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Anything that the Akmals say, I don't listen to at all: Mickey Arthur

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 The former Pakistan coach is not bothered by Kamran Akmal’s statements in the media against him Use our promo code 1XGET to register on 1xbet and earn upto 15000 and get a  chance to win an IPhone 12 Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has once ignited his war of words with wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal and banned hard-hitting batsman Umar Akmal. While speaking to Cricbuzz, the former Pakistan coach said that he is not bothered by Kamran Akmal’s statements in the media against him. “Just look at what happened to Kamran Akmal. Kamran Akmal is a comfort zone player. He couldn’t field. Sarfraz Ahmed was captain. He wasn’t going to be the wicketkeeper. We took him on a West Indies tour and he was average at best. Kamran Akmal failed two fitness tests. So to be honest, anything that the Akmals say, I don’t listen to at all. Anything they say, I just take with a pinch of salt,” said Arthur. Last year in an interview, Kamran had slammed Arthur for ignoring deserving players under hi

‘Dejected’ Sami Aslam sets eyes on representing USA cricket team

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 Aslam will leave for USA in 10-days’ time after completing his travel and residence arrangements Use our promo code 1XGET to register on 1xbet and earn upto 15000 and get a  chance to win an IPhone 12 Pakistan opening batsman Sami Aslam is keen on representing the United States of America (USA) cricket team after being ignored for selection in the upcoming tour of New Zealand. According to sources, Aslam will leave for USA in 10-days’ time after completing his travel and residence arrangements. The left-hander will be playing domestic cricket in USA for a specific period of time, normally three years, before being eligible to play for the national side. Many cricketers, including Pakistanis, have decided to move to USA in the recent past inorder to ensure that they are eligible to play the 2023 World Cup qualifying round.   It must be noted that Aslam was part of the Balochistan side during the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, after having represented Southern Punjab last season. He was l

Pakistan squad tests negative for Covid-19 ahead of New Zealand tour

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T he Men in Green will leave for New Zealand on November 23 Use our promo code 1XGET to register on 1xbet and earn upto 15000 and get a  chance to win an IPhone 12 The entire Pakistan squad has tested negative for Covid-19 ahead of their departure for the tour of New Zealand. The Covid-19 tests for the 55-member contingent, 35 players and 20 officials, involved were conducted on Saturday in Lahore. The squad will depart for Lincoln on November 23 where they will spend the mandatory 14-day quarantine period. The players will remain isolated for the first three days and will be removed from the squad incase they return a positive Covid-19 test result. For the remainder of the quarantine period, members will be divided in different groups of 15, during which they will live in their own separate areas, and will not be allowed to interact with individuals of other groups. Pakistan men’s national team will play three T20Is on December 18, 20 and 22, and the ICC World Test Championship fixtur

Smith can handle India's bouncer barrage: McDonald

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 Smith was concussed by a short-pitched delivery from Jofra Archer at Lord’s last year Use our promo code 1XGET to register on 1xbet and earn upto 15000 and get a  chance to win an IPhone 12 India are welcome to subject Steve Smith to a bouncer barrage but the batsman is well-equipped to succeed against such strategy, Australia assistant coach Andrew McDonald said on Sunday. Smith was concussed by a short-pitched delivery from Jofra Archer at Lord’s last year and was also bounced out several times by New Zealand speedster Neil Wagner last summer. The top-ranked Test batsman can expect similar treatment from India but McDonald is unfazed by the prospect, pointing out that Smith bounced back from the Lord’s concussion with a double century at Old Trafford. “Even in one-day cricket and T20 cricket, he’s been able to score runs with that plan being adopted by opponents,” said McDonald. “So, I don’t necessarily see it as a weakness ... they (India) can keep approaching it that way if they w

Pakistan team departs for New Zealand tour

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  The Men in Green will play Test and T20I series against the home side Use our promo code 1XGET to register on 1xbet and earn upto 15000 and get a  chance to win an IPhone 12 The 55-member Pakistan contingent left for Lincoln, New Zealand in the wee hours of Monda morning ahead of their Test and T20I series against the home side. Pakistan squad comprises of 35 players, including members of Shaheens team, and 20 officials. The three-match T20I series will be staged in Auckland (December 18), Hamilton (December 20) and Napier (December 22). Meanwhile, Mount Maunganui will hold the Boxing Day Test from December 26-30, before the two teams head down to Christchurch for the second Test to be played from January 3-7. The Shaheens, previously known as Pakistan A team, will concurrently play two four-day and four 20-over matches. The players will undergo 14 days of quarantine after which they will be free to go around as they please. The players and support staff will spend three days alone i

Shadab Khan to captain Team of HBL PSL 2020

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  While selecting the side, the independent jury considered a number of cricketing aspects Use our promo code 1XGET to register on 1xbet and earn upto 15000 and get a  chance to win an IPhone 12 he 12-member side, as per the event regulations, includes four foreign players and one emerging category player, and represents five teams with Lahore Qalandars boasting six players, three Karachi Kings, and one each from Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. The squad in batting order is: Babar Azam (Karachi Kings) Chris Lynn (Lahore Qalandars) Alex Hales (Karachi Kings) Haider Ali (Peshawar Zalmi) Mohammad Hafeez (Lahore Qalandars) Shadab Khan (captain, Islamabad United) Ben Dunk (wicketkeeper, Lahore Qalandars) David Wiese (Lahore Qalandars) Mohammad Amir (Karachi Kings) Shaheen Shah Afridi (Lahore Qalandars) Mohammad Hasnain (Quetta Gladiators) Fakhar Zaman (12th, Lahore Qalandars) From the above, Babar Azam is the only player who was also a member of the Team of HBL PSL 2

England confirms Pakistan tour in October 2021

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England will arrive in Karachi on 12 October Use our promo code 1XGET to register on 1xbet and earn upto 15000 and get a  chance to win an IPhone 12 The Pakistan Cricket Board today confirmed England will make their first visit to Pakistan in 16 years when they will play two Twenty20 internationals in Karachi on 14 and 15 October. England will arrive in Karachi on 12 October, and both the sides will depart for India on 16 October for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the end of the series. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the tour on Tuesday evening following last month’s invite by the PCB for a short tour in January 2021. Due to the non-availability of its top stars during that period as they will be busy in international cricket, the ECB proposed the short tour in October in the lead up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which was welcomed by the PCB. England last toured Pakistan in 2005 when they played three Tests and five One-Day Internationals. The subsequent series

England's Grealish thriving on Gazza comparisons

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  Gascoigne became one of the most sought-after players in the world after dazzling at the 1990 World Cup in Italy LONDON: England's creative midfielder Jack Grealish says he is thriving on the comparisons being made between him and one of the country's most audacious playmakers Paul Gascoigne. Grealish's ability to go past players and create and score goals has prompted some to compare him to Gazza, as he is known to England fans, who became one of the most sought-after players in the world after dazzling at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. "I thrive off those kind of comparisons (to Gascoigne)," Grealish told reporters after England eased to a 4-0 win over Iceland in their final Nations League group game on Wednesday. "I love the way he played football with all the freedom and all the joy... I want to entertain people but I always want to be effective on the pitch like Gazza was too." Grealish, 25, burst onto the scene in the Premier League early in his ca

Djokovic urges government 'support' players over Australian Open preparations

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  Serbian said he would do whatever to play at the AO but hoped the government could also be accommodating Use our promo code 1XGET to register on 1xbet and earn upto 15000 and get a  chance to win an IPhone 12 LONDON: World number one Novak Djokovic has called on authorities to allow players to compete before the Australian Open while undertaking their mandatory quarantine period. The start of the 2021 season remains in limbo, with officials declining to endorse Tennis Australia's plans to have players arrive mid-December and be free to compete at the ATP Cup and other events ahead of the year's first Grand Slam. Australia is effectively closed to non-residents due to Covid-19 protocols and international arrivals must spend two weeks in quarantine before they can move around freely. Serbian Djokovic said he would do whatever was required to play at the Australian Open but hoped the government could also be accommodating. "I hope that there is going to be support and under