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  • Matthew Hayden delivers his last dressing room speech after finals: Privileged to be part of this story

    T20 World Cup Final; Matthew Hayden delivered his last dressing room speech within the event. One for the ages, Hayden’s speech had the heat of a guardian, spirit of a warrior and the knowledge of a mentor.

    Melbourne,UPDATED: Nov 13, 2022 22:52 IST

    Pakistan cricket group after loss within the T20 World Cup Final vs England. (Courtesy: AP)

    By India Today Web Desk: Australia legend Matthew Hayden gave his last speech of the T20 World Cup 2022 after Pakistan fell to a 5-wicket loss towards England on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On Sunday, Pakistan confirmed a variety of spirit however their batting failure within the first innings resulted in yet one more ‘so close to, but thus far’ marketing campaign. The Babar Azam facet appeared damaged after the sport, some inconsolable after the defeat.

    The Pakistan Cricket Board shared some behind the scenes footage of Hayden’s speech from the dressing room, the place he may be seen given parting phrases to the group.

    ‘It’s price a spherical of applause how each recreation, in each internet session, the gamers who didn’t get to play turned up. It’s by no means simple and that is the toughest job on the planet to do and I do hope that you simply boys really feel pleased with the achievements of this taking part in group. I simply need to say thanks for sharing your dressing room with me, sharing your hearts, your minds, and your spirits additionally simply placing in your one hundred pc on this marketing campaign,” Hayden started by congratulating the non-playing members of the travelling squad.

    “I simply need to say on behalf of the help workers that we really feel very privileged and honoured to be part of that story. Take it again a month in the past, once you all shared a meal at my home, I mentioned that I used to be assured that you will carry the World Cup. Now that has not modified, nothing’s modified, I’m nonetheless assured that this group of younger males can carry the World Cup,” he spoke about the belief that he had in the Pakistan unit.

    “And I’m assured that, we have now additionally some readability on how you can transfer ahead from this event. How to have a good time some nice performances and how you can acknowledge a number of the weaknesses that we have now had within the final month,” he further added.

    “Come the World Cup in India, once more, we might be celebrating getting someplace close to the World Cup. It is wonderful how far we have now come within the event,” Hayden talked about the prospects of the ODI World Cup set to be played in India in 2023.

    “I do know that you will be hurting, I do know, it does damage, however the actuality is that we’re so shut. Such an essential a part of these final elements has been sharing time collectively. We have talked as males about what the longer term appeared like and bang bang bang, outcomes occurred,” he consoled the players.

    “So, guys, I’m actually pleased with you. Thank you for sharing your internal sanctum with me and I hope that I’ve been capable of share my coronary heart and my story of cricket with you guys as properly, and I’m at all times honoured,” Hayden concluded.

    Edited By:

    Kingshuk Kusari

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    Nov 13, 2022

  • Shoaib Malik opens up on T20 World Cup snub: Won’t pressurize Babar Azam to pick out me

    Veteran Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has lastly damaged his silence on the T20 World Cup snub, saying he’s at all times match and able to play each time he’s chosen.

    Sialkot,UPDATED: Oct 14, 2022 14:24 IST

    Shoaib Malik opens up on relation with Babar Azam after T20 World Cup snub (AFP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik opened up about his exclusion from the nationwide group for this yr’s T20 World Cup in Australia. Malik mentioned that his job was to carry out each time he obtained the possibility to play and the choice to pick out him was group administration’s and PCB’s determination.

    Malik participated within the 2022 National T20 Cup after being ignored for Pakistan’s Asia Cup marketing campaign, scoring 204 runs in 9 innings at a strike charge of 140.68 with two fifty-plus scores.The veteran batsman performed admirably within the 2022 Pakistan Super League, amassing 401 runs in 11 innings at a strike charge of 137.32, with three fifty-plus scores. He has not been chosen in any T20I collection for the reason that match towards Bangladesh after the T20 World Cup final November. Malik was not chosen within the Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup, however the 40-year-old confirmed no remorse.

    “My job is to play cricket whenever I get the opportunity. It’s team management’s call to pick me up or not. Whenever I get a chance, I will try to make the best out of it. Mujhe kisise koi problem nehi hain. Main kisike koi against nehi hu kyunki positive rehna has been a major reason behind the success of my career,” Malik mentioned whereas talking on Samaa TV.

    Malik additional revealed that whereas he was in fixed contact with Babar, he gave him that house given his captaincy duties and added that he has by no means pressurized or tried to persuade the skipper of his choice.

    “We have been in contact constantly. Yes, earlier we used to speak extra, however now he’s a skipper and one ought to give him that house. Main khud iss cheez se guzra hu. Isiliye maine aajtak koi strain nehi dala na kabhi dalunga na kabhi persuade karne ki koshish karunga,” Malik added.

  • Pakistan announce squad for T20 World Cup 2022: Shaheen Afridi returns, Fakhar Zaman named in reserves

    Pakistan on Thursday, September 15 named a 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2022, beginning October 22 in Australia. There had been no main surprises however Pakistan introduced again Shaan Masood and dropped Fakhar Zaman to the reserves.

    Pakistan additionally obtained a significant enhance as Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was dominated out of the Asia Cup 2022, is again to the squad for the T20 World Cup. Afridi underwent surgical procedure in London and is predicted to affix the T20 World Cup squad instantly in Australia.

    There was no place for both Shoaib Malik or former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed at the same time as native media studies instructed a return for the senior campaigners after the Asia Cup snub.

    Naseem Shah retained his tempo within the squad after a collection of breakthrough performances within the Asia Cup.

    Fakhar Zaman has been named within the reserves as he recovers from a knee harm that he suffered whereas fielding in Asia Cup 2022 last in opposition to Sri Lanka, the PCB stated.

    Fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Junior additionally been named within the squad with the PCB confirming that he as fully recovered from the facet pressure.

    T20 World Cup squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir.

    Reserves: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris, Shahnawaz Dahani.

    PAKISTAN NAME ENGLAND T20Is SQUAD

    Meanwhile, Pakistan additionally named their squad for the upcoming 7-match T20I collection in opposition to England from September 20. It’s a historic collection as England have arrived in Pakistan for the primary time in 17 years.

    Pakistan handed maiden call-ups to batter Abrar Ahmed and all-rounder Aamir Jamal for the England T20Is whereas Shaheen Afridi won’t be a part of the squad.

    Pakistan will even a play a tri-series in Christchurch from October 7 to fifteen in opposition to New Zealand and Bangladesh.

    Pakistan will open their marketing campaign in opposition to arch-rivals India on the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23.

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  • As Hasan Ali faces abuse, a voice from his inside circle says he’ll bounce again

    Some of the abuses on social media are unprintable. Fast bowler Hasan Ali’s ‘offence’ was a dropped catch of Matthew Wade and three consecutive sixes that adopted sealed the semifinal for Australia.
    Cricket generally is a lonely recreation. When the curtain fell, Hasan was alone regardless of Shoaib Malik strolling as much as him like an elder brother and lending a hand.
    The participant appeared distraught. Maybe, he had an inkling of what was coming. Abuse is a standard pastime on social media platforms. India quick bowler Mohammed Shami was on the receiving finish of it after India’s loss to Pakistan. That Hasan’s spouse is Indian, gave a number of the trolls from Pakistan an additional abusive edge.
    Hasan’s Pakistan Super League franchise Islamabad United’s common supervisor Rehan-ul-Haq confirmed that the quick bowler was unwell, going into the sport. He was seen throwing up on the sphere.
    This is a person who had probably the most variety of wickets for Pakistan in worldwide cricket this 12 months, going into the T20 World Cup. Shaheen Shah Afridi overtook him in the course of the event, however 61 scalps this 12 months spoke volumes about Hasan’s contribution. He didn’t have an excellent World Cup – 5 wickets from six matches and an economic system fee of 9 runs per over – however Rehan known as him “the outstanding death bowler in the PSL and one of the outstanding death bowlers for Pakistan”.
    To put issues in perspective, Hasan has resurrected his profession, bouncing again from a career-threatening again harm.
    Maybe unwittingly, Babar Azam made issues worse by pointing in direction of the dropped catch. “On the day, catches were dropped and because of that the match changed. Had the catch not been dropped, the scenario would have been different,” the Pakistan captain stated on the post-match press convention.
    Rehan gave Babar the good thing about the doubt.
    “I think Babar was mentioning the moment rather than the player. And anyone can drop a catch. Jonty Rhodes dropped catches. Ricky Ponting dropped catches. Even wicketkeepers wearing gloves drop catches. I know Hasan. He hates losing. He will be more hurt than any person trolling him right now. He will be more critical of himself than everyone who is criticising him,” Rehan stated, chatting with The Indian Express.

    Going by way of the bubble life, when psychological well being takes priority, such vile abuse can break a participant. But Rehan isn’t involved.
    “He is a champion, he is a fighter. When he is down, he knows how to get back on his feet. He’s been through really tough times due to injuries. He was out of the Pakistan team, his career was thought to be done, but he came back to become Pakistan’s best bowler once again.”
    Babar made amends in his dressing-room crew discuss after the sport, a video clip of which was posted on the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Twitter deal with. “Nobody should point a finger towards the other, that somebody has done this, somebody has done that. We will learn from this and will not repeat our mistakes in the future. Am telling you, this bond must not break just for one defeat.”
    Two years in the past on Shoaib Akhtar’s YouTube present, Hasan was speaking dance strikes with choreographer Gillian Rhodes, the latter being a visitor on the present. Conversation shortly moved to extra critical points, Hasan’s accidents to be exact. Shoaib opined that no person within the Pakistan crew understood the quick bowler’s physique correctly.
    Hasan agreed, admitting that further workload led to fatigue and consequently “back-to-back injuries” (again and a stress fracture of left ribs). The setback got here when his profession was going effectively. Becoming the Player of the Tournament on the 2017 Champions Trophy was a excessive level. Last night time was a low.
    But ups and downs have been a part of his life since he began taking part in tape-ball cricket in Gujranwala many moons in the past. Progress was by no means linear. But ebb and circulate taught the 27-year-old to take failures in stride.
    Rehan provided an perception. “Hasan is always full of energy. One thing that people don’t realise is how important he is in the dressing-room. He is one of the leaders in the dressing-room. When someone is down, he is the first person to go up to him. Now he needs his teammates to cheer him up. What Shoaib Malik did last night is exactly why Shoaib Malik is in the team; a calming elder brotherly influence.”
    What Hasan didn’t get final night time was a good deal. Let alone the faceless trollers whom Virat Kohli known as “spineless people”, Pakistani cricket statistician Mazher Arshad’s Twitter timeline revealed that even some white-collar folks hurled insults in direction of the quick bowler. Mazher’s put-downs accompanied info and stats.
    As for Rehan, he known as this “a very subcontinental culture type of thing”, citing Hasan and Shami’s examples, and condemning the development. The victims of abuse might also discover consolation in Kohli’s phrases: “There’s a good reason why we are playing on the field and not some bunch of spineless people on social media that have no courage to actually speak to any individual in person. They hide behind their identities and go after people through social media, making fun of people and that has become a social entertainment in today’s world, which is so unfortunate and so sad to see.”

  • Obsession for health mantra behind Shoaib Malik’s lengthy innings

    At 39, Shoaib Malik remains to be going robust and the veteran Pakistan batter credit his lengthy worldwide profession to his self obsession for health. Malik has been taking part in worldwide cricket for the reason that final century when a few of his present teammates weren’t even born, however nonetheless he’s thought to be one of many fittest within the present Pakistan staff, able to successful a match single-handedly.
    Malik on Sunday confirmed his class as soon as once more with an astonishing 18-ball 54 to arrange Pakistan’s 72-run mauling of Scotland, their fifth consecutive win within the T20 World Cup. It was the event’s joint quickest half-century alongside India opener Okay L Rahul’s 18-ball 50, which additionally got here towards Scotland, as Pakistan stopped the Scots at 117 for six after posting an imposing 189 for 4.

    Shoaib Malik is the Player of the Match!#WeHaveWeWill | #PAKvSCO | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/UfXZw7dBZ0
    — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 7, 2021
    “…Well, to be honest, I would say I have self-obsession of seeing myself fit when I look at it in the mirror, and most importantly I’m still enjoying playing cricket, and it’s helping, as well, end of the day towards the team,” Malik stated on the post-match press convention. “I assume if you wish to keep match, then you definately’ve obtained to coach each day, and that’s what I’ve been doing.
    “I’m not sure about playing a year more or two more years. Right now I’m in middle of a very important thing and not thinking about all that.” Pakistan topped Group 2 within the Super 12 stage and can tackle Australia within the T20 World Cup semifinals in Dubai on Thursday. “Of course we have seen Australia, the way they have been playing. They have been playing really good cricket. So are we. But of course it’s going to be a tough challenge for both the teams,” stated Malik after scoring his first half-century in an ICC occasion for the reason that 2009 Champions Trophy.
    “It’s another game, then I guess the other batters have made plans, execute and just take it as another game. “…we have a few days in between before the semis, so I’m sure management will sit, our team is going to sit and they’ll definitely talk about and they’ll make plans, as well, for the semis,” he stated.
    Malik was not a part of the preliminary 15-member Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup however got here in as a substitute for Sohaib Maqsood, who was dominated out because of a again downside. “I used to be taking part in on the Caribbean Premier League after they introduced the primary staff, and my identify was not there. Of course I felt dangerous. I used to be very dissatisfied.
    “But I’ve seen a lot of the teams where my name was not there, so of course when you’re not part of World Cup team, then it hurts,” he stated. Malik had averaged 7.44 in 10 innings for Guyana Amazon Warriors within the Caribbean Premier League to initially miss out on choice within the preliminary squad.
    “But as a professional cricketer or as a professional athlete your goal is to talk to yourself and somehow come out from that frustration. “I had the opportunity because I was playing in the Caribbean Premier League, and then I’ve come back, I played a domestic tournament because I still enjoy going to the ground, and that’s what keeps me going. “Overall in the dressing room, the atmosphere is really nice, and it’s just that we need to keep giving our best shot,” Malik added.

  • T20 WC: Pakistan look to proceed invincible run towards Scotland

    Former champions Pakistan will look to proceed their invincible run after they play minnows Scotland of their inconsequential final Super 12 Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup right here on Sunday.
    Pakistan, who had claimed the title in 2009, have been merely sensational within the match thus far and have bossed round different groups of their group to seal a spot within the last-four with 4 convincing wins.
    If arch-rivals India have been blown away by 10 wickets, New Zealand have been outclassed by 5 wickets, within the group’s first two matches.
    Afghanistan did make life troublesome for them for some time however Asif Ali deposited 4 sixes in six balls to bail them out earlier than Pakistan sealed their semifinal spot with a 45-run win over Namibia of their final match.
    Pakistan’s openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been on fireplace and after they did not do the job, their middle-order rose to the event, whereas six-hitting machine Asif has proved to be the most effective finishers within the match thus far.
    Although they’ve contributed, the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik will hope to be extra constant and look to remain until the tip.

    In the bowling division, the tempo duo of Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi have been their greatest bowlers with seven and 5 wickets respectively thus far, whereas spinners Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan, too, have completed the job requested of them.
    The solely worrying factor would be the type of seamer Hasan Ali, who has gone for runs.
    With the semifinal spot assured, Pakistan may look to relaxation just a few gamers and provides others alternatives within the inconsequential match.
    For Scotland, will probably be an uphill process however they’d hope to place up a greater present than their final match and finish issues on a optimistic observe.
    Scotland gained all three matches to qualify for Super 12 however crashed out after shedding the final 4 video games.
    The eight-wicket loss to India on Friday night time has been essentially the most troublesome to digest however skipper Kyle Coetzer will hope the interplay with Indian gamers, together with skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in Dubai will encourage the group to place up an excellent present towards Pakistan.
    Squads:
    Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik.
    Scotland: Kyle Coetzer (c), Richie Berrington, Dylan Budge, Matthew Cross, Josh Davey, Alasdair Evans, Chris Greaves, Michael Leask, Calum MacLeod, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Hamza Tahir, Craig Wallace, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal.
    Match begins at 7:30 PM IST.

  • You have grown previous: Watch Babar Azam troll Shadab Khan on-field throughout PAK vs WI warm-up

    Pakistan registered a formidable seven-wicket win over defending T20 Champions West Indies on Monday. Spinners Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan conceded simply 13 runs off their 5 mixed overs because the West Indies prime order received slowed down in Dubai.
    Batting first Windies scored a complete of 130/7 on the again of a quickfire 23 off 10 balls from captain Kieron Pollard. But the lads in inexperienced made brief work of the goal, reaching it with 27 balls to spare.
    Skipper Babar Azam stroked a composed 50(41) on the prime of the order, but it surely was Fakhar Zaman who produced the fireworks, slamming 46 from 24 balls to wrap up the win within the sixteenth over.
    However, there was some light-hearted banter on the sphere between the Pakistani fielders as West Indies innings started their innings. This was after Windies opener Lendl Simmons stole a single on the second ball of the primary over.
    Skipper Babar Azam was fast to level out Shadab’s lack of agility and mentioned,” Budday ho gaye ho x2 Jawani vich tera run out se.” (You’ve gotten previous in any other case it might have been a wicket in the event you have been younger. (clearly making an attempt to get up or hearth up his greatest fielder and vice-captain in a pleasant method)

    Listen what Babar has to say to Shadab 😂😂😂 #PAKvWI #ICCT20WorldCup2021 #epic #T20WorldCup #INDvENG @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/5k8y6zYpQO
    — Awais Ali Khan (@sardarawais) October 18, 2021
    The preliminary phases of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 underway, the Super 12 groups continued their build-up to the event forward of becoming a member of the motion within the second spherical.

  • T20 World Cup: Pakistan make three adjustments, announce confirmed squad

    The nationwide selectors of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the nation’s squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, set to be held within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 17 to November 14, on Friday.
    Pakistan is in Group 2 and can open their marketing campaign towards India on October 24 on the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
    The up to date squad has three adjustments. Sarfaraz Ahmed and Haider Ali have changed Azam Khan and Mohammad Hasnain respectively, whereas Fakhar Zaman, who was initially named as a journey reserve, has swapped locations with Khushdil Shah.
    “After reviewing player performances in the highly-competitive National T20 and in consultation with the team management, we have decided to include Haider Ali, Fakhar Zaman and Sarfaraz Ahmed in the squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021,” stated nationwide selector Muhammad Wasim.
    “The three in-form players bring with them wealth of experience and talent, and provide further stability, balance and strength to the side.”
    “It must be tough for Azam, Khushdil and Hasnain for missing out but they still have a lot to offer in their careers. They are in our future plans as a lot of cricket has to be played post the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 and in the lead up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia,” he added.
    The determination on Sohaib Maqsood’s inclusion will probably be made following medical recommendation. The batter underwent MRI scans for his decrease again earlier this month.

    PAKISTAN SQUAD FOR T20 WORLD CUP
    Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sohaib Maqsood
    Traveling reserves: Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani and Usman Qadir
    Player assist personnel: Mansoor Rana (supervisor), Saqlain Mushtaq (interim head coach), Shahid Aslam (assistant head coach), Matthew Hayden (batting advisor), Vernon Philander (bowling advisor), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Drikus Saaiman (power and conditioning coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Talha Ejaz (staff analyst), Col (retd) Muhammad Imran (Security Manager), Ibrahim Badees (media and digital supervisor), Dr Najeeb Soomro (staff physician) and Malang Ali (Masseur)

  • Matthew Hayden, Vernon Philander to educate Pakistan for T20 World Cup

    Pakistan’s cricket staff shall be coached by Australian Matthew Hayden and South African Vernon Philander through the T20 World Cup, the brand new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja stated in a press convention after on Monday.
    Hayden and Philander shall be taking on from the pair of Misbah ul Haq and Waqar Younis, who resigned from their posts one month forward of the match.

    Speaking on Hayden, Raja stated: “The Australian can bring some aggression into the team. He has experience of World Cups and was a world-class player himself. Having an Australian in the dressing room will be of great benefit for us.”
    On Philander he stated, “I know him well, he understands the nuances of bowling and he has a great record in Australia.”
    The growth of including Hayden and Philander to the Pakistan thinktank comes after the sudden resignations of Misbah and Waqar one month forward of the T20 World Cup. Last week, the PCB introduced that Misbah and Waqar have resigned and that former Pakistan Test gamers, Saqlain Mushtaq and Abdul Razzaq could be interim coaches in the interim.
    More to observe…

  • Pakistan cricket gamers will get visas for World T20 in India: BCCI apex council

    Pakistan’s cricket gamers will get visas to compete within the T20 World Cup in India this October, the BCCI’s apex council has been informed by Board secretary Jay Shah following “government assurances”.
    Shah informed the council in a video convention assembly held on Friday the place it was additionally determined that the mega-event might be staged throughout 9 venues with Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium internet hosting the ultimate.
    The different venues are Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Dharamsala and Lucknow.
    READ | India-Pakistan thaw faces early check: visas for T20 World Cup
    “The visa issue of Pakistan cricket team has been sorted. However, whether the fans can travel across the border to watch matches is still not clear,” an Apex Council member informed PTI on situations of anonymity.
    “It will be decided in due course of time. However, we had promised ICC that it will be sorted. The secretary announced during the meeting.”
    India and Pakistan haven’t performed bilateral cricket for near a decade now resulting from diplomatic tensions between the 2 international locations.
    Pakistan has been demanding assurances from the ICC that visas might be granted to its gamers for the 16-team extravaganza, which is able to full seven editions this 12 months.