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June 28, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

The International Cricket Council said on Tuesday that India will host Pakistan’s cricket team for the first time in seven years at the 50-over World Cup in October, with the first semi-final taking place in Mumbai on November 15 and the second in Kolkata the following day.

On October 5, the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, which will also host the championship match, will open the tournament with a match between the defending champions England and New Zealand.

The most anticipated match between rivals India and Pakistan will take place on October 15 in the same potentially tense location, after the hosts’ campaign opener against Australia a week earlier.

Due to Pakistan’s prior rejection to visit India, the schedule wasn’t released for several weeks. However, a solution was made when Pakistan agreed to host a hybrid-style Asia Cup in September.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), their side would need permission from Islamabad to compete.

Sami Ul Hasan, the director of communications at PCB, said, “We are coordinating with our government for direction.

This stance is in line with what we informed the ICC when they shared the draught timetable with us and asked for our input a few weeks ago, he said.
Pakistan, which has a majority of Muslims, is concerned about Ahmedabad, the city where India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born. Pakistan has previously voiced reluctance to play in the 132,000-seat stadium.

At least 1,000 people, predominantly Muslims, died in sectarian violence in Ahmedabad in 2002, which was the epicentre of fatal religious rioting and shocked the whole globe.

Due to security concerns, the match during Pakistan’s previous T20 World Cup cricket tour of India was moved from Dharamsala to Kolkata.

The top four teams from the 10-team round-robin round will advance to the semi-finals, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement 100 days before the competition starts. The 48-match tournament will be contested at 10 locations over 46 days.

The World Cup Super League has already produced eight clubs that have qualified. At the conclusion of the current qualifying round in Zimbabwe, the remaining two seats will be filled.

Playing at the World Cup at home would be a fantastic experience, the Indian captain Rohit Sharma said. “India won here 12 years ago, and I know supporters across the country are eagerly awaiting our arrival on the pitch this time.”

Due to long-standing political difficulties, India and Pakistan only play cricket against one other in international events, generally at neutral grounds, most notably last year during the T20 World Cup in Australia.

As a result, each game between the South Asian neighbors ranks among the most popular athletic events on the world stage, and any victory is exploited to bolster nationalism at home.

273 million people watched the India vs. Pakistan 50-over World Cup match in 2019.

Since 2012, India and Pakistan have not played one another in a bilateral series on either nation’s territory.

Additionally, they haven’t faced off in a Test match since 2007, instead just competing in the shorter games.

Deep cultural and linguistic ties exist between India and Pakistan, but their past is marred by murder and tragedy.

Three wars have been fought between the two nuclear-armed countries since the subcontinent was divided in 1947.

India last took home the ODI World Cup trophy in 2011. Since then, in 2015 and 2019, respectively, Australia and England have won the championship in their own backyards.

On October 29 in Lucknow, India will play England, while on November 4 in Ahmedabad, the English will play Australia.

The semifinal and championship games will be place on reserve days, and all three will be day-night affairs.

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The WTC Victory By Australia What Does It Imply For The Ashes?

June 12, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

As they clear the cobwebs in style, Boland’s metronomic precision and Smith’s menacing form bode well for the side.

Australia’s triumph in the World Test Championship [WTC] final was a historical event in and of itself. It marked the end of an amazing two years and secured the sole championship that had not yet been added to their collection of trophies. But this trip has only just begun; it wasn’t a one-off game.

The men’s Ashes start on Friday at Edgbaston, so let’s look at what Australia’s performance at The Oval may signify versus England while the players enjoy a day or two off.

India And Pakistan Agree To Play Their World Cup Encounter In Ahmedabad

June 11, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

Pakistan first had worries about performing in Ahmedabad for security grounds. The location of the World Cup match between India and Pakistan has been decided, according to an agreement between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Pakistan has finally accepted to take on India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, according to a report from Dainik Jagran.

Budget For Sports Has Been Significantly Reduced

June 10, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

With the government granting Rs1.9 billion to the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) for 14 existing and three new sports projects, the development budget for the sports industry has been severely decreased.

The government set aside Rs3.4 billion last year for 12 current and seven new program.

The IPC ministry oversees the federal sports sector even though it devolved following the 18th constitutional amendment.

Pat Casey, A BMX Icon Died At Age 29 In A Terrible Accident

June 9, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

A Quirk Of Fate
With the abrupt and terrible passing of star Pat Casey this week, the BMX community is grieving the loss of one of its finest talents.

While Exercising
On Tuesday, June 6, the BMX champion was practicing motocross at the Axell Hodges-owned Playground Motocross Park east of Ramona, California.

A Deadly Jump
Pat Casey accidentally fell off his bike during a practice session after performing a dirt jump.

There Was Nothing Else Paramedics Could Do
Despite paramedics arriving right away and attempting for an hour to resuscitate the little rider, they were unsuccessful.

There Was His Family
The motorcycle hit on Casey was determined to be the cause of death by the San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner. The fact that the driver’s family was also there at the racing track made the disaster all the more terrible.

Married And Has Two Kids
According to Fox News, their two children, Reid, 8, and Taytum, 7, saw the accident and their father’s subsequent death, as did his wife Chase Casey.

A Tribute To A Legend
Since then, Chase Casey has honored her late husband and his BMX career on her Instagram profile.

A Long Legacy
In the BMX community, Pat Casey leaves behind an irreplaceable legacy. For instance, in 2011 he performed the first decade backflip ever by a rider.

Among The Best
In addition, he has the distinction of doing the Double Decade Backflip and winning several BMX medals, including the gold at the X Games 2021 in dirt.

His kids Have Carried On His Legacy.
Only another BMX star, Ryan Williams, beat him to the silver medal in the first MegaPark competition a year later. He instructed his children to emulate him in the interim.

Old age is only a number.
Pat Casey, who is only 29 years old, has accomplished a lot both personally and professionally.
early in a career
Pat Casey, who was just 16 years old, became a professional BMX rider at that age owing to training on the little ramp his father built for him.
living in his ideal residence
At the age of 18, two years later, he had already purchased the home of his dreams, which he frequently displays in his films.

Then love arrived
Pat Casey married Chase Casey, the mother of his two children, two more years later, in 2013, and they had two children together.
When questioned why he married so young, Casey responded that it would be silly not marry if he had won the lottery.

Pat Casey made world-famous leaps, won contests all around the world, appeared on magazine covers, but most importantly, as his wife frequently reaffirmed on social media, he was a terrific parent, husband, and athlete. Peace be with you.

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Ronaldo’s Club Will Be Taken Over By A Saudi Wealth Fund

June 6, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

As the government revives a proposal to privatise a number of state-owned sports organizations, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia will assume ownership of four of the biggest football teams in the country, including Al-Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo now plays.

Following a report by Saudi Arabia’s state news agency SPA that the country will begin privatizing a number of sports clubs in the fourth quarter, the sports ministry said on Twitter on Monday that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) will control 75% of al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr, and Al-Hilal.

With the exception of Al-Ahli, who plays in the Saudi First Division, all are in the top-flight Saudi Professional League. PIF has already taken control of a number of businesses before partially privatizing them.

One of the cornerstones of the government’s Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy, which is focused on PIF and strives to establish new businesses and generate employment, is sports.

The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s privatization proposal, which is primarily aimed at football clubs, permits businesses and development organizations to invest in and assume control of clubs, according to SPA earlier on Monday.

By 2030, the Saudi Professional League’s income is expected to climb from 450 million Saudi Riyals to 1.8 billion Riyals ($480 million). Over the same time period, it anticipates that its market value will increase from 3 billion riyals to over 8 billion.

Al-Suqoor, a Second Division football team, will become a corporation and be controlled by NEOM, the organisation driving the kingdom’s plan to construct a futuristic metropolis in the desert, according to the sports ministry.

Al-Qadsiah of the Saudi First Division will be owned by the Saudi oil firm Aramco, Alula FC of the Third Division by the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, and al-Diraiyah FC of the First Division by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority.

According to reports, Saudi Arabia recruited the local private investment bank Jadwa Investment in February 2017 to provide advice on the privatization of up to five football clubs.

However, the country’s football federation’s then-president stated in early 2019: “I don’t know whether it will be 2020 or 2022 until the plan is ready.” The monarchy has been investing much in improving its football position in the meanwhile. In October 2021, Newcastle United of the Premier League was purchased by a group led by PIF.

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BCB Adopts A Definite Position On The 2023 Asia Cup

May 30, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC)’s decision about the 2019 Asia Cup will be supported by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

It should be mentioned that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the Asia Cup and is adamant that the competition take place in a neutral location.

However, the PCB has no interest in organizing the tournament outside of Pakistan since doing so would undermine its attempts to bring back international cricket to the nation.

Pakistan Will Host The Occasion

The hybrid plan, put up by the PCB, which saw four of the group stage matches played in Pakistan and the rest of the competition taking place at a neutral site, is also not expected to be approved by the BCCI.

Due to the intense heat, the BCB has previously raised concerns about the UAE being one of the neutral locations.

“We would like to participate in the Asia Cup. We are interested in the competition regardless of the model it is held in. We would have to play there if the ACC says the event will be held in Dubai and the other members concur, BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Jalal Yunus told the local media on Monday.

Since we are concentrating on the World Cup, there is discomfort. We declined to play in Dubai because we were considering our preparations. We are awaiting the ACC’s judgement,” he continued.

Najam Sethi, the chairman of the PCB Management Committee, had urged a logical strategy to resolve the situation, which affects both the country’s participation in this year’s ODI World Cup and the successful hosting of the Asia Cup.

Sethi stated that the likelihood of the Pakistani squad visiting India for the ODI World Cup is slim while speaking to the media on the occasion of the meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC).

“In the event that India declines to visit Pakistan to compete in the Asia Cup, there is a potential that the Pakistani authorities won’t permit the Men in Green to cross the border to participate in the World Cup. The ultimate loser in such scenario will be cricket, according to Sethi.

“There should be a compromise to resolve issues that unquestionably jeopardies the successful holding of ICC and ACC events. The government would not let us to travel to India to participate in World Cup matches if India refuses to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, he said.

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PCB Is Thinking Of Letting Pakistani Cricketers Play In ILT20

May 18, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

The UAE-based league’s second season will start on January 13, 2024.

The first International League T20 (ILT20), which took place from January 13 to February 12 of this year, did not feature any players from Pakistan.

Top players may earn a staggering USD 450,000 in the UAE-based league’s inaugural season. Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, however, may have received up to USD $900,000. A three-year contract and captaincy were also on the table.

Numerous organizations also inquired about Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hasnain for the first season in addition to the aforementioned three. Azam Khan was in fact chosen by Desert Vipers for the competition, but the PCB later refused to grant him a No-Objection Certificate.

All of them were informed that they could only participate in the league when they had free time from their national and PSL (Pakistan Super League) commitments. In spite of this, the PCB refused to allow any of its players to take part in the competition

. Ramiz Raja, the then-chairman of the PCB, had further requested payment from the Emirates Cricket Board in return for the release of the players for the league.

Najam Sethi, the head of the PCB at the moment, does not have a rigid position on the ILT20, though. He recently said that it would be impossible to block Pakistani players at this time since the players are also thinking about creating associations to defend their rights during a meeting of the PSL governing council.

According to Sethi, PCB and the UAE have strong connections and can negotiate using the “give and take” philosophy. At the time, it was recommended that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) could begin its upcoming season in Dubai in order to raise awareness of the competition and draw in players from outside.

The PSL franchise owners disagree with this recommendation, though. They contend that the PSL would suffer if Pakistani players were released and the ILT20 was strengthened.

The sources claim that Pakistani cricketers would be seen competing in the ILT20 if the current administration is in place for the next three years.

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For The New Zealand Series, PCB Has Announced The Team Management

April 9, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

The management of the national men’s squad for the forthcoming T20I and ODI series against New Zealand was revealed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday. Rehan: ul: Haq, the general manager of Islamabad United, the two-time PSL winners, has been named team manager.

Grant Bradburn, a former Test cricketer for New Zealand, will serve as the head coach, while Abdul Rehman will serve as his assistant. After Umar Gul’s extension as bowling coach, Andrew Puttick will start as the team’s batting coach.

According to reports, Mickey Arthur, a prospective team director in the future, has been chosen to keep the administration of the club in the loop. After the home New Zealand trip, it is probable that the previous national team head coach will be officially announced to assume the position.

For the New Zealand series, Bradburn and Puttick have been selected and will travel in Lahore on April 11. After the conclusion of the pertinent hiring processes, which are currently continuing, the PCB will confirm the management of the Pakistan squad for the post-New Zealand series.

Rehan Ul Haq, the team manager
Grant Bradburn, the head coach
Abdul Rehman, the assistant head coach
Andrew Puttick, Umar Gul, the strength and conditioning coach
Talha Ijaz, the analyst
Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, the media and digital manager
Major (retd) Azhar Arif, the security manager
Ammar Ahsan, the videographer
Dr. Najeeb Soomro, the team doctor
Malang Ali are (masseur)

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Wahab Riaz Begins His Responsibilities As Punjab’s Chief Minister Of Sports And Social Affairs’ Advisor

March 24, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

Wahab Riaz, a Pakistani Test bowler, has been appointed as Mohsin Naqvi’s interim chief minister of Punjab’s sports and youth affairs advisor.

At his office in the National Hockey Complex in Lahore, Riaz met with the secretary for sports for Punjab, Shahid Zaman, and the director general for sports, Mohammad Tariq Qureshi.

In addition to providing a summary on forthcoming events and development work, Zaman and Tariq informed Riaz on future initiatives to promote athletics in the region.

The ex-cricketer-turned-administrator promised that he would do everything in his power to advance athletics in the region.

“To promote athletics in Punjab, we will endeavor to do everything we can. Children should step forward and engage in various athletic pursuits, “said he.

He continued, “We’ll make sure to use all the tools and involve everyone.”

Riaz was appointed sports minister in Punjab’s interim administration earlier this year, it must be recalled. The provincial government granted his request, and Riaz’s swearing-in event was postponed after he asked to participate in the just-completed eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

After returning from PSL 8, the bowler is now serving as the sports minister’s advisor.

In PSL 8, Wahab played for Peshawar Zalmi under the leadership of Babar Azam. Wahab had a year-high 10 catches in 11 games. He has 113 catches overall, which makes him the PSL’s leading wicket-taker.

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