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‘I repeated Imran Khan’s 1992 speech’ Ramiz boosts Pakistan before final

MELBOURNE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja disclosed that he reiterated the exact words of former captain Imran Khan’s ‘shortest speech’ ahead of the 1992 World Cup final and advised the Green Shirts to give their best shot in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday. 

Ramiz, who was also a part of the 1992 World Cup winning side, told the reporters on Friday that he met with the team and gave them a reference to that historic final at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) three decades ago.

“That was the shortest speech,” said Ramiz about Imran’s chat with the team before 1992 final. “Because what you are supposed to do has been done. Your technique cannot improve or decay in the next 24 hours. It is a mental game now.”

Ramiz revealed that Imran just asked the team members to step out, enjoy and win the match. “I exactly repeated the words that our captain Imran Khan said to us at that time,” he added.

Talking about the similarities between the 1992 World Cup and the present T20 megaevent, the chairman PCB said that it will be a ‘dream come true’ for him if Pakistan lifts the World Cup on Sunday.

He further went on to say that the Pakistan cricket team were playing as a unit and the players were not taking any kind of pressure.

“Boys are relaxed. They are playing tennis ball cricket inside, bowling bouncers to each and having chit-chats. So they look relaxed and this is how they should be” he stated.

Expressing his opinion on Babar Azam’s leadership skills, Ramiz claimed that it was beyond recognition and that he certainly had the potential to achieve greatness.

“I’ve just told him (Babar) that he has the opportunity right now to achieve greatness and leave behind a legacy. If he lifts the World Cup, nothing could be bigger than that in his career” he said.

It is pertinent to mention here that Babar-led Pakistan will face England in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 final on Sunday at the iconic MCG which has a capacity of approximately 90,000 spectators.

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Ramiz pledges to set up world-class rehab centre in Pakistan

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja has pledged to build a world-class rehabilitation centre in Pakistan for all the athletes of the country. 

Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, the PCB chairman announced that the board would establish a world-class rehab facility in the country which would be open to all the national athletes and not just the cricketers.

The initiative is intended to benefit many national athletes in the future as they presently have to travel abroad for injury rehabilitation.

With national cricketers Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman completing their recoveries, Chairman PCB also expressed gratitude to Dr Zafar and his team, who looked after them in London.

“A big shout out to Dr Zafar & his team at Crystal Palace Football Club for looking after our heroes Fakhar and Afridi. Indebted! To our fans we will set up a world class rehab centre here inshallah that will look after all athletes & not cricketers only.” wrote Ramiz on Twitter.

Earlier on Tuesday, PCB  confirmed that the left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has attained complete recovery and will be available for selection in the side’s warm-up matches of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

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‘Pakistan team isn’t performing bad,’ asserts PCB chairman Ramiz

KARACHI: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) – Ramiz Raja came out in defence of the national men’s cricket team and claimed that the side’s performance is not below par.

Following a 4-3 defeat in the historic T20I home series against England and a frustrating setback in the final of the Asia Cup 2022. The PCB chairman Ramiz defended the team’s performance in recent times and stated: “Pakistan team is not performing poorly.”

“Our team performed exceptionally well. They beat India and qualified for the Asia Cup final and our players won four major ICC awards this year.

“Whereas India, could not even make it to the final. Were they executed?” Ramiz questioned.

PCB chairman then went on to claim that the national side will perform well in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

Ramiz also commented on the upcoming inaugural edition of the Pakistan Junior League (PJL) and claimed that the one-of-its-kind league will aid in bringing talent to the limelight.

“We are thriving to bring forward young talent as we are providing a platform to the children for learning cricket,” Ramiz shared.

“Playing at the international level boosts the morale of the boys and we are confident in bringing talent to the spotlight that will surprise you,” he concluded.

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‘We’ve worked hard to bring England back’ PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja

KARACHI: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) – Ramiz Raja claimed that the cricket board put a lot of effort into persuading the English cricket team to visit the nation after they cancelled their planned tour last year.

Ramiz, upon his arrival at the National Stadium Karachi to witness the first T20I of the seven-match series between Pakistan and England, interacted with the media and asserted that the PCB put in a lot of effort to successfully hosting the side after a gap of almost 17 years.

“This is an important series for the preparation of the World Cup. We tried to bring England back when they were frowned upon and withdrew from the tour, we made it possible with great efforts,” stated Ramiz.

The PCB chairman further commented on the national team’s performances and revealed that he told Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam to try to win every match to keep cricket fans happy.

“First of all, remember that we played the final of the Asia Cup and also beat India. Give this team some room to make errors,” said Ramiz.

“I tell Babar Azam the same thing, saying that supporters have short memories and that you must win every game to win their favour,” he maintained.

It is pertinent to mention here that England set foot in Pakistan to partake in the historic T20I series after a gap of almost 17 years. The side withdrew from their scheduled tour last year following the abandonment of the tour of New Zealand.

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‘Our focus is on the future’ Ramiz on Haris’ selection over Sarfaraz

LAHORE: The Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) – Ramiz Raja opened up on the selection of young wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Haris over Sarfaraz Ahmed in the national team’s squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022, stating the decision seems justified.

PCB Chairman Ramiz while interacting with cricket fans via ‘PCB Fans Forum with Ramiz’ responded to a question regarding former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz’s selection in the national contingent for the ICC T20 World Cup and stated that the plan is to focus on the future plans.

“Haris has been selected in the squad over Sarfaraz by keeping the future plans in mind,” said Ramiz.

“I am not the chief selector but this decision seemed justified to me since Haris is a very talented player,” he maintained.

The PCB Chairman then acknowledged the services of former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz but stressed the team’s future aspirations and hence termed it a ‘difficult decision’.

It is worth noting that before the announcement of the national squad on September 14, various rumours swirled about former captain Sarfaraz being re-inducted into the squad.

The final squad, however, did not feature the 35-year-old wicketkeeper as Haris was included in the reserve players as a concussion replacement to the team’s permanent wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan.

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‘We will take the matter to ICC’ Ramiz over Afghan fans’ enraged behaviour

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ramiz Raja on Thursday announced to raise the issue with International Cricket Council (ICC) about hooliganism and the Afghan team fans’ violent conduct towards Pakistani fans inside the Sharjah stadium after the national team defeated Afghanistan in a nail-biting encounter on Wednesday.

“You don’t identify hooliganism with cricket,” said PCB Chairman during a press conference. “It ruins the atmosphere which cannot be afforded in the cricket”

“This is not the first time that this (incident) has happened. Winning or losing is part of the game. Emotions must be kept in check because if you cannot build such an atmosphere you cannot proceed as cricket playing nation.” he added.

Following the defeat of the Afghan team, disturbing videos of Afghan fans, damaging the stands and assaulting Pakistani fans went viral on social media.

“We’ll definitely write to the ICC and show our concerns because we owe our fans and anything could’ve happened to them. Even our cricket team could have been at risk. We will share our protest with ICC and take action according to the protocols.” he said.

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Ramiz reveals death threats in NA Standing Committee briefing

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja has revealed death threats to his life and hinted at bulletproofing his vehicle for personal safety.

Ramiz, while briefing National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination claimed that he faced death threats and therefore he undertook safety measures accordingly.

“I had a serious death threat,” he said. ” I purchased a vehicle keeping the threat in mind.”

“If I come in a bullet-proof car next time, it will be because of a death threat,” he mentioned in front of committee members.

It is pertinent to mention here that the NA body has summoned the Chairman PCB to get a briefing on the board’s affairs and measures taken by it to improve domestic and international cricket.

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‘Women’s PSL will be held in February’ PCB Chairman Ramiz announces

ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja announced on Monday that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for Women will be held in February.

The PCB Chairman Ramiz, who appeared before the National Assembly Standing committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination made a significant announcement regarding the Women’s PSL and claimed that the marquee league will be held in February next year.

“Women’s PSL will be held in February, whereas, Pakistan Junior League to be held in October,” Ramiz revealed.

Ramiz further briefed the committee regarding the assets of the board and claimed that PCB does not receive a penny from the government.

“We take pride in the fact that the PCB generates all of its own revenue, with the ICC serving as the board’s largest financial backer. Whereas, the reserves of the PCB are at their highest now,” Ramiz stated.

The former cricketer then went on to reveal the amount received by each PSL franchise, following the conclusion of the seventh edition.

“Each PSL franchise received PKR 610 million after the last edition of the league,” he concluded.

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Ramiz likely to brief NA body about PCB affairs, team’s performance

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ramiz Raja will brief the National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) about the board’s affairs and the national team’s performance.

According to sources, the Chairman PCB will attend the NA committee’s upcoming meeting to present a briefing about the measures adopted by the board and the overall performance of the national cricket team.

Meanwhile, the committee had earlier summoned the Chairman PCB to get a briefing about the matters of the board and steps taken by it in connection to the improvement of domestic and international cricket.

It is worth mentioning here that this will be Ramiz’s second briefing to the NA committee as Chairman PCB. Earlier, he briefed the Senate standing committee on IPC in October.

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‘Do I write it on stamp paper?’ Ramiz confident to continue as Chairman

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has denounced the speculations of his removal from the position and claimed that he was not going anywhere.

Speaking at a press conference here today, the incumbent chairman looked confident to continue with his role while briefing about the projects currently underway by the PCB, including Pathway Cricket Programme and Pakistan Junior League (PJL).

“I’m not going anywhere. Do you want me to write it on Stamp paper?,” said Ramiz “I know that you people want me to leave,” he snubbed.

Meanwhile, Ramiz hailed the pathway Cricket Programme as a game-changer for Pakistan cricket and expressed the possibility of fielding three teams at the same time in the future.

“My chairmanship is hinged on this project,” he claimed

“The Pathway Programme will identify and develop new talent. We may even field three teams at the same time in the future,” he added.

He further welcomed the private-owned company for getting on board with the project and claimed that the project will bring out such talented players who could throw and bat with both hands.

“The privately-owned firm will pay for all the coaches and expenditures incurred in this pathway,” he informed.”We will bring out such through this program who can bat and release the throw with both hands.”

Ramiz further revealed the plan for conducting the inaugural edition of PJL as he charged legendary batter Javed Miandad to supervise the league and announced Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, and Darren Sammy to be the icon players of the league,

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