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ICC unveils world first digital experiences that take fans closer to the game

Dubai, October 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Cricket fans will be able to get never before seen insights on the game they love through the ICC’s new digital experiences launched for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

The 2021 event in Oman and the UAE delivered outstanding global engagement with a record total of 2.55 billion minutes of action consumed across the ICC’s digital assets. A total of 618 million fans engaged with the tournament on digital platforms, a 28% jump from the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.

Now the ICC are taking digital coverage to the next level for the tournament in Australia, with a range of new world-leading activations on the official mobile app – available on iOS and android – and tournament website t20worldcup.com.

The dedicated tournament app will leverage rich data to create a world-first 360-degree visualisation of the tournament’s biggest sixes in the match centre.

And for the first time, fans will be able to see live fielding positions thanks to live data from the ICC’s Official Data Supplier Sport Radar.

The ICC will be leveraging the latest technology in its app to deliver a new vertical video experience powered by AI-generated match highlights, which will complement the content being published across ICC channels on Facebook and Instagram as part of the ICC’s ground-breaking partnership with Meta.

The ICC will be working with Meta to bring Instagram Reels producers from India, Australia and New Zealand to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to create content that will reach a new and younger audience.

Fans in the stadium will get access to new interactive features that enables them to help create world class live experiences, including in stadia voting for what music will be played at matches and being a part of interactive light shows at certain events.

At certain matches, fans will also be able to engage in a “Big Time” immersive AR experience.

“The ICC is dedicated to using technology to elevate the cricket fan’s experience, whether they are in a stadium in Perth or on the bus in Pune. All of these new features on the official ICC App are designed to take them closer to the game they love and feel a closer connection to this amazing event,” said Finn Bradshaw, the ICC’s Head of Digital. “We hope this means every cricket fan in the world can easily find the information they need and the content they love.”

While the ICC takes its non-live coverage to a new level this event, our Broadcast Partner Disney Star and its Licensees will showcase the live matches on a global basis along with highlights, pre / post shows and other programming. The tournament gets underway on October 16 when Namibia face Sri Lanka at Kardinia Park in Geelong.

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com

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Update on Pakistan squad for ICC T20 World Cup 

Lahore, October 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan have made one change in their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 with Fakhar Zaman and Usman Qadir swapping places. Fakhar is included in the 15-player squad and Usman has moved to the traveling reserves.

The change was necessary as Usman Qadir is yet to recover from a hairline fracture on his right thumb that he suffered during the 25 September T20I against England in Karachi. The leg-spinner will not be available for selection before 22 October.

Fakhar will arrive in Brisbane from London along with Shaheen Shah Afridi on Saturday and will be available for selection in the two warm-up matches against England (17 October) and Afghanistan (19 October), during which the team management will assess the left-handed batter’s fitness.

Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shan Masood.

Traveling reserves: Mohammad Haris, Shahnawaz Dahani and Usman Qadir.

Schedule of Pakistan’s matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022:

23 October – vs India, Melbourne

27 October – vs winner Group B, Perth

30 October – vs runner-up Group A, Perth

3 November – vs South Africa, Sydney

6 November – vs Bangladesh, Adelaide

For more information, contact:
Media Manager,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5717231-4
Fax: +92-42-5711860
Website: www.pcb.com.pk

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Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated in unprecedented way at Sindh University 

Jamshoro, October 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Eid Milad-un-Nabi was celebrated with religious fervour at the University of Sindh Jamshoro under the auspices of Institute of Languages and Bureau of Students Tutorial Guidance Counselling Services and Co-Curricular Activities (STAGS) here on Thursday.

The event held in SU’s Shaikh Ayaz Auditorium, Arts Faculty Building was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor University of Sindh Professor (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro; however, prominent religious leader and head of the Central Advisory Board of the global movement for the preaching of Quran and Sunnah, Dawat-e-Islami AL haj Molana Muhammad Imran Attari spoke about the life of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) and shed light on various aspects. He enlightened the ceremony with the light of remembrance and thought of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him).

He urged the youth to recite the Holy Quran and try to understand it along with establishing 5-time prayers so that they might emerge victorious in the world and the hereafter. He lamented that the majority of Muslims across the world was rapidly decreasing. To halt such ebb, the youth will have to come forward to establish prayers in real sense.

On the occasion, SU Vice-Chancellor Professor (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro, while referring to Surah Ikhlas, said that the mentioned Surah of Holy Qur’an was a clear proof of the oneness of Allah Almighty and that there was no match of Him and He is matchless and ubiquitous.

“No one can be associated with Allah. He is the Lord of the worlds while Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the mercy for the worlds”, Dr Kalhoro said and added that there were 46,000 male and female students studying simultaneously at the University of Sindh.

“Those who do not know how to recite the Holy Quran, should get guidance/ learn from the students who have read it in their leisure time after classes”, he said. The Vice-Chancellor said that for religious brotherhood in Pakistan, people of all sects should respect each other and no one should speak against others.

Dr. Kalhoro disagreed with AL haj Muhammad Imran Attari on the point that the number of the Muslims were all over the world and said that it was a wrong perception that the number of Muslims across globe was decreasing day by day. He said Muslims’ population was increasing in different countries day by day.

He said that taking into account the increasing number of Muslims in different countries, the option from the religious column in census form had been deleted by the rulers in order to pose that the Islamic followers were diminishing across the world. “There is no reality is it, I believe”, the Vice-Chancellor said and added that it was obligation on every Muslim to adopt the teachings of Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and lead their lives accordingly in order to get success.

On the occasion, AL haj Muhammad Imran collectively prayed to God almighty for the development of the University of Sindh, better future of the students, prosperity of the country and enabling Muslims to follow the Quran and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Dean Faculty of Arts Professor Dr. Muhammad Khan Sangi, Registrar Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Bhutto, Director Institute of Languages Mufti Sahibzada, Professor Jan-Alam Solangi, Professor Saqib Buriro, Dr. Mubarak Ali Lashari, Dr. Elahi Bakhsh Gopang, prof. Jalil Mahesar, Kashif Narejo, Sadam Hussain Mugheri and others were also in attendance.

For more information, contact:
Director
Centre for Pure and Applied Geology
University of Sindh
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Tel: +92-22-9213167
Cell: +92-300-9375193
E-mail: shsolangi@usindh.edu.pk
Website: www.usindh.edu.pk

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Sybrid Private Limited – A Lakson Group of Company x GIKI MoU Signing Ceremony 

Swabi, October 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Mr. Ather Imran Nawaz CEO (and GIKI Alumnus), Dr. Murtaza Khan, Chief Analytics Officer and Mr. Mohsin Hassan Akhtar, Head of Operations – Strategic Initiatives – Sybrid (Private) Limited visited GIKI and met with Rector, Prof. Dr. Fazal A. Khalid, Pro-Rectors, and Deans.

For more information, contact:
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI)
Topi 23640, District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-938-281026
Fax: +92-938-281032, +92-938-281041
Website: https://www.giki.edu.pk/

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LUMS Alumnus Donates to the National Outreach Programme 

Lahore, October 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Mr. Faisal Sabir Raja (MBA 2002) has established the ‘Justice Raja Muhammad Sabir Scholarship’ at LUMS in honour of his late father, who was a passionate philanthropist and dedicated 30 years to his law practice at the Supreme Court and High Court of Pakistan. The fund will sponsor one National Outreach Programme (NOP) scholar at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL).

The partnership was formalised at an MoU signing ceremony held on October 12, 2022, where Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS, and Mr. Raja, signed the agreement. Also present were Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, Office of Advancement, Ms. Angbeen Mirza, Assistant Professor, SAHSOL, and Mr. Sikander Ahmed Shah, Associate Professor, SAHSOL.

Dr. Ahmad appreciated Mr. Raja’s support for the NOP and highlighted the importance and value of alumni giving back. “It is our priority to provide students with accessible opportunities at LUMS, and with the help of our partners, we will continue to provide these students with a chance to achieve their ambitions.”

To provide a holistic overview of the many initiatives at LUMS, Ms. Kamran gave a brief presentation and highlighted the key statistics of the University. She spoke about the impact of the NOP and how outreach is actively conducted in cities across Pakistan to identify potential applicants. “The impact of the National Outreach Programme extends beyond the students to their families and communities and our scholars strive to achieve academic excellence against all odds.”

Mr. Raja spoke about the motivation towards giving to LUMS. “The NOP is a brilliant vehicle to help talented student’s bridge economic disparity and support LUMS in its mission of offering an outstanding educational experience to talented scholars regardless of financial and social constraints.” He also appreciated LUMS for the confidence it continues to ingrain in students.

Initiated in 2001, the NOP furthers the University’s longstanding vision of providing premium education to talented students across the country, regardless of their financial circumstances. The Programme won the Global Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Platinum Award 2021 in the ‘Best Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ category.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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P@SHA and LUMS Partner to Meet Hyper-Growth in the IT Sector 

Lahore, October 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) and LUMS have signed a wide-ranging MoU to strengthen industry-academia collaboration geared towards skill development, job placement, industry-driven curriculum, and research.

While Pakistan has over 300,000 IT professionals and its universities are producing over 25,000 IT graduates annually, the industry struggles to recruit skilled graduates as IT companies hire only 10% of the applicants. The partnership with LUMS is a major step in addressing this gap through reskilling and up skilling initiatives by relevant stakeholders.

The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Arsalan Khalid, Provincial Minister for IT, Punjab, who expressed his enthusiasm to support this initiative. He outlined the Punjab government’s vision for IT to create a government-industry-academic framework for revamping skills-based criteria that graduates can bring to Pakistan’s growing market.

Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS, said this partnership could provide an excellent collaborative model of curriculum development that will eventually position the IT industry to compete regionally and beyond. He said, “It is time to lay the foundation for one of Pakistan’s growth sectors that will have a huge impact in opening doors for our youth who are keen to participate”.

Mr. Badar Khushnood, Chairman of P@SHA, echoed the need for stronger linkages and a robust human resource development ecosystem in the country. He said, “This partnership will ensure innovative, market-oriented, evolving and internationally aligned IT skills development and training programmes that can support diverse capabilities and business verticals including finance and banking, e-commerce, retail and distribution, healthcare services, agriculture, food processing, learning technologies, and large-scale manufacturing”.

This collaboration will usher activities, including seminars, training workshops, exhibitions, conferences, trade fairs, placement, and internships. Pakistan’s IT industry can position itself as a major driver of economic growth, having achieved $2.62 billion in exports over the last year. According to one source, digital transformation could add over $59.7 billion in annual economic value by 2030, equivalent to almost 19% of the country’s GDP.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk