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Pakistan Qualifies for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

4Jul

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Pakistan Qualifies for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

With the recent conclusion of the T20 World Cup, the ICC has finalized the 12 teams for the next edition of the mega event, which will take place in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. The upcoming ICC tournament will feature 20 teams, divided into four groups of five sides each. India and Sri Lanka automatically secured the first two spots as hosts. The Super Eight qualifiers at the 2024 World Cup and the T20I team rankings determined the next 10 spots. Through this process, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, and the West Indies secured their places in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The United States also secured a spot in the tournament. Pakistan's national cricket team secured a place in the next edition based on their T20I ranking (7th). The team is led by Babar Azam. ...

Worcestershire Left Arm Spinner Josh Baker Dies at 20

5May

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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

26Apr

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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...

PCB Decides to Appoint Mohammad Rizwan as Vice-Captain

22Apr

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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...

Fast Bowler Haris Rauf Out of PSL with Shoulder Injury

25Feb

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Fast Bowler Haris Rauf Out of PSL with Shoulder Injury

Haris Rauf unfortunately suffered a shoulder injury during the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings. This injury has forced him to be ruled out of the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9. This is a significant blow to the Lahore Qalandars, who are already struggling in the tournament. Lahore Qalandars' fast bowler Haris Rauf won't be playing any more matches in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) this year. He dislocated his shoulder while catching the ball during a match against Karachi Kings on Saturday. Doctors say he needs 4-6 weeks to recover from his shoulder injury. Lahore Qalandars confirmed the news in a statement, expressing their disappointment at Rauf's absence. "We are deeply saddened by Haris Rauf's injury," said captain Shaheen Shah Afridi. "It was...