Category: Cricket

Islamabad: The Pakistan Deaf Cricket Team led by Zaka Ahmed Qureshi has been crowned the champion of the Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) T20 World Cup 2024 held at Cricket Vision Centre, Sharjah, UAE from 6 to 12 March.

chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has praised the efforts of deaf cricket team and congratulate them to become the winner of the event . he said “Pakistan deaf cricket team players performed very well in the final of the tournament, Basit Ali did great job as a batsman while on the other hand Jabbar Ali and Manzoor Khan bowled very well”

“Defeat cricket team players out classed Srilankan cricket team in the final due to perfect team work and consistent hard work which is the key factor to become successful” he added

Islamabad:

In a recent interview, Harbhajan Singh hailed the LCT 90 format for offering a balanced cricketing experience. “The LCT 90 format adds a new dimension to the game,” remarked Singh. “It strikes a fine balance between length and skill, allowing players to showcase their talents across various aspects of the sport.”
Sharing his experience of the league, Singh highlighted its significance for retired players. “Leagues have started happening with retired players for the past two to three years,” he said. “It provides opportunities for retired players to continue playing in a competitive environment, whether they’re colleagues from abroad or the national team.”Speaking about playing in Kandy, Singh described the unique features of the 90-ball format. “It’s different from other formats, with four power plays and the option for the batsman to choose their powerplay between 10 to 15. Additionally, the best bowler can bowl four overs, making it favorable for retired players,” he explained.
Singh also praised the format for allowing longer gameplay compared to T10 cricket. “In T10, there’s limited time for play, but in the LCT 90 format, longer play is possible. This works to our advantage, especially when we have strong bowlers like Malinga,” he added.

Islamabad:
It was a thrilling day of cricket at the Pallekele International Cricket stadium which saw two encounters in the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024. The first match of the day was between the Rajasthan Kings and Kandy Samp Army, and the second of the day between Dubai Giants and Delhi Devils.
In match one of the day, Rajasthan Kings put on a commanding performance to secure a resounding victory over Kandy Samp Army.
Batting first, Rajasthan Kings exhibited an explosive display of power-hitting, amassing a formidable total of 176 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 15 overs. Spearheading the Kings’ onslaught was the veteran batsman Robin Uthappa, who dazzled the audience with a scintillating knock of 72 runs off a mere 30 deliveries, embellished with 5 boundaries and 6 towering sixes.
In pursuit of a challenging target, Kandy Samp Army’s batting lineup struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined bowling attack from Rajasthan Kings. Despite commendable efforts from Kevin O’Brien and Irfan Pathan, who fought valiantly with the bat, Samp Army fell short of their target, managing to muster only 132 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their stipulated 15 overs.
In the second game of the day, Dubai Giants bounced back with a win against Delhi Devils after their loss in the first game. The Thisara Perera-led side, in absence of regular skipper Harbhajan Singh, chased down their target of 148, thanks to a solid show from their batters.
Batting first, Callum Ferguson fired all cylinders to score an unbeaten 57 off 36, that saw 4 fours and as many sixes, that saw Delhi Giants posting a respectable total of 147/5 from their stipulated 15 overs.
Coming to bat, Dubai Giants lost Solomon Mire for a golden duck. However, that did not deter them along the way, as both Shaun Marsh (44 of 30) and Gurkeerat Singh Mann (45 off 24) came out all guns blazing. The task was relatively easier for Dubai Giants as Saurabh Tiwary and skipper Thisara Perera combined to help them reach the finish line.
Brief Scores:
Match 2:
Rajasthan Kings – 176/4 (Robin Uthappa – 72 off 30 balls; Parvinder Awana – 4 for 13 runs)
Kandy Samp Army – 132/8 (Kevin O’Brien – 50 off 30 balls)
Match 3:
Delhi Devils – 147/5 (Callum Ferguson – 57 off 36 balls)
Dubai Giants – 148/6 (Gurkeerat Singh Mann – 45 off 24 balls)

Khurram Shehzad Awan: Pindi fans created a sensation in PSL matches. The stadiums of Lahore, Karachi and Multan were left to see the way of the spectators, but Pindi Boys stole the festival. According to the details, the matches of PSL 9 are going on in Pindi Cricket Stadium. On the first day, both the matches were postponed due to rain. There was heavy rain, but after that, the cricket fans participated in the matches in large numbers and showed that the spectators of Pindi cricket. How much love The people of Lahore, Karachi and Multan kept crying because the tickets were expensive and did not come to the stadium, but people in Pindi kept aside the concern of inflation and joined the matches and all the stands are full of spectators. It is encouraging to see that the people of Pindi love cricket so much۔

Islamabad:

In a tense showdown between cricket rivals, Pakistan suffered an 8-wicket defeat against India in the 3rd T20 International, concluding the 3-match series with a 2-1 loss at ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai, UAE.

Captain Nisar Ali, winning the toss for the third consecutive time, opted to bat first. Pakistan changed their opening pair, bringing in Badar Munir to maximize the powerplay overs. However, Badar’s early dismissal after scoring two boundaries set the stage for Muhammad Salman’s splendid innings of 74 runs off 39 balls, with Muhammad Rashid contributing 32 off 22 balls. Pakistan posted 193 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs, with Durga Rao standing out among the bowlers, claiming three wickets, while Venkatesh took two.

In response, India chased down the target in the penultimate over, scoring 196 runs in 18.4 overs, losing two wickets in the process. Ajay Reddy’s brisk innings of 66 runs off 35 balls turned the game in India’s favor, supported by Sunil Ramesh’s impressive 64 off 53 balls. Muhammad Salman and Muhammad Idress claimed one wicket each for Pakistan.

Unfortunately, Pakistan lost the three-match series by 2-1. Syed Sultan Shah, President of World Blind Cricket Ltd, graced the occasion as the guest, accompanied by Mr. Ek Radha Krishnan, Chairman Organizing Committee, Miss. Shabana Abdul Razzak, Co-Chairperson of the event organizing committee, Mr. Rajnesh Henry, the first Vice President of World Blind Cricket Ltd, Miss Sabeen Gul, Vice President/Wing Head CSR Department National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), and Mr. Junaib Iqbal, CSR Officer NBP. They distributed trophies and other prizes amongst the players.

KHURRAM SHEHZAD AWAN:

Pakistan super league (PSL) 9 is in progress but most of the seats looks vacant in the stadium stands due to expensive tickets .Hbl PSL administration increases the tickets price in the running editions which effects the game and people cannot purchase the tickets. According to the details regarding ticket prices, the tickets for the final to be played on 18 march at national bank stadium Karachi have been set at PKR 8000(VIP),PKR 4000 (Premium),PKR 2500 and PKR 1000 for general.  The tickets for the qualifier will be sold for  PKR 5000 ( VIP), PKR(2500) premium,  PKR 1500 first class and PKR 750 for general spectators.

The cricket spectators while talking to “sporstnaama” has said that cricket is most popular game of Pakistan so the large number of spectators of cricket game is youth including school and college students who cannot afford the expensive tickets. From the starting of PSL 9 at Qaddafi stadium Lahore and so on till date stadiums are almost half empty during the matches which gives negative impact, the PSL administration should take necessary steps to reduce the ticket prices of PSL matches to attract the maximum spectators to the stadium for witnessing the matches of their favorite teams.