Farveez Maharoof bowled intelligently for the visitors on his recall to the team, while Lasith Malinga struck a key early blow by defeating David Warner with a slower ball. Thisara Perera engineered the run-out of Matthew Wade with a swift gather and throw, and Angelo Mathews maintained his strong form in this series by accounting for Michael Hussey.
David Hussey was left to salvage something from the innings, though he was fortunate to survive a dropped chance from Malinga at third man when the batsman was on eight.
Ricky Ponting, the stand-in captain, was happy to bat first on what looked a pitch for batting, but soon the clouds had closed in on both, on the ground and the Australian batsmen. Warner struck a pair of crisp boundaries but struggled to read Malinga’s changes of pace, and ultimately lobbed a catch to mid-on when trying to get down the pitch. Maharoof took note of Malinga’s craftiness, and used a similar ruse to account for Ponting. Nicely disguised, a slower ball had Ponting too far into the stroke to avoid pushing back a simple return catch, and departing for another slim score this series.
Wade’s demise occurred after Perera swooped from short cover to turn a possible single into a horrid run-out, the wicketkeeper and Peter Forrest both at the same end before Wade elected to sacrifice his wicket. Sri Lanka’s alertness in the field had been apparent, it was justly rewarded here.
Hussey struck one six from Mathews but next ball he fenced at a delivery too close to his body for the shot and edged behind. Forrest fiddled at Maharoof’s exemplary length and line to offer a catch to slip, and Christian shuffled across to be lbw to Perera. The rain then arrived, leaving Australia in a parlous position that may get even worse should Duckworth-Lewis calculations be required.
The Australians had made two changes to the team that lost to India in Adelaide, Brett Lee proving he was fit enough, after suffering a broken toe, to take his place in the XI, while Xavier Doherty shrugged off back spasms to keep his place ahead of the standby spin of the Victorian Jon Holland.
Michael Hussey returned to the team after being rested from the Adelaide match, taking the place of the injured captain Michael Clarke.
Sri Lanka dropped the opener Upul Tharanga and the spinner Sachithra Senanayake, their places being taken by Lahiru Thrimanne and Maharoof. The visitors need a win to keep pace with Australia and India in the series standings, and have the advantage of knowing they have won five of their past seven matches at the SCG.
McCullum, standing in for the injured Ross Taylor, said New Zealand would look to spinners Rob Nicol, Nathan McCullum and Ronnie Hira to slow South Africa’s scoring rate on a slow wicket.
"We’ve stacked our bowling attack with spinners so hopefully that will present a few opportunities for us," said McCullum, whose team is coming off a series whitewash against Zimbabwe.
Proteas skipper AB de Villiers said his team would need to adapt quickly to New Zealand conditions. "It should move around a bit, pretty much like English conditions, we’re used to that kind of stuff," he said. "So we’re pretty confident going out there and are just going to enjoy ourselves.
For the tourists, Lonwabo Tsotsobe took a hat-trick when South Africa won a warm-up match against the Canterbury Wizards earlier this week, while opening batsman Richard Levi scored 63 off 32 balls.
Allrounder Justin Ontong also appears for South Africa after a three-year absence.
New Zealand: Rob Nicol, Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum (captain), Kane Williamson, James Franklin, Colin de Grandhomme, Nathan McCullum, Doug Bracewell, Kyle Mills, Roneel Hira, Tim Southee, Andrew Ellis (12th man)
South Africa: Richard Levi, Hashim Amla, Colin Ingram, AB de Villiers (captain), Jean-Paul Duminy, Justin Ontong, Albie Morkel, Johan Botha, Rusty Theron, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Robin Peterson (12th man)
“ PCB is confident that in collaboration with interior ministry and other security institutions, Bangladesh security delegation will be ensured of foolproof security arrangements for the visiting Team”, he said. The materialization of this tour will pave the way for full-scale return (APP)
ESPNcricinfo has learned Haddin spoke on Tuesday to the Australian Cricketers’ Association chief executive, Paul Marsh, telling him he was satisfied that he knew where he stood and that the communication from the selectors had been adequate.
The lack of a publicly mirrored statement from the national selector John Inverarity has left a few heads being scratched, though not within the dressing room.
As he prepared to lead Australia as Michael Clarke’s stand-in, Ricky Ponting conveyed no discomfort at all about the way Inverarity and his panel have communicated with the players since they were appointed as part of the raft of team support staff changes brought in by the Argus review.
Communication has been a buzz topic of the past few days, particularly after Steve Waugh then Shane Watson indicated that Haddin deserved a better explanation for his omission from the ODI team than that which had been publicly given.
Inverarity had stated that Haddin was being rested for the first three matches of the series before the panel reassessed the position, but Ponting said a more concrete explanation had been delivered privately.
"I think he actually has been given that [explanation], face-to-face," Ponting said. "That’s my understanding of it all. He’s been told, his position has been rock solid all the way through. He hasn’t changed anything. What he had to say when he was left out of the first game is exactly what he’s saying now. I’ve got no idea why the communication has been the way it has been to the media but I know Brad’s stance hasn’t changed from day dot.
"I think Brad’s been spot on the mark with everything he’s had to say. It’s been made pretty clear now that what Brad’s had to say at the start of the one-day series looks like it’s the way it is. He’s been unmoved in his stance on his situation. He’s got a week where hopefully he’s not answering those questions any more and he can get a really good Sheffield Shield game under his belt, score some runs, take some catches, and come out of this week a lot happier guy than he is at the moment. I think it’s all pretty clear as far as he’s concerned."
When he was appointed to the national selector role, Inverarity’s highest priority was establishing effective and mature communication with the players about where they stood at any given time. There have been very few of the player rumblings of discontent that accompanied the previous panel, chaired by Andrew Hilditch, but Inverarity has maintained a certain level of mystique by not explaining every decision in great detail to the public via the media.
The public dimension to Inverarity’s role is still evolving, leading to the occasional moment of doubt about where players stood. David Warner’s elevation to the ODI vice-captaincy, for example, was not trumpeted, even though everyone within the dressing room knew exactly when and why he had been given the post. Ponting said his own communication with the panel had been strong and consistent, but added he could not speak for others.
"Whatever communication I’ve had with selectors since this new panel’s been in place, to me directly, has been very good," Ponting said. "Because I’ve been out of the loop in the last few months and not being the captain ... I’m not exactly sure of the way the communication’s been between players on the outside or players coming in or out. I really can’t answer that question."
Inverarity’s appointment, alongside those of the other selectors Rod Marsh, Andy Bichel and the coach/selector Mickey Arthur, was hastened by the Argus review’s list of recommendations. Ponting said those changes had helped freshen a set-up that had become stale, providing something of a catalyst for the success that has followed.
"I just think a whole freshening of everything has probably been the major reason that things have turned around the way they have," Ponting said. "It’s just been a really refreshing feel I guess right through cricket in Australia, not just around the national team either but everything. All the issues that were brought up in the Argus review have been been addressed and some of the appointments that have been made, it certainly looks like we’ve got cricket in Australia heading in the right direction.
"To be in and around the team in the last few months has been great fun, been very enjoyable. We’ve won some games of cricket and when you win games of cricket obviously the atmosphere around everything picks up. Culture in a team is all about winning games and when you start winning games it’s amazing what it does for the culture of the team. I think everyone that you would have spoken to throughout this year has enjoyed their cricket.
"When you’ve got guys that are enjoying their cricket it’s amazing what guys can achieve. That’s been our whole focus, hard work, enjoyment, doing whatever you can to win and if you’re doing that then everything else tends to look after itself. I think everything that’s happened in the last six months has been ultra-positive for Australian cricket.
Every now and then you’ve got to take stock and have a look at where you’re going, what areas need a lot of attention. There’s no doubt throughout Australian cricket there were a lot of areas that needed attention and I think most of those have been addressed."
“ PCB is confident that in collaboration with interior ministry and other security institutions, Bangladesh security delegation will be ensured of foolproof security arrangements for the visiting Team”, he said. The materialization of this tour will pave the way for full-scale return (APP)
The fast bowler was rested by Cricket Australia, which claimed he was "showing fatigue" and "carrying some minor niggles". But Harris said none of it was correct.
"I’ve had enough rest in the past with some of my previous injury problems ... I want to make it clear that I’m not (injured). I am fine," Harris said on Wednesday.
"I can understand how selectors are trying to preserve fast bowlers but, for me, resting is not great. Bowling is the best thing for me.
"A week off bowling can actually have a negative impact for me. I made it clear to them (CA) that I wanted to play," he said.
Harris has been off-colour in the series taking 2-128 in three matches.
Harris said he was "keen to play every game, but giving guys a forced rest is the way they are managing the team".
"Hopefully I can get back into the side after the next week or so. "I haven’t been bowling well and, of course, you don’t want to rest when you haven’t been playing that well. But I should try to look at the bright side, relax and have some time off."
NEW DELHI: To boost the country’s bowling repository, the BCCI has launched a programme to unearth talent through open trials for pacemen and spinners at various centers.
The trials will be conducted by the National Cricket Academy faculty in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, over the next couple of weeks and boys between the age of 17 and 22 will be eligible, sources said.
The youngsters, though, should have played in any BCCI-run tournament to participate.
Former Test cricketer, Karsan Ghavri, and Yoginder Puri will supervise the trials and shortlist the bowlers.
While the trials will be held in Himachal’s Dharamsala on February 18 and 19, the boys from Jammu and Kashmir will be able to showcase their skills in Jammu on February 22 and 23.
The camp will then move to Ranchi on February 25 before shifting to Raipur on February 28.
The trials will be conducted by the National Cricket Academy faculty in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, over the next couple of weeks and boys between the age of 17 and 22 will be eligible, sources said.
The youngsters, though, should have played in any BCCI-run tournament to participate.
Former Test cricketer, Karsan Ghavri, and Yoginder Puri will supervise the trials and shortlist the bowlers.
While the trials will be held in Himachal’s Dharamsala on February 18 and 19, the boys from Jammu and Kashmir will be able to showcase their skills in Jammu on February 22 and 23.
The camp will then move to Ranchi on February 25 before shifting to Raipur on February 28.
Krzysztof Radzikowski is officially the world’s strongest man after a testing closing day of the 2012 WSF World Strongmen Championship in Abu Dhabi. Following up his first-placed finish on day one – which put him in the safe zone for automatic qualification in the final – the 30-year-old 137kg strongman from Poland powered his way through last night’s events in the UAE capital.
These included the Farmer’s Walk, with 160kg blocks in each hand, a medley event that consisted of carrying 120kg sand bags overhead and completing overhead log lifts, advanced Tyre Flips; and the big crowd-pleaser, the Truck Pull.
First, second and third placers received cash prizes of $6,000 (Dh22,000), $4,000 and $3,000 respectively, while the remaining 22 competitors, who came from as far and wide as Uzbekistan, Brazil, Australia and Iceland to take part in the inaugural Abu Dhabi event, were awarded medals and recognition certificates by patron His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Muhammad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan.
“It was a very successful event and we are very honoured to be able to host it here in Abu Dhabi,” commented Omid M Amiri, President of Asia Strongmen Federation.
Source : AAJ News
After captain Mashrafe Mortaza won the toss and elected to bat in the tenth match of the tournament, the Gladiators batsmen hit a number of sixes to entertain the crowd.
In all, 14 sixes were hit in 20 overs as opener Imran Nazir, from Pakistan, hammered five sixes in his 58 made off 35 balls, Kieron Pollard smashed five sixes in 36 from 15 balls and Azhar Mahmood, also from Pakistan, hit three sixes in an unbeaten 77 off 47 balls. Darren Stevens also hit a six.
For the Burners, Yasir Arafat and Kabir Ali claimed two wickets each.
Both were named on Tuesday in the NSW team to play Western Australia in Perth, starting on Friday.
Watson, who made his return in Sydney club cricket last weekend following a lengthy injury lay-off, will continue his recovery from a damaged hamstring in a bid to prove his fitness ahead of Australia’s Caribbean tour next month.
Wicketkeeper Haddin, omitted from Australia’s one-day international squad for the second time on Tuesday, will be looking for form to convince selectors to recall him.
Batting all-rounder Watson is replacing Simon Katich in the NSW team, with the former Test opening batsman still suffering from residual concussion after being struck on the head while batting against Tasmania last week.
Other former Test batsmen playing for NSW this week are Phillip Hughes and Usman Khawaja.
The selectors will name the Australian squad for the next bunch of matches in the series on Tuesday where they will also have to choose a replacement captain for Friday’s fixture.
"Michael Clarke sustained a low grade right hamstring strain in the ODI versus India in Adelaide on Sunday," Australia team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said in a statement.
"He had scans today (Monday) that confirmed the low grade nature of the injury.
"He will not recover in time to play in Australia’s next... game on Friday in Sydney against Sri Lanka but I will assess him later this week and decide on his availability for the game in Brisbane on Sunday 19 February against India."
Clarke broke the news of his injury first on Twitter. "Nice to back in Sydney... Having a scan this afternoon so will keep you all informed... Feeling very positive. Thanks for the concern," Clarke tweeted earlier on Monday.
After getting his scan reports, Clarke was happy that the injury was a minor one and said he hoped to be back for Australia’s match against India.
"I have a grade one hamstring strain so will be out of Friday’s game vs SL but hopefully be back for Sunday against India in Brisbane. Good news," he said. India to play with Sri Lanka in Adelaide on Tuesday in the fifth match of the triangular series.
"Our strength has always been playing India away from India. India are always strong in India, with the smaller grounds and conditions they are used to. But away from home, we have always done very well against them," Sangakkara was trying to play a few mindgames knowing well that he can’t back his statements with facts which state otherwise.
In Australia, India has lost only one out of six matches against Sri Lanka. In England, it’s again a solitary loss from five games. The only time they met in South Africa, India prevailed handsomely.
Yes, India did lose to Sri Lanka by 69 runs in the 2007 World Cup group league match and they suffer by 19-26 win-loss ratio in Sri Lanka but overall they have had a superior presence than their island neighbors in 50-ver format.
Even in Sri Lanka, in the last 17 matches, India has emerged victors in 10 matches. In India, of course they enjoy a 29-11 win-loss record. Overall, India have won 69 and lost 50 matches with no-result in 11 matches.
Still, Sangakkara was right on his money, when he stressed his team needed to win at least four of the remaining six league matches.
"You have got to win a minimum of four games to have any chance of qualifying for the finals. Tomorrow is another opportunity."
SHARJAH: Such is the unifying power of cricket in Afghanistan that even the Taliban sent a message of support to the team ahead of their historic ODI against Pakistan in Sharjah on Friday. The match, which Pakistan won by seven wickets, was Afghanistan’s first ODI against a Test-playing nation and the first ODI played between an Affiliate Member of the ICC and a Full Member.
According to a sports website, a spokesman for the Taliban contacted the Afghanistan Cricket Board on the morning of the game to wish the team well and assure them they would be remembered in their prayers.
Indeed, the event appears to have unified the Afghanistan nation in unprecedented fashion. The country’s president, Hamid Karzai, phoned officials at the ground several times in order to be kept up to date with the scores, while the country’s minister of finance, Dr Omar Zakhilwal, estimated that "hardly anybody was not watching" the match. "Nothing has ever brought us together like this," he said.
Zakhilwal, who is also chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, stressed the importance of cricket in his war-ravaged country and called on the Full Members of the ICC - the Test playing nations - to remember their "responsibility" to continue to develop the game and to reach out to a country in need. "Cricket is not just a game for us," Zakhilwal said during the ODI. "We have had so much bad news in Afghanistan. But cricket - and this game against Pakistan - has brought good news for the people of a country who have suffered so much in the past. This is a proud day.
"There is nothing that can touch cricket in popularity or as a force for good in Afghanistan. There is absolutely nothing else that mobilises our society in the same way. Not politics, political events or reconstruction. Between 80-90% of kids will be watching this game and they play it on every street. President Karzai is watching and has phoned several times to get the latest news. Even the opposition Taliban have sent a message of support. Their spokesman said we are praying for the success of the team.
"We have received support from other countries. But it is important people realise the role that cricket can play: it can help in our development and help rebuild our society. It can be used an example to show what we can achieve if we have peace and we work together. It can help restore peace and give people a sense of purpose. For other countries to play a role in bringing something good is a responsibility; Pakistan has contributed to this purpose and I hope other countries will also contribute."
As things stand, however, Afghanistan have no more ODIs scheduled against Full Member nations. They will not be competing in the Asia Cup, an ODI event that includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, which Zakhilwal refers to as "disappointing." He hopes, however, that when the Full Member nations realise how important the sport has been in raising morale and providing a sense of purpose and unity in Afghanistan, they will rally to the cause and ensure the momentum is not lost.
"The top teams shy away from playing us," Zakhilwal continued. "I suppose they feel the benefits of beating us are small but the pain of losing to us would be great. We are pushing India, Australia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for games as only by playing them can we improve and take cricket to the next step in our country.
"The story of cricket in Afghanistan only started about ten years ago when people returned from the refugee camps in Pakistan. But there is something about the game that seems to appeal to the psyche of the Afghan people. It has created a sense of unity and happiness that has brought people together. This match is breaking the ice. But we want to be part of the big club."
Cricket is booming in Afghanistan. Not only is the international team now full time, but there are league teams in 28 of the 34 provinces and the country has an A team, an Under-19 programme and, next year, the sport will be made compulsory as part of the school curriculum.
A country starved of entertainment, success and joy is crying out for support from the ten Full Members of the ICC. It remains to be seen who is listening.
Pakistan beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first-ever one-day international between the two countries in Sharjah on Friday.
Despite losing, Afghanistan put up a spirited show before a 15,000-strong crowd, hitting six sixes in their 195 and taking two early wickets when Pakistan batted.
Misbah said he was impressed by Afghanistan’s performance.
"It was a good game. The way Afghanistan team played I am really happy. They have some really good, exciting cricketers," he said, adding it was "a good beginning" for the Afghan side.
Afghanistan earned one-day status in 2009 and have since achieved several milestones, qualifying for the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean and finishing silver medallists in the Asian Games in China, both in 2010.
They also won the Inter-Continental Cup, meant for associate teams, in 2010.
"I think Afghanistan can give tough time to Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and even to better teams. It is all about experience and if they play more cricket against good teams in the world, they are going to improve."
Misbah said Afghanistan were a dangerous limited over side.
"T20 or for one-day, this is a dangerous side. They can still improve and they have excellent fighting spirit. They put in a lot of effort in fielding."
Leg-spinner Shahid Afridi took 5-36 which kept Afghanistan to 195, still a good total in Misbah’s opinion.
Paceman Dawlat Zadran then dismissed opener Mohammad Hafeez (eight) and Asad Shafiq (20) before Younis Khan (70 not out) and Imran Farhat (52) saw Pakistan through in the 38th over.
"Their fast bowlers bowled really well and their batting start was very good. I think on this wicket batting was not easy and the score of 195 was really good because even Sri Lanka had struggled on this wicket last year," said Misbah.
"They have many positives to take from this game." Afghanistan captain Nawroz Mangal said he was satisfied with his team’s performance.
"Our start was very good. Unfortunately the middle order collapsed and that prevented us from making a big score but we got two early wickets and overall I am satisfied with my team’s performance against a top side," said Mangal.
Mangal, 27, said there were several lessons for his team.
"We learned a lot from this game. The most significant thing which we learned from this game... is the maturity how to play a one-day game, especially against a tougher side."
Afghanistan will play in the World Twenty20 qualifiers in the United Arab Emirates next month.
They have to learn to capitalise on an opportunity. Had they applied themselves properly,the scenario could have been different”, Latif was quoted as saying.
Latif however expressed satisfaction over Afghans playing against a team like Pakistan.
“This match must have provided Afghans with valuable experience which will go a long way towards boosting their confidence.”
“I spent a lot of time with the Afghan players. They are mentally very strong and have a great ability to fight till the end. They don’t give up very easily, may be it has become their nature due to the adverse environment they had faced in their country,” added Latif.
Rashid Latif had two coaching stints with the Afghan cricket team. In 2010 he worked as the batting coach and was appointed as the chief coach later. Latif stepped down citing differences with the cricket management of Afghanistan.
Under Latif’s coaching Afghanistan beat Pakistan in the Twenty-20 semi-final at the Asian Games at Guangzhou, China, and won the Inter-Continental Cup.
Last year Afghanistan also became the first foreign team to tour Pakistan since 2009 and played three ODIs against Pakistan. (APP)
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Pakistan beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first-ever one-day international between the two countries here on Friday.
Despite losing, Afghanistan put up a spirited show before a 15,000-strong crowd, hitting six sixes in their 195 and taking two early wickets when Pakistan batted.
Misbah said he was impressed by Afghanistan's performance.
"It was a good game. The way the Afghanistan team played I am really happy. They have some really good, exciting cricketers," he said, adding it was "a good beginning" for the Afghan side.
Afghanistan earned one-day status in 2009 and have since achieved several milestones, qualifying for the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean and finishing silver medallists in the Asian Games in China, both in 2010.
They also won the Inter-Continental Cup, meant for associate teams, in 2010.
"I think Afghanistan can give tough time to Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and even to better teams. It is all about experience and if they play more cricket against good teams in the world, they are going to improve."
Misbah said Afghanistan were a dangerous limited over side.
"T20 or for one-day, this is a dangerous side. They can still improve and they have excellent fighting spirit. They put in a lot of effort in fielding."
Leg-spinner Shahid Afridi took 5-36 which kept Afghanistan to 195, still a good total in Misbah's opinion.
Paceman Dawlat Zadran then dismissed opener Mohammad Hafeez (eight) and Asad Shafiq (20) before Younis Khan (70 not out) and Imran Farhat (52) saw Pakistan through in the 38th over.
"Their fast bowlers bowled really well and their batting start was very good. I think on this wicket batting was not easy and the score of 195 was really good because even Sri Lanka had struggled on this wicket last year," said Misbah.
"They have many positives to take from this game."
Afghanistan captain Nawroz Mangal said he was satisfied with his team's performance.
"Our start was very good. Unfortunately the middle order collapsed and that prevented us from making a big score but we got two early wickets and overall I am satisfied with my team's performance against a top side," said Mangal.
Mangal, 27, said there were several lessons for his team.
"We learned a lot from this game. The most significant thing which we learned from this game... is the maturity how to play a one-day game, especially against a tougher side."
Afghanistan will play in the World Twenty20 qualifiers in the United Arab Emirates next month. (AFP)
Nigerian international Ayegbeni Yakubu, back in the starting line-up after suspension, fired Rovers ahead on 15 minutes, latching on to a Steven Nzonzi flick-on before rifling a shot past Paddy Kenny.
Rovers took a stranglehold on the game when Nzonzi added a second eight minutes later.
David Hoilett surged into the box and teed up Nzonzi who swept hope emphatically to the delight of the Ewood Park faithful.
It got worse for Rangers on the stroke of half-time as Blackburn went 3-0 up. Scott Dann headed across the area for Hoilett whose shot flew in off QPR's transfer window signing Nedum Onuoha.
Blackburn suffered a setback shortly after half time when the rampant Hoilett suffered an injury and was replaced by Adam Henley.
However the substitution barely disrupted Rovers pressure, and they might have gone 4-0 up soon afterwards only for Yakubu's chip to hit the crossbar.
QPR, without the suspended Djibril Cisse, struggled to create much in attack, with Onuoha squandering a half chance on 65 minutes before Taye Taiwo shot wide.
However the introduction of Jamie Mackie for Akos Buzsaky midway through the half was the cue for a Rangers fightback.
The Scottish international finished from close range to make it 3-1 and could have had another shortly afterwards only to shoot tamely at Paul Robinson.
QPR continued to dominate possession however and both Adel Taarabt and Sean Wright-Phillips had chances to make it 3-2.
Mackie scored in the dying minutes to give Rangers hope but time ran out as Rovers grabbed only their fifth win of the season. (AFP)
Adventure Cyclist Noor-Ul-Aziz expressed his views in his Press Briefing to his Media Manager Muna Aziz that Peace Tour organized by Pakistan Adventure Cycling Association, to be commenced on 1st January, 2012, was Postponed due to the injuries of Noor-Ul-Aziz Now in accordance with the statement given by Media Manager Muna Aziz that Adventure Cyclist Noor-Ul-Aziz is completely cured and fit for peace tour and the adjourned/postponed peace tour will start from Sunday the 12th February, 2012 at 12.00 Noon.
The Venue of peace tour would be from the V.I.P Gate of MAZAR-E-QUAID-E-AZAM and pass through Shahra-e-Quaideen, Nursary, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Gora Qabrastan, Hotel Mehran, Sheraton Hotel, P.I.D.C. House, M.T. Khan Road, My Kalachi By-Pass, Boat Basin, Bilawal Chowrangi, Main Clifton Chowrangi, Main Clifton Sea View, Macdonald Sea View, Sea View Kinara Hotel, and back to Macdonald Sea View, Clifton Chowrangi, Two Swords Clifton, Gizri Chowrangi, Sun-set Play Baz, Korangi Road, Gora Kabrastan, Regent Plaza, Lucky Star and pass through Zainab Market and will end to Karachi Press Club, which is consisting on 50 Kilo Meters. Noor-Ul-Aziz will address in his Press conference.
Chichawatni is located in southern areas of Punjab province. 14 teams will participate in the championship.
According to Secretary, PK F, Rana Muhammad Sarwar said that Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Wapda, Pakistan Railway, Pakistan Police, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khber Pukhtunkhwa (KPK), Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Managers Meeting will be held on Feb. 15 at 10.00 a.m while the final match will be played on Feb. 19.