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New Delhi, Sep 3 (Ians) Pakistan’s former captain Salman Butt has expressed his happiness on the Asia Cup clash between the arch-rivals and said, the early dismissals of India’s top batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were the best thing that happened in the game.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were packed off early in the match as Shaheen Shah Afridi struck twice. Rohit managed to score only 11 runs off 22 deliveries while Kohli departed scoring 4 runs.
Talking on his YouTube channel, Salman Butt stated, “I was saying earlier that apart from 2-3 players, there’s a lack of experience when it comes to such intense pressure games (in the Indian team).
“The best thing that happened to India today was that their main players (Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) were dismissed early and that their youngsters staged a comeback. They took them to a respectable total,” he added.
Despite the poor start,...
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were packed off early in the match as Shaheen Shah Afridi struck twice. Rohit managed to score only 11 runs off 22 deliveries while Kohli departed scoring 4 runs.
Talking on his YouTube channel, Salman Butt stated, “I was saying earlier that apart from 2-3 players, there’s a lack of experience when it comes to such intense pressure games (in the Indian team).
“The best thing that happened to India today was that their main players (Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) were dismissed early and that their youngsters staged a comeback. They took them to a respectable total,” he added.
Despite the poor start,...
- 9/3/2023
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Karachi, Sep 3 (Ians) Indian cricketer turned commentator, Dinesh Karthik prefers Pakistan pacers over India’s. He gave insights on the Pakistani trio of Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Shah Afridi and counted them as deadly on Sri Lankan wickets.
Talking to Cricbuzz, Karthik stated, “Shaheen, Haris Rauf, and Naseem can bowl 90+ consistently and all three are very different. Shaheen Shah, obviously the left arm, has an angle to it and brings the ball back in, Naseem Shah swings the ball both ways, Haris is arguably one of the best bowlers right now at the back end of an inning because of his skid and the nasty bouncer that he’s got.”
On being asked whom he would prefer to bat on these wickets, he found Indian pacers comfortable to face. He mentioned the bounce that the Pakistani trio generated off the pitch as a reason not to play them.
Talking to Cricbuzz, Karthik stated, “Shaheen, Haris Rauf, and Naseem can bowl 90+ consistently and all three are very different. Shaheen Shah, obviously the left arm, has an angle to it and brings the ball back in, Naseem Shah swings the ball both ways, Haris is arguably one of the best bowlers right now at the back end of an inning because of his skid and the nasty bouncer that he’s got.”
On being asked whom he would prefer to bat on these wickets, he found Indian pacers comfortable to face. He mentioned the bounce that the Pakistani trio generated off the pitch as a reason not to play them.
- 9/3/2023
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New Delhi, Sep 3 (Ians) Pakistan skipper Babar Azam’s defensive captaincy against India in the Asia Cup encounter faced criticism from ex-players from both nations as former star pacer Shoaib Akhtar suggested that the Pakistan fast bowler could have bowled a few more overs from one end with spin.
After Shaheen Afridi, who finished with 4-35, and fellow pacer Haris Rauf had India down to 66-4, sensible knocks from Ishan Kishan (82) and Hardik Pandya (87) rallied India to 266 all out. However, the match ended without a result as Pakistan did not get an opportunity to bat due to rain in Pallekele on Saturday.
“Pakistan fast bowling has done wonders. Pakistan should have continued with pacers with short two-over spells from one end and operated spin from only one end. Pakistan should have bowled India out inside 40 overs itself. Pakistan should have capitalized after reducing India to 66-4. Babar Azam needs to...
After Shaheen Afridi, who finished with 4-35, and fellow pacer Haris Rauf had India down to 66-4, sensible knocks from Ishan Kishan (82) and Hardik Pandya (87) rallied India to 266 all out. However, the match ended without a result as Pakistan did not get an opportunity to bat due to rain in Pallekele on Saturday.
“Pakistan fast bowling has done wonders. Pakistan should have continued with pacers with short two-over spells from one end and operated spin from only one end. Pakistan should have bowled India out inside 40 overs itself. Pakistan should have capitalized after reducing India to 66-4. Babar Azam needs to...
- 9/3/2023
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New Delhi, Sep 3 (Ians) Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar was left disappointed by the top-order collapse suffered by the side during their Asia Cup clash against Pakistan, stating that veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could have used their feet better against Shaheen Shah Afridi.
India were reduced to 66-4 in 15 overs, with Rohit and Kohli being castled by Shaheen, followed by Haris Rauf taking out Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill. India were taken to a competitive total of 266 in 48.5 overs, thanks to sensible knocks from Ishan Kishan (82) and Hardik Pandya (87).
The left-right handed batting duo stepped up in a pressure situation to stitch an important 138-run partnership, before persistent rain had the final say in the match.“Both the batters (Rohit and Virat) could’ve used their feet a bit better. Rohit Sharma had a big gap between his bat and pad.”
“Shreyas Iyer was a bit unlucky.
India were reduced to 66-4 in 15 overs, with Rohit and Kohli being castled by Shaheen, followed by Haris Rauf taking out Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill. India were taken to a competitive total of 266 in 48.5 overs, thanks to sensible knocks from Ishan Kishan (82) and Hardik Pandya (87).
The left-right handed batting duo stepped up in a pressure situation to stitch an important 138-run partnership, before persistent rain had the final say in the match.“Both the batters (Rohit and Virat) could’ve used their feet a bit better. Rohit Sharma had a big gap between his bat and pad.”
“Shreyas Iyer was a bit unlucky.
- 9/3/2023
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Pallekele, Sep 2 (Ians) Hardik Pandya made 87 while Ishan Kishan slammed 82 in a vital 138-run partnership for the fifth wicket in a remarkable recovery act to help India overcome a top-order collapse and make 266 in 48.5 overs against Pakistan in their first match of Asia Cup at Pallekele on Saturday.
But as soon as the mid-innings break began, persistent rain, which had caused interruptions twice during India’s innings, came back with greater force, forcing the ground to be fully covered.
With an inspection at 9 pm local time and cut-off time at 10:27 pm, the inevitable happened when handshakes happened all around, implying that the match was called off as rain had the final say.
As a result, Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi side, has qualified for the Super Four stage of the competition, making the India-Nepal match at the same venue on Monday a must-win for Rohit Sharma & Co to enter the next phase of the competition.
But as soon as the mid-innings break began, persistent rain, which had caused interruptions twice during India’s innings, came back with greater force, forcing the ground to be fully covered.
With an inspection at 9 pm local time and cut-off time at 10:27 pm, the inevitable happened when handshakes happened all around, implying that the match was called off as rain had the final say.
As a result, Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi side, has qualified for the Super Four stage of the competition, making the India-Nepal match at the same venue on Monday a must-win for Rohit Sharma & Co to enter the next phase of the competition.
- 9/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 2 (Ians) The India-Pakistan Group A match in the Asia Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has been called off due to persistent rain on Saturday. Both India and Pakistan will take one point each from the washed-out fixture.
As a result, Pakistan have qualified for the Super Four stage of the competition, making the India-Nepal match at the same venue on Monday a must-win for Rohit Sharma & Co to enter the next phase of the competition.
According to weather.com, there was an 84 percent chance of thunderstorms and an 80 percent chance of rain during the match on Saturday. Though rain came before the start of the game, it cleared up in time for the toss, before causing interruptions twice in India’s innings.
But once India’s innings was over at 266 in 48.5 overs, the rain came back, this time with greater force, forcing the ground to be fully covered.
As a result, Pakistan have qualified for the Super Four stage of the competition, making the India-Nepal match at the same venue on Monday a must-win for Rohit Sharma & Co to enter the next phase of the competition.
According to weather.com, there was an 84 percent chance of thunderstorms and an 80 percent chance of rain during the match on Saturday. Though rain came before the start of the game, it cleared up in time for the toss, before causing interruptions twice in India’s innings.
But once India’s innings was over at 266 in 48.5 overs, the rain came back, this time with greater force, forcing the ground to be fully covered.
- 9/2/2023
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Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 2 (Ians) Pakistan’s left-arm fast-bowling spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi emerged as the stand-out bowler by taking 4-35 in skittling India for 266 in the Asia Cup Group A match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Though he tested openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Shaheen was successful after the first rain interruption in India’s innings. Afridi found some movement to beat Rohit twice and finally got his man when the left-arm pacer got one to nip back and hit the top of the right-handed batter’s off-stump through the gate.
In his next over, Shaheen cramped Virat Kohli for room on an attempted punch, to which the right-handed batter could only chop onto his stumps. It also made Afridi the first bowler in international cricket to get Rohit and Kohli bowled in an Odi match in his electrifying opening spell.
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Though he tested openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Shaheen was successful after the first rain interruption in India’s innings. Afridi found some movement to beat Rohit twice and finally got his man when the left-arm pacer got one to nip back and hit the top of the right-handed batter’s off-stump through the gate.
In his next over, Shaheen cramped Virat Kohli for room on an attempted punch, to which the right-handed batter could only chop onto his stumps. It also made Afridi the first bowler in international cricket to get Rohit and Kohli bowled in an Odi match in his electrifying opening spell.
“That was our plan with...
- 9/2/2023
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Pallekele, Sep 2 (Ians) All-rounder Hardik Pandya made 87 while Ishan Kishan slammed 82 as the duo helped India overcome a top-order collapse and make 266 in 48.5 overs against Pakistan in their first match of Asia Cup here on Saturday.
Under challenging conditions, India were reduced to 66/4, before Kishan and Pandya stepped up in a pressure situation to stitch an important 138-run partnership. While Kishan mixed sensibility with aggression, Pandya was calmness personified and upped the ante after the wicketkeeper-batter fell.
For Pakistan, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf were amongst the wicket-takers, even though their spinners and fielders weren’t up to the mark. Just when it felt the game would drift away from Pakistan, the pacers triggered another collapse as India went from 239-5 to 266 all out.
Electing to bat first, Rohit Sharma slammed two leg-side boundaries via nonchalant flicks off Shaheen, who tested the openers well. Naseem also...
Under challenging conditions, India were reduced to 66/4, before Kishan and Pandya stepped up in a pressure situation to stitch an important 138-run partnership. While Kishan mixed sensibility with aggression, Pandya was calmness personified and upped the ante after the wicketkeeper-batter fell.
For Pakistan, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf were amongst the wicket-takers, even though their spinners and fielders weren’t up to the mark. Just when it felt the game would drift away from Pakistan, the pacers triggered another collapse as India went from 239-5 to 266 all out.
Electing to bat first, Rohit Sharma slammed two leg-side boundaries via nonchalant flicks off Shaheen, who tested the openers well. Naseem also...
- 9/2/2023
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Pallekele, Sep 2 (Ians) Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah made a return to India’s playing eleven in ODIs as captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat first against arch-rivals Pakistan in their first Group A match of Asia Cup at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
In the run-up to the highly-anticipated clash, rain loomed as a large threat. Ahead of the toss, slight drizzle meant the ground was covered. But 13 minutes ahead of the toss, rain stopped and covers were taken off.
India have a 7-5 edge over Pakistan in Asia Cup head-to-head record. Saturday’s meeting is also the first clash between India and Pakistan since last facing off in the 2019 Men’s Odi World Cup league stage in Manchester.
Iyer and Bumrah make their return to the Indian team in 50-over format after recovering from back injuries, with the latter playing in two...
In the run-up to the highly-anticipated clash, rain loomed as a large threat. Ahead of the toss, slight drizzle meant the ground was covered. But 13 minutes ahead of the toss, rain stopped and covers were taken off.
India have a 7-5 edge over Pakistan in Asia Cup head-to-head record. Saturday’s meeting is also the first clash between India and Pakistan since last facing off in the 2019 Men’s Odi World Cup league stage in Manchester.
Iyer and Bumrah make their return to the Indian team in 50-over format after recovering from back injuries, with the latter playing in two...
- 9/2/2023
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- GlamSham
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Pallekele, Sept 1 (Ians) In what comes across as a sign of confidence, Pakistan have named an unchanged playing eleven for the highly-anticipated Asia Cup clash against India to be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The same playing eleven from Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team, had thrashed Asia Cup debutants Nepal by 238 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium in the tournament opener. Pakistan rose to the top of the Icc Odi rankings after securing a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.
Of late, Pakistan have gathered sufficient experience of playing in Sri Lanka, starting from a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in July. It was followed by several players, including captain Babar Azam, playing in the Lanka Premier League (Lpl).
“We have been here since July. We have played Test matches, some league (Lpl) matches and then the ODIs (against Afghanistan). We are hoping...
The same playing eleven from Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team, had thrashed Asia Cup debutants Nepal by 238 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium in the tournament opener. Pakistan rose to the top of the Icc Odi rankings after securing a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.
Of late, Pakistan have gathered sufficient experience of playing in Sri Lanka, starting from a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in July. It was followed by several players, including captain Babar Azam, playing in the Lanka Premier League (Lpl).
“We have been here since July. We have played Test matches, some league (Lpl) matches and then the ODIs (against Afghanistan). We are hoping...
- 9/1/2023
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Pallekele, Sept 1 (Ians) With the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh game of the Asia Cup in the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium offering a lot of help to the bowlers, India captain Rohit Sharma stated that the side is keen to take the attacking route, but wants to read situations and circumstances for applying themselves a little longer in the 50-over format.
India will be opening their Asia Cup campaign against archrivals Pakistan on Saturday, and Rohit, along with other Indian batters like Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja will be tested by Pakistan’s bowling line-up, chiefly their pace bowling line-up of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
“All sorts of combinations available looking at how the game was played yesterday. We saw a bit of swing, spin and everything and that will always challenge the batters. Luckily, we have got experience in our batting line-up,...
India will be opening their Asia Cup campaign against archrivals Pakistan on Saturday, and Rohit, along with other Indian batters like Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja will be tested by Pakistan’s bowling line-up, chiefly their pace bowling line-up of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
“All sorts of combinations available looking at how the game was played yesterday. We saw a bit of swing, spin and everything and that will always challenge the batters. Luckily, we have got experience in our batting line-up,...
- 9/1/2023
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Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sept 1 (Ians) Ahead of India’s opening match in the Asia Cup against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday, captain Rohit Sharma insisted that his team has to play at its best in the competition and focus on getting things right on-field as any side is capable of beating anyone on any given day.
“There are six very competitive teams in the Asia Cup and on a given day anyone can beat anyone. Rivalry is there for people to talk about. As a team, what we see is we have an opposition to play tomorrow and see what we want to do. What is going to help us is to keep doing the right things on the field,” he said in the pre-match press conference.
Pakistan recently became the top-ranked Odi team and came into the highly-anticipated clash on the back of thrashing Nepal by 238 runs in the tournament opener in Multan.
“There are six very competitive teams in the Asia Cup and on a given day anyone can beat anyone. Rivalry is there for people to talk about. As a team, what we see is we have an opposition to play tomorrow and see what we want to do. What is going to help us is to keep doing the right things on the field,” he said in the pre-match press conference.
Pakistan recently became the top-ranked Odi team and came into the highly-anticipated clash on the back of thrashing Nepal by 238 runs in the tournament opener in Multan.
- 9/1/2023
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Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sept 1 (Ians) In the cool and serene surroundings of Sri Lanka, fans from around the world will witness another chapter being added to the India-Pakistan rivalry when the two neighbours clash in a Group A match of the Asia Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
In India’s opening match of the Asia Cup, they will be without wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul due to a niggle unrelated to his right thigh injury, which has kept him out of action after May 1 this year. Though they have a like-to-like reserve player in Sanju Samson, it seems that Ishan Kishan could bat in the middle-order to fill in for Rahul’s absence.
Though Kishan hit three consecutive fifties in ODIs against West Indies in July, the top three of Shubman Gill, captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been set for a long time. Especially with...
In India’s opening match of the Asia Cup, they will be without wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul due to a niggle unrelated to his right thigh injury, which has kept him out of action after May 1 this year. Though they have a like-to-like reserve player in Sanju Samson, it seems that Ishan Kishan could bat in the middle-order to fill in for Rahul’s absence.
Though Kishan hit three consecutive fifties in ODIs against West Indies in July, the top three of Shubman Gill, captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been set for a long time. Especially with...
- 9/1/2023
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New Delhi, Sep 1 (Ians) Ahead of the much-anticipated Asia Cup encounter between arch rivals India and Pakistan, former cricketer Mohammed Kaif shared valuable insights on how Men In Blue can stand up against Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi’s formidable pace and swing.
Kaif emphasized the significance of the initial overs and maintaining a composed approach in the early stages of the match.
“You can practice all you want but on the day of the match, that experience of seeing Shaheen Afridi take his ball, do his swing, and his speed, cannot be recreated in practice. It is good to practice, of course, but that same impression cannot be made. You still need to make the effort, and try to figure out the technique but Shaheen Afridi throwing the ball, walking or running the distance can not be done at practice” Kaif told Disney+ Hotstar.
Highlighting that India has faced early setbacks when facing Pakistan,...
Kaif emphasized the significance of the initial overs and maintaining a composed approach in the early stages of the match.
“You can practice all you want but on the day of the match, that experience of seeing Shaheen Afridi take his ball, do his swing, and his speed, cannot be recreated in practice. It is good to practice, of course, but that same impression cannot be made. You still need to make the effort, and try to figure out the technique but Shaheen Afridi throwing the ball, walking or running the distance can not be done at practice” Kaif told Disney+ Hotstar.
Highlighting that India has faced early setbacks when facing Pakistan,...
- 9/1/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 21 (Ians) Two-time World Cup winner and Icc Hall of Famer, former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar, has revealed the first five players she would pick if she were selecting a dream XI for this year’s Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup which includes two India star- Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.
Sthalekar knows what it takes to win a World Cup having tasted success with the powerful Australian teams in 2005 and 2013 and keeps a close eye on the modern-day game in her role as a commentator.
Ahead of the start of the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup in India in October, Sthalekar’s first pick was star pacer Bumrah, who made a stunning comeback after a long injury layoff.
“I have to go Jasprit Bumrah at No.1. An opening bowler is very important as you need to pick up wickets early, but then also be able...
Sthalekar knows what it takes to win a World Cup having tasted success with the powerful Australian teams in 2005 and 2013 and keeps a close eye on the modern-day game in her role as a commentator.
Ahead of the start of the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup in India in October, Sthalekar’s first pick was star pacer Bumrah, who made a stunning comeback after a long injury layoff.
“I have to go Jasprit Bumrah at No.1. An opening bowler is very important as you need to pick up wickets early, but then also be able...
- 9/1/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 31 (Ians) The Pakistani skipper Babar Azam showcased his class against debutant Nepal in the opening game of the Asia Cup 2023. His exhilarating knock of 151 runs in 131 deliveries helped Pakistan start the tournament with a big win.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his show Aakashvani streaming on JioCinema, praised Babar’s knock and hailed him as the best player of the format.
Chopra said, “Nepal seemed confident after getting the two early wickets and everything was going according to plan. But then comes Babar Azam. Nineteen centuries in 102 innings, he’s truly an unbelievable player and is in a league of his own.”
“Now, of course, there will be people saying that ‘it’s just against minnows and it’s a flat pitch’. The tournament has just begun, and Babar Azam has set it on fire. Now, everyone will be playing against minnows and on great pitches...
Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his show Aakashvani streaming on JioCinema, praised Babar’s knock and hailed him as the best player of the format.
Chopra said, “Nepal seemed confident after getting the two early wickets and everything was going according to plan. But then comes Babar Azam. Nineteen centuries in 102 innings, he’s truly an unbelievable player and is in a league of his own.”
“Now, of course, there will be people saying that ‘it’s just against minnows and it’s a flat pitch’. The tournament has just begun, and Babar Azam has set it on fire. Now, everyone will be playing against minnows and on great pitches...
- 8/31/2023
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Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) After spearheading Pakistan’s massive 238-run win over Nepal to start their 2023 Asia Cup on a bright note, skipper Babar Azam said his knock of 151 off 131 balls wasn’t an easy one as the ball wasn’t coming on to the bat and pitch was two-paced.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar (109 not out off 71 balls) shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, as they reached 342-6, and later bowl out Nepal for just 104.
“When I went in, I played a couple of balls. Ball wasn’t coming on, pitch was two-paced. Rizwan and I built the partnership and see what happened. Sometimes, Rizwan gave me confidence and vice-versa,” said Babar after the match.
With the bat,...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar (109 not out off 71 balls) shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, as they reached 342-6, and later bowl out Nepal for just 104.
“When I went in, I played a couple of balls. Ball wasn’t coming on, pitch was two-paced. Rizwan and I built the partnership and see what happened. Sometimes, Rizwan gave me confidence and vice-versa,” said Babar after the match.
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- 8/30/2023
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Asia Cup: Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed smash centuries, help Pakistan thrash Nepal by 238 runs (ld)
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Multan, August 30 (Ians) Captain Babar Azam stood tall to slam a mammoth 151 off 131 balls and was well supported by middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 109 not out off 71 balls as Pakistan thrashed Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup opener, here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs.
The duo’s efforts meant Pakistan ended up at 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal. Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan.
With the bat, once Babar went past his 19th Odi hundred coming in 107 balls, after getting his fifty in 73 balls,...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs.
The duo’s efforts meant Pakistan ended up at 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal. Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan.
With the bat, once Babar went past his 19th Odi hundred coming in 107 balls, after getting his fifty in 73 balls,...
- 8/30/2023
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Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) Captain Babar Azam stood tall to slam a mammoth 151 off 131 balls and was well supported by middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 109 not out off 71 balls as Pakistan thrashed Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup opener, here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to make 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal.
Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi had Kushal Bhurtel strangled down the leg and trapped Rohit Paudel lbw on consecutive deliveries of the opening over. Naseem Shah had success as Aasif Sheikh...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to make 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal.
Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi had Kushal Bhurtel strangled down the leg and trapped Rohit Paudel lbw on consecutive deliveries of the opening over. Naseem Shah had success as Aasif Sheikh...
- 8/30/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 30 (Ians) The last time Pakistan faced India in the T20 World Cup 2022, Virat Kohli stole the show with his magnificent chase. India won the match on the last delivery, but it was the inning of flamboyant batter that led to the victory.
Former India bowler Mohammad Kaif remembered the brutal knock of Kohli and stated that, the Pakistani pacers will surely be under pressure bowling Kohli.
“Kohli’s performance in Australia at the T20 World Cup, against Pakistan, he played magnificently. And he is a brilliant batsman when it comes to playing against Pakistan. He takes full responsibility and is a chase master,” Kaif said on Star Sports.
The form that he had in that World Cup was because of his performances in the Asia Cup (2022), starting from that century he hit against Afghanistan,” he added.
The match-winning inning of 82* runs in 53 deliveries played by Kohli at...
Former India bowler Mohammad Kaif remembered the brutal knock of Kohli and stated that, the Pakistani pacers will surely be under pressure bowling Kohli.
“Kohli’s performance in Australia at the T20 World Cup, against Pakistan, he played magnificently. And he is a brilliant batsman when it comes to playing against Pakistan. He takes full responsibility and is a chase master,” Kaif said on Star Sports.
The form that he had in that World Cup was because of his performances in the Asia Cup (2022), starting from that century he hit against Afghanistan,” he added.
The match-winning inning of 82* runs in 53 deliveries played by Kohli at...
- 8/30/2023
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Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the toss and elected to bat first against Nepal in the opening match of Asia Cup at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team are the two-time Asia Cup winners and are playing against Nepal for the first time in the format. Nepal, who got their Odi status in 2018, are making their debut appearance in the Asia Cup after winning the inaugural Acc Men’s Premier Cup earlier this year.
“Pitch looks very dry and shiny. No reason to name the XI earlier, we wanted to give confidence to our team. To be honest, being the top ranked team brings a good kind of pressure, we’ll try to enjoy and do our best,” said Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel said everyone is happy on playing their first Asia Cup game. “Everyone in Nepal...
Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team are the two-time Asia Cup winners and are playing against Nepal for the first time in the format. Nepal, who got their Odi status in 2018, are making their debut appearance in the Asia Cup after winning the inaugural Acc Men’s Premier Cup earlier this year.
“Pitch looks very dry and shiny. No reason to name the XI earlier, we wanted to give confidence to our team. To be honest, being the top ranked team brings a good kind of pressure, we’ll try to enjoy and do our best,” said Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel said everyone is happy on playing their first Asia Cup game. “Everyone in Nepal...
- 8/30/2023
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Multan, Aug 29 (Ians) Pakistan have named their playing XI for the opening game of the Asia Cup against Nepal, set to take place in Multan Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.
Pakistan have gone heavy on batting depth for their tournament opener. With three frontline quicks and three spin-bowling all-rounders, the team isn’t short of options in the bowling department either.
There are a few changes from the XI that played Afghanistan in the final Odi in Colombo.
Iftikhar Ahmed came into the middle order, replacing Saud Shakeel. There was also no room for pacer Mohammad Wasim with Pakistan opting to go with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will be aided by Salman Agha in the spin department.
The batting line-up has a familiar look with Iftikhar coming back into the middle-order after missing the final Odi against Afghanistan.
Pakistan XI: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman,...
Pakistan have gone heavy on batting depth for their tournament opener. With three frontline quicks and three spin-bowling all-rounders, the team isn’t short of options in the bowling department either.
There are a few changes from the XI that played Afghanistan in the final Odi in Colombo.
Iftikhar Ahmed came into the middle order, replacing Saud Shakeel. There was also no room for pacer Mohammad Wasim with Pakistan opting to go with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will be aided by Salman Agha in the spin department.
The batting line-up has a familiar look with Iftikhar coming back into the middle-order after missing the final Odi against Afghanistan.
Pakistan XI: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman,...
- 8/29/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 29 (Ians) Star India batter Virat Kohli has expressed his deep affinity for one-day cricket, emphasising how the format rigorously tests a player’s all-around skills while highlighting the technical challenges, strategic decision-making, and adaptability required throughout the game.
In the realm of 50-over cricket, Kohli boasts an exceptional track record. His Odi journey is adorned with an impressive tally of 46 centuries. The 34-year-old scored 427 runs across the 10 ODIs he played in 2023, maintaining an average of 53.37, including the high score of 166 not out.
Speaking to Star Sports, Kohli said Odi cricket has always brought the best out in him as it compels him to embrace challenges and adapt my play to the situation to help the team win.
“I love playing Odi cricket. I think for me, Odi cricket is probably the one format that tests your game completely. Your technique, composure, patience, playing the situation, and playing...
In the realm of 50-over cricket, Kohli boasts an exceptional track record. His Odi journey is adorned with an impressive tally of 46 centuries. The 34-year-old scored 427 runs across the 10 ODIs he played in 2023, maintaining an average of 53.37, including the high score of 166 not out.
Speaking to Star Sports, Kohli said Odi cricket has always brought the best out in him as it compels him to embrace challenges and adapt my play to the situation to help the team win.
“I love playing Odi cricket. I think for me, Odi cricket is probably the one format that tests your game completely. Your technique, composure, patience, playing the situation, and playing...
- 8/29/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 29 (Ians) The wait will finally be over after days of ifs and buts, with Pakistan and Nepal kickstarting the proceedings in the Asia Cup 2023 in Multan on Wednesday.
The first match of the competition, which is being held, for the first time, in two different countries — Pakistan and Sri Lanka — because of geo-political considerations as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (Bcci) refused to send its team across the border to play in Pakistan.
Thus Pakistan, with an enviable bowling lineup, will kickstart its campaign in Match No.1 of the continental event at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Pakistan on Wednesday, while India will play their matches in various venues in Sri Lanka.
Never before has the Asia Cup been co-hosted. But after the Bcci refused to send its team to Pakistan, the Acc (Asian Cricket Council), was forced to find this unique solution.
Though...
The first match of the competition, which is being held, for the first time, in two different countries — Pakistan and Sri Lanka — because of geo-political considerations as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (Bcci) refused to send its team across the border to play in Pakistan.
Thus Pakistan, with an enviable bowling lineup, will kickstart its campaign in Match No.1 of the continental event at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Pakistan on Wednesday, while India will play their matches in various venues in Sri Lanka.
Never before has the Asia Cup been co-hosted. But after the Bcci refused to send its team to Pakistan, the Acc (Asian Cricket Council), was forced to find this unique solution.
Though...
- 8/29/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 29 (Ians) As the excitement builds in the lead-up to the highly anticipated cricket clash between India and Pakistan at the Asia Cup 2023, former Australian cricketer Tom Moody offered his insights into the dynamics shaping the Rohit Sharma-led side’s preparations and the potential challenges they might face.
Speaking to Star Sports, Tom Moody also reflects on the significance of the India-Pakistan clash, comparing it to the esteemed Ashes series, and discusses the strengths and considerations of both teams as they gear up for this monumental showdown.
He said, “I think this match surpasses the Ashes. It’s always got a lovely story to it, and both are outstanding cricketing nations. And when you look at that Pakistan squad, it does boast a lot of talent. But one thing that stands out for me is that it also boasts experience. So now they have the combination of experience and talent,...
Speaking to Star Sports, Tom Moody also reflects on the significance of the India-Pakistan clash, comparing it to the esteemed Ashes series, and discusses the strengths and considerations of both teams as they gear up for this monumental showdown.
He said, “I think this match surpasses the Ashes. It’s always got a lovely story to it, and both are outstanding cricketing nations. And when you look at that Pakistan squad, it does boast a lot of talent. But one thing that stands out for me is that it also boasts experience. So now they have the combination of experience and talent,...
- 8/29/2023
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Lahore, Aug 28 (Ians) Former Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has pointed out that young fast bowler Naseem Shah is yet to fully showcase his true potential and capabilities. In his Odi career till now, Naseem has taken 25 scalps in 10 matches, averaging 16.12, including two five-wicket hauls.
Naseem recently hit winning runs for Pakistan in a one-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second Odi at Hambantota against Fazalhaq Farooqi, against whom he had smashed two sixes to complete a sensational one-wicket win for carrying Pakistan in last year’s Asia Cup final in the UAE.
“Naseem has bowled well in quite a lot of matches. However, I feel that he has still not performed up to his capability as of yet. He should win matches for Pakistan considering his capability,” Wahab was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
He added that left-arm pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi will be crucial to Pakistan’s hopes,...
Naseem recently hit winning runs for Pakistan in a one-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second Odi at Hambantota against Fazalhaq Farooqi, against whom he had smashed two sixes to complete a sensational one-wicket win for carrying Pakistan in last year’s Asia Cup final in the UAE.
“Naseem has bowled well in quite a lot of matches. However, I feel that he has still not performed up to his capability as of yet. He should win matches for Pakistan considering his capability,” Wahab was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
He added that left-arm pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi will be crucial to Pakistan’s hopes,...
- 8/28/2023
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Colombo, Aug 26 (Ians) Superb bowling effort by Shadab Khan (3-42), Shaheen Shah Afridi (2-31) and Faheem Ashraf (2-43) after half-centuries by skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan (67) helped Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 59 runs and win their three-match series 3-0 here on Saturday.
The superb all-round performance that led to Pakistan’s clean sweep against Afghanistan saw them overtake Australia for the No. 1 spot in the Icc Men’s Odi Rankings.
After a brief sojourn with the pole position in May, a series whitewash over Afghanistan helped Pakistan return to the No. 1 spot in the Men’s Odi Rankings.
Pakistan went into the third and final Odi leading 2-0 and defeated their neighbours after a solid second half of the innings with the bat.
Despite a stutter in the middle with the bat, Pakistan finished strong on a slow pitch, making 268 with Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam scoring half-centuries.
In reply,...
The superb all-round performance that led to Pakistan’s clean sweep against Afghanistan saw them overtake Australia for the No. 1 spot in the Icc Men’s Odi Rankings.
After a brief sojourn with the pole position in May, a series whitewash over Afghanistan helped Pakistan return to the No. 1 spot in the Men’s Odi Rankings.
Pakistan went into the third and final Odi leading 2-0 and defeated their neighbours after a solid second half of the innings with the bat.
Despite a stutter in the middle with the bat, Pakistan finished strong on a slow pitch, making 268 with Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam scoring half-centuries.
In reply,...
- 8/26/2023
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Colombo, Aug 26 (Ians) The Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) have added left-handed batter Saud Shakeel to the 17-member squad for the Men’s Asia Cup 2023 Odi tournament, starting on August 30. Saud Shakeel has been elevated from travelling reserves to the main squad, the Pcb informed in a statement on Saturday.
Tayyab Tahir, the right-handed batter, will remain with the side as a travelling reserve.
Babar Azam’s side will arrive in Multan on Sunday and will rest the next day. The team management has given an off day to the players who participated in the Lankan Premier League. Babar, Imam-ul-Haq and Naseem Shah will travel to Lahore on Sunday and join the side on Monday evening.
The players will train on Tuesday (August 29) at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Pakistan play Nepal in Multan on August 30 in the tournament opener.
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf,...
Tayyab Tahir, the right-handed batter, will remain with the side as a travelling reserve.
Babar Azam’s side will arrive in Multan on Sunday and will rest the next day. The team management has given an off day to the players who participated in the Lankan Premier League. Babar, Imam-ul-Haq and Naseem Shah will travel to Lahore on Sunday and join the side on Monday evening.
The players will train on Tuesday (August 29) at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Pakistan play Nepal in Multan on August 30 in the tournament opener.
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf,...
- 8/26/2023
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Mumbai, Aug 26 (Ians) As the Indian top-order batters get ready for the upcoming battle with the left-arm pacers of Pakistan, former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar said the Indians should look to score runs between mid-off and mid-on regions.
Bangar provided insights on Team India skipper Rohit Sharma facing left-arm pace in the nets while preparing for the key battle against Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi on September 2.
The Asia Cup 2023 sets the stage for the Greatest Rivalry in the sport that has long defined cricket history – India versus Pakistan.
Speaking exclusively on Star Sports show ‘Follow The Blues’, Sanjay Bangar elaborated on how Rohit Sharma should face left-arm bowlers during training sessions.
“One doesn’t get many chances to play from that angle because most of the teams have a right-hand attack and opening bowling pairs. However, the angle is very crucial keeping in mind where you want to play...
Bangar provided insights on Team India skipper Rohit Sharma facing left-arm pace in the nets while preparing for the key battle against Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi on September 2.
The Asia Cup 2023 sets the stage for the Greatest Rivalry in the sport that has long defined cricket history – India versus Pakistan.
Speaking exclusively on Star Sports show ‘Follow The Blues’, Sanjay Bangar elaborated on how Rohit Sharma should face left-arm bowlers during training sessions.
“One doesn’t get many chances to play from that angle because most of the teams have a right-hand attack and opening bowling pairs. However, the angle is very crucial keeping in mind where you want to play...
- 8/26/2023
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Hambantota, Aug 24 (Ians) Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s run-a-ball 151 went in vain as Pakistan on half-centuries by opener Imam-ul Haq and skipper Babar Azam and a crucial 48 by Shadab Khan to win a last-over thriller for a one-wicket win in the second Odi here on Thursday.
Pakistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Odi series against Afghanistan with a nail-biting win in a match that produced 602 runs, the highest match aggregate involving the two teams in ODIs.
In the death overs of the second innings which was filled with one dramatic moment after another, Pakistan managed to hold their nerve to win the second Odi by the barest of margins – with a ball and a wicket to spare.
Naseem Shah was once again the tormentor for Afghanistan as he snatched away what could have been their maiden Odi win against Pakistan.
Earlier in the day, Afghanistan were helped to...
Pakistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Odi series against Afghanistan with a nail-biting win in a match that produced 602 runs, the highest match aggregate involving the two teams in ODIs.
In the death overs of the second innings which was filled with one dramatic moment after another, Pakistan managed to hold their nerve to win the second Odi by the barest of margins – with a ball and a wicket to spare.
Naseem Shah was once again the tormentor for Afghanistan as he snatched away what could have been their maiden Odi win against Pakistan.
Earlier in the day, Afghanistan were helped to...
- 8/24/2023
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Hambantota, Aug 22 (Ians) Ahead of the Asia Cup and the subsequent World Cup India, Pakistan pacers came up with a strong performance in the 1st Odi against Afghanistan here on Tuesday.
The Pakistan pacers shared eight wickets between them as they bowled Afghanistan out for 59 in the first Odi of the three-match series.
Haris Rauf (5-18) took a career-best haul while Shaheen Shah Afridi (2-9) and Naseem Shah (1-12) also hit top gear in Pakistan’s first Odi outside home in 2023.
Pakistan had struggled to gather momentum in their own batting innings, needing a late ninth-wicket stand to lift them past 200 against a strong Afghanistan bowling attack.
Opener Imam-ul-Haq was the only silver lining for Pakistan as he struck a 94-ball 61 while ShadabKhan (39) and Iftikhar Ahmed (30) too made vital contributions as the 1992 World Champions were all out 201 in 47.1 overs.
But the quicks ensured that Pakistan were on course for a win within the first 10 overs.
The Pakistan pacers shared eight wickets between them as they bowled Afghanistan out for 59 in the first Odi of the three-match series.
Haris Rauf (5-18) took a career-best haul while Shaheen Shah Afridi (2-9) and Naseem Shah (1-12) also hit top gear in Pakistan’s first Odi outside home in 2023.
Pakistan had struggled to gather momentum in their own batting innings, needing a late ninth-wicket stand to lift them past 200 against a strong Afghanistan bowling attack.
Opener Imam-ul-Haq was the only silver lining for Pakistan as he struck a 94-ball 61 while ShadabKhan (39) and Iftikhar Ahmed (30) too made vital contributions as the 1992 World Champions were all out 201 in 47.1 overs.
But the quicks ensured that Pakistan were on course for a win within the first 10 overs.
- 8/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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Dubai, Aug 21 (Ians) Some of the top cricket stars from all around the world will represent the six ILT20 franchises in Season 2 of UAE’s biggest domestic T20 league — the ILT20. Australia’s all-format opener David Warner (Dubai Capitals) is amongst the full list of superstars that the six teams have signed for Season 2.
Warner (350 internationals for Australia) is already a great of the game with his batting feats in the international arena. The left-hander has played 356 T20s around the world amassing 11695 runs with the help of eight centuries.
England fast bowler Mark Wood is set to raise the heat at the Dp World ILT20 Season 2 with his searing pace, Wood also joins the Capitals squad. Wood is rated amongst the fastest bowlers in the world and has produced some match-winning performances in the recent past.
Other than Warner and Wood, the Capitals have brought back Sri Lanka all-rounder...
Warner (350 internationals for Australia) is already a great of the game with his batting feats in the international arena. The left-hander has played 356 T20s around the world amassing 11695 runs with the help of eight centuries.
England fast bowler Mark Wood is set to raise the heat at the Dp World ILT20 Season 2 with his searing pace, Wood also joins the Capitals squad. Wood is rated amongst the fastest bowlers in the world and has produced some match-winning performances in the recent past.
Other than Warner and Wood, the Capitals have brought back Sri Lanka all-rounder...
- 8/21/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 21 (Ians) India batter Shikhar Dhawan has revealed the first five players he would pick if he was selecting a dream XI for this year’s Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup which includes two of his India teammates- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Speaking to Icc, Dhawan called veteran of three World Cups and a previous winner on home soil in 2011, Kohli, the best batter in the world while picking him in his dream Odi XI.
“The first (picked) is Virat of course. He is the best batter in the world and has been scoring runs like crazy,” Dhawan said.
Dhawan is regarded as one of the finest white-ball players in modern times and the dynamic left-hander often saves his best performances for the World Cup, with three of his 17 Odi centuries coming at the showcase 50-over event.
Just like Dhawan, Rohit also scored centuries at the...
Speaking to Icc, Dhawan called veteran of three World Cups and a previous winner on home soil in 2011, Kohli, the best batter in the world while picking him in his dream Odi XI.
“The first (picked) is Virat of course. He is the best batter in the world and has been scoring runs like crazy,” Dhawan said.
Dhawan is regarded as one of the finest white-ball players in modern times and the dynamic left-hander often saves his best performances for the World Cup, with three of his 17 Odi centuries coming at the showcase 50-over event.
Just like Dhawan, Rohit also scored centuries at the...
- 8/21/2023
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Dubai, Aug 14 (Ians) All-format Pakistan superstar Shaheen Shah Afridi spearheads the new players signings list for the Dp World ILT20 Season 2. The fast bowler who has made a stunning impression around the world with his pacy left-arm deliveries (229 wickets in 161 T20s) will play for the inaugural season’s finalists Desert Vipers. The full list of new signings for Season 2 will be unveiled in the next few days, the tournament is scheduled to take place in January-February 2024.
Since his T20I debut in 2018, Shaheen has made phenomenal progress across formats. Last year, he was adjudged the Icc Player of the Year and earned The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy – the biggest Icc annual award for a cricketer. His international wickets tally stands at 239.
Shaheen has a real knack of taking wickets at the start of his bowling spells, the 23-year-old has so far captured 42 first over wickets in the T20 format.
Since his T20I debut in 2018, Shaheen has made phenomenal progress across formats. Last year, he was adjudged the Icc Player of the Year and earned The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy – the biggest Icc annual award for a cricketer. His international wickets tally stands at 239.
Shaheen has a real knack of taking wickets at the start of his bowling spells, the 23-year-old has so far captured 42 first over wickets in the T20 format.
- 8/14/2023
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- GlamSham
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Lahore, Aug 9 (Ians) Fast-bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and middle-order batter Tayyab Tahir on Wednesday were included in Pakistan’s squad for the Asia Cup as well as ODIs against Afghanistan, with both taking place in Sri Lanka.
Left-handed batter Shan Masood, who was made the vice-captain in the format earlier this year, and Ihsanullah are the notable absentees from the squad that played New Zealand in the five ODIs in April and May.
In the squad announced by recently-appointed chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, who had an impressive time with the bat in Tests against Sri Lanka, is included in ODIs against Afghanistan after having played only five games previously in the format.
Faheem returns to the side after being out of the national team for two years and further adds to the balance of the squad as a fast bowling all-rounder. His last outing in the format was during...
Left-handed batter Shan Masood, who was made the vice-captain in the format earlier this year, and Ihsanullah are the notable absentees from the squad that played New Zealand in the five ODIs in April and May.
In the squad announced by recently-appointed chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, who had an impressive time with the bat in Tests against Sri Lanka, is included in ODIs against Afghanistan after having played only five games previously in the format.
Faheem returns to the side after being out of the national team for two years and further adds to the balance of the squad as a fast bowling all-rounder. His last outing in the format was during...
- 8/9/2023
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Colombo, July 24 (Ians) Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah shared seven wickets between themselves while Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood smashed half-centuries to put Pakistan in a commanding position over Sri Lanka at the end of Day One in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground on Monday.
For Sri Lanka, the decision to bat first backfired massively as they were bowled out for 166 in 48.4 overs, their lowest first-innings total at the venue. In reply, Pakistan reached 145/2 in 28.3 overs, trailing Sri Lanka by merely 21 runs.
For the hosts, only in-form all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva managed to go past 50, making 57 and sharing an 85-run stand with Dinesh Chandimal were the only notable points in a disappointing batting performance.
In Pakistan’s dominating bowling performance, mystery spinner Abrar bagged four wickets for 69 runs in 20.4 overs. He was well supported by Naseem, who picked three wickets for 41 runs in 14 overs.
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For Sri Lanka, the decision to bat first backfired massively as they were bowled out for 166 in 48.4 overs, their lowest first-innings total at the venue. In reply, Pakistan reached 145/2 in 28.3 overs, trailing Sri Lanka by merely 21 runs.
For the hosts, only in-form all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva managed to go past 50, making 57 and sharing an 85-run stand with Dinesh Chandimal were the only notable points in a disappointing batting performance.
In Pakistan’s dominating bowling performance, mystery spinner Abrar bagged four wickets for 69 runs in 20.4 overs. He was well supported by Naseem, who picked three wickets for 41 runs in 14 overs.
Left-arm fast-bowling...
- 7/24/2023
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Galle, July 19 (Ians) Spinners Abrar Ahmed and Noman Ali picked three wickets each while Agha Salman bagged two scalps as Pakistan bowled out Sri Lanka for 279 on day four of first Test at the Galle International Stadium here on Wednesday, putting the visitors in sight of a victory.
At stumps, spinner Prabath Jayasuriya picked up two wickets to leave Pakistan at 48 for three in a chase of 131. Captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq are unbeaten on six and 25 respectively as Pakistan need 83 more runs on Thursday to go 1-0 up in the two-game series.
For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva followed up his 122 from first innings with 82 from 118 balls, laced with 10 fours and two sixes. He was supported by Nishan Madushka, who made a 115-ball 52 with seven fours and a six while Ramesh Mendis scored 42 off 79 balls, with three fours and a six.
Sri Lanka made a decent start to...
At stumps, spinner Prabath Jayasuriya picked up two wickets to leave Pakistan at 48 for three in a chase of 131. Captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq are unbeaten on six and 25 respectively as Pakistan need 83 more runs on Thursday to go 1-0 up in the two-game series.
For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva followed up his 122 from first innings with 82 from 118 balls, laced with 10 fours and two sixes. He was supported by Nishan Madushka, who made a 115-ball 52 with seven fours and a six while Ramesh Mendis scored 42 off 79 balls, with three fours and a six.
Sri Lanka made a decent start to...
- 7/19/2023
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Galle (Sri Lanka), July 17 (Ians) Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman led a late recovery for Pakistan in their first innings in the first Test against Sri Lanka, hitting unbeaten half-centuries to help recover from a precarious 101/5 on the second day of the first Test here on Monday.
Saud Shakeel was batting on 69 while Agha Salman was batting on 61 as they shared an unfinished century partnership for the sixth wicket to take Pakistan to 221/5 in 45 overs before rain and bad light forced an early end to the day’s play.
Though Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman helped Pakistan recover, they were still trailing hosts Sri Lanka by 91 runs after restricting the hosts to 312 all out in their first innings at the Galle International Stadium.
Resuming on the overnight score of 242/6 in 65.4 overs, Sri Lanka lost Ramesh Mendis (5) after he and Dhananjaya de Silva helped the team cross the 250-run mark. Dhananjaya...
Saud Shakeel was batting on 69 while Agha Salman was batting on 61 as they shared an unfinished century partnership for the sixth wicket to take Pakistan to 221/5 in 45 overs before rain and bad light forced an early end to the day’s play.
Though Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman helped Pakistan recover, they were still trailing hosts Sri Lanka by 91 runs after restricting the hosts to 312 all out in their first innings at the Galle International Stadium.
Resuming on the overnight score of 242/6 in 65.4 overs, Sri Lanka lost Ramesh Mendis (5) after he and Dhananjaya de Silva helped the team cross the 250-run mark. Dhananjaya...
- 7/17/2023
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Galle, July 16 (Ians) Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi was back to doing what he does best –- picking up early wickets as the pacer ran through Sri Lanka’s top order in the first Test. Sri Lanka, however, recovered from the early setbacks to reach 242/6 in 65.4 overs on a rain-truncated opening day.
Shaheen Afridi, who last played a Test match almost a year ago against Sri Lanka and was out of action for some months with multiple injuries, in the process picked his 100th Test wicket.
Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka was the victim, who couldn’t deal with the angle and movement Afridi produced. The 23-year-old added two more wickets in his eight-over long opening spell, squaring up Kusal Mendis for his second before removing the solid Dimuth Karunaratne.
At 23 years of age, only two other Pakistan bowlers had achieved the feat of 100 Test wickets – Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.
Shaheen Afridi, who last played a Test match almost a year ago against Sri Lanka and was out of action for some months with multiple injuries, in the process picked his 100th Test wicket.
Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka was the victim, who couldn’t deal with the angle and movement Afridi produced. The 23-year-old added two more wickets in his eight-over long opening spell, squaring up Kusal Mendis for his second before removing the solid Dimuth Karunaratne.
At 23 years of age, only two other Pakistan bowlers had achieved the feat of 100 Test wickets – Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.
- 7/16/2023
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Galle, July 16 (Ians) Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi on Sunday claimed his 100 Test wicket, becoming the 19th player of the Green Shirts to achieve this feat, during his team’s first match against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, here.
Afridi dismissed Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka in the second over of the game to achieve the feat.
The 23-year old officially made a comeback to Test cricket after he opened the bowling for tourists on the day one of the first Test. He is playing in Tests for Pakistan after almost a year since he injured his knee caused by landing awkwardly at boundary trying to stop the ball in the first of the two Tests against Sri Lanka at Galle last year.
The pacer made his international return for the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia in October last year, but twisted that previously-injured right knee in the final,...
Afridi dismissed Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka in the second over of the game to achieve the feat.
The 23-year old officially made a comeback to Test cricket after he opened the bowling for tourists on the day one of the first Test. He is playing in Tests for Pakistan after almost a year since he injured his knee caused by landing awkwardly at boundary trying to stop the ball in the first of the two Tests against Sri Lanka at Galle last year.
The pacer made his international return for the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia in October last year, but twisted that previously-injured right knee in the final,...
- 7/16/2023
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Galle, July 15 (Ians) Left-arm fast-bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi’s return to the Pakistan Test team after a year out due to a knee injury has pleased his captain Babar Azam the most ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting on Sunday at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Afridi will be playing in Tests for Pakistan after almost a year since he injured his right knee caused by landing awkwardly at the boundary trying to stop the ball in the first of the two Tests, co-incidentally against Sri Lanka at Galle last year.
Though he recovered to play the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia last year, Shaheen again twisted that previously-injured right knee in the final against England, ruling him out of the home season.
“I am particularly pleased with the return of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Besides his wicket-taking abilities, his presence always motivates and lifts the side.
Afridi will be playing in Tests for Pakistan after almost a year since he injured his right knee caused by landing awkwardly at the boundary trying to stop the ball in the first of the two Tests, co-incidentally against Sri Lanka at Galle last year.
Though he recovered to play the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia last year, Shaheen again twisted that previously-injured right knee in the final against England, ruling him out of the home season.
“I am particularly pleased with the return of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Besides his wicket-taking abilities, his presence always motivates and lifts the side.
- 7/15/2023
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Hambantota, July 13 (Ians) On his return to the longest format of the game through Pakistan’s upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is eyeing his 100th Test scalp, a milestone which he terms as “a big achievement”.
Afridi will be playing in Tests for Pakistan after almost a year since he injured his knee caused by landing awkwardly at boundary trying to stop the ball in the first of the two Tests against Sri Lanka at Galle last year.
He made his international return for the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia in October last year, but twisted that previously-injured right knee in the final, which saw him miss the home series against England (Tests) and New Zealand (Tests and ODIs).
“I am very excited to be making my Test comeback in the country where I was injured. Injuries are part of an athlete’s life,...
Afridi will be playing in Tests for Pakistan after almost a year since he injured his knee caused by landing awkwardly at boundary trying to stop the ball in the first of the two Tests against Sri Lanka at Galle last year.
He made his international return for the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia in October last year, but twisted that previously-injured right knee in the final, which saw him miss the home series against England (Tests) and New Zealand (Tests and ODIs).
“I am very excited to be making my Test comeback in the country where I was injured. Injuries are part of an athlete’s life,...
- 7/13/2023
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New Delhi, June 27 (Ians) Legendary cricketer Wasim Akram believes Pakistan have enough quality in their ranks to be a major player at this year’s Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Wasim was part of the famous team that helped Pakistan claim their only World Cup title at the McG back in 1992, and the legendary quick thinks a second trophy may come later this year if their best players can remain fit and in form.
Pakistan are led by the No.1-ranked Odi batter in Babar Azam and have an experienced group of players to support him. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman will be among the key batters, while Pakistan can turn to a pace attack that includes Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.
“We have a good side…a very good one-day side and are led by one of the modern-day greats in Babar Azam,” Wasim told the Icc.
Wasim was part of the famous team that helped Pakistan claim their only World Cup title at the McG back in 1992, and the legendary quick thinks a second trophy may come later this year if their best players can remain fit and in form.
Pakistan are led by the No.1-ranked Odi batter in Babar Azam and have an experienced group of players to support him. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman will be among the key batters, while Pakistan can turn to a pace attack that includes Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.
“We have a good side…a very good one-day side and are led by one of the modern-day greats in Babar Azam,” Wasim told the Icc.
- 6/27/2023
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Mumbai, May 28 (Ians) This is a story narrated by a journalist who had covered India’s tour of Pakistan in the 1980s — when the India-Pakistan rivalry was at its peak in Test cricket.
The tours were also known for sharing off-field bonhomie as the players used to stay in the same hotel, and would spend time together at the end of the day’s play.
In between two Test matches in that tour, a party was organised for the Indian cricketers and visiting journos with liquor flowing like water, despite it being banned in Pakistan.
Suddenly, the entire gathering was in chaos as there was a police raid on the premises and everyone was in a panic as consuming alcohol was a taboo and a grave crime in the Islamic nation.
“Suddenly, Imran Khan stepped up, picked up the phone, dialled a number and uttered just two sentences and...
The tours were also known for sharing off-field bonhomie as the players used to stay in the same hotel, and would spend time together at the end of the day’s play.
In between two Test matches in that tour, a party was organised for the Indian cricketers and visiting journos with liquor flowing like water, despite it being banned in Pakistan.
Suddenly, the entire gathering was in chaos as there was a police raid on the premises and everyone was in a panic as consuming alcohol was a taboo and a grave crime in the Islamic nation.
“Suddenly, Imran Khan stepped up, picked up the phone, dialled a number and uttered just two sentences and...
- 5/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New Delhi, May 10 (Ians) Pakistan’s left-handed opener Imam-ul-Haq and New Zealand’s right-arm fast bowler Matt Henry on Wednesday have moved up in the Icc Men’s Odi Player Rankings after putting in notable performances in the recently-concluded five-match series which the hosts’ won 4-1.
Ul-Haq has advanced one slot to fourth position in the batters’ rankings after playing a match-winning knock of 90 in the third Odi. He is still some way away from his career-best ranking of second position, which he achieved in June last year.
The left-hander’s rise is good news for Pakistan as they now have three batters in the top four, with skipper Babar Azam number one in the list and fellow left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman at third place, with South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen sandwiched in between the Pakistan trio at second place.
On the other hand, Henry has inched up...
Ul-Haq has advanced one slot to fourth position in the batters’ rankings after playing a match-winning knock of 90 in the third Odi. He is still some way away from his career-best ranking of second position, which he achieved in June last year.
The left-hander’s rise is good news for Pakistan as they now have three batters in the top four, with skipper Babar Azam number one in the list and fellow left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman at third place, with South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen sandwiched in between the Pakistan trio at second place.
On the other hand, Henry has inched up...
- 5/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Karachi, May 4 (Ians) Debutant allrounder Cole McConchie made a bold unbeaten 64 and Tom Blundell (65) top-scored but their efforts went in vain as a series of errors consigned New Zealand to a 26-run defeat in the third Odi, giving hosts Pakistan an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match Odi series.
Chasing Pakistan’s 287/6. build on superb fifties by opener Imam-ul-Haq (90) and skipper Babar Azam (54) at the National Stadium here, the Black Caps were dismissed for 261 in the last over and suffered their third successive defeat in the series.
After skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field first, Tom Blundell, in his first appearance of the series, top-scored but was one of two unnecessary run-out victims as the tourists made a mess of their run chase.
The opener/wicketkeeper cruised to 65 from 78 balls before taking on the arm of Mohammad Wasim when attempting a second run and falling short.
Chasing Pakistan’s 287/6. build on superb fifties by opener Imam-ul-Haq (90) and skipper Babar Azam (54) at the National Stadium here, the Black Caps were dismissed for 261 in the last over and suffered their third successive defeat in the series.
After skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field first, Tom Blundell, in his first appearance of the series, top-scored but was one of two unnecessary run-out victims as the tourists made a mess of their run chase.
The opener/wicketkeeper cruised to 65 from 78 balls before taking on the arm of Mohammad Wasim when attempting a second run and falling short.
- 5/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Dubai, April 19 (Ians) Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya leaped 13 slots to his career-best 19th in the latest Icc Men’s Test Bowler Rankings released on Wednesday following his 10-wicket haul against Ireland earlier this week.
Jayasuriya’s performance, alongside centuries from teammates captain Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Sadeera Samarawickrama, helped Sri Lanka to achieve a whopping innings and 280-run victory over Ireland in the first of the two-match series in Galle.
Jayasuriya has now jumped his way from 32nd place in the rankings to his personal best 19th place and rating points of 869. In the Ravichandran Ashwin-led bowling list, Ramesh Mendis rose three spaces to 32nd, while Vishwa Fernando gained four places to 59th position.
In the batters’ list, Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne’s 179 runs from 235 balls helped him advance one spot to ninth with 783 points, while Chandimal and Mendis rose to 14th and 42nd respectively.
Jayasuriya’s performance, alongside centuries from teammates captain Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Sadeera Samarawickrama, helped Sri Lanka to achieve a whopping innings and 280-run victory over Ireland in the first of the two-match series in Galle.
Jayasuriya has now jumped his way from 32nd place in the rankings to his personal best 19th place and rating points of 869. In the Ravichandran Ashwin-led bowling list, Ramesh Mendis rose three spaces to 32nd, while Vishwa Fernando gained four places to 59th position.
In the batters’ list, Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne’s 179 runs from 235 balls helped him advance one spot to ninth with 783 points, while Chandimal and Mendis rose to 14th and 42nd respectively.
- 4/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Lahore, April 13 (Ians) Second-rung players from New Zealand that are not injured or involved in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (Ipl) are set to lock horns with a full-strength Pakistan squad in a five-match T20I series, starting with the first game here on Friday.
During the time when the best players of world cricket are involved in Ipl, the New Zealand tour of Pakistan — comprising five T20Is and as many ODIs — promises some riveting international action.
Hosts Pakistan have picked a star-studded T20I squad, boosted by the return of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is all set to play for the first time in international cricket since the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup Final against England in November 2022.
Though he returns to play international cricket after a four-month gap, Afridi has been busy picking up silverware and smashing records in Pakistan. During the recent Pakistan...
During the time when the best players of world cricket are involved in Ipl, the New Zealand tour of Pakistan — comprising five T20Is and as many ODIs — promises some riveting international action.
Hosts Pakistan have picked a star-studded T20I squad, boosted by the return of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is all set to play for the first time in international cricket since the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup Final against England in November 2022.
Though he returns to play international cricket after a four-month gap, Afridi has been busy picking up silverware and smashing records in Pakistan. During the recent Pakistan...
- 4/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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London, March 24 (Ians) English white-ball specialist Tom Abell and Australian short-format expert Tim David emerged as the top picks in the draft for the 2023 edition of The Hundred, England’s domestic limited-balls cricket league.
In the draft held on Thursday night, over 30 male players were picked across eight teams with Welsh Fire roping in Abell while David returned to Southern Brave via their Right-To-Match (Rtm) card.
With new coach Michael Hussey taking charge of affairs after a winless 2022 season, Welsh Fire strengthened their squad significantly by securing the services of Pakistan’s pace duo Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, as well as England all-rounder David Willey.
Domestic players were much in demand as top overseas stars like Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, West Indies’ Ipl legend Kieron Pollard and New Zealand’s Trent Boult went unsold, in some cases due to concerns over their availability for the full season.
Each...
In the draft held on Thursday night, over 30 male players were picked across eight teams with Welsh Fire roping in Abell while David returned to Southern Brave via their Right-To-Match (Rtm) card.
With new coach Michael Hussey taking charge of affairs after a winless 2022 season, Welsh Fire strengthened their squad significantly by securing the services of Pakistan’s pace duo Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, as well as England all-rounder David Willey.
Domestic players were much in demand as top overseas stars like Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, West Indies’ Ipl legend Kieron Pollard and New Zealand’s Trent Boult went unsold, in some cases due to concerns over their availability for the full season.
Each...
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
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New Delhi, March 13 (Ians) All-rounder Shadab Khan will captain Pakistan in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan as the Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) on Monday named a 15-man squad for the three-match T20I series in Sharjah, which is set to commence on March 24.
The board also named Mohammad Yousuf as the interim head and batting coach.
Key players like regular skipper Babar Azam along with along with Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been rested, while Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain and Khushdil Shah failed to find a place in the squad.
These nine players were part of the Pakistan squad that reached the final of the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
Shadab will lead the side that includes four uncapped players — Ihsanullah, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir and Zaman Khan — while Abdullah Shafique, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim...
The board also named Mohammad Yousuf as the interim head and batting coach.
Key players like regular skipper Babar Azam along with along with Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been rested, while Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain and Khushdil Shah failed to find a place in the squad.
These nine players were part of the Pakistan squad that reached the final of the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
Shadab will lead the side that includes four uncapped players — Ihsanullah, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir and Zaman Khan — while Abdullah Shafique, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim...
- 3/13/2023
- by News Bureau
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