DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday revealed the names of the XI players who make the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year, with Pakistan skipper Babar Azam as the captain of the squad.
No other Pakistani player makes it to the prestigious list, which was dominated by Australian, New Zealand, and Windies players.
In a statement issued for the announcement of Men’s ODI Team of the Year, the top cricket body said “ICC Team of the Year recognises 11 outstanding individuals who have impressed one and all – be it with the bat, the ball or their all-round exploits in a calendar year.”
The list includes Travis Head (Australia), Shai Hope (West Indies), Shreyas Iyer (India),Tom Latham (wk) (New Zealand), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh), Alzarri Joseph (West Indies), Mohammed Siraj (India), Trent Boult (New Zealand), Adam Zampa (Australia).
In its statement, ICC said Babar once again demonstrated his skill in the 50-over format, demonstrating why he has ruled the roost at the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings since July 2021.
Pakistani skipper has simply excelled in the race for his exceptional and splendid batting technique and classic display. For the last one decade, he arose himself as the finest batsman Pakistan ever produced and leading batsman at international level. He emerged as glittering star with his meritorious commitment, professional flair and self-belief.
At the international cricket T20 leagues, Babar Azam proved his mettle as the most reliable batsman while representing different international tournaments. He has played some phenomenal innings in BPL, CPL and England Somerset tournament. He scored century on 16th September 2020 against Glamorgan during t20 Blast county cricket competition.
The flamboyant player possesses several unique and matchless records as an international player including joint-fastest player in ODIs to score 1000 runs; 2nd Pakistani player who secured century in Australia; 1st player in ODI history to score 5 consecutive centuries; 1st Pakistani player to score fastest 3000 runs in ODI; 1st middle-order batsman to score 100 in a World Cup match after 32 years; joint-fastest batsman to score 1500 runs in T20; contributed in Pakistan highest Partnership in T20; leading Pakistani scorer in year 2016, 2017 and 2019; Pakistan’s leading Test scorer in 2018, 2019; No.1 ODI batsman in ICC rankings 2021; 4th ranked batsman in ICC T20 rankings 2022; fastest Asian batsman to score 11,000 runs; and named as captain of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2021.
Daily Pakistan Global Web Desk
KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on January 26, 2023 (Thursday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 253.4 | 255.15 |
Euro | EUR | 274 | 276.6 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 311 | 314 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 68.7 | 69.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 66.4 | 67 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 176 | 178 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 615.68 | 620.18 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 186 | 188 |
China Yuan | CNY | 34.12 | 34.37 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 33.83 | 34.18 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 29.52 | 29.87 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 2.81 | 2.89 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.5 | 2.54 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 756.69 | 761.69 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 52.59 | 53.04 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 148.33 | 149.53 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 22.43 | 22.73 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 600.37 | 604.87 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 63.5 | 64 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 178 | 179.3 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 21.78 | 22.08 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 250.23 | 251.98 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 6.98 | 7.08 |
KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs190,900 on Thursday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs163,670.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs150,300 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 173,200.
Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Karachi | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Islamabad | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Peshawar | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Quetta | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Sialkot | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Attock | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Gujranwala | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Jehlum | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Multan | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Gujrat | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Nawabshah | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Chakwal | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Hyderabad | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Nowshehra | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Sargodha | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Faisalabad | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Mirpur | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
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