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Will Mohammad Rizwan play in 3rd T20 against New Zealand?

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2 years ago

Farwa

LAHORE: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is likely to miss the third T20I of the ongoing home series against New Zealand in Lahore due to persisting back pain caused by an injury he sustained in the previous match, sources said Monday.

The batter sustained a back injury on Saturday while playing a shot in the second game but continued till the seventh over of New Zealand’s run-chase before leaving the field. Mohammad Haris is expected to replace him.

Sources said that a decision regarding the inclusion of Rizwan — who is a key player for the home side — in the playing XI for today’s match will be made after another examination of his condition today.

Though Rizwan’s injury is not serious, there is a greater possibility that the right-handed batter is rested as a precautionary measure, while substitute Mohammad Haris will replace him in the squad, they added.

Pakistan are set to take on New Zealand today, seeking the third consecutive win to seal the five-match T20I series. The hosts lead the series by 2-0.

Pakistan and New Zealand will also meet in five one-day internationals after the T20 series, honing preparations for this year’s 50-over World Cup in India.

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Pakistan and Bangladesh exclude ODIs from their bilateral series.

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17 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.