PCB appoints new Director Media ahead of New Zealand series

Sami-ul-Hasan Burney. - PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced Sami-ul-Hasan Burney as the new Director Media and Communications.Burney replaces Aalia Rasheed, who resigned earlier today, in the role. “Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Sami Ul Hasan Burney as the new Director - Media and Communications,” the PCB said in a brief statement on its official X, formerly Twitter, account.Burney was PCB Director Media previously as well but had stepped down after Zaka Ashraf took charge of the board last year. The national side is currently taking part in a fitness camp in Kakul, Abbottabad, ahead of the home series against New Zealand later this month. Pakistan players underwent training and gym exercises at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT).According to sources, the fitness camp, which was set to conclude on April 8, could be wrapped up a day before the date announced earlier since the players will travel to Rawalpindi from Abbottabad on April 7 for a Iftar, hosted by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan. After Iftar, players will go back home ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.Meanwhile, New Zealand will touch down in Pakistan on April 14 for the eagerly-anticipated series. The two teams will play three T20Is at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on 18, 20 and 21 April. Following that, both sides will move to Lahore, where they will play the remaining two T20Is of the series on 25 and 27 April, respectively.All five matches of the T20I series will start at 7:00pm (PST).Pakistan squad, which is likely to be announced on April 8, for New Zealand series is likely to assemble in Islamabad on April 14.  Comments Submit مضمون کا ماخذ:گولڈ رش