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Azhar Mahmood Named Pakistan Head Coach For New Zealand T20I Series | Cricket News
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Azhar Mahmood Named Pakistan Head Coach For New Zealand T20I Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former fast bowler Azhar Mahmood has been named as the head coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. The five-match T20I series will start on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will conclude on April 27 at the Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore. "Azhar represented Pakistan in 164 internationals, taking 162 wickets and scoring 2,421 runs," PCB said in an official statement.Azhar's previous assignment with the Pakistan men's cricket team was from 2016-2019 when he was the bowling coach.Meanwhile, Wahab Riaz has been named senior team manager, with Mohammad Yousuf as batting coach. Saeed Ajmal, who was the bowling coach on the last tours of Australia and New Zealand,...
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Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Selector Wahab Riaz Does U-Turn On Haris Rauf | Cricket News
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Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Selector Wahab Riaz Does U-Turn On Haris Rauf | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan chief selector Wahab Riaz, who had slammed fast bowler Haris Rauf for opting out of the Test series in Australia, has now defended the NOC given to him to play in the Big Bash down under. Wahab, while announcing the Pakistan Test squad for the series last month had criticised Haris, for not making himself available for selection for the three games in Australia.While talking to media on Saturday, Wahab stated that the PCB has orchestrated this NOC to ensure Haris remains in optimal form in the lead up to the T20 series in New Zealand."From now until the New Zealand series, there is a gap of 1.5 months during which Haris Rauf isn't playing any cricket. His contract with Cricket Australia for the Big Bash comprises only 5 games."Considering the thought that there won't be a...
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Pakistan Chief Selector’s “India Example” As PCB Withdraws Salman Butt Appointment | Cricket News
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Pakistan Chief Selector’s “India Example” As PCB Withdraws Salman Butt Appointment | Cricket News

[ad_1] Salman Butt has been following Pakistan cricket from close quarters since his retirement.© X (Twitter)Amid backlash over former captain Salman Butt's appointment as a consultant to newly-appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the decision to remove the former player his role with immediate effect. Butt was one of three former players, along with Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar, hired by the board to assist Riaz. The uproar was over Butt's involvement in a match-fixing scandal in 2010 which saw the player being banned from cricket for 10 years by the ICC.After serving his ban, Butt featured in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the domestic circuit, before working as a cricket analyst for various media houses across the country.While the PCB clar...
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“Don’t Hold A Press Conference After…”: Wasim Akram’s Cheeky Advice For PCB | Cricket News
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“Don’t Hold A Press Conference After…”: Wasim Akram’s Cheeky Advice For PCB | Cricket News

[ad_1] Legendary Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Wasim Akram© X (formerly Twitter)New Delhi :Pakistan's iconic pacer, Wasim Akram, slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to sack Salman Butt after 24 hours of his appointment as the consultant to Chief Selector Wahab Riaz. Wasim took to X, slammed the PCB for their decision to remove Butt and stated that the board should stick to their decision. "Don't hold a press conference after every three minutes. Stick to your decision. You [PCB] should be aware of the consequences of your decision [...] Think before [you make a decision]. Be brave," Akram said in a video he shared on X. Wahab Riaz convened a press conference on Saturday to announce that Butt's name was withdrawn from the consulting panel with immediate effect, accordi...
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Pakistan Cricket Board Includes Salman Butt In National Selection Panel | Cricket News
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Pakistan Cricket Board Includes Salman Butt In National Selection Panel | Cricket News

[ad_1] In a major development, the Pakistan Cricket Board has included tainted former captain Salman Butt in the national selection panel ahead of Pakistan's five-match T20I series against New Zealand next year. The 39-year-old, who made a successful return to cricket in 2016 after serving a five year ban for spot-fixing, has been named along with former teammates Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum as consultant members to the recently-appointed chief selector, Wahab Riaz.Butt was suspended for five years for his role in spot-fixing during the Pakistan and England Test match in August, 2010.After returning to cricket in 2016, Butt enjoyed a lot of success as a batter and captain in domestic competitions but was never considered for the national team again even though his partner in crim...
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Pakistan Cricket Board Unwilling To Grant NOC To World Cup Star Anytime Soon, BBL Participation Delayed: Report | Cricket News
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Pakistan Cricket Board Unwilling To Grant NOC To World Cup Star Anytime Soon, BBL Participation Delayed: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Pakistan Cricket team© AFPThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to delay the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) of pacer Haris Rauf for his participation in the Big Bash League (BBL). Rauf's NOC certificate is likely to be delayed till December 11, four days after the start of the league. However, there is no confirmation that the NOC will be issued to the pacer immediately after, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. The PCB wants the 30-year-old pacer to take part in the National T20 Cup in Pakistan, which will end on December 10, for which the apex body of the 'Men in Green' is holding the NOC certificate of the fast bowler, as per ESPNcricinfo.Recently, Pakistan chief selector Wahab Riaz attacked speedster Haris Rauf for backing out from the forthcoming Austr...
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Haris Rauf Opts Out Of Australia Tour. Pakistan Chief Selector Issues Stern Warning | Cricket News
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Haris Rauf Opts Out Of Australia Tour. Pakistan Chief Selector Issues Stern Warning | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf pulled out of the Test series against Australia, driving chief selector Wahab Riaz to issue a warning to players to prioritise national duties and any non-compliance will lead to them getting sidelined. Riaz announced an 18-member squad for the three Test series in Australia on Monday and said Rauf needed to make a sacrifice and play for Pakistan. “Two days back he (Haris) told us that he was available for the Test series and last night he said he had worries over his workload and fitness issues so he was not available,” said Riaz.The former fast bowler said he along with Muhammad Hafeez, the newly-appointed Director of Pakistan team, had a detailed chat with Rauf.“I and Hafeez spoke to him (Rauf) in detail and told him that both the captain and coa...
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Wahab Riaz Named Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Selector After Resignation Of Inzamam-Ul-Haq | Cricket News
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Wahab Riaz Named Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Selector After Resignation Of Inzamam-Ul-Haq | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday named the country's former fast bowler Wahab Riaz as their new chief selector, a week after accepting the resignation of legendary batter and ex-captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. Inzamam had on October 30 resigned as the chairman of the national selection committee after the PCB initiated an inquiry to probe if his association with a company that manages a number of national team players amounted to conflict of interest. The 38-year-old Riaz's first assignment will be to select the squads for the Test tour of Australia and the T20I rubber in New Zealand.Pakistan will play their Test series in Australia from 14 December to 7 January and a five-match T20I away series against New Zealand from January 12 to 21.The PCB is expected to announce the other nation...
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India vs Pakistan: Not Virat Kohli! Ex-Pakistan Pacer Warns Babar And Co About This India Batter Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash | Cricket News
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India vs Pakistan: Not Virat Kohli! Ex-Pakistan Pacer Warns Babar And Co About This India Batter Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash | Cricket News

[ad_1] Representational image© AFPThe much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 is just round the corner and fans cannot wait for the two teams to resume their rivalry on the field. With the two sides not playing bilateral series for almost a decade, the only chance that fans have of watching these two teams face each other are continental and International Cricket Council (ICC) competitions. Ahead of the match, former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz pointed out the Indian cricket team batter that can prove to be a key asset against Pakistan when the two teams come face-to-face on Saturday."Pakistan have to find a way to dismiss Rohit Sharma early. He has consistently scored big against Pakistan. Babar and Imam need to see off India's new ball burst," Riaz said o...
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Pakistan Pacer Wahab Riaz Announces Retirement From International Cricket, Will Continue To Play Franchise Leagues | Cricket News
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Pakistan Pacer Wahab Riaz Announces Retirement From International Cricket, Will Continue To Play Franchise Leagues | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, August 16. Wahab, who last played for Pakistan in December 2020, was appointed as the caretaker Sports Minister of Pakistan's Punjab Province. The 38-year-old, however, will continue to play franchise cricket across the globe. In his international career, Wahab played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is, picking a total of 237 wickets across formats. Taking to Twitter, Wahab announced his decision to bid adieu to international cricket, and thanked everyone associated with him in his journey."Stepping off the international pitch. After an incredible journey, I've decided to retire from international cricket. Big thank you to PCB, my family, coaches, mentors, teammates, fans, and everyone who supp...
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