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Babar Azam the youngest recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz

23Mar

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Babar Azam the youngest recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz

Cricket team's skipper Babar Azam was awarded by the third highest civilian government award. He dedicated this Sitara-e-Imtiaz to his parents and fans. Masood Jan and Bisma Maroof are also got acknowledgment for their services in sports. Pakistan cricket team’s captain for all formats, Babar Azam, has been honored with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the country’s third-highest civilian award. The award was presented to Babar during a Pakistan Day ceremony held at the Governor House Punjab on Thursday. At the age of 28, Babar became the youngest cricketer from Pakistan to receive the Sitara-e-Imtiaz. Several renowned Pakistani cricketers such as Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Saeed Ajmal, Muhammad Yousuf, Inzimam Ul Haq, and Javed Miandad have also received the sam...

Karachi going to host the opening ceremony of the PSL 8

12Jan

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Karachi going to host the opening ceremony of the PSL 8

According to unconfirmed sources, PSL 8 opening ceremony is scheduled in Karachi Stadium. Ramiz Raja wanted it to be held in Multan but new PCB Chairman Najam Sethi want things a little different. Bugti Stadium Quetta will also witness league matches in the new edition of PSL. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 will start from Karachi instead of Multan. According to sources, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s management committee is not convinced about hosting the opening ceremony and first match in Multan. Karachi's National Bank Cricket Arena (NBCA) is most likely to host PSL 8's opener on February 13. Meanwhile, Multan will only get to host round-stage matches. Also See: 2023 started as a lucky charm for Virat Kohli The final PSL 8 schedule will be released following the en...

Shahid Afridi is a new Chief Selector at PCB

24Dec

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Shahid Afridi is a new Chief Selector at PCB

Najam Sethi appointed Shahid Afridi as new the interim chief selector of PCB. PM Shahbaz Sharif proposed his name for this post. Few other old players are roped in for the upcoming series against New Zealand. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi as the interim chief of the Men’s National Selection Committee for the home series against New Zealand. The PCB announced the new panel today after sacking the selection committee headed by Mohammad Wasim. The new chief selector of the team might bring a major difference in results. Other members of the selection panel are Abdul Razzaq and Rao Iftikhar Anjum. While Haroon Rashid (member PCB Management Committee) will be the Convener. “I am pleased to announce, with immediate effect, an I...

21Dec

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Ramiz Raja Out….. Najam Sethi In … PCB

After the shameful 3-0 loss from the England cricket team, management decides to bring changes on a higher level. Ramiz Raja was sacked from his job and Former PCB Chairman Najam Sethi got approval for this position again. Is this decision good for upcoming cricket? youth is confused Ramiz Raja was sacked as the Pakistani Cricket Board (PCB) chairman on December 21 (Wednesday) after serving for 14 months. Ramiz became the chairman in September 2021 and since then has been at the center of some key developments in Pakistan cricket. Including hosting Australian and England cricket teams in 2022 to Pakistan reaching the semi-finals and final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the women's national team playing the 50-over World Cup in New Zealand. PCB is under direct control of the central gov...

Much anticipated draft of Pakistan Super League Season 8 released

17Dec

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Much anticipated draft of Pakistan Super League Season 8 released

PCB announced the final draft of the Pakistan Super League season 8. This year 138 foreign players have registered for different teams. Javaid Afridi did not attend the ceremony because of personal refutes with the board. Cricket is in the blood of Pakistan's youth. The biggest example is the thriving success of the local cricket celebration named Pakistan Super League. Its 8th edition is about to come and fans are more than happy to witness their favorite local as well as international players in action. This year 138 international cricketers registered to play in 6 teams. The following players have registered for the players’ draught. 46 players from Afghanistan, 16 from Australia, 30 players from Bangladesh, 6 from New Zealand. 26 from South Africa, 62 from Sri Lanka, 11 from Z...