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Express Tribune
3 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Dar was paid double fee during HBL PSL9
The PCB audit report has raised concerns over umpire Aleem Dar receiving double the standard match fee during PSL 9, as he was paid $4,000 per match instead of the set $2,000. According to details in the report, Aleem Dar received an additional payment of approximately 3.85 million PKR under match fee expenditures. The note sheet labeled "PCB-DCOP-24-1848 – Payments for Match Officials, PSL 9, 2024" reveals that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed several umpires and match referees for PSL 9 fixtures. As per PCB regulations, the match fee for an umpire on the ICC International Panel is $2,000 per match. However, Aleem Dar was paid $4,000 per match, which was double the official rate. This increased payment was approved by previous Chairman of the Management Committee. The audit report states that this resulted in an additional financial burden of $14,000 on the PCB, 15 million PKR were allocated from the Chairman's contingency fund. In total, Aleem Dar received $28,000 as match official fees during PSL 9, in line with the ICC Elite Panel rate of $4,000 per match. However, at the time of PSL 9, Aleem Dar was not part of the ICC Elite Panel. He was on the PCB's International Panel, meaning his designated fee should have been $2,000 per match. This led to an excess payment of $14,000 (around 3.85 million PKR) which, according to the audit, was beyond his entitlement. The auditors concluded that this excessive payment not only gave undue benefit to the recipient but also caused financial loss to the PCB and the franchises. In response, the PCB management explained that Aleem Dar, being part of the PCB International Panel, had requested to be paid at the ICC Elite Panel rate, and that this request was approved by the Chairman at the time. The report states that this response indicates the management acknowledged the audit's observation.
Business Recorder
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators' Usman Tariq clears bowling action
Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq has cleared his bowling assessment after undergoing testing at the PCB-accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Wednesday. Usman was reported for a suspect bowling action on 13 April during an HBL PSL X match against Lahore Qalandars. Following this, the Quetta Gladiators management requested the PCB to allow the bowler to undergo testing, consequent to which he has cleared the bowling assessment. Following the report, the right-arm spinner was barred from bowling in subsequent matches pending assessment. However, he has now been cleared to resume bowling. Usman Tariq of Quetta Gladiators reported for suspect action Tariq had also been reported for a suspect bowling action during the previous edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 9). At the time, following a review at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, Tariq was permitted to continue bowling for the remainder of the tournament. This year, after being reported again during PSL 10, the mystery spinner underwent assessment at the PCB-accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore and has now been cleared to resume bowling.
Express Tribune
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Sahibzada Farhan joins Islamabad United after record-breaking National T20 Cup run
Listen to article Sahibzada Farhan, who shattered multiple records in the National T20 Cup, has earned a call-up to the Islamabad United squad for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The defending champions confirmed his addition on Friday, naming Farhan as their 20th squad member in the supplementary category. Farhan, who began his PSL career with Islamabad United in 2018 as an emerging player, brings with him a wealth of domestic experience. He previously played for Lahore Qalandars in PSL 9, but his recent record-breaking performances in the National T20 Cup have earned him this call-up. 'We are pleased to announce Sahibzada Farhan as our 20th squad member for HBL PSL X,' the franchise stated. Farhan's exceptional form in the domestic circuit, including his pivotal role in United's second PSL title win, has now led to his rejoining the team for PSL 10. Head coach Mike Hesson praised Farhan's domestic experience and form, noting that the team's focus is on building bench strength. 'Sahibzada's domestic form and experience make him someone who can slot into the XI whenever required and deliver,' Hesson added. Despite remaining unpicked during the PSL 10 draft in January, Farhan's record-breaking display in the National T20 Cup caught the eye. He scored a total of 605 runs in just seven innings, including three centuries, setting a new record for the most runs in a single edition of the competition. His remarkable knock of 162* also became the joint third-highest score in T20 history, making him only the fifth batter globally to smash three centuries in a T20 tournament.
Express Tribune
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Naseem, 44 others in The Hundred draft
A total of 45 Pakistani cricketers have registered for this year's The Hundred draft, featuring a mix of experienced players and young talents. Fast bowler Naseem Shah is the highest-priced Pakistani player, setting his reserve price at £120,000. Meanwhile, all-rounder Imad Wasim and opening batter Saim Ayub have listed their reserve price at £78,500. Other notable players, including Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Hasnain, have a reserve price of £63,000. However, some players like Mohammad Abbas, Haider Ali, and Ammad Butt have entered the draft without a set price. It may be mentioned here that last year, the PCB had stopped Naseem and a few other players from taking part in The Hundred in order to give them rest for the Pakistan matches and PSL 9. The Hundred 2025 draft will take place on Wednesday, March 12, with 348 players from around the world competing for just 10 available spots across the eight teams. The tournament, now in its fifth edition, will begin on August 5 at Lord's with an exciting London derby between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles. Players who have registered for The Hundred draft are: Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Imad Wasim, Hassan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Zaman Khan, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Amir, Azam Khan, Shan Masood, Mohammad Abbas, Nauman Ali, Haider Ali, Mohammad Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Azan Awais, Ammad Butt, Ahmad Daniyal, Sahibzada Farhan, Sameen Gul, Muhammad Haris, Muhammad Imran Jr, Imam Insaram-Ul-Haq, Salman Irshad, Taijul Islam, Aamir Jamal, Sajid Khan, Usman Khan, Jahandad Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Chaudhry Saad Masood, Muhammad Musa, Khawaja Nafay, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Nawaz, Abdullah Shafique, Hunain Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Saud Shakeel, Muhammad Talat, Ihsan Ullah, Amir Yamin, Mohammad Zeeshan.
