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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced an 18-member squad of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team for the upcoming tri-series in Ireland and the Commonwealth Games 2022.

The chief selector of the national women’s team Asmavia Iqbal has retained the same team – that recorded their maiden T20I series clean sweep against Sri Lanka – for their upcoming commitments in the United Kingdom.

According to the PCB, Asmavia finalised the squad after the deliberation with the head coach David Hemp and the captain of the women’s side Bismah Maroof.

The 18 players announced for the two series include three reserve players: Ghulam Fatima, Sadaf Shamas and Umme Hani. Whereas, the main 15-member contingent remains the same for the Green Shirts’ next assignments.

Women squad for Commonwealth Games announced

Details here ➡️ https://t.co/Ut0cfhhpwj#BackOurGirls

— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) May 31, 2022

 

In the tri-series, Pakistan will take on the reigning T20 world champions Australia and the hosts Ireland in Belfast from 16 to 24 July before travelling to England to participate in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, where the side will take on Barbados, India and Australia on 29, 31 July and 3 August, respectively.

The national team will undergo a comprehensive training session in Islamabad from 1 to 11 July before departing for the UK on July 12.

Pakistan’s Squad: Bismah Maroof (c), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza (wk), Iram Javed, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan.

Pakistan’s fixtures:

Tri-series at Belfast

16 July: Pakistan vs Australia
19 July: Pakistan vs Ireland
23 July: Pakistan vs Australia
24 July: Pakistan vs Ireland

Commonwealth Games at Birmingham

29 July: Pakistan vs Barbados
31 July: Pakistan vs India
3 August: Pakistan vs Australia

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

The second phase of the camp also commenced with an introductory session as the head coach Saqlain Mushtaq, and the bowling coach of the NHPC Umar Rasheed explained the purpose of the camp to the players.

📸 Second phase of the conditioning camp begins at the National High Performance Centre in Lahore#BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/i8dFPHLrpr

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 30, 2022

The batting coach Muhammad Yousuf and the former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq also attended the introductory session.

All the 33 players were present on the opening day of the camp and also participated in the net and fielding sessions post-introduction sessions.

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LAHORE: The second phase of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Conditioning Camp has been rescheduled to kick off on May 29, sources claimed.

The second phase of the PCB Conditioning Camp, which was postponed following the political crisis in the country, has been rescheduled to kick off on May 29 at the National High-Performance Center (NHPC).

According to the details, the announced 33 players have been directed to report at the NHPC on May 28.

The second phase of the camp was previously scheduled to begin on May 26 but following the political tensions in the country, the PCB opted to postpone it.

Players included in the second phase

Aaliyan Mehmood (Sindh), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (Balochistan), Abid Ali (Central Punjab), Abrar Ahmed (Sindh), Ali Asfand (Central Punjab), Ali Usman (Southern Punjab), Arish Ali Khan (Sindh), Azam Khan (Southern Punjab), Faheem Ashraf (Central Punjab), Fawad Alam (Sindh), Haseebullah (Balochistan), Imad Wasim (Northern), Irfanullah Shah (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Maaz Khan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mehran Mumtaz (Northern), Mohammad Abbas Afridi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Ali (Central Punjab), Mohammad Huraira (Northern), Mohammad Imran (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Imran Randhawa (Southern Punjab), Mohammad Taha (Sindh), Mohammad Zeeshan (Central Punjab), Nauman Ali (Northern), Omair Bin Yousuf (Sindh), Qasim Akram (Central Punjab), Rehan Afridi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Sajid Khan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Salman Irshad (Northern), Sameen Gul (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Sindh), Syed Zeeshan Zameer (Sindh), Usman Salahuddin (Central Punjab) and Zaman Khan (Northern)

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed the ongoing Conditioning Camp due to the current political tensions in the region.

Keeping the current political situation in view, the PCB has decided to postpone the second phase of the ongoing Conditioning Camp of the national cricketers.

The second phase of the conditioning camp which comprises 33 cricketers was scheduled to begin on March 26. However, the current political instability in the country and especially in the region, has forced the postponement of the camp.

Players, bound to participate in the camp, have been directed by the cricket board to travel back to their respective cities. Whereas, the new schedule of the camp will be announced in a due course.

On the other hand, the PCB has also decided to postpone the City Cricket Association (CCA) Trials, which were scheduled to kick off on May 25 across three regions – Northern, Southern, and Sindh.

The new dates of the CCA Trials will also be announced later.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the City Cricket Association (CCA) Trials across the country will kick off on May 25.

According to the details, the open CCA trials ahead of the two-day tournaments will be held across the country and the head of all cricket associations, along with the first-class cricketers will supervise the young talent.

The top performers of these trials will then be included in the teams of City Cricket Associations, where they will also be eligible to represent their cricket association in the upcoming domestic season based on their good performance.

Earlier, the PCB also announced to kick off the City Cricket Association U19 Tournament from May 21 and announced 93 squads of the six cricket associations – Balochistan, Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern, Sindh, and Southern Punjab – in a press release.

The announced squads will then compete in a 50-over tournament which will lay the way for the top performers to participate in the divisional tournament and PCB U19 three-day and one-day tournaments.

Furthermore, the top performers of the tournaments will also get a chance to feature in the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Junior League (PJL), scheduled from October 1 to 15 in Lahore.

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LAHORE: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ramiz Raja, confirmed that the cricket board has decided to increase the monthly stipend in the Central Contracts 2022-23.

The PCB Chairman Ramiz visited the National High-Performance Center (NHPC) today to meet the participating players and also informed the latter about the increase in the monthly stipends.

“We are increasing the monthly stipend under the Central Contracts 2022-23,” Ramiz informed the players.

“You are role models and we will always respect you,” Ramiz further told.

PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja interacts with the players taking part in the conditioning camp at NHPC, Lahore #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/gSR9HQWbQW

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 20, 2022

 

The former cricketer also advised the players to play fearless cricket while also emphasizing the importance of the upcoming season.

“Next season is very important, I want you to play fearless cricket. Skill and discipline are our benchmarks,” he stated.

Ramiz further informed the players regarding the construction of the new pitches in major cities like Karachi and Pakistan, while also claiming that he is always available for the players.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced to increase in the pensions of the former cricketers by 100,000 PKR under the PCB Players’ Welfare Policy.

According to the details, the PCB has opted to raise the pensions of the former cricketers across all the three categories by 100,000 PKR.

Following this, the cricketers who have played in 10 or fewer Tests will now receive a monthly pension of PKR142,000, players who have played between 11 and 20 Tests will receive PKR148,000 and players who have featured in 21 or more Tests will receive PKR154,000.

In a major amendment to the policy, the PCB also declared that in the tragic case of a Test cricketer’s death, the pension will be handed to the widow. Previously, the cricketer’s legal heirs were only entitled to a one-time payment equal to 12 months’ benefit, calculated according to the bracket in which the cricketer’s pension was paid.

The Chairman of PCB, Ramiz Raja, shared his excitement about this initiative and claimed ensured security for a cricketer’s widow while also delighted to have fulfilled one of his commitments.

“It gives me immense pleasure and happiness to announce the increase in pension amounts and other amendments to the PCB Players’ Welfare Policy. With a former cricketer at the helm of Pakistan cricket affairs, the expectation was that I will always protect and look after the interests and welfare of all present and past cricketers. I am delighted that I have been able to fulfil another of my commitments and have amended the policy in such a way that there will now be an annual increase in the pension amounts,” he said.

“While improving the pension amounts, we have also ensured security for a cricketer’s widow. As a former cricketer, I know and understand the sacrifices of the families, particularly the spouses that allow cricketers to fulfil their ambitions and dreams of representing their country at the highest level. I am confident this incremental increase of the pension policy will give a lot of peace and satisfaction to the cricketers as well as their families,” he concluded.

It is worth noting here that the latest changes to the PCB Players’ Welfare Policy will come into effect from 1 July 2022 and cricketers who have reached the age of 60 and above, will be able to benefit.

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

The conditioning camp commenced with an introductory session as the batting coach Mohammad Yousuf, bowling coach Shaun Tait and fielding coach Abdul Majeed explained the purpose of the camp to the players.

Former cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed and NHPC coach Umar Rasheed also attended the introductory session.

The first session of the camp did not include left-handed opener Fakhr Zaman, as well as right-arm pacers Mohammad Hasnain and Mohammad Waseem Jr. All three players, on the other hand, will arrive at the camp this evening.

Due to personal commitments overseas, Pakistan’s all-format captain Babar Azam will join the camp on Friday, as will the leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood following his mother’s demise.

The players will then participate in the net sessions on the second day of the conditioning camp.

The national team’s batting coach Yousuf and the left-handed opener Imam-ul-Haq will also engage in media interactions prior to the net sessions, tomorrow afternoon.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Friday that the players will get raise in their salaries under the upcoming PCB Central Contracts 2022-23.

As per the details, the cricket board is considering dividing the players into two different categories, one for red-ball players and the other for white-ball.

The PCB conducted several meetings till this week about the new central contracts, and according to the discussions, the cricket board is committed to raising player salaries in order to close the wage gap between international and Pakistani sportsmen.

“The new contracts will definitely raise the earnings of the players. Pakistani cricketers earn far less than international players, and we are working hard to close that gap,” the cricket board stated.

The cricket board further considering establishing a fund for the iconic players in order to prevent the leading cricketers from competing in various leagues around the world. As per the PCB, the fund will financially support the players.

Furthermore, the PCB is also considering increasing the number of players in the emerging category.

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LAHORE: Pakistani cricketers including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Bismah Maroof, Fatima Sana, and others wished the entire Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

In a video released on the official social media platforms by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Pakistani cricketers extended their wishes and gave important messages to the nation on Eid.

Pakistani skipper Babar, who performed Umrah in the Holy month of Ramadan, also took the opportunity and wished the whole Muslim community on the behalf of his entire team.

“A very happy Eid to all of you from my side and on the behalf of my entire team,” Babar said.

The women’s team captain Bismah Maroof alongside fast bowlers Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, and Shahnawaz Dahani wished Eid Mubarak to all the Muslims around the world and also urged them to remember and take care of the needy people.

Our cricketers have some special Eid wishes and messages for you #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/cP9XMbv1zN

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 3, 2022

 

Whereas, Fawad Alam, Shadab Khan, Nida Dar, ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2021 Fatima, and Usman Qadir also wished ‘Eid Mubarak’ to all the Muslims around the world.

It is pertinent to mention here that Rizwan alongside Hasan and Haris celebrated their Eid in the United Kingdom as the trio alongside other Pakistani cricketers are in action in the ongoing County Championship 2022.

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