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LAHORE: In a first, Pakistan Cricket Board has announced to offer separate Central Contracts to players for white-ball and red-ball cricket.

Speaking at a scheduled press conference after the 69th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting held yesterday, the Chairman PCB, Ramiz Raja announced that the Board had made necessary changes in its Central Contract policy and had decided to offer players separate contracts for white-ball and red-ball cricket.

“The thought-process behind splitting red and white-ball contracts is to recognize the importance of white-ball cricket in the growth and development of the game,” said Ramiz.

The Chairman believed that the separation of central contract for white and red-ball specialists will help the management to develop a dedicated squad for each format, which would enable the team to engage with limited-overs and Test cricket simultaneously.

“We have four international events in the next 16 months, including two World Cups. This recognition of offering contracts to white-ball specialists will help us to eventually develop two separate squads, which could simultaneously be engaged in white and red-ball cricket. This will also allow us to have a bigger spread of talent to showcase to the world,” he claimed.

PCB has also increased the number of centrally contracted players from 20 to 33 while raising the match fees by 10 percent across all formats. The match fee for the non-playing member of the team has also been increased to 70 percent from 50 percent of the overall match fee.

The Board has also decided to introduce category “D” in its central contract structure,  which will comprise of emerging players, who are making a comeback or knocking at the doors of international cricket.

Meanwhile, the team captain will be compensated with a captaincy allowance for the additional responsibilities he has to undertake.

In order to reduce the workload of the elite players, PCB has decided to allocate an amount for current players to compensate for the losses they have to incur for not playing the franchise cricket.

“To discourage our elite players from signing up for additional off-season events, we have allocated a substantial pool of funds. This amount will be used to compensate them for their potential loss in earnings and will also manage their workload and ensure that they remain fully fit, fresh and ready when required on national duty,” said Ramiz.

Further, the central contracts for women players have also been revised as the number of centrally contracted players has been raised from 20 to 25, and a 15 percent increase in retainers across all categories, with a single contract concept.

Meanwhile, he also announced the establishment of the ‘Pakistan Cricket Foundation’, an initiative by the PCB for the welfare of retired cricketers, match officials, scorers, and ground staff with an allocation of Rs100 million as a donation.

Earlier, the Board of Governing (BoG) meeting of PCB was held yesterday at the National High-Performance Center (NHPC) under the presidency of the Chairman also attended by Chief Executive Officer Faisal Hasnain and Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer.

The high-profile meeting discussed the essential topics pertaining to Pakistani cricket and approved the annual budget for the financial year 2022-23.

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LAHORE: The 69th Board of Governing (BoG) meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) started at the National High-Performance Center (NHPC) today under the presidency of the Chairman PCB Ramiz Raja.

The high-profile meeting of the cricket board commenced under the presidency of Ramiz and was also attended by Chief Executive Officer Faisal Hasnain and Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer.

According to the details, The essential topics pertaining to Pakistani cricket will be discussed, and attendees will also approve the upcoming yearly budget.

At the meeting, the men’s and women’s cricket teams’ performance reports will also be delivered. The board members will then receive a briefing regarding Australia’s historic tour of Pakistan and the tour of the West Indian side.

Reports further suggest that the PCB Central Contracts 2022–2023 will also likely be ratified at the same meeting, giving players a significant raise in pay.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PCB Chairman Ramiz will hold a press conference at the NHPC tomorrow to discuss the outcome of the meeting.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an 18-member national squad for the upcoming two-match overseas Test series against Sri Lanka.

Leg spinner Yasir Shah made a return in the recently announced squad, meanwhile, uncapped Salman Ali Agha received a maiden call-up.

Under the captaincy of Babar Azam, the squad includes Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain, wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafique, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood, and Yasir Shah.

Chief Selector of Pakistan Cricket team Muhamamd Wasim stated while announcing the squad that the players had been made selected considering the conditions in Sri Lanka.

“We have selected this squad considering the conditions in Sri Lanka and have equipped the team with the best possible resources,” said Wasim.

PCB has further announced the schedule of the national team ahead of the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

PCB would set up a seven-day training camp commencing from June 26 to July 2 at the Pindi Stadium before the departure of the national squad on July 6.

Pakistan are set to lock horns against the hosts Sri Lanka in two Tests in their upcoming tour. The first Test will commence on July 16 at Galle, while the second Test will be staged at Colombo from July 24 to July 28. The national team will also be playing in a three-day warm-up from July 11 to July 13 before the two Tests.

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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LAHORE: The second phase of the players’ conditioning camp under the supervision of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), concluded at the National High-Performance Center (NHPC) today.

The second phase of the conditioning camp began on May 30 and was attended by 45 national and domestic cricketers selected by the PCB.

The undertraining players at the conditioning camp took part in two-day practice matches held at the LCCA ground in Lahore. The players also underwent net practice and gym sessions at the NHPC.

Earlier the PCB had conducted the first phase of the conditioning camp from May 15 to May 25.

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MANCHESTER: Pakistan’s former captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram expressed his willingness to help the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and serve the cricket in Pakistan whenever the board asks for his assistance.

The legendary cricketer in his exclusive talk to this reporter revealed that he would be ready to serve in any capacity whenever the board approaches him for his services to the betterment of Pakistan cricket.

“I provided assistance from time to time whenever the PCB has asked me in the past”, claimed Akram. “I’ll be there at any minute if the PCB asks me for help in the future as well.”

The legendary cricketer showed his naivety when he was asked why he was not offered any role by the PCB yet.

“It is a tough question and I am not able to answer this,” he replied. “In fact, the PCB should be asked this question.”

The legendary pacer gave all the credit to his fans and the homeland for his successful career.

“Whatever I am today, it is because of Pakistan and my fans,” claimed Akram.

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain’s bowling action has been cleared after verification of test reports of his action by the Cricket Australia’s independent experts, paving the way for the young pacer to resume bowling in all forms of cricket.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Hasnain’s bowling action has been declared legal as the amount of elbow extension in the reassessment was found within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations.

The 22-year-old can now resume bowling in all forms of cricket, including domestic cricket worldwide, announced PCB.

Hasnain underwent reassessment of his bowling action on May 21 at the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) accredited testing centre in Lahore. The PCB sent test reports to Cricket Australia on June 4 for verification by the independent experts, as per the ICC regulations.

Hasnain was reported for a suspected bowling action during Big Bash League in Australia in January 2022. He was suspended from bowling after Cricket Australia’s independent experts found his bowling action to be illegal following tests conducted on his bowling action at ICC accredited testing centre in Lahore.

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KARACHI: Pakistan former Test player and legendary batter Javed Miandad came out in support of opening batter Shan Masood for being neglected by the selectors as he urged the media to highlight the issue.

Miandad in a media talk put his weight behind the left-handed batter who scored two double centuries in the recently concluded County Championship representing Derbyshire.

“If a player is performing consistently and still does not get selected, it is an injustice,” said Miandad while claiming that Masood should have been in the team.

“The media should also highlight Shan Masood’s case,” he added.

The former captain also extended his support for the incumbent Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Raja Raja, criticizing the government for asking him to leave the position.

” If Ramiz Raja does not have any issues he must continue with his job,” said Miandad.

“Ramiz Raja shouldn’t have been asked to resign,” he claimed. “Former cricketers are running the cricket boards all around the world.”

The legendary batter also expressed his views on the departmental structure of first-class cricket as he deemed the departmental teams vital for the financial well-being of local players.

” A significant number of players are dependent on departmental cricket for employment opportunities,” said Miandad.” Departmental cricket has produced a number of players for the national team.”

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s under-19 captain in the recently concluded ICC U-19 World Cup 2022, Qasim Akram, admired Pakistan’s national team skipper Babar Azam for his batting skills, proclaiming him to be a role model.

The 19-year-old all-rounder claimed Babar to be his favorite cricketer while expressing his desire to establish a name in international cricket like him.

“Babar Azam has set the standard of Pakistan cricket around the world through his batting skills. I wish to achieve those standards,” said Qasim.

“Babar Azam has showcased phenomenal batting all around the world. I am a fan of his batting capabilities,” he added.

The young Qasim played under the captaincy of Karachi King’s skipper in the last edition of PSL while also playing for Central Punjab in the National T20 Cup under his leadership.

“It was a wonderful experience sharing the dressing room with the national team skipper. I sought useful tips from him to improve my cover drives and pull shots,” claimed Qasim.

The U-19 skipper Qasim Akram hails from Lahore and started his cricket career as a middle-order batsman and off-spin bowler like the national team captain.

The young all-rounder has taken everyone awe-struck with his outstanding performances in the U-19 World Cup and domestic tournaments. He scored 203 runs while taking 10 wickets in the World cup.

Currently, Qasim is a part of PCB’s pathway program designed to train talented young cricketers. The three-weeks training camp under the program will start on June 14.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent the biomechanics test report regarding Muhammad Hasnain’s remodelled bowling action to Cricket Australia, hoping that the 22-years old pacer will be cleared.

PCB has sent a report regarding the remodelled action of pacer Muhammad Hasnain to Australia. The result of the remodelled action is expected to be announced next week.

Hasnain’s action was reported in January while representing Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia.

According to sources Hussnain’s reports result would be announced next week.

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Hasnain was suspended from bowling at the international level after biomechanical testing confirmed his action was illegal.

In a press release, the PCB had said the assessment on Hasnain “stated his elbow extension for his good length delivery, full-length delivery, slow bouncer and bouncer exceeded the 15-degree limits.”

Under the International Cricket Council rules, an illegal bowling action is one in which the bowler’s elbow extension exceeds 15 degrees.

Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques accused Muhammad Hasnain of “chucking” during a Big Bash match, telling him “nice throw, mate” at one stage.

The umpires reported his action, which was later assessed in Lahore.

The PCB confirmed that it would appoint a specialist to work with Hasnain to rectify his action.

The board further announced that Hasnain would not be allowed to feature in the ongoing Pakistan Super League, and would instead work on modifying his action.

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