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Zimbabwe name squads for Pakistan white-ball series 

Zimbabwe’s players celebrate their victory as Pakistan’s Mohammad Wasim (R) reacts at the end of the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2022 cricket match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe in Perth, Australia, on October 27, 2022. (AFP/File)
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Updated 19 November 2024
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Zimbabwe name squads for Pakistan white-ball series 

  • Pakistan will play three ODI and three T20I matches against Zimbabwe from Nov. 24-Dec. 5
  • Graig Ervine will captain Zimbabwe’s ODI squad while Sikandar Raza will lead team in T20Is
Updated 19 November 2024
Arab News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Zimbabwe Cricket this week announced the names of the men’s national squad for their upcoming home series against Pakistan, which is slated to be held from Nov. 24-Dec. 5. 
Pakistan will play their first white-ball match against Zimbabwe on Sunday. The green shirts’ tour of Australia ended on a mixed note on Monday after they lost the three-match T20I series 3-0 after winning the ODI series 2-1.
The series will serve as preparation for Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament in February-March next year. While minnows Zimbabwe will not take part in the competition, Pakistan are scheduled to host the trophy. 
“The white-ball series will kick off with three One Day International (ODIs) on 24, 26 and 28 November, followed by as many T20Is scheduled for 1, 3 and 5 December 2024,” Zimbabwe Cricket said on social media platform X on Monday.

Zimbabwe cricketer Graig Ervine will captain the ODI squad against Pakistan while Sikandar Raza will lead the T20I squad, which will include Sean Williams and pace bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava.
Three new Zimbabwe players Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa and Tinotenda Maposa have also been selected for the home series.
Zimbabwe Convener of Selectors David Mutendera said he was confident in the “balance of experience” and “fresh talent” within the ODI squad.
“The series against Pakistan is an important platform for Zimbabwe, and we believe the ODI squad we have selected is well-rounded,” he said. “The presence of seasoned players like Craig, Sikandar and Sean provides stability, while young players like Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers and the uncapped trio bring energy and the potential for game-changing moments.”
Pakistani cricket stars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Naseem Shah will be rested for the Zimbabwe series. Meanwhile, skipper Mohammad Rizwan will be rested for the Zimbabwe T20I series, the PCB had announced last month.
Zimbabwe ODI squad: Craig Ervine (capt), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
Zimbabwe T20I squad: Sikandar Raza (capt), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava
Pakistan ODI squad: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani and Tayyab Tahir
Pakistan T20I squad: Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan

 

Pakistan PM calls PIA privatization ‘vote of confidence’ as government pushes reforms

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Pakistan PM calls PIA privatization ‘vote of confidence’ as government pushes reforms

  • The loss-making national flag carrier was sold to a Pakistani consortium for $482 million after two failed attempts
  • Finance minister vows to continue economic reforms, engage international partners through trade and investment
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Ismail Dilawar

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday the privatization of state-owned Pakistan International Airlines marked a “vote of confidence” in the country’s economy, as the government presses ahead with structural reforms aimed at easing pressure on public finances and attracting investment.

The sale of the loss-making national carrier by a Pakistani consortium, which secured a 75 percent stake for Rs135 billion ($482 million), follows two previous attempts to privatize PIA. The development comes as Pakistan seeks to build on macroeconomic stabilization after a prolonged balance-of-payments crisis, with authorities trying to shift the economy toward export-led growth and policy continuity.

“It was our firm commitment to the people of Pakistan that speedy and concrete steps would be taken to privatize loss-making state-owned enterprises that have been a burden on the economy,” Sharif said in a post on X. “The successful completion of the transparent and highly competitive bidding process for the privatization of PIA marks an important milestone in fulfilling that commitment.”

“The strong participation of our leading business groups and some of Pakistan’s most seasoned and respected investors is a powerful vote of confidence in our economy and its future,” he added.

https://x.com/cmshehbaz/status/2003498418984128908?s=46&t=SApcAZAv0zK56lMSgiF_fg

The government has made privatization of state-owned enterprises a key pillar of its reform agenda, alongside changes to taxation, energy pricing and trade policy, as it seeks to stabilize the economy and restore investor confidence.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told an international news outlet Pakistan had reached a critical turning point, with macroeconomic stability and sustained reforms helping shift the economy from stabilization toward growth.

“Macroeconomic stability, sustained reforms and policy continuity are restoring confidence, shifting the economy from stabilization to export-led growth,” he said in an interview with USA Today, according to a statement issued by the finance ministry, adding that the government was opening new opportunities for domestic and global investors.

Aurangzeb said inflation had eased sharply, external balances had improved and foreign exchange reserves had risen above $14.5 billion, while Pakistan had recorded both a primary fiscal surplus and a current account surplus for the first time in several years.

The finance minister noted that economic growth remained insufficient to meet the needs of a fast-growing population, pointing out the importance of continuing structural reforms and encouraging investment in sectors such as agriculture, minerals, information technology and climate resilience.

Despite ongoing risks from global commodity prices, debt pressures and political uncertainty, Aurangzeb said the government remained committed to staying the reform course and engaging international partners through trade and investment.

Topics: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif PIA privatization

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