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WATCH: PCB shares video to celebrate Aleem Dar’s career

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2 years ago

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recalled sweet moments featuring umpire Aleem Dar to celebrate his long and successful career as a member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Elite Panel of Umpires.

The former cricketer served as one of the top-of-the-line match official in the ICC’s elite umpires body for 19 years before stepping down in March, 2023.

The video containing clips from the past shared by PCB reflected some of Dar’s on-the-field moments that “show his larger-than-life personality”.

Aleem Dar earned worldwide appreciation and accolades through his excellent decision-making. As the ICC recognises his distinguished career as an elite panelist, let's reflect and enjoy some of his on-the-field moments that show his larger than life personality ✨ pic.twitter.com/V7YcFkwukc
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 29, 2023

One of the clips was from one of the One Day Internationals (ODI) against New Zealand on home ground.

The video opened up with Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah — who was standing near the boundary — throwing the ball to the players near the wicket to run out the batter, but the ball hit Dar’s leg.

The next scene showed Dar reacting to the event as he for sure had been hurt, but stayed calm which showed his composure. The best part of the video was the next scene which showed all the players gathered around Dar, who cherished all the love he was receiving as Naseem rubbed his leg where he had been hurt.

The video featured several other events showing Dar’s playful and humble side.

“Aleem Dar earned worldwide appreciation and accolades through his excellent decision-making. As the ICC recognises his distinguished career as an elite panelist, let’s reflect and enjoy some of his on-the-field moments that show his larger than life personality,” PCB wrote on Twitter.

Meanwhile, the national squad also honoured the umpire for his remarkable career as the member of ICC’s Elite Panel of Umpires.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam presented his jersey signed by the all players in the national squad as “a gesture of respect and admiration”, a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) showed.

A gesture of respect and admiration!

Pakistan team presented a signed jersey to Aleem Dar, honouring his remarkable career as an elite panel umpire.#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/TDtiUeaZV1
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 30, 2023

Dar had stepped down from the Elite Panel of Umpires in March, 2023 and received a grand farewell from the members of the ICC body. However, he is still a part of ICC’s international umpires list.

He officiated his last of the 435 men’s international matches as an ICC Elite Panel umpire, which was a Test match between Bangladesh and Ireland in Mirpur in April.

“Dar has had a long and celebrated career as an international umpire. He made his international debut in 2000 and quickly rose through the ranks, with his sound decisions in matches earning him acclaim from the players and fans,” the ICC had said while confirming his departure from the Elite Panel.

Talking about Dar’s expansive career, the cricket governing body said: “Dar was appointed to the ICC International Panel of Umpires in 2002 and officiated at the 2003 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Dar continued his rise as he was appointed as a member of the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires in 2004. He was the first Pakistani to be appointed to the Elite Panel”.

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Sumair Ahmad is named the 2025 Champions Trophy Director by PCB.

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PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi commented on the appointment, saying, “Sumair is a highly organized professional with a wealth of administrative expertise.” He will undoubtedly give players, officials, and fans alike an amazing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, especially when combined with his unshakable love for cricket.

He continued, “The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to showcase Pakistan’s ability to host world-class cricketing events, welcoming players and fans from around the globe to experience the country’s renowned hospitality and passion for the game.”

The BCCI informed the ICC earlier this month that it will not be sending a side to the event, which is set for 2025 in Pakistan during the February–March season.

After the PCB asked for clarity in its letter regarding the BCCI’s unwillingness to tour Pakistan, the ICC requested India’s justifications for not inviting Pakistan to compete for the Champions Trophy.

The broadcasters, meanwhile, reportedly pushed the ICC to make the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule available right away.

Due to the Indian government’s refusal to send a delegation to Pakistan for the event, the schedule that was supposed to be issued on November 12 was postponed.

The broadcasting rights, which were given to broadcasters for a record $3 billion until 2027, are heavily dependent on the success of the main events, especially those involving India and Pakistan, which regularly attract the largest audiences.

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India withdraws from the World Cup of Blind T20 Cricket in Pakistan

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Adding to the issue surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian government refused to allow their squad to travel to Pakistan for the Blind Cricket T20 World Cup, which is set to start in Lahore on November 23.

According to Indian media, India, the reigning champion, would not go to Pakistan to play in the Blind T20 World Cup 2024 since the government has not given its approval.

Lahore and Multan are set to host the Blind T20 World Cup 2024 from November 23 to December 3.

The general secretary of the Indian Blind Cricket Association (IBCA), Sailendra Yadav, recently discussed the upsetting news about the blind cricket team’s upcoming trip to Pakistan in an interview with India Today.

The team was given a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Sports Ministry, but the Ministry of External Affairs finally refused to allow them to enter the border, Yadav revealed.

Yadav stated, “We have been waiting for the government to give us permission to travel to Pakistan for the past 25 days.”

“We will not be receiving any authorization to travel to Pakistan, and we can cancel your tournament,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed us over the phone.

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Aaqib Javed designated as interim head coach for white-ball formats of Pakistan

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On Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the hiring of former fast bowler Aaqib Javed as the interim head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team till the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Throughout this period, Aaqib will maintain his role as a senior member of the men’s National Selection Committee and will be allocated more responsibilities upon the completion of the eight-team tournament.

The PCB will commence the recruitment process for a permanent white-ball head coach, with the objective of finalising the appointment before the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to take place from 19 February to 9 March.

The white-ball coaching position became available with Gary Kirsten’s departure last month, prior to the current tour of Australia.

In Kirsten’s absence, red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie led the team during the tour of Australia and will now return for the forthcoming two-Test series in South Africa.

The Pakistan men’s team is set to compete in three ODIs and three T20Is in Zimbabwe from November 24 to December 5, followed by an equal number of white-ball matches in South Africa from December 10 to 22.

Prior to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan will host New Zealand and South Africa for an ODI triangular series from February 8 to 14.

Aaqib Javed had considerable coaching expertise, having formerly held the position of Pakistan’s bowling coach during their triumphant ICC T20 World Cup campaign in 2009. Earlier this year, he served as the bowling coach for the Sri Lanka men’s squad.

Before that, he managed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in achieving ODI status and qualifying for the ICC World Cup 2015 in Australia during his term as head coach.

Additionally, the right-arm fast bowler served as the coach of Pakistan’s Under-19 squad during their victory in the U19 World Cup in 2004.