Shahzaib Khan’s ton puts Pakistan U19 on top on day two

CHATTOGRAM: Shahzaib Khan’s century gave Pakistan a valuable 215-run first innings lead over Bangladesh U19 with three wickets in hand at the close of day two of the solitary four-day match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday.

Resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 76 for no loss with Shahzaib (39 not out) and Azan Awais (36 not out), the opening pair added 18 runs to the total before Azan was dismissed for 40 off 104 balls, hitting seven fours.

Shahzaib was joined by another left-hander in Shamyl Hussain and the duo added 78 runs for the second wicket. Shamyl was next to return back to the hut, scoring a 58-ball 38, striking five fours and two sixes. At that moment of the match, Bangladesh bowlers struck back and sent both captain Saad Baig (2, 14b) and Wahaj Riaz (17, 24b, 4x4s) to the pavilion with Pakistan U19 at 207 for four in 65.4 overs.

Shahzaib and Obaid Shahid then added 131 runs for the fifth wicket. During the partnership, left-handed Shahzaib completed his century in the 67th over, which came off 200 balls and included 18 fours and one six. He was finally dismissed for 174 off 323 deliveries, smashing 25 fours and four sixes.

At the close of play, Pakistan were 364 for seven in 116 overs, with right-handed Obaid returning undefeated on 62 off 140 balls, hitting seven fours and Ali Asfand on three off 14 balls.

For Bangladesh U19, Wasi Siddiquee took four wickets for 64, while Iqbal Hussain bagged two wickets for 68.

Scores in brief:

Bangladesh U19 149 all out, 59 overs (Sheikh Parvaiz Jibon 56, Sharear Sakib 48; Amir Hassan 4-29, Mohammad Ismail 3-41, Ali Asfand 2-37)

Pakistan U19 364-7, 116 overs (Shahzaib Khan 174, Obaid Shahid 62 not out, Azan Awais 40, Shamyl Hussain 38; Wasi Siddiquee 4-64, Iqbal Hussain Emon 2-68)

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Pacers shine as Pakistan U19 dominate Bangladesh on day one

CHATTOGRAM: Fast bowlers Amir Hassan and Mohammad Ismail shared seven wickets between them to put Pakistan U19 on top against the hosts on the opening day of a four-day match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday.

Bangladesh U19 were dismissed for 149 in 59 overs before Pakistan U19 scored 76 without loss at the stumps on day one.

After being put into bat by Saad Baig, the bowlers made sure they extract the best from the pitch which offered assistance to fast bowlers in the morning session. The home side top-order batters had no clue to face Amir and Ismail as their five batters were back to the pavillion inside 10 overs with 21 runs on the board.

That Bangladesh U19 were able to score 149 was due to an 81-run partnership for the sixth wicket between captain Sharear Sakib and Sheikh Parvaiz Jibon. Parvaiz top-scored for his side with a 111-ball 56, hitting eight fours. Sharear scored 48 off 98, which included six fours.

For Pakistan U19, Amir bagged four wickets for 29 from 16 overs, while Ismail took three for 41 from 13 overs. Vice-captain Ali Asfand grabbed two for 37 from 14 overs.

In reply, the opening pair of Azan Awais and Shahzaib Khan provided a solid start to the innings and returned undefeated on 36 and 39 runs, respectively. Left-handed Azan innings included six fours, while Shahzaib struck eight fours off 72 balls faced.

With Pakistan U19 trail by only 73 runs and 10 wickets in hand, the batters will aim to come tomorrow on the second day to score runs and take first innings lead.

Scores in brief:

Bangladesh U19: 149 all out, 59 overs (Sheikh Parvaiz Jibon 56, Sharear Sakib 48; Amir Hassan 4-29, Mohammad Ismail 3-41, Ali Asfand 2-37)

Pakistan U19: 76-0, 26 overs (Shahzaib Khan 39 not out, Azan Awais 36 not out)

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Pakistan U19 team departs for Bangladesh tour

LAHORE: Pakistan under-19 cricket team on Wednesday departed for the full-fledged tour of Bangladesh comprising one four-day, five 50-over matches and one T20 match from April 30 to May 17.

The 17-member U19 squad along with three reserves flew out from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport in the wee hours and will reach Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka via Dubai.

Taking to Twitter, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also shared photos of a team meeting held on Tuesday evening at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) before the departure.

The preparations for the tour were completed before the Eid holidays as Saad Baig-led Pakistan U19 underwent a training camp from April 8 to 18 at the NCA.

Over the course of their training, the players featured in various training sessions which included two practice games and one target match – held at the LCCA Ground.

Squad: Saad Baig (captain) (Karachi), Ali Asfand (vice-captain) (Faisalabad), Ahmed Hussain (Peshawar), Aimal Khan (Peshawar), Amir Hussain (Rawalpindi), Arafat Minhas (Multan), Azan Awais (Sialkot), Hamza Nawaz (Lahore), Mohammad Ibtisam (Sargodha), Mohammad Ismail (Sahiwal), Mohammad Tahir (Fata), Mohammad Tayyab Arif (Sialkot), Obaid Shahid (Lahore), Sajjad Ali (Lahore), Shahzaib Khan (Mansehra), Shamyl Hussain (Islamabad) and Wahaj Riaz (Karachi).

Reserves: Abidullah (Islamabad), Ikramullah Tareen (Quetta) and Muhammad Zulkifal (Charsadda)

Tour Schedule:

30 April- 3 May – Four-day match; ZACS, Chattogram

6 May – 1st 50-over match; ZACS, Chattogram

8 May – 2nd 50-over match; ZACS, Chattogram

11 May – 3rd 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi

13 May – 4th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi

15 May – 5th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi

17 May – Only T20 match; SKS, Rajshahi

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Pakistan U19 team holds training session ahead of Bangladesh Tour

LAHORE: Pakistan Under-19 Men’s cricket team on Saturday, held its first training session at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for their upcoming tour of Bangladesh.

In the first session of the ongoing camp at the NCA, coach Sabih Azhar and team manager Tauseef Ahmed gave briefing to the players regarding the camp.

The junior players engaged in rigorous batting, fielding and bowling drills throughout the day as they gear up for the upcoming away assignment against Bangladesh.

It is worth mentioning that the Pakistan U19 team, under the leadership of Said Baig, will tour Bangladesh to play one four-dayer, five One Day and one T20 from April 30 to May 17 in Chittagong and Rajshahi.

PAKISTAN U19 Squad:

Saad Baig (captain) (Karachi), Ali Asfand (vice-captain) (Faisalabad), Ahmed Hussain (Peshawar), Aimal Khan (Peshawar), Amir Hussain (Rawalpindi), Arafat Minhas (Multan), Azan Awais (Sialkot), Hamza Nawaz (Lahore), Mohammad Ibtisam (Sargodha), Mohammad Ismail (Sahiwal), Mohammad Tahir (Fata), Mohammad Tayyab Arif (Sialkot), Obaid Shahid (Lahore), Sajjad Ali (Lahore), Shahzaib Khan (Mansehra), Shamyl Hussain (Islamabad) and Wahaj Riaz (Karachi). Abidullah (Islamabad), Ikramullah Tareen (Quetta) and Muhammad Zulkifal (Charsadda) (all reserves)

Series Schedule:

30 Apr – Only Four-Day, Chattogram
6 May – 1st One-Day, Chattogram
8 May – 2nd One-Day, Chattogram
11 May – 3rd One-Day, Rajshahi
15 May – 4th One-Day, Rajshahi
17 May – Only T20, Rajshahi

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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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