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Mohammad Amir’s Toe-Crushing Yorkers Rattle Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris In PSL Match. Watch | Cricket News
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Mohammad Amir’s Toe-Crushing Yorkers Rattle Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris In PSL Match. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Karachi Kings pacer Mohammad Amir was in sublime form during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday. Despite his team falling short in the end, Amir got the ball rolling with three wickets in the powerplay. He dismissed Zalmi openers Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam in the first over, before also getting the better of youngster Saim Ayyub in the third over. Amir gave Haris his marching orders with a toe-crushing yorker, also leaving the Pakistan star injured.He then dismissed Babar in a similar fashion to put Karachi Kings in control of the proceedings. Amir deceived both batters with in-swinging yorkers.Some vintage @iamamirofficial first-over specials to begin the party #SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvKK pic.twitter.com/XMeYIP...
Wasim Akram Loses Cool, Kicks Sofa In Anger After Karachi Kings Lose In PSL. Watch | Cricket News
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Wasim Akram Loses Cool, Kicks Sofa In Anger After Karachi Kings Lose In PSL. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Karachi Kings president, Wasim Akram, lost his cool after his side lost to Multan Sultans by 3 runs in a league match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). The defeat was Karachi's fourth in just five PSL outings so far, with three of those have been while chasing. Losing close encounters while chasing clearly took its toll on Akram as the former Pakistan captain kicked a sofa, which was kept in front of him. The moment was captured on live television, and has gone viral on social media.HAHAHAHAHAH pic.twitter.com/6w727GIhRy— a. (@yoonosenadaa) February 22, 2023After being put into bat, Multan, on the back of captain Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten, posted a total of 196/2 in 20 overs.Rizwan scored an unbeaten 110 off 64, smashing 10 fours and four sixes.He and Shan Masood added ...
“Trying Too Hard…”: Shahid Afridi Finds Shortcomings In Star Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Afridi’s Bowling | Cricket News
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“Trying Too Hard…”: Shahid Afridi Finds Shortcomings In Star Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Afridi’s Bowling | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Shahid Afridi and Shaheen Afridi together.© TwitterKarachi Kings registered a 67-run victory over Lahore Qalandars in their previous Pakistan Super League match on Sunday. Asked to bat first, the Kings posted a total of 185/5 in 20 overs after James Vince smashed 46 off 36 balls. Apart from him, skipper Imad Wasim also scored 35 off 19 balls. Later, Qalandars were bundled out for 118 after Akif Javed took a four-wicket haul. The match turned out to be major disappointment for Qalandars' skipper Shaheen Afridi as the star pacer conceded 39 runs in his four-over spell and could scalp only wicket.Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has pointed out certain mistakes in Shaheen's bowling and stated that the pacer should make use of the bowling crease to his advantage."I ...
“Aggression Should Not Be Shown…”: Babar Azam Reacts On Face-off With Mohammad Amir In PSL | Cricket News
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“Aggression Should Not Be Shown…”: Babar Azam Reacts On Face-off With Mohammad Amir In PSL | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Mohammad Amir and Babar Azam© AFPPakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam's face-off with star pacer Mohammad Amir was a highlight in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) recently. Karachi Kings' pacer Mohammad Amir was hit for a four by Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam on the penultimate ball the sixth over of the game. After that the left-arm pacer bowled a dot delivery and then collected the ball on the follow through. Soon after, Amir vented his frustration out by throwing the ball in anger at Babar's direction.The incident was criticised by several former Pakistan cricketers. Babar, however, stayed calm throughout. He was recently about the incident and the reason behind him being calm."On the field, it's a game between bat and ball, and I only try to focus on my ba...
Pakistan Super League Won’t Be Affected By Terrorist Attack In Karachi: PCB Chief Najam Sethi | Cricket News
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Pakistan Super League Won’t Be Affected By Terrorist Attack In Karachi: PCB Chief Najam Sethi | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi© TwitterThe remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League in Karachi will not be affected by the terrorist attack on the Karachi police chief's office on Friday evening, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi said. Sethi said the matches would continue as presidential security has been in place for the players and officials since the start of the league."The PSL matches will continue as per schedule. All the players are being well looked after," he said. Another board official said the security agencies and government had also given clearance for the PSL matches to continue in Karachi."The incident which happened yesterday is unrelated to the PSL," he said. Two matches of the PSL are scheduled at the National Stadi...
“Bowlers Should Show Aggression…”: Mohammad Amir On Angrily Throwing Ball At Babar Azam’s Direction In PSL Game | Cricket News
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“Bowlers Should Show Aggression…”: Mohammad Amir On Angrily Throwing Ball At Babar Azam’s Direction In PSL Game | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammad Amir throws the ball in anger during a PSL match.© TwitterIt was a match-up that was supposed to light up the Pakistan Super League. Instead, Mohammad Amir's face-off with Babar Azam is making all the wrong noise. In a match between Amir's Karachi Kings and Babar's Peshawar Zalmi, the former was hit for a four by the Pakistan captain on the penultimate ball of the sixth over of the game. After that the left-arm pacer bowled a dot delivery and then collected the ball on the follow through. Soon after, Amir vented out his frustration by throwing the ball at Babar's direction in anger.While Amir returned figures of 0 for 42 in four overs in the match, Babar scored 68 runs off 46 balls.  The fast bowler has now opened up on the incident."It was heat of the moment thing and it...
Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Cleans Ground After Pakistan Super League Game. Internet Impressed. Watch | Cricket News
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Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Cleans Ground After Pakistan Super League Game. Internet Impressed. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Babar Azam can be seen cleaning the stadium.© TwitterPakistan captain Babar Azam recently won ICC's 'Cricketer of the year' 2022 award. The talented batter is currently one of the most consistent performer's in world cricket. He is a batting mainstay for his national team and often Pakistan's performance is almost singularly dependent on how Babar performs. Recently, Babar showed a new aspect of his personality. After a Pakistan Cricket League game between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi, the latter's captain Babar could be seen cleaning the ground along with other players. The gesture impressed the internet.Watch: Pakistan Captain Babar Cleans Ground After Game. Internet Impressedmost humble and down to earth, there is nothing better than babar azam pic.twitter.com/NHwUXlXelW— H...
“Shah Rukh Khan Looking Like Old Is Gold”: Pakistan Star’s Pathaan Reference On Question Over Age | Cricket News
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“Shah Rukh Khan Looking Like Old Is Gold”: Pakistan Star’s Pathaan Reference On Question Over Age | Cricket News

[ad_1] At 41, Shoaib Malik is still going strong. On Tuesday, the former Pakistan captain scored a 34-ball 52 for Karachi Kings against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Though his team lost the match by two runs chasing a target of 200, Malik's performance earned a lot of praise. Ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup, there was a lot of talk regarding the omission of Shoaib Malik from Pakistan's squad. Several cricketers, pointed towards his gave being the reason.However, Malik has maintained his fitness and is scoring runs as well. After his innings, when Malik innings was praised as 'old is gold' by a journalist, Malik replied. "Shah Rukh Khan did a movie recently, he was also looking like ‘old is gold'. We should not put too much emphasis on age. If ...
Mohammad Amir’s Angry Reaction After Getting Hit For Four By Babar Azam In PSL. Watch | Cricket News
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Mohammad Amir’s Angry Reaction After Getting Hit For Four By Babar Azam In PSL. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammad Amir throws the ball in anger during a PSL match.© TwitterPeshawar Zalmi defeated Karachi Kings by a narrow margin of two runs in second match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League season. It was a game for the batters as the National Stadium, Karachi saw a total of 396 runs being scored across the two innings. It was frustrating night for the bowlers as they were taken to the cleaners consistently. A video from the match, which is going viral on social media, better explains what kind of outing it was for majority of the bowlers during the high-scoring contest.Karachi Kings' pacer Mohammad Amir was hit for a four by Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam on the penultimate ball the 6th over of the game. After that the left-arm pacer bowled him a dot delivery and then collected...
“It Was Quite Unfair”: Pakistan Star On Being Left Out Of National Team | Cricket News
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“It Was Quite Unfair”: Pakistan Star On Being Left Out Of National Team | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim said that he was unfairly left out of the team.© AFPEyeing a comeback into the team, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim said he is still trying to figure out as to why he was dropped from the national side, despite performing regularly. Imad, who will lead the Karachi Kings in the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), last played for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in 2021, while his last ODI appearance came way back in 2020 against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi. Ahead of the start of the new PSL season, the 34-year-old said that he was unfairly left out of the Pakistan team."I don't know why I was left out of the team; I don't know why. I was never told about my exclusion from the national side, nor was the media awar...