Cricket
Never Asked Saheen Shah Afridi To Become Pakistan Skipper – Shahid Afridi
Never Asked Saheen Shah Afridi To Become Pakistan Skipper – Shahid Afridi: Shahid Afridi, a former all-rounder for Pakistan, has denied any role in discussions or efforts to promote bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to the position of T20I captain. In order to be apparent Shahid Afridi did not play a part in Shaheen Afridi’s selection as Pakistan’s skipper.
On November 15, Shaheen Afridi was named the Twenty20 International captain after Babar Azam resigned as the team’s captain for all forms. There were rumors that Shaheen’s father-in-law, Shahid Afridi, may have had a say in the choice to choose the speedy captain.
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During an interview on a regional news station, Shahid Afridi addressed the rumors that he had a say in selections for captain, saying that he has always backed Mohammad Rizwan.
“I always have been in the favor of Mohammad Rizwan. And I swear, I never talked about making Shaheen the captain, nor did I ever lobby. I am not involved in these things. I don’t have to, and I don’t like it either,” Afridi said.
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“I said that Babar should not be removed from the captaincy. I wanted to keep Shaheen away from the captaincy. It has to happen; this is what happens to the captain in the end,” he further added.
“Shaheen as captain is entirely Mohammad Hafeez’s and the PCB chairman’s decision. I have nothing to do with that. I never lobbied for Shaheen’s captaincy. In fact, I have always wanted to keep Shaheen away from the captaincy.”
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In Test cricket, the PCB named veteran batsman Shan Masood to succeed Babar Azam. Following Pakistan’s uneven performance in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, where they were unable to qualify for the knockout round, the decision was made to replace Babar Azam.
(With Input From Cricketaddictor)
Cricket
Abu Dhabi T10 League Coach Banned by ICC: Check Details
Abu Dhabi T10 League Coach Banned by ICC: The International Cricket Council has banned Sunny Dhillon for 6 years as he was found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board Anticorrosion Code. Sunny Dhillon was a former assistant coach of franchise in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Last year, Sunny Dhillon was one of eight individuals accused of violating the Emirates Cricket Board’s (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. He has been barred ever since he was accused of trying to rig a match during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.
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In accordance with the ECB’s tournament code, the ICC and the designated anti-corruption official (DACO) stopped Sunny Dhillon’s effort to sway the results of games throughout the competition.
Sunny Dhillon was found guilty of breaching four articles. This came after the full hearing and presentation of written as well as oral arguments. The assistant coach of the franchise was charged under:
- 1. Article 2.1.1 – Being party to an attempt to fix, contrive or influence improperly matches or aspects of matches in the Abu Dhabi T10 2021.
2. Article 2.4.4 – Failing to disclose to the DACO full details of any approaches or invitations received to engage in Corrupt Conduct under the Code.
3. Article 2.4.6 – Failing or refusing, without compelling justification, to cooperate with any investigation carried out by the DACO in relation to possible Corrupt Conduct under the Code
Sunny Dhillon’s ban will be retroactive to last year because he was banned on September 13, 2023. He won’t be allowed to play cricket for the next six years, which might mean the end of his coaching career.
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This also highlights the ECB’s firm stance on maintaining the integrity of cricket by punishing any corrupt practices.
Releasing the Official statement, ICC said: “Sunny Dhillon has been found to have breached the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code and has been banned from all cricket for a period of six years.
Dhillon, a former assistant coach of a franchise team, was one of eight individuals charged last year for breaching the Anti-Corruption Code. The charges are related to the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League and alleged attempts to influence the outcome of matches during the tournament.”
Cricket
ICC Bans USA’s National Cricket League
ICC Bans USA’s National Cricket League: The ICC has banned USA’s National Cricket League for breaching the playing eleven rules and will not sanction the league for future editions.
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The league has got limelight as several celebrities such a Wasim Akram, Vivian Richards, and Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassadors or owners, but it is in trouble.
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As per Cricbuzz, the ICC cited ‘non-compliance to the playing eleven requirements’ as the league has witnessed as many as six foreign players on the field, leading to the ban. The rules include that at least 7 USA Cricket affiliated or associate players should take the field at all times.
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Aside from that, the playing conditions have also drawn criticism. According to Cricbuzz, unsafe circumstances have forced international players like Wahab Riaz and Tymal Mills to bowl spin. However, the problems don’t stop there. A number of players are “potentially” breaking U.S. immigration rules by entering the country without the proper permits.
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