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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday that its centrally-contracted players along with the staff would play their role in the battle against COVID-19 by giving portions of their monthly fees to the government’s emergency fund. The players will collectively donate Ps5 million to the government fund. On the other hand, the PCB staff up to the rank of Senior Managers will donate their one-day salary, while the General Managers and above will donate two days’ salary. Additionally, the PCB will match the contribution of its staff to the…

“The English cricket season has been postponed due to the coronavirus. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Despite the early spring chill, English cricketers would normally be turning their thoughts to outdoor practice.Instead, they face a prolonged period in limbo. The impact of the coronavirus means there will be no sound of leather on willow and no hardy supporters wrapped up in woollies braving the bitter early-season conditions. Last week the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that no professional cricket would be played before May 28 at the earliest.…

“International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach . ©AFP” /> Paris (AFP) – The Tokyo Olympics became the latest sporting casualty of the corony the WHO (World Health Organisation) today, the IOC President and the Prime Minister of Japan have concluded that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021, to safeguard the health of the athletes, everybody involved in the Olympic Games and the international community,” said the statement. FOOTBALL Internationals — Euro 2020, scheduled…

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…