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LAHORE: The tickets for three T20Is between Pakistan and New Zealand here, scheduled on March 14, 15 and 17, will be available for purchase from Sunday.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced it had kept the ticket prices at nominal rates, starting from Rs250, in order to ensure that the action would be accessible for all cricket fans.

According to the details, the ticketing price for the General enclosure – (Hanif Mohammad, Imtiaz Ahmed, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Majid Khan, Nazar, Quaid, Saeed Ahmed and Zaheer Abbas – has been set ticket at PKR250, and a First-Class enclosure – Abdul Qadir, AH Kardar, Javed Miandad and Sarfaraz Nawaz – ticket is for PKR500.

Meanwhile, a Premium enclosure – Raja’s and Saeed Anwar – is for PKR1000 and a VIP enclosure – Fazal Mahmood and Imran Khan – is for PKR2000. Whereas the VVIP Wasim Akram Enclosure is for PKR3500.

🚨 Tickets for the 3️⃣ T20Is between Pakistan and New Zealand in Lahore will go on sale tomorrow 🎟️

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/qTYKH9tKT7#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/RWsZTQXVtS

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 1, 2023

The tickets will be first available to purchase online at pcb.bookme.pk and fans can buy them using original ID cards.

In the second phase, however, physical tickets will be available from 6 April.

The details regarding sale points for Lahore T20Is and ticket details for the matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi will be announced in due course.

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Pakistan men’s hockey player Hanan Shahid secured a major achievement to his credit as he was named the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Emerging player of the Year on Friday. 

According to the details, Lahore-hailed Hanan clinched the prestigious award at AHF Congress in Korea for his outstanding performances in Men’s Junior Asia Cup, Men’s Asia Cup 2022 and other events.

The youngster was also named the AHF Athletes Ambassador.

It may be noted here that Hanan is the son of former Pakistan hockey international Mohammad Shahid.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Super League season 8 winners Lahore Qalandars arrived at the Wagah border on Thursday along with the glittering PSL trophy to witness the famous parade.

Lahore Qaladnars’ fast bowler Haris Rauf took the trophy to the Wagah border on the special occasion of Pakistan Day.

Young batter Tahir Baig was also present on the occasion.

Meanwhile, Lahore Qaladnars CEO Atif Rana, COO Sameen Rana and DCO Aqib Javed were the chief guests at the beat retreating ceremony.

It may be noted here that Qalandars won the PSL final by one run and created history by becoming the first repeat champions of the glitzy T20 tournament.

Young pacer Zaman Khan held his nerves calm to defend 13 runs in the final over to power Lahore Qalandars to the second consecutive PSL title after skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi’s all-round brilliance against Multan Sultans.

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LAHORE: Multan Sultans team manager Haider Azhar has been handed a one-match suspension for a level 3 breach of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, said Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday.

Haider was found to have violated article 2.13, which relates to personal abuse of a player, player support personnel, umpire or match referee during an HBL PSL match.

The incident occurred after the end of the HBL PSL 8 final when Haider confronted the two on-field umpires and abused Alex Wharf. Haider contested the sanction imposed by match referee Roshan Mahanama, but it was upheld after a hearing took place in the PCB Board Room.

“It is truly disappointing that this outstanding tournament has ended with a team manager’s misdemeanour getting him banned for a match.” said Mr Roshan Mahanama in a PCB statement.

“Haider Azhar’s actions were totally against the values and spirit of this beautiful game and it is my responsibility to make sure such transgressions are dealt  firmly,” he added.

“I hope this sanction will act as a deterrent and every player and player support personnel will continue to respect the umpiring decisions and avoid unnecessary provocations,” 

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Alex Wharf, Rashid Riaz, third umpire Asif Yaqoob and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi.

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LAHORE: Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam was conferred with the country’s third-highest civilian award, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, here in a Pakistan Day ceremony at Governor House Punjab on Thursday.

With the conferment, Babar became the youngest Pakistani cricketer to receive Sitara-e-Imtiaz at the age of 28.

Before Babar, Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Saeed Ajmal, Muhammad Yousuf, Inzimam Ul Haq and Javed Miandad received the award.

Governor Punjab Balighur Rehaman conferred the award to Babar Azam at the Civil Award Ceremony at Governor House on the occasion of March 23.

Taking to Twitter, Babar dedicated the prestigious award to his parents, fans and people of Pakistan.

“Immense honour to have received Sitara-e-Imtiaz in the presence of my mother and father,” he tweeted after receiving the award

Separately, Pakistan women’s team cricketer Bismah Maroof also received Tamagha-i-Imtiaz from President Arif Avi in a ceremony held at Aiwan-i-Sadar, Islamabad.

It may be noted here that Babar and Bismah were among 14 athletes conferred with Presidents’ civil awards for their outstanding achievements in the field of sports. The list includes Commonwealth Games gold medalists Arshad Nadeem and Muhammad Nooh Dastagir, Jahangir Khan (squash), Ch. Shafay Hussain (Kabaddi), Shafiq Ahmed Chishti (Kabaddi), Sirbaz Khan (Mountaineering), Ahsan Ramzan (Snooker), Masood Jan (Blind Cricket), Amina Wali (Skiing), Abdul Karim (Mountaineer/ Porter), Irfan Mehsood (Martial Arts) and Ms Shahida (Karate)

LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz has finally taken charge of his office, nearly two months after he was appointed as advisor to Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on sports and youth affairs. 

On Wednesday, Wahab walked into his office at National Hockey Stadium in the provincial capital for the first time and held a meeting with ace Javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem.

Earlier, secretary sports Punjab Shahid Zaman and DG sports Mohammad Tariq Qureshi briefed the newly-appointed advisor about the sports affairs in the province.

On the occasion, Wahab resolved to take every possible step for the development of sports in the most populous province of the country.

“We will make sure to utilise all the resources and take all stakeholders on board,” he added.

Meeting with Arshad Nadeem

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Arshad Nadeem called on the caretaker sports advisor on the latter’s first day in office as the two discuss the issues faced by the athletes in Punjab.

Taking to Twitter, Wahab shared pictures of the meeting and said he “will definitely look into the problems he highlighted and find solutions for the betterment of sports facilities and athletes across all sports.”

Met @ArshadOlympian1 earlier today, it was nice having a sports centric conversation. Will definitely look into the problems he highlighted and find solutions for the betterment of sports facilities and athletes across all sports. pic.twitter.com/ZrqZ10U9HA

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) March 22, 2023

It may be noted that Wahab was appointed as sports minister in Punjab’s caretaker cabinet in the last week of January. However, he had not taken the oath of his office because of his commitment to the Pakistan Super League season 8.

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RAWALPINDI: The glittering trophy of the upcoming three Women’s League exhibition matches, has been unveiled here at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

According to the details, former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof and experienced all-rounder Nida Dar, who will lead Amazons and Super Women respectively in the upcoming exhibition matches, unveiled the silverware on the sideline of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

Both captains Bismah and Nida also interacted with the media in a pre-match conference ahead of today’s PSL 8 fixture between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators.

Taking to Twitter, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared pictures of the two captains posing with the prestigious trophy.

“The two captains pose with the prestigious trophy for the Women’s League exhibition matches,” wrote PCB.

📸 The two captains pose with the prestigious trophy for the Women's League exhibition matches 🏆

Amazons or Super Women – which team are you supporting❓#LevelPlayingField pic.twitter.com/0ARhjiWRSM

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 6, 2023

 

The three exhibition matches will take place on March 8, 10 and 11 at 2 PM and will be followed by the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 games at 7 PM.

Earlier, the PCB also revealed a panel of 11 commentators and two presenters for the three exhibition games.

Sana Mir, Urooj Mumtaz, Marina Iqbal, Waqar Younis, Alan Wilkins, Bazid Khan, Danny Morrison, Daren Ganga, Mark Butcher, Sikandar Bakht and Simon Doull named in the commentary panel, while Zainab Abbas and Erin Holland will be the presenters.

Meanwhile, a total of 10 leading foreign players from seven countries will represent the two teams during the women’s exhibition games – billed as the soft launch of the Pakistan Women’s League, tentatively planned for September.

Ireland’s Laura Delany, England’s trio of Lauren Winfield-Hill, Maia Bouchier and Tammy Beaumont, and Australia’s Tess Flintoff are part of Amazons.

Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu, Danni Wyatt of England, Jahanara Alam of Bangladesh, South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and Lea Tahuhu of New Zealand represents Super Women.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday, revealed the list of foreign players participating in the upcoming three women’s exhibitions during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

According to the PCB, 10 foreign players from seven cricketing nations will be in action in the three women’s exhibition matches, five each will represent Amazon and Super Women.

The star-studded foreign lineup includes Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu, England’s Danni Wyatt, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Tammy Beaumont and Maia Boucher, Bangladesh’s Jahanara Alam, Ireland’s Laura Delany, South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, New Zealand’s Lea Tahuhu and Australia’s Tess Flintoff.

Taking to Twitter, the PCB shared the foreign lineups for the exhibition matches.

“Unveiling the [10] best from [seven] countries,” wrote PCB.

Unveiling the 1️⃣0️⃣ best from 7⃣ countries! 🙌#LevelPlayingField pic.twitter.com/qdy5RT9Tcu

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 4, 2023

 

The three exhibition matches will start at 1400 PKT in a build up to the men’s fixtures of the ongoing PSL eight as such that the tickets for the men’s PSL matches will be valid for the women’s matches.

Furthermore, the PCB will use the women’s fixtures to celebrate women’s day, to create awareness about breast cancer and to highlight women’s empowerment through education, respectively.

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LAHORE: The Prime Minister of Pakistan and Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Patron-in-Chief Mr Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, appointed Mr Ahmed Shehzad Farooq Rana, former Deputy Attorney General and ex-Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association as the Election Commissioner of the cricket board.

According to the PCB, the Premier, in accordance with Article 29 of the PCB Constitution 2014, appointed Mr Rana as the election commissioner, who after assuming the charge met the chairman of the PCB management committee Najam Sethi and discussed the election process.

“Following the notification, Mr Rana assumed charge on Thursday and met the Chair of the PCB Management Committee, Mr Najam Sethi, to discuss the elections process, which will commence with elections in approximately 50 districts,” stated PCB.

“In this regard, and in consultation with the Chair of the PCB Management Committee, Mr Rana has appointed 13 Deputy Election Commissioners, who will be responsible for conducting free, fair and transparent elections in the districts.

“These 13 Deputy Election Commissioners are Abdul Malik, Ahsan Ahmed Jatoi, Ch Asim Rasheed, Farhan Zia, Khalid Mitro, Khawar Mehmood, Khushal Kasi, Malik Sardar Khan, Mohsin Shabbir Bhatti, Mubashar Maqsood Jaffar, Mukesh Kumar, Shahbaz Yar Khan and Shahid Qayum.”

It is worth mentioning that PCB’s Patron on December 21, restored PCB Constitution 2014 and named a 13-member management committee led by Sethi to run the affairs of the cricket board and to hold the elections within 120 days from the aforementioned date.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday shared details for the three exhibition Women’s matches which will be played on 8,10 and 11 March at the Pindi Cricket Stadium amid the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

According to the PCB, the two teams participating are Amazon and Super Women. Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof will lead Amazon while experienced all-rounder Nida Dar will take up the role for Super Women.

The final squads of the two teams will be announced in due course.

The three exhibition matches will start at 1400 PKT in a build up to the men’s fixtures of the ongoing PSL eight as such that the tickets for the men’s PSL matches will be valid for the women’s matches.

“The two participating teams are Amazons and Super Women. The women’s matches will start at 1400 PKT and will be played in the lead up to the men’s fixtures in the HBL PSL 8 matches. Peshawar Zalmi will take on Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans on 8 and 10 March, respectively, while, Quetta Gladiators will meet Multan Sultans on 11 March,” stated PCB.

“As such, tickets for three men’s HBL PSL matches will be valid for the women’s fixture with the stands on these match days to open three hours before the first ball is bowled,” the statement added.

Furthermore, the PCB will use the women’s fixtures to celebrate women’s day, to create awareness about breast cancer and to highlight women’s empowerment through education, respectively.

“The PCB as part of its social corporate responsibility will use Wednesday’s T20 match to celebrate Women’s Day. The second exhibition match on Friday will be played to create awareness about breast cancer in partnership with Pink Ribbon Pakistan,” stated PCB.

“The third and final exhibition match on Saturday will be played to highlight women’s empowerment through education in collaboration with Circle Women,” the statement added.

In addition to that, the cricket governing body has also confirmed the match officials for the three matches. Mohammad Anees will serve as the match referee in all matches, while Shozab Raza, Saleema Imtiaz, Tariq Rasheed and Humaira Farah will perform umpiring duties.

“Shozab Raza, will join Saleema Imtiaz as on-field umpire for the first T20 match on 8 March. Tariq Rasheed will be third umpire and Humaira Farah will be the fourth umpire.

“For the second T20 match, Shozab Raza and Humaira Farah, will take on-field duties with Tariq Rasheed and Saleema Imtiaz performing third and fourth umpire duties. For the third and final T20 match, Tariq Rasheed and Saleema Imtiaz will perform the on-field umpire duties. Shozab Raza and Humaira Farah will perform third and fourth umpire duties.”

It is pertinent to mention that the PCB as part of its preparation to hold the Women’s Super League, announced to host three exhibition matches amid the ongoing extravaganza.

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