Category: International Cricket

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,”…

COURTESY BY: https://www.pcb.com.pk/ Tests were conducted on players, match officials, support staff, broadcasters and team owners “The PCB is pleased with the outcome of the results and happy that all these players and officials have rejoined their families without any health and safety doubts or concerns,” says Wasim Khan Lahore, 19 March 2020: The Pakistan Cricket Board today confirmed it conducted 128 COVID-19 tests on the players, support staff, match officials, broadcasters and team owners on Tuesday, 17 March, and all results have turned out to be negative. The tests were…

“The Mumbai Indians won last year’s IPL. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – The start of the Indian Premier League, the world’s most lucrative cricket competition, has been postponed from March 29 until April 15 over the coronavirus, the Indian cricket board said Friday. Sports events worldwide have been upended by the deadly virus, including this weekend’s Formula One Australian Grand Prix as well as football and NBA basketball. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till 15th April 2020, as a precautionary…

“India’s cricket team training in Dharamsala. It insists the one-day series against South Africa will go ahead despite growing coronavirus fears. Dharamsala (India) (AFP) – Using saliva to shine the cricket ball could be banned for Indian players in the one-day series clash against South Africa over coronavirus concerns, paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar said Wednesday. India has insisted the three matches against South Africa will go ahead despite growing fears over the virus.The number of cases in India has doubled to 60 in four days. The disease can be spread when…