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Hans India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Kathryn Bryce wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025
New Delhi: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce has been named as the winner of ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025 after standout all-round efforts led to her becoming the Player of the Tournament in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan. Kathryn beat competition from West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana to win the monthly honour. 'It's a real honour to win this award. Knowing that it's being voted for by the global cricket community makes it that extra bit special; even just to be nominated alongside two players of the stature of Fatima Sana and Hayley Matthews, who both had fantastic tournaments themselves, was amazing,' said Kathryn in a statement by the ICC on Wednesday. Kathryn blasted 293 runs in her five games at an astonishing average of 73.25. Her notable knocks included 91 against hosts Pakistan, 60 against Thailand and a glittering 131 not out against Ireland, also the highest individual score of the tournament. Beyond her batting prowess, Kathryn also contributed with the ball, taking six wickets during the competition and was ultimately named the Player of the Series, though Scotland fell short of qualifying for the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, slated to happen later this year in India. 'The World Cup Qualifier was a fantastic competition for our Scotland team. The way that we played our cricket and developed and grew in a format that we've not played a huge amount of together was great to see, and it was terrific to have a lot of different players standing up and taking charge of the game at various moments.' 'Across the board during the entire tournament in Pakistan, the standard of cricket was brilliant, and all the games were really close. It was a wonderful tournament to be a part of and hopefully, we'll have more opportunities to build on the momentum we created there,' she added.
Express Tribune
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
NA committee seeks details on cricket stadium renovations
The beautifully renovated Gaddafi Stadium will have the honour of hosting ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers next month. PHOTO: AFP Listen to article The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has requested a comprehensive expenditure report from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi regarding the renovation and reconstruction of cricket stadiums across Pakistan. According to Express News, the committee has also asked the PCB to provide a formal briefing on the ongoing 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). Naqvi is expected to present an overview of the PCB's performance over the past six months. PCB upgraded stadiums in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi to improve facilities for spectators and align with international standards for CT 2025. In a related development, the PCB is set to begin the second phase of renovations at Karachi's National Bank Stadium immediately after the conclusion of PSL Season 10. The revamp includes re-profiling of spectator stands and major redevelopment to bring the stadium up to global benchmarks. The renovation plan, prompted in part by low attendance during PSL 2025 matches, will focus on enhancing seating comfort, venue aesthetics, crowd movement, parking facilities, and accessibility.
Express Tribune
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Fatima Sana to lead Pak in ICC WC Qualifiers
Pakistan women's cricket team must put up an excellent show in WC qualifiers to improve their graph. PHOTO: AFP The PCB's Women's National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, set to take place from 9 to 19 April at the Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground in Lahore. The squad was selected after the selection committee evaluated players' fitness and form in the ongoing second phase of preparation camp, where the players took part in warm-up matches and practice sessions. Fatima Sana, who has led Pakistan in six T20Is and two ODIs, will continue to lead the women's cricket team in the 50-over event, while Shawaal Zulfiqar makes a comeback to the national side after suffering from a shoulder injury during the tour of New Zealand in December 2023. The six-team ICC event, which includes Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand and West Indies alongside hosts Pakistan, will feature a single-league round-robin format. Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground will host 15 matches of the event, with Pakistan playing Ireland in the opening match of the competition at the Gaddafi Stadium. On 11 April, Pakistan will play Scotland at the LCCA ground in a day game, while the hosts will take on West Indies in a day-night fixture on 14 April at the Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan will face Thailand in their fourth fixture of the event scheduled on 17 April in a day-night fixture at Gaddafi Stadium, while their final group stage match will be against Bangladesh on 19 April at the LCCA ground, which will be a day match. Squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali (vice-captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper) and Syeda Aroob Shah Peshawar's PSL exhibition match in doubt The upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) exhibition match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators is now uncertain after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) raised concerns about the condition of Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar, sources said on Wednesday. The match is scheduled for April 8, 2025, and was planned as part of PCB's efforts to connect with local fans and build excitement before the start of PSL Season 10. However, after a recent inspection, the board's team found several issues at the venue. According to details, the PCB team visited Arbab Niaz Stadium and carefully checked the outfield, pitch, dressing rooms, and media areas. Sources said the team found the pitch and outfield not up to the required standard. They also reported that the dressing rooms lacked basic facilities, and the media and commentary boxes were poorly equipped. The match was expected to offer fans in Peshawar a chance to watch two of the league's top teams, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, face off in a thrilling encounter. It was also part of the board's plan to promote cricket in different parts of the country. Peshawar Zalmi's owner, Javed Afridi, has long supported the idea of hosting PSL matches in Peshawar. He previously requested PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to consider Arbab Niaz Stadium as a possible venue for the league's next season. His efforts, along with PCB's initiatives, led to the announcement of this exhibition match, which was expected to create a festive atmosphere among local fans. It is worth mentioning that the 10th edition of the HBL PSL will begin on April 11, 2025. The opening match will feature defending champions Islamabad United against two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This year's tournament will include six teams and a total of 34 matches, which will be played from April 11 to May 18. Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will host 13 matches, including both Eliminators and the grand final.
Express Tribune
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak name squad for Women's World Cup Qualifier
The Women's National Selection Committee announced on Wednesday that all-rounder Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan side for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, set to take place from April 9 to 19. In a statement today, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the selection committee evaluated players' fitness and form in the ongoing second phase of preparation camp, where the players took part in warm-up matches and practice sessions. "Fatima Sana, who has led Pakistan in six T20Is and two ODIs, will continue to lead the women's cricket team in the 50-over event, while Shawaal Zulfiqar makes a comeback to the national side after suffering from a shoulder injury during the tour of New Zealand in December 2023," the statement said. The six-team ICC event, which includes Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand and West Indies alongside hosts Pakistan, will feature a single-league round-robin format. Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground will host 15 matches of the event, with Pakistan playing Ireland in the opening match of the competition at the Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan will play Scotland at the LCCA ground in a day game on April 11, while the hosts will take on West Indies in a day-night fixture on April 14 at the Gaddafi Stadium, PCB said. Pakistan will face Thailand in their fourth fixture of the event scheduled on April 17 in a day-night fixture at Gaddafi Stadium, while their final group stage match will be against Bangladesh on April 19 at the LCCA ground, which will be a day match. Squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali (vice-captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper) and Syeda Aroob Shah Reserve players: Ghulam Fatima, Waheeda Akhtar and Umm-e-Hani Pakistan fixtures vs Ireland – 9 April, Gaddafi Stadium (Day) vs Scotland – 11 April, LCCA (Day) vs West Indies – 14 April, Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) vs Thailand – 17 April, Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) vs Bangladesh – 19 April, LCCA (Day)
Express Tribune
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Women's WC Qualifiers to be held in Lahore
The beautifully renovated Gaddafi Stadium will have the honour of hosting ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers next month. PHOTO: AFP Hosts Pakistan take on Ireland at the Gaddafi Stadium while the West Indies play Scotland at the Lahore City Cricket Association on the opening day of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 which runs across the two venues in Lahore from 9 to 19 April. The sixth edition of the Qualifier sees teams from four Full Members – Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan and the West Indies – compete with Associate Members Scotland and Thailand in the 15-match league tournament that will decide the two qualifiers for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 to be held later this year. Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka apart from hosts India, have already qualified for the World Cup by virtue of finishing in the top six of the 10-team ICC Women's Championship (2022-25). Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan and the West Indies play in the Qualifier as they finished from places seventh to 10th in the Women's Championship, while Thailand and Scotland made it as the next two best ranked sides in the ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings as of 28 October 2024. Some exciting matchups in the tournament include Pakistan taking on the West Indies on 14 April in a day-night game at the Gaddafi Stadium, Bangladesh going up against the West Indies at LCCA on 17 April and sub-continental rivals Pakistan and Bangladesh clash at the LCCA on 19 April. ICC CEO, Geoff Allardice said: "We are pleased to announce the match schedule for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. "The six competing teams are just one step away from the Women's Cricket World Cup and I am sure they will all be eagerly looking forward to the competition. "On behalf of the ICC, I would like to wish the teams all the best for the tournament in Lahore as part of the build-up to the Cricket World Cup later this year." ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 match schedule (day matches begin at 09h30 and day/night matches at 14h00 local time) Wednesday, 9 April Pakistan vs Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (Day) West Indies vs Scotland – LCCA (Day) Thursday, 10 April Thailand vs Bangladesh – LCCA (Day) Friday, 11 April Pakistan vs Scotland – LCCA (Day) Ireland vs West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (Day) Sunday, 13 April Scotland vs Thailand - LCCA (Day) Bangladesh vs Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Monday, 14 April Pakistan vs West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Tuesday, 15 April Thailand vs Ireland – LCCA (Day) Scotland vs Bangladesh – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Thursday, 17 April Bangladesh vs West Indies – LCCA (Day) Pakistan vs Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Friday, 18 April Ireland vs Scotland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Saturday, 19 April Pakistan vs Bangladesh – LCCA (Day) West Indies vs Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N).
