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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy partners with PCB on documentary celebrating 70 years of Pakistani cricket

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy partners with PCB on documentary celebrating 70 years of Pakistani cricket

The film will be screened on multiple TV channels, as well as in stadiums for the duration of the PSL from today (Jan 27).
27 Jan, 2022

Academy Award winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has collaborated with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to mark 70 years of cricket in Pakistan with the release of a documentary that chronicles the nation's long history with the game.

Produced by SOC Films under Obaid-Chinoy, the short film recounts the highs and lows in Pakistan cricket, beginning with Pakistan’s debut match in 1952 and eventually leading up to the creation of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Some key moments shown in the film include Pakistan winning a Test match on their inaugural tour of England in 1954, the emergence of Imran Khan in the 1970s, Pakistan winning the 1992 ODI World Cup, and some dark days of the early 2000s.

The documentary pays tribute to those "trail blazers whose performances put Pakistan firmly on the sporting map, as well as those players who carried a torch to ensure that no cricketing tournament is ever complete without the Green Shirts".

Viewers will have the chance to see rare images and footage, shot at a time when cricket was solely experienced through commentary on the radio. The narration throughout the film has been done by PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja whose association with the film was "both a moment of pride and nostalgia" for him. My personal journey is intertwined with Pakistani cricket and I feel blessed to be able to positively contribute in all the various roles that I have had over the years to date,” he said.

Obaid-Chinoy was thrilled to have played a role in the project as well. “Pakistan’s passion for cricket is unmatched," she said. "As a fan of our team, I too have gone through the rollercoaster of emotions that are a trademark of our association with this sport. Therefore, it was a joy to be able to tell this story and share it with the world.”

The film will be screened on multiple TV channels, as well as in stadiums for the duration of PSL 7 from today (January 27).

Comments

Asad Rehman Jan 27, 2022 03:59pm
Shirmeen - the worst possible personality who rather than painting a positive image of Pakistan, has earned millions by exploiting the negativity, an untrustworthy and lack lustre person.
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ENGR Hamid Shafiq Jan 27, 2022 04:43pm
Miandad Sharjah six still happiest moment of my life
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jan 27, 2022 06:25pm
Great move and excellent news for neutral, impartial, unbiased, fair, free, even-handed, educated, enduring, excelling and non-indoctrinated cricket lovers, fans, followers, supporters, sponsors, backers, youngsters, players, managers and admirers of the gentleman's game of cricket at domestic as well as global fronts.
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Chrís Dăn Jan 27, 2022 06:28pm
Must be worth watching. Looking forward to it.
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Chrís Dăn Jan 27, 2022 06:33pm
@Asad Rehman Obaid is an internationally acclaimed creator for true documentaries. A true artist shows the truth hidden under the skin. This is what she does. Why not to portrayour hidden moral sins to society? Do you& many like you wish all hush hush& continue suppressing women killing them in name of honour?til when?till when you wish to dominate this country where you successfully have rooted out male chauvinism& brutality in name of culture? New generation of women wishes to live in 21st century. Step back.
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Zulfiqar Jan 27, 2022 09:50pm
@Asad Rehman she makes documentaries. That’s what documentaries are suppose to do. Instagram is for image building.
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Taj Ahmad Jan 27, 2022 11:02pm
Another great work by Sharmeen, Pakistan's cricket 70th anniversary documentary, may I also request Sharmeen, can you please also make same documentary on Pakistan's field hockey as well. Thanks a lot.
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Taj Ahmad Jan 27, 2022 11:05pm
All Pakistanis are proud of Sharmeen's great documentary work on various subjects in films, sports and children's interest.
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Irfan Huq Jan 27, 2022 11:30pm
@Asad Rehman If the truth hurts then it hurts by hiding behind will not solve any problem
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Dollarman Jan 27, 2022 11:37pm
This lady will not miss an opportunity to get in the lime light!
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Asad Rehman Jan 28, 2022 12:39am
@ENGR Hamid Shafiq 100% agree, those were the golden days of cricket!
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Akil Akhtar Jan 28, 2022 03:34am
What a poor choice....only if we had a little bit of respect for Pakistan....
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Akil Akhtar Jan 28, 2022 03:34am
@Chrís Dăn tell that to the rest of the world first....
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Umar Jan 28, 2022 06:51am
@Asad Rehman what do you want her to do? Paint everything as rosy? You know not all is well in Pakistan.
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Syed Hasni Feb 01, 2022 11:22pm
Shirmeen- can sell any thing , even Cricket to USA.
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