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“Koi Pachtawa Nahi Hai”: Babar Azam Gives Sharp Reply To Reporter On Question About Sarfaraz Ahmed. Watch
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“Koi Pachtawa Nahi Hai”: Babar Azam Gives Sharp Reply To Reporter On Question About Sarfaraz Ahmed. Watch

[ad_1] Babar Azam in press conference after 2nd Test against Pakistan© AFPMaking a memorable comeback to the Pakistan cricket team, Sarfaraz Ahmed grabbed the opportunity given to him by both hands in the Test series against New Zealand. In what was his first Test series after 4 years, Sarfaraz emerged as Pakistan's top-scoring batter and also scored a memorable match-saving century in the Karachi fixture. After the series, when Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was asked if he had any 'regrets' over not seeing Sarfaraz be a part of the team over such a long period, he gave a no-nonsense reply.Sarfaraz's return to the Pakistan cricket team came as a result of the changes that took place in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). After Najam Sethi came in as the board chairman, Shahid Afridi was name...
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“Hiding Their Faces”: Ex-Pakistan Star On Team Management Which Dropped Sarfaraz Ahmed | Cricket News
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“Hiding Their Faces”: Ex-Pakistan Star On Team Management Which Dropped Sarfaraz Ahmed | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sarfaraz Ahmed scored his 4th Test ton in the Karachi match against New Zealand© AFPIn the second Test against New Zealand in Karachi, Pakistan's last pair Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed survived 21 balls in fading light on Friday while Sarfaraz Ahmed hit a fighting century to script a sensational draw. New Zealand were in sight of a series-clinching victory but Sarfaraz's career-best 118 played a crucial role in helping Pakistan draw the game. He scored his fourth Test century, first in eight years, to mark a memorable comeback in the format.After being picked over Mohammad Rizwan in the team, Sarfaraz repaid the trust shown as he scored 335 runs in the two-match series. Wishes and praises poured in for Sarfaraz for his gritty knock in the second Test.Former Pakistan spinner Danish ...
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“Jase Ye Mujhe Mila Ho”: Mohammad Rizwan Reacts On Sarfaraz Ahmed After Heroics In Tests vs New Zealand | Cricket News
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“Jase Ye Mujhe Mila Ho”: Mohammad Rizwan Reacts On Sarfaraz Ahmed After Heroics In Tests vs New Zealand | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sarfaraz Ahmed went to register brilliant knocks of 78 and 118 in the second Test.© AFPPakistan took a sigh of relief after the second Test against New Zealand ended in a draw on Day 5. Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed remained unbeaten at the crease after the bad light abruptly ended the game, at a time when the hosts needed 15 runs to win with only one wicket in hand. Pakistan were miles away from chasing the mammoth target of 319 but it was wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed's century, which completely changed the phase of the game. Safaraz, who made his comeback to the national side in the first Test against New Zealand, did full justice to his role as he smashed 86 runs. He went to register brilliant knocks of 78 and 118 in the second Test.The former Pakistan skipper has been rece...
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Babar Azam “Doesn’t Have Cricketing Sense”: Former Pakistan Star Criticises Skipper | Cricket News
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Babar Azam “Doesn’t Have Cricketing Sense”: Former Pakistan Star Criticises Skipper | Cricket News

[ad_1] Babar Azam failed to get big scores in the 2nd Test against NZ© AFPSarfaraz Ahmed became a hero of Pakistan after the 35-year old cricketer smashed a ton during the second Test against New Zealand on Friday. Sarfaraz's knock helped the hosts end the match with a draw after bad light abruptly stopped the game in Karachi. This resulted in the two-match series ending 0-0 with the teams sharing the trophy. As the series turned out to be a memorable outing for Sarfaraz, who was also declared as the Player of the Series, it became another nightmare for skipper Babar Azam as he could not live up to the expectations of the fans.Babar, who played a massive knock of 161 runs in the first innings of the first Test, failed to repeat his heroics and fetched low scores like 14, 24, and 27 in th...
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“Happy For Sarfaraz But…”: Shahid Afridi’s Big Statement On Pakistan’s Wicket-Keeper Choice | Cricket News
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“Happy For Sarfaraz But…”: Shahid Afridi’s Big Statement On Pakistan’s Wicket-Keeper Choice | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of former Pakistan captain and current interim chief selector Shahid AfridiPakistan managed to draw the second Test match against New Zealand and most of the credit for that goes to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, as he played a gem of a knock to help his team not just avoid defeat but also come within striking distance of winning the match. Sarfaraz scored 118 runs, his fourth Test century to guide Pakistan out of trouble as they were tottering at 80/5 at one time, as the series ended in a 0-0 draw.Immediately after the match, Pakistan's interim chief selector Shahid Afridi congratulated Sarfaraz for his innings but made it clear that it was Mohammad Rizwan who was the team's number one choice for white-ball cricket.“I'm very happy that Saifi has made a comeback and giv...
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Test Cricket Trends On Twitter After Exciting Finish To Pakistan vs New Zealand Match In Karachi | Cricket News
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Test Cricket Trends On Twitter After Exciting Finish To Pakistan vs New Zealand Match In Karachi | Cricket News

[ad_1] The previous best winning chase in a Test in Pakistan was 314 by the home team vs Australia.© TwitterPakistan's last pair Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed survived 21 balls in fading light after Sarfaraz Ahmed scored a fighting ton as the hosts denied New Zealand a win in the second and final Test at the National Stadium in Karchi. New Zealand were in sight of a series-clinching victory after dismissing Sarfaraz on 118. However, Naseem (15 not out) and Abrar (7 not out) Pakistan to 304/9 in pursuit of a 319-run target before the on-field umpires declared the lights unfeasible to continue with three overs remaining.After the second game between Pakistan and New Zealand ended in a sensational draw, fans flooded Twitter to hail the beauty of Test cricket.This is peak Test cricket at Karac...
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Sarfaraz Ahmed Foils New Zealand To Salvage Draw In Second Test | Cricket News
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Sarfaraz Ahmed Foils New Zealand To Salvage Draw In Second Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan's last pair Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed survived 21 balls in fading light Friday while Sarfaraz Ahmed hit a fighting century to deprive New Zealand of a victory, bringing the second Test to a sensational draw in Karachi. New Zealand were in sight of a series-clinching victory after dismissing Sarfaraz for a career-best 118 with 39 balls remaining in the match. But as dusk settled, Naseem scored 15 and Ahmed seven to guide Pakistan to 304-9 in pursuit of a 319-run target when umpires Alex Wharf and Aleem Dar declared the light unfeasible to continue with three overs remaining.The two-match series ended 0-0 after the first Test -- also in Karachi -- ended in a draw, depriving New Zealand of their first series win in Pakistan for 53 years.New Zealand took the second new ball...
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Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Ahmed Slams Century, Wife’s Reaction In Stand Goes Viral. Watch | Cricket News
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Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Ahmed Slams Century, Wife’s Reaction In Stand Goes Viral. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sarfaraz Ahmed's wife and his family members got emotional after he completed his ton.© TwitterFormer Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is going through a purple patch since making his return to the Test side for the just-concluded series against New Zealand. In the second Test, which ended in a draw after a thrilling final day on Friday in Karachi, Sarfaraz scored his fourth Test century, ending his 8-year wait for a ton in the longest format of the game. After being picked over Mohammad Rizwan in the team, Sarfaraz repaid the trust shown by the team as he scored 335 runs in the two-match series.In the fourth innings of the second Test, Sarfaraz scored a brilliant century as Pakistan avoided yet another home Test series defeat.Sarfaraz's wife and his family members got emotional af...
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Pakistan Dressing Room Can’t Keep Calm After Sarfaraz Ahmed Hits Century. Watch | Cricket News
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Pakistan Dressing Room Can’t Keep Calm After Sarfaraz Ahmed Hits Century. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan captain Babar Azam and teammates applaud Sarfaraz AhmedSarfaraz Ahmed lit up the final day of the second Test between Pakistan and New Zealand as he scored a classy century to help the hosts draw the match. Sarfaraz lifted Pakistan from 80/5 on the final day as he strung together key partnerships with Saud Shakeel and Salman Agha to bring the hosts within striking distance of a win from a near hopeless situation.The century was Sarfaraz's 4th in Test cricket and it came in a series in which he was making his comeback. Sarfaraz was adjudged Player of the match and Player of the series for his contributions with the bat.Watch Video: Babar Azam and entire Pakistan team stands up applauds after Sarfaraz slams centuryApplause from the dressing room for a terrific knock 🙌#PAKvN...
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Updated WTC Points Table After Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd Test Ends In Pulsating Draw | Cricket News
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Updated WTC Points Table After Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd Test Ends In Pulsating Draw | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sarfaraz Ahmed scored a century on day 5 of 2nd Test vs New Zealand© AFPA sporting declaration by New Zealand captain Tim Southee on the fourth evening of the 2nd Test against Pakistan set up a grand finish to the match and the series at Lahore. Pakistan came into the final day having lost two wickets without any runs on the board and the target of 319 runs looked a far away planet at that point.The wickets of Imam-Ul-Haq, Shan Masood and Babar Azam left the hosts at 80/5 and at that point it seemed like all was lost for the hosts.But one man was not ready to throw the towel in and he was former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. Sarfaraz stringed together a century stand with Saud Shakeel and followed it up with another stand of 70 runs with Salman Agha to take Pakistan close to a famous wi...
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