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Kits launching ceremony of 20-K Cup T20 Cricket Tournament
LAHORE (Press Release): The kits launching ceremony of 20-K Cup 2023 T20 Cricket Tournament was held here at the Model Town Greens Cricket Academy on Monday.
The simple but impressive ceremony was attended by former Test Cricketers Ali Naqvi and Aizaz Cheema, who graced the occasion as chief guests, while other notables present were Chief Organizer Shoaib Dar, captains and representatives of all the twenty participating teams, their officials. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has been named as brand ambassador of the tournament.
Speaking on the occasion, both the chief guests lauded the positive step taken by the organizers and especially Nabeel Ahmad, patron and sponsor of the event, for holding such a big event of clubs, which would definitely help the club players to exhibit their prowess and get the opportunities at a higher level.
The chief guests were of the view that more such generous people and corporate giants should come forward to sponsor club cricket, which is the real nursery that provides the country bright future stars. “Now the need of the hour is to fully support such causes that can contribute to Pakistan cricket in the best possible manner”, they added.
Captains of different teams expressed their gratitude to Nabeel Ahmad the patron and sponsor of the tournament for holding the tournament at a time when club cricket is at the verge of collapse. They termed the holding of the event a step forward to revive the sagging fortune of club cricket.
“Lahore’s club cricket badly needs such tournaments on regular basis to identify fresh blood and to groom it for future needs “, they said adding “ We are confident that the sponsor of the event will continue his efforts in future as well to provide ideal platform to aspiring cricketers to demonstrate their skills and technique “.
The winner of the event will be pocketing Rs, 500,000 and runners-up Rs 250,000. The other cash awards are MOM 30,000, Best Bowler 25,000, Best Batsman 25,000, MOM semifinal 10,000, MOM Final 20,000 and Most Sixes 20,000.
The participating teams include Ali Garh Cricket Club, Apollo Cricket Club, City Gymkhana Cricket Club, Cricket Centre Club, Golden Star Cricket Club, Ludhiana Gymkhana Cricket Club, Lucky Star Cricket Club, Model Town Cricket Club, Model Town Greens Cricket Club, Model Town Whites Cricket Club, PakLions Cricket Club, Pindi Gymkhana Cricket Club, Prince Cricket Club, P & T Cricket Club, Shah Faisal Cricket Club, Shah Kamal Cricket Club, Shinning Cricket Club, Township Whites cricket Club, Valencia Cricket Club and Yu Slim Cricket Club.
The opening match will be played between Model Town Greens and Pindi Gymkhana at Model Town Greens Ground. The venues of the tournament are Model Town Greens Cricket Club, Model Town Cricket Club, Pindi Gymkhana Cricket Club, Ali Garh Cricket Club and Cricket Center Club. Pakistan Cricket Board’s affiliated umpires, match referees and scores will officiate in the matches. All the matches will be shown live on different social media platforms.
Left arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi resumes rehabilitation today
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KARACHI: Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi will resume his rehabilitation under the national men’s team’s medical staff in Karachi from today. While providing Shaheen top-notch care, this move will allow the medical staff to track his progression and pave way for his smooth return to action.
Meanwhile, the interim selection committee and team management have invited right-arm fast bowler Haris Rauf to be assessed by the team’s medical staff so a decision on his availability for the three One-Day Internationals against New Zealand - to be played next week - can be made.
20-K Cup T20 Cricket Tournament to commence on January 5, 2023
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LAHORE: 20-K Cup T20 Cricket Tournament will commence on January 5, 2023, as the 20 teams will showcase their talent in the event which aims at promoting cricket at the grass-roots level and to revive of the club cricket 5 at five different grounds.
According to an official, the opening match will be played between Model town greens and Pindi Gymkhana at Model town greens ground. All the participating teams will be colorful playing kits and Model Town Green Cricket Club is hosts of the tournament.
Nabeel Ahmad said:
“For years, this event was played under the title of Col (retd) Fateh Sher Khan Memorial T20 Cup but this year it has been given a new title. The tournament is a step forward and a part of his year’s long efforts to revive cricket at grass root level and to engage upcoming cricketer in a competitive action packed cricket activity”.
Cash awards of Tournament:
Man of the match: Rs. 3000
Best Bowler: Rs. 25,000,
Best Batsman: Rs. 25,000
MOM (semifinals): Rs. 10,000
MOM (Final): Rs. 20,000
Most Sixes: Rs. 20,000
Names of participating teams:
Ali Garh cricket Club, Apollo Cricket Club, City Gymkhana Cricket Club, Cricket Centre Club, Golden Star Cricket Club, Ludhiana Gymkhana Cricket Club, Lucky Star Cricket Club, Model Town Cricket Club, Model Town Greens Cricket Club, Model Town Whites Cricket Club, PakLions Cricket Club, Pindi Gymkhana Cricket Club, Prince Cricket Club, P & T Cricket Club, Shah Faisal Cricket Club, Shah Kamal Cricket Club, Shinning Cricket Club, Township Whites cricket Club, Valencia Cricket Club and Yu Slim Cricket Club.
The venues of the tournament:
Model Town Greens Cricket Club
Model Town Cricket Club
Pindi Gymkhana Cricket Club
Ali Garh Cricket Club
Cricket Center Club.
Balochistan set Pakistan Cup final date with Central Punjab
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KARACHI: Defending champions Balochistan stormed into the Pakistan Cup 2022-23 final when they defeated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by 38 runs on Sunday to set Monday’s final date with Central Punjab.
In a repeat of last year’s final, Balochistan, batting first, recovered to post an imposing 302 for eight in the allotted 50 overs and then dismissed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for 264 in 47.1 overs in front of PCB cameras at the State Bank Sports Complex.
No.10 batter Kashif Bhatti belted five fours and four sixes in a 48-ball 69 not out and dominated the 89-run unbroken ninth wicket stand with Yasir Shah (17 not out) to lift Balochistan to 302 for eight after they have slipped to 213 for eight. He then picked up a wicket conceding 43 runs to walk away with the player of the match award.
Earlier, Balochistan, put into bat, were in dire straits when they plunged to 138 for six with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa captain Iftikhar Ahmed picking up the scalps of the top three batters - Imran Butt (29), Mohammad Junaid (22) and Haseebullah (20) - to finish with three for 52.
At that stage, Bismillah Khan and Amad Butt put on 70 runs for the seventh wicket to take their side to 208 for six. Bismillah scored a 53-ball 65 with six fours and two sixes, while Amad contributed 27 from 21 balls with two fours and two sixes.
However, the departure of Bismillah and Amad in a space of five runs, shifted the pressure back on Balochistan before Kashif Bhatti came to the party and not only helped his side post a commanding score but also entertained a decent holiday crowd with his lusty hitting.
In their run-chase, three Khyber Pakhtunkhwa batters reached half-centuries but none of them were able to convert these scores into match-winning performances as Balochistan’s Amad Butt returned figures of 8.1-1-52-4 to steal the limelight.
No.7 batter Adil Amin top-scored with 76 (67 balls, 6x4, 3x6), followed by Mohammad Haris (63, 54b, 6x4, 1x6) and Sahibzada Farhan (57, 55b, 5x4, 1x6).
The highest partnership of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s innings was for the sixth wicket when Adil and Haris put on 72 runs for the sixth wicket after their side had slipped to 127 for five.
Scores in brief:
Balochistan beat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by 38 runs, State Bank Sports Complex
Balochistan 302-8, 50 overs (Kashif Bhatti 69 not out, Bismillah Khan 65, Imran Butt 29, Amad Butt 27; Iftikhar Ahmed 3-52)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 264 all out, 47.1 overs (Adil Amin 76, Mohammad Haris 63, Sahibzada Farhan 57; Amad Butt 4-52, Khurram Shahzad 2-38, Mohammad Junaid 2-64)
Player of the match – Kashif Bhatti (Balochistan)
Monday’s final: Central Punjab v Balochistan, State Bank Sports Complex
T20 Blinds Cricket Trophy: Islamabad and AKJ reach in final
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ISLAMABAD: Hosts Islamabad and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) set their clash in the final of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) T20 Cricket Championships Trophy for the Blind 2022 on Monday at PAF Cricket Ground E-9.
On Sunday, in the first match, Peshawar beat Gujranwala by 50 runs. After put into bat by Gujranwala, Peshawar scored 246 for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs with top scorer Masood Jan with 58 runs and fifties from Mohsin and Haroon. In reply Gujranwala could score 196 for the loss of 8 wickets. Mohsin Khan took 2 wickets Akram scored 55 runs Mohsin Khan was awarded man of the match for his 2 wickets and 52 runs.
Meanwhile, in the Second match, Islamabad opted to bat after winning the toss against AJK. Hosts scored 225 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, Matiullah was the top scorer with 141 runs. Kamran and Idrees from AJK took 1 wicket each. In reply, AJK chased the target in 18.1 overs for the loss of 2 wickets. Faisal scored 98 runs and Nisar Ali scored unbeaten 105 runs and awarded man of the match. Matiullah took 2 wickets.
On Monday the final will be played between AJK and Islamabad at the same venue. The prize distribution ceremony of the event will take place at PAF Cricket Ground E-9 at 0200pm.
CRICKET - 31 Dec, 2022
Abdullah Asjad
ISLAMABAD: PTV News Center defeated PTV Headquarters by 8 wickets in the final of the T20 Cricket Tournament at G 8/2 cricket ground on Sunday. A couple of performances, Tahir Saleem (33 runs) and Zohain Akbar (3 for 16), played key-role in the PTV News Center’s victory.
Summarized Scorecard:
PTV Headquarters (Batting): 86 for 10 in 19 overs
Imran Shahzad 16 runs (27 balls), Wajhat Mir 15 runs (18 balls), Salman Mirza 13 runs (14 balls), Kashan Ali 10 runs (14 balls)
PTV News Center (Bowling):
Zohaib Akbar (3 for 16), Imran Sauduzai (2 for 12), Ahmed Nawaz (2 for 13)
PTV News Center (Batting) 88 for 2 in 17.2 overs
Tahir Saleem 33 runs not out (46 balls, 4x3), Ahmed Nawaz 21 runs (40 balls, 4x2), Arslan Saeed 16 runs (13 balls, 4x3), Asad Nawaz 5 runs not out (6 balls, 4x1)
PTV Headquarters (Bowling):
Waqas Aziz (1 for 15), Farasat Ranjha (1 for 24).
Blind Cricket: Islamabad and AJK claim massive victories
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ISLAMABAD: The hosts Islamabad and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) claimed massive victories in the PAF T20 Cricket Championships Trophy for the Blind 2022 at PAF Cricket Ground E-9 on Saturday.
In the first match, Islamabad stunned Gujranwala by 207 runs courtesy Matiullah's 5 wickets for 7 runs. After put into bat by Gujranwala, Islamabad scored 240 for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs with top scorer Anees Javed 87 and fifties from Matiullah and Akmal.
In reply, Gujranwala bowled out for only 33 runs. Matiullah was named man of the match for his 5 wickets and 58 runs.
Later, the second match of the day was played between AJK and Peshawar. Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) put Peshawar into bat after winning the toss. Batting first Peshawar could only score 100 runs, Naeem Ullah was the top scorer with 24 runs. Kamran Akhtar from AJK took 5 wickets for 15 runs.
In reply, AJk chased the target in 10.2 over for the loss of 1 wicket. Kamran Akhtar scored 41 not out runs and declared man of the match. On Sunday, two matches will be played, first match will be played between Gujranwala and Peshawar while in the second match Islamabad will face AJK at the same venue.
Spin bowler Rashid Khan Named Afghanistan T20I Captain
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KABUL: Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s Cricketing Wizard, has been appointed as AfghanAtalan’s Captain for the T20I format, replacing the senior all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, after he stepped down from the role post the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.
Mirwais Ashraf, the ACB Chairman, expressed his desire for the appointment of Rashid Khan as the captain of the Afghanistan National Team for the T20I format. “Rashid Khan is a massive name in Afghanistan Cricket. He has colossal experience of playing the format around the world which will help him take the team to a new level in the format”. Added Mirwais Ashraf.
Ashraf further added: “Rashid Khan has the experience of leading AfghanAtalan in all three formats before and we are happy to have him as our skipper for the T20I format again. I am sure he will come out on top and will bring more glories to the nation”.
Rashid Khan is also delighted to take the leadership role and considers this a massive honor for him to be granted such a big responsibility to lead Afghanistan's National Team in the T20Is. "Captaincy is a huge responsibility. I have the experience of leading my country before, there is a great bunch of guys with whom I have a good understanding and feel pretty comfortable. We will try to stick together, will work hard to put things on the right track and bring pride and joy to our country and nation". added Rashid Khan.
Rashid Khan has so far represented Afghanistan in 74 T20I matches and has 122 scalps to his name in the format, which makes him the third leading wicket-taker in the format behind Tim Southee (134) and Shakib Al Hassan (128). He has also been in very high demand in franchise cricket, playing 361 T20 matches for 15 different teams around the globe from 2015 onwards and has bagged a mammoth 491 wickets which makes him the 2nd bowler behind Dwayne Bravo (614) with the most wickets in the format.
Afghanistan National Team is set to tour UAE in February where they will take on the hosts in three T20Is, which will be Rashid Khan’s first tour as Afghanistan’s skipper after 2019.
CRICKET - 31 Dec, 2022
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KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced free entry for spectators at the second test match between Pakistan and New Zealand that will be played from 2-6 January at the National Bank Cricket Arena Karachi.
The spectators are only required to bring either their original CNIC or B-form to enter the stadium and they will be able to watch the action free of cost from any of the premium (Imran Khan, Quaid, Wasim Akram and Zaheer Abbas), first class (Asif Iqbal, Waqar Hassan and Majid Khan) and general enclosures (Mohammad Brothers and Intikhab Alam).
Shuttles will also be running in-between the National Bank Cricket Arena and the Gareeb Nawaz parking area for ease of access into the stadium by spectators.
PTV New Center and PTV Headquarters set to meet in final on Saturday
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ISLAMABAD: PTV New Centre and PTV Headquarters set to meet on Saturday in the final of the Inter-Department cricket tournament after winning their respective semifinals on Friday.
In the first semifinal, PTV News Center defeated PTV Sports by 40 runs in a 10 overs per innings fixture. PTV New Center scored 96 for 3 in 10 overs. Asad Nawaz 34 not out (22 balls) and Ahmed Nawaz 32 (30 balls) were the main scorers. Fahim Butt, Mohammad Asif and Abdullah Tenvir got one wicket each.
PTV Sports XIs could score just 56 runs in 9.4 overs. Only two batters could touch the double figures. Khurram scored 22 and Fahim Butt scored 17 runs. Ahmed Nawaz sent five opposite batters back into the hut after conceding only 7 runs. Arsalan Saeed got three wickets.
Later, in the second semifinal, the PTV Headquarter team beat PTV Home by six wickets to reach the final. PTV Home batters could score just 35 for 6 runs in 10 overs. Zarar Khan contributed 13 runs. Waqas and Numan shared two wickets each.
PTV Headquarter batters reached their target on the penultimate delivery of the 7th over. Wajhat hit 10 while Ibrahim 8 runs. Owais grabbed three wickets while Rab Nawaz chipped in one. The final will be played on Saturday to decide the champions.
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