Year: 2020

COURTESY BY: https://www.cricingif.com/ 28 years to the day Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup after defeating England by 22 runs in the final at Melbourne Cricket Ground. On this anniversary of Pakistan’s first and to date only World Cup win, we take a statistical trip down memory lane. The highest wicket-taker Pakistan’s world cup victory was largely down to Wasim Akram’s performance in the tournament, especially his three wickets in the final against England and four in a must-win group match against New Zealand in Christchurch. Akram ended the tournament…

COURTESY BY: https://cricflare.com/ The outbreak of the COVID-19 (better known as Coronavirus) has caused companies and organisations all around the world to shut down their offices. During these testing times, the “Work from home” moto is going viral across the globe. Many top cricketing boards have announced in the last week or so that their offices have been shut down, with their employees now getting to work from home. On Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that they would shut their offices temporarily and give…

COURTESY BY: https://cricflare.com/ Islamabad United skipper Shadab Khan has been showered with endless appreciation by India’s former cricketer Aakash Chopra for his brillaint allround showing in the inconclusive 5th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Chopra, in a youtube video, heaped praise on Shadab who smashed 263 runs at an average of 37.57 and a strike-rate of 159.39. “Shadab Khan was the player of the tournament for me. Even though he took only eight wickets, but he batted really well, so well done to Shadab and our Adaab to…

COURTESY BY: https://www.cricingif.com/ Umar Akmal has been found guilty of two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents, the PCB announced on Friday. The relevant article of the Anti-Corruption Code concerns “failing to disclose to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage in Corrupt Conduct under this Anti-Corruption Code”. The punishment imposed on Umar could range from a period of ineligibility for six months to a lifetime ban if…

COUTESY BY: https://www.pcb.com.pk The Pakistan Cricket Board, on a request from the Sindh Government, has agreed to convert its Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre as a temporary living area for paramedic staff working at the makeshift hospital at Expo Centre, Karachi. PCB Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer said: “All the paramedic staff are our heroes as in these challenging and difficult times, they are risking their lives to save the lives and wellbeing of many affected by COVID-19. “As a small token of our appreciation and acknowledgement to these unsung…

“Championship warning – former England captain Alastair Cook. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Former England captain Alastair Cook has suggested the four-day County Championship may have to be curtailed or abandoned completely so officials can salvage “the most profitable parts of the English summer” following the coronavirus outbreak. Friday saw the England and Wales Cricket Board announced that no professional cricket would be played in England and Wales before May 28. The County Championship, which comprises four-day first-class matches — and which Cook helped Essex win last season — was…

“Hand sanitiser is in short supply in many countries battling coronavirus. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Australian cricket great Shane Warne has halted production of gin at a distillery he co-owns to make medical-grade hand sanitiser for hospitals in these “challenging times”. The spin legend, who played 145 Tests, responded to Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s plea for companies to help wherever they can during the spiralling coronavirus crisis. “This is a challenging time for Australians and we all need to do what we can to help our healthcare system combat…

“Umar Akmal playiny Australia a year ago. ©AFP” /> Karachi (AFP) – Pakistan’s perennial problem-maker Umar Akmal could face a lifetime ban if convicted of match-fixing charges unveiled Friday by Pakistan cricket authorities. The 29-year-old old was provisionally suspended by the anti-corruption unit of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on February 20, the day when Pakistan Super League commenced in Karachi. PCB said Umar violated its code on two counts. “The PCB has charged Umar Akmal with two breaches of the anti-corruption code which relates to not reporting a fixing offer,”…