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Panthers to be mentored by Saqlain Mushtaq | The Express Tribune

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3 ہفتے ago

ستمبر 4, 2024

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LAHORE:

Saqlain Mushtaq has been confirmed as Panthers’ mentor for this month’s Champions One-Day Cup, which will be played in Faisalabad from 12-29 September.

The Panthers have also been allocated the Inzamam-ul-Haq Cricket Academy in Multan to prepare and train during the 2024-25 domestic cricket season.

So far, Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis have been named as mentors of the Stallions, Wolves and Lions, respectively, while Sarfaraz Ahmed will later this week confirm his team name and logo.

The Champions One-Day Cup will feature country’s 150 best of the best cricketers. This will be a 50-over tournament that will be played on a single-league format. All but 16 September match between Lions and Panthers, which will start at 9.30am, will commence at 3pm. There will be three playoffs in four days with the final on Sunday, 29 September.

The Panthers will open their campaign against Misbah-ul-Haq’s Wolves on the opening day on 12 September, followed by matches against Dolphins on 14 September, Lions on 16 September and Shoaib Malik’s Stallions on 21 September.

Saqlain Mushtaq (is considered as the inventor of ‘Doosra’; set the record for the most ODI wickets in a calendar year with 65 scalps in 1996; following year, he took 69 wickets in 36 matches to better his own record; took two consecutive 10-wicket hauls against India in the Chennai and Delhi Tests; in 1999, became the only Pakistan bowler to take a hat-trick in ODI World Cups, it was his second ODI hat-trick; became the then fastest to take 200 ODI wickets; named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2000; played in three World Cups and two Champions Trophy events; has previously coached some of the top-cricket playing nations, including Pakistan, England, New Zealand, West Indies and Bangladesh)

“Preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begin with the Champions One-Day Cup, and I am thrilled to play a key role as a mentor for the Panthers, a team featuring some of the finest talent in the country. My objective is clear: to elevate these players’ performance and pushing them to their maximum potential so we can defend our title with distinction.

“The Champions One-Day Cup is more than just a competition; it’s a critical stepping stone for young talent and a cornerstone of Pakistan cricket’s future. The path to the Champions Journey starts with age-group cricket and progresses through district and division levels, ultimately reaching regional and departmental cricket, with the Champions Cup as the final proving ground before achieving national selection.

“I am confident that this well-structured, pyramid-like pathway will nurture skilled and polished players, enabling the Pakistan Cricket Board to build strong, competitive teams across all formats.

“I urge players, fans and all stakeholders to fully support this year’s Champions One-Day Cup. Together, we can ensure its success, laying a strong foundation for the bright and robust future of Pakistan cricket.”

Schedule of the Panthers’ matches (Day match will start at 9.30am, day/night matches will begin at 3pm):

12 Sep – Wolves v Panthers (d/n)

14 Sep – Dolphins v Panthers (d/n)

16 Sep – Lions v Panthers (d)

21 Sep – Panthers v Stallions (d/n).

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Women’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan team leaves for Dubai

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12 منٹ ago

ستمبر 23, 2024

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Lahore: The Pakistan cricket team under the leadership of captain Fatima Sana left for Dubai from Lahore Airport to participate in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Before the World Cup, the Pakistani team will play two warm-up matches. The first warm-up match will be played against Scotland on September 28 and the second match against Bangladesh on September 30.

Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team will play their opening match of the World Cup on Thursday, October 3 against Sri Lanka, while on Sunday, October 6, the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team will face traditional rivals India in the second match.

The national team will play the third match against Australia on Friday, October 11 and the fourth match against New Zealand on Monday, October 14.

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi expressed good wishes for the women cricket team and said that the team is capable and talented, hoping that they will perform well in the ICC Women T20 World Cup.

Before leaving, national captain Fatima Sana said that they will play good cricket. The morale of the players is high and they will show full potential in the ICC T20 World Cup.

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Michigan star TE Loveland ruled out vs. Trojans

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6 گھنٹے ago

ستمبر 23, 2024

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan star tight end Colston Loveland has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against No. 11 USC with an undisclosed injury.

Loveland suffered an apparent shoulder injury in last weekend’s win over Arkansas State. Michigan coach Sherrone Moore hasn’t specified the nature of the injury.

A preseason All-American, Loveland leads the Wolverines with 19 catches for 187 yards; no other Michigan pass catcher has more than nine receptions.

The No. 18 Wolverines also changed starting quarterbacks this week, moving from Davis Warren to Alex Orji. Warren had thrown six interceptions in three games, including three last weekend. He threw two picks in a 31-12 loss to Texas on Sept. 7.

Orji has only seven career passing attempts but has rushed for 58 yards in a relief role this season.

Moore said this week that he wants to see Orji “take the reins” of the Michigan offense with his opportunity.

“Excited for him,” Moore said. “I know he’s chomping at the bit.”

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World Snooker Championship: Asjad Iqbal, Awais Muneer reach knockout rounds

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13 گھنٹے ago

ستمبر 22, 2024

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Asjad Iqbal and Awais Muneer photographed while playing. — Radio Pakistan

Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal and Awais Muneer have reached the knockout rounds of the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship 2024 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Asjad achieved a direct spot in the pre-quarterfinals, while Awais will compete in the last-20 round.

Asjad dominated the group stage, winning all three of his matches. In his first game of the day, he defeated India’s Pandurangaiah 4-1 in a strong showing. The frame scores were 41-32, 35-36, 75-08, 50-09 (with a break of 50), and 35-22.

In another thrilling match, Asjad faced Iraq’s Alijalil Ali, clinching a 4-3 victory. Despite trailing at one point, Asjad bounced back and sealed the win with frame scores of 39-23, 30-34, 66-0, 0-41, 1-54, 39-29, and 63-0 (with a break of 58 in the final frame).

Meanwhile, Awais secured a 4-1 win against Singapore’s Jia Jun Ong. He delivered an impressive performance, winning two frames without allowing his opponent to pot a single ball. The scores were 63-0, 65-0, 0-56, 36-02, and 35-26.

In his second match of the day, Awais was involved in a nail-biting contest against Israel’s Shachar Ruberg. Despite a strong start, Awais fell short, losing 4-3. The scores for this match were 16-43 (with a 43 break by Awais), 53-12, 43-13 (with a 43 break by Shachar), 8-64 (with a 64 break by Awais), 33-21, 12-40, and 40-10.

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ICC team visits Gaddafi Stadium to review Champions Trophy arrangements

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17 گھنٹے ago

ستمبر 22, 2024

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Lahore: The ICC delegation visited Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday after inspecting stadiums in Karachi and Rawalpindi to assess the arrangements for the Champions Trophy.

The delegation reviewed the ongoing developmental work at Gaddafi Stadium, where PCB officials briefed them on the construction progress.

The officials also guided the ICC team through the training venues.

Additionally, the ICC delegation received a briefing on security measures from PCB officials.

There was a possibility of the team visiting the Safe City Authority.

The previous day, the ICC delegation met with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad and expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made at the Karachi and Rawalpindi stadiums.

After completing their review in Lahore, the ICC delegation is set to depart for Dubai.