The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a significant financial incentive for its T20 World Cup squad: each player will receive a USD 100,000 bonus if the team emerges victorious in the upcoming tournament in the Americas. This announcement comes as the squad prepares to depart for an away T20 series against Ireland and England. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the prize money is secondary to the ultimate goal of lifting the trophy, urging the team to play for the pride of Pakistan. He also expressed confidence in the unity of the players and the potential of fast-bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. Additionally, wicketkeeper-batter Mohamad Rizwan and pacer Naseem Shah were recognized for achieving milestones in T20 cricket.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expanded the national women’s team’s selection committee to seven members following a disappointing series loss to the West Indies. The move aims to address the team’s recent struggles and ensure its qualification for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The new committee includes experienced former players, members of the men’s selection panel, and the national team coach and captain. Their primary task will be to select the squad for the upcoming tour of England.
Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will miss the remaining two matches of the T20I series against New Zealand due to an injury sustained during the third game. Rizwan retired hurt while batting and did not take the field for the rest of the match. After reviewing the radiology reports of Rizwan and Mohammad Irfan Khan, the PCB has decided to send both players to work on their rehabilitation with the medical panel at NCA.
Pakistan’s star batter Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Irfan Khan have been ruled out of the last two T20Is against New Zealand due to injuries. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the decision was made after reviewing the players’ radiology reports.
Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed treated his fellow cricketers to his renowned tea in a surprise visit. Despite initial reluctance, Abrar prepared tea for Zaman Khan, Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, and Iftikhar Ahmed, who praised its quality. The video, shared by the PCB, showed the players enjoying the tea and engaging in light-hearted banter. The Pakistan team is currently locked in a 1-1 T20I series against New Zealand, with the final two matches to be played in Lahore.