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Karachi Kings In 2017
The Karachi Kings is a franchise cricket team that represents Karachi in the Pakistan Super League. They are one of the five teams that had a competition in the 2017 Pakistan Super League. The team was captained by Kumar Sangakkara, and they stand on third position after winning four matches from their eight matches in the PSL 2017. Squad Kumar Sangakkara and Babar Azam joined Karachi for the second season of the PSL whilst Azhar Mehmood signed as a coach. Sohail Tanvir was traded for Chris Gayle of Lahore Qalandars during the off-season trade window. During the 2017 PSL players draft Karachi retained Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Amir, Sohail Khan, Saifullah Bangash, and Shahzaib Hasan. The team added nine players to the squad, including Kieron Pollard, Mahela Jayawardena and Ryan McLaren. Pakistan Super League In their first game, Karachi Kings lost to Peshawar Zalmi by 7 wickets in one-sided affair that saw them post a target of just 118 in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mickey Arthur
John Michael Arthur (born 17 May 1968) is a South African-Australian cricket coach, commentator and former cricketer, who played in South African domestic cricket from 1986 to 2001. He has served as the head coach of the Derbyshire County Cricket Club since November 2021. He coached the South African national team from 2005 to 2010, was the coach of the Australia national cricket team from 2010 until his sacking in June 2013 (then to be replaced by Darren Lehmann) and was the coach of the Pakistan national cricket team from 2016 to 2019. In December 2019, Mickey was appointed as the new head coach of Sri Lanka by the Sri Lanka Cricket replacing interim coach Rumesh Ratnayake. Biography Arthur was born in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. He is an old boy of Westville Boys' High School. Playing career Arthur scored 6,557 runs playing for Orange Free State, Griqualand West and South Africa A before retiring in 2001. Coaching career South Africa Arthur began his coachi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imad Wasim
Syed Imad Wasim Haider (in Punjabi and ur, ; born 18 December 1988), commonly known as Imad Wasim, is a Pakistani international cricketer. He is a left-handed all-rounder. In August 2018, he was one of thirty-three players to be awarded a central contract for the 2018–19 season by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In March 2019, he captained the Pakistan One Day International (ODI) team for the first time. Early and personal life Wasim was born in Swansea, Wales. His father briefly worked in the UK as an engineer. Wasim's parents moved to Pakistan when he was at a very early age, and he consequently played all first-class cricket there. He was studying medicine before his career in cricket, but quit when he got a chance to play for the under-19 Pakistan team. In August 2019, Wasim married Sannia Ashfaq at the Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. International career He made his Twenty20 International debut for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in Lahore on 24 May 2015. He made his O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (cricket)
The captain of a cricket team, often referred to as the skipper, is the appointed leader, having several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of the other players. As in other sports, the captain is usually experienced and has good communication skills, and is likely to be one of the most regular members of the team, as the captain is responsible for the team selection. Before the game the captains toss for innings. During the match the captain decides the team's batting order, who will bowl each over, and where each fielder will be positioned. While the captain has the final say, decisions are often collaborative. A captain's knowledge of the complexities of cricket strategy and tactics, and shrewdness in the field, may contribute significantly to the team's success. Due to the smaller coaching/management role played out by support staff, as well as the need for greater on-field decision-making, the captain of a cricket team typically shoulders more re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashif Bhatti
Kashif Bhatti (born 25 July 1986) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Balochistan. He represented Karachi Kings in the second edition and Multan Sultans in 3rd season of Pakistan Super League. Domestic career He was the leading wicket-taker for Sui Southern Gas Company in the 2017–18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, with 49 dismissals in nine matches. In April 2018, he was named in Punjab's squad for the 2018 Pakistan Cup. He was the leading wicket-taker for Sui Southern Gas Company in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup with fourteen wickets in five matches. He was also the leading wicket-taker for Sui Southern Gas Company in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, with 49 dismissals in eight matches. In March 2019, he was named in Punjab's squad for the 2019 Pakistan Cup. In September 2019, he was named in Sindh's squad for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament. In January 2021, he was named in Balochistan's squad for the 2020–21 Pakistan Cup. In October 2021, he signed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hasan Mohsin
Hasan Mohsin (born 11 January 1998) is a Pakistani cricketer. He made his List A cricket, List A debut for Sindh cricket team, Sindh in the 2017 Pakistan Cup on 18 April 2017. Prior to his List A debut, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He made his first-class cricket, first-class debut for Pakistan Television cricket team, Pakistan Television in the 2017–18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 3 October 2017. He made his Twenty20 debut for Multan cricket team, Multan in the 2018–19 National T20 Cup on 11 December 2018. In September 2019, he was named in Sindh cricket team, Sindh's squad for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament. In November 2019, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Bangladesh. References External links * 1998 births Living people Pakistani cricketers Cricketers from Karachi Sindh cricketers Karachi Kings cricketers Multan cricketers Pakistan Television cricketers {{Pakistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahela Jayawardene
Denagamage Praboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene ( si, දෙනගමගේ ප්රබෝත් මහේල ද සිල්වා ජයවර්ධන; born 27 May 1977) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is the current consultant coach of the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team and the Head Coach of the Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians. He is the most successful captain for Sri Lanka along with Sanath Jayasuriya. During the time of his captaincy, he was known mainly for his tactical acumen for decades and was rewarded for his captaincy instincts. He made his Test cricket debut in August 1997 and his One Day International (ODI) debut the following season in January 1998. In 2006 along with his team mate Kumar Sangakkara, Jayawardene made the highest ever partnership in First-class cricket, scoring 624 runs for the third wicket in the first test match of Sri Lanka's home series against South Africa. He appeared in 652 international matches representing Sri Lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khurram Manzoor
Khurram Manzoor (Urdu: خرم منظور, born 10 June 1986) is a Pakistani international cricketer. He is a right-hand opening batsman who also bowls off-spin and he made his first-class cricket debut in the 2003–04 season before representing Pakistan for the first time in the 5th One Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe in Sheikhupura in February 2007. In total, he has played seven Tests and has scored three half centuries. He performed well in two tests for Pakistan A against West Indies A and he scored 3 centuries subsequently he was added to the Test squad for the series against New Zealand. He has also played for Cyclones of Chittagong in Bangladesh's NCL T20 Bangladesh. Khurram Manzoor hit his maiden Test century against South Africa in Abu Dhabi UAE. He made his Twenty20 International debut for Pakistan against India in the 2016 Asia Cup on 27 February 2016. In January 2017 he made the most runs in the 2016–17 Regional One Day Cup, with a total of 395. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The News International
''The News International'', published in broadsheet size, is one of the largest English language newspapers in Pakistan. It is published daily from Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi/Islamabad. An overseas edition is published from London that caters to the Pakistani community in the United Kingdom.Profile of Pakistani newspaper The News International on mondotimes.com website Retrieved 22 September 2017. Publication ''The News International'' and its Sunday version ''The News on Sunday'' is published by the , publisher of the '' |
Ryan McLaren
Ryan McLaren (born 9 February 1983) is a South African professional cricketer, who plays for all formats in international level. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. McClaren signed a contract with English County side Lancashire for the 2017 season. In January 2019, McLaren announced his retirement from first-class cricket. Domestic career McLaren made his first-class debut for Free State (now called Knights) in October 2003, taking two wickets and scoring 25 runs. McLaren had also appeared eight times for South Africa Under-19's, during the 2001–02 Under-19 World Cup. McLaren agreed to join Kent on a Kolpak deal for the 2007 season. In the 2007 Twenty20 Cup Final against Gloucestershire, McLaren took a hat-trick to help Kent win the Twenty20 Cup for the first time.McGlashan A (2007Kent take Twenty20 in thrilling final CricInfo, 2007-08-04. Retrieved 2016-11-01. It was announced on 18 February 2010 that McLaren had signed to play for Middlesex in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahela Jayawardena
Denagamage Praboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene ( si, දෙනගමගේ ප්රබෝත් මහේල ද සිල්වා ජයවර්ධන; born 27 May 1977) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is the current consultant coach of the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team and the Head Coach of the Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians. He is the most successful captain for Sri Lanka along with Sanath Jayasuriya. During the time of his captaincy, he was known mainly for his tactical acumen for decades and was rewarded for his captaincy instincts. He made his Test cricket debut in August 1997 and his One Day International (ODI) debut the following season in January 1998. In 2006 along with his team mate Kumar Sangakkara, Jayawardene made the highest ever partnership in First-class cricket, scoring 624 runs for the third wicket in the first test match of Sri Lanka's home series against South Africa. He appeared in 652 international matches representing Sri L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kieron Pollard
Kieron Adrian Pollard (born 12 May 1987) is a Trinidadian who is a former West Indies cricketer. He has captained the West Indies cricket team in limited overs cricket. He currently plays in various T20 leagues around the globe as an all-rounder. He was part of the 2012 ICC World T20 winning team for West Indies. In September 2019, He was named as the captain of the West Indies' One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) teams. In March 2020, He became the first cricketer to play in 500 Twenty20 matches. Markedly, his game suited for limited overs variety in which he has enjoyed a long international career, he has never played Test Cricket. In a match against Sri Lanka in March 2021, he hit six sixes in one over bowled by Akila Dananjaya and became the third batsman to do so in international cricket after Herschelle Gibbs and Yuvraj Singh. In February 2022, in the second match against India, He became the first cricketer for the West Indies to play in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahzaib Hasan
Mohammad Shahzaib Hasan Khan ( ur, ), (born 25 December 1989) is a Pakistani cricketer who has been banned for four years, for his involvement in spot-fixing. Previously, he played domestic cricket for Karachi Zebras, making his debut with them in the 2008–09 season. After some notable limited overs performances opening the batting for Karachi Zebras (250 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 96.11), Hasan was one of two uncapped players in the Pakistan squad for the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. In February 2018, he was banned for one year, extended to four years after an appeal, for his part in the 2017 Pakistan Super League spot-fixing scandal. Career After poor performances by Salman Butt at the start of the tournament, he made his Twenty20 international debut on 13 June 2009 against New Zealand scoring 35 off 28 balls hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes. He maintained his place in the side, scoring 19 runs in the final against Sri Lanka as Pakistan went on to win the 2009 ICC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
