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Babar Azam won’t give any concession to Sports Minister Wahab Riaz on the field

Babar Azam won’t give any concession to Sports Minister Wahab Riaz on the field

Babar Azam won’t give any concession to Sports Minister Wahab Riaz on the field

He got the news of becoming a minister of Pakistan while playing BPL. Pakistani fast bowler Wahab Riaz, who showed prowess in 22 yards with the ball, will now show power beyond 22 yards. Why won’t he show this, he has become the sports minister of Punjab, a very important province of Pakistan. Wahab won the provincial council election a few days ago. This time this minister of Punjab will play under the leadership of Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

 

BPL is currently going on in Bangladesh. This sports minister of Punjab has played for Khulna Tigers there. PSL will start in Pakistan this time. Wahab will play in this tournament of the country. He will play for Peshawar Zalmir. And Babar Azam will play in this team. The franchise has included the captain of Pakistan himself in the team. Babar Azam will be the captain in the upcoming season even though Wahab had the responsibility in the last season of PSL.

 

Wahab will play under the captaincy of Babar Azam. He is not only a fast bowler but also a minister. Therefore, it is difficult to impose authority on him. Recently such a humorous question was asked to Babar Azam. And Babar Azam jokingly replied that he will not give any concession to Minister Wahab Riaz in the field game. Rather, if something happens unnatural, will control it.

 

Pakistan captain Babar Azam recently gave an interview to a Pakistani TV channel. And there he said that he was excited to have Wahab in his team in PSL. Babar said, “Wahab Riaz has become the sports minister of Punjab, it’s a great thing. It’s a great thing that the sports minister of Punjab will play in my team. Wahab brother is now a minister, I’m also a minister’s teammate now. It’s a big credit to me.”

 

Babar Azam also said, “Wahab brother is a very experienced cricketer. He has been associated with cricket for a long time. He does not know anything about cricket. But the minister has to perform. And he will definitely do that. If he does not perform well, I will give him ‘tight’.” There are no concessions on the field of play.” The Pakistan captain burst into laughter after saying this.

 

Meanwhile, Wahab has not yet said goodbye to cricket after becoming a minister. However, continuing cricket after entering politics is not new in this subcontinent. One of the most successful former captains of Bangladesh, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, is simultaneously serving as a member of parliament and also playing cricket. He is in great form in the current BPL as well. Manoj Tiwari is in politics in West Bengal, India. He also became the Sports Minister of West Bengal. He also continued to play in Ranji Trophy in cricket. However, he has not yet up about what Wahab Riaz will do.

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Will Ramiz Raja do commentary on PSL?

Will Ramiz Raja do commentary on PSL?

Will Ramiz Raja do commentary on PSL?

Ever since Najam Sethi took over as the president of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) replacing Ramiz Raja, many controversies have been coming to the fore. Various reshuffles are also taking place in various positions of the board. Meanwhile, Pakistan Super League (PSL) is going to start from February 13. The question now is whether Ramiz will be on the commentary panel of this franchise-based T20 league!

 

Meanwhile, since his stepping down, Ramiz has opened up about various issues of the board. Which is always in conflict with Sethi’s committee. This is mainly the reason why there is doubt about getting Ramiz in PSL commentary. The PCB will announce the names of the commentary panel members in a few days. Meanwhile, as he is not in administrative duties, Ramiz also said to return to his old profession of commentary.

 

However, Ramiz has complained to the board here as well. On his YouTube channel, he said, “They (Board) want me to apologize to them. Then apply for PSL commentary. After I apologize, they will think about it. Now you (viewers) say, should I apologize to them? Should I do that? I can’t say anything more about that.”

 

However, PCB has denied Ramiz’s allegation. A representative of the board said in this context, “PCB has not asked Ramiz to apologize for any reason. Sethi has also said this before. He can commentate anywhere. There is no restriction from PCB’s side. He can also commentate in the upcoming PSL. The name of the panel is yet to be announced. Not done.”

 

It is to be noted that after ending his playing career, Ramiz was busy in the commentary room with a microphone. In the voice of this former Pakistani star, cricket is beautifully presented to the audience. Ramiz performed the duties of the PCB President by putting down the microphone for a few days. Now that the responsibility is on his shoulders, Ramiz wants to sit in the commentary room again and entertain the audience.

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Kamran Akmal joins the selection panel of PCB

Kamran Akmal joins the selection panel of PCB

Kamran Akmal joins the selection panel of PCB

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has undergone major reshuffle in recent times. Basically, everything started to change after Najam Sethi took over as the new president in place of Ramiz Raja. As a part of that, there is a change in the selection panel of the country. Where there are many surprises. The country’s former wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal got an opportunity as a member of the recently formed Pakistan selection panel.

 

However, before that, Pakistan appointed Haroon Rashid as the chief selector. Since then, the PCB has been searching for its associate selector. Finally, they solved that problem. Kamran will do team selection under Rashid. Apart from this former wicket-keeper batsman, former cricketers like Mohammad Sami and Yasir Hamid have been kept in the selection panel.

 

PCB has also announced the name of the selection panel for the age group. Kamran got a bigger responsibility there. From now on, he will work as the chief selector of the Pakistan U-19 team. Four more people will work as Kamran’s assistants in the youth party elections. Tausif Ahmed, Arshad Khan, Shahid Nazir and Shoaib Khan got a chance in this panel.

 

Meanwhile, Sethi is quite pleased to have constituted the selection panel for the national team and the age group. In this regard, the PCB President said, “The selection panel has been formed with all the experienced and cricket knowledgeable people. They have represented Pakistan in world cricket for a long time. I hope they will work to the best of their ability as selectors. I am very hopeful.”

 

Note that Kamran last played international cricket in 2017. Although he did not play in the Pakistan jersey after that, he continued to play domestic cricket until 2022. This former wicket-keeper batsman has many happy memories with Pakistan in his long career. After making his debut in 2002, Kamran played a total of 268 matches for the country. Whereas, he has more than 6000 runs in all three formats.

 

A few days ago, the former captain of the country, Shahid Afridi, served as the chief selector of the PCB. However, he resigned within a few days. Kamran now has an opportunity to prove himself as a selector. Let’s see how much success Pakistan got during his time.

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New Zealand wants Boult in ODI World Cup

New Zealand wants Boult in ODI World Cup

New Zealand wants Boult in ODI World Cup

Trent Boult has been reigning in New Zealand’s pace bowling department for a long time. With a mix of pace and skill, this star pacer is used to be dangerous for batsmen. But a few months ago, New Zealand received bad news from him. Boult decided not to play regularly for the national team. However, New Zealand wants to get this pacer in the upcoming ODI World Cup team.

 

He reduced his match for the national team mainly to give time to his family and to play the franchise-based T20 league. But completely retired, that’s not the case. Boult, who is not under contract with the board, can return to the team whenever he wants. So, with the door open to play in the national team, the Kiwi selectors are looking to build a bowling attack centered around Boult in big events like the World Cup.

 

New Zealand chief selector Gavin Larsen has recently praised Boult. He said, “Boult can play for the national team whenever he wants. There is no restriction. We all know about his experience and skills. He can win our matches. He has been playing international cricket for many years. He knows how to bowl at any time. His contribution to New Zealand cricket is undeniable. He can return to the team and play for the country at any moment he wants.”

 

Larsen is hoping for Boult’s performance in the World Cup. The chief selector also said about the star pacer, “We understand his (Boult’s) situation. We have enough respect for his decision. But we want him to play in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Our coach is also in touch with him in this regard. He played many matched in India. It will be helpful for us. He can be our team’s trump card in the World Cup. He can contribute to the country whenever he wants. It’s a great opportunity for him.”

 

Meanwhile, currently in the United Arab Emirates, Boult is playing for MI Emirates in the International T20 League. He last played for the national team in the last Twenty20 World Cup. The star pacer has taken 8 wickets from 5 matches on Australian soil. However, since he is a known face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Kiwi pacer will get an added advantage if he plays the World Cup on Indian soil.

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What did Shoaib Malik and Shakib Khan talk about at the airport?

What did Shoaib Malik and Shakib Khan talk about at the airport?

What did Shoaib Malik and Shakib Khan talk about at the airport?

Both are big stars of two countries, two worlds. One is Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and another is Bangladeshi actor Shakib Khan. Coincidentally, the two met at the airport. And there was a friendly scene. The fact that Shoaib and Shakib know each other was not known to their fans earlier. That’s why many people were surprised after this meeting.

 

The two met at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on February 4. Shoaib and Shakib arrived in Dhaka from Dubai International Airport in the same flight. However, since before boarding the plane, the two have not seen each other on the plane. But on reaching Dhaka, the two met at the VIP lounge of the airport. They exchange greetings as soon as they meet.

 

Shoaib and Shakib shook hands as soon as they met. At that time, Shakib said, “We came from Dubai on the same plane.” Of course, Shakib meant that they did not meet. Shoaib replied, “I was in business class. That’s why I didn’t meet.” And Shakib said, “Oh well. I was booked in first class. The two are different.”

 

Shocking everyone present at the airport, Shoaib also said, “Shakib brother, how are you? You were in the United States for a long time?” However, Shakib also said in a slightly surprised tone, “I am fine. But how did you know that I was in the United States?” The Pakistani cricketer replied, “I know.” However, after that the conversation between the two is long, along with funny jokes. Pictures and videos of the two have already gone viral on social media.

 

It should be noted that Shoaib met Shakib when he came to Dhaka to play Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Currently he is playing for Rangpur Riders. However, this experienced all-rounder has touched a different milestone. Shoaib became the first Pakistani cricketer to play 500 T20 matches. Although Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo are the cricketers who have played more T20 in the world. On the other hand, Shakib Khan is busy with Dhallywood movies.

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