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Ball Touches Pakistan Star Saim Ayub’s Cap During Nasty On-Field Tumble But No Penalty Given. Here’s Why | Cricket News
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Ball Touches Pakistan Star Saim Ayub’s Cap During Nasty On-Field Tumble But No Penalty Given. Here’s Why | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan star Saim Ayub had an awkward moment on the field while he was running to prevent a ball from crossing the boundary. As Ayub's foot got stuck into the field, a piece uprooted, triggering a scary tumble from the Pakistan star. While no serious damage was done, the ball did touch Ayub's cap in the process. However, the match officials refused to award a 5-run penalty to the Australian team. Cricket Australia later clarified why.Ayub hasn't had the most enjoyable debuts a player would hope, having failed to contribute with the bat while also being at the center of some fielding fumbles. Thankfully, he didn't incur a serious injury despite the nasty tumble on the field.As questions arose on social media about Australia not earning a 5-run penalty despite the ball touching Ayu...
Pakistan Star Reveals How ‘Pee Break’ Earned David Warner A Lifeline In Farewell Test | Cricket News
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Pakistan Star Reveals How ‘Pee Break’ Earned David Warner A Lifeline In Farewell Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan star Agha Salman has revealed how his pee break helped Australia's star opener David Warner earn a lifeline during the third Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground. During Australia's first innings, Warner edged a good length ball which was bowled outside off stump from Pakistan pacer Aamer Jamal. The ball took the outside edge of Warner's willow but debutant Saim Ayub dropped the catch at first slip. After the day's play, Salman revealed that Saim's fielding position was third slip but since he had gone for a pee break, the debutant had to switch his role.Watch it here:The 'pee break' that spared Warner!When you've got to go, you've got to go, but this toilet timing from Salman Ali Agha wasn't ideal for Pakistan #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/sY5Icdq9e7— cricket.com.au (@cricketc...
Babar Azam In Disbelief As Teammate Saim Ayub Drops Absolute Dolly In Slips. Watch | Cricket News
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Babar Azam In Disbelief As Teammate Saim Ayub Drops Absolute Dolly In Slips. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Saim Ayub dropped a sitter in slips© TwitterSince the start of Pakistan's tour of Australia, the visiting team's fielding has been a constant talking point on social media. On Day 2 of the 3rd Test between the two teams, Pakistan star Saim Ayub dropped an absolute sitter in the slips, leaving all of his teammates with a facepalm moment. As Ayub gave Australia opener David Warner a lifeline, fans couldn't resist unleashing memes on social media and trolling Ayub, as well as his team, for the repeated fumbles in the field.Coming out to bat for the last time in his Test career, Warner received a lifeline early into the innings. Pakistan pacer Amer Jamal bowled a brilliant delivery, forcing the veteran Australia to edge the ball into the slips. But, Ayub didn't seem to be prepared as ...
Pakistan To Bring In Uncapped Opener Saim Ayub For 3rd Test vs Australia | Cricket News
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Pakistan To Bring In Uncapped Opener Saim Ayub For 3rd Test vs Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] After defeat in the 2nd Test, Pakistan have lost 16 successive Tests in Australia.© X (Twitter)Pakistan are expected to field the 21-year-old uncapped opener Saim Ayub in the third and final Test against Australia at Sydney, beginning on January 3. After the dismal form of experienced opener Imam-ul-Haq whose slow batting has come under criticism in the Pakistan cricket circles, the word is that the team management has finally decided to take a chance with Ayub. The young southpaw has played eight T20Is this year and is widely regarded as a specialist in this format with just 14 First-Class games under his belt.But with the Pakistan batting struggling in the first two Tests which ended inside four days the team management is ready to take a chance with Ayub.The youngster from Kara...
Pakistan A Star Survives After Rajvardhan Hangargekar’s Costly Error In Emerging Asia Cup Final. Watch | Cricket News
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Pakistan A Star Survives After Rajvardhan Hangargekar’s Costly Error In Emerging Asia Cup Final. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] India A pacer Rajvardhan Hangargekar did a Jasprit Bumrah in the final of Emerging Asia Cup against Pakistan A in Colombo on Sunday. Hangargekar gave a huge reprieve to Pakistan after dismissing Saim Ayub off a no-ball. Ayub, who was batting on 17, mistimed his pull and was caught by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, following a top-edge. India's joy was short-lived as the umpire signalled that Hangargekar had overstepped. His error was reminiscent of Jasprit Bumrah's no-ball in the Champions Trophy final in 2017.Bumrah gave a liefline to Pakistan batter Fakhan Zaman, who went on to score a century. India had lost the match eventually.The only chance in the powerplay was off a no-ball...#ACCMensEmergingTeamsAsiaCup #INDvPAKonFanCode pic.twitter.com/Uv9Zx6GSvh— FanCode (@FanCode) Ju...
Pakistan Thump New Zealand In Babar Azam’s 100th T20I | Cricket News
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Pakistan Thump New Zealand In Babar Azam’s 100th T20I | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan celebrated skipper Babar Azam's 100th international match in the shortest format with a clinical 88-run win in the first T20I against New Zealand in Lahore on Friday. Azam failed with just nine runs but Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub scored 47 runs each and put on a 79-run partnership for the third wicket to anchor Pakistan to 182 all out in 19.5 overs. Fast bowler Haris Rauf, one of five players who returned after being rested in Pakistan's last series against Afghanistan, took career best figures of 4-18 as New Zealand were 94 all out in 15.3 overs.Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim finished with 2-2 in his only over -- taking both his wickets off successive deliveries.Mark Chapman top-scored with 27-ball 34 inclusive of four boundaries and a six while skipper Tom Latham made 24-b...
After Injuring Najibullah Zadran With Bouncer, Ihsanullah’s Heartwarming Post-Match Gesture. Watch | Cricket News
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After Injuring Najibullah Zadran With Bouncer, Ihsanullah’s Heartwarming Post-Match Gesture. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Najibullah Zadran was hit by Ihsanullah's nasty bouncer© TwitterPakistan registered a comfortable 66-run victory over Afghanistan in the third and final T20I of the three-match series on Monday, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Despite ending up on the losing side, it was a moment to celebrate for Afghanistan as the Rashid Khan-led team bagged the series 2-1. Notably, in September 2022, both teams got into an ugly brawl on the same ground during their Asia Cup clash, which eventually led to a riot-like situation in the crowd in Sharjah. However, the fans got to witness a heartfelt moment on Monday as players of both teams exchanged warm hugs and handshakes and greeted each other with love after the match.Amid all these sweet gestures, one thing which won a lot of hearts was when Pa...
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Live Score Updates: Pakistan Win Toss, Opt To Bat Against Afghanistan In Sharjah | Cricket News
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Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Live Score Updates: Pakistan Win Toss, Opt To Bat Against Afghanistan In Sharjah | Cricket News

[ad_1] 1st T20I Live: Shadab Khan-led Pakistan take on Afghanistan in Sharjah.© AFPAFG vs PAK, 1st T20I Live Updates: Pakistan and Afghanistan square off in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium. With big stars like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan rested, designated captain Shadab Khan vowed his new-look side will put up a good fight against a formidable Afghanistan. Pakistan have drafted in top performers from the Pakistan Super League. Batters Saim Ayub and Tayyab Tahir, and fast bowlers Ihsanullah and Zaman Khan are all set to make their debuts, while the likes of Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Azam Khan and Abdullah Shafique have earned recalls. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Updates of the 1st T20I between Afghanistan and P...
“Didn’t Help Team…”: Babar Azam’s Admission On His Form After Peshawar Zalmi’s PSL Exit | Cricket News
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“Didn’t Help Team…”: Babar Azam’s Admission On His Form After Peshawar Zalmi’s PSL Exit | Cricket News

[ad_1] PSL: Babar Azam, who scored 42 off 36 balls,was criticial of his performance.© AFPStar batter Babar Azam expressed disappointment after Peshawar Zalmi failed to reach the final of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). Lahore Qalandars made it to the final of the PSL for the third time in the last four years, after beating the Babar-led Zalmi by four wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Despite enjoying a good season with the bat, Babar, who scored 42 off 36 balls, was criticial of his performance, saying that his form wasn't enough to take his team to the final."It was a good journey, but unfortunately, we couldn't finish. We didn't perform as well as we should have but made a comeback in the second half, and everyone tried to learn and gave their 100 percent. Happy with t...