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Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the third Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and West Indies at the National Stadium in Karachi on December 16, 2021. (AFP/ File)
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Updated 23 January 2022
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Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

  • The Pakistani player dedicated the award to his country and its ‘beautiful people’
  • PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja called it a ‘well-deserved achievement’ while congratulating Rizwan
Updated 23 January 2022
Arab News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday named Pakistan’s star cricketer Mohammad Rizwan the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year.
The Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter ruled the roost in 2021 when it came to the shortest format of the game, the ICC said.
“Sheer consistency, indomitable spirit and some breathtaking knocks — the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year enjoyed a memorable run in 2021,” the international governing body of cricket said in a statement.

“Aggregating a staggering 1326 runs in only 29 matches, Rizwan struck at an average of 73.66 and a strike-rate of 134.89,” it added. “Apart from his exploits with the bat, he was as solid as ever behind the stumps, playing a key role in Pakistan’s run to the semis during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, where he ended up as the third-highest run-scorer.”
Rizwan took to the Twitter to dedicate this achievement to Pakistan.
“I am grateful to everyone for their support and love,” he said, adding his journey was just beginning and that his award was for “the beautiful people of Pakistan.”

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) congratulated him on his achievement.

PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja praised Rizwan for his “humility, attitude and hard work,” saying he deserved the recognition.

Discussing Pakistan’s recent match against India, the ICC said it was not easy to chase 152 runs for Rizwan’s team due to the weight of history.
“With the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami in opposition attack, the task was made all the more complicated,” it maintained. “But as was almost always the case in 2021, Rizwan along with his skipper Babar Azam ensured that a famous victory would be sealed that would be celebrated in the history of Pakistan cricket for years to come.”
 

 

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World Bank president in Pakistan to discuss development projects, policy issues

Updated 01 February 2026
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World Bank president in Pakistan to discuss development projects, policy issues

  • Pakistan, World Bank are currently gearing up to implement a 10-year partnership framework to grant $20 billion loans to the cash-strapped nation
  • World Bank President Ajay Banga will hold meetings with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior officials during the high-level visit
Updated 01 February 2026
Arab News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: World Bank President Ajay Banga has arrived in Pakistan to hold talks with senior government officials on development projects and key policy issues, Pakistani state media reported on Sunday, as Islamabad seeks multilateral support to stabilize economy and accelerate growth.

The visit comes at a time when Pakistan and the World Bank are gearing up to implement a 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to grant $20 billion in loans to the cash-strapped nation.

The World Bank’s lending for Pakistan, due to start this year, will focus on education quality, child stunting, climate resilience, energy efficiency, inclusive development and private investment.

"World Bank President Ajay Banga arrives in Pakistan for a high-level visit," the state-run Pakistan TV Digital reported on Sunday. "During his stay, he will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior officials to discuss economic reforms, development projects, and key policy issues."

Pakistan, which nearly defaulted on its foreign debt obligations in 2023, is currently making efforts to stabilize its economy under a $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.

Besides efforts to boost trade and foreign investment, Islamabad has been seeking support from multilateral financial institutions to ensure economic recovery.

“This partnership fosters a unified and focused vision for your county around six outcomes with clear, tangible and ambitious 10-year targets,” Martin Raiser, the World Bank vice president for South Asia, had said at the launch of the CPF in Jan. last year.

“We hope that the CPF will serve as an anchor for this engagement to keep us on the right track. Partnerships will equally be critical. More resources will be needed to have the impact at the scale that we wish to achieve and this will require close collaboration with all the development partners.”

In Dec., the World Bank said it had approved $700 million in ​financing for Pakistan under a multi-year initiative aimed at supporting the country's macroeconomic stability and service delivery.

It ‍followed a $47.9 ‍million World Bank grant ‍in August last year to improve primary education in Pakistan's most populous Punjab province.

Topics: Ajay Banga

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