of 75.40 and with a hugely impressive strike rate of 164.62. ICC Women’s Player of the Month Nominees for July: Emma Lamb (ENG) Leading the line for England at the top of the order, Lamb was instrumental in guiding her side to a 3-0 ODI series whitewash over South Africa in July. Registering a superb score of 102 in the first showdown at Northampton, Lamb followed up with two further half-centuries to finish the series as the leading run scorer. The England all-rounder also displayed her bowling credentials, taking the key wickets of opposition skipper Sune Luus and the ever-dangerous Marizanne Kapp in the third ODI at Leicester. Nat Sciver (ENG) Nominated for the second successive month, and the third time in four months, Sciver continues to be a driving force for England. Her significant contributions with both bat and ball enabled her side to record 3-0 series wins against South Africa in both the ODI and T20I series in July. Among her string of excellent performances was a haul of four for 59 in the first ODI that limited the tourists to a below-par score, before a powerful 55 from 36 balls laid the foundation for a momentum-building victory that set the tone for her side’s successful month. Renuka Singh (IND) Singh celebrates her first nomination for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award thanks to a prolific month with the ball. Joint leading wicket-taker in her side’s ODI series in Sri Lanka with seven wickets at an excellent average of 12.85, she enjoyed a dazzling start to India’s pursuit for Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham. Her standout individual display during the month was arguably the way she dismantled Australia’s top order in their opening match, claiming four wickets for 18 runs, only for her side to be thwarted in dramatic fashion by Australia’s lower order.

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Pakistan on Wednesday announced its 16-player squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures against the Netherlands from 16-21 August and a 15-member side for the ACC T20 Asia Cup, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates from 27 August to 11 September. Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been named in both the squads in place of Hasan Ali, while Salman Ali Agha, who toured England in 2021 for the ODIs, has been recalled. Shaheen Shah Afridi has been retained in the ODI and T20I squads, and his rehabilitation programme will be overseen by the team trainer and physiotherapist, who will also decide on his return to international cricket. There will be five changes from the Netherlands ODI squad to the ACC T20 Asia Cup side. Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris, Salman Ali Agha and Zahid Mehmood will be replaced by Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed and Usman Qadir. Pakistan squad for Netherlands ODIs Babar Azam (captain) (Central Punjab), Shadab Khan (vice-captain) (Northern), Abdullah Shafique (Balochistan), Fakhar Zaman (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Haris Rauf (Northern), Imam-ul-Haq (Balochistan), Khushdil Shah (Southern Punjab), Mohammad Haris (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Nawaz (Northern), Mohammad Rizwan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Naseem Shah (Southern Punjab), Salman Ali Agha (Southern Punjab), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Shahnawaz Dahani (Sindh) and Zahid Mehmood (Sindh) Pakistan squad for ACC T20 Asia Cup Babar Azam (captain) (Central Punjab), Shadab Khan (vice-captain) (Northern), Asif Ali (Northern), Fakhar Zaman (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Haider Ali (Northern), Haris Rauf (Northern), Iftikhar Ahmed (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Khushdil Shah (Southern Punjab), Mohammad Nawaz (Northern), Mohammad Rizwan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Naseem Shah (Southern Punjab), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Shahnawaz Dahani (Sindh) and Usman Qadir (Central Punjab) Player Supporting Personnel Staff Mansoor Rana (manager), Saqlain Mushtaq (head coach), Shahid Aslam (assistant to head coach), Mohammad Yousuf (batting coach), Shaun Tait (bowling coach), Drikus Simmon (trainer/strength & conditioning coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Ibrahim Badees (media and digital manager), Lt Col (retd) Asif Mahmood (team security manager), Talha Ejaz (team analyst), Malang Ali (team masseur) and Dr Najeebullah Soomro (team doctor). Col Muhammad Imran will replace Lt Col Asif Mahmood as team security manager for the ACC T20I Asia Cup. Chief selector Mohammad Wasim said: “We have only made changes that were necessary. Both the competitions are important for us and, as such, we have picked our best available players in consultation with the captain and head coach. “Hasan has been given a break from international cricket and he has been replaced by Naseem Shah. He is express fast and can give further impetus to the fast bowling department, which already boasts Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shahnawaz Dahani. Naseem has not played any international white-ball cricket, but he has demonstrated with the red-ball that he is an attacking option with good pace and controlled swing. “Salman Ali Agha has been recalled to the ODI side after he performed well in the past two Pakistan Cup tournaments, averaging 40.33 and 48.8, respectively. He also gives Babar Azam an additional bowling option.” The training camp for the players will be held in Lahore from 6-11 August, during which they will also play two 50-over matches. The side will depart for Amsterdam in the wee hours of Friday, 12 August. T20I players will join the squad in Dubai for the ACC T20 Asia Cup on 22 August. Schedule (Netherlands Tour): 16 Aug – 1st ODI; VOC Cricket Ground, Rotterdam 18 Aug – 2nd ODI; VOC Cricket Ground, Rotterdam 21 Aug – 3rd ODI; VOC Cricket Ground, Rotterdam Schedule (ACC T20 Asia Cup): Group A – India, Pakistan and Qualifier (one of UAE, Kuwait and Hong Kong to qualify) Group B – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka 28 Aug – Pakistan v India, Dubai 2 Sep – Pakistan v Qualifier, Sharjah 3-9 Sep – Super Four Stage 11 Sep – Final, Dubai

Sports Bulletin Report Dubai (UAE):-Jersey player Harrison Carlyon has been found not guilty of a Level 1 offence of the ICC Code of Conduct following a hearing before ICC Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle. Carlyon was found not guilty of  breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during an International Match.”  The incident in question occurred following Ehsan Khan’s dismissal in the 45th over of the ICC Challenge League B Round 2 match between Jersey and Hong Kong in Uganda on 24 June. The charge, which was laid by Cricket Hong Kong, was denied by Carlyon and consequently a remote hearing was held by Mr Madugalle. The hearing was attended by Carlyon, Jersey Cricket’s team manager, Cricket Hong Kong’s General Manager, and the tournament referee. Having considered all the evidence and heard from the respective parties, Madugalle was not comfortably satisfied that there was sufficient evidence available to find that the alleged offence had been committed and thus returned a not guilty finding.  Decisions made in relation to Level 1 offences are non-appealable.

Sports Bulletin Report London (UK):-England Men's selection panel have named a 14-strong squad for the first two Test matches against South Africa starting at Lord's on 17 August. Sussex seamer Ollie Robinson returns to the squad for the first time since the Caribbean tour in March. He returned to LV= County Championship action last week after recovering from a back injury, which has prevented him from playing any cricket since ECB Men's Performance Director, Mo Bobat, said: "After an excellent start to the summer under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, we're looking forward to an exciting Test series against a strong South Africa side. "The selectors have picked a squad for the first two Tests at Lord's and Emirates Old Trafford with continuity in mind. "It's good to get Ollie Robinson back in the mix after his recent injury. He will continue his progress by playing for the Lions against South Africa in a four-day match at Canterbury next week." The Lions squad for the four-day tour match will be announced at the end of this week. Names of Selected Players: Ben Stokes (Durham-Captain), James Anderson (Lancashire), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Foakes (Surrey), Jack Leach (Somerset), Alex Lees (Durham), Craig Overton (Somerset), Zatthew Potts (Durham), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Joe Root (Yorkshire) Test Schedule: 1st Test: England v South Africa, 17-21 August, Lord's Cricket Ground, London 2nd Test: England v South Africa, 25-29 August, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 3rd Test: England v South Africa, 8-12 September, Kia Oval, London Tour Match: Four-day match: Lions v South Africa, 9-12 August, The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-England will play seven T20Is from 20 September to 2 October in Karachi and Lahore in what will be their first visit of the country in 17 years, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today. The National Stadium will host the matches on 20, 22, 23 and 25 September, before the action will shift to the cricket headquarters at the Gaddafi Stadium where the remaining three matches will be played on 28 and 30 September and 2 October. All matches will start at 1930 PKT. The seven T20Is will be part of the first leg of England’s tour of Pakistan and they will return after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 for three Tests in December. The T20I series against the second-ranked side will launch Pakistan’s bumper international season. Following the September and December matches against England, Pakistan will host New Zealand twice – first for two Tests and three ODIs in December/January and then in April for five ODIs and five T20Is – West Indies for three T20Is in late January and finally the 50-over ACC Asia Cup. Apart from five Tests, eight ODIs and 15 T20Is in the 2022-23 season, Pakistan will also stage 187 men’s domestic matches in six senior competitions, 33 HBL Pakistan Super League 2023 fixtures and 19 Pakistan Junior League 2022 games. Zakir Khan, PCB Director International Cricket said: “We are absolutely delighted to confirm hosting England for seven T20Is in Karachi and Lahore as a curtain-raiser to a busy, entertaining and exciting season of home internationals. England is one of the top-ranked T20I teams and them playing the shortest format in the lead up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Pakistan will not only help the team management to finalise their preparations, but will also set the tone for December’s three-Test series. “We demonstrated our event planning and operational skills in the highly-successful series against Australia in March/April and I am confident we will be able to replicate these when England visit us for the first time since 2005. We have been able to confirm schedule of the T20Is following a successful tour by the England and Wales Cricket Board recce team, which was pleased and satisfied with all our arrangements. “I am confident that the cricket fans, like they did in the series against Australia, will turn up in big numbers to support both the sides and also make our Diamond Jubilee celebration year an unforgettable one.” Rob Key, ECB Managing Director England Men’s Cricket, said: “We are looking forward to returning to Pakistan and playing these seven T20Is as the team builds up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. “We have been liaising closely with the PCB over arrangements for this visit and the Tests later in the year, and will continue to work closely with the PCB, British High Commission and other relevant authorities as we continue to prepare for these tours. “We would like to thank the PCB and the city authorities for all their ongoing assistance with planning for the tours, including hosting the recent pre-tour planning visit by ECB representatives and the PCA CEO.” Schedule of T20Is (matches to start at 1930 PKT): Tuesday, 20 Sep – 1st T20I, Karachi Thursday, 22 Sep – 2nd T20I, Karachi Friday, 23 Sep – 3rd T20I, Karachi Sunday, 25 Sep – 4th T20I, Karachi Wednesday, 28 Sep – 5th T20I, Lahore Friday, 30 Sep – 6th T20I, Lahore Sunday, 2 Oct – 7th T20I, Lahore  

Sports Bulletin Report Dubai (UAE):-India opener Smriti Mandhana has moved up one spot to a career best third position among batters in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after cracking a stroke-filled half-century against Pakistan in the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Mandhana, who followed up a knock of 24 against Australia with an unbeaten 63 off 42 balls with eight fours and three sixes, has overtaken New Zealand’s Sophie Devine and reached within two rating points of Australia’s Beth Mooney. Meg Lanning continues to lead the rankings after regaining the top spot last week. Mandhana, a formerly top-ranked batter in ODIs, has been ranked third in T20Is in the past too, reaching that position for the first time in 2019 and having last held third position in October last year. New Zealand’s Suzie Bates has gained two slots to reach sixth position after smashing a superb 91 not out off 64 balls against South Africa while Tahlia McGrath (up one place to 12th), India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (up four places to 14th), Pakistan’s Nida Dar (up three places to 40th) and South Africa’s Chloe Tryon (up five places to 47th) have also made notable progress among batters. Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has moved up in all three lists after shining with the bat against India and with the ball against Barbados, who are representing the West Indies in the eight-team competition.  Gardner’s knock of 52 not out in the opening match has lifted her five places to 11th while her haul of two for six against Barbados has taken her from 45th to 26th.  She has reached a career-best third position among all-rounders. In the rankings for bowlers, Australia left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen, who took four for 22 against India, has moved up two slots to fourth position in the list led by England’s Sophie Ecclestone. Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt and New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr have moved up a slot each to take seventh and eighth positions while Barbados captain Hayley Matthews is up two places to ninth. Performances of those playing for Barbados and who have represented the West Indies in the past reflect in the latest rankings as all matches in the Commonwealth Games have T20I status. However, matches involving Barbados will be ignored for the team rankings since Barbados is not an ICC Member. All other matches other than those involving Barbados, will be rated in the usual way. Others to move up the bowlers’ rankings include South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba (up two places to 22nd), Sri Lanka spinners Oshadi Ranasinghe (up two places to 24th) and Inoka Ranaweera (up four places to 44th). Meanwhile, India medium-pace bowler Renuka Singh has galloped 48 places to 49th after grabbing a career-best four for 18 against Australia.

Sports Bulletin Report Dubai (UAE):-Guernsey to host first Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup regional qualifier between 5 – 11 August, with Asia and Africa following in September 24 Division 2 teams aiming to secure eight Regional Qualifier spots. The 15th edition of the event will involve Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe by virtue of their top 11 finish in the 2022 edition. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification. Guernsey will be the first stop on the qualification calendar for the 2024 event. Due to the depth in strength in the Europe, Africa and Asia regions, a two-division qualification pathway will take place with 24 teams competing for eight Regional Qualifier spots. The Europe Division 2 Qualifier starting on 5 August will see eight teams competing in 20 matches over a seven-day period across the island’s four venues. Young stars representing Denmark, France, Germany, Isle of Man, Italy, Norway and Sweden will arrive in Guernsey alongside the hosts to set the ball rolling on another thrilling series of qualification events. The two finalists and the winner of the third-place playoff will all progress to join Jersey, the Netherlands and Scotland in the Europe Qualifier - the second and final stage in the region’s qualification pathway, which will be held in 2023. Speaking on the commencement of the Europe Division 2 Qualifier, Mark Latter, Chief Executive Officer at Guernsey Cricket commented, “Having had to put international cricket on hold for the past couple of years, to be back both playing and hosting is really exciting and we look forward to welcoming all the teams to Guernsey to enjoy the fantastic cricket facilities we have and also the delights of our beautiful island. “For the Guernsey players it is great that they get the opportunity to show their talents in front of their family and friends, and for all it provides the opportunity to make cricketing friendships that will no doubt be rekindled in later years as they progress into their respective senior squads.”

Bipin Dani Johann Pieris will lead the Sri Lankan team of players above 60-years of age to play the World Cup in Australia in September. Pieris, who is a pilot by profession, has played cricket in Sri Lanka and has also represented Singapore in the national team.  "At 61, I am fit and fine enough to lead the Sri Lankan side. I am glad the World Cup is happening for the players of this age and I am sure it will be a success". The Sri Lankan team is made up of some players living in Sri Lanka, some have migrated to other countries like Australia, New Zealand and the USA.   Veterans Cricket Australia will host the first ever World Cup for the players having passed 60 years of age. This has been revealed by Rod Rice, the President Queensland Veterans Cricket and who is also the Tournament Team Liaison official.  Speaking exclusively, he said, "This is the inaugural Over 60’s World Cup, Over 50’s had one in Sydney, then one in Capetown which was cancelled halfway through due to Covid. The Over 50’s will be returning to Capetown in February 2023 to play a World Cup". "This year there will be 12 teams competing. Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Wales, Rest of the World, Canada, USA, West Indies. England decided not to attend as it clashed with the finals of the English Over 60’s County competition". "At the Over 60’s World Cup on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland in September, we will be holding a meeting of all the visiting teams to discuss the future of this competition and looking at forming a Committee. The size of the competition will be left open at this stage until we see how much interest there is, who knows what the future will hold", he further added. "The weather on the Sunshine Coast in September will be quite mild, being the start of Spring. The biggest issue the players will face is backing up from game to game and how their bodies hold up. We have had a few requests for Physios to be on hand each playing day", Rice signed off.

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI:-Bowlers dominate the day two proceedings of the first round matches of the National U19 Championship here in Karachi on Sunday. Balochistan Whites’ Jahangir Khan bagged five wickets to dismiss Southern Punjab Whites for 224 at the UBL Sports Complex, while a collective effort from Central Punjab U19 Whites bowlers had Northern U19 Whites following-on in a Pool B fixture. Pool A fixtures: At the Hanif Mohammad HPC Ground, Central Punjab U19 Blues spin twins Arham Nawab and Ali Asfand dismissed Northern U19 Blues for 212 in 77.5 overs. Resuming their innings on the overnight score of 77 for two from 25 overs, Northern Blues managed to bat only 52.5 overs more before getting themselves bowled out. Northern’s captain Shamyl Hussain could add only five runs to his overnight score and was dismissed for 61 off 109 balls, hitting seven fours and one six. Central Punjab Blues’ right-arm off-spinner Arham bagged four wickets for 76, while left-arm spinner Ali ended up taking three wickets for 56 from 22 overs. Ayub Khan took two wickets for 28 from nine overs. In return, Central Punjab Blues were in a spot of bother when at stumps they were 98 for five in 37 overs. Abidullah and Amir Hasan grabbed two wickets apiece for Northern U19 Blues. At the KCA Stadium, after first day’s play was a no show due to rain, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U19 Blues won the toss and opted to bat first on day two against Sindh U19 Blues. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Blues were 91 for two in 23.4 overs when stumps were drawn. Opening batter Afaq Khan top-scored with 56 off 61 balls, striking five fours and one six. In the third fixture of Pool A, only 6.1 overs of play could take place at the TMC Ground in Karachi between Balochistan U19 Blues and Southern Punjab U19 Blues. Balochistan U19 Blues added 17 runs to their overnight score and were 95 for one in 31.1 overs. They lost opening batter Ikramullah for 49 who faced 102 balls and struck six boundaries. Pool B fixtures: At the NBP Sports Complex, Northern U19 Whites were asked to follow-on after they were dismissed for 117 against Central Punjab U19 Whites score of 312 for eight. Resuming their innings on the overnight score of five for no loss in three overs, the pair of Hassan Ali and Hassan Gillani shared seven wickets between them to bundled out Northern Whites inside 53 overs. The right-arm off-spinner Hassan Ali bagged four wickets for 20 from 10 overs, while left-arm orthodox Hassan Gillani picked three wickets for 30 runs. Samama Riaz chipped in with two wickets for 24 from nine overs. After following-on, Northern U19 Whites were 90 for three in 38 overs when stumps were called. Mohammad Ali Taj top-scored with 49 off 101 balls, hitting six fours. At the UBL Sports Complex, after the first day’s play was washed out, Balochistan U19 Whites captain won the toss and elected to field first against Southern Punjab U19 Whites. Balochistan Whites’ Jahangir Khan made full use of his captain’s call and took five wickets for 76 from 29 overs to dismiss Southern Punjab Whites for 224. The right-arm off-spinner Jahangir was equally supported by Hikmatullah and Qurban Ali – both bagging two wickets apiece. At stumps, Balochistan U19 Whites were 1 for one in five overs. At the Rashid Latif Academy Ground, after no play occurred on the opening day, only 5.1 overs were bowled on day two between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U19 Whites and Sindh U19 Whites after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Whites won the toss and elected to bat first. Scores in brief – Pool A: Central Punjab U19 Blues v Northern U19 Blues at the Hanif Mohammad HPC Ground, Karachi Northern U19 Blues 212 all out, 77.5 overs (Shamyl Hussain 61; Arham Nawab 4-76, Ali Asfand 3-56, Ayub Khan 2-28) Central Punjab U19 Blues 98-5, 37 overs (Farhan Yousaf 22; Amir Hasan 2-34, Abidullah 2-36) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U19 Blues v Sindh U19 Blues at the KCA Stadium, Karachi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U19 Blues 91-2, 23.4 overs (Afaq Khan 56, Mohammad Farooq 29) Balochistan U19 Blues v Southern Punjab U19 Blues at the TMC Ground, Karachi Balochistan U19 Blues 95-1, 31.1 overs (Ikramullah 49, Basit Ali 42 not out) Scores in brief – Pool B: Central Punjab U19 Whites v Northern U19 Whites at the NBP Sports Complex, Karachi Central Punjab U19 Whites 312-8, 83 overs (Ali Razzaq 67, Ali Zoraiz 65, Moiz Rana 61; Abdul Basit 4-100, Mohammad Nabeel 2-55, Abuzar 2-66) Northern U19 Whites 117 all out, 52.4 overs (Mohammad Ammar 41, Dawood Nazar 32; Hassan Ali 4-20, Hassan Gillani 3-30, Samama Riaz 2-24) and 90-3, 58 overs (follow-on) (Ali Taj 49) Balochistan U19 Whites v Southern Punjab U19 Whites at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi Southern Punjab U19 Whites 224 all out, 72.3 overs (Haseeb Nazim 57, Hamza Nawaz 34, Harib Moeen 34; Jahangir Khan 5-76, Qurban Ali 2-23, Hikmatullah 2-66) Balochistan U19 Whites 1-1, five overs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U19 Whites v Sindh U19 Whites at the Rashid Latif Academy, Karachi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U19 Whites 8-0, 5.1 overs

Sports Bulletin Report Birmingham (UK):-India, at the back of Smriti Mandhana’s blazing unbeaten 63 off 42, recorded an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Group A match of the Commonwealth Games 2022 at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India rolled over the 100-run target with eight wickets in hand and as many as 38 balls spare. India were provided a solid start to their run chase by left-handed Mandhana as her flurry of boundaries helped them cross the fifty-run mark inside the powerplay, which was reduced to five overs after the match started late because of a rain delay and the T20I affair curtailed to 18 overs. India’s both wickets fell to spinners, Shafali Verma, came off leg-spinner Tuba Hasan and Sabbhineni Meghana bowled by Omaima Sohail. Pakistan, after electing to bat, were all out for 99. Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali top scored with 30-ball 32. India’s Sneh Rana and Radha Yadav picked up two wickets each, while Renuka Singh, Meghna Singh and Shafali shared three wickets equally. Pakistan will play their last match of the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday against Australia. Scores in brief: Pakistan Women 99 all out, 18 overs (Muneeba Ali 32; Sneh Rana 2-15, Radha Yadav 2-18) India Women 102 for 2, 11.4 overs (Smriti Mandhana 63 not out)