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Pakistan fast bowlers Amir, Riaz lose central contracts

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“Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir has lost his central contract. ©AFP” /> Karachi (AFP) – Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz have lost their central contracts after the pair decided to focus on white-ball cricket, officials said Wednesday, as selectors promote younger pacemen. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also confirmed Azhar Ali as Test captain and Babar Azam as one-day and Twenty20 captain for the upcoming season starting in July. Eighteen players in three categories received central contracts guaranteeing their monthly salaries and benefits for 12 months. The exclusion…

Pakistan’s Akhtar says would coach any nation — even arch-rivals India

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“Akhtar was known as the Rawalpindi Express in his playing days. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar said he is ready to coach fast bowlers from any country — even if an offer from arch-rivals India came his way. In an interview with a social networking platform, the 44-year-old paceman said he wants to help produce aggressive and fast bowlers who can take on opposition batsmen no matter which country they come from. When the presenter for the Helo app said India, Akhtar replied: “I…

England’s Roy desperate to return to cricket, even behind closed doors

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“England’s Jason Roy is missing playing cricket. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – England opener Jason Roy is desperate to get back to playing cricket, even if matches have to take place behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Roy, who was part of England’s World-Cup winning team last year, had a taste of playing in an empty stadium in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) earlier this year and said it was a bizarre experience. “No atmosphere,” said the 29-year-old.”Simple as that to be honest.It was a very strange feeling.…

PSL franchises not willing to share financial details with PCB

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COURTESY BY: https://cricflare.com/ Majority among the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises are unwilling to share financial details with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) because of differences in the dollar rate. According to sources, franchise owners want the PCB to fix the dollar rate, for franchise fee, in the same way as they did for title-sponsoring company. For the inconclusive 5th edition, payments were made at a rate of 138 but it was decided that a financial firm’s services will be recruited to settle this matter in the future. KPMG International…

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…

Pakistan Super League introduces student discount

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Adding more glitter to the league, Pakistan Cricket Board has introduced student discount of 30% on the original ticket prices for VIP, Premium and VVIP categories in Lahore and Rawalpindi. This is a unique strategy initiated by the Pakistan Cricket Board to increase spectator response, target youth to attract them to cricket and boost the revenue as well. Where this new initiative of introducing student discount for increasing sales and spectators is interesting, the weather can possibly hinder the ongoing Pakistan Super League especially the matches to be held in…

HBL-PSL 2020

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For the first time ever, Pakistan Super League is being staged exclusively in Pakistan with four venues being engaged in total; namely: Multan, Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi stadiums. In total, 34 matches are being held in the span of 32 days. Interestingly, the spectator response has been massive especially in Karachi. More importantly, the broadcasters that play an important part in engaging worldwide audience have been instrumental in promoting the Pakistan Super League as such` the news broadcasters in more than 115 countries are playing match highlights with partnership of…

HBL PSL 2020 stats pack after three matches

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The stats pack after the first match is attached here Lahore, 22 February 2020: The following two matches will be played today in the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League 2020: Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi at Karachi’s National Stadium at 2pm Islamabad United v Multan Sultans at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium at 7pm   Please find attached the stats pack after the three matches.