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WCL 2024 Final: Pakistan Wins Toss and Elects to Bat First Against India

13Jul

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WCL 2024 Final: Pakistan Wins Toss and Elects to Bat First Against India

In a highly anticipated clash, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 final. This exciting match is being held at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, and cricket fans are expecting a thrilling encounter between these arch-rivals. Pakistan has had an impressive run in the WCL 2024, losing only one match in the group stage against South Africa. Led by Younis Khan, the team has shown remarkable form, defeating Australia, India, England, and West Indies. In their semi-final match against West Indies, Pakistan set a target of 199 runs. Furthermore, their bowlers then put on a brilliant display, restricting West Indies to 178 runs. Also, Sohail Khan was the standout performer, taking four crucial wickets. India, on the other...

Pakistan Champions Reached into Finals Of WCL

13Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Pakistan Champions Reached into Finals Of WCL

The Pakistan Champions secured their spot in the finals of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024! They defeated the West Indies Champions by a convincing margin of 20 runs in the first semi-final on Friday. They'll be facing the winner of the match between Australia Champions and India Champions which is happening right now in Newhampton. Pakistan Champions made history on Friday by becoming the first team to qualify for the World Championship of Legends (WCL) final. They defeated the West Indies Champions by 20 runs. Pakistan will face the winner of the match between Australia Champions and India Champions, which is underway in the same ground, Newhampton. In the match against West Indies, Pakistan batted first but lost early wickets. Sharjeel Khan and Shoaib Malik were o...

PCB Fires Selectors Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq After T20 Cup

10Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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PCB Fires Selectors Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq After T20 Cup

After the worst defeat at the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sacked selectors Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq. Both Riaz and Razzaq are former Pakistan cricketers, bringing years of experience to the selection process. However, the recent World Cup results placed their selections under scrutiny, prompting the PCB to seek a new direction. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fired selectors Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq after the team's disappointing T20 World Cup performance last month. The Pakistan team, which won the World Cup in 2009, lost to the United States. But unfortunately, the team failed to advance past the group stage in the recent 20-team tournament. In a statement, the PCB said, "The Pakistan Cricket Board has notified Abdul Razzaq and Wahab Riaz that the...

Ahmad Ali Butt Calls on Babar Azam to Apologize for T20 World Cup Loss

8Jul

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Ahmad Ali Butt Calls on Babar Azam to Apologize for T20 World Cup Loss

Renowned actor and host Ahmad Ali Butt has called on Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam to apologize to the nation for the team's poor performance in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The veteran actor shared his thoughts on social media, suggesting that Babar should offer an explanation instead of focusing solely on gym training. Pakistan's cricket team, led by Babar Azam, failed to secure victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, leaving fans and critics disheartened. As the team prepares for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi this August, Babar Azam has intensified his workout regimen. On Sunday, Babar Azam shared a video on his Instagram account showcasing his rigorous gym training.Babar captioned the video "work," which featured him engaging ...

Arshad Nadeem Makes Comeback at Paris Diamond League

8Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Arshad Nadeem Makes Comeback at Paris Diamond League

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's top javelin thrower, secured fourth place at the Paris Diamond League, marking his comeback after a year. Nadeem achieved his personal best throw of 90.18 meters at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, despite finishing fifth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's top javelin thrower, made a strong comeback at the Paris Diamond League, securing a notable fourth place. This competition marked his return after a year, showing his progress ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics. Returning to competition, Nadeem began with a 74.11-meter throw, followed by an impressive 80.28-meter attempt on his second try. His third throw reached 82.71 meters, momentarily placing him in the top three. However, the Czech Republic’s Jacob Vadlejch surpassed him w...