LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket board on Thursday introduced a staff bonus price almost $150,000 to reward the aspect for his or her first collection win over Australia in 20 years.
Pakistan routed Australia 2-Zero of their “home” collection within the United Arab Emirates final week to carry themselves to quantity three on the earth Check rankings.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated money awards could be given to the gamers to recognise the win and particular person performances.
“Chairman of the PCB Shaharyar Khan has approved bonus and performance incentives totalling 14.75 million rupees ($147,500) to the triumphant Pakistan squad and team management and support staff that beat Australia,” stated a PCB launch.
Captain Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan would obtain $14,700 every. Younis scored three successive centuries in two check matches whereas Misbah smashed tons of in each innings of the second check, together with a record-equaling quickest century off 56 balls.
All 16 members of the staff got bonuses of $4,900 with Azher Ali and Zulfiqar Babar getting an additional $4,918 for his or her excellent performances.
Ahmed Shehzad and Sarfraz Ahmed could be awarded with an additional $2,450 every for his or her centuries within the first check, whereas Yasir Shah is about to get an additional $984 for bowling fantastically in opposition to the Aussies.
The PCB additionally awarded $3,400 to all 9 members of the teaching workers led by head coach Waqar Younis and batting coach Grant Flower.
Pakistan backed up the win over Australia with a thumping 248-run victory in opposition to New Zealand within the first Check in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Shaharyar felicitates Misbah, staff
PCB chief Shaharyar Khan additionally felicitated skipper Misbah-ul-Haq, staff Pakistan, supervisor Moin Khan, head coach Waqar Younis and the whole help workers on finishing a splendid victory in opposition to New Zealand within the first Check at Abu Dhabi, thus taking 1-Zero lead within the three-Check collection.
He congratulated Misbah on attaining a number of private landmarks throughout the course of this three-Check victory sequence as nicely, probably the most exceptional amongst them changing into Pakistan captain with most triumphs.
With 15 Check victories to his credit score now, Misbah has moved forward of Imran Khan and Javed Miandad, each of whom had captained Pakistan to 14 wins apiece.
“I congratulate you on this splendid Test match victory, retaining the winning sequence in Tests in this home season. As I could see for myself during my day-long visit during the course of the just concluded Test match last Monday, team Pakistan under your leadership is not just playing brilliant cricket, its discipline, spirit and keenness to perform are its standout features.”
“I noticed that everybody in the team was motivated and involved, which reflected in everyone being enthusiastic towards training and team meetings as well as backing each other in a spirit of camaraderie.”
“I am positive that more successes are in store for this fine bunch of players under your steady leadership, with the assistance of the most competent support staff headed by Waqar Younis.”
The PCB chief, throughout the press briefing, additionally stated that quite a lot of affiliate member nations have proven curiosity in visiting Pakistan. He stated that Kenya was eager to go to the nation earlier than the upcoming World Cup in Australia.
“However, we had to decline the offer citing lack of time available to prepare grounds and security arrangements following the New Zealand series,” he stated.
He stated apart from ‘A’ groups, under-19 and under-16 excursions of Check enjoying nations, Pakistan board was supplied with excursions by nationwide groups of Scotland, Netherlands and Afghanistan amongst others. – AFP/APP/AP
