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1956–57 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
The 1956–57 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy was the third edition of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the domestic first-class cricket competition in Pakistan. In a change from the first two editions, the 1956–57 competition was contested in four round-robin groups, with the top teams in each playing semi-finals and a final to determine the winner. Matches were played from 25 December 1956 to 8 March 1957, with the group stage matches played over three days, the semi-finals over five days, and the final over six days. In the final, Punjab defeated the Karachi Whites by 43 runs, claiming their first title. Hanif Mohammad was the leading run-scorer in the competition, and Fazal Mahmood was the leading wicket-taker. Group stage The winner of each zone, marked in bold, qualified for the semi-finals. Finals Semi-finals ---- Final Statistics Most runs The top five run-scorers are included in this table, listed by runs scored and then by batting average. Most wickets The top five ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Board Of Control For Cricket In Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is a sports governing body for cricket in Pakistan responsible for controlling and organising all tours and matches undertaken by the Pakistan national cricket team. A member of the International Cricket Council since 1952, it represents the country's men's and women's national teams in international cricket tournaments played under the ICC. Following the establishment of Pakistan as an independent dominion of the British Empire in 1947, professional and amateur cricket commenced in the same year, seeing as local infrastructure had already been established when the country was part of the British Raj. Cricket matches were arranged informally until 1948, when a Board of Control was formally instituted. Pakistan was admitted to the Imperial Cricket Conference (currently known as International Cricket Council) in July 1952, and has since been a full member, playing Test cricket. The team's first Test series took place in India between October a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindh Cricket Team
Sindh cricket team is a domestic cricket team in Pakistan representing Sindh province. It competes in domestic first-class, List A and T20 cricket competitions, namely the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan Cup and National T20 Cup. The team is operated by the Sindh Cricket Association. History Before 2019 Sindh played its first first-class game in December 1932, when they drew with Ceylon at the Gymkhana ground in Karachi. On 22 November 1935 Sindh and Australia played a three day match - Figure 1. The match was seen by 5,000 Karachiites. The team played its inaugural season in the Ranji Trophy in 1934. From 1934–35 until 1947–48 Sindh participated in the Ranji Trophy. On 27 December 1947 Sind hosted the first first-class game to be played in Pakistan, but were defeated by an innings and 68 runs by Punjab. The greatest Sindh player in the Ranji Trophy period was Naoomal Jeoomal who played in India's first test match against England at Lord's in 1932. Jeoomal becam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baseer Shamsi
Brigadier (Brigadier General) Abdul Baseer Shamsi (19 September 1922 – 10 July 2015) was an officer in the Pakistan Army and a cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1953 to 1960. He received his initial education in Firozpur and later moved to Jalandhar with his parents as his father Ali Mohammad Shamsi was appointed the head master of a school in Jalandhar. During his college days in Jalandhar he excelled in the game of cricket as a medium fast left arm bowler, who moved the ball both ways in the air and off the seam, and a right-handed batsman. In Jalandhar, he played alongside Lall Singh, Lala Amarnath, his lifelong friend, Baqa Jilani and Dr. Jahangir Khan (cricketer), Jehangir Khan (father of Majid Khan (cricketer), Majid Khan) who was his mentor throughout his life. Military career At the age of 18, he applied for and was selected for commission in the British Indian Army. In 1939 after training as an Officer Cadet, he was granted commission in the distinguish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shujauddin Butt
Shujauddin Butt (10 April 1930 – 7 February 2006) was a Pakistani army officer and cricketer who played in 19 Tests from 1954 to 1962. He served in the Pakistan Army for 26 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1978. In 1955 he toured India with the Pakistan national team. He was educated at Islamia College, Lahore. In 1971 he was captured during the Bangladesh war and held as a prisoner-of-war in India for 18 months. He managed Pakistan's tours to Australia and the West Indies in 1976–77. He wrote two books of Pakistan cricket history, ''From Babes of Cricket to World Champions'' (1996) and ''The Chequered History of Pakistan Cricket'' (2003), with Mohammed Salim Parvez. Butt died in London on 7 February 2006. References External links Shujauddin Buttat CricketArchive at Cricinfo ESPN cricinfo (formerly known as Cricinfo or CricInfo) is a sports news website exclusively for the game of cricket. The site features news, articles, live coverage of cricket matches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qamaruddin Butt
Qamaruddin Butt (1914 – 8 June 1974) was a Pakistani cricket player, writer and umpire. He stood in one Test match, Pakistan v New Zealand, in 1965. Playing career A batsman, leg-spin bowler and occasional wicket-keeper, Butt played seven first-class matches for various Punjab teams from 1933 to 1947, including four matches in the Ranji Trophy for Southern Punjab, Northern India and Delhi. His highest score was 59 for a one-off team called the North India Free Lancers against Sind in 1936-37. In the only match in which he kept wicket, a semi-final of the Ranji Trophy in 1935-36, he took five catches in a narrow loss for Northern India to Bombay. Umpiring career Butt umpired 53 first-class matches between 1954 and 1973, including four Quaid-e-Azam Trophy finals and several semi-finals. His first match as umpire was the inaugural final in 1953-54. From 1953-54 to 1959-60 he mostly umpired matches in the south of Pakistan in Karachi and nearby Hyderabad, but later most of his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daud Khan (cricketer)
Daud Khan (1912–1979) was a cricket player and umpire. He played for the Sindh cricket team before and after Pakistan's independence from India. He later became a Test umpire. Playing career Daud played 20 first-class matches as a middle-order batsman for Sind between 1936 and 1947. His highest score was 74 not out against Bombay in the Ranji Trophy in 1938-39. Umpiring career Khan stood as an umpire in 136 first-class matches in Pakistan between 1948 and 1976, most of them in Karachi, including nine finals of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Between 1955 and 1973, he officiated in 14 Tests. Along with Idrees Baig he stood in the first Test ever played in Pakistan, the First Test against India in Dacca beginning on New Year's Day 1955. The Daud Khan Memorial Cricket Tournament, a 40-over competition held annually among clubs in Karachi, is named in his honour. References External links Daud Khanat CricketArchive at Cricinfo ESPN cricinfo (formerly known as Cricinfo or CricInf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former capital of Pakistan and capital of the province of Sindh. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion ( PPP) . Karachi paid $9billion (25% of whole country) as tax during fiscal year July 2021 to May 2022 according to FBR report. Karachi is Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse, as well as one of Pakistan's most secular and socially liberal cities. Karachi serves as a transport hub, and contains Pakistan’s two largest seaports, the Port of Karachi and Port Qasim, as well as Pakistan's busiest airport, Jinnah International Airport. Karachi is also a media center, home to news channels, film and fashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi Gymkhana
The Karachi Gymkhana (KG) ( sd, ڪراچي جمخانه, Urdu: کراچی جِمخانہ) is a premier gymkhana (sports club) in the city of Karachi. It is located on Club Road in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Formerly, it was a first class cricket ground and it hosted first-class matches between 1926-27 and 1986-87. History The club was founded in 1886. It is one of the oldest gymkhanas in Pakistan. Facilities The KG Club provides various sports and games facilities for its members. The club has a main building with a restaurant, snooker room, cricket ground, swimming pool, tennis, squash courts, badminton, table tennis, bridge room, gym and weight training facility. Most sports activities have coaches for newcomers. One has to pay for coaching services and membership is necessary to enroll in coaching courses. Every year there is an annual sports festival in which members and their children take part in various sports events on the cricket ground. There are regular tournament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aslam Khan (cricketer, Born 1935)
Aslam Khan, sometimes known as Prince Aslam Khan (15 March 1935 – 29 April 1980) was a Pakistani cricketer who played first-class cricket in Pakistan between 1955 and 1978. Some people consider him the inventor of doosra. A son of Ghulam Moinuddin Khanji, he was a member of the royal family of Manavadar, a princely state which is now part of the Indian state of Gujarat. Aslam Khan was a left-arm spinner. In the final of the Ayub Trophy in 1964-65 he took 6 for 45 and 5 for 92 (match figures of 81.5–43–137–11) to help Karachi to an innings victory over Lahore Education Board. In a semi-final of the Ayub Trophy in 1965-66, playing for Karachi Blues against Public Works Department, he took 3 for 35 and 5 for 41 in another victory. He played his last first-class match in February 1978 for the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation team in the Patron's Trophy. A month short of his 43rd birthday, he took 6 for 154 off 47 eight-ball overs against Sargodha, who won by an i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raees Mohammad
Raees Mohammad ( ur, رئيس محمد; 25 December 1932 – 14 February 2022) was a Pakistani cricketer who played in 30 first-class matches from 1948 to 1963. A right-handed batsman and a leg-spinner, he scored 1,344 runs with the help of two centuries, and took 33 wickets. He was one of the five Mohammad brothers, four of whom played Test cricket for Pakistan. Former Test cricketer Shoaib Mohammad is his nephew. Personal life Raees came from a large and famous Pakistani cricketing family. His brothers, Wazir Mohammad, Hanif Mohammad, Mushtaq Mohammad and Sadiq Mohammad played Test cricket for Pakistan. His nephew, Shoaib Mohammad, also represented Pakistan at Test level, as well as playing One Day International cricket. His son, Asif Mohammad, played first-class and List A cricket. He died in Karachi on 14 February 2022, at the age of 89. Career Raees started his first-class career for Karachi and Sind against Commonwealth XI in December 1949 at Karachi Gymkhana Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nasim-ul-Ghani
Nasim-ul-Ghani (born 14 May 1941) is a former Pakistani cricketer who played in 29 Test matches and one One Day International between 1958 and 1973. At the time of his debut, aged 16 years, he was the world's youngest Test player.What a waste Espncricinfo. Retrieved 20 March 2011 He became the first nightwatchman to score a century when he hit 101 against at in 1962. This was his only century in Test cricket, and it was also the first century by a Pakis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahmood Hussain (cricketer)
Mahmood Hussain (2 April 1932 – 25 December 1991) was a Pakistani cricketer who played in 27 Test cricket, Test matches from 1952 to 1962. He was a fast medium bowler who partnered with Fazal Mahmood after Khan Mohammad retired from Test cricket. He made an unforgettable 35 at the Ferozshah Kotla, New Delhi in 1961, which saved Pakistan from certain defeat. External links * 1932 births 1991 deaths Pakistani cricketers Pakistan Test cricketers Karachi cricketers Pakistan Universities cricketers Punjab University cricketers East Pakistan cricketers Cricketers from Lahore Karachi Whites cricketers Karachi A cricketers Punjab (Pakistan) cricketers National Tyre and Rubber Company cricketers People from Lahore {{Pakistan-cricket-bio-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
