The on-going Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely due to a coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting between the organising committee and the team owners and management on Thursday due to recent COVID-19 cases reported in the league.&nbsp;

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"The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which had started on 20 February," an official release from the PCB stated.

The board took this decision a day after three people tested positive for coronavirus. This included Quetta Gladiators batsman Tom Baton and Karachi Kings fielding coach Kamran Khan.

Earlier, a PSL fixture was postponed by a day after Quetta's Fawad Ahmed testing positive for the contagious virus.&nbsp;

The previous edition of the T20 league faced postponement due to coronavirus pandemic, and the league was rescheduled and hosted it last November.

The on-going Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely due to a coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting between the organising committee and the team owners and management on Thursday due to recent COVID-19 cases reported in the league.

The on-going Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely due to a coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting between the organising committee and the team owners and management on Thursday due to recent COVID-19 cases reported in the league. ALSO READ: 'Welcome to the club': Yuvraj Singh congratulates Kieron Pollard on smashing 6 sixes "The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which had started on 20 February," an official release from the PCB stated. The board took this decision a day after three people tested positive for coronavirus. This included Quetta Gladiators batsman Tom Baton and Karachi Kings fielding coach Kamran Khan. Earlier, a PSL fixture was postponed by a day after Quetta's Fawad Ahmed testing positive for the contagious virus. The previous edition of the T20 league faced postponement due to coronavirus pandemic, and the league was rescheduled and hosted it last November.

Pakistan Super League postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19: PCB

The 'pawri&nbsp;ho rahi hai' meme has set the internet on fire and now, the Pakistan cricket team recreated the viral video after beating South Africa in the final T20I of the three-match series.

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The Men in Green defeated the Proteas by 4 wickets in the match in Lahore, chasing the 165-run target with eight balls to spare.&nbsp;

Pakistan Cricket Board took to Twitter and shared a video of the side recreating the meme.

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The video, originally, was made by Dananeer Mobeen, a 19-year-old girl from Islamabad who creates videos on a variety of subjects and also shares pictures from her photoshoots and travel escapades on social media.&nbsp;

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The girl has five lakh fans on Instagram and around 31,000 followers on Twitter. She retweeted the PCB post and said: "Honoured."

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Pakistan overcame David Miller’s 45-ball 85 to beat South Africa to clinch the series 2-1. Miller's gritty knock went in vain as Pakistan's batting order stick to the crease to register their 100th win in a Twenty20 international.

The 'pawri ho rahi hai' meme has set the internet on fire and now, the Pakistan cricket team recreated the viral video after beating South Africa in the final T20I of the three-match series.

The 'pawri ho rahi hai' meme has set the internet on fire and now, the Pakistan cricket team recreated the viral video after beating South Africa in the final T20I of the three-match series. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG: Axar Patel joins the elite list after a five-wicket haul on debut The Men in Green defeated the Proteas by 4 wickets in the match in Lahore, chasing the 165-run target with eight balls to spare. Pakistan Cricket Board took to Twitter and shared a video of the side recreating the meme. یہ ہماری ٹیم ہے اور یہ ہماری سیلیبریشن ہو رہی ہے 🙌 #PAKvSA | #HarHaalMainCricket | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/69LrEJhF24 — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 14, 2021 × ALSO READ: Pakistan PM Imran Khan gives thumbs up to 'top team' India The video, originally, was made by Dananeer Mobeen, a 19-year-old girl from Islamabad who creates videos on a variety of subjects and also shares pictures from her photoshoots and travel escapades on social media. 'Pawri Hori Hai': Here's the real story behind Pakistani Instagrammer's viral video The girl has five lakh fans on Instagram and around 31,000 followers on Twitter. She retweeted the PCB post and said: "Honoured." Honored ♥️♥️ https://t.co/ExBXaxEHeI — Dananeer Mobeen 🌻 (@DananeerM) February 14, 2021 × Pakistan overcame David Miller’s 45-ball 85 to beat South Africa to clinch the series 2-1. Miller's gritty knock went in vain as Pakistan's batting order stick to the crease to register their 100th win in a Twenty20 international.

'Pawri ho rahi hai': Pakistan cricket team recreates viral meme

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Asia Cup 2020 was one of the biggest cricket events to have taken a hit as it got postponed. While Pakistan was scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the Asia Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup 2021 with Pakistan hosting the 2022 edition of the event.

The PCB CEO said that Sri Lanka has the rights to host the 2021 Asia Cup. The Asia Cup 2020 was ultimately postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic after several talks on venue and schedule changes.&nbsp;

"The next Asia Cup will be hosted in Sri Lanka in June and we have got hosting rights now for the 2022 Asia Cup," PCB CEO Wasim Khan was quoted as saying by the PTI.

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According to the original schedule, Pakistan was to host the Asia Cup in August-September 2020 but faced postponement. It has been now pushed to 2021 for which Sri Lanka has the hosting rights and as compensation, Pakistan will host Asia Cup 2022.

The PCB has been working to get back international teams to Pakistan for bilateral series as international cricket resumes in the country. The likes of Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have visited Pakistan to play cricket in the last 12 months with Australia also scheduled to play there soon.

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However, hosting a full-fledged Asia Cup remains a task for PCB given Pakistan and India’s political relationship.

After Asia Cup 2020 was postponed, the BCCI went ahead and conducted the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the United Arab Emirates with the T20 tournament played behind closed doors keeping COVID-19 protocols in mind.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Asia Cup 2020 was one of the biggest cricket events to have taken a hit as it got postponed. While Pakistan was scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the Asia Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup 2021 with Pakistan hosting the 2022 edition of the event.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Asia Cup 2020 was one of the biggest cricket events to have taken a hit as it got postponed. While Pakistan was scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the Asia Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup 2021 with Pakistan hosting the 2022 edition of the event. The PCB CEO said that Sri Lanka has the rights to host the 2021 Asia Cup. The Asia Cup 2020 was ultimately postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic after several talks on venue and schedule changes. "The next Asia Cup will be hosted in Sri Lanka in June and we have got hosting rights now for the 2022 Asia Cup," PCB CEO Wasim Khan was quoted as saying by the PTI. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS 1st T20I Live Streaming: How and where to watch India vs Australia? According to the original schedule, Pakistan was to host the Asia Cup in August-September 2020 but faced postponement. It has been now pushed to 2021 for which Sri Lanka has the hosting rights and as compensation, Pakistan will host Asia Cup 2022. The PCB has been working to get back international teams to Pakistan for bilateral series as international cricket resumes in the country. The likes of Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have visited Pakistan to play cricket in the last 12 months with Australia also scheduled to play there soon. ALSO READ: Kane Williamson's Test-best double ton sets West Indies huge target However, hosting a full-fledged Asia Cup remains a task for PCB given Pakistan and India’s political relationship. After Asia Cup 2020 was postponed, the BCCI went ahead and conducted the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the United Arab Emirates with the T20 tournament played behind closed doors keeping COVID-19 protocols in mind.

Not Pakistan but Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup 2021: PCB CEO Wasim Khan

Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam has been accused of sexually abusing a woman. According to the woman, Azam exploited her for 10 years and gave her false promises of marriage.

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The woman, in a press conference, revealed that they are school friends. She said that she backed the player mentally and financially during his tough times. According to the woman, Babar proposed her for marriage in 2010 and they eloped for a court wedding next year. However, Babar Azam changed his mind after he rose to fame when he led Pakistan in 2012 U-19 World Cup and then was selected in the national team.&nbsp;

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As per the woman, Babar threatened to kill her before she went to the police. She also revealed that Babar Azam used to physically assault her.&nbsp;

Recently, Babar Azam became Pakistan's captain in all formats and is currently touring in New Zealand for the T20I and Test series against the Black Caps.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to take any actions against the player. However, these accusations have sent shockwaves across the cricketing world.&nbsp;

Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam has been accused of sexually abusing a woman. According to the woman, Azam exploited her for 10 years and gave her false promises of marriage.

Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam has been accused of sexually abusing a woman. According to the woman, Azam exploited her for 10 years and gave her false promises of marriage. Also read: NZ vs PAK: Seventh player of Pakistan cricket team tests positive for COVID-19 The woman, in a press conference, revealed that they are school friends. She said that she backed the player mentally and financially during his tough times. According to the woman, Babar proposed her for marriage in 2010 and they eloped for a court wedding next year. However, Babar Azam changed his mind after he rose to fame when he led Pakistan in 2012 U-19 World Cup and then was selected in the national team. So this lady has made accusations against Babar Azam "he promised to marry me, he got me pregnant, he beat me up, he threatened me and he used me" Video courtesy 24NewsHD pic.twitter.com/PTkvdM4WW2 — Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) November 28, 2020 × As per the woman, Babar threatened to kill her before she went to the police. She also revealed that Babar Azam used to physically assault her. Recently, Babar Azam became Pakistan's captain in all formats and is currently touring in New Zealand for the T20I and Test series against the Black Caps. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to take any actions against the player. However, these accusations have sent shockwaves across the cricketing world.

'Exploited me for 10 years': Woman accuses Pakistan skipper Babar Azam of sexual abuse

The playoffs of Pakistan Super League (PSL) has faced back-to-back setbacks as star players like Darren Sammy and Mitchell McCleneghan have withdrawn from the league.

The playoffs of Pakistan Super League (PSL) has faced back-to-back setbacks as star players like Darren Sammy and Mitchell McCleneghan have withdrawn from the league. Also read: 'Best player I’ve ever seen in my life': Aussie coach Justin Langer praises this Indian batsman According to Pakistan Cricket Board, PSL playoffs will be played between November 14 to 17 in Karachi. The PCB has also announced the squads for the playoffs. The Pakistan league was suspended due to COVID-19 before the board to release the schedule for the playoffs, including the final. According to PTI, Peshawar Zalmi star and former West Indies captain Daren Sammy, who has been one of the prominent faces in the PSL, will not be travelling to Karachi as he has pulled out of the play-offs due to Covid-19 related travel complications. Kiwi pacer Mitchell McClenaghan, who represented Karachi Kings, will not play PSL 2020 play-offs. South Africa's Wayne Parnell has been called to replace the Kiwi. "The left-armer replaces New Zealand’s Mitchell McCleneghan who is unavailable due to isolation restrictions in New Zealand enforced by Covid-19," said PSL in an official statement England's James Vince and Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah also pulled out after testing positive for the virus. Squads: Karachi Kings Aamir Yamin, Alex Hales, Arshad Iqbal, Awais Zia, Babar Azam, Cameron Delport, Chadwick Walton, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Sharjeel Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Umaid Asif, Umer Khan, Usama Mir and Waqas Maqsood. Lahore Qalandars Abid Ali, Agha Salman, Ben Dunk, Dane Vilas, David Wiese, Dilbar Hussain, Fakhar Zaman, Farzan Raja, Haris Rauf, Jaahid Ali, Maaz Khan, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Hafeez, Samit Patel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sohail Akhtar, Tamim Iqbal and Usman Shinwari. Multan Sultans Adam Lyth, Ali Shafiq, Bilawal Bhatti, Imran Tahir, Brendan Taylor, Junaid Khan, Khushdil Shah, Joe Denly, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Irfan, Ravi Bopara, Rilee Rossouw, Rohail Nazir, Shaan Masood, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanvir, Usman Qadir and Zeeshan Ashraf. Peshawar Zalmi Aamir Ali, Adil Amin, Carlos Brathwaite, Daren Sammy, Faf du Plessis, Haider Ali Khan, Hardus Viljoen, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Khurram Shehzad, Saqib Mahmood, Mohammad Mohsin, Rahat Ali, Shoaib Malik, Umar Amin, Wahab Riaz and Yasir Shah. Schedule: Qualifier 1: The match will be played on November 14 between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings. Eliminator 1: The match will be played on November 14 between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi. Eliminator 2: The match will be played on November 15 between the loser of Qualifier and Eliminator 1 winner. Final: The match will be played on November 17 between the qualifying teams.

Pakistan Super League: Despite setbacks, PCB announces schedule and squad for playoffs

The domestic cricket in Pakistan has come back after a long halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is taking steps to make sure that all the players and the officials are in a safe environment.

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According to the board, it is mandatory for everyone to get themselves tested for COVID-19 twice, before entering the bio-secure bubble.

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Pakistan's domestic T20 tournament, the National T20 Cup will begin on September 30.&nbsp;

Earlier a report in InsideSport stated that the PCB has asked the 240 players and officials to pay for their initial tests. “The initial test the players, officials and stakeholders have to pay for themselves,” a PCB source said.

However, these reports are told to be incorrect. According to a senior Pakistan cricket journalist, Saj Sadiq took to his official Twitter handle and clarified, "Reports PCB has asked players, officials &amp; other stakeholders, who will take part in the National T20 Cup later this month, to pay for their own Covid-19 tests are incorrect. They will do the first test themselves and PCB will then reimburse them all the costs #Cricket #Covid_19".

The domestic cricket in Pakistan has come back after a long halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is taking steps to make sure that all the players and the officials are in a safe environment.

The domestic cricket in Pakistan has come back after a long halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is taking steps to make sure that all the players and the officials are in a safe environment. Also read: IPL 2020: Who are the favourites in MI vs CSK opener? Gautam Gambhir opines According to the board, it is mandatory for everyone to get themselves tested for COVID-19 twice, before entering the bio-secure bubble. Also read: 'So great': Manchester United's Rashford reacts to Jofra Archer's soccer skills during match Pakistan's domestic T20 tournament, the National T20 Cup will begin on September 30. Earlier a report in InsideSport stated that the PCB has asked the 240 players and officials to pay for their initial tests. “The initial test the players, officials and stakeholders have to pay for themselves,” a PCB source said. However, these reports are told to be incorrect. According to a senior Pakistan cricket journalist, Saj Sadiq took to his official Twitter handle and clarified, "Reports PCB has asked players, officials & other stakeholders, who will take part in the National T20 Cup later this month, to pay for their own Covid-19 tests are incorrect. They will do the first test themselves and PCB will then reimburse them all the costs #Cricket #Covid_19".

National T20 Cup: PCB asks 240 players, officials to pay for COVID-19 tests

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir will join Pakistan's tour of England having originally withdrawn from the squad citing personal reasons, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Monday.

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The 28-year-old pulled out so he could be at the birth of his second child in August, but his daughter was born last week.

Amir will have to test negative for the coronavirus twice before travelling to England, where Pakistan will play three Test matches and three T20 internationals.

The left-armer surprisingly retired from Test cricket last year.

Amir infamously deliberately bowled no-balls as part of a spot-fixing scandal in a Test against England at Lord's in 2010. He was banned for five years and jailed by a UK court.

The PCB also said the arrival of batsman Shoaib Malik had been delayed due to India's extension of a ban on international flights pushing back his planned family reunion.

Malik is married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.

Amir will replace another fast bowler, Haris Rauf, who has undergone six coronavirus tests, five of which have returned positive.

The PCB was arranging for Rauf to fly to Britain on Wednesday but another test on Sunday came back positive.

All players need two negative tests before they are eligible to go on the England tour.&nbsp;

PCB said Rauf is asymptomatic and has been advised to self-quarantine for another 10 days.

The 26-year-old Rauf came into the limelight earlier this year when he performed well in Australia's Big Bash Twenty20 league. He has so far played two Twenty20 internationals for Pakistan.

Pakistan play the first of three Tests in Manchester from August 5. They also play three Twenty20 internationals on the tour.

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir will join Pakistan's tour of England having originally withdrawn from the squad citing personal reasons, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Monday.

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir will join Pakistan's tour of England having originally withdrawn from the squad citing personal reasons, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Monday. Also read: Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic: ICC The 28-year-old pulled out so he could be at the birth of his second child in August, but his daughter was born last week. Amir will have to test negative for the coronavirus twice before travelling to England, where Pakistan will play three Test matches and three T20 internationals. The left-armer surprisingly retired from Test cricket last year. Amir infamously deliberately bowled no-balls as part of a spot-fixing scandal in a Test against England at Lord's in 2010. He was banned for five years and jailed by a UK court. The PCB also said the arrival of batsman Shoaib Malik had been delayed due to India's extension of a ban on international flights pushing back his planned family reunion. Malik is married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. Amir will replace another fast bowler, Haris Rauf, who has undergone six coronavirus tests, five of which have returned positive. The PCB was arranging for Rauf to fly to Britain on Wednesday but another test on Sunday came back positive. All players need two negative tests before they are eligible to go on the England tour. PCB said Rauf is asymptomatic and has been advised to self-quarantine for another 10 days. The 26-year-old Rauf came into the limelight earlier this year when he performed well in Australia's Big Bash Twenty20 league. He has so far played two Twenty20 internationals for Pakistan. Pakistan play the first of three Tests in Manchester from August 5. They also play three Twenty20 internationals on the tour.

Pakistan's pacer Mohammad Amir to join England tour

Pakistan's left-arm spinner Kashif Bhatti has been allowed to rejoin the squad after coronavirus scare.&nbsp;

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Before travelling to the UK, tests were conducted under PCB's protocols where he was first tested positive, however, the following to tests have turned out to be negative. So the player was allowed to travel for the tour.&nbsp;

After arriving in the UK, the player was tested again under the ECB protocols and was tested positive. He had to isolate himself, but later tests confirmed that he was negative and was allowed to join the squad in Worcester.&nbsp;

There was confusion over the initial positive test in the UK but an ECB spokesperson said it was "for the remnants of a previous Covid-19 infection".

"The player had returned a positive test result for the remnants of a previous Covid-19 infection and in consultation with Public Health England and a virologist, a safety-first approach was taken to isolate the player," the spokesperson said. "The player has now returned a second negative test with no risk of infection to other players and staff."

Bhatti arrived in the UK on July 8, he travelled with Haider Ali and Imran Khan. While self-isolating, Bhatti remained in the same hotel where the squad stayed but did not train with them. He trained separately.&nbsp;

Pakistan's left-arm spinner Kashif Bhatti has been allowed to rejoin the squad after coronavirus scare. Also read: Can Pakistan defeat England in the Test series?

Pakistan's left-arm spinner Kashif Bhatti has been allowed to rejoin the squad after coronavirus scare. Also read: Can Pakistan defeat England in the Test series? Ramiz Raja gives his take Before travelling to the UK, tests were conducted under PCB's protocols where he was first tested positive, however, the following to tests have turned out to be negative. So the player was allowed to travel for the tour. After arriving in the UK, the player was tested again under the ECB protocols and was tested positive. He had to isolate himself, but later tests confirmed that he was negative and was allowed to join the squad in Worcester. There was confusion over the initial positive test in the UK but an ECB spokesperson said it was "for the remnants of a previous Covid-19 infection". "The player had returned a positive test result for the remnants of a previous Covid-19 infection and in consultation with Public Health England and a virologist, a safety-first approach was taken to isolate the player," the spokesperson said. "The player has now returned a second negative test with no risk of infection to other players and staff." Bhatti arrived in the UK on July 8, he travelled with Haider Ali and Imran Khan. While self-isolating, Bhatti remained in the same hotel where the squad stayed but did not train with them. He trained separately.

In a COVID twist, Pak spinner Kashif Bhatti rejoins squad after testing negative

The Pakistan Cricket Board and team are currently focused on their tour against England and have refused to comment on former batting coach Grant Flower's revelation regarding Younis Khan.&nbsp;

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According to former Zimbabwe cricketer Grant Flower, who was Pakistan’s batting coach between 2014 and 2019, made a shocking claim as he said Younis Khan once disagreed with his batting tips so much that he brought a knife to his throat and then-Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur had to intervene.

“Younis Khan… quite tough to master,” said Flower on Following On Cricket Podcast. “Obviously, a brilliant career. I remember one incident in Brisbane, during the Test, at breakfast, I tried to give him a bit of batting advice, not that my career was anywhere near his regarding stats, as he is the highest scorer in Pakistan Test cricket.

“But he didn’t take kindly to my advice and brought a knife to my throat, with Mickey Arthur sitting alongside, who had to intervene. Yeah, it’s been interesting. But that’s part of coaching. It makes it a hell of a journey, and I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve still got a lot to learn, but I’m very fortunate to be in the position I am.”

Younis Khan is currently Pakistan's batting coach and he along with the board have refused to comment on the claim.&nbsp;

However, a source in the board told the PTI that the incident took place during 2016 tour of Australia and was not a serious case of a threat as hyped by Flower, it was just a friendly banter on the breakfast table.&nbsp;

“But the impression being spread by Grant Flower is not entirely true. Younis apparently had jokingly picked up the butter knife and waved it around telling Grant to just let him have his breakfast and not give advice at the breakfast table,” the source said.

The source said that it was saddening for the board to see their former staff disclose private information just to get attention. He said: “They also tend to add salt and pepper to incidents to grab headlines,”

The Pakistan Cricket Board and team are currently focused on their tour against England and have refused to comment on former batting coach Grant Flower's revelation regarding Younis Khan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board and team are currently focused on their tour against England and have refused to comment on former batting coach Grant Flower's revelation regarding Younis Khan. Also read: ‘Younis Khan held a knife to my throat’: Grant Flower on his stint as Pakistan batting coach According to former Zimbabwe cricketer Grant Flower, who was Pakistan’s batting coach between 2014 and 2019, made a shocking claim as he said Younis Khan once disagreed with his batting tips so much that he brought a knife to his throat and then-Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur had to intervene. “Younis Khan… quite tough to master,” said Flower on Following On Cricket Podcast. “Obviously, a brilliant career. I remember one incident in Brisbane, during the Test, at breakfast, I tried to give him a bit of batting advice, not that my career was anywhere near his regarding stats, as he is the highest scorer in Pakistan Test cricket. “But he didn’t take kindly to my advice and brought a knife to my throat, with Mickey Arthur sitting alongside, who had to intervene. Yeah, it’s been interesting. But that’s part of coaching. It makes it a hell of a journey, and I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve still got a lot to learn, but I’m very fortunate to be in the position I am.” Younis Khan is currently Pakistan's batting coach and he along with the board have refused to comment on the claim. However, a source in the board told the PTI that the incident took place during 2016 tour of Australia and was not a serious case of a threat as hyped by Flower, it was just a friendly banter on the breakfast table. “But the impression being spread by Grant Flower is not entirely true. Younis apparently had jokingly picked up the butter knife and waved it around telling Grant to just let him have his breakfast and not give advice at the breakfast table,” the source said. The source said that it was saddening for the board to see their former staff disclose private information just to get attention. He said: “They also tend to add salt and pepper to incidents to grab headlines,”

PCB and team management refuse to comment on Grant's 'knife to my throat’ charge against Younis Khan

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday said he doesn’t see the T20 World Cup happening in Australia later this year while adding the cricketing world can’t risk players’ safety in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; 
Mani’s comments follow Cricket Australia Chairman Earl Eddings’s comments after the latter said that the showpiece event seems “unrealistic and very, very difficult” given the logistical and international travel concerns.&nbsp;

<h2>The feeling is it (T20 World Cup) would not be possible this year: Ehsan Mani</h2>

"We have had a lot of discussions and the feeling is it (T20 World Cup) would not be possible this year. ICC has World Cups lined up in 2021 and 2023, so we have a gap year where we can adjust this event," Mani told reporters.

"God forbid if some player(s) falls ill or mishap occurs during the tournament, it will have a big impact and create panic in the cricket world and we can't take that risk," Mani, who also heads the ICC's Finance and Commercial Rights Committee, said.

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Mani conceded that bio-bubble environment is feasible only in a bilateral series but would be difficult when 16 teams are participating in a tournament.&nbsp;

"Having a bio-bubble environment is feasible for say a bilateral series like Pakistan in England, but it is very difficult when 16 teams are involved," the PCB chief added.

ICC, after their last Board meeting, had said that they would take a call on the T20 World Cup next month as it wants to take the best possible decision regarding the future of the tournament. Whereas CA chairman Eddings said the prospect of hosting the T20 World Cup is unlikely.

"I would say it is unlikely...Trying to get (teams from) 16 countries into Australia when most countries are still going through COVID spiking is unrealistic or very, very difficult," CA chairman Eddings said on Tuesday.

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Mani further said that there is another ICC conference call scheduled in a week with discussions on T20 World Cup likely to take place while adding he expects a final decision in three to four weeks time.

"The thing is the ICC and member boards are stakeholders and then there are the broadcasters as key stakeholders as well. They are looking at their position and what is best for them.

"We are also taking into consideration views of associate member countries who get shares from the event. I expect a final decision in three to four weeks time." 
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday said he doesn’t see the T20 World Cup happening in Australia later this year while adding the cricketing world can’t risk players’ safety in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday said he doesn’t see the T20 World Cup happening in Australia later this year while adding the cricketing world can’t risk players’ safety in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mani’s comments follow Cricket Australia Chairman Earl Eddings’s comments after the latter said that the showpiece event seems “unrealistic and very, very difficult” given the logistical and international travel concerns. The feeling is it (T20 World Cup) would not be possible this year: Ehsan Mani "We have had a lot of discussions and the feeling is it (T20 World Cup) would not be possible this year. ICC has World Cups lined up in 2021 and 2023, so we have a gap year where we can adjust this event," Mani told reporters. "God forbid if some player(s) falls ill or mishap occurs during the tournament, it will have a big impact and create panic in the cricket world and we can't take that risk," Mani, who also heads the ICC's Finance and Commercial Rights Committee, said. ALSO READ: With ICC dragging its feet on T20 World Cup, it's BCCI vs Manohar once again Mani conceded that bio-bubble environment is feasible only in a bilateral series but would be difficult when 16 teams are participating in a tournament. "Having a bio-bubble environment is feasible for say a bilateral series like Pakistan in England, but it is very difficult when 16 teams are involved," the PCB chief added. ICC, after their last Board meeting, had said that they would take a call on the T20 World Cup next month as it wants to take the best possible decision regarding the future of the tournament. Whereas CA chairman Eddings said the prospect of hosting the T20 World Cup is unlikely. "I would say it is unlikely...Trying to get (teams from) 16 countries into Australia when most countries are still going through COVID spiking is unrealistic or very, very difficult," CA chairman Eddings said on Tuesday. ALSO READ: BCCI's Arun Dhumal: Don't know why ICC is delaying call on T20 World Cup despite Australia expressing inability Mani further said that there is another ICC conference call scheduled in a week with discussions on T20 World Cup likely to take place while adding he expects a final decision in three to four weeks time. "The thing is the ICC and member boards are stakeholders and then there are the broadcasters as key stakeholders as well. They are looking at their position and what is best for them. "We are also taking into consideration views of associate member countries who get shares from the event. I expect a final decision in three to four weeks time."

Feeling is T20 World Cup would not be possible this year: PCB chief Ehsan Mani

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will not support any move from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reschedule the T20 World Cup for Indian Premier League (IPL)&nbsp;2020. PCB further said the ICC should not prioritise a ‘domestic tournament’ (IPL) for an international tournament or bilateral series.&nbsp;

The BCCI is optimistic about conducting the IPL later in the year after the cash-rich tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic and strict lockdown measures. ICC Board meeting is slated for Thursday and a decision could be taken on the T20 World Cup, however, an official announcement is not expected following a meeting.

PCB is of the view that ICC members should wait for a couple of months before taking a call on T20 World Cup. The Pakistan board also said a lot will depend on how the West Indies and Pakistan’s tour of England goes. &nbsp;

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"We are in May and there is still time. The ICC members should wait and see where this Coronavirus pandemic goes. A decision on staging the event can be taken even after say two months," a PCB official was quoted as saying by PTI.

"There is no cricket being played right now but in two months' time we will know what is the position because West Indies and Pakistan are to play in England if things go according to plan," he added.

If the IPL is cancelled then the BCCI is expected to take a financial hit of around Rs 4,000 crore. Sri Lanka and UAE have also proposed to host IPL 2020 outside India.

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However, PCB will not support any move by the ICC if the board members are thinking of rescheduling the calendar to accommodate IPL 2020.&nbsp;

"The IPL is a domestic event of the BCCI and cannot be given preference over ICC events or bilateral agreements. Pakistan will not support any such move," a source was quoted as saying by PTI. 
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will not support any move from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reschedule the T20 World Cup for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will not support any move from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reschedule the T20 World Cup for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. PCB further said the ICC should not prioritise a ‘domestic tournament’ (IPL) for an international tournament or bilateral series. The BCCI is optimistic about conducting the IPL later in the year after the cash-rich tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic and strict lockdown measures. ICC Board meeting is slated for Thursday and a decision could be taken on the T20 World Cup, however, an official announcement is not expected following a meeting. PCB is of the view that ICC members should wait for a couple of months before taking a call on T20 World Cup. The Pakistan board also said a lot will depend on how the West Indies and Pakistan’s tour of England goes. ALSO READ: BCCI may allow Indian cricketers to participate in ECB's 'The Hundred': Report "We are in May and there is still time. The ICC members should wait and see where this Coronavirus pandemic goes. A decision on staging the event can be taken even after say two months," a PCB official was quoted as saying by PTI. "There is no cricket being played right now but in two months' time we will know what is the position because West Indies and Pakistan are to play in England if things go according to plan," he added. If the IPL is cancelled then the BCCI is expected to take a financial hit of around Rs 4,000 crore. Sri Lanka and UAE have also proposed to host IPL 2020 outside India. ALSO READ: ICC vs BCCI: India could lose T20 World Cup 2021 hosting rights over tax exemption issues However, PCB will not support any move by the ICC if the board members are thinking of rescheduling the calendar to accommodate IPL 2020. "The IPL is a domestic event of the BCCI and cannot be given preference over ICC events or bilateral agreements. Pakistan will not support any such move," a source was quoted as saying by PTI.

Pakistan will not support ICC in rescheduling of T20 World Cup for IPL 2020: PCB official

Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal, after being imposed a three-year ban for failing to report corrupt approaches, didn’t show any remorse nor did he seek an apology after the verdict, chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board’s disciplinary observed in his detailed judgement. Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan submitted a detailed judgement to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which was made public on Friday.&nbsp;

Akmal was found guilty for two charges under PCB’s Anti-Corruption Code as the judgement disqualified him from involving in cricket-related activities till February 19, 2023. The 29-year-old batsman has 14 days to appeal against the two three-year bans which will run concurrently. The detailed judgement also stated that Akmal tried to refuge under the pretext that he has always reported any such approaches in past.

“It appears that he (Umar Akmal) is not prepared to show remorse and seek apology, make admission that he failed to fulfill his responsibility under Anti-Corruption Code...,” Justice Chauhan said in the judgement.

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“...rather he tried to take refuge under the pretext that in the past whenever any such approaches were made, the matter was reported by him,” he said. 
Akmal was suspended on the eve of Pakistan Super League 2020 before being charged with two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of PCB’s Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated cases on March 17.&nbsp;

“The charge as framed is proved and the participant (Umar Akmal) has rendered himself liable to be punished for breach of Article 2.4.4,” Justice Chauhan said.

“It is also admitted by him (Umar Akmal) that he failed to report the approaches and invitation to the PCB Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department, as required by the PCB Code, Article 2.4.4.

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“In view of the above charge as framed, stood proven and the participant has rendered himself to be punished under Article 6.2 of the PCB Code,” he added.

Akmal, who is also the younger brother of Kamran Akmal, last played for Pakistan in October while featuring in 16 Tests, 121 ODIs and 84 T20s and scored 1003, 3194 and 1690 runs respectively.&nbsp;

Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal, after being imposed a three-year ban for failing to report corrupt approaches, didn’t show any remorse nor did he seek an apology after the verdict, chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board’s disciplinary observed in his detailed judgement.

Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal, after being imposed a three-year ban for failing to report corrupt approaches, didn’t show any remorse nor did he seek an apology after the verdict, chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board’s disciplinary observed in his detailed judgement. Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan submitted a detailed judgement to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which was made public on Friday. Akmal was found guilty for two charges under PCB’s Anti-Corruption Code as the judgement disqualified him from involving in cricket-related activities till February 19, 2023. The 29-year-old batsman has 14 days to appeal against the two three-year bans which will run concurrently. The detailed judgement also stated that Akmal tried to refuge under the pretext that he has always reported any such approaches in past. “It appears that he (Umar Akmal) is not prepared to show remorse and seek apology, make admission that he failed to fulfill his responsibility under Anti-Corruption Code...,” Justice Chauhan said in the judgement. ALSO READ: Paralysed Iranian artist Fateme Hamami paints portraits of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi; leaves social media in awe “...rather he tried to take refuge under the pretext that in the past whenever any such approaches were made, the matter was reported by him,” he said. Akmal was suspended on the eve of Pakistan Super League 2020 before being charged with two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of PCB’s Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated cases on March 17. “The charge as framed is proved and the participant (Umar Akmal) has rendered himself liable to be punished for breach of Article 2.4.4,” Justice Chauhan said. “It is also admitted by him (Umar Akmal) that he failed to report the approaches and invitation to the PCB Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department, as required by the PCB Code, Article 2.4.4. ALSO READ: 'We can’t think of IPL getting back yet': BCCI official on resumption of cricket “In view of the above charge as framed, stood proven and the participant has rendered himself to be punished under Article 6.2 of the PCB Code,” he added. Akmal, who is also the younger brother of Kamran Akmal, last played for Pakistan in October while featuring in 16 Tests, 121 ODIs and 84 T20s and scored 1003, 3194 and 1690 runs respectively.

Umar Akmal didn’t show remorse after failing to report corrupt approaches: PCB disciplinary panel head

With sporting calendar disrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talks surrounding the future of Asia Cup 2020, IPL 2020 and ICC T20 World Cup. Speculations are rife that the BCCI is looking for September window to accommodate the already-postponed IPL 2020 in place of Asia Cup.&nbsp;

However, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that if Asia Cup is to be postponed then it will be only due to health safety and the Pakistan board will not agree to any rescheduling to free-up space for IPL.

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Khan said moving an entire tournament just for one-member nation is not right while adding the move if proposed, will not have Pakistan’s support.&nbsp; 
“Our stance is absolutely clear, the Asia Cup is set for September and the only reason it should not take place is continued health safety issues. We will not accept that the Asia Cup is moved to accommodate the IPL,” Khan said to a news portal.

“I have heard that there is talk to move the Asia Cup to November-December but for us, that is not possible. If you move the Asia Cup you are making way for one-member nation and that is not right and it will not have our support,” he added.

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Khan also clarified that BCCI representative, in the ICC Chief Executives’ Meeting on Thursday, didn’t raise any issue regarding IPL while adding Cricket Australia informed that it was exploring all options for the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October-November.

“The T20 World Cup might be played behind closed doors because if we don’t play T20 World Cup each board potentially stands to lose between 15 and 20 million dollars,” said the PCB official. 
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With sporting calendar disrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talks surrounding the future of Asia Cup 2020, IPL 2020 and ICC T20 World Cup.

With sporting calendar disrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talks surrounding the future of Asia Cup 2020, IPL 2020 and ICC T20 World Cup. Speculations are rife that the BCCI is looking for September window to accommodate the already-postponed IPL 2020 in place of Asia Cup. However, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that if Asia Cup is to be postponed then it will be only due to health safety and the Pakistan board will not agree to any rescheduling to free-up space for IPL. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni won't play for India again, reckons CSK teammate Harbhajan Singh Khan said moving an entire tournament just for one-member nation is not right while adding the move if proposed, will not have Pakistan’s support. “Our stance is absolutely clear, the Asia Cup is set for September and the only reason it should not take place is continued health safety issues. We will not accept that the Asia Cup is moved to accommodate the IPL,” Khan said to a news portal. “I have heard that there is talk to move the Asia Cup to November-December but for us, that is not possible. If you move the Asia Cup you are making way for one-member nation and that is not right and it will not have our support,” he added. ALSO READ: Happy birthday Sachin Tendulkar: Wishes pour in from all corners as Master Blaster turns 47 Khan also clarified that BCCI representative, in the ICC Chief Executives’ Meeting on Thursday, didn’t raise any issue regarding IPL while adding Cricket Australia informed that it was exploring all options for the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October-November. “The T20 World Cup might be played behind closed doors because if we don’t play T20 World Cup each board potentially stands to lose between 15 and 20 million dollars,” said the PCB official.

Won't accept rescheduling of Asia Cup for IPL 2020: PCB CEO Wasim Khan

Since 2012-13, India haven’t locked horns with Pakistan, in bilateral cricket series, due to the sour diplomatic relations between the two countries. While India and Pakistan have clashed in ICC tournaments and Asia Cups, bilateral series are on complete hold between the two arch-rivals. The Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ehsan Mani has now accused India of being “unreliable” while stating that they can’t rely on cricket series between India and Pakistan resuming anytime in the foreseeable future.

Mani said that even though not having bilateral series against India have cost Pakistan but claimed that due to India backing out of plans in the past, they haven’t included the arch-rivals in their plans while adding playing them in ICC events is fine. &nbsp;

“Our position is clear that we don’t want politics mixing with cricket. India in the past backed out of its commitment and that’s why we aren’t including them in our plans,” the PCB boss stated.

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"Not having the India series costs us but we're not thinking about that. India are unreliable. We can't rely on cricket resuming with them anytime in the foreseeable future. If it happens, well, we face them in ICC events, which is fine.”

Speculations are rife that India may find a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the same period when Asia Cup 2020 is scheduled to be hosted, by Pakistan, in September 2020. However, Mani rejected all the reports as he said that Asia Cup is not about India or

Pakistan as the revenue generated from the tournament goes into the development of the sport in associate members.

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He further said that nothing has been decided on where the Asia Cup 2020 will be hosted as things are uncertain at this point due to COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

“Asia Cup is not about Pakistan and India; it is about Asian countries. The revenue generated from the Cup is invested in the development of the sport in our associate members,” he said.

“We haven’t decided when and where the tournament will be held. Things at this point are uncertain and that’s why we haven’t discussed much. But once things are finalised, it won’t be difficult for ACC to stage it. 
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Since 2012-13, India haven’t locked horns with Pakistan, in bilateral cricket series, due to the sour diplomatic relations between the two countries. While India and Pakistan have clashed in ICC tournaments and Asia Cups, bilateral series are on complete hold between the two arch-rivals.

Since 2012-13, India haven’t locked horns with Pakistan, in bilateral cricket series, due to the sour diplomatic relations between the two countries. While India and Pakistan have clashed in ICC tournaments and Asia Cups, bilateral series are on complete hold between the two arch-rivals. The Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ehsan Mani has now accused India of being “unreliable” while stating that they can’t rely on cricket series between India and Pakistan resuming anytime in the foreseeable future. Mani said that even though not having bilateral series against India have cost Pakistan but claimed that due to India backing out of plans in the past, they haven’t included the arch-rivals in their plans while adding playing them in ICC events is fine. “Our position is clear that we don’t want politics mixing with cricket. India in the past backed out of its commitment and that’s why we aren’t including them in our plans,” the PCB boss stated. ALSO READ: In time of no cricket, Rob Moody keeping the game alive "Not having the India series costs us but we're not thinking about that. India are unreliable. We can't rely on cricket resuming with them anytime in the foreseeable future. If it happens, well, we face them in ICC events, which is fine.” Speculations are rife that India may find a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the same period when Asia Cup 2020 is scheduled to be hosted, by Pakistan, in September 2020. However, Mani rejected all the reports as he said that Asia Cup is not about India or Pakistan as the revenue generated from the tournament goes into the development of the sport in associate members. ALSO READ: This is mother of all World Cups and 1.3 billion people are in it to win it: Ravi shastri on India's fight against COVID-19 pandemic He further said that nothing has been decided on where the Asia Cup 2020 will be hosted as things are uncertain at this point due to COVID-19 pandemic. “Asia Cup is not about Pakistan and India; it is about Asian countries. The revenue generated from the Cup is invested in the development of the sport in our associate members,” he said. “We haven’t decided when and where the tournament will be held. Things at this point are uncertain and that’s why we haven’t discussed much. But once things are finalised, it won’t be difficult for ACC to stage it.

'India are unreliable, can't resume cricket with them anytime soon' - PCB chairman Ehsan Mani on Indo-Pak bilateral series

Pakistan's controversial batsman Umar Akmal has finally opened up about his spot-fixing allegations. Akmal was suspended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the allegations on spot-fixing. This suspension came just days before the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

In a report, Umar Akmal has "denied" all the charges&nbsp;when questioned by the Anti-corruption Unit (ACU) officials. "The PCB has charged Umar Akmal with two breaches of the anti-corruption code which relates to not reporting a fixing offer," said a PCB press release.

The two breaches were from the Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents. Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code reads as: "Failing to disclose to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage in Corrupt Conduct under this Anti-Corruption Code."

Umar had 14 days to respond to the charges in writing.

Umar has a history of disciplinary problems, having been arrested and detained for a day after a brawl with a traffic warden in 2014.&nbsp;

He was also banned for three months after a spat with then Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur in 2017.

Last month he escaped punishment after making rude remarks to a fitness trainer in Lahore

Pakistan's controversial batsman Umar Akmal has finally opened up about his spot-fixing allegations. Akmal was suspended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the allegations on spot-fixing.

Pakistan's controversial batsman Umar Akmal has finally opened up about his spot-fixing allegations. Akmal was suspended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the allegations on spot-fixing. This suspension came just days before the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a report, Umar Akmal has "denied" all the charges when questioned by the Anti-corruption Unit (ACU) officials. "The PCB has charged Umar Akmal with two breaches of the anti-corruption code which relates to not reporting a fixing offer," said a PCB press release. The two breaches were from the Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents. Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code reads as: "Failing to disclose to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage in Corrupt Conduct under this Anti-Corruption Code." Umar had 14 days to respond to the charges in writing. Umar has a history of disciplinary problems, having been arrested and detained for a day after a brawl with a traffic warden in 2014. He was also banned for three months after a spat with then Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur in 2017. Last month he escaped punishment after making rude remarks to a fitness trainer in Lahore

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal opens up about his spot-fixing allegations

Sri Lanka's&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;legend Kumar Sangakkara&nbsp;has returned to Pakistan for the first time since&nbsp;the 2009 terror attacks in which the Lankan national team was targeted outside the Gaddafi Stadium in&nbsp;Lahore.&nbsp;

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Sangakkara arrives in Lahore with his MCC team | Twitter/@ PCB</h6>

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The former Lankan wicketkeeper-captain will be leading the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) squad who are set to clash with Pakistan Super League's Lahore Qalandars in the first T20 match of the four-match tour.

The MCC will open their tour of Pakistan with a Twenty20 match in Lahore on Friday. The remaining matches of the tour will also be played in the city on February 16, 17 and 19.

The match will take place in the same Gaddafi Stadium, where the Sri Lankan team was attacked by terrorists&nbsp;in 2009 which left eight people dead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Whole Lankan team using&nbsp;Pak Army helicopter to get airlifted&nbsp;after 2009 attacks | AFP</h6>

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The 42-year-old himself was wounded after he suffered a shrapnel wound&nbsp;to his shoulder.&nbsp;He had a narrow escape after a bullet whistled past his head as the Sri Lankan players lay pinned down on the floor of the team bus.

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Sri Lankan spinner Ajanta Mendis injured&nbsp;during&nbsp;the attack in 2009 | AFP</h6>

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International cricket is only now slowly returning to normal in Pakistan.&nbsp;They hosted Sri Lanka late last year for their first home Test series since the 2009 attack.

According to Sangakkara who is also the president of MCC said that Pakistan is restoring its image as a safe destination for cricket.

After his arrival in Lahore on Thursday, he said: "Security is always a major concern everywhere in the world."

Kumar Sangakkara said: "I think the steps that have been taken in Pakistan over the past few years have instilled a great amount of confidence in the cricketing nations."

"I think slowly and surely that confidence is building up and the more times international sides tour, that message becomes stronger and harder to ignore," he added.&nbsp;

Cricketing great Sangakkara said that playing in Lahore will send out a powerful message.

Sri Lanka's cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara has returned to Pakistan for the first time since the 2009 terror attacks in which the Lankan national team was targeted outside the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Sri Lanka's cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara has returned to Pakistan for the first time since the 2009 terror attacks in which the Lankan national team was targeted outside the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Sangakkara arrives in Lahore with his MCC team | Twitter/@ PCB The former Lankan wicketkeeper-captain will be leading the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) squad who are set to clash with Pakistan Super League's Lahore Qalandars in the first T20 match of the four-match tour. The MCC will open their tour of Pakistan with a Twenty20 match in Lahore on Friday. The remaining matches of the tour will also be played in the city on February 16, 17 and 19. The match will take place in the same Gaddafi Stadium, where the Sri Lankan team was attacked by terrorists in 2009 which left eight people dead. Whole Lankan team using Pak Army helicopter to get airlifted after 2009 attacks | AFP The 42-year-old himself was wounded after he suffered a shrapnel wound to his shoulder. He had a narrow escape after a bullet whistled past his head as the Sri Lankan players lay pinned down on the floor of the team bus. Sri Lankan spinner Ajanta Mendis injured during the attack in 2009 | AFP International cricket is only now slowly returning to normal in Pakistan. They hosted Sri Lanka late last year for their first home Test series since the 2009 attack. According to Sangakkara who is also the president of MCC said that Pakistan is restoring its image as a safe destination for cricket. After his arrival in Lahore on Thursday, he said: "Security is always a major concern everywhere in the world." Kumar Sangakkara said: "I think the steps that have been taken in Pakistan over the past few years have instilled a great amount of confidence in the cricketing nations." "I think slowly and surely that confidence is building up and the more times international sides tour, that message becomes stronger and harder to ignore," he added. Cricketing great Sangakkara said that playing in Lahore will send out a powerful message.

Kumar Sangakkara visits Lahore for first time after 2009 bus attack on Lankan team

Not just US, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka have crashed to historic low in ODIs

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../bangladesh-cricket-board-to-decide-on-test-tour -in-pakistan-today-273214">Pakistan</a> recalled veterans Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, but surprisingly dropped pacemen Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz from the 15-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh starting next week.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-cricket-board-gets-government-clearance-only-for-t20i-series-in-pakistan-no-chance-of-test-cricket-273996">Bangladesh board gets government clearance for T20I series in Pak</a>

The squad announced by chief selector and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq is a total revamp to the team which lost 3-0 to Sri Lanka in October last year, and then 2-0 to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../finch-warner-slay-india-australia-win-first-odi- by-10-wickets-274267">Australia </a>in November.

It comes as Pakistan hopes to hang on to its world number one rankings in the shorter format as well as prepare for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in nine months.

Eight players who were part of the squad in the Australia Twenty20 series,&nbsp;&nbsp;opener Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq, paceman Mohammad Irfan, Amir and Riaz, batsmen Asif Ali and Haris Sohail&nbsp;have been dropped.

Misbah admitted the "alarming" recent losses had forced the changes.

"How to return to winning ways was the basis of our selection," he said during the squad announcement.

The three matches are scheduled in Lahore on January 24, 25 and 27. Bangladesh will also play a one-day international and two Tests on two separate visits to Pakistan.&nbsp;

Hafeez, 39, played the last of his 89 Twenty20s against New Zealand in November 2018, while Malik's last of 111 Twenty20 matches was in South Africa last year.

Misbah defended Malik and Hafeez's recall.

"When Malik and Hafeez were dropped for the Sri Lanka series we had said that both are experienced and doors were not shut on their selection," he said.&nbsp;

Some exciting uncapped youngsters have also been included in the squad for the first time, such as 26-year-old paceman Haris Rauf, allrounder Amad Butt, 24, and opener Ahsan Ali, 26.&nbsp;

Rauf was discovered during a talent hunt program by the Pakistan Super League franchise Lahore Qalandars.&nbsp;

His 16 wickets in seven matches of the ongoing Big Bash Twenty20 league in Australia opened his way on to the team. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Ahsan Ali, Amad Butt, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Khusdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan, Musa Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Usman Qadir.

Pakistan recalled veterans Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, but surprisingly dropped pacemen Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz from the 15-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh starting next week.

Pakistan recalled veterans Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, but surprisingly dropped pacemen Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz from the 15-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh starting next week. Also read: Bangladesh board gets government clearance for T20I series in Pak The squad announced by chief selector and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq is a total revamp to the team which lost 3-0 to Sri Lanka in October last year, and then 2-0 to Australia in November. It comes as Pakistan hopes to hang on to its world number one rankings in the shorter format as well as prepare for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in nine months. Eight players who were part of the squad in the Australia Twenty20 series, opener Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq, paceman Mohammad Irfan, Amir and Riaz, batsmen Asif Ali and Haris Sohail have been dropped. Misbah admitted the "alarming" recent losses had forced the changes. "How to return to winning ways was the basis of our selection," he said during the squad announcement. The three matches are scheduled in Lahore on January 24, 25 and 27. Bangladesh will also play a one-day international and two Tests on two separate visits to Pakistan. Hafeez, 39, played the last of his 89 Twenty20s against New Zealand in November 2018, while Malik's last of 111 Twenty20 matches was in South Africa last year. Misbah defended Malik and Hafeez's recall. "When Malik and Hafeez were dropped for the Sri Lanka series we had said that both are experienced and doors were not shut on their selection," he said. Some exciting uncapped youngsters have also been included in the squad for the first time, such as 26-year-old paceman Haris Rauf, allrounder Amad Butt, 24, and opener Ahsan Ali, 26. Rauf was discovered during a talent hunt program by the Pakistan Super League franchise Lahore Qalandars. His 16 wickets in seven matches of the ongoing Big Bash Twenty20 league in Australia opened his way on to the team. Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Ahsan Ali, Amad Butt, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Khusdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan, Musa Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Usman Qadir.

Pakistan recall Hafeez and Malik for Bangladesh T20 series

Bangladesh Cricket Board and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../pakistan-have-no-dearth-of-talents-says-waqar- younis-271890">Pakistan Cricket Board</a> have been in much of a scuffle regarding the venue of the test series between them.

Today, Bangladesh Cricket Board is going to decide whether they will play the Test match in Pakistan or not.

In 2009, Sri Lanka's National Team bus on it's way to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore was brutally ambushed by terrorists leaving 8 people dead and 7 Sri Lanka players and staff injured. After which Teams have been hesitant of tours in Pakistan.&nbsp;

Pakistan have managed to successfully host <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../sri-lanka-arrive-for-first-tests-in-pakistan-since- 2009-attack-267140">Sri Lanka</a> in ODI, T20I, and Test Series after a long decade gap.

The fear of security lures in for the Bangladesh Cricket team. The BCB had agreed on playing the T20I in Pakistan as the T20 World Cup closes in, but they wanted a neutral venue to play two test matches.&nbsp;

These matches are for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../south-africa-beat-england-by-107-runs-in-first- test-270868">World Test Championship</a>, so they are significant for both sides.

In December, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani wrote an e-mail to Bangladesh Cricket Board, asking them to provide valid reasons for not playing in Pakistan. &nbsp;

"We said we want to play only T20Is, but they wanted us to play the Tests. We will play the T20Is bilaterally before the [T20] World Cup. This was PCB's proposal today, but we haven't decided yet. We will on Thursday," said Nazmul Hassan, as reported by ANI.

Pakistan are&nbsp;fourth in ICC World Test Championship, with one win, two losses and a draw whereas Bangladesh are&nbsp;at the bottom of the table without a win and two heavy defeats. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-t20i-india-thrash-sri-lanka-by-7-wickets-in-the-second-t20i-take-1-0-lead-272801">India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: India thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the second T20I, take 1-0 lead</a>

Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board have been in much of a scuffle regarding the venue of the test series between them. Today, Bangladesh Cricket Board is going to decide whether they will play the Test match in Pakistan or not.

Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board have been in much of a scuffle regarding the venue of the test series between them. Today, Bangladesh Cricket Board is going to decide whether they will play the Test match in Pakistan or not. In 2009, Sri Lanka's National Team bus on it's way to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore was brutally ambushed by terrorists leaving 8 people dead and 7 Sri Lanka players and staff injured. After which Teams have been hesitant of tours in Pakistan. Pakistan have managed to successfully host Sri Lanka in ODI, T20I, and Test Series after a long decade gap. The fear of security lures in for the Bangladesh Cricket team. The BCB had agreed on playing the T20I in Pakistan as the T20 World Cup closes in, but they wanted a neutral venue to play two test matches. These matches are for the World Test Championship, so they are significant for both sides. In December, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani wrote an e-mail to Bangladesh Cricket Board, asking them to provide valid reasons for not playing in Pakistan. "We said we want to play only T20Is, but they wanted us to play the Tests. We will play the T20Is bilaterally before the [T20] World Cup. This was PCB's proposal today, but we haven't decided yet. We will on Thursday," said Nazmul Hassan, as reported by ANI. Pakistan are fourth in ICC World Test Championship, with one win, two losses and a draw whereas Bangladesh are at the bottom of the table without a win and two heavy defeats. Also read: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: India thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the second T20I, take 1-0 lead

Bangladesh Cricket Board to decide on Test Tour in Pakistan today

&nbsp;Australia's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../cricket-khawaja-harris-dumped-from-australia- test-squad-261975">Tim Paine</a> has said the upcoming test series against Pakistan and New Zealand may be the last time he captains the side at home as he enters the twilight of his career.

Paine, who turns 35 next month, was named captain after former skipper Steve Smith was handed a one-year ban in March 2018 for ball-tampering and the wicketkeeper became the first Australian captain after Steve Waugh to retain the Ashes.

Smith's explosive return to the test side, where he scored 774 runs in the Ashes, triggered calls to restore him as captain and Paine said talk about who eventually takes over was bound to happen, especially considering his age.

"It might be (my last summer), I'm not too sure," Paine told reporters. "But... I'm enjoying doing it. I feel good physically (and) mentally. So while that continues, I'm scoring enough runs and keeping well enough then I'd like to continue.

"I know when you get to my age that can change really quickly. I'm really looking forward to this summer, beyond that I haven't looked too far. I know what I want to do and what I want to achieve.

"I think when you're the Australian captain and the Australian keeper, they're two of the most critiqued roles in Australian sport and at the moment I have to hold them both. I know I'm going to be in the crosshairs for people all the time."

Paine said Australia's top priority now was to return to the top of the test rankings and win the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../india-vs-bangladesh-1st-test-india-beat- bangladesh-by-innings-and-130-runs-262574"> World Test Championship</a> (WTC). Australia are ranked fifth in the world and trail leaders India by 244 points in the WTC standings.

"Our goal is to get back to that number one ranking and we want to win that Test Championship," he added. "To do that we're going to have to be good enough to win in India and we're going to have to be good enough to beat everyone, everywhere.

"It's the only way we're going to get to where we want to get to. It's an exciting period and I'm looking forward to being part of the start of that and there is no endpoint at the moment."

Australia play Pakistan in the first of two tests that begins on Thursday in Brisbane.

Australia's Tim Paine has said the upcoming test series against Pakistan and New Zealand may be the last time he captains the side at home as he enters the twilight of his career.

Australia's Tim Paine has said the upcoming test series against Pakistan and New Zealand may be the last time he captains the side at home as he enters the twilight of his career. Paine, who turns 35 next month, was named captain after former skipper Steve Smith was handed a one-year ban in March 2018 for ball-tampering and the wicketkeeper became the first Australian captain after Steve Waugh to retain the Ashes. Smith's explosive return to the test side, where he scored 774 runs in the Ashes, triggered calls to restore him as captain and Paine said talk about who eventually takes over was bound to happen, especially considering his age. "It might be (my last summer), I'm not too sure," Paine told reporters. "But... I'm enjoying doing it. I feel good physically (and) mentally. So while that continues, I'm scoring enough runs and keeping well enough then I'd like to continue. "I know when you get to my age that can change really quickly. I'm really looking forward to this summer, beyond that I haven't looked too far. I know what I want to do and what I want to achieve. "I think when you're the Australian captain and the Australian keeper, they're two of the most critiqued roles in Australian sport and at the moment I have to hold them both. I know I'm going to be in the crosshairs for people all the time." Paine said Australia's top priority now was to return to the top of the test rankings and win the World Test Championship (WTC). Australia are ranked fifth in the world and trail leaders India by 244 points in the WTC standings. "Our goal is to get back to that number one ranking and we want to win that Test Championship," he added. "To do that we're going to have to be good enough to win in India and we're going to have to be good enough to beat everyone, everywhere. "It's the only way we're going to get to where we want to get to. It's an exciting period and I'm looking forward to being part of the start of that and there is no endpoint at the moment." Australia play Pakistan in the first of two tests that begins on Thursday in Brisbane.

Tim Paine's home summer maybe his last

Misbah-ul-Haq was playing professional cricket barely five months ago but the former captain on Monday put his name in the hat to become Pakistan's head coach.

Misbah, Pakistan's most successful and longest-serving Test captain, retired from international cricket in 2017 after a distinguished career but played for Peshawar Zalmi in this year's Pakistan Super League Twenty20 tournament.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) this month decided not to renew head coach Mickey Arthur's contract following the team's failure to reach the World Cup semi-finals.&nbsp;

"It has been interesting to see my name being mentioned as a future head coach of the Pakistan cricket team, but the fact is I only made the decision today," the 45-year-old Misbah said in a PCB statement.

"I am applying for the head coach's role fully aware that the competition will be tough as I envisage there will be a few more very competent and highly qualified people applying for one of the most challenging jobs in the game.

"I have to admit it is everyone's dream to coach Pakistan cricket team, which has tremendous potential to be a force to be reckoned with across all formats."

Misbah-ul-Haq was playing professional cricket barely five months ago but the former captain on Monday put his name in the hat to become Pakistan's head coach. Misbah, Pakistan's most successful and longest-serving Test captain, retired from international cricket in 2017 after a distinguished career but played for Peshawar Zalmi in this year's Pakistan Super League Twenty20 tournament.

Misbah-ul-Haq was playing professional cricket barely five months ago but the former captain on Monday put his name in the hat to become Pakistan's head coach. Misbah, Pakistan's most successful and longest-serving Test captain, retired from international cricket in 2017 after a distinguished career but played for Peshawar Zalmi in this year's Pakistan Super League Twenty20 tournament. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) this month decided not to renew head coach Mickey Arthur's contract following the team's failure to reach the World Cup semi-finals. "It has been interesting to see my name being mentioned as a future head coach of the Pakistan cricket team, but the fact is I only made the decision today," the 45-year-old Misbah said in a PCB statement. "I am applying for the head coach's role fully aware that the competition will be tough as I envisage there will be a few more very competent and highly qualified people applying for one of the most challenging jobs in the game. "I have to admit it is everyone's dream to coach Pakistan cricket team, which has tremendous potential to be a force to be reckoned with across all formats."

Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq applies for Pakistan head coach role

Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Cricket Committee on Friday conducted a meeting to review the performance of the national men's cricket team over the past three years.

The meeting was attended by Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur, former chief selector Inzamam ul Haq, and skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed.

The meeting also discussed the performance of the women's team, U19 and U16 national sides over the past three years.

The committee was headed by PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan via a conference call, and the recommendation of the committee will be finalised early next week, which will be later sent to PCB Chairman, Ehsan Mani.

Misbah-ul-Haq and Urooj Mumtaz, along with Zakir Khan, director international cricket, and Mudassar Nazar, director academies, attended the meeting in person at the PCB headquarters in Lahore, while Wasim Akram joined via video link.

Haroon Rasheed, director domestic cricket, couldn't attend the meeting due to his tight schedule with a domestic cricket meeting.

After failing to secure a berth in the knock-out stage of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, Inzamam-ul-Haq steps down from his position of Pakistan's chief selector on July 17.

Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Cricket Committee on Friday conducted a meeting to review the performance of the national men's cricket team over the past three years.

Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Cricket Committee on Friday conducted a meeting to review the performance of the national men's cricket team over the past three years. The meeting was attended by Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur, former chief selector Inzamam ul Haq, and skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed. The meeting also discussed the performance of the women's team, U19 and U16 national sides over the past three years. The committee was headed by PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan via a conference call, and the recommendation of the committee will be finalised early next week, which will be later sent to PCB Chairman, Ehsan Mani. Misbah-ul-Haq and Urooj Mumtaz, along with Zakir Khan, director international cricket, and Mudassar Nazar, director academies, attended the meeting in person at the PCB headquarters in Lahore, while Wasim Akram joined via video link. Haroon Rasheed, director domestic cricket, couldn't attend the meeting due to his tight schedule with a domestic cricket meeting. After failing to secure a berth in the knock-out stage of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, Inzamam-ul-Haq steps down from his position of Pakistan's chief selector on July 17.

Pakistan Cricket Board conducts review meeting on national team's

Pakistan cricket captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=Sarfaraz+Ahmed">Sarfaraz Ahmed</a> gave a controversial reply to a female journalist on being asked why all-rounder Shoaib Malik was not given a farewell match.&nbsp;

"Don't you think Shoaib Malik deserved a farewell match against the Bengalis as his performance against them is good?"

In reply to that, Sarfaraz said, "Don't call them Bengalis, call them Bangladesh, otherwise you will be banned."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-pakistans-shoaib-malik-announces-retirement-from-one-day-cricket-233443">Malik confirmed his retirement</a> from one-day cricket without making a farewell appearance in his side's victory over Bangladesh in Pakistan's last league stage match of Cricket World Cup 2019.&nbsp;

He justified the decision of not taking Malik in the playing XI against Bangladesh as the team wanted to play the match with winning combination.&nbsp;

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Pakistan cricket team returned home after a fifth-place finish in the points table, level on 11 points with New Zealand. But the Kiwis qualified as the fourth team for the semi-finals owing to better net run rate.

"There is no need to say sorry. We worked hard and gave our best. We haven't returned with 2-4 points, but with 11," Sarfaraz Ahmed said during his first press conference on reaching home.&nbsp;

"We accept that we didn't perform well as a team in the 1st 5 matches but it wasn't as bad a performance as people are making it out to be," he added.&nbsp;

Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed gave a controversial reply to a female journalist on being asked why all-rounder Shoaib Malik was not given a farewell match.

Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed gave a controversial reply to a female journalist on being asked why all-rounder Shoaib Malik was not given a farewell match. "Don't you think Shoaib Malik deserved a farewell match against the Bengalis as his performance against them is good?" In reply to that, Sarfaraz said, "Don't call them Bengalis, call them Bangladesh, otherwise you will be banned." Malik confirmed his retirement from one-day cricket without making a farewell appearance in his side's victory over Bangladesh in Pakistan's last league stage match of Cricket World Cup 2019. He justified the decision of not taking Malik in the playing XI against Bangladesh as the team wanted to play the match with winning combination. Watch the video: Sarfaraz Ahmed to a journalist: Don't call them Bengali, its not ethical. Call them Bangladesh otherwise you might be banned... 🤔🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/QrFkTETHM6 — Down The Ground (@downthegroundtw) July 7, 2019 × Pakistan cricket team returned home after a fifth-place finish in the points table, level on 11 points with New Zealand. But the Kiwis qualified as the fourth team for the semi-finals owing to better net run rate. "There is no need to say sorry. We worked hard and gave our best. We haven't returned with 2-4 points, but with 11," Sarfaraz Ahmed said during his first press conference on reaching home. "We accept that we didn't perform well as a team in the 1st 5 matches but it wasn't as bad a performance as people are making it out to be," he added.

'Don't call them Bengalis, call them Bangladeshis,' says Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed to journalist

Amid all the controversies surrounding the appointment of PCB MD Wasim Khan, the board Thursday announced the team for the upcoming ICC World Cup, starting May 30.&nbsp;

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed will lead the squad, who will open their campaign against West Indies on May 31.

However, left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been left out, while teenager Mohammad Hasnain has been included in the 15-man squad.

Amir will, however, travel to England for the preceding ODI series against England.&nbsp; The team will continue to get the services of Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam.

Veteran Shoaib Malik is also a part of the squad considering the experience he will bring in to the squad. &nbsp;

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Left-arm pacer Usman Shinwari also missed out. Another significant name missing from the announced squad was power-hitter Asif Ali.

For the uninitiated, the deadline to announce squads is April 23, but teams can make changes till May 23 without seeking permission from the ICC's event technical committee.&nbsp;

Pakistan squad for World Cup- Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Hassan Ali, Abid Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Sohail.

Amid all the controversies surrounding the appointment of PCB MD Wasim Khan, the board Thursday announced the team for the upcoming ICC World Cup, starting May 30.

Amid all the controversies surrounding the appointment of PCB MD Wasim Khan, the board Thursday announced the team for the upcoming ICC World Cup, starting May 30. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed will lead the squad, who will open their campaign against West Indies on May 31. However, left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been left out, while teenager Mohammad Hasnain has been included in the 15-man squad. Amir will, however, travel to England for the preceding ODI series against England. The team will continue to get the services of Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam. Veteran Shoaib Malik is also a part of the squad considering the experience he will bring in to the squad. BREAKING: Pakistan have announced their #CWC19 squad. 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/NBlvAc2vbo — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) April 18, 2019 × Left-arm pacer Usman Shinwari also missed out. Another significant name missing from the announced squad was power-hitter Asif Ali. For the uninitiated, the deadline to announce squads is April 23, but teams can make changes till May 23 without seeking permission from the ICC's event technical committee. Pakistan squad for World Cup- Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Hassan Ali, Abid Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Sohail.

Pakistan announce World Cup squad, pacer Mohammad Amir left out

The 53rd meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Board of Governors, was adjourned on Wednesday for a later date due to an incomplete quorum.

The meeting was adjourned for a brief period, as five members attempted to table a resolution which was not part of the meeting's agenda.

The PCB Chairman, Ehsan Mani, had proposed that any business other than the agenda could be considered under 'Any Other Items' at the end of the meeting. But, the Khan Research Laboratory (KRL) and the four other regional representatives refused to return for the completion of the meeting.

"I am hugely disappointed by today's events as I was looking forward to an interactive, productive and constructive discussion, which was aimed at taking Pakistan cricket forward," PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani said in an official statement.

"Yesterday, we called on the honourable Chief Minister of Balochistan and engaged in fruitful and enlightening discussions to promote cricket in Balochistan.

It is, therefore, particularly disappointing that the representative from Balochistan also refused to return for the BoG meeting. We reaffirm our commitment to doing what is right for Pakistan cricket and once again becoming a strong force in the world game, and must not get derailed by personal agendas," he added.

Ehsan Mani, PCB Chairman, Asad Ali Khan, Kabir Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Ayaz Butt, Muhammad Numan Butt, Shah Dost, Shahrez Abdullah Khan , Akbar Durrani attended the meeting whereas Lt Gen (R) Muzammil Hussain and Lt Gen (R) Javed Zia were not able to attend the meeting due to prior engagements.

Earlier, the meeting had started with the members offering "fateha" for all those people who lost their lives in the tragic incident in Quetta's Hazarganji market as well as Naseem Khan who passed away recently. Khan was a first-class cricketer and a PCB coach.

The 53rd meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Board of Governors, was adjourned on Wednesday for a later date due to an incomplete quorum. The meeting was adjourned for a brief period, as five members attempted to table a resolution which was not part of the meeting's agenda.

The 53rd meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Board of Governors, was adjourned on Wednesday for a later date due to an incomplete quorum. The meeting was adjourned for a brief period, as five members attempted to table a resolution which was not part of the meeting's agenda. The PCB Chairman, Ehsan Mani, had proposed that any business other than the agenda could be considered under 'Any Other Items' at the end of the meeting. But, the Khan Research Laboratory (KRL) and the four other regional representatives refused to return for the completion of the meeting. "I am hugely disappointed by today's events as I was looking forward to an interactive, productive and constructive discussion, which was aimed at taking Pakistan cricket forward," PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani said in an official statement. "Yesterday, we called on the honourable Chief Minister of Balochistan and engaged in fruitful and enlightening discussions to promote cricket in Balochistan. It is, therefore, particularly disappointing that the representative from Balochistan also refused to return for the BoG meeting. We reaffirm our commitment to doing what is right for Pakistan cricket and once again becoming a strong force in the world game, and must not get derailed by personal agendas," he added. Ehsan Mani, PCB Chairman, Asad Ali Khan, Kabir Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Ayaz Butt, Muhammad Numan Butt, Shah Dost, Shahrez Abdullah Khan , Akbar Durrani attended the meeting whereas Lt Gen (R) Muzammil Hussain and Lt Gen (R) Javed Zia were not able to attend the meeting due to prior engagements. Earlier, the meeting had started with the members offering "fateha" for all those people who lost their lives in the tragic incident in Quetta's Hazarganji market as well as Naseem Khan who passed away recently. Khan was a first-class cricketer and a PCB coach.

PCB Board of Governors meeting adjourned due to incomplete quorum

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has courted controversy again, despite only recently being brought back to the international fold following a two-year absence, after breaching a team curfew ahead of the fifth one-dayer against Australia.

Akmal was sent home from Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy squad in England for failing fitness tests and followed that up with a public outburst against head coach Mickey Arthur.

He was recalled for the first time since that spat for Pakistan's five-match series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates.

The Pakistan Cricket Board said the 28-year-old had been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and received an official reprimand for a late night-out ahead of Sunday's fifth ODI against Australia in Dubai.

The cricketer pleaded guilty to the charge, apologised and accepted the sanction, the PCB added.

"I am glad that Umar has realised his mistake, and has accepted and apologised for his actions, which were clearly unprofessional and in no way can be ignored or overlooked," PCB managing director Wasim Khan said in a statement.

"The PCB expects a high level of professionalism and commitment from its players, and this action is a reiteration and timely reminder that any indiscipline shall not be tolerated or accepted."

Akmal made his debut as a 19-year-old in 2009 in a Test against New Zealand. Once considered the future of Pakistan's batting, he played the last of his 16 matches in the longest format in 2011.

He was part of the playing side in all five matches in the UAE and totalled 150 runs during the series, which Australia won 5-0.

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has courted controversy again, despite only recently being brought back to the international fold following a two-year absence, after breaching a team curfew ahead of the fifth one-dayer against Australia.

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has courted controversy again, despite only recently being brought back to the international fold following a two-year absence, after breaching a team curfew ahead of the fifth one-dayer against Australia. Akmal was sent home from Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy squad in England for failing fitness tests and followed that up with a public outburst against head coach Mickey Arthur. He was recalled for the first time since that spat for Pakistan's five-match series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates. The Pakistan Cricket Board said the 28-year-old had been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and received an official reprimand for a late night-out ahead of Sunday's fifth ODI against Australia in Dubai. The cricketer pleaded guilty to the charge, apologised and accepted the sanction, the PCB added. "I am glad that Umar has realised his mistake, and has accepted and apologised for his actions, which were clearly unprofessional and in no way can be ignored or overlooked," PCB managing director Wasim Khan said in a statement. "The PCB expects a high level of professionalism and commitment from its players, and this action is a reiteration and timely reminder that any indiscipline shall not be tolerated or accepted." Akmal made his debut as a 19-year-old in 2009 in a Test against New Zealand. Once considered the future of Pakistan's batting, he played the last of his 16 matches in the longest format in 2011. He was part of the playing side in all five matches in the UAE and totalled 150 runs during the series, which Australia won 5-0.

Pakistan's Umar Akmal fined after latest indiscretion

The Pakistan Cricket Board has paid the BCCI approximately $1.6 million as compensation after losing the case it filed against the Indian Board for allegedly not honouring a bilateral agreement, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani claimed on Monday.&nbsp;

The PCB had filed a compensation case against the BCCI last year before the ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee, demanding around $70 million.

The ICC dismissed it and asked the PCB to compensate the legal cost to the BCCI.&nbsp;

"We incurred cost of around $2.2 million on the compensation case which we lost," Mani said.

"The ICC committee did accept that Pakistan had a case and that is why the damages/cost we had to pay to the Indian board was around $1.6 million," Mani said.&nbsp;

Mani insisted that besides the amount paid to India to cover the legal cost, the other expenses were related to legal fees and travel.

According to the PCB, the agreement with India, which it claimed was a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ensured Pakistan six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023.

Pakistan said the BCCI reneged on the commitment, causing it losses running into millions of dollars.

The Indian Cricket Board, however, maintained that the discussion with PCB was a proposal and never a legally binding MoU.&nbsp;

Ultimately, the BCCI's assertion was accepted by the ICC's dispute resolution committee.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Cricket Board has paid the BCCI approximately $1.6 million as compensation after losing the case it filed against the Indian Board for allegedly not honouring a bilateral agreement, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani claimed on Monday.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has paid the BCCI approximately $1.6 million as compensation after losing the case it filed against the Indian Board for allegedly not honouring a bilateral agreement, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani claimed on Monday. The PCB had filed a compensation case against the BCCI last year before the ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee, demanding around $70 million. The ICC dismissed it and asked the PCB to compensate the legal cost to the BCCI. "We incurred cost of around $2.2 million on the compensation case which we lost," Mani said. "The ICC committee did accept that Pakistan had a case and that is why the damages/cost we had to pay to the Indian board was around $1.6 million," Mani said. Mani insisted that besides the amount paid to India to cover the legal cost, the other expenses were related to legal fees and travel. According to the PCB, the agreement with India, which it claimed was a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ensured Pakistan six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023. Pakistan said the BCCI reneged on the commitment, causing it losses running into millions of dollars. The Indian Cricket Board, however, maintained that the discussion with PCB was a proposal and never a legally binding MoU. Ultimately, the BCCI's assertion was accepted by the ICC's dispute resolution committee.

PCB pays compensation to BCCI after losing case in ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Sunday expressed disappointment at the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-cricket-captain-sarfraz-ahmed-gets-4-match-suspension-over-racist-remark-by-icc-193139">ICC's decision to suspend </a>its captain Sarfraz Ahmed for four matches for his racist comments on a South African player during an ODI match in Durban.&nbsp;

The PCB said that it thought the matter to have been resolved amicably after Sarfraz apologised to Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo.&nbsp;

Sarfraz was Sunday suspended for four matches by the International Cricket Council for his racist comments against Andile Phehlukwayo during the second one-dayer on January 22.

After the ICC announced its decision, the PCB issued a statement expressing surprise at the ban imposed of Sarfraz.

"The PCB notes the ICC decision on Sarfraz Ahmed with its utmost disappointment. PCB had anticipated that the matter had been resolved amicably between the two players and the two Boards following Sarfraz Ahmed's public apologies, which were accepted by the player, the Board and South Africa cricket team," the statement said.

"The PCB will be pursuing this matter at the ICC forums with the objective to bring reforms to the Code, promoting amicable resolutions to issues as opposed to penalties. Having said that, the PCB reiterates its zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments and behavior," it said.&nbsp;

The PCB also announced that Sarfraz would be returning home immediately from South Africa.

Sarfraz was heard on stump microphone of making racist remarks directed at Andile Phehlukwayo.

"Abey kaalay, teri ammi aaj kahan baitheen hain? Kya parhwa ke aya hai aaj tu? (Hey black (man), where is your mother sitting? What prayer did you get her to say for you today)?" Sarfraz was heard as saying.

Shoaib Malik will captain the team for the remaining ODIs and T20 internationals while Mohammad Rizwan has been included in the T20I side.

A PCB source said that the Board was unaware that Sarfraz would be suspended for four matches when it named him on Saturday to lead the team in the T20 series in South Africa, beginning on February 6.

"We were not aware what penalty the ICC would impose on him and when. There was some doubt if Sarfraz would face a ban after he had apologised publicly and in person to the South Africa players including Andile Phehlukwayo," a PCB official told PTI on Sunday.

Sarfraz, who leads Pakistan in all three formats, became the first Pakistani player to be penalized by the ICC under its anti-racism code.

The source also said that the ICC had considered an eight-match ban but took into account his prompt apology and the report of the match referee Ranjan Madugalle.

According to media reports, Pakistan's chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and South African players Hashim Amla and Imran Tahir had played major roles in diffusing the situation.

Inzamam, who is in South Africa watching the one-day series with the World Cup in mind, used his friendship with Amla and Tahir to diffuse the situation.

The 'Daily Jang' newspaper reported that Inzamam had approached Amla and Tahir immediately after the incident happened and requested them to help out in containing the situation.

Inzamam and the PCB directed Sarfraz to immediately issue a public apology. Inzamam, Amla and Tahir arranged the meeting between Sarfraz and Phehlukwayo in which the Pakistan skipper extended his apologies and insisted it was unintentional.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Sunday expressed disappointment at the ICC's decision to suspend its captain Sarfraz Ahmed for four matches for his racist comments on a South African player during an ODI match in Durban.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Sunday expressed disappointment at the ICC's decision to suspend its captain Sarfraz Ahmed for four matches for his racist comments on a South African player during an ODI match in Durban. The PCB said that it thought the matter to have been resolved amicably after Sarfraz apologised to Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo. Sarfraz was Sunday suspended for four matches by the International Cricket Council for his racist comments against Andile Phehlukwayo during the second one-dayer on January 22. After the ICC announced its decision, the PCB issued a statement expressing surprise at the ban imposed of Sarfraz. "The PCB notes the ICC decision on Sarfraz Ahmed with its utmost disappointment. PCB had anticipated that the matter had been resolved amicably between the two players and the two Boards following Sarfraz Ahmed's public apologies, which were accepted by the player, the Board and South Africa cricket team," the statement said. "The PCB will be pursuing this matter at the ICC forums with the objective to bring reforms to the Code, promoting amicable resolutions to issues as opposed to penalties. Having said that, the PCB reiterates its zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments and behavior," it said. The PCB also announced that Sarfraz would be returning home immediately from South Africa. Sarfraz was heard on stump microphone of making racist remarks directed at Andile Phehlukwayo. "Abey kaalay, teri ammi aaj kahan baitheen hain? Kya parhwa ke aya hai aaj tu? (Hey black (man), where is your mother sitting? What prayer did you get her to say for you today)?" Sarfraz was heard as saying. Shoaib Malik will captain the team for the remaining ODIs and T20 internationals while Mohammad Rizwan has been included in the T20I side. A PCB source said that the Board was unaware that Sarfraz would be suspended for four matches when it named him on Saturday to lead the team in the T20 series in South Africa, beginning on February 6. "We were not aware what penalty the ICC would impose on him and when. There was some doubt if Sarfraz would face a ban after he had apologised publicly and in person to the South Africa players including Andile Phehlukwayo," a PCB official told PTI on Sunday. Sarfraz, who leads Pakistan in all three formats, became the first Pakistani player to be penalized by the ICC under its anti-racism code. The source also said that the ICC had considered an eight-match ban but took into account his prompt apology and the report of the match referee Ranjan Madugalle. According to media reports, Pakistan's chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and South African players Hashim Amla and Imran Tahir had played major roles in diffusing the situation. Inzamam, who is in South Africa watching the one-day series with the World Cup in mind, used his friendship with Amla and Tahir to diffuse the situation. The 'Daily Jang' newspaper reported that Inzamam had approached Amla and Tahir immediately after the incident happened and requested them to help out in containing the situation. Inzamam and the PCB directed Sarfraz to immediately issue a public apology. Inzamam, Amla and Tahir arranged the meeting between Sarfraz and Phehlukwayo in which the Pakistan skipper extended his apologies and insisted it was unintentional.

PCB says it's disappointed at ICC decision to suspend Sarfraz Ahmed for 4 matches

Pakistan's cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed has remained in the headlines of late for all wrong reasons. He stirred controversy for <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-cricket-captain-sarfraz-ahmed-in-racial-abuse-row-under-icc-lens-192295">making racist remarks</a> at South Africa pacer Andile Phehlukwayo during the second One-Day International (ODI) on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The incident was criticised by one and all and has not been entirely cooled, while Sarfraz again surrounded by a new controversy.&nbsp;

A video from Durban ODI has been surfaced on social forums, in which Sarfraz can be heard making inappropriate comments.&nbsp;

This time Sarfraz targeted South African captain Faf du Plessis.&nbsp;

In the video, Sarfraz's words&nbsp;caught on stump mic, he said,&nbsp;"Yaheen kar isko yaheen kar , bacha bazi karta hai yeh" (bowl more of these stuff to this batsman, he indulges in 'bacha bazi').&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ramiz-raja-explains-why-he-didnt-translate-sarfraz-ahmeds-racist-remarks-during-commentary-192693">Ramiz Raja explains why he didn't translate Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks during&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ramiz-raja-explains-why-he-didnt-translate-sarfraz-ahmeds-racist-remarks-during-commentary-192693">commentary</a>

The incident happened when&nbsp;Faf struggled to play&nbsp;Faheem Ashram&nbsp;and&nbsp;South Africa were at&nbsp;24/2.&nbsp;

'Bacha bazil's is a slang term in Afghanistan. It is the ugly practice where the young boys dance in parties by wearing the female clothes and/or involves in sexual relations.&nbsp;

Earlier, Sarfraz was caught on the stump mic saying, "Hey black [man], where is your mother sitting? What prayer did you get her to say for you today?" (Abe kaale, teri ammi aaj kahan baitheen hain? Kya parhwa ke aya hai aaj tu?).&nbsp;

He later <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/have-met-and-apologised-to-andile-phehlukwayo-says-sarfraz-ahmed-192755">apologised for the same</a> and also the Pakistan Cricket Board too expressed regret over the alleged racist remarks made by the national team captain.&nbsp;

Pakistan's cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed has remained in the headlines of late for all wrong reasons. He stirred controversy for making racist remarks at South Africa pacer Andile Phehlukwayo during the second One-Day International (ODI) on Tuesday.

Pakistan's cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed has remained in the headlines of late for all wrong reasons. He stirred controversy for making racist remarks at South Africa pacer Andile Phehlukwayo during the second One-Day International (ODI) on Tuesday. The incident was criticised by one and all and has not been entirely cooled, while Sarfraz again surrounded by a new controversy. A video from Durban ODI has been surfaced on social forums, in which Sarfraz can be heard making inappropriate comments. This time Sarfraz targeted South African captain Faf du Plessis. In the video, Sarfraz's words caught on stump mic, he said, "Yaheen kar isko yaheen kar , bacha bazi karta hai yeh" (bowl more of these stuff to this batsman, he indulges in 'bacha bazi'). Also Read: Ramiz Raja explains why he didn't translate Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks during commentary The incident happened when Faf struggled to play Faheem Ashram and South Africa were at 24/2. 'Bacha bazil's is a slang term in Afghanistan. It is the ugly practice where the young boys dance in parties by wearing the female clothes and/or involves in sexual relations. Earlier, Sarfraz was caught on the stump mic saying, "Hey black [man], where is your mother sitting? What prayer did you get her to say for you today?" (Abe kaale, teri ammi aaj kahan baitheen hain? Kya parhwa ke aya hai aaj tu?). He later apologised for the same and also the Pakistan Cricket Board too expressed regret over the alleged racist remarks made by the national team captain.

Sarfraz Ahmed again in trouble for his inappropriate comments, another video reveals more

The International Cricket Council suspended&nbsp;Pakistan's cricket captain&nbsp;for four international matches over the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-cricket-captain-sarfraz-ahmed-in-racial-abuse-row-under-icc-lens-192295">racist remark</a>&nbsp;picked up by the stump mic in South Africa last week.&nbsp;

Sarfraz was heard making a comment in Urdu about Andile&nbsp;Phehlukwayo during last week's one-day international in Durban, where the South African all-rounder played a match-winning partnership with Rassie van der Dussen.

The incident happened in the 37th over of South Africa's run chase when Pakistan's wicket-keeper Sarfraz made inappropriate comments while keeping.&nbsp;

Sarfraz passed comments in Urdu, saying, "Abey&nbsp;kaale,&nbsp;teri&nbsp;ammi&nbsp;aaj&nbsp;kahaan&nbsp;baitheen&nbsp;hain? Kya&nbsp;parwa&nbsp;ke&nbsp;aaye&nbsp;hai&nbsp;aaj&nbsp;(Hey black guy, where's your mother sitting today? What have you got her to say for you today)?"&nbsp;

"The ICC has a zero-tolerance policy towards conduct of this nature," the global cricket governing body's chief executive David Richardson said in a statement.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ramiz-raja-explains-why-he-didnt-translate-sarfraz-ahmeds-racist-remarks-during-commentary-192693">Ramiz Raja explains why he didn't translate Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks during&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ramiz-raja-explains-why-he-didnt-translate-sarfraz-ahmeds-racist-remarks-during-commentary-192693">commentary</a>

The Pakistan captain later apologised for the comment on Twitter.&nbsp;

"I wish to extend my sincere apologies to any person who may have taken offence from my expression of frustration...," Sarfraz wrote.

The apology was given weight by the ICC as it handed out its suspension.&nbsp;

"Sarfraz has promptly admitted the offence, was regretful of his actions and has issued a public apology, so these factors were taken into account when determining an appropriate sanction," said Richardson.&nbsp;

Sarfraz's action had attracted widespread criticism with former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Cricket Board too expressed regret over the alleged racist remarks made by the national team captain.&nbsp;

"The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context," the PCB had stated.&nbsp;

The International Cricket Council suspended Pakistan's cricket captain for four international matches over the racist remark picked up by the stump mic in South Africa last week.

The International Cricket Council suspended Pakistan's cricket captain for four international matches over the racist remark picked up by the stump mic in South Africa last week. Sarfraz was heard making a comment in Urdu about Andile Phehlukwayo during last week's one-day international in Durban, where the South African all-rounder played a match-winning partnership with Rassie van der Dussen. The incident happened in the 37th over of South Africa's run chase when Pakistan's wicket-keeper Sarfraz made inappropriate comments while keeping. Sarfraz passed comments in Urdu, saying, "Abey kaale, teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen hain? Kya parwa ke aaye hai aaj (Hey black guy, where's your mother sitting today? What have you got her to say for you today)?" "The ICC has a zero-tolerance policy towards conduct of this nature," the global cricket governing body's chief executive David Richardson said in a statement. Also Read: Ramiz Raja explains why he didn't translate Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks during commentary The Pakistan captain later apologised for the comment on Twitter. "I wish to extend my sincere apologies to any person who may have taken offence from my expression of frustration...," Sarfraz wrote. The apology was given weight by the ICC as it handed out its suspension. "Sarfraz has promptly admitted the offence, was regretful of his actions and has issued a public apology, so these factors were taken into account when determining an appropriate sanction," said Richardson. Sarfraz's action had attracted widespread criticism with former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar. The Pakistan Cricket Board too expressed regret over the alleged racist remarks made by the national team captain. "The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context," the PCB had stated.

ICC suspends Pak cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed for 4 matches over racist remark

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Friday met Andile Phehlukwayo and apologised for hurling allegedly <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-cricket-captain-sarfraz-ahmed-in-racial-abuse-row-under-icc-lens-192295">racist slurs</a> at the South African all-rounder during the second ODI here.&nbsp;

Sarfaraz was caught making racist comments by the stump mic in the 37th over of South Africa's run chase on Tuesday. South Africa eventually won the match by five wickets.&nbsp;

"This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology .And I hope the people of South Africa also accept my apology," Sarfaraz wrote on his Twitter page.&nbsp;

Also Read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ramiz-raja-explains-why-he-didnt-translate-sarfraz-ahmeds-racist-remarks-during-commentary-192693">Ramiz Raja explains why he didn't translate Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks during </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ramiz-raja-explains-why-he-didnt-translate-sarfraz-ahmeds-racist-remarks-during-commentary-192693">commentary</a>

Sarfaraz had earlier issued a long apology on Wednesday, insisting that his comments were not directed at anyone in particular. But on Thursday he met Phehlukwayo.&nbsp;

"Abey kaale, teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen hain? Kya parwa ke aaye hai aaj (Hey black guy, where's your mother sitting today? What have you got her to say for you today)?" Sarfaraz was what he had been recorded as saying on the field.&nbsp;

His action had attracted widespread criticism with former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar asking him to apologise.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Cricket Board too expressed regret over the alleged racist remarks made by the national team captain.&nbsp;

"The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context," the PCB had stated.

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Friday met Andile Phehlukwayo and apologised for hurling allegedly racist slurs at the South African all-rounder during the second ODI here.

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Friday met Andile Phehlukwayo and apologised for hurling allegedly racist slurs at the South African all-rounder during the second ODI here. Sarfaraz was caught making racist comments by the stump mic in the 37th over of South Africa's run chase on Tuesday. South Africa eventually won the match by five wickets. "This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology .And I hope the people of South Africa also accept my apology," Sarfaraz wrote on his Twitter page. Also Read: Ramiz Raja explains why he didn't translate Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks during commentary Sarfaraz had earlier issued a long apology on Wednesday, insisting that his comments were not directed at anyone in particular. But on Thursday he met Phehlukwayo. "Abey kaale, teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen hain? Kya parwa ke aaye hai aaj (Hey black guy, where's your mother sitting today? What have you got her to say for you today)?" Sarfaraz was what he had been recorded as saying on the field. His action had attracted widespread criticism with former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar asking him to apologise. The Pakistan Cricket Board too expressed regret over the alleged racist remarks made by the national team captain. "The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context," the PCB had stated.

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