Year: 2020

MAQ: Cricketers must stay in shape

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MARGATE/FL – USA: Chairman and CEO of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi is calling on all cricketers to find novel ways of keeping fit during the coronavirus quarantine period. Qureshi who runs the successful Maq T10 and US Open T20 tournaments in America warned cricketers that by staying home and consuming larger than normal amounts of food, they run the risk of becoming unfit. “We don’t know how long we will be off the grid in terms of active cricket, so the players must exercise regularly and eat the…

English cricket chief takes 25 percent pay cut in virus response

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“England’s World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan said he was ‘open to absolutely everything’ to help in response the coronavirus crisis. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison “volunteered” on Wednesday to take the same 25 per cent pay cut as other employees in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, when Harrison unveiled the ECB’s £61 million ($76 million) aid package in response to the “once in a generation” challenge of COVID-19 he said he would take a pay cut. On…

Indian cricketers face backlash for supporting Pakistan virus fund

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“Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh was strongly criticised on Twitter. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh have unleashed a social media storm by backing former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s foundation in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The two countries are bitter rivals and the move touched a raw nerve in India. Afridi’s appeal for donations to help people affected by the deadly virus in Pakistan has had overwhelming support from leading cricketers. Harbhajan urged people to contribute in a video message, and called…

MAQ Foundation aims to raise $300K for COVID 19 fight

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Qureshi auctioning one of his bats for the good cause of helping Caribbean people affected by hurricanes.

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MARGATE/FL – USA: The MAQ Foundation chaired by businessman and cricket administrator Mahammad Qureshi has set out to raise a minimum of US$300,000 to aid the fight against the COVID 19 virus that has gripped the world. Qureshi on a personal note has already started to give by donating his T20 Energy drinks for emergency workers at seven COVID 19 shelters in Broward. He also plans to order masks and other essentials to be distributed. His latest project will see him donate a total of 10,000 bats that will be…

Qureshi: The world is one family

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Mahammad Qureshi the quintessential family man.

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MARGATE/FL – USA: Chairman of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi says that this coronavirus pandemic has shown that this world is one family. Speaking to News 925 the Fort Lauderdale businessman said: “Sometimes in life, we are faced with a crisis that reminds us that we are one big family. As I sit at my home during this quarantine period I look at the television not for information on the United States alone but all over the world because the only way we can get over this pandemic is…

Asia’s biggest tournament likely to be cancelled

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COURTESY BY: https://cricflare.com/ The corona virus outbreak has sent shock waves throughout the world, cancelling every sporting event in its path. The Cricket season has been hit hard by the pandemic and it looks like the game is going to suffer even more in the coming months. The Asia Cup which is scheduled to take place in September this year before the T20 World Cup in Australia, now looks doubtful. The tournament is scheduled to be played in a T20 format so that the Asian teams could get good preparation…

PCB, PSL franchises negotiate to determine PSL 2020 winner

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COURTESY BY: https://cricflare.com/ The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises are currently holding discussions to determine a proper solution for the conclusion of the tournament’s 5th season, which was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak just before the knockout stages. According to close sources, the board officials conducted a special meeting regarding the matter and forwarded their suggestions to Chairman Ehsan Mani and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wasim Khan. The PCB’s top hierarchy is reportedly willing to discuss the suitable suggestions with the franchises, in a…

Maq every creed and race must come together

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Everyone must come together to fight this virus.

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MARGATE/FL – USA: Chairman of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi is calling for unity amidst the global fear that the Covid 19 virus has brought about. Qureshi is a strongly worded message to followers said: “Just as we unite on the cricket team with men of different races and religions, we need to do the same to battle this world pandemic. We can overcome this virus but we need to support each other to get through. “We have to be our brother’s keeper in this sad time and lend…

US Open T20 2020 will be the best

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US Open history joins Maq. From left Muhammad Ali Khan, Zishawn Qureshi and Rajesh Sharma.

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MARGATE/FL – USA: It will be a celebration of life! So says chairman of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi when it comes to the 2020 US Open T20 tournament that is carded for December 16 to 20 at the Central Broward Regional Park. With all cricket in America stopped due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Qureshi says that this dark period will pass and when cricketers gather for the 12th US Open T20 tournament, it will be a celebration. “We will get through this together. At the moment people…

DJ Bravo releases new song “We’re not giving up” on coronavirus

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COURTESY BY: https://cricflare.com/ West Indian allrounder and part-time DJ, Dwayne Bravo has released a new song on coronavirus titled “We’re not giving up”. It is to be known that the coronavirus has brought the whole world to standstill. From educational institutes to restaurants, from sports events to music festivals, everything in the world has been brought to a halt as this life-threatening disease leaves people in fear and distress. Most governments around the world are imposing lockdowns in their respective regions to try and stop the spread of the highly…