Day: June 9, 2023

Dubai, June 09, 2023 (PPI-OT): The third day of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 at The Oval saw an improved performance from India, but Australia finished well ahead with a 296-run lead at the close. After India had finished their first innings at 296, Australia were 123 for four at the end of the day’s play. Placed at a precarious 151 for five at the start of the day, India were rocked early on when overnight batter KS Bharat fell to just the second ball of the day, bowled through the gate by Scott Boland. A gripping period of play followed as Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur duelled against the precision and bounce of the Australia attack.

The pair survived a number of close calls, including dropped catches and a dismissal overturn after Pat Cummins had overstepped, to keep India in the game. They gradually picked up the scoring rate and took runs off all five Australian bowlers. India added 109 runs at close to five an over in the first session. In this period, the returning Rahane crossed 5,000 runs in Test cricket after a year’s absence from the side, becoming the 13th Indian player to achieve this landmark.

Australia struck back after the lunch break. The very second over of play in the following session saw Cameron Green pull off a screamer at gully off the bowling of Cummins. Rahane (89) tried to manoeuver the ball behind the wicket and ended up getting a thick edge which flew to the right of Green, where the all-rounder leapt at it and grasped it with one hand. This 109-run partnership was India’s second-best seventh wicket stand at The Oval. One brought two, as Cummins cleaned up Tailender Umesh Yadav for five. With only two wickets in hand, Thakur and Mohammed Shami decided to throw their arms at everything. This aggressive strategy brought up 23 runs from 16 balls, before the Mumbai all-rounder nicked a Green delivery behind the wicket. Thakur’s 51 was his third half-century in as many innings at The Oval.

India’s innings folded at 296 when Shami fell to Mitchell Starc in the 70th over. Pat Cummins was the pick of Australia’s bowlers with 3/83. Led by the intensity of Mohammed Siraj, the India pacers were right on the mark in the third innings. Still, Australia managed to navigate through a tricky 11-over period before tea for the loss of only one wicket. Usman Khawaja’s loose drive at a wide Umesh delivery brought India another success at the start of third session. First-innings centurion Steve Smith then joined forces with Marnus Labuschagne and further strengthened Australia’s hold over the game with a sturdy 62-run partnership.

But the steady stand was broken after Smith ended up gifting his wicket to Ravindra Jadeja. His hasty charge down the track ended in a leading edge, which skied towards the cover region and was pouched comfortably by Thakur. The next batter, Travis Head, hit two risky sixes during his brief stay but eventually drove a ball back into the hands of Jadeja. Despite the wickets, Australia maintained a decent run rate of 2.79 through their innings. Come tomorrow, overnight batters Green and Labuschagne will look to extend Australia’s advantage while India will look for early breakthroughs to ensure a large but achievable fourth-innings target. Play will start at 10h30 local time on Saturday morning with the forecast set largely fair.

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Bahawalpur, June 09, 2023 (PPI-OT): Under the Prime Ministership Program, football trials will be held on 16 and 17 June 2023 at Islamia University Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus in which male players between the ages of 15 and 25 years will participate. On this occasion Governor Punjab and Chancellor Engineer Muhammad Baligh ur Rahman will be the chief guest. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs will also participate on this occasion. A meeting was held in the Vice Chancellor’s office to review the arrangements in this regard. The meeting was chaired by Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob, Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur. Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa, well-known political personalities Zaheer Iqbal Chanar, former MPA Mr. Saad Masood, Amjad Farooq Waraich, director of sports were present in the meeting.

Deputy Commissioner Zaheer Anwar Jappa said that Islamia University Bahawalpur under the leadership of Engineer Prof. Dr. Athar Mehboob showed excellent performance in curricular and co-curricular activities. What is it. He said that the relevant institutions should play their full role to make the Grand Prime Minister Talent Hunt program successful and the youth should actively participate in this important sports talent program. Former MPA Malik Zaheer Iqbal Chanar said that the Prime Minister’s Youth Program Talent Hunt Youth Sports League is a wonderful initiative for youth to participate in sports activities. He said that the youth will get an opportunity to highlight their skills by participating in this program.

He said that under this program, the youth should improve their skills by populating the sports field and brighten the name of the country and the nation with their wonderful sports. Director of Sports Islamia University Bahawalpur Amjad Waraich said that football trials will be held in Islamia University Bahawalpur on June 16 and 17, 2023 under the Prime Minister Youth Program Talent Hunt Youth Sports League in which 15 to 25 year olds will participate. Players will participate. He said that to participate in this trial, the players should bring their identity card or B-form and photo along with them. He said that the trials of Bahawalpur region will be held at Islamia University Bahawalpur Baghdad Al Jadid campus. Similarly, during June 16 and 20, volleyball matches of Bahawalpur Region, Sialkot, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad Region will be played in the gymnasium of Islamia Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus. He said that football trials and talent hunt Youth Sports League Volleyball Provisional League (Main) closing ceremony will be held on June 16.

Later, Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa also visited the Sports Complex in Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus. On this occasion, Amjad Farooq Waraich, Director of Sports gave them a briefing regarding the Sports Complex, Gymnasium and other sports facilities. Trials of Bahawalpur Region will be held at University Bahawalpur Baghdad Al Jadeed Campus. Similarly, during June 16 and 20, volleyball matches of Bahawalpur Region, Sialkot, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad Region will be played in the gymnasium of Islamia Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus. He said that football trials and talent hunt Youth Sports League Volleyball Provisional League (Main) closing ceremony will be held on June 16. Later, Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa also visited the Sports Complex in Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus.

On this occasion, Amjad Farooq Waraich, Director of Sports gave them a briefing regarding the Sports Complex, Gymnasium and other sports facilities. Trials of Bahawalpur Region will be held at University Bahawalpur Baghdad Al Jadeed Campus. Similarly, during June 16 and 20, volleyball matches of Bahawalpur Region, Sialkot, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad Region will be played in the gymnasium of Islamia Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus. He said that football trials and talent hunt Youth Sports League Volleyball Provisional League (Main) closing ceremony will be held on June 16.

Later, Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa also visited the Sports Complex in Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus. On this occasion, Amjad Farooq Waraich, Director of Sports gave them a briefing regarding the Sports Complex, Gymnasium and other sports facilities. informed that football trials and talent hunt Youth Sports League Volleyball Provisional League (Main) closing ceremony will be held on June 16. Later, Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa also visited the Sports Complex in Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus. On this occasion, Amjad Farooq Waraich, Director of Sports gave them a briefing regarding the Sports Complex, Gymnasium and other sports facilities.

informed that football trials and talent hunt Youth Sports League Volleyball Provisional League (Main) closing ceremony will be held on June 16. Later, Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa also visited the Sports Complex in Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus. On this occasion, Amjad Farooq Waraich, Director of Sports gave them a briefing regarding the Sports Complex, Gymnasium and other sports facilities.

For more information, contact:

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)

University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,

Punjab – 63100, Pakistan

Tel: +92-62-9250235

Fax: +92-62-9250335

E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk

Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

Lahore, June 09, 2023 (PPI-OT): The specialised camp for spinners will commence at the National Cricket Academy from tomorrow, Saturday. In this specifically designed camp, the players will undergo extensive sessions that will enhance their skills and test fitness in challenging conditions ahead of Two-Test series against Sri Lanka next month. Abid Ali and Fakhar Zaman have been included in the camp, while Usama Mir and Iftikhar Ahmed have been granted exemption from the camp. All-rounder Faheem Ashraf has also been exempted from the fast bowler’s camp, which runs from 16 to 21 June.

The following is the schedule for the media and training activities. Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (0304 055 7586) is the contact person for camp-related queries and Shakeel Khan (0301 844 0284) will look after media operations. 10 June – The players will train at the LCCA ground from 10am till 12pm (morning session) and 2:30pm till 4:30pm (afternoon session). The media is invited to cover the morning session. Grant Bradburn, the head coach of the Pakistan men’s side, will hold a media talk at the conclusion of the morning session.

11 and 12 June – The players will train at the LCCA ground from 2:30pm till 4:30pm.

13 June- The players will train at the LCCA ground from 2:30pm till 4:30pm. Before the session, a player will be available for a media talk.

14 and 15 June – The players will train at the LCCA ground in the morning and afternoon sessions. The media is invited to cover the afternoon sessions.

Players for the spin bowling camp:

Spinners – Abrar Ahmed, Ali Asfand, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Junaid, Mehran Mumtaz, Mubasir Khan, Noman Ali, Qasim Akram, Sajid Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem and Zahid Mehmood

Batters – Abdullah Shafique, Abid Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Huraira, Omair Bin Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel and Tayyab Tahir

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

Dubai, June 09, 2023 (PPI-OT): Qualification for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Sri Lanka 2024 returns next week with Darwin, Australia set to play host to the next generation of cricket talent in the East Asia-Pacific (EAP) Qualifier between 12 and 21 June. In what will be the first U19 Men’s Qualifier to take place in the region since 2019, future stars from seven teams will battle it out to determine the next qualifying nation in the race to Sri Lanka 2024, the 15th edition of the celebrated event, which continues its rich legacy of forging the careers of some of the greats of the game.

12 teams have already secured their place at the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, and with only one spot available from the region, the EAP Qualifier will see Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Vanuatu go head-to-head knowing only the winning team will seal their passage through to the next year’s main event. Ten days of competition will see 21 matches take place across five venues in the Northern Territory capital, which will host a combination of day and day/night matches in a round-robin format.

Speaking ahead of the EAP Qualifier, Rob Gomm, ICC Development Manager, East Asia-Pacific commented, “I am thrilled to welcome to Darwin the top-talented U19 men’s players from across the East Asia-Pacific region, all aiming to gain a place at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2024. Each team has been training hard and is ready to give it their all to compete at the highest level. “I would like to wish Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Vanuatu the very best for the event, and extend my sincere thanks to NT Cricket for hosting what will no doubt be an incredible event.”

Among the venues hosting the EAP Qualifier is TIO Stadium, a multi-purpose venue which regularly hosts Rugby League and Australian Rules Football. The venue will see the welcome return of international cricket after 15 years, following the installation of a drop-in pitch earlier this week. Gavin Dovey, Chief Executive Officer of Northern Territory Cricket added, “Cricket is surging in popularity across the Asia-Pacific region so there will be some serious talent on show for our cricket loving community to watch. “We are thrilled the ICC has chosen Darwin to host these important World Cup qualifiers. It’s an exciting first step in international cricket returning to the Northern Territory.” The seven teams will be hoping to add to an already dramatic regional qualification process. Nepal became the first to progress through the qualification pathway by virtue of winning the Asia Qualifier back in March thanks to a gripping seven-run victory over UAE.

Fans around the world can follow the action live through a number of broadcast and live-streaming platforms, including Sky in New Zealand, Fancode in India, Digicel in the Pacific Islands and Northern Territory (NT) Cricket Youtube for viewers in Australia and the Rest of the World. Live scores will also be available on the ICC website and app. ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 Qualification Structure

16 teams will be competing at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Sri Lanka 2024 over 41 matches. 11 teams have automatically qualified for the event as the best-placed Full Member nations from the previous event in 2022. These are: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe. The remaining five spots will be determined through regional qualification pathways, with one team from each region securing a place at the event. Nepal secured their qualification back in March as winners of the Asia Qualifier.

Americas and EAP each host one qualifying event in 2023, with the winner of each event sealing a spot at the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Sri Lanka 2024. The Africa, Asia and Europe regions each have a two-step qualification structure. These regions hosted Division 2 Qualifiers in 2022 to determine the teams that will compete in the second and final qualifying event, the Regional Qualifier, with events taking place in 2023.

Only the winning teams from the Regional Qualifiers will qualify to compete at the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Sri Lanka 2024.

Remaining ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Regional Qualifiers

Africa Regional Qualifier – 23-29 July, Tanzania

Participating Teams: Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda

Europe Regional Qualifier – 6-12 August, Netherlands

Participating Teams: Guernsey, Italy, Jersey, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland

Americas Regional Qualifier – 1-17 August, Canada

Participating Teams: Argentina, Bermuda, Canada, Suriname, USA

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International Cricket Council (ICC)

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Lahore, June 09, 2023 (PPI-OT): Fatima Sana-led Pakistan team will depart later tonight from Karachi for Hong Kong via Dubai to feature in the eight-team ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup. The T20 tournament will be played from 12 to 21 June at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong. Pakistan are slotted in Group A with Hong Kong, India A and Nepal. Pakistan will open their campaign on 13 June with the match against Nepal, after which they play Hong Kong and India A on 15 and 17 June, respectively. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals which will be played on 19 June. The final of the tournament will be held on 21 June.

Before team’s departure, the 14-member squad along with four reserves players took part in the 15-day camp, which was held at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi. The players under the supervision of coaching staff worked on various aspects of T20 cricket including improvised drills, nets sessions and scenario-based matches. Before the camp, the players also featured for Strikers in the first phase of Pakistan Cup Women’s Cricket Tournament held in Karachi last month.

Six players apart from captain Fatima Sana have already represented Pakistan women’s team in international cricket. These include Gull Feroza (2 T20Is), Natalia Parvaiz (3 ODIs, 11 T20Is), Sadaf Shamas (4 ODIs, 2 T20Is), Syeda Aroob Shah (2 ODIs, 5T20Is), Tuba Hassan (1 ODI, 21 T20Is) and Umm-e-Hani (1 ODI). Other than Aroob, three players – Anoosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar have represented Pakistan U19 in the inaugural edition of ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in January this year in South Africa.

Fatima Sana said: “Our training camp in Karachi has laid a strong foundation for our journey in the ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup. I expect each player to carry the learnings from the camp and showcase their skills with confidence in the tournament. “In Group A, we have formidable opponents in Nepal, hosts Hong Kong, and India A. I expect our players to approach each match with determination, resilience, and a never-give-up attitude.” Squad: Fatima Sana (c), Anoosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Gulrukh, Lubna Behram, Najiha Alvi (wk), Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Yusra Amir. Reserves: Amber Kainat, Dua Majid, Fatima Khan and Rameen Shamim

Player support personnel: Aisha Jalil (manager), Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Muhammad Kamran Hussain (assistant coach), Muhammad Usman Shahid (analyst) and Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist).

ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup Pakistan fixtures

13 June v Nepal at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, 0600 PKT

15 June v Hong Kong at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, 0600 PKT

17 June v India A at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, 1030 PKT

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