Day: October 8, 2022

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Sri Lanka enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with renewed confidence

Dubai, October 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):Fresh from their victory in the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 with renewed confidence. The Lions reached the Super 12 for the second consecutive edition in 2021 and will be hoping to repeat their heroics from 2014, when Dinesh Chandimal skippered them to glory. Sri Lanka are without Chandimal, who is on their stand-by list on this occasion, with Dasun Shanaka captaining his side for the second time at a T20 World Cup.

Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilaka are two of the five players to have been included in the squad having missed out last time out in the UAE and Oman. 2022 Prospects It has been a year of two halves for Sri Lanka, who have tasted defeat in their three bilateral T20I series but came alive when the tournament pressure was on. Sri Lanka suffered two series defeats against Australia, 4-1 down under and 2-1 on home soil, either side of suffering a 3-0 whitewash in India.

In the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka recovered from defeat to Afghanistan to go undefeated from that point onwards, with three dramatic wins in a row. The final was more routine as the Lions defeated Pakistan by 23 runs to claim their first T20 Asia Cup and stand them in good stead ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

T20 World Cup history

Sri Lanka have found themselves top of the pile once at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, when Bangladesh hosted in 2014, but are leading the way in plenty of key stats too. The Lions tasted victory in the fifth edition of the tournament, defeating inaugural champions India by six wickets in the final. They had twice experienced defeat in the showpiece before that, in 2009 and when they last hosted in 2012, with a semi-final appearance sandwiched between them.

Across the seven tournaments, Mahela Jayawardene leads the way for most runs (1016), becoming the only Sri Lankan to score a century in an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup along the way. His runs have helped Sri Lanka to the highest win percentage of any team who has played a minimum of five matches, with a success rate of 63.95%. Despite not reaching the knockout stages, 2021 was a bumper tournament for Sri Lanka as Wanindu Hasaranga topped the wickets, taking 16 – the most in a single tournament. Charith Asalanka scored 231 runs at an average of 46.20 to sit fifth in the charts, with both he and Hasaranga making The Upstox Most Valuable Team of the Tournament.

Best batters

Hasaranga could easily be named among Sri Lanka’s best batters and bowlers, with the right-hander ranked fourth among all-rounders in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Rankings. Pathum Nissanka is also one to watch. Sitting eighth in the batters’ charts, he scored 55 not out against Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup, his second consecutive T20I fifty having also made one against India. Nissanka will be searching for consistency, having posted scores over 70 once in each of the India and Australia away series without moving past a half-century again in either. In Shanaka, Sri Lanka have a captain leading by example, his lower-order hitting proving vital during his side’s Asia Cup success.

Best bowlers

Hasaranga is now Sri Lanka’s not-so-secret weapon. He announced himself on the world stage in the 2021 edition, taking a hat-trick against South Africa, and has become a reliable match-winner. The leg spinner is joined in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Rankings for T20I Bowlers by Maheesh Theekshana, who sits two spots below him in eighth. Theekshana took eight wickets during the first-round stage of last year’s tournament, including returning career-best figures of three for 17 against Ireland in only his fifth match for the Lions.

Fixtures

Sri Lanka will open the 2022 tournament when they take on Namibia on 16 October to kick off Group A. They then face last year’s joint hosts, the United Arab Emirates, before concluding their first-round fixtures against the Netherlands on 20 October with all three games at Geelong’s Kardinia Park.

Group a, First round

Sri Lanka v Namibia, October 16 – Geelong (3pm local time)

Sri Lanka v United Arab Emirates, October 18 – Geelong (7pm local time)

Sri Lanka v Netherlands, October 20 – Geelong (3pm local time)

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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Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe warm-up match rescheduled

Dubai, October 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 warm-up fixture between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe has been rescheduled and will now be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday, 11 October at 14h30 local time. The match was to be played on Monday, 10 October at 19h00 at the same venue as per the original schedule but the change has had to be carried out following a change in Zimbabwe’s travel schedule.

The eight teams featuring in the first round of the 16-team tournament play their warm-up fixtures from 10-13 October in Melbourne. The Junction Oval is the other venue that will host practice matches for the first round. The warm-up fixtures for teams who have direct entries in the Super 12s will be played at two venues in Brisbane – the Gabba and the Allan Border Field – on 17 and 19 October.

The complete warm-up fixtures:

10 Oct – West Indies v UAE, Junction Oval, 11h00

10 Oct – Scotland v Netherlands, Junction Oval, 15h00

11 Oct – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, MCG, 14h30

11 Oct – Namibia v Ireland, MCG, 19h00

12 Oct – West Indies v Netherlands, MCG, 19h00

13 Oct – Zimbabwe v Namibia, Junction Oval, 23h00

13 Oct – Sri Lanka v Ireland, Junction Oval, 15h00

13 Oct – Scotland v UAE, MCG, 19h00

17 Oct – Australia v India, The Gabba, 14h00

17 Oct – New Zealand v South Africa, Allan Border Field, 14h00

17 Oct – England v Pakistan, The Gabba, 18h00

17 Oct – Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Allan Border Field, 18h00

19 Oct – Afghanistan v Pakistan, The Gabba 13h00

19 Oct – Bangladesh v South Africa, Allan Border Field, 18h00

19 Oct – New Zealand v India, The Gabba, 18h00

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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Learn skills that employers want with Coursera

Lahore, October 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):We would like to introduce Digital Learning and Skills Enrichment Initiative (DLSEI). DLSEI is an initiative of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in partnership with Coursera Inc. HEC acquired 24,000 licenses at discounted pricing. The Program was formally launched on March 24, 2021.

HEC through its initiative “Digital Learning and Skills Enrichment Initiative (DLSEI)”, intends to provide an opportunity to Students, Alumni, and Faculty members of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to secure Certifications from world-renowned universities, which will enhance their learning capabilities and skills for professional development. A verified certificate from a world-renowned online platform can serve as proof for an employer that the learner is abreast with cutting-edge tools and skills needed for a competitive market. Under a single license, learners can get access to over 1200+ courses, “Guided Projects, Specializations, and Professional Certificates” on Coursera, taught by top instructors from leading universities and companies.

For further information on license, registration, and details of courses, you can visit the following link: https://dlsei.hec.gov.pk/

For more information, contact:
Forman Christian College
Ferozpur Road, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231581-8
Fax: +92-42-99230703
E-Mail: contact@fccollege.edu.pk
Website: www.fccollege.edu.pk

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MoU signing between Youth General Assembly, Pakistan and University of Central Punjab

Lahore, October 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):Faculty of Management Studies, University of Central Punjab and Youth General Assembly (YGA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 19th September 2022 to promote cooperation and advancement of understanding in academic and executive education training. One of this MoU’s main objectives is to broaden students’ scope and make them responsible citizens. This collaboration also aims to organize soft-skill-focused training for students. Every year the students will undergo different activities enabling them to change their mind-set to be responsible citizens. This initiative is taken by Ms. Ambreen Khursheed (Senior Lecturer, FOMS).

Present at the ceremony were Mr Fahad Shahbaz, President Youth General Assembly, and Ms Zainab Sohail, Joint Secretory YGA and Ms Imtesal Awan, Information Secretory YGA. Representing UCP were Professor Shafique Ahmed Uqaili, Officiating Dean, FOMS and Director, UCP Business School; Ms Ambreen Khursheed, Senior Lecturer, FOMS; Dr Abdul Waheed Head of Management and Entrepreneurship Department; Dr Ahmed Faisal Imtiaz Siddiqi, Head of IT and General Courses Department.

The objectives and mission of the Youth General Assembly, as well as the current initiatives of YGA, were presented to the UCP representatives. Both parties expressed their commitment to enhancing the participation of youth in political, legal and social affairs. To ensure synchronization of their mutual interests and understanding, Mr Fahad Shahbaz and Professor Shafique Ahmed Uqaili signed the MOU for YGA and UCP, respectively.

The initiative of Ms Ambreen was acknowledged and praised by YGA representatives. Prof. Shafique Ahmed Uqaili expressed gratitude and praised YGA for its efforts and contribution toward youth development. This partnership with UCP reflects the university’s vision toward playing a more constructive role in the advancement of society.

For more information, contact:
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-35880007
Fax: +92-42-35954892
Email: info@ucp.edu.pk
Website: https://www.ucp.edu.pk/

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A group of BS International Relations students joined internship at one of the leading think tanks “Center for International Strategic Studies Sindh”

Karachi, October 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):A group of BS International Relations students joined internship at one of the leading think tanks “Center for International Strategic Studies Sindh (CISSS)” where they are working under supervision of research experts. The IR program of DSU is known for its highly qualified and supportive faculty, conducive environment and academic engagements. The faculty and students are actively connected with academia, bureaucracy, think tanks, international faculty and organizations, corporate sector, NGOs, media and publishing houses through various collaborative projects.

The International Program of DHA Suffa University is committed to produce the best IR scholars and graduates to fill in the professional and social requirements. Providing internship from a very initial stage will enhance our students’ confidence and understanding of the subject, it will further enable them in building professional linkages for future endeavours.

For more information, contact:
Manager Marketing,
DHA Suffa University (DSU)
DG-78, Off Khayaban-e-Tufail, Ph-VII (Ext.),
DHA, Karachi-75500, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35244871
Email: sabah.baloch@dsu.edu.pk
Website: www.dsu.edu.pk

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Shan-e-Rahmat-Ul-Alameen Ceremony held 

Sargodha, October 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):In connection with Ashra Shan-e-Rahmat-Ul-Alameen a ceremony was held at Noon Business School University of Sargodha, The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas addressed students, teachers and staff. He Said the Prophet Peace Be Upon Him is a mercy for all the world.

For more information, contact:
University of Sargodha
University Road, Sargodha, Pakistan
Tel: +92-48-9230811-15
Email: info@uos.edu.pk
Website: https://uos.edu.pk