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Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday (May 2, 2023) revealed the complete schedule for the West Indies Men’s 2023 International Home Series against England, which will be commenced from the first week of December 2023.According to a press release, English team will start the tour in Antigua with two CG United ODIs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on 3 and 6 December 2023. The third match of three-match series will be played at Kensington Oval, Barbados on 9 December. The tour will be concluded in the week before Christmas with the fourth and fifth T20Is at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, which will be hosting a fixture between West Indies and England for the first time on 19 and 21 December and the first time that England has played on the island since 2009.Schedule (ODI Matches):1. December 3, 2023: CG United ODI, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua2. December 6, 2023: 2nd CG United ODI, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua3. December 9, 2023: CG United ODI, Kensington Oval, BarbadosSchedule (T20I Matches):1. December 12, 2023: Kensington Oval, Barbados2. December 14, 2023: Grenada National Stadium, Grenada3. December 16, 2023: Grenada National Stadium, Grenada4. December 19, 2023: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad5. December 21, 2023: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Imran Butt-led Pakistan Shaheens will start their Zimbabwe tour on May 3, 2023 with a four-day match at Kwekwe Sports Centre. Pakistan Shaheens had gone through an 11-day camp at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi and later took part in an additional two-day camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on 28 and 29 April prior to their departure to Zimbabwe.The squad includes 16 players and four reserve players. Six players apart from the captain and Test cricketer Imran Butt have already represented Pakistan in international cricket. These include Hussain Talat (1 ODI, 18 T20Is), Kamran Ghulam (1 ODI), Mir Hamza (3 Tests), Mohammad Ali (2 Tests), Shahnawaz Dahani (2 ODIs, 11 T20Is) and Saim Ayub (8 T20Is).Captain Imran Butt said:“We have had a rigorous training camp for the Pakistan Shaheens team ahead of our tour to Zimbabwe. The players have put in a lot of hard work and effort to prepare for this important series.“The side consists of experienced and young players. We have some very talented individuals in the side who are eager to showcase their skills on the international stage.“The team is in good spirits and looking forward to the challenge of playing in Zimbabwe. We are confident that we have the right mix of players to put up a strong performance.”Pakistan Shaheens:Imran Butt (captain) (Lahore), Hussain Talat (vice-captain) (Lahore), Aamir Jamal (Islamabad), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (Quetta), Haseebullah (Quetta), Kamran Ghulam (Peshawar), Mehran Mumtaz (Rawalpindi), Mir Hamza (Karachi), Mohammad Ali (Sialkot), Mohammad Huraira (Sialkot), Mubasir Khan (Islamabad), Omair Bin Yousuf (Karachi), Qasim Akram (Lahore), Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper) (Islamabad) and Shahnawaz Dahani (Larkana). Saim Ayub (Karachi, 50-over matches only). Asif Mehmood (Hyderabad), Athar Mehmood (Gujranwala), Saad Khan (Hyderabad) and Waqar Ahmad (Peshawar) (all reserves)Player Support Personnel:Aizaz Cheema (coach), Imran Abbas (manager), Saboor Ahmed (trainer), Mohammad Asad (physiotherapist) and Faisal Rai (team analyst). Abdul Rehman (Team Consultant, for 50-over matches only)Schedule:3-6 May – 1st Four-day match; KSC, Kwekwe10- 13 May – 2nd Four-day match; MSC, Mutare17 May – 1st 50-over match; TSC, Harare19 May – 2nd 50-over match; HSC, Harare21 May – 3rd 50-over match; HSC, Harare23 May – 4th 50-over match; OH, Harare25 May – 5th 50-over match; HSC, Harare27 May – 6th 50-over match; HSC, Harare

Pakistan achieve huge target of 337 runs in 48.2 overs, Mitchell’s ton goes in vainBy Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Alone Fakhar Zaman (180 not out) snatched a 7-wicket victory from Blackcaps in the 2nd match of the series, as the packed ecstatic crowd that oohed and aawed whole night long to ebb and flow of game at Pindi Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi on Saturday. Now, Pakistan made 2-0 up in the five-match bilateral cricket rubber.While eyeing on 337 runs target in 50 overs, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq started the Pakistan’s quest, as Green Shirts lost their first batter at the total of 66 runs in 10.4 overs when Imam-ul-Haq was caught by Daryl Michelle on the bowling of Matt Henry at short mid-wicket position. Imam made 24 runs and faced 26 deliveries by hitting 3 boundaries.Meanwhile, left-handed batter, Fakhar Zaman completed his second back-to-back hundred in the series, as he lasted just 83 balls for his ton and smashed 14 boundaries and two huge sixes. Skipper Babar Azam also made his half century off 57 balls with the help of 4 fours. Both batters (Fakhar & Babar) gathered 135 off 122 balls for the second wicket, which put the team on track to reach the designation. Babar scored 65 runs in 66 balls, as he hit eight fours and one six during his vital innings. Home captain was trapped by Ish Sodhi, as Pakistan's total was 201 runs. Chad Bowes took Babar's catch.Fakhar Zaman (180 runs, 143 balls, 4x17, 6x6) and Mohammad Rizwan (54 runs, 41 balls, 4x6, 6x0) were unbeaten till the end of the match. Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi and Henry Shipley got a wicket for New Zealand.Earlier, Pakistan won the toss back-to-back second time in the ODI Series and again decided to field first. Opening batters, Will Young and Chad Bowes started the kiwis’ innings in the afternoon on a dry pitch of international cricket stadium Pindi. Daryl Michelle scored 129 runs off 119 balls including eight fours and three sixes. He was dropped by Naseem Shah at 96 at mid-wicket on the bowling of Usama Mir in 39th over. It was Michelle’s second consecutive ton in ODI, as he had scored century a couple of days back at the same venue. Kiwis skipper Tom Latham added 98 runs in his team’s total. He faced 85 balls and hit eight fours and a solitary maximum. James Neesham and Henry Nichools remained not out with 17 and 6 runs respectively. Also, 15 extra runs were in New Zealand’s total.Right-arm pacer, Haris Rauf toiled hard and snared 4 Kiwis batters on a dry surface while Naseem Shah grabbed single wicket after conceding 78 and 49 runs respectively in their 10 overs. Rest of the bowlers failed to produce any notable performance with the ball. Babar used six bowlers, as Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Ishanullah and Usama Mir gave 34, 40, 60 and 66 runs respectively.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) New Zealand (Batting): 336 for 5 in 50 oversDaryl Michelle (129 runs, 119 balls, 4x8, 6x3), Tom Latham (98 runs, 85 balls, 4x8, 6x1), Chad Bowes (51 runs, 51 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Will Young (19 runs, 22 balls, 4x4, 6x0)Pakistan (Bowling): Haris Rauf (4 for 78), Naseem Shah (1 for 49)Pakistan (Batting): Target 337 in 50 oversFakhar Zaman (180 runs not out, 143 balls, 4x17, 6x6), Babar Azam (65 runs, 66 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Mohammad Rizwan (54 runs not out, 41 balls, 4x6, 6x0), Imam-ul-Haq (24 runs, 26 balls, 4x3, 6x0)New Zealand (Bowling):Matt Henry (1 for 58), Ish Sodhi (1 for 59), Henry Shipley (1 for 79) Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, , Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Ishanullah Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Usama MirReserves:Mohammad Wasim Junior, Mohammad Haris, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan New Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain / Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Henry Shipley, James Neesham Reserves:  Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Adam Milne, Blair TicknerSchedule of Upcoming matches:May 3, 2023:3rd ODI at National Stadium KarachiMay 5, 2023: 4th ODI at National Stadium KarachiMay 7, 2023: 5th ODI at National Stadium Karachi  

Green Shirts need 337 runs to win 2nd One Day InternationalBy Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Due a spectacular innings by Daryl Michelle (129 runs, 119 balls, 4x8, 6x3), New Zealand succeeded to put a mammoth total of 336 for 5 runs on the board in 50 overs in the 2nd match of the series at Pindi Cricket Stadium on, Rawalpindi on Saturday. Skipper Tom Latham added 98 runs in his team’s total.Earlier, Pakistan won the toss back-to-back second time in the ODI Series and against decided to field first. Opening batters, Will Young and Chad Bowes started the kiwis’ innings afternoon on a dry pitch of Pindi cricket stadium. Daryl Michelle scored 129 runs off 119 balls including eight fours and three sixes.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: New Zealand (Batting):Daryl Michelle (129 runs, 119 balls, 4x8, 6x3), Tom Latham (98 runs, 85 balls, 4x8, 6x1), Chad Bowes (51 runs, 51 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Will Young (19 runs, 22 balls, 4x4, 6x0)Pakistan (Bowling):Haris Rauf (4 for 78), Naseem Shah (1 for 49)Pakistan (Batting):New Zealand (Bowling):Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, , Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Ishanullah Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Usama MirReserves:Mohammad Wasim Junior, Mohammad Haris, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab KhanNew Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain / Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Nenry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair TicknerReserves:James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Henry Shipley

Sports Bulletin ReportChattogram (Bangladesh): Pakistan Under-19 will meet Bangladesh Under-19 in the first four-day match of tour on Sunday (April 30, 2023) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Bangladesh.The upcoming series between Pakistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 promises to be an exciting contest, as both teams will be looking to gain an edge over their opponents. Besides a four-dayer, both sides will feature in five 50-over matches and a solitary T20 from 6 to 17 May.The series also provides an opportunity for Pakistan U19 to improve their performance from their previous series against Bangladesh U19 in November last year in Multan. Saad Baig’s side lost the three one-dayers 2-1 and leveled the two T20s 1-1. The only four-day match in the series was drawn.The tourists will expect their captain Saad and right-handed middle-order batter Wahaj Riaz to carry their form in the upcoming series as the duo struck centuries in the second innings of the four-day match played between the two sides at Multan Cricket Stadium from 4 to 7 November.Meanwhile, Bangladesh U19 under Sharear Sakib will be looking to build on their good run from the previous series, where they dominated the one-day format. The hosts will be eying to take full advantage of home conditions and clinch the series at home.Pakistan captain Saad Baig said:“We had a two-day preparation session in Chattogram, which allowed us to acclimatise to the conditions and get accustomed to the challenges of playing in Bangladesh. Additionally, we had an 11-day camp in Lahore, where we worked on our skills and strategies for the series.“We have a talented group of players who have worked hard in the lead-up to the series. I expect each of them to step up and contribute to the team's success.”Pakistan Under-19 Squad:Saad Baig (captain) (Karachi), Ali Asfand (vice-captain) (Faisalabad), Ahmed Hussain (Peshawar), Aimal Khan (Peshawar), Amir Hussain (Rawalpindi), Arafat Minhas (Multan), Azan Awais (Sialkot), Hamza Nawaz (Lahore), Mohammad Ibtisam (Sargodha), Mohammad Ismail (Sahiwal), Mohammad Tahir (Fata), Mohammad Tayyab Arif (Sialkot), Obaid Shahid (Lahore), Sajjad Ali (Lahore), Shahzaib Khan (Mansehra), Shamyl Hussain (Islamabad) and Wahaj Riaz (Karachi). Abidullah (Islamabad), Ikramullah Tareen (Quetta) and Mohammad Zulkifal (Charsadda) (all reserves)Player Support Personnel:Tauseef Ahmed (manager), Sabih Azhar (coach), Umar Rashid (assistant coach), Hafiz Naeem Ul Rasool (physiotherapist), Yasir Malik (trainer) and Shan Ullah (team analyst)Schedule:30 April- 3 May – Four-day match; ZACS, Chattogram6 May – 1st 50-over match; ZACS, Chattogram8 May – 2nd 50-over match; ZACS, Chattogram11 May – 3rd 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi13 May – 4th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi15 May – 5th 50-over match; SKS, Rajshahi17 May – Only T20 match; SKS, Rajshahi

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Right-handed batter, Iftikhar Ahmed will replace Haris Sohail in Pakistan’s One-Day International squad for the last three matches against New Zealand, which will be played in Karachi.According to media department of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Iftikhar will join the side in Karachi. The replacement comes in the wake of a shoulder injury to Haris that he sustained on the eve of the first ODI. The middle-order batter landed awkwardly during a fielding drill that injured his left shoulder. Pakistan team will fly to Karachi on Sunday morning. 

Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the toss and elected to field first against New Zealand in the second match of the five one day international matches series here at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: New Zealand (Batting):Pakistan (Bowling):Pakistan (Batting):New Zealand (Bowling):Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, , Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Ishanullah Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Usama MirReserves:Mohammad Wasim Junior, Mohammad Haris, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab KhanNew Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryal Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Nenry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, James Neesham, Henry ShipleyReserves:Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Adam Milne, Blair Tickner  

By Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Pakistan defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the inaugural fixture of the five one day international matches series here at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday night, as Green Shirts earned 1-0 lead thanks to left-arm batter Fakhar Zaman, who hammered a sparking ton of 117 runs off 114 balls, as his innings was studded with 13 boundaries and one impressive six. Pakistan reached on target of 289 for 5 in 48.2 overs.Earlier, Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to pursue a set target. Blackcaps posted 288 for 7 runs on the board in 50 overs per innings. Daryal Mitchell made 113 runs of 115 balls including 11 fours and a single six was the top-scorer. Opening batter, Will Young scored 86 runs, as he lasted 78 balls. His innings was laced with eight boundaries and a couple of sixes. Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi snared two batters each after giving 29, 65 and 64 runs respectively. Shadab Khan claimed one wicket for Pakistan.Pakistan started their innings with Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq to chase a huge total of 289 runs in 50 overs, as the both players provided a solid start by aggregating 124 runs in the first wicket stand in 21.2 overs. Imam-ul-Haq scored 60 runs after wasting 64 balls, as he hit five fours and one huge six at mid-wicket boundary.Skipper Babar Azam played a responsible innings of 49 runs off 46 balls including three fours and one six. However, here of the day, Fakhar Zaman exhibited top quality cricket during his 117 runs innings. He smashed 13 fours and one six too. He was declared the best player of the match. Mohammad Rizwan contributed 32 runs in Pakistan’s victory. He lasted 25 balls and hit four boundaries and one six.  Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Fakhar ZamanNew Zealand (Batting): 288 for 7 in 50 oversDaryal Mitchell (113 runs, 115 balls, 4x11, 6x1), Will Young (86 runs, 78 balls, 4x8, 6x2), Hanry Nichools (20 runs not out, 4x1, 6x0), 21 balls, Tom Latham (20 runs, 36 balls, 4x0, 6x0), Chad Bowes (18 runs, 26 balls, 4x3, 6x0),Pakistan (Bowling):Shaheen Shah Afridi (2 for 64), Haris Rauf (2 for 65), Naseem Shah (2 for 29), Shadab Khan (1 for 56)Pakistan (Batting): Target 289 runs in 50 oversFakhar Zaman (117 runs, 114 balls, 4x13, 6x1), Imam-ul-Haq (60 runs, 64 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Babar Azam (49 runs, 46 balls, 4x3, 6x1), Mohammad Rizwan (32 runs, 25 balls, 4x4, 6x1)New Zealand (Bowling):Adam Milne (2 for 60), Blair Tickner (1 for 44), Rachin Ravindra (1 for 48), Ish Sodhi (1 for 51)Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris RaufReserves:Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Usama Mir, Mohammad Haris, Ishanullah, Haris SohailNew Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryal Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Nenry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair TicknerReserves:James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Henry Shipley 

Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: New Zealand posted 289 for 7 runs target on the board for hosts Pakistan to register victory in the 1st One Day International of the five-match tie here at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.Earlier, Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to pursue a set target. Daryal Mitchell (113 runs, 115 balls, 4x11, 6x1) and Will Young (86 runs, 78 balls, 4x8, 6x2) were the best batters while Haris and Afridi got each two wickets for Pakistan.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match:New Zealand (Batting): 288 for 7 in 50 oversDaryal Mitchell (113 runs, 115 balls, 4x11, 6x1), Will Young (86 runs, 78 balls, 4x8, 6x2), Tom Latham (20 runs, 36 balls, 4x0, 6x0), Chad Bowes (18 runs, 26 balls, 4x3, 6x0),Pakistan (Bowling):Shaheen Shah Afridi (2 for 64), Haris Rauf (2 for 65), Naseem Shah (2 for 29), Shadab Khan (1 for 56)Pakistan (Batting):New Zealand (Bowling):Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris RaufReserves:Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Usama Mir, Mohammad Haris, Ishanullah, Haris SohailNew Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryal Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Nenry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair TicknerReserves:James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Henry Shipley

Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the 1st One Day International of 5-match tie here at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday afternoon.Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris RaufReserves:Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Usama Mir, Mohammad Haris, Ishanullah, Haris SohailNew Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryal Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Nenry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair TicknerReserves:James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Henry Shipley