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Match officials announced for HBL PSL 11 qualifier

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The playing control teams for the April 28 qualifier, April 29 eliminator 1 and May 1 eliminator 2 of the HBL Pakistan Super League 11 have been appointed, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. Member of ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees Sir Richard Richardson will lead the playing control team for the qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Earlier, he made his HBL PSL debut as the match official on April 15 and will bow out for this season, having officiated 10 games. Christopher Gaffaney of New Zealand will be joined by Alexander Wharf of England as an on-field umpire for the qualifier. Both are part of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. Faisal Khan Aafreedi, ICC International Panel Umpire, will serve as the third Umpire, while PCB’s National Elite Panel Umpire Zulfiqar Jan will be the fourth umpire for the all-important 41st HBL PSL 11 match. Roshan Mahanama of Sri Lanka will lead the playing control team in both e...
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PCB shares ticket pricing details for PSL 11 Qualifier in Karachi

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled ticketing information for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United, set to take place at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Tuesday. According to the cricket board, E-Tickets for the high-stakes fixture can be purchased from tonight, with prices for all enclosures of the aforementioned venue set at Rs500. Furthermore, the physical tickets will be available for sale from Tuesday morning and can be bought at the TCS Express Centre at the China Ground situated opposite the venue. The PCB further advised fans with tickets to reach the stadium "well before the start of play" to avoid any inconvenience. Notably, the coin toss for the Qualifier will take place at 6:30pm as per the Pakistan Standard Time (PST), with the first ball to be bowled at 7pm. Meanwhile, the ticket details for the remaining two playoffs, set to be played in Lahore, will be announced in due course. The cric...
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PM Shehbaz allows spectators at PSL 11 playoffs as well: Naqvi

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Monday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif granted approval for public attendance in all three playoff matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11. "Just had a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and I’m pleased to share that we have secured his approval for public attendance in all three PSL playoff matches as well," Naqvi wrote on his official X handle. However, Naqvi cautioned that the permission “comes with an important condition from his side that fans are strongly encouraged to use public transport or minimise fuel consumption while attending the matches, in line with the ongoing national austerity efforts”. Just had a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and I’m pleased to share that we have secured his approval for public attendance in all three PSL playoff matches as well. However, this comes with an important condition from his side that fans are strongly encouraged to… pic.twitt...
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Natural' birth control risks unwanted pregnancy: experts

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After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking fertility to avoid becoming pregnant. "I wanted my body to return to its natural state," the French 30-year-old business owner told AFP. However after getting two abortions within six months, she discovered the app she was using had slightly miscalculated her fertility cycle. "It's not an exact science," Legrand said. She is one of a rising number of women who are abandoning hormonal contraception such as the pill. In France, 7.5 percent of women used natural contraceptive methods in 2023, rising from 4.6 percent in 2016, according to the INSERM institute. Helping drive this trend are influencers on social media, who often promote natural birth control as a way for women to "liberate" themselves from the hormonal effects of the pill. However experts warn that some common claims about ...
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Fans set to return for PSL 11 final after PM approves spectator entry

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Cricket fans will be allowed into the stadium for the final of the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave a go-ahead, reversing earlier restrictions imposed under austerity measures. An announcement in this regard was made by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday. According to Mohsin Naqvi, he had requested the prime minister to allow fans into the stadium for the final match. Naqvi said the prime minister was in favour of permitting spectators and approved the decision following requests from franchise owners. He added that the prime minister had emphasised the importance of austerity measures but agreed to allow fans to attend the final as a special case. Naqvi thanked the prime minister for the decision. The PSL 11 final is scheduled to be held in Lahore on May 3. Earlier, as part of cost-cutting measures, spectators had not been allowed to attend PSL matches this season. via Original Source
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New coach Gary Kirsten faces learning curve to rebuild Sri Lanka

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New Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten says understanding the island's cricketing identity will be central to rebuilding the team for the World Cup. The 58-year-old former South Africa opener started last week on a two-year contract that will see him in charge for the 50-over World Cup next year. "I need to understand the culture really well, understand what makes the players tick, understand the environment," Kirsten told reporters in Colombo. "I've got a lot of learning to do as I go through this journey." Kirsten was India coach from 2008 to 2011, taking them to World Cup glory, then coached South Africa from 2011 to 2013. He was appointed by Sri Lanka after Sanath Jayasuriya left the position before his term was due to expire at the end of June. Sri Lanka co-hosted the T20 World Cup with eventual winners India but crashed out at the Super Eights stage, their fate sealed by a 61-run defeat to New Zealand. Kirsten said he would work with translator...
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Muhammad Nawaz under scrutiny after failing drug test

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All-rounder Muhammad Nawaz on Wednesday tested positive for recreational drug use. The development has put him under the scanner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The 32-year-old all-rounder, who is currently representing Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, was reportedly flagged during testing conducted at the T20 World Cup earlier this year. A PCB spokesperson confirmed that the matter has been formally taken up after communication from the International Cricket Council (ICC). “The ICC has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about this matter, and the PCB has begun the due process. The results of this process will be communicated to the ICC today,” the spokesperson stated. As a result, he will no longer be able to play for Surrey for England’s T20 Blast. Nawaz, who has represented Pakistan in 98 T20 internationals, is currently playing for Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. via Original Source
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