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BRISBANE: Pakistan cricket team is set to start its ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 campaign as the green shirts departed for Melbourne on Thursday.

Amid their stay here, the national team played two warm-up matches against England and Afghanistan respectively and also participated in a training session.

Following their arrival in Melbourne, the team will enjoy a rest day today before hitting the nets on Friday.

It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan will start their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals India on Sunday (October 23) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

According to weather reports, there is a chance of 85% that it will rain in Melbourne on Sunday which might affect the much-anticipated clash between the arch-rivals.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally responded to the statement of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jay Shah’s statement following the 91st BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the cricket board expressed surprise and disappointment over Shah’s remarks regarding hosting next year’s Asia Cup at a neutral venue.

“The PCB has noted with surprise and disappointment of yesterday’s comments made by the ACC President Mr Jay Shah with regards to shifting of next year’s Asia Cup to a neutral venue. The comments were made without any discussion or consultation with the Board of the Asian Cricket Council or the Pakistan Cricket Board (event host) and without any thoughts towards their long-term consequences and implications,” the statement read.

The PCB further termed Shah’s statement unilateral and against the philosophy and spirit for which the Asian Cricket Council was formed in September 1983.

“After having presided over the ACC meeting during which Pakistan was awarded the ACC Asia Cup with an overwhelming support and response from the ACC Board Members, Mr Shah’s statement of shifting of the ACC Asia Cup has clearly been made unilaterally. This is contrary to the philosophy and spirit for which the Asian Cricket Council was formed in September 1983 – a united Asian cricket body to safeguard the interests of its Members and organise, develop, and promote the game of cricket in Asia,” PCB stated.

The PCB also bluntly warned that shifting of venue may result in splitting Asian and international cricketing communities, and can impact Pakistan’s visit to India.

“The overall impact of such statements has the potential to split the Asian and international cricketing communities and can impact Pakistan’s visit to India for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and future ICC Events in India in the 2024-2031 cycle.

“The PCB has to date not received any official communication or clarification from the ACC on the statement of the ACC President. As such, the PCB has now requested the Asian Cricket Council to convene an emergency meeting of its Board as soon as practically possible to discuss this important and sensitive matter,” the statement concluded.

It is pertinent to mention that following the 91st BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, Shah, in his statement, announced that the Indian cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023, while also hinting to host the continental event at a neutral venue.

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan opined regarding India’s refusal to tour Pakistan for next year’s Asia Cup and advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take a strong stance on this matter.

During Tuesday’s episode of Har Lamha Purjosh – ARY News’ famous cricketing show, host Waseem Badami asked former cricketers Younis and Kamran Akmal to comment on the statement of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, who is also the president of Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

In response, both former cricketers unanimously suggested that the PCB should take a strong stance on this matter and should stick to hosting the tournament regardless of India’s participation.

“I think Jay Shah should not have said that but since the bullet has been fired I would ask the PCB to take a firm stance on this issue, just like we did in the past [after New Zealand called off Pakistan’s tour at the eleventh hour] and as you know those teams have begun to tour the country,” said Younis.

“But if they [BCCI] decide to stick with their decision then it should not matter to us if the Indian team does not participate in Asia Cup and we should consider not travelling to India for the ODI World Cup the following year, nor we should agree to host Asia Cup at a neutral venue,” he maintained.

Kamran, on the other hand, echoed Younis’ comments and demanded a boycott of all matches against India, including their eagerly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2022 matches, which is set to take place on Sunday (October 23).

“I believe Jay Shah’s statement was unexpected, and since he attended the Pakistan-India game during this year’s Asia Cup, he should reserve politics for his opposition and avoid dragging it into sports,” Kamran said.

“Asia Cup should only be hosted in Pakistan and if that does not happen then Pakistan should not play against India at any level, be it ICC events’ matches, Asia Cup matches, or even their match on October 23,” he added.

It is pertinent to mention that following the 91st BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, Shah, in his statement, announced that the Indian cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023, while also hinting to host the continental event at a neutral venue.

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BRISBANE: Pakistan Cricket team engaged in a training session here at Gabba on Tuesday ahead of the second warm-up game against Afghanistan tomorrow as the Green Shirts gear up for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. 

Pakistan will kick off their World Cup with a blockbuster clash against arch-rival India on October 23.

The team had a productive day as the players went through rigorous batting, bowling and fielding drills during the session which was attended by all the members of the squad.

The coaching staff including head coach Saqlain Mushtaq and the team’s batting mentor Matthew Hayden trained the players in the nets as well.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also shared pictures of the national team’s preparations for the World Cup on its official Twitter account.

It’s prep. time 🎯 pic.twitter.com/RBZni6JgIM

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 18, 2022

The coaching staff including head coach Saqlain Mushtaq and the team’s batting mentor Matthew Hayden trained the players in the nets as well.

Earlier, England defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their first warm-up match on Monday.

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DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled the schedule of the Bangladesh U19 Cricket Team’s tour to Pakistan.

Bangladesh will tour Pakistan to play a five-match ODI series, which will mark Bangladesh U19 team’s first tour to the country after a gap of 15 years.

As per the schedule released by the BCB, the two sides will contest in a four-day match and five ODIs from November 1 to 19 in Faislabad.

Bangladesh U-19 last toured Pakistan in November 2007. The only four-day match played between the two teams during this time was played at the National Stadium, which ended in a draw.

Schedule announced for Bangladesh U19 tour of Pakistan

More details ➡️ https://t.co/QZaS0a7Cgw#PakistanFutureStars pic.twitter.com/DsOpegViVY

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 17, 2022

On this occasion, the PCB Director – International Zakir Khan, in a PCB-released statement, said that 2022 is the year to host international teams in Pakistan, therefore, is looking forward to welcoming the Bangladesh U-19 team in November.

“2022 has been all about hosting international teams and in this relation, we look forward to welcoming Bangladesh U19 side. While this will be the first junior international series in Pakistan in 15 years, third time in as many years Bangladesh will send their side to Pakistan following their women’s tour in November 2019 and the men’s team for a Test in February 2020.

“The U19 series comprising a four-day and five limited-over matches will provide opportunities to players from either side to showcase their skills and earn the nod of their coaches and selectors.

“With this series to be played in the backdrop of the first of its kind Pakistan Junior League, the U19 series underscores Pakistan Cricket Board’s vision and efforts to invest in its PCB Development Programme.”

It is pertinent to mention that the squad and training schedule of the Pakistan U19 team will be announced in due course.

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LAHORE: To attract the maximum number of spectators in the stands amid the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Junior League (PJL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) allowed free entry to cricket fans.

According to the details, cricket fans can now witness the PJL fixtures in the stadium free of cost as the PCB has decided not to charge a penny from the fans.

As a result, today’s PJL fixture between Hyderabad Hunters and Bahawalpur Royals is likely to attract a significant turnout.

Cricket fans can enter the Gaddafi Stadium from Centre Point at Gulbarg.

It is pertinent to mention that the Mardan Warriors beat Gujranwala Giants by eight wickets in the curtain-raiser on Thursday.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday, announced the details of the inaugural women’s league, which will run alongside the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in March 2023.

According to the details, four city-based sides, each comprising 12 local and six foreign players, will compete on a double-league format.

The final will be a stand-alone contest between the top two teams after 12 league matches, and it will be held the day before the PSL 8 final.

The PSL 8 will take place from February 9 to March 19, 2023.

Speaking on the occasion, Ramiz claimed that the introduction of The Women’s League is aligned with the strategy of making Pakistan a stronger cricket-playing nation across all formats and genders.

“I am delighted to announce the women’s league. This league will attract young women cricketers to this great sport and help our current players further enhance their skills when they will get to share dug-outs with the overseas players. The league will feature present and past trailblazers in women’s cricket in what promises to be an exciting 13-match event.

“To amplify the coverage and promotion of this initiative, some of the matches will precede the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 matches.

“This event is aligned to our strategy of making Pakistan a stronger cricket playing nation across all formats and genders. We are not only creating attractive brands to strengthen our cricket economy, but through this tournament are also providing career opportunities to our women cricketers. The more our women cricketers will participate in high-pressure events, the more they will learn.

“The PCB is a strong proponent of empowering women to shine brighter. By engaging our women, which form 49 per cent of the country’s population, we will enhance the economic and social prosperity of our country.”

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MANCHESTER: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar asserted that Pakistan would crash out in the group stage of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022 if they opted to go with the same middle-order.

Akhtar, while talking to this reporter here on Tuesday, lambasted the selection criteria of the national men’s cricket team and also predicted their future in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.

“With our current selection merit and this middle-order. I am foreseeing Pakistan crashing out of the World Cup in the early phase,” said Akhtar.

The right-arm pacer then went on to reveal his plans if he gets an opportunity of becoming the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and shared that only those players with impressive performances will come forward.

“If I become the PCB chairman, only the players who show impressive performance will come forward.

“PCB needs to be run like a corporation and we can make a lot of money by doing that.”

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Sunday as it introduced retainers for its Supplementary Panel match officials for the first time.

As a result, each of the 23 match officials on the panel—15 umpires and 8 match referees—will be paid PKR25,000 every month throughout the 2022–23 season.

The recent move guarantees that all 43 match officials on the PCB panel are now being taken care of by the game’s governing body in Pakistan. Previously, only match officials on the international and elite panel were on retainers.

The match officials’ retainers on the elite and international panels are PKR69,575 and PKR132,250, respectively. During the cricket season, in addition to the retainers, the PCB also offers match fees (PKR 10,000 per day), daily allowances (PKR 2,500 per day), four- or five-star lodging (as available), as well as air and ground transportation, to its match officials.

As a result, a match official’s income from a four-day match can reach PKR52,000, including match day minus one daily allowance, while his earnings from a limited overs match will be PKR15,000, including match day minus one daily allowance.

Furthermore, the PCB also announced that a domestic match scorer will also receive a match fee of PKR7,500 (per day) and a daily allowance of PKR2,500, whereas, for a practice match, will receive PKR1,500 (per day) as match fee and a daily allowance of PKR2,000.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced to increase in the retainers and match fees in the domestic contracts 2022-23, approved by the Board of Governors (BoG) at its 70^th meeting on Saturday.

According to the PCB, the contracts will run from September 2022 to August 2023 and the list of player names will be revealed in due course.

Following Ramiz Raja’s announcement of a PKR100,000 rise in retainers across all five categories following his election as the 34th PCB Chairman last September, the cricket board has again increased domestic retainers.

The most significant difference, however, is in the match fees, which have been enhanced with the goal of luring star cricketers and pushing them to maintain high standards so that they may remain in the domestic contract categories.

As a result, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match fee has been raised from PKR60,000 to PKR100,000, while the Pakistan Cup and National T20 match fees have been hiked from PKR40,000 to PKR60,000, respectively.

BoG approves increase in retainers and match fees in 2022-23 domestic contracts

More details ➡️ https://t.co/6DOq17j8zX pic.twitter.com/2M4Cys3OOE

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 24, 2022

Following the recent increases in retainers and match fees, Category A+ and Category D players can now earn between PKR4.3million and PKR6.1million, respectively.

How the potential annual earnings in the revamped domestic contracts for 2022-23 compare to last season ⤵️

Read more: https://t.co/6DOq17j8zX pic.twitter.com/gpPTNgU8fc

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 24, 2022

2022-23 domestic contract categories (player names to be announced in due course):

A+ (15 players) – PKR300,000 (up by PKR50,000)
A (35 players) – PKR200,000 (up by PKR15,000)
B (48 players) – PKR185,000 (up by PKR10,000)
C (70 players) – PKR170,000 (up by PKR5,000)
D (24 players) – PKR150,000 (up by PKR10,000)

2022-23 domestic events match fee
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy – PKR100,000 (11 playing members each); PKR24,000 (five non-playing members each)
Pakistan Cup – PKR60,000 (11 playing members each); PKR20,000 (five non-playing member each)
National T20 – PKR60,000 (11 playing members each); PKR20,000 (five non-playing member each)
CA Championship – PKR40,000 (11 playing members each); PKR10,000 (five no-playing members each)
CA Challenge – PKR40,000 (11 playing members each); PKR10,000 (five non-playing members each)
CA T20 – PKR40,000 (11 playing members each); PKR10,000 (five non-playing members each)

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