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Pak vs Eng: When will fans see Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan in action?

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2 years ago

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Cricket fans have been missing Pakistan’s star players, all-rounder Shadab Khan and pacer Naseem Shah, on the field as the two were being rested for the first leg of the ongoing seven-match home T20 series against England.

Shadab was given complete rest, while Naseem was part of the opening match against the visitors in Karachi.

The first leg comprising four matches was played at National Stadium, Karachi. It concluded on Sunday (September 25), with each side bagging two wins to level the series so far.

According to sources, Shadab and Naseem will be back in action in the second leg, starting September 28. The duo will be part of the playing eleven for the remaining matches of the series. The sixth and seventh match will be played on September 30 and October 2.

All three matches in the second leg have been sold out days ahead of its start.

All done and dusted

Preparations are in the final stages at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium to host the remaining matches.

The paint work and preparation of both main wickets and practice wickets have been completed at the venue, while cleaning is underway. Two pitches have been prepared for the three T20Is.

Both Pakistan and England teams flew to Lahore on Monday, where they will participate in practice sessions scheduled at 7pm this evening (Tuesday).

Squad

Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Asif Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir

England: Moeen Ali (captain), Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Olly Stone, Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson, Alex Hales, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, David Willey

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The tri-series between PCB and SA and NZ is moved from Multan to Karachi, Lahore.

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The forthcoming tri-series between South Africa, New Zealand, and Pakistan will now take place in Multan, according to the announcement made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The tri-series, which was originally planned to take place in Multan, will instead be hosted in Karachi and Lahore as the PCB gives priority to getting ready for the Champions Trophy.

The National Stadium in Karachi and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host games in the series, which is scheduled to begin in the second week of February.

The decision was made in view of the Champions Trophy preparations that are now taking place at these locations.

The PCB claims that this change shows the board’s ability and dedication to modernising the stadiums to worldwide standards.

The Gaddafi Stadium’s capacity will be raised to 35,000, and the ongoing renovations at the National Stadium will be finished on time.

The PCB can better coordinate its Champions Trophy planning thanks to the tri-series shift, which also guarantees that the venues are prepared for the event.

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Champions Trophy: Younis Khan is named Afghanistan’s cricket team’s coach.

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Younis Khan, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has been named the Afghanistan cricket team’s mentor for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan.

Younis Khan contributes a wealth of experience to the Afghan team. He is well-known for his successful batting career, which included over 10,000 Test runs, and his leadership in helping Pakistan win the 2009 T20 World Cup. In 2022, he was Afghanistan’s batting coach during a training camp in the United Arab Emirates.

Younis previously served with Afghanistan, although he has also handled a number of coaching posts, such as for the 2020 Pakistani tour of England, where the batting coach for the national team was appointed. During his tenure in the Pakistan Super League, Peshawar Zalmi served as a mentor. Bangla Tigers: Recently served as coach of the Abu Dhabi T10 League team.

The team’s performance in the crucial competition will be improved under Younis Khan’s guidance, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). It is anticipated that he will join the Afghan team just prior to the Champions Trophy starting.

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Saim Ayub, who is injured, is traveling to London for treatment.

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2 days ago

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Young Pakistani cricketer Saim Ayub, who incurred an injury during the second Test against South Africa, has traveled to London for medical treatment.

Assistant coach Azhar Mahmood is accompanying Saim Ayub on the journey. England’s premier sports orthopedic doctors will perform Saim’s examination tomorrow.

“Saim Ayub is an invaluable asset to Pakistan cricket,” declared Mohsin Naqvi. He guaranteed that all requisite resources would be allocated for Saim’s treatment and recuperation.

The injury has raised concerns among cricket fans, but the management is committed to ensuring Saim Ayub receives the best possible care.