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Nasir Ali to lead Green Shirts, Games to start on August 17 in BirminghamAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Nasir Ali category B players will lead the national team in the forthcoming IBSA Blind World Games 2023, as the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) named a 17-man squad for the Birmingham trip next month. Babar Munir will be the deputy of Nasir Ali in the prestigious international fixture.According to an official of PBCC, Pakistan Blind Cricket Team will visit the United Kingdom (UK) to participate in IBSA Blind World Games scheduled to be held from August 17 to 27, 2023 in Birmingham UK. After the approval of Syed Sultan Shah Chairman of PBCC named the team players and officials. Also, Syed Sultan Shah will tour with the team in the capacity of President of the World Blind Cricket and the Head of the Pakistan Blind Cricket delegation.Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) selected 17 players for the games and three officials will also accompany the national squad. IBSA World Games will host 11 sports and competitions. World Blind Cricket Ltd and IBSA agreed to add Cricket for the visually impaired men and women for the first time ever in the IBSA World Games 2023. Names of Players:Zafar Iqbal (B1), Riasat Khan (B1), Mohammad Shahzaib (B1), Fakhar Abbas (B1), Mohammad Salman (B1), Mohammad Asif (B1), Nisar Ali (Captain-B2), Badar Munir (Vice-Captain-B2), Shahzeb Haider (B2), Anees Javed (B2), Moain Aslam (B2), Naimat Ullah (B2), Matiullah (B3), Mohsin Khan (B3), Kamran Akhter (B3), Akmal Hayyat (B3),                Israr Hassan (B3)Officials: Mohammad Jameel (Head Coach), Maher Mohammad Yousaf Haroon (Coach),            Tahir Mehmood Butt (Trainer/Umpire).

Sports Bulletin ReportBulawayo (Zimbabwe): Netherlands thrashed Scotland by 4 wickets in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on Thursday.Netherlands captain won the toss and decided to field first. Scotland’s team made 277 for 9 in 50 overs. Brandon McMullen was the top scorer with 106 runs off 110 balls. He hit 11 boundaries and 3 sixes. Richie Berrington made 64 runs with the help of 3 fours and 2 sixes, and Tomas Mackintosh smashed 38 runs with 5 fours. Bas de Leede (5 for 52), Ryan Klein (2 for 59), and Logan van Beek (1 for 49) were successful bowlers for the Netherlands. In reply, the Netherlands made 278 for 9 runs in 42.5 overs. Bas de Leede was the top scorer with 123 runs. He hits 7 boundaries and 5 sixes. Vikramjit Singh made 40 runs with 6 fours, and Saqib Zulfiqar smashed 33 runs with the help of 3 fours and 1 six. Michael Leask (2 for 42), Chris Greaves (1 for 18), and Mark Watt (1 for 63) were Wicket-taker bowlers for Scotland. Bas de Leede got “the man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:Scotland (Batting): 277 for 9 in 50 oversBrandon McMullen (106 runs, 110 balls, 4x11, 6x3), Richie Berrington (64 runs, 84 balls, 4x3, 6x2), Tomas Mackintosh (38 runs not out, 28 balls, 4x5, 6x0)Netherland (Bowling)Bas de Leede (5 for 52), Ryan Klein (2 for 59), Logan van Beek (1 for 49)Netherland (Batting): 278 for 6 runs in 42.5 oversBas de Leede (123 runs, 92 balls, 4x7, 6x5), Vikramjit Singh (40 runs, 49 balls, 4x6, 6x0), Saqib Zulfiqar (33 runs not out, 32 balls, 4x3, 6x1)Scotland (Bowling)Michael Leask (2 for 42), Chris Greaves (1 for 18), Mark Watt (1 for 63)

Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe): United Arabs Emirates (UAE) overcame the United States of America (USA) by one run in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match after a thriller contest here at Harare Sports Club Zimbabwe on Thursday.UAE captain Monak Patel won the toss and decided to bat first. The UAE team made 308 for 4 in 50 overs. Asif Khan played a blistering innings of 151 runs, as he wasted 145 balls. He hit 12 boundaries and 6 sixes. Aryansh Sharma played a superb innings of 57 runs with the help of 6 fours and 2 sixes, and Basil Hameed scored 44 runs off 43 balls, as he smashed 2 fours and 1 six. Ali Khan (2 for 61), Saurabh Netravalkar (1 for 42), and Nosthush Kenjige (1 for 59) were wicket-taker bowlers for the USA.In reply, the USA could 307 for 9 runs in 50 overs. Aaron Jones was the top scorer with 75 runs. He hit 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Gajanand Singh made 69 runs with 8 fours and 2 sixes, and Skipper Monank Patel smashed 61 runs with the help of 3 fours and 1 six. Sanchit Sharma (3 for 37), Ali Naseer (2 for 55), and Junaid Siddique (2 for 68) were Wicket-taker bowlers for UAE. Asif Khan got the “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:UAE (Batting):308 for 4 runs in 50 oversAsif Khan (151 runs not out, 145 balls, 4x12, 6x6), Aryansh Sharma (57 runs, 72 balls, 4x6, 6x2), Basil Hameed (44 runs, 43 balls, 4x2, 6x1)USA (Bowling)Ali Khan (2 for 61), Saurabh Netravalkar (1 for 42), Nosthush Kenjige (1 for 59)USA (Batting):307 for 9 runs in 50 oversAaron Jones (75 runs, 103 balls, 4x4, 6x2), Gajanand Singh (69 runs, 44 balls, 4x8, 6x2), Monank Patel (61 runs, 66 balls, 4x3, 6x1)UAE (Bowling)Sanchit Sharma (3 for 37), Ali Naseer (2 for 55), Junaid Siddique (2 for 68)

Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe): West Indies thrashed Oman by 7 wickets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match here at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.West Indies Captain Shai Hope won the toss and decided to field first. The Oman batters totaled 221 for 9 in 50 overs. Suraj Kamar was the best performer with 53 runs. He hit 5 fours and 1 six during his innings. Shoaib Khan made 50 runs with the help of 5 boundaries and 1 six, and Kashyap Prajapati contributed 31 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Romario Shepherd (3 for 44), Kyle Mayers (2 for 31), Kevin Sinclair (1 for 42) were wicket- taker bowlers for West Indies.In reply, Caribbean batters got their target of 222 runs in 39.4 overs. Brandon King hit a ton laced with 15 boundaries. Skipper Shai Hope scored 63 runs with 4 fours while Keacy Pooran managed 19 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Kaleemullah (1 for 49), Bilal Khan (1 for 54) were wicket-taker bowlers for Oman. Brandon King got “Man of the Match” award.Summarized Scorecard:Oman (Batting):221 for 9 runs in 50 oversSuraj Kamar (53 runs not out, 65 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Shoaib Khan (50 runs, 54 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Kashyap Prajapati (31 runs, 45 balls, 4x2, 6x1)West Indies (Bowling)Romario Shepherd (3 for 44), Kyle Mayers (2 for 31), Kevin Sinclair (1 for 42)West Indies(Batting): 222 for 3 runs in 39.4 oversBrandon King (100 runs, 104 balls, 4x15, 6x0), Shai Hope (63 runs not out, 65 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Keacy Pooran (19 runs not out, 14 balls, 4x2, 6x1)Oman(Bowlers)Kaleemullah (1 for 49), Bilal Khan (1 for 54)

Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe): Ireland beat Nepal by 2 wickets in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 here at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.Ireland Captain Andy Balbirnie won the toss and decided to field first against Nepal. Nepal batters aggregated 268 for 9 in 50 overs. Gulsan Jha was the top scorer with 57 runs with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes. Arjun Saud made 48 runs with 3 boundaries and 2 sixes, and Kushal Malla was another notable contributor with 44 runs. He hit 5 fours and 2 sixes. Craig Young (2 for 36), Mark Adair (2 for 47), Barry McCarthy (2 for 63) were wicket- taker bowlers for Ireland.Ireland achieved their target of 269 runs in 49.2 overs. Curtis Campher was the top scorer with 62 runs with the help of 8 boundaries and 1 six, Harry Tector hit 60 runs with 4 fours and 2 sixes, George Dockrell smashed 33 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Karan KC (4 for 58), Kishore Mahato (2 for 55), Gulsan Jha (1 for 42) were wicket-taker bowlers for Nepal. Curtis Campher achieved the award of the Man of the Match.Summarized Scorecard:Nepal (Batting): 268 for 9 runs in 50 oversGulsan Jha (57 runs not out, 42 balls, 4x4, 6x3), Arjun Saud (48 runs, 84 balls, 4x3, 6x2), Kushal Malla (44 runs, 38 balls, 4x5, 6x2)Ireland (Bowling)Craig Young (2 for 36), Mark Adair (2 for 47), Barry McCarthy (2 for 63)Ireland (Batting): 269 for 8 runs in 49.2 oversCurtis Campher (62 runs, 59 balls, 4x8, 6x1), Harry Tector (60 runs, 76 balls, 4x4, 6x2), George Dockrell (33 runs, 47 balls, 4x2, 6x1)Nepal (Bowling)Karan KC (4 for 58), Kishore Mahato (2 for 55), Gulsan Jha (1 for 42) 

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The skills camp for the female cricketers will start on July 5 back-to-back in Lahore and Karachi under the banner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which will be concluded on July 17, 2023.According to the media department of PCB, the 1st phase of the skills camp will take place at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore from 5 to 9 July where 20 players from Lahore and adjoining areas, will take part, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and abilities.Following the completion of the five-day Lahore leg, the focus will shift to Karachi as Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre will be the venue for the camp from 13 to 17 July. The players for the Karachi camp will be announced in due course.Names of players: Aliya Riaz, Amber Kainat, Anam Amin, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Dua Majid, Fatima Khan, Gul Feroza, Lubna Behram, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Nida Dar, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda AkhtarCoaching staff: Mark Coles (head coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Saleem Jaffer (bowing coach), Mauhtashim Rashid (fielding coach), Zubair Ahmed (analyst), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Hussain Mirza (strength and conditioning coach) 

Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK): England Women and England Men to play concurrent white-ball series against Pakistan to open the international summer. England Women return to high-capacity venues including Edgbaston, Headingley, The Ageas Bowl, The Kia Oval and Lord’s.England Men host Pakistan Men in four IT20s before flying out to defend their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in the United States and Caribbean. England Men to play three-match Test Series against West Indies Men and Sri Lanka Men. England Women host New Zealand Women in a three-match ODI Series and a five-match IT20 Series. England Men to end summer with eight white-ball matches against Australia Men.England Men will begin their Test summer following their return from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, when they host both West Indies Men (July 10-30) and Sri Lanka Men (August 21 – September 10). Each series will be three Tests.Women’s IT20 Series v Pakistan WomenMay 11: 1stWomen’s IT20 – Edgbaston, BirminghamMay 17: 2ndWomen’s IT20 – The County Ground, NorthamptonMay 19: 3rdWomen’s IT20 – Headingley, LeedsWomen’s ODI Series v Pakistan WomenMay 23: 1stWomen’s One-Day International – The Incora County Ground, DerbyMay 26: 2ndWomen’s One-Day International – The Cooper Associates County Ground, TauntonMay 29: 3rdWomen’s One-Day International – The Cloud County Ground, ChelmsfordWomen’s ODI Series v New Zealand WomenJune 26: 1stWomen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-StreetJune 29: 2ndWomen’s One-Day International – New Road, WorcesterJuly 3: 3rdWomen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, BristolWomen’s IT20 Series v New Zealand WomenJuly 6: 1stWomen’s IT20 – The Ageas Bowl, SouthamptonJuly 9: 2ndWomen’s IT20 – The 1stCentral County Ground, HoveJuly 11: 3rdWomen’s IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, St LawrenceJuly 13: 4thWomen’s IT20 – The Kia Oval, LondonJuly 17: 5thWomen’s IT20, Lord’s, LondonMen’s IT20 Series v Pakistan MenMay 22: 1stMen’s IT20 – Headingley, LeedsMay 25: 2ndMen’s IT20 – Edgbaston, BirminghamMay 28: 3rdMen’s IT20 – Sophia Gardens, CardiffMay 30: 4thMen’s IT20 – The Kia OvalMen’s Test Series v West Indies MenJuly 10-14: 1stMen’s Test – Lord’s, LondonJuly 18-22: 2ndMen’s Test – Trent Bridge, NottinghamJuly 26-30: 3rdMen’s Test – Edgbaston, BirminghamMen’s Test Series v Sri Lanka MenAug 21-25: 1stMen’s Test – Emirates Old Trafford, ManchesterAug 29 – Sept 2: 2ndMen’s Test – Lord’s, LondonSept 6-10: 3rdMen’s Test – The Kia OvalMen’s IT20 Series v Australia MenSept 11: 1stMen’s IT20 – The Ageas Bowl, SouthamptonSept 13: 2ndMen’s IT20 – Sophia Gardens, CardiffSept 15: 3rdMen’s IT20 – Emirates Old Trafford, ManchesterMen’s ODI Series v Australia MenSept 19: 1stMen’s One-Day International – Trent Bridge, NottinghamSept 21: 2ndMen’s One-Day International - Headingley, LeedsSept 24: 3rdMen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-StreetSept 27: 4thMen’s One-Day International – Lord’s, LondonSept 29: 5thMen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol

Men’s team to play 4 T20Is, Women play 3 T20Is and 3 One Day InternationalsSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan’s men’s and women’s cricket teams will visit England next year to play a bilateral white-ball cricket series before the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA). Men’s team will play 4 T20Is while Women’s team will contest in 3 T20Is and 3 One Day Internationals during the trip.Before visiting United Kingdom (UK), Green Shirts will play a three-T20I series against the Netherlands and two-T20I series against Ireland. Pakistan women’s squad will also tour England in May 2024 for three T20Is and three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixtures.The tour will commence with the first T20I in Birmingham on May 11, 2024. England is ranked second and Pakistan seventh in the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings, while Pakistan (10 points) is currently third in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 and England seventh (six points) with one less series of three ODIs.Schedule (Women’s Series)May 11. 2024: 1st T20I at Edgbaston, BirminghamMay 17, 2024: 2nd T20I at The County Ground, Northampton May 19, 2024: 3rd T20I at Headingley, Leeds May 23, 2024: 1st ODI –DerbyMay 26, 2024: 2nd ODI at TauntonMay 29, 2024: 3rd ODI at Chelmsford Schedule (Men’s Series)May 22, 2024: 1st T20I at Headingley, Leeds May 25, 2024: 2nd T20I at Edgbaston, Birmingham May 28, 2024: 3rd T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff May 30, 2024: 4th T20I at The Oval, London

Sports Bulletin ReportBulawayo (Zimbabwe): An aggressive innings of 93 runs by Dhananjaya de Silva helped his team Sri Lanka to beat the Netherlands by 21 runs in an International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier match at Bulawayo Sports Club Zimbabwe on Friday.Sri Lanka’s Captain won the toss and elected to bat first against the Netherlands. Sri Lankan batters scored 213 in 47.4 overs. Dhananjaya de Silva was the top scorer with 93 runs with the help of 8 boundaries and 2 sixes, Dimuth Karunaratne made 33 runs with 2 fours, Mahesh Theekshana smashed 28 runs with 1 four. Logan van Beek (3 for 26), and Saqib Zulfiqar (2 for 48) were only two wicket-taker bowlers for the Netherlands.While the Netherlands could make 192 runs in 40 overs. Skipper Scott Edwards was the top scorer with 67 runs not out with the help of 4 fours and 2 sixes, Wesley Barresi made 52 runs with 6 boundaries and 1 six, Bas de Leede scored 41 runs with 3 fours. Mahesh Theekshana (3 for 31), Wanindu Hasaranga (2 for 53) were wicket-taker bowlers for Sri Lanka. Dhananjaya de Silva was judged the player of the match.Summarized Scorecard:Sri Lanka (Batting): 213 runs all out in 47.4 oversDhananjaya de Silva (93 runs, 111 balls, 4x8, 6x2) Dimuth Karunaratne (33runs, 51balls, 4x2, 6x0) Mahesh Theekshana (28runs, 47balls ,4x1, 6x0)Netherlands (Bowling): Logan van Beek (3 for 26), Saqib Zulfiqar (2 for 48)Netherlands (Batting): 192 all out in 40 oversScott Edwards (67 runs not out, 68 balls, 4x4, 6x2), Wesley Barresi (52runs, 50 balls, 4x6, 6x1), Bas de Leede (41runs, 53 balls, 4x3, 6x0)Sri Lanka (Bowling):Mahesh Theekshana (3 for 31), Wanindu Hasaranga (2 for 53)

England, New Zealand to play the opener fixture: Pakistan to meet India on October 15 in Ahmedabad Sports Bulletin ReportMumbai (India):-The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the schedule for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 at a ‘Countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’ event in Mumbai, as Ahmedabad will host World Cup opener between the finalist teams of 2019 world cup England and New Zealand on October 5.As many as 10 teams feature in what will be the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, to be played across 10 venues from 5 October to 19 November, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final and also high voltage contest between two traditional foes nation India and Pakistan on October 15, 2023.Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune are other hosts of the international cricket nation. Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram will join Hyderabad in hosting the practice games.Eight teams have qualified for the 46-day event through the Cricket World Cup Super League while the final two spots will be taken by the finalists of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier taking place in Zimbabwe.The tournament retains the round-robin format of last time with all teams playing against each other for a total of 45 league matches. There are six day matches which will start at 10h30 Indian Standard Time (IST) while all other matches, including the knockouts, will be day-night fixtures starting at 14h00 IST.The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, to be played in Mumbai on 15 November and in Kolkata on 16 November. The semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice said:“We are delighted to release the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule which is always a huge occasion ahead of any global event.“Hundreds of millions of fans around the world will be part of what we hope will be the greatest ever Men’s Cricket World Cup and we know in India the teams will enjoy a unique electric atmosphere concluding with the winners lifting the trophy in the biggest cricket stadium in the world in Ahmedabad.”BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said:“It’s a matter of great honour and pride to be hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in different cities across India, showcasing the rich diversity of our country.“The fervour and passion for cricket in India is unique. I am sure fans both here and abroad would be looking forward to the tournament’s return to India for the first time since 2011, when our team became the first to lift the trophy on home soil.“I wish all the teams the very best in their preparations and look forward to hosting what promises to be another exciting tournament.”ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule by Venues:Ahmedabad5 October – England vs New Zealand15 October – India vs Pakistan4 November – England vs Australia10 November – South Africa vs Afghanistan19 November – FinalHyderabad6 October – Pakistan vs Qualifier 19 October – New Zealand vs Qualifier 112 October – Pakistan vs Qualifier 2Dharamsala7 October – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Day Game)10 October – England vs Bangladesh16 October – South Africa vs Qualifier 122 October – India vs New Zealand29 October – Australia vs New Zealand (Day Game)Delhi7 October – South Africa vs Qualifier 211 October – India vs Afghanistan15 October – England vs Afghanistan25 October – Australia vs Qualifier 16 November – Bangladesh vs Qualifier 2Chennai8 October – India vs Australia14 October – New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Day Game)18 October – New Zealand vs Afghanistan23 October – Pakistan vs Afghanistan27 October – Pakistan vs South AfricaLucknow13 October – Australia vs South Africa17 October – Australia vs Qualifier 221 October – Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 (Day Game)29 October – India vs England3 November – Qualifier 1 vs AfghanistanPune19 October – India vs Bangladesh30 October – Afghanistan vs Qualifier 21 November – New Zealand vs South Africa8 November – England vs Qualifier 112 November – Australia vs Bangladesh (Day Game)Bengaluru20 October – Australia vs Pakistan26 October – England vs Qualifier 24 November – New Zealand vs Pakistan (Day Game)9 November – New Zealand vs Qualifier 211 November – India vs Qualifier 1Mumbai21 October – England vs South Africa24 October – South Africa vs Bangladesh2 November – India vs Qualifier 27 November – Australia vs Afghanistan15 November – Semifinal 1Kolkata28 October – Qualifier 1 vs Bangladesh31 October – Pakistan vs Bangladesh5 November – India vs South Africa12 November – England vs Pakistan16 November – Semifinal 2