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“Keshav Maharaj Told Me…”: South Africa Star Opens Up About Crucial DRS Call Against Pakistan In Cricket World Cup 2023 | Cricket News

Tabraiz Shamsi was palpably relieved after surviving a close leg before appeal on 'Umpire's Call' as that one major decision as all but brought curtains on Pakistan's Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign after a one-wicket defeat to South Africa, their fourth on trot in the tournament. Chasing 271, the Proteas were down to the final pair, and Shamsi faced a strong LBW appeal off Haris Rauf's bowling, which was given not out by the on-field umpire. As a convinced Rauf opted for the review, it was the 'Umpire's Call' that handed Shamsi the much-needed lifeline by the barest of margins, which somewhat proved to be the decisive factor in the encounter."When I walked down the wicket, Keshav (Maharaj) told me that it was sliding down the wicket. So, I felt cool about it," he told reporters after t...
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“Massive Mistake From Our Captain”: Pakistan Great Slams Babar Azam After South Africa Defeat In Cricket World Cup 2023 | Cricket News

Babar Azam during Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa© X (formerly Twitter)Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram criticised skipper Babar Azam after the team slumped to narrow defeat against South Africa in Cricket World Cup 2023. South Africa lost wickets in a heap after a solid start to the run chase but Pakistan were not able to break the final wicket partnership between Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj. With the pacers completing their entire quota of overs, Babar gave the ball to Mohammad Nawaz but he ended up conceding a crucial boundary that clinched the game for South Africa. While Babar was seen shouting at Nawaz after the match, Akram said that although people will blame the bowler, the responsibility will actually fall on the skipper Babar."There were a co...
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“Jai Shree Hanuman”: Keshav Maharaj’s Post After Win Over Pakistan In Cricket World Cup 2023 Wins Internet | Cricket News

Keshav Maharaj in action during Cricket World Cup 2023© AFPSouth Africa cricketer Keshav Maharaj took to social media to share a very special message following a thrilling victory over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday. Maharaj stitched together a crucial last-wicket partnership with Tabraiz Shamsi and ended up hitting the winning runs against Mohammad Nawaz. The match went down to the wire as South Africa lost wickets in a heap after a solid start but Maharaj kept his calm to clinch the win. "In God I Trust what a special result by the boys, awesome to see the performances from shamsi90 & aidenmarkram Jai Shree Hanuman," he posted on Instagram.South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling one-wicket win and move closer to the semi-finals o...
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Babar Azam Loses Cool On Mohammad Nawaz After Defeat Against South Africa In Cricket World Cup 2023 Thriller – Watch | Cricket News

Babar Azam during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa© X (formerly Twitter)Babar Azam lost his cool on Mohammad Nawaz after Pakistan were narrowly defeated by South Africa in Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday. Pakistan came agonisingly close to clinching the match but the last wicket pair of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi were able to eke out a memorable win for the Proteas. With the pacers all bowled out, Babar handed the ball to spinner Nawaz and he was not able to take the all-important final wicket. He was slammed for a boundary by Maharaj as Pakistan's Cricket World Cup dreams were dealt a massive blow. After the match, Babar was caught shouting at Nawaz and the video of their interaction has gone viral on social media.South Africa survived a late charge from Pa...
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan’s Comedy Of Errors In Fielding As Wayward Throw Hits Mohammad Nawaz – Watch | Cricket News

Pakistan and South African players during their Cricket World Cup 2023 clash© X (formerly Twitter)Pakistan cricket team's fielding has been criticised heavily during the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 and they once again suffered a comedy of errors during the match against South Africa on Friday. Temba Bavuma played the ball softly towards mid-on and went for a quick single. The fielder Agha Salman collected the ball but Mohammad Rizwan's call for him to throw it resulted in a wayward throw towards the bowler's end. The throw was far away from the stumps and it ended up hitting the bowler Mohammad Nawaz who looked in pain as the commentators were left in splits following the incident.Left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi grabbed four wickets as South Africa bowled out Pakistan for 270.The 33-...
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“Cannot Select Kuldeep Yadav…”: Inzamam-ul-Haq’s Doosra On India vs Pakistan Spin Debate Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 | Cricket News

Pakistan cricket team chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq had a clear reply for a reporter who compared the statistics of Pakistan spinners with that of Kuldeep Yadav during the Cricket World Cup 2023 squad announcement. Pakistan went with Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan as their main spin options and the reporter compared their statistics with Kuldeep following a disappointing show at the Asia Cup 2023. In response, Inzamam said that the statistics were all correct but he could not select Kuldeep for the Pakistan cricket team as he plays for India - a response that left everyone in the room laughing.“You have come up with some good stats on both bowlers but let me say that I cannot select Kuldeep Yadav…for me that's an issue as he is from another team,” he told the reporters."We have selected...
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“Jaan Ke Single Karaya…”: Babar Azam Yells At Mohammad Nawaz During Pakistan’s 2nd ODI Against New Zealand. Watch

Pakistan tasted a heavy loss against New Zealand on Wednesday in the second ODI of a three-match series. Opener Devon Conway hit a sparkling century to help New Zealand achieve a convincing 79-run win. The series is now level at 1-1. The left-handed batter Conway scored 101 and captain Kane Williamson made 85 before a collapse which saw New Zealand lose nine wickets for 78 runs and restricted them to 261 all out in 49.5 overs.Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals and despite a fighting 79 from skipper Babar Azam, the home team were dismissed for 182 to leave the three-match series tied at 1-1.There was one incident when Babar appeared to lose his cool on Muhammad Nawaz, who was Pakistan's best bowler with a four-wicket haul. "Jaan Ke Single Karaya na (you deliberately gave the sing...
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Pakistan Star’s Absolute Ripper Cleans Up Kane Williamson In 2nd ODI, Watch | Cricket News

The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi, ended in the favour of the visitors on Tuesday as the three-match series is now levelled at 1-1. After opting to bat first, New Zealand posted a total of 261 with Devon Conway smashing a ton off 92 balls. In reply, Pakistan were bundled out for 182 despite skipper Babar Azam playing a knock of 79 runs. In the match, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson also played a crucial role with the bat as he scored 85 runs off 100 deliveries. However, his dismissal became one of the major highlights of the night after he fell prey to spinner Mohammad Nawaz.In the 35th over of the visitors' innings, Williamson tried to play a defensive shot on Nawaz's spinning delivery. However, the ball spun away and went on to rattle the off-stump. During...
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“If That Nawaz Ball Had Turned…”: R Ashwin Makes Cheeky Retirement Remark After India vs Pakistan Thriller | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on the left delivery from Mohammad Nawaz© TwitterVirat Kohli was undoubtedly the hero for the Indian team but Ravichandran Ashwin's performance on the final two balls under pressure also deserves plenty of applause. Ashwin walked in to bat when India were needing 2 runs from 1 ball. Instead of trying something dramatic, he decided to leave the ball bowled by Mohammad Nawaz, helping India earn an extra run through wide. In a video that was shared on BCCI.TV, Ashwin made a cheeky retirement remark while contemplating 'what if that Nawaz ball had turned'.The Indo-Pak contest turned out to be a nail-biter that saw many twists and turns in the game. With India needing 16 runs to win from the last 6 balls, Pakistan needed a big performance from Mohammad Nawaz...
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The Moment When Zimbabwe Beat Pakistan In Last-Ball Thriller. Watch | Cricket News

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Shaheen Afridi is run out as Pakistan lose by a run to Zimbabwe© AFPZimbabwe stunned Pakistan on Thursday in a Group 2 encounter of the ICC T20 World Cup at the Optus Stadium in Perth, edging the Asian giants by a solitary run in the end. Pakistan made heavy weather of chasing the 131-run target, losing wickets at regular intervals. Shan Masood (44) held the innings together but his dismissal brought the lower order batters in and that worked in favour of Zimbabwe.Sikandar Raza was the star bowler, picking up three key wickets. Brad Evans bowled the crucial last over in which he managed to defend 11 runs in the final over.Mohammad Nawaz was the man on whom Pakistan was depending to bail them out of a tough spot and he almost delivered, hitting a crucial six in the ...