As the inaugural Champions One-Day Cup 2024/25 kicks off in Pakistan, cricket fans are eager to tune in and catch all the action. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the complete ?lineup of commentators and presenters w??ho will bring the tournament to life.

Tournament Overview

The Champions One-Day Cup will feature five teams: Dolphins, Lions, Panthers, Stallions andMarkhors, competing in a round-robin format from September 12 to September 29, 2024. The tournament aims to bridge the gap betwe?en domestic and international cricket, showcasing emerging talent alongside seasone??d players.

Commentary team for Champions One-Day Cup

The commentary team features a blend of seasoned voices and fresh perspectives, ensuring fans have insightful coverage of every match. Sikandar Bakht, a familiar face in the commentary box, leads the panel alongside former Pakistan cricketer Marina Iqbal, known for her sharp analysis. Salman Butt, making his mark as a commentator after his playing days, joins the team, bringing a wealth of cricket knowledge to the viewe??rs.

Ali Younis and Shah Faisal round out th??e commentary lineup, offering a mix of in-depth observations and real-time match breakdowns.

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Meesha Imran, a popular sports presenter, has been appointed as the lead anchor for?? the tournament. Known for her dynamic and engaging style, Meesha will be the f?ace of the pre- and post-match shows, keeping fans connected with player interviews and match insights.

Full list of commentators and presenters for the Champions One-Day Cup

• Sikandar Bakht (Commentator)
• Marina Iqbal (Commentator)
• Salman Butt (Commentator)
• Ali Younis (Commentator)
• Shah Faisal (Commentator)
• Meesha Imran (Presenter)

With this impressive lineup of commentators and presenters, fans can look forward to an engaging and informative viewing experience as they support their favourite teams in the Champ??ions One-Day Cup 2024/25.

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Fakhar Zaman, the opening batter for Pakistan and the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, has exited the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024.

Fakhar Zaman’s overall performance in CPL

During his stint in the CPL, Zaman emerged as the top scorer for the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. He accumulated 159 runs across five innings, with an average of 31.80 an??d an impressive strike rate of 133.61.

Despite Zaman’s departure, his teammates Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir will continue with the Falcons, choosing to prioritize the CPL over the domestic tournament. Additionally, Azam Khan of the Guyana Amazon Warriors has also opted to remain in the CPL.

In Fakhar’s absence, Brandon King made his debut? for the Falcons at the top of the order. King, who was recovering from a side injury sustained during the 2024 T20 World Cup, made a notable return by scoring 29 runs off 16 balls. His contribution was crucial in helping the Falcons succes?sfully chase down a target of 154 runs.

Reason why Zaman left CPL midway 

Zaman has decided to prioritize home domestic league and moved in the Champions One-Day Cup. This new domestic 50-over tournament in Pakistan will take place from September 12 to 29. Zaman is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on September 10, ahead of the Champions One-Day Cup. He will join the Wolves, a team captained by Mohammad Rizwan. Zaman’s addition to the Wolves is anticipated to strengthen the squad as they compete in this new domestic 50-over tournament.

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Another blow for CPL  

Sherfane Rutherford of the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots has withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons. This announcement was made midway through their final home game of the season against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. A replacement ??for Rutherford has not yet been announced.

The 26-year-old Rutherford had participated in only four games this season, scoring 35 runs with an impressive strike rate of 194.44. His departure creates a notable gap in the Patriots’ lineup. As a result, Dominic Drakes, who is primarily a bowling allrounder, was posi?tioned at number 7 in the batting order against the Falcons.

The Patriots are currently struggling at the bottom of the points table, having won only one of their six matches. In their latest game, despite a strong performance from Sri Lankan wrist-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, who took four wickets, the Patriots failed to defend a target of 153 on a challengi??ng pitch. The team has been unable to break their losing streak at Basseterre, having lost 11 consecutive completed games at home since their CPL 2021 victory.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced the Champions One-Day Cup for the 2024 season, marking a new chapter in domestic cricket. This innovative tournament aims to enhance the standard of domestic cricket in Pakistan by p??roviding a competitive pl??atform for emerging talent. Featuring five regional teams and a robust format, the Champions One-Day Cup is set to be a significant step in bridging the gap between domestic and international cricket.

List of Teams

The Champions One-Day Cup will showcase five regional teams, each representing a di??ffere??nt part of Pakistan:

• Dolphins
• Lions
• Panthers
• Stallions
• Wolves

Team Mentors

Each team w??ill be guided by a renowned former cricketer who serves as a mentor, offering invaluable experience and insights:

• Wolves: Misbah-ul-Haq
• Panthers: Saqlain Mushtaq
• Dolphins: Sarfaraz Ahmed
• Stallions: Shoaib Malik
• Lions: Waqar Younis

Format of the Tournament

The Champions One-Day Cup follows a single-league format, where each team plays against every other team once. This structure ensures that all teams have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for ??top positions. The top teams will?? advance to the knockout stages, which include the Qualifier, Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2, and the Final.

Captains of the Teams

The leadership of the teams is as follows:

• Dolphins: Saud Shakeel
• Lions: Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Panthers: Shadab Khan
• Stallions: Mohammad Haris
• Wolves: Mohammad Rizwan

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Provisional Squads

Each team has ?assembled a? squad of 20 players, with the final squad to be reduced to 15 players on September 10th. The provisional squads are as follows:

Dolphins: S??aud Shakeel (captain), Aftab Ibrahim, Asif? Ali, Awais Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Kashif Ali, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Muhammad Riazullah, Noman Ali, Qasim Akram, Sameen Gul, Sarfaraz Ahmed (mentor), Sahibzada Farhan, Sufiyan Moqim, Umar Amin, Usman Qadir

Lions: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), ??Abdullah Shafique, Aamir Jamal, Aamer Yamin, Faisal Akram?, Hassan Nawaz, Hunain Shah, Imam-ul-Haq, Imran Butt, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Asghar, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Taha, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohail Nazir, Shahab Khan, Sharoon Siraj, Sirajuddin, Waqar Hussain

Panthers: Shadab Khan (captain), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Ahmed Bashir, Ali Asfand, Ali Raza, Amad Butt, Arafat Minhas, Azan ??Awais, Haid??er Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Umar, Mohammad Zeeshan, Mubasir Khan, Rehan Afridi, Rizwan Mehmood, Saim Ayub, Umar Siddiq, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Usman Salahuddin

Stallions: Mohammad Haris? (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Adil Amin, Azam Khan, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Jahandad Khan, Junaid Ali, Maaz Ahmad Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan, Saad Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir, Ubaid Shah, Yasir Khan, Zaman Khan

Wolves: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Fakhar Zaman, A?bdul Samad, Akif Javed, Ali Usman, Bilawal Bhatti, Haseebullah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mohammad Sarwar Afridi, Muhammad Imran, N??aseem Shah, Nisar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Zahid Mehmood, Zain Abbas

Complete Schedule

All matches will be held at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.

• 12 Sep: Wolves vs Panthers
• 13 Sep: Stallions vs Lions
• 14 Sep: Dolphins vs Panthers
• 15 Sep: Wolves vs Stallions
• 16 Sep: Lions vs Panthers
• 17 Sep: Dolphins vs Wolves
• 19 Sep: Stallions vs Dolphins
• 20 Sep: Lions vs Wolves
• 21 Sep: Panthers vs Stallions
• 22 Sep: Dolphins vs Lions
• 24 Sep: Qualifier (Team No.1 vs Team No.2)
• 25 Sep: Eliminator 1 (Team No.3 vs Team No.4)
• 27 Sep: Eliminator 2 (Losing Qualifier vs Winning Eliminator 1)
• 29 Sep: Final

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