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'Pakistan's stance is outstanding': Sarfaraz Ahmed supports PCB's decision to skip India for Asia Cup 2025
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has backed PCB's decision not to send the team to India for the Asia Cup 2025, which will now be held in the UAE due to political tensions. However, the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash will still go ahead as planned without any objections from the BCCI or PCB. read more Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted in September and played in T20 format. Image: PTI Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has supported the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision not to send the national team to India for the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025. The tournament, which will be played in the T20 format, is now set to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month. The Asia Cup 2025 was originally planned to be hosted by India. However, due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) shifted it to a neutral venue in the UAE. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is the current president of the Asian governing body. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sarfaraz Khan backs PCB Speaking to the media at a private event, Sarfaraz praised PCB's stand and said that they did the right thing in deciding not to send a team to India. 'Pakistan's stance for the Asia Cup is outstanding. The Asia Cup is happening in the UAE, so Pakistan's initiative was best,' Sarfaraz was quoted as saying on Geo TV. The previous Asia Cup in 2023 was played in the ODI format and was originally supposed to be hosted by Pakistan. But after the BCCI refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan, the tournament followed a hybrid model, with India's matches being played in Sri Lanka. Pakistan also travelled to Sri Lanka to face India, and the final took place there as well. India won the title by beating the home team in the summit clash. A few months later, Pakistan still travelled to India for the 2023 Cricket World Cup in October-November. However, when India again refused to tour Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year, the PCB decided they would not send their team to India until at least 2027. This decision has also influenced their approach towards the Asia Cup 2025 venue change. The Asia Cup will be held in the UAE from September 9 to September 28. The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan will be played on September 14.
India.com
11-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Jamie Smith Rewrites Record Books In 3rd Test vs India; Surpasses Sarfaraz Ahmed And Adam Gilchrist
England's rising star Jamie Smith has etched his name into cricketing history books by becoming the fastest player ever to reach 1,000 Test runs (by balls faced). His record-breaking feat came during Day 2 of the third Test against India at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, and it couldn't have come at a better time for England. The Record-Breaking Moment Jamie Smith brought up his 1,000th Test run with a boundary, doing it in just 1,303 balls, smashing the previous record held by Pakistan's Sarfaraz Ahmed (1,311 balls). This also places him above all-time greats like Adam Gilchrist (1,330), Niroshan Dickwella (1,367), and Quinton de Kock (1,375). Fastest to 1000 Test Runs (by balls faced): Jamie Smith – 1,303 balls Sarfaraz Ahmed – 1,311 balls Adam Gilchrist – 1,330 balls Niroshan Dickwella – 1,367 balls Quinton de Kock – 1,375 balls Form of His Life Smith came into the Lord's Test with two outstanding performances in the previous matches and continued his golden touch with yet another fluent fifty. His aggressive yet calculated batting style has made him a standout performer in the ongoing series against India. Runs in the series so far: 395 (2nd highest after Shubman Gill) Test Average: 61.5 (after 13 Tests) Notable innings: 184* at Edgbaston – the highest-ever score by an England wicketkeeper in Tests Redefining the Wicketkeeper-Batter Role Jamie Smith isn't just England's wicketkeeper; he's redefining the role in the Bazball era. Much like Gilchrist once did for Australia, Smith is turning games with the bat from the middle order. His ability to shift momentum in a matter of overs has become a tactical weapon for England. Final Word In an era where wicketkeepers are expected to be finishers and match-winners, Jamie Smith has not only stepped up, he's raced ahead of some of the greatest names in cricket history. From raw talent to record-breaker in just 13 Tests, he's proving that he belongs on the biggest stage.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Hyderabad to adopt ‘land pooling' and Local Area Development Planning to revolutionise HMDA functioning
Transformational shifts are on the cards in the urban development approach in Telangana, with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority setting out to introduce Local Area Development Planning (LADP) coupled with a Comprehensive Land Pooling Policy for better urban planning. Metropolitan Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed in a lengthy interaction on Saturday, said both the policies are aimed at addressing chronic issues such as non-availability of land for organised open spaces, public utilities, social infrastructure and low-cost housing. LADP, which exists in several other States, was not adopted in Telangana due to availability of vast tracts of open land in Hyderabad and surroundings. It involves HMDA in micro-level planning, instead of confining to designing Master Plans. 'As part of Master Plan, the plan area is divided into one to 1.2 square kilometre grid, and roads and other facilities are planned around each of the grids. Planning each grid, consisting of 250 to 300 acres of land, is not taken care of so far, leaving several plots without access roads. LADP envisions intensive planning inside each grid, leading to more organised development,' Mr. Ahmed said. It will also help planners to earmark spaces for public utilities, parks, schools and hospitals, besides providing pedestrian infrastructure. Town planning legislations have provisions for the LADP, but it has so far been neglected in the undivided Andhra Pradesh and Telangana too. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has given in-principle approval for the proposal giving the urban development authority a nod for appointing a consultant for the same. Land pooling policy which is in the drafting stage, involves enforcement instead of the existing consent-based approach. It is being modelled after the policy adopted by the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) of Andhra Pradesh, and requires certain amendments with regard to resumption of assigned lands in lieu of developed plots. Mr. Ahmed shared that three to four tenders are lined up in the month of June respectively for LADP, mapping of the Telangana Core Urban Region, reorganisation of HMDA based on the other similarly sized UDAs in terms of structures and processes, and restructuring of all processes to fit into the new system. Mr. Ahmed also dwelt upon the reasons for delay in launching of works for various projects including the elevated corridors on National Highway 44 and on the State Highway 1, citing bureaucratic delays in land survey under different Defence wings, permissions from Director General of Civil Aviation, and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, a simulation study to be done by IIT Hyderabad for one of the two under tunnels, and procedure to be followed in property acquisition. 'We are also applying the Relief & Rehabilitation provision of the Land Acquisition Act, in order to preclude future complications and court cases,' Mr. Ahmed said, adding that the works may be grounded in the first week of August. Speaking about the radial road connecting the Outer Ring Road with the Regional Ring Road he said the project ran into legal wrangles, and due to stay orders issued from the High Court, the price bid has not been opened, which has stalled the tendering process. Forest permissions too are still in the pipeline, he informed.
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Times of Oman
31-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Updated: May 31, 2025 01:48 IST Canterbury [UK], May 31 (ANI): Karun Nair's redemption arc is bound to continue on Day 2 after he shattered
Canterbury: Karun Nair's redemption arc is bound to continue on Day 2 after he shattered the England Lions' backbone with his scorching display with the bat. At the same time, Dhruv Jurel pushed his case for a spot in India's playing XI for the upcoming five Tests in England, scheduled to begin on June 20. At the end of the opening day of the first unofficial Test between India A and England Lions, the touring party piled up 409/3 on the board, with Nair and Jurel unbeaten with scores of 186(246) and 82(104), respectively. India A dominated the entire opening day to turn the contest into a lopsided affair, courtesy of Nair's rip-roaring display that lasted most of the first session and the remainder of the day. He upped the ante after India A lost its opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran early in the opening day. The final session reflected Nair and Jurel's sheer dominance. They nullified the spin and pace traps laid out by the hosts to derail their progress. India A lost Sarfaraz Ahmed on 92 and the 181-run partnership for the third wicket in the first over after the tea break; Jurel joined Nair at the crease and adopted a swift approach to keep the scoreboard ticking. With Jurel firing all cylinders and Nair increasing his tempo, the duo added 182 runs to stamp India's authority in the final session. The duo lashed out at any loose delivery that landed in their arc. Nair sprinted for a single, bringing up his 150 in the 73rd over off Rehan Ahmed. In the 80th over, Jurel targeted the deep backward point to find the boundary rope and lift his bat for a valiant half-century. Jurel picked up the pace from that point and dealt with boundaries to lift India to a fighting total and end the day with an unbeaten 177-run partnership. Before Jurel and Nair enchanted the spectators with their sizzling display on Canterbury's green strip, Sarfaraz and Nair took the mantle of ensuring India remained unscathed in the second innings. After lunch, they batted their hearts out and made England Lions toil for wickets. While in the opening session, after being put to bat, skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran and the young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal came out to open with hopes of getting valuable game time before the five high-stakes fixtures between the two modern-day giants. Easwaran, a household name in India's domestic circuit and with a plethora of experience in the red-ball format, couldn't conjure up a consequential performance. He oozed confidence, took his time to open his account, and left the deliveries that travelled in the corridor of uncertainty but got undone by a single delivery and returned cheaply on 8(17). With picture-perfect strokes, the 29-year-old found the boundary rope twice but got pinned in front of the stumps by Josh Hull. On the other hand, Jaiswal dazzled on the crease with a blend of aggression and composure. He switched his tempo according to the demands of the delivery and garnered three boundaries and a towering maximum. With runs flowing from his bat with a touch of elegance, Jaiswal's downfall came down to his aggressive mindset. The 23-year-old switched to white ball mode, took a wild swing at Eddie Jack's delivery and gave away an edge to England Lions captain and wicketkeeper James Rew, who confirmed his return ticket on 24(55).
Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
PCB to end mentorship roles for ex-players: sources
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has internally finalised plans to dissolve its five-member mentorship panel, marking a significant shift in its domestic cricket strategy, sources confirmed on Tuesday. According to sources, the move, directed by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, will see the board part ways with former national cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Shoaib Malik. These individuals had been appointed last year as mentors for the Champions Cup under a three-year contract. While no formal announcement has been made, the decision has already been approved at the top level. Shoaib Malik had voluntarily resigned two weeks ago, stepping down ahead of the board's final call. He announced his decision on his official Instagram page. The other four mentors are expected to be officially informed in the coming days. The rationale behind the decision remains undisclosed, and the PCB has not issued an official statement. The mentorship panel was announced on August 26, 2024, as part of a performance-focused revamp, with each former player assigned to a domestic team. Reports suggest each mentor was earning a monthly salary of Rs 5 million. According to sources, Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed are not being considered for any alternative roles within the PCB at this stage. This development comes alongside other major structural changes at the board. Earlier on Tuesday, Mike Hesson was appointed as the new head coach of the Pakistan national team, while Aqib Javed was named Director of the High-Performance Centre. The restructuring reflects the PCB's intent to realign its domestic and international strategies ahead of a packed calendar that includes ICC events and bilateral commitments.
