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KARACHI: Former Test captain Javed Miandad thinks that there is no need of Drop-In pitches in Pakistan as the country has natural wickets. 

Speaking to media on the sidelines of a local event here on Saturday, Miandad shared his opinion on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja’s influence on introducing Drop-In pitches.

“I think there is no need of Drop-In pitches in Pakistan. If you know, Drop-In pitches were introduced by Kerry Pecker because he wasn’t given proper ground,” he said.

“Pakistan have proper grounds and wickets so why is there any need of Drop-In Pitches. I think PCB should rethink this and invest in our own wickets. Because on the same wickets, players like me and other greats played for years,” he added.

It must be noted here that PCB chairman announced to bring 2 Drop-In pitches worth 37 crores in Pakistan with the help of a sponsor. One pitch will be installed in Karachi and the other in Lahore.

According to Raja’s vision, these pitches will help Pakistani players’ preparations for playing Australian and New Zealand conditions.

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LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board, Ramiz Raja addressed in Pakistan Super League season 7 draft, 2022.

Ramiz, while addressing the PSL 7 draft, said the connection between the cricket board and franchise owners is very crucial.

“The talent of our system can grow with the help of the franchises. I hope the franchises will bring more power with leadership,” Ramiz said.

“We have to make PSL bigger every year. We keep having meetings with the franchises, in this regard,” he added.

Ramiz is hopeful to improvise the league by introducing a new model.

“We will bring more money, a better package, and a better model. Our league is among the best leagues in the world, we will soon make announcements, which will take our cricket forward,” he said.

Ramiz is also keen on providing quality pitches in the domestic circuit.

“The pitches in domestic cricket have been disappointing if the pitches are not up to the mark, then we will not be able to succeed on away tours,” he said.

“Will bring thirty hybrid pitches, while agreed for two drop-in pitches. One will be pitched in Karachi and one will be laid in Lahore,” he concluded.

Ramiz also said that we need to do much more to help the system grow and flourish.

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LAHORE: In a meeting with domestic officials, Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) – Ramiz Raja had a detailed discussion to execute an attacking mindset among the players.

Following the less-result-oriented matches in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22, the PCB chairman discussed bringing foreign coaches in domestic cricket.

According to sources, a proposal has been presented to appoint foreign coaches in the domestic circuit. Raja conducted a detailed conversation with board officials on this proposal.

It should be noted here that only four of the 18 matches in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy were result-oriented.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Ramiz Raja ensured that no team will refuse to come to Pakistan to play in Asia Cup 2023 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

While briefing to media, Ramiz said all the cricket boards and International Cricket Council (ICC) have recognized the importance of Pakistan cricket and ensured improved response in the future.

“We had a long chat in ICC meeting over the stance of Pakistan. Every cricket board was present there and they accepted the fact that Pakistan did everything to improve. After a lot of discussions, Pakistan got the hosting rights of Champions Trophy 2025,” he said.

“Let’s hope for the best and I am sure no team will refuse to come here. Our focus now is to work hard and deliver as strongly as possible,” he added.

It must be noted here that Pakistan will also host Asia Cup in 2023 before the all-important T20 World Cup next year in Australia.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja is happy with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and other cricket boards recognizing the importance of Pakistan’s cricket. 

While speaking to the press of Pakistan, Ramiz explained the importance of getting the hosting rights of an ICC event after almost 25 years.

“It’s a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s cricket. It will revamp the whole system and Pakistan will get international representation through it,” he said.

“We succeed in putting strong stance of Pakistan after two back-to-back blows coming from the withdrawal of New Zealand and England from Pakistan tour. We tried hard to clear our stance after that, we told everyone that it wasn’t our mistake. I am happy that ICC and other boards recognized our narrative and now Pakistan has been given the hosting rights of Champions Trophy 2025,” he shared.

Meanwhile, Ramiz elaborated on the challenges they will have to face after getting the hosting rights of one of the mega ICC events.

“It is not easy for us to put things in the right order to successfully host this event. We need to work really hard, there is very limited space for errors. We need to mend our infrastructure, our talent, and administration, all in a very limited time,” he said.

It must be noted here that Pakistan will also host Asia Cup in 2023 before the all-important T20 World Cup next year in Australia.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja believes that hosting Champions Trophy 2025 will be a huge booster for the country’s cricket. 

In a video interview after ICC confirmed giving hosting rights of Champions Trophy 2025 to Pakistan, Ramiz said it will be a major breakthrough for every cricket fan and follower in the country.

“I am pleased no-end with the ICC’s decision to select Pakistan as a host nation for one of their elite tournaments. By allocating a major global event to Pakistan, the ICC has expressed complete confidence and faith in our management and operational capabilities and skills,

“We have continued to demonstrate how a great host we are and through the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, we will again showcase our passion and love for the sport as this event will be a boon to the millions of home fans, who will see world class teams and their favourite international players from close quarters,

“We not only endeavour to plan and deliver a world-class event, we will also prepare and field a strong and formidable side that can perform and entertain our home fans. We saw during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign how the nation got united and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at home will be another opportunity to further strengthen that bond as we defend the title,” the PCB chairman said.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja shared his plans to launch a Pakistan Super League (PSL)-like franchise league for U19 and women cricketers. 

In a video statement after meeting with England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s CEO Tom Harrison here on Tuesday, Ramiz said ECB has shown interest in franchise league for women and U19 cricketers.

“I have pitched my plan of introducing PSL-like league for U19 and women cricketers in front of ECB’s officials. They liked this idea and ensured working together on this,” he said.

ٹام ہیریسن کا پاکستان آنا خوش آئند ہے، چیئرمین پی سی بی رمیز راجہ کی مستقبل کے منصوبوں پر گفتگو pic.twitter.com/mtJgNN1OZ8

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 9, 2021

“I hope this will bring a lot of opportunities for the U19 and women cricketers. And, we will be the first doing it so there are chances of more countries taking interest in this venture,” he added.

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KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja congratulated the national team for winning T20 World Cup contest against arch-rivals India by 10 wickets. 

While joining the nationwide celebration, the PCB chairman took to Twitter to back up the national players for clinching their first-ever T20 World Cup match against India.

“Alhamdolillah. It’s the first one, the most magnificent one but remember journey has just begun.. such a proud moment for all Pakistanis and thank you boys for providing us this moment to cherish,” he wrote.

Alhamdolilla…It’s the first one, the most magnificent one but remember journey has just begun.. such a proud moment for all Pakistanis and thank you boys for providing us this moment to cherish.#PakistanZindabad

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) October 24, 2021

Pakistanis were waiting for a long time to watch their team beat arch-rivals India in a World Cup contest. It happened today at Dubai International Stadium when Babar and Rizwan helped the green shirts chase down 152 runs with 13 balls to spare and 10 wickets in hand.

It was India’s first 10-wickets defeat in T20Is and Pakistan’s first-ever victory with this margin in the shorter format.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja directed national team players to stay away from social media before their T20 World Cup’s contest against arch-rivals India.

Ramiz talked to the players via an online link to motivate them for their high-octane game against India, scheduled on October 24 in Dubai.

“Be calm and play fearless cricket in the ground. Don’t think about the result, just go and put whatever you have,” the PCB chairman told players.

“Avoid social media for a while. Stay away from analysis regarding the match on media and social media. Just focus on the game and keep yourself calm,” the chairman directed.

It must be noted here that Pakistan and India are meeting each other after almost two years. They last played against each other in ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja has announced that he won’t take a single penny from the cricket board during his three-year tenure.

He stated while addressing the presidents of the clubs of Central Punjab’s region at the National High-Performance Center (NHPC). “Respect and honor should be preferred over money. I left my commentary career for this [Chairman] role and I won’t charge a single rupee during my tenure.”

Meanwhile, Ramiz told club presidents to come straight to him if there are facing any problems. “Be aware of the problems of clubs. You guys don’t have to go anywhere, come straight to my room. The doors of PCB are always open for you.”

Ramiz once again emphasized the problems at the grassroot level and opined that during his tenure everyone should think of making Pakistan cricket better.

“There are many problems. The quality of pitches and coaches are not good. The level of college and school cricket needs improvement. One thing I assure you all that merit will not be thrown in the trash until I am here,” he added.

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