Pakistan, Zimbabwe put limited-overs series on hold

[WAJsal]

Ya but we have to see if he carry the same swing, speed and length. 5 years is a long time and things may have changed.

Khelay ga to pata chalega na. Plus, playing good in domestic cricket.

 

[Green Arrow]

Khelay ga to pata chalega na. Plus, playing good in domestic cricket.

Ya really feel sorry for him. It was a loss not only for him but for nation also. Aamir, Junaid and Muhammad Irfan together will make a good bowling attack.

 

[Musafir117]

Pakistan and Zimbabwe have decided to put on hold their limited-overs series that was to be played from August 17 to September 17 in Zimbabwe. Although no definite reason has been identified for the postponement of the series, a likely one is that Pakistan did not want to jeopardise their qualification for the 2017 Champions Trophy.

A PCB official told ESPNcricinfo the series would not go ahead as scheduled. "The decision is taken unanimously and in a cordial manner," the official said. "Both boards now will look for another window other than August-September this year."

Pakistan had initially agreed to play a limited-overs series in Zimbabwe this year during the only available window, in August. This was intended to reciprocate Zimbabwe's tour of Pakistan in May which helped Pakistan host their first international series in the country in seven years.

Pakistan moved from ninth place to eighth in the ICC rankings after winning the ODI series against Sri Lanka. With no one-day fixtures scheduled until the cut-off period of September 30 this year for Champions Trophy qualification, the top eight teams will remain unaffected. Had Pakistan played Zimbabwe and lost the series by a margin of 2-1 or more, it could have affected their participation in the tournament.

Zimbabwe had also floated an idea for a tri-series involving West Indies, but with Pakistan qualifying for the Champions Trophy, the PCB seems to have had a change of heart, leaving Zimbabwe to scrap their plan. Zimbabwe Cricket did not respond to ESPNcricinfo's queries.

source: Pakistan, Zimbabwe put limited-overs series on hold | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo

Nah! The reason was

Sources told Geo News the decision was taken by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZCB) with mutual understanding as the ZCB was facing difficulties regarding sponsors and broadcasting rights.

Pakistan cricket teams Zimbabwe tour postponed - thenews.com.pk

 

[agamdilawari]

Poor Windies

 

[WAJsal]

Ya really feel sorry for him. It was a loss not only for him but for nation also. Aamir, Junaid and Muhammad Irfan together will make a good bowling attack.

Aamir, Junaid, Irfan and our current fast bowling sensation Wahab Riaz, guys is willing to give his heart out. That's what i love about Riaz. True, will be a great combo to see. Epic. Amir certainly was a lot of inspiration, broke my heart. Time to move on.

 

[damiendehorn]

Poor Windies

West Indies cricket board have only themselves to blame, they've really let the entire region down, man they couldn't even pay their players. No wonder young West Indians are playing basketball, baseball and soccer instead of cricket.

Aamir, Junaid, Irfan and our current fast bowling sensation Wahab Riaz, guys is willing to give his heart out. That's what i love about Riaz. True, will be a great combo to see. Epic. Amir certainly was a lot of inspiration, broke my heart. Time to move on.

If Amir can recapture anything like what he was b4, then on UK grounds they are going to be a dangerous combo. Mustafizur models his game on his idol Amir, its going to be interesting to see him play against the team that has Amir in it.

 

[Raja.Pakistani]

I am Counting on Sher e Bangla to lift Champions Trophy and Hasina to do Lungi Dance at BangaBandhu international Stadium

Tumhain aur kohee nhi mila hasina se zyada haseen..us ka dance dekh kar behosh ho jahey ghi awaam

 

[Archie]

Tumhain aur kohee nhi mila hasina se zyada haseen..us ka dance dekh kar behosh ho jahey ghi awaam

That was Sarcasm