Body: Islamabad United has announced the salaries of players retained for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Notably, the franchise has retained Shadab Khan in the Platinum Category for a staggering 7 crore rupees. Salman Irshad has been retained in the Gold Category for 1.4 crore rupees, while Andrei Rusakov has been retained in the Silver Category for 1.2 crore rupees. Islamabad United had a purse of 45 crore rupees for the auction, out of which they have spent 9.6 crore rupees. The franchise is required to inform the PCB about the salaries of retained players, and…
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The recent decision by the Pakistan Cricket Board to boycott the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent shockwaves throughout the cricket world. Former English cricketer Mark Butcher has weighed in on the situation, stating that the Pakistan-India cricket match is the most lucrative rivalry in the world of cricket. Butcher believes that the ICC must ensure that India and Pakistan are in the same group to maintain the integrity of the tournament. The ICC has been trying to find ways to appease Pakistan, which has been a thorn in the side of the cricket governing body. Butcher noted that the…
Pakistan cricket sensation Maun Ali has joined the Karachi Kings franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for a whopping 6.44 crores. The talented all-rounder has been signed under the direct signing category, making him a valuable addition to the team. In a surprising move, the Karachi Kings have announced their fourth retention, with Maun Ali joining the likes of Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, and Saad Beg. The team has already retained four players, with the remaining spots up for grabs. Meanwhile, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup has been won by India, while the Asian…
Article: Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises have revealed the retention fees for Season 11. In a major development, four top players have been retained by franchises at a staggering 7 crore rupees each. These players include Babar Azam, Shahin Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Shadab Khan. Islamabad United has signed Devon Conway from New Zealand for 6 crore 30 lakh rupees, while Maheen Ali has joined Karachi Kings for 6 crore 44 lakh rupees. Last year’s Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup winner Maheen Ali has been retained by Karachi Kings. The franchise has retained Hassan Ali for 4…
Article: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise sale date for Multan Sultans has been revealed. According to the PSL authorities, the event will take place on February 9 in Lahore. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the franchise re-sale for players’ remuneration for PSL Season 11. Five bidders will compete for Multan Sultans’ ownership rights, chosen by the PCB’s bidding committee. The PCB stated that six proposals were received within the stipulated time, and after a thorough and transparent evaluation, five bidders were deemed technically qualified to participate in the sale. Former Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen had declined…
India’s under-19 cricket team has secured a spot in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup after defeating Afghanistan by 7 wickets in the second semifinal. The match was played at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare. Afghanistan, who batted first, scored 310 runs in 50 overs, losing 4 wickets. ICC Under-19 World Cup’s first semifinal saw England defeat Australia. Afghanistan’s Faisal Shenwazada and Aizazullah scored centuries, scoring 110 and 101 runs respectively. India achieved the target of 310 runs in 42 overs, losing 3 wickets. The winning team will face England in…
Pakistan’s decision to boycott the upcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup has sparked a heated debate, with former England captain Nasser Hussain weighing in on the issue. Speaking to the media, Hussain questioned the ICC’s double standard in treating Pakistan and Bangladesh unfairly. He stated that if India had made a similar demand, the ICC would have taken a different stance. Hussain also commended Bangladesh for standing firm on their position and supporting their players. Former England captain Nasser Hussain The ICC Under-19 World Cup is scheduled to take place in India, with the tournament set to begin on February 7.…
Article: A brazen daylight robbery took place in Karachi’s Bahadurabad area, where dacoits broke into a house and stole gold worth 200 tolas and USD 100,000. According to police, a case has been registered regarding the incident. The victim, as per FIR, claimed that he had withdrawn the gold and USD from a bank locker and was accompanied by a driver when the robbers arrived on two motorcycles. One of the robbers remained outside the house, while three others entered and stole the gold and USD, making their escape. The recent agreement between Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan has been deemed…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his determination to increase trade with Kazakhstan to $1 billion in two years. Speaking at the Pakistan-Kazakhstan Business Forum in Islamabad, Sharif said it was a pleasure to see a large number of traders from both countries participating in the forum. He also welcomed the visit of the Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Pakistan. The Prime Minister and President Tokayev signed a joint statement, in which they emphasized the potential of central Asian states to access the seas through their ports, allowing Kazakhstan to export its products through the ports of Gwadar and…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have strengthened their bilateral relationship with the signing of a new defense agreement, which has opened up new avenues for government-to-government and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. According to Ambassador Ahmed Farooq, the new agreement will promote cooperation in various sectors, including information technology, agriculture, textiles, and eight other areas. The ambassador said that the defense agreement will lead to an increase in Pakistani exports to Saudi Arabia, with the country’s exports to Saudi Arabia reaching an all-time high. He also revealed that Saudi Arabia has imported Pakistani goods worth $720 million annually, while services…
