The issuance of central contracts for cricket players has been postponed once again due to the Muharram holidays, according to sources. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) committee meeting with relevant departments has concluded, and next week, the final decisions on the contracts will be made.
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli have been the subject of intense discussions in the cricketing world ever since Babar dethroned Kohli as the top-ranked ODI batsman. While Kohli began his international cricket journey nearly seven years before Babar, it is only fair to compare their careers using the ‘at this stage of the career’ approach.
The Pakistan cricket team has achieved a significant milestone by securing their 5th Test series victory against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. This remarkable accomplishment now positions Pakistan as the most successful visiting team on the island, surpassing Australia and England, who had previously won four series each in the past.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has undergone significant changes with the appointment of Zaka Ashraf as the new Chairman, replacing Najam Sethi. As part of these transformations, Omar Farooq Kalson has been announced as the new Media Head, taking over from Sami ul Hasan Burney.
Saud Shakeel has achieved a historic feat in Test cricket during the ongoing second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Colombo. He became the first batter in Test history to score a half-century in each of his first seven Tests. Surpassing cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Basil Butcher, Saeed Ahmad, and Bert Sutcliffe, Shakeel’s consistency with the bat is remarkable.
Star opening batsman, Abdullah Shafique, delivered an exceptional performance during the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground. The right-handed cricketer achieved a historic maiden double-century in the first innings, helping the national team secure a formidable lead.
Abdullah Shafique’s Test career has taken off in spectacular fashion, despite his young age of 23. In a remarkable feat, the talented cricketer has already accumulated four centuries and four fifties from just 26 innings.
Misbah-ul-Haq, the former captain, has consented to serve as the head of the PCB Technical Committee while declining the invitation to become COO.
After bowling out Sri Lanka in two sessions on day one of the second Test in Colombo, Pakistan batter came out with all guns blazing, marking a significant milestone in their Test history.
A touching scene occurred when a young Sri Lankan fan met Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, grabbing everyone’s attention. As a show of admiration and respect, the devoted fan gave Babar Azam with a shield.
Pakistan shines in first inning as they bowled Sri Lanka at Just 166 in the first inning of 2nd test.
“An intense showdown awaits as Pakistan Shaheens gear up to take on India A in the thrilling final of the ongoing Emerging Asia Cup 2023 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
