Pakistan’s 2023-24 international cricket season will commence with the first Test of the ICC World Test Championship against Sri Lanka in Galle. This action-packed season also includes participation in the ACC Asia Cup, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Hamza Ilyas, representing Pakistan, achieved consecutive victories at the World Under-21 Snooker Championship held in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. In his second group match, the 17-year-old emerged victorious against 12-year-old Aravuu Sancheti from India with a score of 3-1. Despite losing the first set on a tie ball, Hamza displayed an impressive comeback, winning the following three sets. Notably, in the final frame, he achieved a break of 50 points.
Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt recently conveyed a heartfelt message to legendary cricketer Javed Miandad, who will serve as the mentor for the Kandy team in the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The message was shared in a viral video across various social media platforms, generating excitement among cricket fans.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, the Pakistani fast bowler, made a remarkable return to Test cricket after a year-long absence due to a knee injury. Opening the bowling for Pakistan in a warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket Board XI at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Afridi displayed his trademark pace, lethal swing, and accurate lengths. He finished with impressive figures of 3 wickets for 36 runs in the first innings and contributed with another wicket on the final day. Pakistan dominated the match, scoring 342 runs in their innings thanks to strong performances by Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Saud Shakeel.
The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has announced the 13-member squad that will represent the national team in the upcoming IBSF Blind World Games. This international tournament, which will be held in Birmingham, England from August 17th to 27th, will showcase the incredible talent of visually impaired cricketers.
Zaka Ashraf, the newly appointed Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has declined the idea of including former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar in the PCB administration. This decision has generated controversy and speculation about Ashraf’s motivations.
Star Pakistani cricketers came together in Karachi to attend the wedding ceremony of former captain Shahid Afridi’s daughter.
Former Pakistan team captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has expressed his appreciation for the net bowlers who participated in the national training camp, despite the intense heat. Sarfaraz posed for a picture with the young cricketers and commended their dedication to the preparation of the national team.
“I am set to attend the ICC meeting in Durban, South Africa from July 9th to July 16th, representing Pakistan.
Cricketer Haris Rauf and Muzna Masood Malik recently got married in a private ceremony that received minimal media attention.
In a surprising turn of events, Tamim Iqbal, a renowned opening batsman, has taken the cricketing world by surprise with his unexpected retirement announcement from international cricket, just a few months before the World Cup.
Former cricketer Ramiz Raja is set to make a return to the commentary box for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
