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Mohammad Rizwan crowned as ICC Men’s Player of Month for September

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2 years ago

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International Cricket Council (ICC) has picked its Player of the Month for September 2022, crowning Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan under the category after his recent stellar performances.

A press release issued by the ICC said that Rizwan who is the top T20I batter in the world beat competition from ace Indian spinner Axar Patel and emerging Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, who both had a month to remember.

A top T20I batter has become the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2022 🔥

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— ICC (@ICC) October 10, 2022

“Rizwan was in stunning form in September, churning out some sizzling performances in T20Is. The No 1 T20I batter in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Player Rankings continued his domination in the shortest format of the game and put his name on the shortlist for the Player of the Month for September,” it read.

On winning the award, an elated Rizwan said: “I would like to thank Almighty Allah and express my heartfelt delight to all that enabled me to achieve this award.

“I want to give my high appreciation to all my teammates as they made things easy for me. These achievements boost your confidence. I am happy with my performance and I would like to take this momentum forward in Australia.”

He said that he would like to dedicate this award to the people in Pakistan who are affected by floods and climate change.

“Hopefully this will bring smiles on their faces,” ICC quoted him as saying.

As per the ICC’s statement, Rizwan scored seven fifties in the 10 games that he played last month.

His month began with two scores of 70+ against Hong Kong and India in the Asia Cup. He finished the tournament with yet another fifty and as the leading run-scorer but Pakistan fell short on the final hurdle.

In the first five T20Is of the seven-match series against England, Rizwan registered four scores of 60+ to help his side take a 3-2 lead. Despite playing one less game, he still finished the series as the highest run-getter with 316 runs at an average of 63.20 while going at 138.60.

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PCB releases the logo for the HBL Pakistan Super League’s tenth edition.

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In celebration of ten years of one of the nation’s most prestigious cricket competitions, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally released the logo for the 10th season of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The historic occasion, which is set for April 8–May 19, 2025, promises an entertaining season full of unforgettable cricket experiences.

Salman Naseer, the PSL CEO, spoke during the inauguration and characterized the new emblem as a daring homage to the league’s remarkable ten-year history. Six strong, connecting lines that represent the solidarity and spirit of the six PSL franchises are a significant element of the design.

The HBL PSL is more than just a cricket league, Salman Naseer emphasized, saying, “It is a reflection of national pride and unity.” Through the love of cricket, the league has been instrumental in uniting the country,” he said. He said that he was sure the 10th edition of the PSL will provide fans with a ton of unforgettable experiences that would honor the sport and its ardent supporters.

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Tickets for the Pakistan-India match were sold out in a matter of minutes.

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2 days ago

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) reports that tickets for the much awaited Pakistan-India encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to take place in Dubai, were sold out in a matter of minutes.

The tremendous demand for the Pakistan-India match underscores the fierce rivalry and excitement surrounding the tournament, even though tickets for the semi-finals are currently on sale.

Pavilion-specific ticket prices ranged from 500 AED for regular pavilion tickets to 1,200 AED to 5,000 AED for premium seats. The price of the elite Grand Lounge VIP packages was 12,500 AED, or roughly PKR 500,000.

On Tuesday, tickets will also go on sale for India’s first semi-final in Dubai as well as their final two group matches. Tickets for general stands are available for purchase online with prices for general stands starting at 125 AED.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Today marks the start of the second phase of ticket sales.

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3 days ago

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Today marks the start of the second phase of the ICC Champions Trophy ticket sale.
Tickets for the opening match of mega event between Pakistan and New Zealand already sold out in the first Phase.
Following the Online sale of Tickets Last week, Physical Tickets for the Eight-Team competition will go on sale from Today.
Tickets for Matches in Pakistan including Group Stage Fixtures and the second Semi-Final will be Available at 108 Outlets of courier Service across the Country.
The Physical Tickets will be available to fans in 26 Cities of Pakistan.

For the ten matches that will be held in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, general stand tickets will start at 1,000 Pakistan Rupees, while premium seats in various categories will start at 1,500 Pakistan Rupees.
Tickets for the India matches scheduled for February 20 and 23 and March 2 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, will be made available as soon as possible.