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Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan Dedicates Cricket World Cup 2023 Win To “Brothers And Sisters In Gaza” | Cricket News
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Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan Dedicates Cricket World Cup 2023 Win To “Brothers And Sisters In Gaza” | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan cricket team star Mohammad Rizwan dedicated his team's record-breaking victory over Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup 2023 to the "brothers and sisters in Gaza" amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis. Rizwan was the top performer for Pakistan on Tuesday as he slammed a brilliant 131 and Abdullah Shafique smashed his maiden ODI century as Pakistan chased down a record target of 345. While Rizwan's knock earned him a lot of praise, users on social media were not pleased with his views regarding the crisis. The users pointed out that he needs to concentrate on cricket and not interfere in world politics while some opined that Indian cricket team stars will never make these kind of statements."This was for our brothers and sisters in Gaza. Happy to contribute in the win. C...
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan Chase Down Highest Target In World Cup History To Beat Sri Lanka | Cricket News
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan Chase Down Highest Target In World Cup History To Beat Sri Lanka | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique clubbed centuries as Pakistan chased down the highest target in World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The diminutive Rizwan overcame leg cramps to score a 121-ball 131 not out while Shafique hit a 103-ball 113 as Pakistan overhauled their 345-run target in 48.2 overs. The victory gives Pakistan two wins in as many games and a huge boost in confidence ahead of their high-profile clash against India in Ahmedabad on Saturday.Highest targets chased down in World Cup history:345 by Pakistan against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad (2023)328 by Ireland against England in Bengaluru (2011)322 by Bangladesh against West Indies in Taunton (2019)319 by Bangladesh against Scotland in Nelson (2015)313 by Sri Lanka against Zimbab...
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“We Face Shaheen, Haris In Nets”: Pak Star Responds To Reporter’s “Bumrah Is Coming Back” Question | Cricket News
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“We Face Shaheen, Haris In Nets”: Pak Star Responds To Reporter’s “Bumrah Is Coming Back” Question | Cricket News

[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah could be selected for Asia Cup, ODI World CupThe countdown for the Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan has begun. It isn't often that the two teams get to face each other in international cricket. The excitement around the contest, hence, is always huge. While there remain about a couple of weeks before the Asia Cup gets underway, Pakistan batter Abdullah Shafique is already facing questions from the press about facing the Indian team. A reporter, in fact, compared the bowling attacks of the two teams and asked Shafique about the benefits of facing the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf in the nets."You face Haris, Naseem, Shaheen in the nets all the time during practice sessions. Do you find it easy when you take on the opposition bowlers the...
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Updated World Test Championship Points Table: Pakistan Remain Top After Sri Lanka Mauling, India In… | Cricket News
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Updated World Test Championship Points Table: Pakistan Remain Top After Sri Lanka Mauling, India In… | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan remain top with a 100 per cent win record so far, ahead of arch rivals India.© AFPSpinner Noman Ali claimed seven wickets on Thursday as Pakistan hammered Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs inside four days of the second Test to sweep the series 2-0. Noman took the first seven wickets, before pacer Naseem Shah took the final three to bowl Sri Lanka out for 188 in the final session in Colombo after Pakistan declared their first innings on 576-5. Abdullah Shafique was the star of the show with his maiden double ton as he and Agha Salman set up a big total for Pakistan in a rain-hit encounter.The win saw Pakistan retain their top spot in the World Test Champions 2023-25 points table.Here's how the WTC Points Table looks after Pakistan's demolition of Sri Lanka:Pakistan rem...
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Abdullah Shafique Double Ton Puts Pakistan In Command Of 2nd Test | Cricket News
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Abdullah Shafique Double Ton Puts Pakistan In Command Of 2nd Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Opener Abdullah Shafique's maiden double century and an unbeaten 132 by Agha Salman put Pakistan in the box seat Wednesday on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka. The tourists reached 563-5 at stumps, leading Sri Lanka by 397 runs in their first innings at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club. Salman and concussion substitute Mohammad Rizwan, on 37, were batting in an unbeaten stand of 95 after Shafique's departure on 201. Salman played attacking cricket to reinforce Pakistan's new aggressive style in this series and reached his second Test ton with a boundary.Shafique led the mammoth reply in response to Sri Lanka's 166 as he put on three century stands including a 124-run sixth-wicket partnership with Salman.Shafique, who began the day on 87, reached 200 in the final sessi...
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Rain Spoils Day Two After Pakistan Take Lead Against Sri Lanka | Cricket News
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Rain Spoils Day Two After Pakistan Take Lead Against Sri Lanka | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan cricket team in action against Sri Lanka in second Test© AFPAbdullah Shafique and skipper Babar Azam steered Pakistan to a 12-run lead but rain halted their charge early on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The tourists were 178-2 after resuming under gloomy skies on 145-2 with Abdullah Shafique, on 87, and skipper Babar Azam, on 28, batting in a stand of 57. Only 43 minutes of play were possible before the downpour began and forced officials to call lunch, tea and finally stumps with the ground fully covered. More rain is predicted on day three and Pakistan, who lead the two-match series 1-0, will depend on an aggressive approach to clinch the series.Shafique and Azam took on the Sri Lankan bowlers with a string of boundaries after a couple of maid...
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After ‘BazBall’ And ‘DravBall’, Pakistan Legend Introduces ‘PakBall’ | Cricket News
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After ‘BazBall’ And ‘DravBall’, Pakistan Legend Introduces ‘PakBall’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan won the first Test against Sri Lanka© AFPThe word “Bazball” has become a massive part of cricket vocabulary in the recent past with the aggressive brand of Test batting finding fans all around the world. The brand of cricket, which is named after England cricket team head coach Brendon McCullum, has been dominating headlines due to the ongoing Ashes series but it looks like there is a new batting style which can be making his debut slowly on the international stage. India's aggressive show against West Indies also saw gave birth to the name 'DravBall', in reference to Rahul Dravid's team. Pakistan have been playing their own aggressive brand of cricket against Sri Lanka and former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has now dubbed it “PakBall”. During the second Test match, Pakistan scor...
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Score Updates: Rain Halts Play But 2-Down Pakistan Solid vs Sri Lanka | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Score Updates: Rain Halts Play But 2-Down Pakistan Solid vs Sri Lanka | Cricket News

[ad_1] SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2, Live: Pakistan will resume at 145/2© AFPSri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day2, Live Updates:Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam are standing strong for 2-down Pakistan on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Earlier in the day, Abrar Ahmed takes a four-wicket haul as Pakistan bundled out Sri Lanka for 166 on Day 1 of the second Test. Apart from Abrar, Naseem Shah took three wickets while Shaheen Afridi scalped one. For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva scored 57 runs. (Live Scorecard)Sri Lanka Playing XI:Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama(w), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan MadushankaPakistan Playing XI:Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-H...
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Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood Propel Pakistan After Bowlers Delight | Cricket News
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Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood Propel Pakistan After Bowlers Delight | Cricket News

[ad_1] Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood smashed half-centuries to help Pakistan take the opening day honours after they bundled out Sri Lanka for 166 in the second Test on Monday. Pakistan, who lead the two-match series 1-0, reached 145-2 at stumps, trailing Sri Lanka by 21 runs in Colombo. Shafique, on 74, and skipper Babar Azam, on eight, were at the crease when bad light stopped play for the day. Shafique put on a second-wicket stand of 108 with the left-handed Masood, who made 51, to put Sri Lanka on the backfoot with their attacking play. Bowlers set up Pakistan's dominance after leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed and fast bowler Naseem Shah shared seven wickets between them to dismiss the hosts in the second session.In reply, Imam-ul-Haq fell early for six, but Shafique and Masood hit back w...
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Pakistan Fight Back After England Set Stiff Second Test Target | Cricket News
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Pakistan Fight Back After England Set Stiff Second Test Target | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan's Saud Shakeel and Imam-ul-Haq hit fighting half-centuries on Sunday to foil England's seam and pace attack and set up an exciting finish to the second Test in Multan. Set a challenging 355 runs for victory, Pakistan ended the third day at 198-4, needing another 157 with two full days remaining. With reverse swing helping the fast bowlers, England derailed Pakistan's start of 66 without loss with three wickets for just 17 runs. But Haq (60) and Shakeel (54 not out) led a remarkable 156-minute fightback during their stand of 108 for the fourth wicket before Jack Leach had the former caught at slip three overs before stumps.Haq, who came in at number five instead of opening the innings following hamstring treatment, hit seven boundaries.Allrounder Faheem Ashraf, promoted to...
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