Notably, PCB recently shared a tribute video on their social media handles on the occasion of Independence Day where they celebrated the team’s rich history in cricket. The video had many iconic moments from Pakistan’s cricket history, including the World Cup win in 1992, however, the board deliberately did not give Imran Khan even a second of space in the video, creating a massive social media uproar.

“After long flights and hours of transit before reaching Sri Lanka, I got the shock of my life when I watched PCB’s short clip on the history of Pakistan cricket minus the great Imran Khan… political differences apart but Imran Khan is an icon of world cricket and developed Pakistan into a strong unit in his time and gave us a pathway… PCB should delete the video and apologise,” Akram wrote on X.

Ex-Chairman Khaled Mahmood Asks PCB To Delete Video

Earlier, ex-PCB chairman Khaled Mahmood also requested the board to delete the video.

“This video must be withdrawn by the PCB immediately and released again with proper mention of Imran’s contribution to Pakistan cricket,” Mahmood told the “Aaj” channel.

Why PCB Did Not Include Imran Khan In Tribute Video?

One of the reasons PCB might have hesitated to mention Imran Khan could be because of his role in Pakistan’s politics. Imran Khan after retiring from the game formed a political party Tehreek-e-Insaaf and went on to become the country’s Prime Minister.

After serving four years as Pakistan’s PM, Imran Khan was removed from office after he lost the No-Confidence Motion in Parliament. He was also sentenced to three years in jail and banned for five years from holding any public office after over 150 cases were registered against him.

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Colombo Strikers’ Pathirana played under the captaincy of Dhoni in the Indian league and termed the experience as a big learning point for him. “As a youngster, if someone gives you confidence like that, it boosts your career. A player of that level showed faith in me and I believed I can do anything in that moment. Not only me, Dhoni gave confidence to all of us. There were 4-5 top players who were injured and he showed his trust in youngsters which was great,” commented Pathirana.

He added, “I learned a lot from Dhoni. The first thing is humbleness and that’s why he is very successful. He is 42 and still the fittest cricketer which is really inspiring. When I went there, I was a kid and no one knew me and they trained and taught me several things. Now, I know how to perform in any T20 game and how to balance my four overs in a match. Dhoni told me if I keep my body away from injury then I can achieve a lot for the team and the country.”

The bowler is also inspired by another superstar from the world of sports, Cristiano Ronaldo. He revealed, “We all know Cristiano Ronaldo and I am a fan of the footballer. So, I got inspired by his new celebration and now I am doing it as well.

Pathirana has taken 12 wickets in the LPL 2023 and revealed the moment he met Lasith Malinga, who is one of his idols.

He stated, “I am constantly trying to improve my action and bowling. Malinga was very happy when he met me because he saw someone more like him.”

Colombo Strikers is led by Niroshan Dickwella, while the other participating teams in LPL are Dambulla Aura captained by Kusal Mendis, Galle Titans led by Dasun Shanaka, B-Love Kandy captained by Wanindu Hasaranga, and defending champions Jaffna Kings led by veteran Sri Lankan allrounder Thisara Perera.

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Every cricket fan wants to witness the action live but they are facing a huge logistic nightmare. The hotel prices in Ahmedabad have skyrocketed and the rooms are available at a price fifteen times more than the average cost. This has put fans in a miserable position. As per reports, a room that was available at a cost of INR 4000 is now being sold at INR 60000 on twin sharing basis. This has left the fans disappointed.

However, after intense research, we have found a few cheap hotels which fans can book for India vs Pakistan clash.

FabExpress Palliate

Hotel FabExpress Palliate is offering a room at a price of INR 5200 for twin sharing which is very affordable given the prices in other hotels of the city. It is a three-star hotel as mentioned by Agoda.com and comes with free parking and wifi facility. It is located at Paldi Road, Ellisbridge Ahmedabad.

Rest And View

Hotel Rest and View is also offering hotel rooms at an affordable price of INR 5000. The hotel offers you 24-hour room service, free wife, free breakfast, and shuttle service. It is located at TRP Mall Bopal, Bopal, Ahmedabad.

Eulogia Inn

Hotel Eulogia Inn is offering rooms at a price of INR 5800 which is great given that it is a four-star hotel and gives you a free breakfast. The hotel has car parking, a fitness center, 24-hour room service, etc. Pets are also allowed here. It is located beside Prime Status, Nr.Rainforest Garden Restaurant, Devnagar, Gota, S.G.Highway, Ahmedabad.

Alka Inn

Situated at GPO ROAD, MIRZAPUR, Saraspur, Hotel Alka Inn is offering rooms at a price of INR 6000. The hotel comes with facilities such as a shuttle service, free breakfast, 24-hour room service, ATM, etc.

Meanwhile, the tickets for India vs Pakistan match will be available to purchase on September 23.

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Virat posted a screenshot of the story and wrote, “bachpan se jo akhbaar pada, wo bhi fake news chhapne lage.”

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma invested in 8-Acre land in Zirad Village in Aligaug in 2022. The couple is planning to build a lavish farmhouse and recently paid a visit to the site.

Virat Kohli Busts Fake News About His Social Media Earnings

Recently, Virat Kohli also busted fake news about his social media earnings. A few reports in the media stated that Virat Kohli earns 11.4 crores from his one social media post. However, Kohli refuted the reports and clarified that the numbers are not true.

“While I am grateful and indebted to all that I’ve received in life, the news that has been making rounds about my social media earnings is not true,” Kohli tweeted on Saturday morning.

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Over the years, Pakistan has produced many iconic cricketers who went on to dominate the sport. However, if we talk about one cricketer that inspired the new generation and played a significant role in making Pakistan world beaters, it could be none other than former captain Imran Khan.

Pakistan’s best moment in cricket came when they won the World Cup. It was under the able leadership of Imran Khan that Pakistan lifted the World Cup in 1992. However, in a shocking turn of events, the PCB did not give Imran Khan even a second of space in the tribute video.

The decision to leave out one of the greatest cricketers in history caused a massive social media outrage. The fans were upset at the PCB for not being thankful to Imran Khan for his contribution to Pakistan cricket.

One of the reasons PCB might have hesitated to mention Imran Khan could be because of his role in Pakistan politics. Imran Khan after retiring from the game formed a political party Tehreek-e-Insaaf and went on to become the country’s Prime Minister.

After serving four years as Pakistan’s PM, Imran Khan was removed from office after he lost the No-Confidece Motion in the parliament. He was also sentenced to three years in jail and banned for five years from holding any public office after over 150 cases were registered against him.

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The wicketkeeper-batter has been a great servant of the country on and off the field. MS Dhoni has served in the Indian Army and holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment. Dhoni has been awarded many sports honours as well, including Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award and civilian awards like Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for his outstanding achievements on a cricket field.

MS Dhoni is one of the greatest cricketers to ever play the game. He is the only captain to win all three ICC limited-overs trophies, including the T20 World Cup, 50-Over World Cup and Champions Trophy. Dhoni also took India to No.1 in the ICC Test rankings.

MS Dhoni Announced Retirement On 15th August 2020

MS Dhoni chose a special day to announce his retirement from cricket. Dhoni bid adieu to the game on 15th August 2020. “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired,” wrote Dhoni.

MS Dhoni Carries A Heart Of An Armymen

MS Dhoni is a fighter, like an Indian Army officer. He has shown his courage on and off the field on many occasions. Just like our army officers do not give up until the battle is won, Dhoni also keeps on trying till he gets the desired results. An example of that was seen in IPL 2023 when MS Dhoni played with a knee injury and led CSK to their fifth IPL title.

There were rumours that Dhoni might retire after IPL 2023 but the veteran confirmed that he will return to play in IPL 2024.

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There is no denying the fact that the Narendra Modi Stadium will be jam-packed on the day. The fans, however, are facing a logistic nightmare. The hotel prices in the city have skyrocketed to nearly 15 times the average price. This has left the fans in a miserable situation, especially the ones who will be coming from outside the city.

As per a report in Cricinfo, a hotel that charges 4000 per night for a room is available at 60,000 per night on twin sharing basis. The price goes up to 3,50000 for two nights in star hotels. Also, the tickets will be available for sale on September 3 and fans are not sure if they will be able to get the tickets for the match or not. Once the tickets are put on sale, they will be sold out in a flash. Fans are concerned if they make a booking but fail to get the tickets, they will be in a huge mess.

The BCCI has confirmed that the fans will have to collect the physical tickets a day before the match which makes the case even worse as the fans will have to be present in the city a day or two before the match which will significantly affect the budget.

Even for the people who can afford to pay heavy tariffs, things are not very smooth as most of the top hotels have been booked by the BCCI for its sponsors and affiliate partners. The report also states that the fans who have a valid booking for the dates are being told to look elsewhere or being offered to reserve their booking for a different date.

“We had hotel and train reservations for October 14, because we went by initial speculation. But once rumours swirled around of a date change, we did another round of bookings for October 13 [a day before the rescheduled date] without cancelling our earlier reservations. Now, our hotel reservation for October 15th [the original match date] holds, but to re-book from October 13, we’re being charged nearly four-five times the average price.

“So we have no idea what we’re going to do for our hotel. We’re in touch with a friend who stays locally, but in the event of us not getting tickets, the plan is to travel to Ahmedabad and enjoy garba nights [a dance festival] and experience the vibe of the city on Navaratri,” said Sanchit Desai, a Mumbai-based sports-management professional as quoted by Cricinfo.

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The tickets will be available to buy from August 25. Notably, the tickets will be sold in several phases. On August 25, the fans will be able to book tickets for the non-India matches and the warm-up games. Similarly, tickets for India’s matches will be available to purchase from August 30 to September 3 while the tickets for the semifinals and final will be available on September 15.

How To Book Tickets For World Cup 2023

• The tickets will be available to purchase on the ICC website and app.
• The tickets will also likely be available on third-party platforms like Bookmyshow.
• Fans need to first register themselves on www.cricketworldcup.com/register.
• Now go to the preferred ticket-selling platform. You can buy the tickets on the ICC website or Bookmyshow.
• Select the match you want to purchase the ticket for.
• Select your preferred seating area. Notably, different stands will have different pricing.
• Enter your details and make the payment.

You will receive the confirmation for the tickets. Since E-tickets will not be accepted by the BCCI, do not forget to take a hard copy of the tickets.

ICC Cricket World Cup Ticket Price

The price for the World Cup tickets has not been disclosed but as per reports, the price may range between INR 500 to 10000.

World Cup is set to start on October 5, with England taking on New Zealand. India vs Pakistan will take place on October 14 in Ahmedabad. The BCCI recently revised the schedule for the nine World Cup matches owing to the festive season in India.

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The Indian team was not short on star power. With Lala Amarnath, Vinoo Mankad, Vijay Hazare, Mushtaq Ali, Pankaj Roy and CD Gopinath, the team had enough quality to take down the best oppositions.

Vinoo Mankad Special Blow Away England

Batting first, the English were blown away by a stunning spell by Vinoo Mankad who claimed eight wickets to bowl out England for a score of 266. Dick Spooner fought hard and scored 66 runs for the visitors and along with Jack Robertson (77) tried to revive the innings but Mankad was just too hot to handle.

India’s Strong Response To England’s Total

In reply, Pankaj Roy played a magnificent innings of 111 while Polly Umrigar made 130 to take India to a huge score of 457/9 in the first innings, taking a lead of 193 runs. India captain Vijay Hazare declared just before stumps on Day 4, giving England a short nightmare ahead of the end of day’s play. England survived without losing a wicket but did not have many answers to India’s lethal attack on the final day.

Indian Cricket Team Creates History

Vinoo Mankad once again wreaked havoc and claimed four wickets. He got good company in Ghulam Ahmed, who bowled a spell of 4-77 to help India bowl out England for a mere 183, taking India to a win by an inning and 8 runs.

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Star LPL cricketers through the campaign called “Pro Tip” will impart cricketing knowledge to young players to up their game. These aspiring young cricketers from across Sri Lanka are sending questions as recorded videos asking their favourite player to help them overcome the various cricketing challenges they face while they are playing cricket.

Miller, known for his destructive pull shots, often puts bowlers in trouble in international cricket. The shot has worked for him in LPL 2023 as well where he is playing for Jaffna Kings.

He explained, “For me, the danger ball is the fuller ball. So, I set myself up for it and when I see the shorter ball I try to get into line. I try to play it down just to get some control of the speed and bounce. With the bottom hand, you want a full extension of the bat; just pretend that you’ve got a tennis racket and it’s almost playing a shot into the far right corner.”

“We aim to utilize the Lanka Premier League 2023 platform to give something back to the game. This initiative provides young, aspiring kids with a unique opportunity to connect with their cricketing idols and get answers from the stalwarts of the game. It’s a pure source of inspiration that will empower the next generation in Sri Lanka to dream big and pursue those dreams relentlessly,” said Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, Founder and CEO of IPG Group.

Hasaranga, on the other hand, revealed the right technique to bowl a googly that has got him a lot of wickets in the LPL 2023. “With googly, I try to use my grip well and pitch the ball in line with the wickets because that will enable me to either get an LBW or a clean bowled,” he commented,” stated the Sri Lankan all-rounder.

He further added, “If you watch my games, you may have noticed how I pitched the googly and how I get more wickets. I always try to pitch it in such a way that a batter is unable to play a stroke ensuring the ball doesn’t land too close to them, while keeping the ball in line with the stumps.”

IPG plans to utilise other top cricketers playing in the League like Galle Titans skipper Dasun Shanaka and Babar Azam as well to promote and impart cricketing knowledge to young budding cricketers of Sri Lanka.

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