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1957–58 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
The 1957–58 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy was the fourth edition of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the domestic first-class cricket competition in Pakistan. Matches in the competition were played from 11 October 1957 to 16 March 1958, with the group stage matches played over three days, the semi-finals over four days, and the final over five days. In the final, Bahawalpur defeated Karachi C by 211 runs, claiming their second title. Two Bahawalpur players, Iqbal Chaudhri and Israr Ali, led the competition in runs and wickets, respectively. Group stage The winner of each zone, marked in bold, qualified for the semi-finals. : – Punjab beat Railways on first innings in a playoff match to advance to the semi-final. Finals Semi-finals ---- Final Statistics Most runs The top five run-scorers are included in this table, listed by runs scored and then by batting average Batting average is a statistic in cricket, baseball, and softball that measures the performance of batters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Cricket Board
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), formerly known as Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan (BCCP), is a sports governing body for cricket in Pakistan responsible for controlling and organising all tours and matches undertaken by the Pakistan national cricket team. A List of International Cricket Council members, member of the International Cricket Council since 1952, it represents the country's Pakistan national cricket team, men's and Pakistan women's national cricket team, women's national teams in international cricket tournaments played under the ICC. Following the establishment of Pakistan as an independent dominion of the British Empire in 1947, professional and amateur cricket commenced in the same year, seeing as local infrastructure had already been established when the country was part of the British Raj. Cricket matches were arranged informally until 1948, when a Board of Control was formally instituted. Pakistan was admitted to the Imperial Cricket Conference (cur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindh Cricket Team
Sindh cricket team was a domestic cricket team in Pakistan representing Sindh province. It competed in domestic first-class, List A and T20 cricket competitions, namely the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan Cup and National T20 Cup. The team was operated by the Sindh Cricket Association. History Before 2019 Sindh played its first first-class game in December 1932, when they drew with Ceylon at the Gymkhana ground in Karachi. On 22 November 1935 Sindh and Australia played a three-day match - Figure 1. The match was seen by 5,000 Karachiites. The team played its inaugural season in the Ranji Trophy in 1934. From 1934–35 until 1947–48 Sindh participated in the Ranji Trophy. On 27 December 1947 Sind hosted the first first-class game to be played in Pakistan, but were defeated by an innings and 68 runs by Punjab. The greatest Sindh player in the Ranji Trophy period was Naoomal Jeoomal who played in India's first test match against England at Lord's in 1932. Jeoomal became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakoor Ahmed
Shakoor Ahmed Qureshi (born 15 September 1928) was a Pakistani cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1948 to 1968. He toured England in 1954 with the Pakistan team but did not play Test cricket. A batsman who often opened, and also usually kept wicket, Shakoor Ahmed made his first-class debut in 1947-48 in the second first-class match to be played in the newly independent Pakistan, keeping wicket for Punjab University in the first of what became a regular fixture against the Punjab Governor's XI. He captained Punjab University in these matches in 1950-51 and 1951-52. He also played for Pakistan Universities in a two-day match against the touring MCC in 1951-52, scoring 104 not out in the second innings. In his first match in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the semi-final of the inaugural 1953-54 competition, he scored his first century, 102 for Punjab against Railways. He was chosen as the reserve wicket-keeper for the 1954 tour of England, but scored only 154 runs at an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humayun Zaman
Humayun Zaman Khan (31 January 1936 – 17 June 2019), was a Pakistani sportsman who took part in soccer, hockey, and cricket. He played first-class cricket from 1956 to 1971. He captained the cricket teams of Government College University, Lahore, in 1957 and Lahore Gymkhana Club until 1975. Early life Humayun Zaman Khan was born on 31 January 1936 in Jullundur into the renowned Burki Pashtun sports family. He was the eldest son of Khan Bahadur Mohammad Zaman Khan, who held the position of Post Master General, Punjab, in British India. Humayun's family produced notable cricket figures like Jahangir Khan and Baqa Jilani, and had a strong presence in various Olympic disciplines, especially hockey. Humayun's family built a seven-bedroom house in Lahore in 1940, becoming the second Muslim family in the Canal Bank area which is now known as Zaman Park. Humayun's father was an uncle of Iqbal Bano, Naima Khanum and Shaukat Khanum, who were the respective mothers of Javed Burki, Maj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaleem Ahmed
Kaleem is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Kaleem Barreto (born 1998), Scottish rugby union player * Kaleem Haitham (born 1998), English professional footballer * Aamir Kaleem (born 1981), Omani cricketer *Mazhar Kaleem (1942-2018), Pakistani novelist known for his Imran Series novels * Muhammad Kaleem (born 1985), Emirati cricketer *Musa Kaleem (1921–1988), American jazz saxophonist and flautist *Pervaiz Kaleem (born 1949), Pakistani screenwriter and film director * Kaleem Ullah Khan, Indian horticulturist and fruit breeder * Kaleem Omar (1937–2009), Pakistani journalist and English language poet * Kaleem Saadat (born 1951), retired air force general in the Pakistan Air Force and Chief of Air Staff *Kaleem Shah (entrepreneur) (born 1962), American entrepreneur, computer engineer and owner of Thoroughbred race horses * Kaleem Shaukat, three-star rank admiral in the Pakistan Navy, Vice-Chief of Naval Staff since 2017 *Kaleem Taylor "Promesses" is a song by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur (Urdu: ; ) is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the 13th largest city of Pakistan and List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by population, 8th most populous city of Punjab. Bahawalpur is the capital of Bahawalpur Division. Founded in 1748 by the Daudpotra family of Sindh, Bahawalpur was the capital of the former Bahawalpur (princely state), princely state of Bahawalpur, ruled by the ''Nawab of Bahawalpur, Nawabs of Bahawalpur'' until 1955. The ''Nawabs'' left a rich architectural legacy, and Bahawalpur is known for its monuments dating from that period. The city lies at the edge of the Cholistan Desert, and serves as the gateway to the nearby Lal Suhanra National Park. History Bahawalpur was among the 584 princely states before the Partition of India. Early history Bahawalpur State was home to various ancient societies. It contains ruins from the Indus Valley civilisation, as well as ancient Buddhist sites such as the nearby Patan minara. British archaeologist S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahawal Stadium
The Dring Stadium, also known as Bahawal Stadium, is a cricket ground in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. It is a multi-purpose stadium used mostly for cricket games. Situated on Stadium Road, opposite Bahawalpur Zoo, the stadium can accommodate 15,000 spectators. It is one of the stadiums in Asia that hold all games at one place. Besides being used for cricket, hockey and football, the stadium also includes a swimming pool, a karate venue, gym, as well as squash, volleyball and tennis courts. History The stadium was originally called Dring Stadium and was named after the second Prime Minister of Bahawalpur, Sir John Dring.Samiuddin, Osman (2014) The Unquiet Ones: A History of Pakistan Cricket, Delhi:HarperCollins Publishers India Dring was Prime Minister under Nawab Sadiq V and served in this role from 1948 to 1952. Dring Stadium was ahead of its time and was the only complete stadium in Pakistan at the time. International venue It was the first cricket ground in West Pakista ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riaz Mahmood
Riaz (; , or ) is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. History Riaz is first mentioned in 900 as ''Villa Roda''. The municipality was formerly known by its German name ''Zum Rad'', however, that name is no longer used. Geography Riaz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 62.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 25.8% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 12.2% is settled (buildings or roads), or 0.1% is either rivers or lakes.Swiss Federal Statistical Office-Land Use Statistics 2009 data accessed 25 March 2010 Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 7.0% and transportation infrastructure made up 4.3%. Out of the forested land, 23.6% of the total land area is heavily forest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Zafar (cricketer)
Ali Zafar (; born 18 May 1980) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, actor, model, producer, screenwriter and painter. He started out on Pakistani television before becoming a popular musician, later also established a career in Bollywood and his success led many Pakistani actors to venture into Hindi films. He has received five Lux Style Awards and a Filmfare Award nomination. Zafar started his career as a music composer and gained popularity with his single "Channo" from his debut album '' Huqa Pani'', which sold over five million copies worldwide. "Channo" turned out to be a huge success, topping many music charts and earned him several awards for Best Music Album and Artist. Zafar made his acting debut with a leading role in the 2010 Bollywood satire film ''Tere Bin Laden'', a moderate box office success. His performance in the film garnered critical appreciation and earned him several nominations in the Best Male Debut category, including Filmfare. He then also worked in se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aziz-ur-Rehman (Dacca University Cricketer)
Azizur Rahman () is a male Muslim given name, meaning ''dear to the Most Gracious''. It may refer to: * Azizur Rahman (poet) (1917–1978), a Bangladeshi poet and lyricist * Azizur Rahman Mallick, known as A R Mallick (1918–1997), Bangladeshi historian and educationist * Shah Azizur Rahman (1925–1988), Bangladeshi politician who served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh * Azizur Rahman (film director) (1939–2022), Bangladeshi film director, cinematographer, art director and screenwriter * Azizur Rahman (Moulvibazar politician) (1943–2020), Bangladesh Awami League politician from Moulvibazar * Azizur Rahman (Indian politician), from Bijinor, India * Azizur Rahman (Pakistani politician), representing East Bengal * Azizur Rahman (Rajshahi politician) (1948–2018), Bangladeshi politician * Aziz-ur-Rehman (cricketer, born 1959), Pakistani cricketer and umpire * Aziz-ur-Rehman (cricketer, born 1966), Pakistani cricketer * Aziz ur-Rahman, known as Bangla Bhai (1970–200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
