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Pakistan squad for World Cup 2023 announced

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  • Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq unveiled squad. 
  • Hasan Ali replaces injured Naseem Shah. 
  • Pakistan enter mega-event as number one ranked side.

LAHORE: In a much-awaited announcement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally revealed the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. 

The announcement of Pakistan’s squad faced unexpected delays as the team management held consultations following a humiliating exit from the Asia Cup and the injuries faced by major bowlers during the tournament. 

Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq unveiled the squad at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. 

Pakistans squad for ICC World Cup 2023. — PCB
Pakistan’s squad for ICC World Cup 2023. — PCB

Babar Azam will captain the team, while Shadab Khan remains the team’s vice-captain. Hasan Ali has been called in to replace pacer Naseem Shah — who has been ruled out from the tournament due to his shoulder injury. 

Ali, however, will be returning to one-day international (ODI) cricket after a year-long hiatus following his last appearance against West Indies in Multan in 2022.

“We were forced to make one change because of an unfortunate injury to Naseem Shah. We had a few injury scares in the recent Asia Cup, but I am glad to share that all the players are fully fit and are eager to perform for their country in the all-important tournament. I have received encouraging reports from our medical panel about Haris Rauf. He has started to (shadow) bowl at the National Cricket Academy and will be available for selection,” said Inzamam while speaking during a press conference today. 

“I have a firm belief that this squad can bring the World Cup trophy to Pakistan and make the whole nation proud with their incredible performances. It is time to get behind our team and provide them with the backing and support that they need.”

Babar Azam’s side enters the mega-event as the number one ranked side and enjoys the best win/loss ratio of 2.4 in this World Cup cycle for any side that has played the ODI format.

The ICC World Cup 2023 will take place in India with 10 teams fighting for the elusive title across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final.

The Cricket World Cup will be played in a round-robin format, with all teams playing against each other for a total of 45 league matches.

The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, which will be held in Mumbai on November 15 and in Kolkata on November 16. The semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.

Squad

Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), M Wasim Jnr, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usama Mir.

Reserves

Mohammad Haris, Zaman Khan, Abrar Ahmed.

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In a parallel dimension, Sharjeena and Rubab are praised by Hania Aamir for Naeema Butt.

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Actors Hania Aamir and Naeema Butt are quite complimentary of one another on social media, which seems to go against their respective reel personas of Rubab and Sharjeena.

On Wednesday, the “Mere Humsafar” actress shared a BTS photo of herself with Butt on Instagram, referencing their on-screen altercation with the comment, “But how dare she speak to my family like that?”

Still, Aamir posted the picture on her stories shortly after, praising her co-star. What an incredible privilege it is to collaborate with a very gifted individual like her for Butt. We are your lifelong supporters, Miss Ma’am.

Haye! Butt answered back to the praises, Be it my Sharjeena. Bring yourself to me, Ma paru sa Gudda. Thank you & I love youuu.”

Naeema butt, Haania Aamir, and Kabhi Main Kabhi TumThe film “Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum” features Aamir and Butt alongside Emmad Irfani and Pakistani icon Fahad Mustafa, who is making a comeback to small screen acting.

Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, Tauseeq Haider, Maya Khan, Javed Sheikh, and Bushra Ansari are among the other prominent cast members in the drama.

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Kinza Razzak’s latest video piques viewers’ interest.

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Prominent actress Kinza Razzak uses social media to stay in touch with her followers after quickly capturing their interest with her superb acting abilities.

The “Dilara” actress posted a video to Instagram in which she can be seen cheerfully posing. The feminist outfit in pink is being put up by the diva.

The manner in which Kinza smiled stunned her fans. She captioned the photo, saying, “Life is better in pink.”

Following her, several of her devoted fans left comments filled with compliments and smiley faces.

One person on the internet wrote: “Nice” in the comments area. To express admiration for the actress, a different person posted a series of emoticons.

With over 140,000 followers on Instagram, the actress from “22 Qadam” has demonstrated her unwavering dedication to her career.

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Season 4 of “Mirzapur” is confirmed: Verify the release date.

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‘Mirzapur’, the crime drama that has enthralled global audiences, has been officially renewed for a fourth season.

Prime Video and Excel Media and Entertainment have announced that they are currently in the process of developing the next installment of the series, following the immense success of Season 3. The recent launch of the ‘Mirzapur’ Season 3 bonus episode has generated significant anticipation and conjecture over future developments.

Confirmation has been received for the production of Mirzapur 4.

The announcement of the creation of Season 4 is expected, considering the highly positive reception of Season 3. Nikhil Madhok, the head of India Originals at Prime Video, highlighted the significant influence of the show by claiming that the third season of Mirzapur had surpassed all prior records, including those established by Season 2. This achievement underscores the profound bond that viewers feel with the characters in the show.

Ritesh Sidhwani, a producer at Excel Media and Entertainment, expressed his gratitude by echoing the notion that the response from the audiences has been remarkable. The love and support they received from the start has transformed Mirzapur into a worldwide sensation.

What is the release date for Mirzapur 4?

The precise release date for ‘Mirzapur’ Season 4 is currently unknown, but there is speculation that the new season might not be available until late 2025 or early 2026. The publication schedule for prior seasons has been somewhat erratic, with substantial intervals between them.

There was an almost four-year gap between the airing of Season 2 in October 2020 and the release of Season 3 in July 2024, much to the anticipation of fans. Based on this pattern, it is improbable that a release in 2025 will occur, although there is still a possibility that Karan Anshuman and Puneet Krishna, the developers, may astonish the audience.

Cast members that are coming back

Key characters integral to the ‘Mirzapur’ storyline will make a comeback, much to the anticipation of fans. Pankaj Tripathi will return to play the character of Kaleen Bhaiya, the powerful head of the criminal underworld in Mirzapur. Ali Fazal is set to reprise his role as Guddu Pandit, whose relentless pursuit of power and vengeance has been a central theme in the series. Additional members of the cast who are returning include:

  • Rasika Dugal portrays the character of Beena Tripathi. – Shweta Tripathi plays the role of Golu Gupta.
    Vijay Varma portrays the character of Shatrughan Tyagi.
    Isha Talwar portrays the character of Madhuri Yadav.

Anticipated Elements in ‘Mirzapur 4’

Although the particular storyline specifics for Season 4 of ‘Mirzapur’ are currently undisclosed, it is evident that the conflicts for power and the changes in alliances will continue to escalate. The remarkable survival of Guddu Pandit and the lasting influence of Kaleen Bhaiya indicate that their trajectories will intersect in novel and unforeseen manners.

The series is expected to further delve into the criminal underworld and intricate power dynamics in northern India, which have played a crucial role in its success.

The producers of the widely acclaimed crime series ‘Mirzapur 3’ recently unveiled a supplementary episode on August 30, following a two-month gap since the season’s first broadcast on Prime Video. The episode is advertised as a spectacular comeback of the character Munna Bhaiya, played by Divyendu Sharma. However, it actually consists of a compilation of scenes that were removed from the third season.

The bonus episode commences with Munna Tripathi acknowledging the fervent request from his fans for his reappearance. The departure I made created a significant commotion. I have been informed that our devoted supporters have much longed for my presence. I truly also missed all of you. “Loyalty is of utmost importance to me, and your steadfast support merits a reward,” he declares. Subsequently, he discloses that the episode included previously unreleased footage from ‘Mirzapur 3’.

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