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Three Pakistani Umpires to Make History in T20 World Cup!
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Three Pakistani Umpires to Make History in T20 World Cup!

This year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup will see three umpires from Pakistan officiating matches for the very first time. The names of esteemed Pakistani umpires are Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, and Rashid Riaz. It's also exciting for Pakistan to have more representatives at the World Cup, making important calls on the field. Big news in cricket! Three umpires from Pakistan – Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, and Rashid Riaz – are all set to create history by officiating in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. It's a first-time feat for Pakistan to have three of its umpires chosen for such a major global tournament. These Pakistani umpires proved their skill and proficiency in the field so many times. It signifies recognition of their skills and experience on the international stage. Mark your calendar...
Worcestershire Left Arm Spinner Josh Baker Dies at 20
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Worcestershire Left Arm Spinner Josh Baker Dies at 20

The cricket community in England was shocked after hearing about the death of Josh Baker. He was a 20-year-old left-arm spinner from Worcestershire.  In a club statement, Worcestershire said that they didn't want to talk about how Josh died. They ask everyone to be respectful and give his family privacy. Ashley Giles, the club's chief executive, expressed the shock and devastation felt by everyone at the club. Josh was not just a teammate; he was a beloved member of their cricket family.  Contributions of Josh Baker Josh started playing cricket when he was young. He signed his first contract with Worcestershire when he was 17 years old. He became well known for his left arm spin. In his short career, he showed immense performance, taking wickets in both first-class and ...
Shaheen Clinches Title of Top T20I Bowler in ICC Rankings
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Shaheen Clinches Title of Top T20I Bowler in ICC Rankings

On Wednesday, the fast bowler of Pakistan Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed the title of the country’s top-rated T20I bowler in the latest rankings updated by the International Cricket Council.  This achievement highlights how prowess he is and is also an inspiration for young cricketers all over the world.  The impressive performances of Shaheen have moved him two spots up to the 17th position among T20I bowlers. According to ICC, his excellent performance in Pakistan’s current T20I series against New Zealand has helped him to achieve this title. In the first three matches of the series, Shaheen took the most wickets for Pakistan.  In the first match of the series, which was affected by rain, Shaheen still took the wicket. However, in the second match, he shined. His ex...
Why Pakistan Performed Poorly In Recent Cricket Series?
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Why Pakistan Performed Poorly In Recent Cricket Series?

Pakistan's hopes for a dominant T20 series win against New Zealand were dashed as they fell short in a closely contested cricket series. Cricket pundits are dissecting the reasons behind Pakistan's struggles. Let us discuss them one by one! Yesterday was the last t20 match of Pakistan vs New Zealand played in Rawalpindi stadium. New Zealand won the match easily, dominating Pakistan in all three fields. Pakistan was recently trained by Pak Army in Kakul academy, the purpose of the training was to make them prepare for this cricket series and upcoming world cup in USA. First match washed up by the rain, Pakistan won the second match with their brilliant bowling. However, New Zealand C team came back stronger and won the series by dominating the next two matches. This loss in the home...
PCB Decides to Appoint Mohammad Rizwan as Vice-Captain
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PCB Decides to Appoint Mohammad Rizwan as Vice-Captain

On Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to appoint wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain. PCB makes the new decision to choosing batter Mohammad Rizwan to be the vice-captain of Pakistan’s cricket team. He is a renowned wicketkeeper and a skilled batter. Earlier, 31-year-old Rizwan was appointed as the vice-captain of Pakistan’s T20 team.  Recently, Babar Azam was appointed again as captain of Pakistan’s one-day cricket team. This happened just before the T20I series against New Zealand. These matches will take place in Pakistan.  The captain, coaches, and selection committee decided together about this selection. Also, they all agreed that Mohammad Rizwan should be the vice-captain. This means he will help the captain lead the team.  Ri...