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Pakistan’s T20 World Cup semi-final match excites CJP Umar Ata Bandial

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1 year ago

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Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial has suggested putting up a screen to televise the much-hyped semi-final of the T20 World Cup between Pakistan and New Zealand.

The excitement is gripping the entire country as Pakistan is set to take on New Zealand in the semi final after the Green Shirts unexpectedly snuck into the last four by sending Bangladesh packing.

The match came under discussion in the Supreme Court during the hearing of a case pertaining to the NAB Ordinance 1999 amendments on Tuesday.

The lawyers objected to the deferral of the court’s proceedings till Wednesday, saying that the semi-final match of Pakistan has to be played on Wednesday.

“The match will start at 1pm,” lawyer Makhdoom Ali Khan said while requesting the court not to adjourn the hearing till then.

At this, CJP Bandial said that he didn’t even know about it.

Why don’t we skip the hearing of the case tomorrow due to the semi-final, he asked.

Meanwhile, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah remarked: “If you don’t mind we’ll watch the match while you continue giving arguments.” He also asked the lawyer to spare Wednesday as he himself is a cricket fan.

“Let’s put up a screen outside the court for the match. I pray that Pakistan wins the semi-final,” the CJP said, adding that they will wrap up tomorrow’s hearing early by the time the match is in a good situation.

Corruption harmful to democracy: CJP Bandial

While hearing the case, CJP Bandial said that is harmful to the democracy, society and rule of law in a country, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial said Tuesday during the hearing of a case against the NAB laws amendments.

During the hearing, PTI’s lawyer referred to the United Nations resolution, contending that Pakistan has signed the UN resolution to deal with the corruption in the country.

“The amendments in NAB Ordinance affected [Pakistan’s commitment] to the UN resolution,” the lawyer said.

At this, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah asked if the parliament can be restrained from legislation on the basis of an international resolution.

“Do the international conventions bind a country regarding legislation,” he asked.

Meanwhile, CJP Bandial asked why was leniency offered in the NAB law. No clarification was given in this regard, he added.

Justice Shah remarked that the basic rights could be affected if the parliament doesn’t hold legislation.

“From your arguments, it seems like there is no law to control corruption in the country,” the justice remarked.

Later, the court adjourned the hearing till Wednesday.

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Saying goodbye to international cricket, Bismah Maroof

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1 day ago

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The decision to leave international cricket was made by Pakistani women’s cricket player Bismah Maroof on Thursday.

According to details, Maroof declared, “I am choosing to say goodbye to the sport, which I really enjoy. I have had a really memorable cricket journey.”

Saying, “The PCB, companions, family, and fans have always supported me,” she highlighted the importance of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and fans to her career.

With an average of 29.55, Maroof had scored 3369 runs in 136 WODIs while playing for Pakistan.

Throughout 140 WT20Is, Maroof averaged 27.55 and scored 2893 runs.

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For the Pakistani team’s T20I against New Zealand, Haseebullah has replaced Azam Khan.

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4 days ago

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In a brief press release, PCB said, “The national selection committee has announced wicketkeeper/batter Haseebullah as the replacement player for Azam Khan, who was sidelined from the T20I series against New Zealand due to a tear in his right calf muscle.”

The information indicates that Haseebullah will become a member of the Pakistan team following the third Twenty20 International, and he will be eligible to be selected for the two remaining Twenty20 Internationals, which are slated to take place in Lahore on Thursday and Saturday, respectively.

Earlier in the year, Haseebullah, 21, played in his only Twenty20 international match against New Zealand.

or the unfamiliar, Azam Khan was declared out of the whole series on Saturday after missing the first Twenty20 International because of pain in his right knee and right calf muscle.

According to PCB, “Azam Khan has been advised to undergo a 10-day rest following radiology reports confirming a Grade One tear of his right calf muscle.”

The announcement also stated, “Azam will therefore be unable to take part in the current Twenty20 International series against New Zealand, which concludes in Lahore on April 27.”

Notably, Mark Chapman’s incredible innings helped the visitors to an easy seven-wicket victory in the third Twenty20 International, tying the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand at one.

Pakistan team for the Twenty20 Internationals in New Zealand

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Babar Azam (c), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan

Mohammad Ali, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, and Muhammad Wasim Jr. are the reserve players.

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Rain cancels out Pakistan vs. New Zealand’s opening Twenty20 international

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1 week ago

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As the rain returned, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s expertly timed in-swinger to dismiss Tim Robinson left only a two-ball match going on at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.

On-field umpires Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza shook hands with the players and decided to call off the contest as soon as the rain started up again. Additionally, there was a thirty-minute delay in the planned fixture toss. Then, after winning the coin toss, Michael Bracewell, the captain of New Zealand, decided to bat first.

The players from both sides assembled shortly after for the national anthems, but more rain caused the proceedings to be postponed.

The match appeared likely to be called off before a ball was played due to the intensity of the second spell of rain. But after the rain stopped, the ground crew worked extremely hard, and the game might go into five overs.

The second game, which takes place at the same location on April 20, will pit the two teams against one another.