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PSL performers can still earn berth in World T20 team: Afridi

02:15 PM | 19 Feb, 2016
PSL performers can still earn berth in World T20 team: Afridi
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Extraordinary performances by a player in the ongoing PSL can still earn him a place in the Pakistan team for the Twenty-20 World Cup, says skipper Shahid Afridi.

In comments appearing on a website, Afridi said the selectors and team management will also closely watch performances in the Asia Cup T20 to be held in Bangladesh from February 24 before deciding whether to make any change in the already-announced 15-member squad for the two back-to-
back events of the shortest format of the game--Asia Cup and World Cup with latter to be played March 8-April 3.

"I hope that we don't need to make changes in the squad and it plays in both events but if any player (s) fails to click in the Asia Cup then there can be changes made in the side for the World Cup," sports.ndtv.com quoted Afridi as saying.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has set March 8 as deadline for those teams who have qualified for the super round to make last minute changes in their selected squads.

"If there are players who impress everyone in the Pakistan Super League they can be considered for the World T20," he said. Afridi said he himself, the team management and selectors "gave full
confidence and support to every player but unfortunately the same response was not forthcoming from players".

Pakistani selectors have picked five players in their Asia Cup and World T20 squad who have yet to play T20 Internationals. The selectors also axed experienced opener Ahmed Shehzad, Muhammad Rizwan, Sohaib
Maqsood and Umar Gul for the two events.

Afridi said he could claim with confidence that in his captaincy every player who was in the team got full chances to show his performances. "I don't believe in dropping someone after just one or two matches. Every player who played in the team got full support and confidence from me, the
coach and selectors."

"Unfortunately our players lack consistency. I am hoping that if the PSL is held regularly for the two to three years then new talent will emerge and also get a chance to polish itself playing in front of crowds in the PSL,"
he said.

He said no one comes to watch domestic cricket matches in Pakistan and there is no real pressure on the players to do well. "To me the PSL can serve as the platform where players can develop their confidence and learn to play under pressure."

He said if any senior player felt it was time to go and there was talent to replace him he should retire. "If there is some capable talent who can replace me I am ready to say goodbye and leave room for him in the team," Afridi said.

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Pakistani rupee sees marginal decline against US Dollar, Euro, Dirham, & Riyal; check forex rates

Pakistani rupee witnessed marginal losses against US dollar, and other currencies in the open market.

Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Wednesday, the dollar was being quoted at 285.6 for selling and 288.65 for buying purposes.

Euro price stands at 312 for buying and 315 for selling. British Pound rate stands at 360 for buying, and 363 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED stands at 78.25 whereas the Saudi Riyal also witnessed fall and new price stands at 76.25.

Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 29 November 2023

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 285.6  288.65 
Euro EUR 312  315 
UK Pound Sterling GBP 360  363
U.A.E Dirham AED 78.25  79
Saudi Riyal SAR 76.25 77.25
Australian Dollar AUD 187.2 189
Bahrain Dinar BHD 750.11 758.11
Canadian Dollar CAD 209 211
China Yuan CNY 39.58 39.98
Danish Krone DKK 41.38 41.78
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.24 36.59
Indian Rupee INR 3.39 3.5
Japanese Yen JPY 1.55 1.63
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 914.36 923.36
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 60.38 60.98
New Zealand Dollar NZD 173.44 175.44
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.25 26.55
Omani Riyal OMR 741.26 749.26
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 77.63 78.33
Singapore Dollar SGD 211 213
Swedish Korona SEK 26.93 27.23
Swiss Franc CHF 320.1 322.6
Thai Bhat THB 8.01 8.16

Gold rates see big increase in Pakistan; Check today gold price here

KARACHI – The gold price moved up down in the local market in line with massive increase in international market.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 29 November 2023

On Wednesday, the single tola of 24 Karat gold was available at Rs218,000, and the price for 10-gram gold saw an increase of Rs943 to reach Rs186,900.

Meanwhile, the 22 Karat Gold price stands at Rs199,830, 21 karat rate for each tola is Rs190,750 and 18k gold rate hoveres around Rs163,500.00.

In international market, the price of precious metal went up by $29 to settle at $2,044 per ounce.

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Karachi PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Islamabad PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Peshawar PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Quetta PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Sialkot PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Attock PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Gujranwala PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Jehlum PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Multan PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Bahawalpur PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Gujrat PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Nawabshah PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Chakwal PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Hyderabad PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Nowshehra PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Sargodha PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Faisalabad PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Mirpur PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610

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