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Aaqib Javed has been appointed interim red-ball coach following Gillespie’s resignation – Aitrend

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Aaqib Javed has been appointed interim red-ball coach following Gillespie’s resignation – Aitrend

Newly appointed interim red-ball coach Aqib Javed (right) and former coach Jason Gillespie. – PCB/Reuters/File Nielsen’s contract expired after Pakistan’s tour of Australia. Gillespie says the decision was made for personal reasons. The decision not to renew Nielsen’s contract leaves him frustrated. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Aqib Javed as interim red-ball coach … Read more

South Africa’s Nortje has been ruled out of the white-ball series against Pakistan – Aitrend

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South Africa’s Nortje has been ruled out of the white-ball series against Pakistan – Aitrend

Anrich Nortje’s injury came at a crucial stage. – AFP/File One of South Africa’s key players, Anrich Nortje, has been ruled out of the white-ball series against Pakistan with a toe injury, dealing a huge blow to the Proteas. Unlimited all-rounder Dayyaan Galiem has been named as his replacement. The 27-year-old, who has an impressive … Read more

Rizwan and Shaheen rise as Babar declines in the ICC rankings – Aitrend

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Rizwan and Shaheen rise as Babar declines in the ICC rankings – Aitrend

(From left to right) Pakistani cricketers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. – AFP/File Pakistani cricket stars Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi have moved higher in the latest ICC T20I rankings, while Babar Azam has fallen down the pecking order. Wicket-keeper Rizwan has moved up two places to sixth with 713 ranking points, … Read more

Confirmation of Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup – Aitrend

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Confirmation of Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup – Aitrend

A general view as people pray inside Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid exhibition after FIFA confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host country for the 2034 World Cup on December 11, 2024. — Reuters Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup by FIFA on Wednesday, underscoring the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in … Read more

“There is no agreement yet” on the format of the Cricket Champions Trophy – Aitrend

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“There is no agreement yet” on the format of the Cricket Champions Trophy – Aitrend

An undated photo of the ICC Champions Trophy. – AFP/File No agreement has been reached between the PCB and BCCI on the ‘hybrid’ format. The ICC is still unable to announce the schedule for this event. Under the hybrid model, the Pakistan-India match will be played in Dubai. The saga of next year’s Cricket Champions … Read more

Former India teammates say poor form is affecting Rohit’s leadership – Aitrend

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Former India teammates say poor form is affecting Rohit’s leadership – Aitrend

Indian pacer Rohit Sharma looks disappointed after losing in the Cricket World Cup final on November 19, 2023. – Reuters New Delhi: India skipper Rohit Sharma’s dismal batting form is affecting his captaincy in Australia, according to former teammates Harbhajan Singh and Cheteshwar Pujara. Rohit has only one half-century in his last 12 Test innings, … Read more

PSL promo reveals date of Player Draft event – Aitrend

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PSL promo reveals date of Player Draft event – Aitrend

This screenshot shows the Pakistan Super League logo before the Player Draft event. — YouTube/@PakistanSuperLeagueOfficial LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has released a promo to announce the highly anticipated Players Draft event for its upcoming 10th edition – scheduled to take place on January 11, 2025. Taking to social media, the league released a … Read more

Shaheen Afridi became the first Pakistani to take 100 wickets in every format – Aitrend

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Shaheen Afridi became the first Pakistani to take 100 wickets in every format – Aitrend

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates after taking a wicket during the first T20 International against South Africa on December 10, 2024. — Author KARACHI: Pakistani pace sensation Shaheen Afridi has added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets in each of the three international formats of … Read more

South Africa handed over a target of 184 runs to Pakistan in the first T20I – Aitrend

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South Africa handed over a target of 184 runs to Pakistan in the first T20I – Aitrend

South Africa’s David Miller plays a shot during the first T20I against Pakistan on December 10, 2024. – X/ProteasMen Durban: David Miller’s half-century helped South Africa set a target of 184 runs for Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series at Kingsmead Stadium on Tuesday. Earlier, the Proteas won the toss and decided … Read more

Pakistan beats Japan in Asian hockey event – Aitrend

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Pakistan beats Japan in Asian hockey event – Aitrend

Pakistan beat Japan 2-1 on Wednesday to claim their first win in the Hockey Asia Champions Cup at the Muki Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuer, China. Nadeem Ahmed opened Pakistan’s account with a goal in the first quarter, but Japan equalized in the second quarter. In the tenth minute of the second quarter, Sufyan Khan … Read more