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New Zealand Tops ICC Test Rankings With 118 Points

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Victory over Pakistan has sent Kane Williamson’s side New Zealand to the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Team Rankings. According to ICC, New Zealand has achieved the feat for the first time in rankings history. New Zealand now have 118 points and leading the charts. Kane Williamson has played a major role in New Zealand’s rise to the top. Williamson leapfrogged that formidable duo with three centuries, including two double centuries in his last six innings. They have achieved the feat for the first…

‘Misbah, Waqar not coaches’

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COURTESY BY: https://www.dawn.com/ LAHORE: Former Test medium-fast bowler turned coach Aaqib Javed has lambasted the performance of the Pakistan men’s team and termed the incumbent head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and fast bowling coach Waqar Younis as “not coaches”. In a Meet the Press programme organised by the Sports Journalists Association of Lahore (SJAL) here on Tuesday, Aaqib, who is also the head coach of Lahore Qalandars, said that the decision of not extending Mickey Arthur’s contract was a mistake on the part of the current PCB management. “How can you call…

Mohammad Amir announces indefinite break from international cricket

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COURTESY BY: https://www.cricingif.com/ Mohammad Amir has taken an indefinite break from international cricket, citing differences with the present national team management. The left-arm paceman was not included in Pakistan’s extended 35-man squad named for the New Zealand tour after also losing a spot in the side for the preceding home series against Zimbabwe. Amir has been quite vocal about his disappointment at the New Zealand snub, often taking to social media to pass comments at chief selector-cum-head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis. In an interview with local journalist…

Babar Vs. Kholi: Mark Nicholas Picks Babar Instead Of Kohli In All-Formats Of World XI

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Famous commentator, Mark Nicholas, believes that Babar Azam is a better player in all formats than Virat Kohli. Nicholas nominated his current all-format world XI and included the likes of Babar Azam and Kane Williamson over Indian captain, Virat Kohli. Kohli has been widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in all formats but Nicholas believes that Kohli’s current form doesn’t permit a place in the world XI. Instead, he chose the Pakistani captain to play at the all-crucial number three spot for his team. For…

UAE visa suspension for Pakistan, others due to security concerns: report

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COURTESY BY: https://www.dawn.com/ The United Arab Emirates has temporarily stopped issuing new visas to citizens of Pakistan, Afghanistan and several mostly Muslim majority countries over security concerns, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. The source did not say what those concerns were but said the visa ban was expected to last for a short period. Dawn.com has reached out to the Foreign Office for a comment on this. Last week, the Foreign Office said the UAE had stopped processing new visas for Pakistani citizens and those of some other countries. You can…

Younis Khan named Pakistan batting coach till 2022 T20 World Cup

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COURTESY BY: https://www.cricingif.com/ Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan will continue as the batting coach of the national team until at least the 2022 T20 World Cup. Younis was initially appointed Pakistan’s batting coach for the tour of England this summer and will now perform his duties for the upcoming trip to New Zealand where they are set to play three T20Is and two Test matches. Younis’ responsibilities will extend beyond accompanying the team for their travels as he will be based at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi. The 42-year-old is Pakistan’s…

Shoaib lauds Maq at Hall of Fame event

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HARTFORD/CT – USA: Former Pakistan batsman Shoaib Mohammed has lauded the efforts of cricket administrator Mahammad Qureshi in building cricket in America. Mohammed made the comment during the zoom induction ceremony hosted by the US Cricket Hall of Fame in Harford Connecticut, USA. The son of the legendary Hanif Mohammed was one of 12 persons inducted into the US Cricket Hall of Fame by the organization. Speaking during his induction he said: “I really appreciate being part of this family now and my entire family is proud. I remember coming…

Kashmir will never be a part of India: Pakistan responds to Indian statement on PM’s UNGA speech

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COURTESY BY: https://www.dawn.com/ Pakistan — in a strongly worded rebuke to the Indian response following Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) — categorically stated that Jammu and Kashmir never was and never will be a part of India, adding that New Delhi has no claim over the region other than that of a “military occupier”. “In Jammu and Kashmir, India has no other claim than that of a military occupier. It is compelled to use naked force to impose its occupation on an unwilling and oppressed…

New Zealand approves Pakistan, West Indies cricket tours

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“The New Zealand government has approved quarantine arrangements that would allow the Pakistan and West Indies cricket teams to tour in the coming months. ©AFP” /> Wellington (AFP) – New Zealand’s government has approved quarantine arrangements that would allow the Pakistan and West Indies teams to tour in coming months, the country’s cricket board said on Friday. New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White said the tours would help the sport through the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s a huge boost for us, it’s our financial lifeline,” he told reporters. “International cricket…

IPL Governing Council Member Talks About Including Pakistan Players

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COURTESY BY: https://cricflare.com/ Former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna believes that the inclusion of Pakistan players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) would be welcomed by fans from both sides of the border. Khanna, who is also one of the members of the IPL governing council, added however that without the consent of Indian government, it would be near impossible to rope in Pakistan players for the event. Khanna also lauded Pakistan’s young stars including Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. “As far as Pakistan cricketers’ participation in IPL is concerned, I…