Day: August 28, 2022

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The ICC congratulates Pycroft and Boon on momentous career milestones 

Dubai, August 28, 2022 (PPI-OT):The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Andy Pycroft and David Boon of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees for completing 200 and 150 One Day Internationals (ODIs) respectively this week.

Pycroft’s double ton was reached in the third ODI between Zimbabwe and India in Harare on 22 August, while Boon’s came up in today’s series opener between Australia and Zimbabwe in Townsville.

A former Zimbabwe international cricketer, Pycroft’s Elite Match Referees Panel journey began in 2009 in an England against West Indies fixture in Bristol. His ODI career highlights include officiating at the following 50-over ICC events:

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2011

ICC Champions Trophy 2013

ICC Champions Trophy 2017

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019

Boon was inducted into the Elite Match Referees Panel in 2011, having retired from all forms of cricket as a player in 1999. His ODI debut as match referee took place in Pycroft’s home country when Zimbabwe hosted Pakistan in Bulawayo. Boon’s ICC ODI event career highlights include:

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2015

ICC Champions Trophy 2017

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019

Adrian Griffith, ICC’s Senior Manager – Umpires and Referees said: “On behalf of the ICC, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Andy and David, two fine members of our Elite Match Referees Panel. Their dedication and commitment to the game as not just match officials, but custodians, is reflected in their numbers. To reach these milestones is no small feat and requires consistency and reliability over an extended period of time. We hope to celebrate even more landmarks in the years to come.”

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com

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PCB to donate gate proceeds from 1st T20I against England to PM’s Flood Relief Fund

Lahore, August 28, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced ​that gate earnings from the first T20I against England will be donated to the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022. The match will be played on 20 September at the National Stadium in Karachi and will begin at 7.30pm (local time).

The PCB has urged cricket fans and followers to purchase tickets in big numbers ​once they are made available online for sale next week to show unity with all those affected by the calamity, ​help with rehabilitation of the affected population and support the local and federal governments in their relief and rescue operations.

PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja: “We at the PCB express our grief and sorrow for all those affected by the extreme monsoon rainfall and floods, which has ​resulted in havoc and devastation beyond imagination, killing over 1,000 and leaving around a million homeless. As cricket unites our proud nation, we stand firmly with the victims and all those involved in​ the flood relief and rescue operations.

“As a responsible and caring organisation, the PCB has always stood with its fans and public in tough, challenging and testing times. In this regard, we have decided to donate gate proceeds from the first T20I against England ​next month to the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund.

“I encourage all spectators to participate in this initiative by purchasing tickets for the first T20I and turning up in big numbers so that we as a cricket family can donate ​a substantial amount to the fund and show solidarity with those affected by the catastrophe.

“We have already sent trucks full of food, medicines and other commodities to the affected areas and will continue to support our ​nation and rescue operational teams in any way we can. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the people of Pakistan.”

England will play seven T20Is on their first tour of Pakistan in 17 years. Karachi will stage matches on 20, 22, 23 and 25 September, while Lahore will be the venue for the remaining three matches on 28 and 30 September, and 2 October. England will return in late November for three Tests, which will be played in Rawalpindi (1-5 December), Multan (9-13 December) and Karachi (17-21 December).

For more information, contact:
Media Manager,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5717231-4
Fax: +92-42-5711860
Website: www.pcb.com.pk