Day: October 19, 2022

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Pakistan is ready for young leadership and Imran Khan will soon be made to retire from politics and sent home in the upcoming general elections: Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari 

Karachi, October 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Pakistan is ready for young leadership and Imran Khan will soon be made to retire from politics and sent home in the upcoming general elections. Chairman PPP and Foreign Minister visited Malir to offer thanks to the people of the area on the victory of Party candidate Abdul Hakeem Baloch from NA-237 Malir, Karachi defeating PTI’s Imran Khan with over 10,000 votes lead.

In his address to workers at the residence of MNA-elect Hakeem Baloch, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the people of Malir have once again proved that “Bhutto was alive yesterday, and Bhutto is alive today”. He further said that the people of Malir have fought against dictators and pharaohs of all eras and have now given a historic defeat to an incompetent and failed puppet.

“In the 2018 election, the votes of the people of Malir were stolen and the entire country as well as the people of Malir paid the heavy cost for this,” he said adding that Imran Khan is a liar and a hypocrite who thinks that in a short period of three to four months, the people have forgotten that during his tenure, he destroyed the economy of the entire country. “Imran Khan had promised to provide One Crore jobs and build 5 millions of houses, instead, he took away jobs from the youth and roofs from above the heads of poor citizens,” he said. Imran Khan is now trying to get selected once again, but we have trust in the people, who have fought every dictator and would reject him again.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reminded the public that when he used to call Imran Khan a selected prime minister and a puppet, Khan used to say that his government was on the same page, but now he himself admits that he was selected and remained powerless. “If Imran Khan did not have any power, he should have resigned immediately instead of being stitched to PM post for four years.” He stated that Imran keeps calling everyone a thief, but he’s the biggest thief as Chanda Chor while his government was declared by Transparency International as the most corrupt government in its report. “Imran Khan has been robbing the Shaukat Khanum hospital funds,” said Chairman PPP. “Even his kitchen expenses are also covered by the cancer hospital funds.”

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Imran Khan’s politics is the politics of spreading hatred and breaking the country, while the politics of Pakistan People’s Party is of love and unity. He said that the time has come for Imran Khan to leave the lives of the people of the country and sit in Bani Gala and have fun. He said that the biggest issue for us is the relief and rehabilitation of the flood victims, but some people want to divert the public’s attention from this most important issue for the sake politics.

The PPP Chairman said that resources are less and problems are more but we will all work together and assured the people of Malir that all possible resources will be used to solve their problems. Addressing the Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, he asked him to ensure that work starts within 90 days to solve all the problems pin-pointed by the newly elected member of the National Assembly Abdul Hakeem Baloch in his speech.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated that measures to save the green belt of Malir, completion of the medical complex, establishment of engineering college and agricultural university campus, addressing concerns regarding cadet college, extension of farmers’ lease and other issues will be worked on.

Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, provincial cabinet, assembly members and other party leaders were also present on this occasion. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s arrival in Malir was also welcomed in a grand manner by the people. People showered rose petals on the PPP Chairman’s caravan during entire route and chanted full-throated slogans to greet him at every spot up to the residence of MNA-elect Hakeem Baloch.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk

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Four player replacements at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 

Dubai, October 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 has approved four player replacements.

In the Sri Lanka squad Kasun Rajitha has replaced Dushmantha Chameera who was ruled out due to a torn left calf muscle. Rajitha is currently in Sri Lanka and will be travelling to Australia as soon as possible. In addition, Danushka Gunathilaka who has a left hamstring tear will be replaced by travelling reserve Ashen Bandara.

In the United Arab Emirates squad, the travelling reserve Fahad Nawaz has replaced Zawar Farid who has fractured his left foot. Finally, England’s Tymal Mills who is already in Australia comes in for Reece Topley who has an injured left ankle.

The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 consists of Wasim Khan, ICC General Manager – Cricket (Chair); Chris Tetley, ICC Head of Events; Peter Roach, Cricket Australia, Shane Doyle, Men’s T20 World Cup Local Organising Committee; Shaun Pollock (Independent) and Ian Bishop (Independent).

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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England looking for second Men’s T20 World Cup title 

Dubai, October 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):It was a case of what might have been for England 12 months ago in the UAE, and they will be desperate to avoid that feeling this time around at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The form team throughout the Super 12, losing only their final match to South Africa when a place in the semi-finals was effectively wrapped up, they then faltered against New Zealand.

Since then, it has been all change in England, Chris Silverwood stepped down from his role in charge of both the red-ball and white-ball teams, with Australian Matthew Mott having taken on the latter job.

After overseeing Australia Women’s spell of dominance on the global stage, this will be his chance to do the same for England’s men.

Can he mastermind a second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup success, 12 years after the first?

2022 Prospects

The conditions will be different and some of the personnel has changed but England still have every reason to feel like they can challenge for the title once again.

Drawn with Australia, New Zealand and Afghanistan in their group, they will need to knock off one of the finalists from a year ago to reach the semi-finals.

But there is strength throughout the side, and depth to the point that even Ben Stokes is not guaranteed a spot in the first-choice XI.

If they make it through to the last four, no team will look forward to facing them.

T20 World Cup History

England might have been the first team to play T20 cricket, but they took their time for it to click on the international stage.

They failed to make the semi-finals in each of the first two World Cups, but then it all came together in 2010 in the West Indies.

Despite not winning any of their matches in the opening round, they got through thanks to the weather and then took full advantage.

Kevin Pietersen was at the peak of his powers, while Craig Kieswetter saved his maiden T20 international half-century for the final to lead England past Australia.

Since then, England have come close in each of the last two editions, defeated in dramatic circumstances by Carlos Brathwaite’s stunning flurry of sixes off Stokes in the 2016 final, before the semi-final disappointment 12 months ago.

Current Form

The early returns after the World Cup were disappointing, defeat in the West Indies followed by two home series defeats to India and South Africa after Mott had started his new role.

At that point, it was fair to wonder whether England would be the same threat as a year ago, but since then they have won 4-3 in Pakistan and then 2-0 in Australia to enter the competition brimming with confidence.

They have shown that the team is more than capable of flourishing in Australian conditions, with some blistering batting at the top of the order and a varied bowling attack that can take wickets at regular intervals.

Best Batters

Is there a more destructive batter in the T20 game than Jos Buttler? The England skipper is a devastating striker of the ball at the top of the order and together with his opening partner Alex Hales, they could win a number of matches on their own.

Hales’ return to the side is one of the major changes from 2021, and if one of those two fails, Dawid Malan showed against Australia that he is still more than capable of taking a game away from an opponent. Add in the likes of Harry Brook, Stokes and even Moeen Ali and Sam Curran further down the order, and the England batting line-up is stacked.

Best Bowlers

England have a quartet of fast bowlers who could make an impact in Australia, with Chris Woakes the most recent man to shine with three quick wickets in the abandoned third T20 against Australia.

Sam Curran has been in such great form that he might have made it impossible for Mott to leave him out of the XI, while Adil Rashid’s spin has been a key part of England’s attack for years in this format, in conjunction with Moeen.

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 reschedules T20I series with West Indies 

Lahore, October 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket West Indies have agreed to postpone the three-match T20I series, which was due to take place in January 2023 in Pakistan, to the first quarter of 2024.

The decision has been made considering 2024 is an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup year, with the event due to be hosted in the West Indies and USA in June 2024, and the shortest format matches will, therefore, help both the sides to prepare for the tournament.

The three-match T20I series in January 2023 is not part of the recently announced 2023-2027 ICC Future Tours Programme. The West Indies played their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches against Pakistan in Multan in May 2022, while the December 2021 series comprised three T20Is in Karachi.

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

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PCB appoints Talent Scouts in six Cricket Associations 

Lahore, October 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):With an objective to identify hidden talent across the country and to bring them into the national framework, the Pakistan Cricket Board today announced the appointment of Talent Scouts in each of the six Cricket Associations. The appointments were made following a robust recruitment process, for which the advertisement was posted in July and the interviews were conducted by the relevant officials.

The six Talent Scouts, in collaboration with the Cricket Associations head coaches, will follow all age-group cricket at the club, schools, colleges, districts and divisions levels before holding coaching and training camps in their respective regional academies for the outstanding talent as part of the PCB’s Development Programme. The best talented players from the lot will then be gathered at the National High Performance Centre to further hone their skills under supervision of the foreign coaches and prepared for various PCB tournaments, including the Pakistan Junior League.

The six scouts will also be part of the Junior Selection Committee, which will be headed by Muhammad Wasim. With Wasim also heading the National Selection Committee, this will ensure the progression of the quality talent is always available on the dashboard, meaning these players will have smooth transition from development events to major competitions.

The six Talent Scouts are:

Abdur Rehman (Central Punjab), Ahmer Saeed (Sindh), Aamer Nazir (Southern Punjab), Mohammad Salman (Northern), Sanaullah Baloch (Balochistan) and Wajahatullah Wasti (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). Javed Hayat will be the coordinator of the scouts.

Abdur Rehman played in 22 Tests and 31 ODIs from 2006-2014, Ahmer Saeed captained Pakistan U19 and featured in 39 first-class matches, Aamer Nazir played six Tests and nine ODIs from 1993-1995, Mohammad Salman represented Pakistan in 10 internationals in 2011, Sanaullah Baloch played in 27 first-class matches from 2001-2009, and Wajahatullah Wasti featured in six Tests and 15 ODIs for Pakistan in the 1999-2000 season.

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

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Match officials for Pakistan v Ireland women’s series announced 

Lahore, October 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Ali Naqvi, who has represented Pakistan in five Tests and is a member of PCB Elite Panel of Match Referees and International Panel of ICC Match Referees, will lead the playing control team in the six limited-overs matches between the national women’s sides of Pakistan and Ireland in Lahore from 4 to 16 November.

The three ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 and will be played from 4-9 November at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Three T20Is will be played at the same venue from 12-16 November.

Asif Yaqoob, Faisal Afridi and Imran Jawed will form the umpiring panel. Asif and Faisal are part of PCB Elite Panel of Umpires and PCB match officials on the ICC International Panel. Imran is part of PCB Elite Panel of Umpires.

The ODIs and T20Is will begin at 1000, toss will take place at 0930 PKT.

Umpire and match referee appointments (Matches from 4 to 16 November)

4 November – First ODI. Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi (on-field umpires), Imran Jawed (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)

6 November – Second ODI. Asif Yaqoob and Imran Jawed (on-field umpires), Faisal Afridi (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)

9 November – Third ODI. Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi (on-field umpires), Imran Jawed (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)

12 November – First T20I. Asif Yaqoob and Imran Jawed (on-field umpires), Faisal Afridi (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)

14 November – Second T20I. Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi (on-field umpires), Imran Jawed (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)

16 November – Third T20I. Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi (on-field umpires), Imran Jawed (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)

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