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Pak vs Eng: PCB generates Rs13m for flood victims through gate revenue

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3 years ago

Farwa

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has generated Rs13 million for the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund from gate revenues of the first T20I against England at the National Stadium in Karachi.

“Since we have announced earlier that all the revenue generated from the first T20I against England will go to the PM Flood Relief Funds, we are delighted to announce that Rs13 million have been generated. The money will be donated to the PM Relief Fund,” PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja said in a statement.

“A packed National Stadium watched the first T20. Cricket has once again demonstrated that it unites our passionate nation, and thanks all the spectators who turned up to the match and contributed towards this noble cause.”

The PCB chairman hailed all those involved in the noble cause of supporting the affectless.

“The PCB stands firmly behind all those adversely affected by the calamity and salutes all those involved in the relief operations.”

A historic and intense monsoon dumped about three times as much rain as Pakistan’s three-decade average. Combined with glacial melt, this caused unprecedented flooding.

The deluge, which scientists say was exacerbated by climate change, has affected nearly 33 million people in the South Asian nation of 220 million. It has swept away homes, crops, bridges, roads and livestock in damages estimated at $30 billion.

PCB Chief Executive Faisal Hasnain said Karachi spectators have shown that they share the grief of all those affected by the monsoon rains and floods, which have left nearly 1,500 dead and over a million homeless.

“The PCB is honoured to have played a small part in generating funds from the first T20I that will be utilised in the rehabilitation of some of those affected by these terrible floods.”

In the first of seven-T20I series, opener Alex Hales hit a 40-ball 53 — his first international after a three-year absence on a failed recreational drug test — to anchor England’s chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs.

The win gave England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series.

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Pakistan and Bangladesh exclude ODIs from their bilateral series.

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19 hours ago

Bilal

The cricket boards of Pakistan and Bangladesh have resolved to eliminate ODIs from their forthcoming bilateral series.

Sources indicate that the two teams, set to compete in May, will not engage in any One Day Internationals. In light of the forthcoming T20 World Cup, the boards have collaboratively decided to substitute ODIs with T20 matches.

According to the initial itinerary, Bangladesh was scheduled to compete in three ODIs and three T20Is in Pakistan. The updated schedule now comprises five T20I matches.

Sources have said that Pakistan would visit Bangladesh outside the planned itinerary to compete in a T20I series, with a three-match T20I series anticipated in July.

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PSL 10 Trophy Tour in Peshawar, Pakistan Super League 2025

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2 days ago

Bilal

The Tenth Edition of the Pakistan Super League is now under trophy tour.
During the tour psl Trophy arrived to Peshawar.
Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium and University of Peshawar as well as Bab-e-Khyber displayed the trophy.
Cricket enthusiasts showed their delight and snapped selfies with the trophy.
Currently at Final stage, the trophy landed in Islamabad, Federal Capital.
From April 11 to May 18, the 10th edition of Pakistan Super League will feature Matches in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.

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Monday is the scheduled day for the PSL 10 replacement draft.

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2 days ago

Bilal

Today, Monday, the Pakistan Super League 10 replacement draft will be conducted virtually.

Their respective teams will partially replace five cricket players who will be out of action for a few games. Nahid Rana (Gold category) will be replaced by Peshawar Zalmi, and Litton Das (Silver category) will be replaced by Karachi Kings.

Rassie van der Dussen of South Africa, who was selected by Islamabad United in the Supplementary category, and Mark Chapman and Kane Williamson of New Zealand, who were chosen in the Platinum and Supplementary categories, respectively, will also miss a few games against the Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings.

For the duration of the season, Peshawar Zalmi will select a player to take Corbin Bosch’s spot in the Diamond category.

From April 11 to May 18, the PSL 10 is scheduled to take place in four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.