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August 17, 2021August 18, 2021

First Test is a great example of Test cricket’s beauty: Waqar Younis

Kingston, August 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Bowling Coach Waqar Younis praised the high quality competition in the thrilling first Test between West Indies and Pakistan while addressing a virtual media session with Pakistan media from Kingston, Jamaica on Tuesday.

“We would not get a better advertisement for the beauty of Test cricket. Both teams fought very well but unfortunately we didn’t avail some good opportunities at a crucial stage of the match which cost us at the end.”

“The pitch was conducive to seam bowling and our pacers bowled really well. Undoubtedly, It was a low target that we had to defend yet we fought really hard and it was only some dropped catches that took the game away from us.”

Waqar Younis also admired the efforts of his bowlers, “I am very proud of my bowlers. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali bowled brilliantly. I have full confidence on the abilities of Mohammad Abbas. He was very impressive in the match but unfortunately he didn’t get many wickets.” Waqar is also hopeful that Pakistan will stage a better show in the last Test match against the host nation commencing from 20 August.

“We must admire Babar Azam the way he kept his nerves and took some good decisions as captain in the last match.” “Leggie Yasir Shah is a match winner and we are fortunate to have Nauman Ali as a good back-up spinner.” “We will go with a positive mindset in the second game and try to do better.”

For more information, contact:
Media Manager,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5717231-4
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August 16, 2021August 17, 2021

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup schedule to be revealed on digital show

Dubai, August 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):The complete schedule of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, being hosted by India in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, will be announced during a digital show to be broadcast via T20worldcup.com and the ICC Cricket app from 09h00 Dubai time (+4 GMT) on Tuesday, 17 August.

The show will be compered by former England cricketer Isa Guha, who will discuss the prospects of different teams, notable matchups and highlight the key players in the 16-team tournament with Daren Sammy and Dinesh Karthik.

Guha, who played more than 100 internationals and was part of the squads that won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, says she is thrilled to be presenting Tuesday’s show.

Isa Guha: “I have enjoyed watching and commentating on T20 cricket from around the world, and I’m really excited to be part of a show around the schedule announcement of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. It will also be a good opportunity to catch up with my friends and colleagues on the circuit – Daren Sammy and Dinesh Karthik, as we look ahead to the tournament and discuss all the match-ups.”

Sammy, who led his team to victory in the 2012 and 2016 editions of the tournament, backs the West Indies to do well in the seventh edition.

Daren Sammy: “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is a pinnacle event in the T20 format. We’ve had the pleasure of lifting the trophy twice and I’m sure the West Indies will be one of the favourites to win once again. I know fans back home and in the rest of the world are waiting with enthusiasm for this event. I look forward to being a part of this show and discussing the schedule.”

Dinesh Karthik, who has turned out in more than 150 international matches across the three formats of the game and was a member of the India team that won the inaugural edition in 2007, feels the schedule launch will increase anticipation among fans.

Dinesh Karthik: “The schedule announcement takes us one step closer to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and is the point from where teams start chalking out their final plans. Players in the T20 format have only gotten more skillful over the past five years since the last edition, and I bet we are in for some scintillating performances and nerve-wracking thrillers.”

For comprehensive coverage around the T20 World Cup fans can head to the T20 World Cup website and ICC Cricket app or have their say on the highly anticipated event across social media using the hashtag #T20WorldCup.

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

August 16, 2021August 17, 2021

Road to South Africa 2023 begins as ICC pathway events return

Dubai, August 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):ICC women’s events will return for the first time since the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on 8 March 2020, as six teams compete in the European qualifier on the road to the next Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa 2023.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier which is two steps away from the 2023 tournament takes place between 26 and 30 August and sees France and Turkey competing in an ICC women’s event for the very first time, alongside Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Scotland. The event which also sees the first ICC pathway event taking place since February 2020 is being hosted at La Manga in Spain where the top team qualifies for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2022.

Of the six teams participating, Ireland starts the tournament as the top-ranked team (10) in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20 Team Rankings and take strong form into the event having overcome the Dutch Lionesses last month in Malahide (2-1 series win), and Scotland in Belfast back in May (3-1 series win).

Germany will also be feeling quietly confident going into the Europe Qualifier, having defeated neighbours France in their five-match series in Krefeld in July, extending the Golden Eagles’ unbeaten run to 14 matches.

The event will be live-streamed globally in partnership with IMG, ensuring more cricket from more nations than ever before is accessible to fans around the world. The partnership will also deliver ICC women’s pathway event content for ICC digital channels providing the opportunity to attract new fans globally. Details of how to access the stream will be released in due course.

ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said: “We are delighted to welcome the return of ICC pathway events to Europe with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier starting at the end of this month, and in particular to see France and Turkey making history in competing in their first ICC women’s event.

“I would like to thank the host Cricket Espana, all the participating teams and everyone involved for their patience and hard work to get to this point.”

Germany captain Anuradha Dodaballapur said: “We are really pumped for the qualifiers and have trained hard since the last one focusing and improving key areas individually and collectively as a squad. A lot of positives from our series exploits over the last year that we take with us going into this competition. It is a tough pool, no doubt, and will test our overall skills, but we love a good challenge and look forward to the event.”

France captain Emmanuelle Brelivet said: “I am looking forward to playing in an ICC event for the very first time, this is history for women’s cricket in France and we are excited to play against high quality teams. The whole French National team has worked hard for months to be ready for the qualifier after a difficult year with the pandemic. We want to show cricket is a growing sport in France and we will give our best to succeed.”

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier fixtures are:

26 August 2021 – Netherlands vs Scotland (10:30); Ireland vs Germany (10:30); France vs Netherlands (15:30); Turkey vs Ireland (15:30)

27 August 2021 – Scotland vs Turkey (10:30); Germany vs France (10:30); Ireland vs Scotland (15:30); Netherlands vs Germany (15:30)

28 August 2021 – Rest Day

29 August 2021 Turkey vs Netherlands (10:30); France vs Ireland (10:30); Germany vs Turkey (15:30); Scotland vs France (15:30)

30 August 2021 France vs Turkey (10:30); Scotland vs Germany (10:30); Netherlands vs Ireland (15:30)

August 16, 2021August 17, 2021

On sale dates announced for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 single match tickets and corporate hospitality packages

Dubai, August 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Individual match tickets for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 will go on sale on 4 October. Organisers have confirmed ticket prices today, with kids able to see the best female cricketers on the planet from just $7*, with adult prices from $17* for individual ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (CWC22) match tickets.

Tickets for a full day of fun and international cricket action will cost from $45* for a family of five.

There’s only 200 days to go until the WHITE FERNS open the tournament on 4 March 2022 at Tauranga’s beautiful Bay Oval – let’s show them a packed stadium and New Zealanders enjoying the world cup action up close.

Businesses interested in throwing their support behind women’s sport will be able to purchase CWC22 corporate hospitality packages from 6 September.

Cantabrians will also get the chance to catch all eight competing teams in action when the region hosts the CWC22 warm-up week from 27 February to 2 March 2022.

Each team will play two warm-up matches across four days at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln Green and Rangiora Oval, with fans able to attend free of charge.

The official pre-tournament media day, captain’s press conference and all team welcome will also be held in Christchurch.

Canterbury’s hosting of the CWC22 warm-up week matches will provide significant economic value for the region – estimated to be $4.2 million.

This tournament will be the first global women’s cricket event since the T20 World Cup final last year on 8 March, which saw over 86,000 fans turn out at the MCG.

CWC22 Chief Executive Andrea Nelson says she wants as many Kiwi as possible to experience cricket’s pinnacle event.

“When New Zealand last hosted the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup back in 2000, the WHITE FERNS came away with our country’s first and only women’s world title to date. That’s something I’m sure all Kiwi wouldn’t mind seeing again.

“Attending World Cup matches will be very affordable – an action-packed day out for a family will cost from $45* which we think is real value for money,” she says.

The top eight teams in the world will go head-to-head with 31 matches to be played across 31 epic days at six premium venues across New Zealand.

WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine says: “As a player, there’s no better feeling than walking out on the pitch to a roaring home crowd.

“It’s been such a buzz to see Wellingtonians come out to support the Blaze and Firebirds at the Basin for the Supersmash and I hope that support continues to grow for women’s cricket as we prepare for the World Cup in our own back yard.”

New Zealand Cricket CEO David White said feeling was running high as the tournament approached: “We’re very excited about the World Cup being staged here next year and I know the cricket community is really looking forward to hosting this party – our first taste of World Cup action since 2015.”

For tournament information, fixtures and all the latest ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 news, go to https://www.icc-cricket.com/cwc22.

* Additional fees will apply for some ticket delivery/collection options. Credit card fees may apply. Children – aged 2-14 – must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 at a glance

Hosted in New Zealand from 4 March to 3 April, 2022

Eight nations

31 matches

Six host cities: Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin

Corporate hospitality packages available from 6 September

Individual match tickets on sale from 4 October

August 15, 2021August 16, 2021

Muhammad Hamood Lakhvi and Miss Hummera Mughal elected unopposed President and Secretary General of Punjab Baseball Association

Lahore, August 15, 2021 (PPI-OT):In the Elective General Council Meeting of Punjab Baseball Association, the election of new office bearers was carried out in which Muhammad Hamood Lakhvi was elected unopposed as the President of the Association while Miss Hummera Mughal was elected as the Secretary General.

An Elective General Council Meeting of Punjab Baseball Association was held in Bahria Town Lahore under the Chairmanship of Syed Fakhar Ali Shah. The meeting was attended by the representatives of the affiliated Divisions of Punjab. The meeting was attended by Syed Fakhr Ali Shah, Miss Hummera Mughal, Sheikh Mazhar Ahmed (Lahore), Muhammad Hamood Lakhvi (Sahiwal), Mussadiq Hanif (Gujranwala), Jamil Kamran (Multan), Syed Aaqib Shirazi and Zohra Naseem Shah (Faisalabad), Shabbar Raza. (Rawalpindi), Bilal Mustafa (Bahawalpur), Husnain Raza (Sargodha), Haroon Saeed (DG Khan), Zafar Hussain Warraich (Umpiring Association) and Nadeem Sajjad Shah (Coaching Association). While Tariq Nadeem represented Pakistan Federation Baseball, Zahid Mehmood Rana represented Punjab Olympic Association and Abdul Sattar represented Sports Board Punjab.

The proceedings of the meeting were conducted with recitation from the Holy Qur’an. Syed Fakhr Ali Shah briefed the House on the agenda of the meeting.

1. Fatiha was offered for Syed Khawar Shah (late), former President of Punjab Baseball Association.

2. House approved the Last Minutes of the General Council Meeting.

3. The House elected an unopposed Executive Committee for the next four years comprising:

Muhammad Hamood Lakhvi – President

Syed Fakhar Ali Shah – Senior Vice President

Miss Hummera Mughal – Secretary General

Sheikh Mazhar Ahmed – Treasurer

Muhammad Jamil Kamran – Vice President

Husnain Raza – Vice President

Dr. Shaheen Gulraiz – Vice President

Syed Shabar Raza – Vice President

Musaddiq Hanif – Member at Large

Zafar Hussain Waraich – Member at Large

Bilal Mustafa – Member at Large

Zohra Naseem Shah – Member at Large

After the election, newly elected President Muhammad Hamood Lakhvi thanked the members and assured that all possible steps would be taken to promote baseball in the province. He said that everyone must work together for the development of the game. All members try to bring in new talent from their areas.

After the election, the regular proceedings of the General Council meeting chaired by Muhammad Hamood Lakhvi began. At the General Council meeting, the House made the following decisions:

1. The 24th National Baseball Championship is being held in September in Rawalpindi. Regarding the selection and training camp of the Punjab team for the preparation of the best team, the General Council directed the members of all the divisions to find the best baseball players in their respective areas.

2. It was decided in the meeting that National Baseball Coaching Seminar and National Baseball Umpiring Seminar should be held in Punjab under the supervision of Punjab Baseball Association. The final approval of which will be taken at the next executive committee meeting.

3. The final approval to hold the 16th National Women’s Baseball Championship in Punjab will also be taken in the forthcoming Executive Committee meeting. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Federation Baseball
Punjab Stadium, Ferozepur Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel. +92-42-353-41121
Fax + 92-42-357-11828
E-mail: pakistanfederationbaseball@hotmail.com

August 15, 2021August 16, 2021

Jayden Seales reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Dubai, August 15, 2021 (PPI-OT):West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in Kingston.

Seales was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “Using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.”

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of Seales, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period.

The incident occurred in the 70th over of Pakistan’s first innings, after the dismissal of batter Hasan Ali, when Seales used inappropriate language towards Hasan which could have provoked an aggressive reaction from him.

Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction, which was ratified by the ICC Cricket Operations department as per the COVID-19 interim playing regulations. Seales pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Gregory Brathwaite, Joel Wilson, Nigel Duguid and TV umpire Leslie Reifer.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of a fine of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.