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PCB completes inquiry of the team’s dismal performance in ICC U19 WC

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has completed the inquiry regarding the team’s dismal performance in the recently held ICC Under-19 World Cup 2022.

According to the details, the junior team’s Head Coach Ijaz Ahmed and Chief Selector Saleem Jaffar appeared before the inquiry committee, which included PCB CEO Faisal Hasnain, Nadeem Khan, the director of the National High-Performance Center (NHPC), and Zakir Khan.

Saleem, the top selector, criticized the head coach, claiming that he did not open the innings with the openers he chose.

“The openers we chose were not chosen to open the innings. In addition, he did not field the spinners according to the game plan “Saleem complained.

On the other hand, the head coach of the junior cricket team Ijaz asserted that the players are mentally weak, citing this as the reason for the team’s poor performance.

“The reason for the poor performance is because the players are mentally weak as a they belong from the backward areas,” he said.

On the other hand, team manager Taimur Azam responded to the inquiry, claiming that he was neither consulted nor added to the team’s group.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan finished at fifth in the tournament and were knocked out by Australia in one of the quarter-finals. The green shirts then multiple ranking matches before crushing Sri Lanka by 238 runs to secure the fifth position.

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India beat England by four wickets, win their fifth ICC U19 WC title

NORTH SOUND: India have defeated England by four wickets in the final to win their overall fifth ICC Under-19 World Cup title, here on Monday.

Set to chase a paltry 190, Indian batters – Shaik Rasheed and Nishant Sindhu scored magnificent half-centuries to guide the side to the glory in the 48th over.

The men in blue comfortably chased 190, in the end, despite a poor start and a brief collapse at the death.

For the champions, Rasheed and Sindhu top-scored with 50 each, Rasheed faced 84 deliveries, while Sindhu faced only 54 also smashed five boundaries and a six.

Raj Bawa, on the other hand, also chipped in with his valuable 35 off 54 balls, laced with two boundaries and a six.

For England, Joshua Boyden, James Sales, and Thomas Aspinwall bagged two wickets each.

Batting first, England batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to post 189 before being bowled out.

After a horrible start for England, James Rew and Sales stood up for the team and anchored the innings with a valiant 93-runs partnership. The duo played sensibly when their side was stranded on 91/7.

Rew played a gritty 95 runs knock; falling short to his U19 World Cup century by just five runs. The left-handed batter faced 116 deliveries and smashed 12 boundaries. Sales, on the other hand, stood firm and scored an unbeaten 34 off 65 balls, laced with two boundaries.

The rest of the English batters, however, could not manage to contribute significantly for the team.

For India, Bawa and Ravi Kumar starred with the ball; taking five and four wickets respectively, while Kaushal Tambe made one scalp.

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Qasim registers record as Pakistan secure fifth position in U19 World Cup

NORTH SOUND: Qasim Akram scored 135 not-out and picked up five wickets to help Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by huge margin of 238 runs to secure fifth position in ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

With the bat, Qasim smashed 135 runs off 80 balls including six maximums and 13 boundaries followed by his five-wicket haul which set a record in U19 World Cup’s history. Qasim became the only cricketer to score a hundred and take five wickets in an U19 World Cup’s match.

Sent into bat first, Pakistani openers Mohammad Shehzad and Haseebullah Khan scored 134 runs to provide a strong start to their team who scored 365-3 in 50 overs. Shehzad got out after scoring 73 including seven boundaries and two sixes.

Shehzad’s wicket brought in skipper Qasim at the crease. Qasim played captain’s knock and alongside Hasebullah scored 229 runs. Hasebullah smashed 136 runs laced with seven boundaries and two sixes.

Matheesha Pathirana bagged two wickets while Raveen de Silva took one for Sri Lanka.

In reply, Sri Lankan batting line was completely failed against Qasim’s spin attack. Vinuja Ranpul (53*) and Dunith Wellalage (40) resisted for their team and showed fight.

Apart from Qasim, Awais Ali, Zeeshan Zameer, Abbas Ali and Mehran Mumtaz bagged a wicket each.

India thump Australia to qualify for the ICC U19 World Cup final

COOLIDGE: Yash Dhull scored a magnificent century as India defeated Australia by 96 runs in the semi-final of the ICC U19 World Cup and booked their place in the final of the mega event.

With India’s convincing victory over Australia, the side will now face England in the final of the U19 World Cup.

Set to chase 291, Australia could only manage to score 194 in the second innings. Lachlan Shaw scored a gritty half-century; scoring 51 off 66 but his fighting inning went in vain as he too could not steer his side to the victory.

Corey Miller, on the other hand, also showed resistance up the order; scoring 38 while the rest of the batters failed to make a significant impact with the bat.

For India, Vicky Ostwal took three wickets, while Nishant Sindhu and Ravi Kumar picked two wickets each. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Kaushal Tambe, on the other hand, made one scalp each.

Batting first, India posted a commendable 290-runs total, thanks to Dhull’s astonishing run-a-ball 110; smashing 10 boundaries and a six. Shaik Rasheed too, played vital innings; scoring 94 off 108 deliveries including eight boundaries and a six.

The rest of the Indian batters made small contributions as the side finished at 290/5 in the allotted 50 overs.

For Australia, William Salzmann and Jack Nisbet bagged two wickets each.

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Pakistan beat Bangladesh in the 5th Place Play-Off Semi-final of ICC U19 World Cup

ANTIGUA: Pakistan have defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the 5th Place Play-Off Semi-final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, here on Monday.

Sett to chase a paltry 176, Pakistan sealed a comfortable victory by six wickets and 21 balls to spare, thanks to the wicket-keeper batter – Haseebullah Khan’s magnificent innings. He scored a brilliant 79 off 107 balls, laced with four boundaries and as many sixes, while the rest of the batters also chipped in with their valuable contribution.

For Bangladesh, Rakibul Hasan bagged two wickets, while Naimur Rohman made one scalp.

Batting first, Bangladesh’s batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to post 175 in the first innings. Ariful Islam scored a gritty century, while the rest of the batters departed after scoring cheaply. Islam scored 100 off 119 balls, including five boundaries and four sixes.

For Pakistan, Awais Ali and Mehran Mumtaz claimed three wickets each, Ahmed Khan and Zeeshan Zameer shared one wicket apiece.

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Sri Lanka thump South Africa in fifth Place Play-off Semi-final

NORTH SOUND: Sri Lanka sealed a convincing victory over South Africa; defeating the latter by 65 runs in the 5th place play-off semi final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, here on Sunday.

Set to chase 233, the South African batting line-up failed completely and was bowled for a paltry 167. Ronan Hermann and Gerhardus Maree fought hard for their side but could not manage to turn things around.

Hermann scored 34 up the order, while the middl-order batter – Maree top scored with his 44, whereas, the rest of the batters made little to no contribution in the run chase.

For Sri Lanka, Raveen de Silva, Shevon Daniel, and Treveen Matthew claimed two wickets each, while Dunith Wellalage and Wanuja Sahan shared one wicket apiece.

Batting first, Sri Lanka managed to post a commendable total of 232 in the allotted 50 overs, thanks to their skipper – Wellalage, who scored a magnificent century and led the way for his side.

Wellalage scored an astonishing 113 off 130 balls, laced with nine boundaries and four sixes, while Ranuda Somarathne also chipped in and scored a magnificent half-century. He remained unbeaten for his 57 off 70 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes.

For the Proteas, Kwena Maphaka starred; taking three wickets, while Matthew Boast picked two. Dewald Brevis, on the other hand, made one scalp.

In the 13th Place Play-off, Uganda stunned Scotland; winning the match by 51 runs.

Set to chase 227, the Scottish batting line-up could only manage to score 170; handing a massive victory to Uganda by 51 runs. Oliver Davidson and Jack Jarvis showed grit, while the rest of the batters failed to make an impact with the bat.

Davidson scored 31, while Jarvis remained top-scorer for the side with his quick 37 off just 33 balls, laced with six boundaries and a maximum.

For Uganda, Juma Miyaji bagged four wickets, while Christopher Kidega claimed three. Pius Olaka, on the other hand took two wickets.

Batting first, Uganda managed to score 226 despite a horrible start; losing the first wicket for just one run. Ronald Lutaaya and the skipper – Pascal Murungi then batted valiantly and partnered strongly to anchor the innings.

Murungi scored 49, while Lutaaya top-scored with 64 off 78 balls; smashing six boundaries and two sixes.

Jamie Cairns was the pick of the bowler for Scotland; picking six wickets, while Davidson, Jarvis and Sean Fischer-Keogh shared one wicket apiece.

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India crush Bangladesh, qualify for U19 World Cup semi-final

COOLIDGE: India secured a comfortable victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Under 19 World Cup quarterfinal; defeating the latter by five wickets, here on Saturday.

Set to chase 112, India sealed a comfortable victory in the end by five wickets, with 115 balls to spare. Despite a poor start, Raghuvanshi and Shaik Rasheed anchored the run chase with an astonishing 70-runs partnership for the second wicket.

Rasheed scored 26, while Raghuvanshi top-scored with his 44 off 65 balls; smashing seven boundaries. The captain Yash Dhull down the order showed grit and guided the side to the victory in the 31st over after a brief middle-order collapse. He remained not out with his 20.

For Bangladesh, Ripon Mondol starred; bagging four wickets, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib made one scalp.

Batting first, Bangladesh’s batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to score 111. SM Meherob fought hard with his 30, while the rest of the batters seemed hapless against the strong Indian bowling attack. Eight Tiger batters could not even manage to reach into the double-figures.

For India, Ravi Kumar bagged three wickets, while Vicky Ostwal took two. Kaushal Tambe, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Rajvardhan Hangargekar, on the other hand, struck out a batter each.

In the 9th Place Play-Off semi-final, Ireland sealed a thumping victory over Zimbabwe by eight wickets.

Set to chase 167, Ireland sealed a comfortable victory by eight wickets with 108 balls to spare. The Irish skipper – Tim Tector alongside Jack Dickson batted brilliantly and partnered strongly to anchor the run chase.

The pair recorded an unbeaten magnificent 159- runs partnership to steer the side over the line. Tector scored a magnificent 76 off 94 balls, laced with eight boundaries and a six, while Dickson top-scored with 78 off 88 deliveries; smashing eight boundaries and three sixes.

Batting first, the Zimbabwean batting line-up bundled out for a paltry 166 as the Irish bowler – Muzamil Sherzad initiated the collapse and took a five-fer. David Bennett and Brian Bennett fought hard for the side but, could not pull the team out of the danger. David scored 35, while Brian remained the top scorer with his 37.

For Ireland, Sherzad was the pick of the bowler as he bagged five for 20, while Matthew Humphreys took three for 32. Jamie Forbes, on the other hand, made one scalp.

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Australia thump Pakistan to qualify for U19 World Cup’s semi-final

NORTH SOUND: Australian bowlers wreaked havoc on Pakistan batting line-up; bowling out the latter on 157 as the kangaroos thumped the green shirts by 119 runs in the Under 19 World Cup quarterfinal.

Set to chase 277, Pakistan’s batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to score 157. Abdul Faseeh and Irfan Khan fought hard but could not pull the side out of the trouble. Irfan scored 27, while Faseeh scored 28. Whereas, the rest of the batters could not contribute significantly.

Mehran Mumtaz, on the other hand, looked to turn things around; scoring a quick 29 off 19 balls but, he too, fell short. He smashed three boundaries and two sixes.

For Australia, William Salzmann claimed three wickets, while Tom Whitney and Jack Sinfield picked two wickets each. Jack Nisbet and Aidan Cahil struck out a batter each.

Sent into bat first, Australian openers Campbell Kellaway and Wyllie scored 86 runs to provide a solid start to their team. Kellaway made 47 runs laced with four sixes and a boundary.

Wyllie (71) and Miller (64) stood dominantly, later on, to put a solid foundation for Australia to post a good total. Wyllie smashed eight boundaries whereas Miller struck five boundaries and a six.

Skipper Cooper Connolly contributed 33 runs off 25 balls including four boundaries to further strengthen his team’s score. William Salzmann also scored 25 including a boundary and two sixes.

Pakistani skipper Qasim Akram bagged three wickets, Awais Ali took two while Zeeshan Zameer and Mehran Mumtaz shared a wicket apiece.

TOSS

Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first against Australia

SQUADS

Australia Under-19s XIs: C Kellaway, T Wyllie, A Cahill, C Miller, C Connolly*, L Shaw, W Salzmann, T Snell†, J Sinfield, T Whitney, J Nisbet

Pakistan Under-19s XIs: Muhammad Shehzad, Haseebullah Khan†, Abdul Faseeh, Irfan Khan, Qasim Akram*, Abbas Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Ahmed Khan (1), Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Zeeshan, Awais Ali

Afghanistan seal thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in ICC U19 WC Quarterfinal

COOLIDGE: Afghanistan secured a thrilling victory in the quarterfinal of the ICC Under-19 World Cup; defeating Sri Lanka by just four runs, here on Thursday.

Set to chase 135, the Sri Lankan batting line-up failed to chase a paltry total; falling four runs short. Captain Dimuth Wellalage fought hard with his 34, while the rest of the batters failed to make a significant contribution.

Afghanistan’s bowlers, on the other hand, held their nerves calm to defend a low total. Bilal Sami claimed two wickets, while Naveed Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Izharulhaq Naveed, Nangeyalia Kharote struck out a batter each.

Batting first, Afghanistan’s batting line-up also failed to post a commendable total and could only manage to score 134 before getting bowled out.

Ahmad scored 30, while Abdul Hadi top-scored with his gritty 37; facing 97 deliveries and scoring three boundaries.

For Sri Lanka, Vinuja Ranpul starred; taking five wickets, while Welllalage picked three. Treveen Mathew and Yasiru Rodrigo, on the other hand, shared one wicket apiece.

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West Indies seal thumping victory in ICC U19 World Cup Plate Quarterfinal

DIEGO MARTIN: West Indies secured a thumping victory over Papa New Guinea (PNG) in the Plate Quarterfinal of the ICC Under-19 World Cup; defeating the latter by 169 runs, here on Wednesday.

Set to chase 318, PNG could only manage to score 148 as their batting line-up failed completely against the West Indian bowling attack.

For PNG, Aue Oru fought hard single-handedly for his side; scoring an unbeaten 27 off 52 balls, including five boundaries, while the rest of the batters failed to contribute significantly.

For the home side, Matthew Nandu, Isai Thorne, and McKenny Clarke claimed two wickets, while Nathan Edward, Shiva Sankar, and Anderson Mahase struck out a batter.

Batting first, West Indies posted a massive total of 317/6 in the allotted 50 overs, thanks to Nandu’s astonishing century; scoring 128 off 134 balls; smashing 15 boundaries and two sixes. Shaqkere Parris and Kevin Wickham, on the other hand, also chipped in and both scored half-centuries.

Parris scored 64, while Wickham remained unbeaten with his quick 61 off 48 balls.

For PNG, Bioi Ray picked three wickets, while Patrick Nou, Barnabas Maha, and Rasan Kevau struck out a batter each.

In another plate quarterfinal, Zimbabwe crushed Scotland by 108 runs as the Zimbabwean bowlers wreaked havoc over the Scottish batting line-up; dismissing them for a paltry 140.

Batting first, Zimbabwe posted a commendable total of 248 runs, following the brilliant half-centuries from Matthew Welch and Brian Bennett. Bennett scored 54, while Welch top-scored with his 78 off 117 balls; smashing seven boundaries and a six.

For Scotland, Jack Jarvis picked three wickets, while Charlie Peet took two. Sean Fischer-Keogh, Oliver Davidson, Lyle Robertson, and Ruaridh McIntyre struck out a batter each.

In response, the Scottish batting line-up failed completely as none of their batters could contribute significantly. Tomas Mackintosh top-scored with 25.

For Zimbabwe, Connor Mitchell and David Bennett took three wickets each, while Mcgini Dube, Brian Bennett, Alex Falao, and Emmanuel Bawa shared one wicket apiece.

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