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‘He Is Three-dimensional Like Ravindra Jadeja’: Matthew Hayden’s Massive Praise For Pakistan Cricketer | Cricket News
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‘He Is Three-dimensional Like Ravindra Jadeja’: Matthew Hayden’s Massive Praise For Pakistan Cricketer | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Ravindra Jadeja© AFPRavindra Jadeja is undoubtedly one of the finest all-rounders in the world. Making his debut in 2009, Jadeja has played 174 ODIs, 64 T20Is, and 65 Tests and has taken 510 wickets. Apart from shinning with the ball, Jadeja has also scored a whopping total of 5689 international runs. During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Trophy against Australia, earlier this year, the 34-year all-rounder emerged as joint Player of the Series with Ravichandran Ashwin. Despite all these heroics, former Australia Matthew Hayden went on to compare Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan with Jadeja.On being asked to pick Pakistan's main spinner for the upcoming ODI World Cup, Hayden called Shadab a "three-dimensional" player like Jadeja and praised him for having variations in hi...
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For Shadab Khan, Even If Pakistan Lose To India At 2023 World Cup, It’ll Be ‘Win-Win’ If This Happens | Cricket News
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For Shadab Khan, Even If Pakistan Lose To India At 2023 World Cup, It’ll Be ‘Win-Win’ If This Happens | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Shadab Khan and Virat Kohli from an India-Pakistan game.© AFPFrom the day the 2023 World Cup schedule was announced, all eyes are on the India-Pakistan clash. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October. The tournament will begin with holders England taking on New Zealand on October 5 at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, which will also host the final. The schedule was announced after weeks of delay due to Pakistan's earlier refusal to travel to India, but a compromise was reached when Pakistan agreed to host a hybrid-model Asia Cup in September.Pakistan star player has made an interesting comment on the clash. "Playing against India comes with a different sense of joy. The pressure overall is also different. Now when...
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Babar Azam “Still Doesn’t Know How To Do Captaincy”: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Scathing Remark | Cricket News
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Babar Azam “Still Doesn’t Know How To Do Captaincy”: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Scathing Remark | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kamran Akmal has questioned captain Babar Azam's leadership credentials.© AFPPakistan squandered a 2-0 lead against New Zealand in the recently concluded five-match T20I series as the visitors fought their way back to level the series 2-2. After the fourth T20I was called off due to a hailstorm in Rawalpindi, New Zealand secured a comprehensive win in the fifth and final T20I to level the series. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned captain Babar Azam's leadership credentials.Akmal lashed out at Babar by saying that even after four years of being captain, he still doesn't know how to handle situations."Speaking of their mistakes, they deflect and accuse us of criticism. But our focus is on their captaincy, not their performance. We're not blind to their ...
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Pakistan And New Zealand Enter World Cup Mode With ODI Series | Cricket News
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Pakistan And New Zealand Enter World Cup Mode With ODI Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan and New Zealand contest a five-match one-day series starting on Thursday in Rawalpindi which serves as crucial build-up to the World Cup. The series offers both sides the opportunity to feel out each other's strengths and weaknesses ahead of the World Cup in India in October-November. The Black Caps shocked the home side by squaring a preceding five-match Twenty20 series 2-2 despite missing eight players -- including skipper Kane Williamson -- due to the ongoing Indian Premier League or injury.Under stand-in skipper Tom Latham, New Zealand adapted to the conditions skillfully, roaring back from 2-0 down to win the third and fifth matches, with the fourth abandoned after rain.Middle-order batter Mark Chapman has been added to the ODI squad after blazing 290 for just one di...
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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...
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Shadab Leads Pakistan’s Consolation T20I Win, Afghanistan Take Series | Cricket News
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Shadab Leads Pakistan’s Consolation T20I Win, Afghanistan Take Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Stand-in skipper Shadab Khan gave an allround performance to guide Pakistan to a consolation 66-run win in the third and final Twenty20 international in Sharjah on Monday but Afghanistan take the series 2-1. Having lost the first two match by six and seven wickets respectively, Pakistan's new-look side posted a strong 182-7 in 20 overs before restricting Afghanistan to 116 in 18.4 overs. Opener Saim Ayub led an improved batting show as Pakistan scored 182-7 after their below-par 92-9 and 130-6 in the first two matches.Shadab then became the first Pakistani and seventh bowler overall to complete 100 T20I wickets in his 87th match, claiming 3-13.Afghanistan were never in hunt for the stiff target as fiery pacer Ihsanullah dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz (18) and Karim Janat (nought) be...
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“People Criticise Babar…”: Shadab Khan’s Explosive Take On Afghanistan Loss | Cricket News
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“People Criticise Babar…”: Shadab Khan’s Explosive Take On Afghanistan Loss | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sharjah :Pakistan stand-in skipper and all-rounder Shadab Khan believes plenty of positives will come from his side's series loss to Afghanistan and the consistent efforts of experienced absentees Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will be further appreciated when the star duo return to the national setup and said that there is always a "sword hanging over them of strike rate". Afghanistan stunned Pakistan by claiming their second victory and securing the three-match T20I series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Babar and Rizwan were rested for the ongoing three-game series against Afghanistan in Sharjah as a host of players with less experience and fewer credentials were given a chance to shine in the absence of the ultra-reliable top-order pair.The results from the opening two g...
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“People Criticise Babar…”: Shadab Khan’s Explosive Take On Afghanistan Loss | Cricket News
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“People Criticise Babar…”: Shadab Khan’s Explosive Take On Afghanistan Loss | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sharjah :Pakistan stand-in skipper and all-rounder Shadab Khan believes plenty of positives will come from his side's series loss to Afghanistan and the consistent efforts of experienced absentees Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will be further appreciated when the star duo return to the national setup and said that there is always a "sword hanging over them of strike rate". Afghanistan stunned Pakistan by claiming their second victory and securing the three-match T20I series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Babar and Rizwan were rested for the ongoing three-game series against Afghanistan in Sharjah as a host of players with less experience and fewer credentials were given a chance to shine in the absence of the ultra-reliable top-order pair.The results from the opening two g...
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Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Score Updates: Rashid Khan And Co. Eye Series Win, Pakistan Aim To Bounce Back | Cricket News
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Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Score Updates: Rashid Khan And Co. Eye Series Win, Pakistan Aim To Bounce Back | Cricket News

[ad_1] Afg vs Pak, 2nd T20I Live: Afghanistan had won the first game by six wickets.© TwitterAfghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Leading the three-match T20I series 1-0, Afghanistan will face Pakistan in the second T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Rashid Khan-led side will be eyeing a series win, while Shadab Khan and Co. will aim to bounce back. Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi guided Afghanistan to a six-wicket win over a new-look Pakistan in the first match. Nabi took 2 for 12 and was ably assisted by Mujeeb Ur Rahman (2 for 9) and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi (2 for 13) to restrict Pakistan to 92 for 9 in 20 overs after they won the toss and batted at the same venue. Nabi then kept his cool with a cautious run-a-ball 38 not out and added 53 for the unbroken fifth...
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“You Have No Clue”: Ex-Pakistan Captain Slams Shadab Khan After Afghanistan Loss | Cricket News
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“You Have No Clue”: Ex-Pakistan Captain Slams Shadab Khan After Afghanistan Loss | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ex-Pakistan captain Salman Butt criticised Shadab for his inability to read the pitch© AFPFollowing Pakistan's defeat to Afghanistan in the first T20I on Friday, Shadab Khan, who is leading the team in the absence of Babar Azam, has come under scathing criticism from former players. With five key players -- skipper Babar, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf rested for the series -- Pakistan handed T20I debuts to batters Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir and fast bowlers Ihsanullah and Zaman Khan. However, Pakistan were restricted to 92/9 in 20 overs after electing to bat.In reply, Mohammad Nabi guided Afghanistan to a six-wicket win over, hitting an unbeaten 38 off as many delivery on a spin-friendly track at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.Former Pakistan captain ...
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