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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Selection Committee is facing serious difficulties finalising the players’ names for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and home T20I series against England, sources claimed.

According to the details, the committee’s troubles with the batters’ form and the cricketers’ fitness issues hindered the consultation process for the announcement of the national T20 team from being finalized today.

The deadline for announcing the T20 World Cup roster is September 15; however, if the selection committee fails to do so by that date, the PCB will have to appeal to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for an extension.

Furthermore, the national players sustaining injuries in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 added further to the misery of the committee, while the ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi could not start bowling in the nets as of yet and is currently undergoing rehabilitation in the United Kingdom (UK).

Reports, however, suggest that the situation may likely be clear today regarding finalizing the squad including the quota of reserve players.

Wicketkeeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed, leg-spinner Usman Qadir, and Zahid Mehmood may receive a call-up for the upcoming England T20Is as Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz are expected to be given rest for the initial fixtures.

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KARACHI: England cricket team are set to arrive in Karachi early on Thursday morning to mark the first tour of Pakistan after 17 years gap. 

England captain Jos Buttler will also hold a press conference later in the day at a local hotel after the arrival of the touring side, confirmed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

Law enforcement agencies have ensured foolproof security arrangements on the team’s travel routes from the airport to the hotel and the stadium.

Meanwhile, bullet-proof buses reached National Stadium Karachi on Wednesday which will be used to move England’s squad during their stay in the city.

England’s historic tour of Pakistan comprised of seven-match T20I series commencing on September 20. Karachi will host the first four matches before the venue shifts to Lahore for the remaining matches.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the match officials for the Pakistan team’s upcoming home T20I series against England, scheduled to commence on September 20.

According to the PCB, ICC Elite panellist Aleem Dar and PCB International panellist Asif Yaqoob will serve are included in the match officials for the historic T20I series that will mark England’s first tour to the country after 17 years.

Besides Aleem and Asif, the other three umpires – Ahsan Raza, Shozab Raza and Rashid Riaz, will take the on-field duties for the series opener at National Stadium. Ahsan and Rashid will be the third and fourth umpires respectively.

Collectively, five umpires will perform the on-field umpiring duties in the series. Aleem will stand in four T20Is, Ahsan in three, and Asif, Rashid, and Faisal Afridi will stand in two matches each.

National Stadium will host the first four T20Is of the seven-match series on 20, 22, 23 and 25 September before the action will move to the Gaddafi Stadium for the last three matches from 28 September.

Umpire and match referee appointments:

20 September – First T20I. Aleem Dar and Asif Yaqoob (on-field umpires), Ahsan Raza (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Muhammad Javed Malik (match referee)

22 September – Second T20I. Ahsan Raza and Rashid Riaz (on-field umpires), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Faisal Afridi (fourth umpire); Muhammad Javed Malik (match referee)

23 September – Third T20I. Aleem Dar and Faisal Afridi (on-field umpires), Rashid Riaz (third umpire), Asif Yaqoob (fourth umpire); Muhammad Javed Malik (match referee)

25 September – Fourth T20I. Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi (on-field umpires), Ahsan Raza (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Muhammad Javed Malik (match referee)

28 September – Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field umpires), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Faisal Afridi (fourth umpire); Muhammad Javed Malik (match referee)

30 September – Aleem Dar and Rashid Riaz (on-field umpires), Faisal Afridi (third umpire), Ahsan Raza (fourth umpire); Muhammad Javed Malik (match referee)

2 October – Asif Yaqoob and Ahsan Raza (on-field umpires), Rashid Riaz (third umpire), Faisal Afridi (fourth umpire); Muhammad Javed Malik (match referee)

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LONDON: England recalled opener, Alex Hales, as a replacement for the injured Jonny Bairstow for the forthcoming T20I tour of Pakistan and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia. 

According to the details, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday included the explosive opener, Hales, in England’s T20I World Cup squad after Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out of the tournament following a knee ankle injury that he endured last week.

Hales makes a return to the England side after three years as he last represented the country in March 2019.

Hales has also been a key overseas player in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) where he has represented Islamabad United and Karachi Kings in the previous editions.

It is pertinent to mention here that England will be touring Pakistan for the first time after 17 years, to play the seven-match T20I series in Karachi and Lahore from September 20 to October 2.

England Squad for T20 World Cup: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.

England Squad for Pakistan T20Is: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson, Richard Gleeson, Alex Hales. Tom Helm, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Luke Wood, Mark Wood.

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KARACHI: England all-rounder Moeen Ali is poised to lead the side in the upcoming seven-match T20I series against Pakistan, scheduled to commence on September 20, English newspaper The Guardian reported.

England are likely to tour Pakistan after a gap of 17 years in September and the reports suggest that the second-ranked side will miss the services of their newly-appointed captain Jos Buttler.

Buttler, who was ruled out of the remained of The Hundred, last week is however targeting the ‘back end’ of the seven-match series in Pakistan in a bid to prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, a month later.

Following the likely absence of England’s full-time captain Buttler, Mooen, who was serving as his deputy since Eoin Morgan’s retirement, is understood to be the favourite candidate for the leadership role.

England’s star explosive batter Liam Livingstone, who is going through an ankle injury is also doubtful for the historic tour, while their key players Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes are likely to be given rest.

According to the details, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is also reviewing the rough patch of their opening batter Jason Roy and will decide about his participation in the historic T20I series.

Whereas pacers Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, will give fitness tests to make their way into the squad as they underwent knee and elbow surgeries respectively, this summer.

Reports further suggest that the ECB is also considering recruiting young players like Will Smeed and Will Jacks, while the veteran Alex Hales, is also in contention.

It is pertinent to mention here that the England T20I side will land in Pakistan on September 14 following the conclusion of The Oval Test against South Africa. The first match of the seven-match T20I series will be played at National Stadium Karachi on September 20.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the ticket prices for the T20I series between Pakistan and England, scheduled from September 20 to October 2. 

Following the ongoing flood in the country, the PCB has already announced to donate the gate proceedings for the first T20I in Karachi to the PM’s flood relief fund.

The ticket prices for the Karachi-leg T20I matches are set between PKR250 to PKR1,500.

Seats in General Enclosures (Majid Khan, Waqar Hasan, Wasim Bari, Zaheer Abbas) are priced at PKR250; in First-class Enclosures (Asif Iqbal, Intikhab Alam, Iqbal Qasim, Mohammad Brothers, Nasimul Ghani) are for PKR500; in Premium Enclosures (Imran Khan, Quaid, Wasim Akram) are for PKR1,000; and in VIP Enclosures (Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad, Javed Miandad) are for PKR1,500.

For Lahore-T20Is, however, tickets price will start from PKR250 and go up to PKR3,000. The seats in General Enclosures are available for PKR250, in First-class for PKR750, in Premium for PKR1,500 and VIP for 3,000.

These tickets can be purchased online (www.bookme.pk), over the telephone (0092 313 778 6888) or through the box office and M&P outlets.

It is pertinent to mention here that England last toured Pakistan back in 2005. The ODI World Champions will tour the country for the seven T20Is, scheduled to begin in September.

National Stadium Karachi will host the first four matches of the series from September 20 to 25, while the remaining three matches will be played here at Gaddafi Stadium from September 28 to October 2.

The action-filled series will be streamed live on ARY Digital Network – ARY ZAP in crystal clear HD quality.

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LAHORE: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held a meeting with the British High Commissioner Christian Turner to discuss the England National Men’s Cricket Team’s forthcoming tour of Pakistan, later this year.

In a high-profile meeting held at the PCB headquarters here, England’s forthcoming tour of Pakistan came under the discussion and Ramiz shared his excitement about hosting the touring side after a gap of 16 years.

“We are ecstatic to host England for the upcoming series as they’ll be touring Pakistan twice this year,” Ramiz stated.

“English fans and cricket experts are also willing to visit Pakistan to experience thrilling cricket between the two teams,” Ramiz maintained.

The British High Commissioner Turner, on the other hand, also shared his excitement regarding the upcoming tour while also claiming that the game acts as the bridge between the two nations.

“I think Cricket is in our blood and we are passionate about it. This game acts as the connecting bridge between the two nations while we are also celebrating 75 years of our friendship,” Turner stated.

It is pertinent to mention here that England will Tour Pakistan in September this year to play a seven-match T20I series before travelling back. The side will again land in the country in December to lock horns with the Green Shirts for a three-match Test series.

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KARACHI: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have shown interest in sending their disabled cricket team to Pakistan. 

General Secretary of Pakistan Disabled Cricket Association (PDCA), Amir-ud-Din Ansari shared that the England Disabled team’s manager Ian Martin is interested to tour Pakistan.

“When we last toured England amid COVID-19, I had a meeting with ECB’s Tom Harrison and he had shown interest in sending their disabled cricket team to Pakistan,” he said.

“We are in touch with them and had invited them to play three ODIs and as many T20Is. I hope they will soon confirm their tour and we aim for next year to host them,” he added.

Pakistan disabled team toured England twice, latest in 2019.

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