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Former Pakistan Captain Azhar Ali Applies For NCA Director’s Post | Cricket News
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Former Pakistan Captain Azhar Ali Applies For NCA Director’s Post | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Azhar Ali© AFPPakistan's former Test and ODI captain Azhar Ali has applied for the post of Director of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore, according to sources. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited applications for the post of Director NCA and a reliable source confirmed that Azhar had not only applied but also shown keen interest in taking up the job. “The PCB is also happy that Azhar has shown interest because of his cricket and educational background,” the source said.Azhar retired from international cricket last year and since then has been playing first class cricket and is presently in Pakistan for a departmental tournament.Azhar has played 97 Tests and 53 ODIs and has the experience of 263 first class matches. The PCB will appoint an NCA Director...
Pakistan Star Hits Dead Ball For Four During County Match, Apologises Later. Watch | Cricket News
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Pakistan Star Hits Dead Ball For Four During County Match, Apologises Later. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Azhar Ali hit a head ball for a four during Country game.© TwitterAzhar Ali hilariously hit a rolling ball during a County Championship Division Two match between Worcestershire and Sussex. The game that ended in a draw caught attention for Ali's action. However, the Pakistan batter was quick to aplogise after his act. During the second innings of Worcestershire, Azhar was batting at the score of 91 when Sussex pacer Henry Crocombe got the ball slipped away from his hand right before he could have delivered it. The ball then went rolling outside the pitch, however, Azhar reached to the delivery and hit it for a four.Umpire was quick to inform Azhar that it was a dead ball and the batter apologised for his act after that.Watch the video here:Describe this...#WeAreWorcestershire pic...
Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Pakistan Eye Consolation Win In Azhar Ali’s Swansong | Cricket News
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Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Pakistan Eye Consolation Win In Azhar Ali’s Swansong | Cricket News

[ad_1] PAK vs ENG, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live: Pakistan eye consolation win Azhar Ali's swansong.© AFPPAK vs ENG, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Having already conceded the series, after defeats in the first two games, Pakistan now look to salvage some pride when they take on England in the third and final Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. Leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed will become England's youngest-ever Test cricketer when the Karchi Test begins. On the other hand, Pakistan's Azhar Ali will make his last appearance in the whites, having announced his retirement on the eve of the third Test. (Live Scorecard)Here are the Live Updates of Day 1 of the 3rd Test Match between Pakistan and England straight from National Stadium, KarachiFeatured Video Of The DayMessi Vs Mbappe: A Mouthwatering Contes...
Azhar Ali To Retire From Test Cricket After England Series | Cricket News
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Azhar Ali To Retire From Test Cricket After England Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Pakistan captain and one of their premier batters Azhar Ali has decided to retire from Test cricket after the third and final match of the ongoing series against England starting at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. The 37-year-old Azhar has so far scored 7097 runs from 96 Tests at an average of 42.49. He has 19 centuries and 35 fifties to his credit with unbeaten 302 against West Indies in a day-night game being his highest score in the format. He also has eight Test wickets to his name.He has represented Pakistan in 53 ODIs and 49 T20Is, scoring 1895 and 985 runs respectively."It has been a great honour and privilege for me to represent my country at the highest level. Deciding on when to call it a day is always tough, but, after contemplating deeply, I realise...