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“Aaj Tu Race Har Gaya Na”: Shoaib Akhtar Quips Harbhajan Singh. This Is His Reply | Cricket News

Growing up as cricket fans in the subcontinent, we've all come across tales of the fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan. From the days of Sunil Gavaskar and Javed Miandad to the iconic duels of batting great Sachin Tendulkar and express pacer Shoaib Akhtar, both teams have had some epic matchups over the years. However, the former players from both camps have also spoken about their bonds with each other off the field. Akhtar has often narrated tales of his bromance with several Indian players, including spinner Harbhajan Singh. Speaking of bromance, Akhtar and Harbhajan recently c...
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Virender Sehwag, Shoaib Akhtar Engage In Hilarious Banter Over Pakistan Icon’s Run Up. Watch | Cricket News

Two icons of the game, Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar entertained fans in their on way during their active days. But, as retired cricketers, Sehwag and Akhtar continue to give fresh doses of entertainment to fans through their banter. In a video shared by Akhtar on social media, Sehwag could be seen making fun of the former Pakistan star's run-up. Sehwag and Akhtar, despite playing for two rival teams, have excellent camaraderie with each other, and it was visible in the video shared by the latter. "Hamaray pyaray Viru bhai @virendersehwag yeh batatay huay k mera lamba run up ko kitn...
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‘Tum Sabke Liye Mai Akela..’: Virender Sehwag’s Banter Leaves Pakistan Trio In Splits | Cricket News

Virender Sehwag's banter with Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar© InstagramLegendary Indian cricket team batter Virender Sehwag is well known for his hilarious comments on social media and this time, he came up with a hilarious banter with the Pakistan trio of Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar. The four famous cricketers, along with Sehwag's former teammate Harbhajan Singh who also featured in the video, are part of the World ILT20 commentary panel and in a sneak peek video released on social media that has gone viral, all five of them were seen taking shots at each other in a friendly manner.The legendary Pakistan pacer trio was trying to joke with Sehwag when he came up with a brilliant line - “Tum sabke liye mai akela hi kaafi hoon (I am enough for all of you)".Ear...
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‘Tell Suryakumar Yadav It’s An ODI’ To Stop Him: Shoaib Akhtar’s Post Criticized By Netizens | Cricket News

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar trolled India's star batter Suryakumar Yadav post his match-winning knock against Australia in the first T20I in Visakhapatnam. Akhtar shared a reported conversation between former India captain Ravi Shastri and ex-Australia opener Matthew Hayden on Friday. In the reported interaction, Shastri praised Suryakumar's performance and asked Hayden about what could stop the batter. To this, Hayden replied that tell him it's an ODI game. The post from Akhtar was criticised heavily by the netizens."This was hilarious HaydosRavi Shastri: 'How do you stop Suryakumar Yadav when he is in this top form?'Matthew Hayden: 'Tell him its an ODI !!'," wrote Akhtar on X, formerly known as Twitter.This was hilarious Haydos@RaviShastriOfc: "How do you stop Suryakumar Yadav...
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How Hardik Pandya ‘Sends Off’ Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma From Indian Cricket Team Is The Question: Pakistan Great | Cricket News

File photo of Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.© AFPAfter India's heartbreaking World Cup final defeat to Australia last week, the biggest topic of discussion has been the future of veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in T20Is. With the T20 World Cup to be held next year, Team India is set to enter a transition phase. Reports have claimed that head coach Rahul Dravid is unlikely to continue extend his contract, with Rohit also unlikely to feature in the shortest format. While there was no mention of Kohli in those reports, the former India captain has also not played a T20I in over an year.Over the past 12 months, Hardik Pandya has led the team in T20Is, which is an indication that he is likely to continue with the same going forward.Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feel...
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On Australia’s World Cup Triumph, Pakistan Great’s ‘Pitch’ Swipe At ‘Timid’ India | Cricket News

The Cricket World Cup final is over and the analysis of Indian cricket team's loss has already started. Despite being the best team in the Cricket World Cup 2023 till the semi-final stage, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team could not pass the final hurdle and lost to Australia. Both in the bowling and batting departments, the Pat Cummins-led Australia were the better side. India failed to post a competitive total and were restricted to 240 while Australia reached the target with seven overs to spare.Pakistan pace great Shoaib Akhtar congratulated India on their entry into the final but added that the pitch for the Cricket World Cup final left a lot to be desired."India did not reach the final by luck. They made it to the final by playing brilliantly and they fought well. However, ...
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“Maar Maar Ke Bharta Nikaal Deta Hai”: Shoaib Akhtar On India Star. It’s Not Virat Kohli | Cricket News

Maar Maar Ke Bharta Nikaal Deta Hai": Shoaib Akhtar On India Star. Its Not Virat Kohli" src="https://c.ndtvimg.com/2023-11/pnk6b1ag_shoaib-akhtar-806_625x300_16_November_23.jpg?output-quality=80&downsize=639:*" class="caption" alt=""Maar Maar Ke Bharta Nikaal Deta Hai": Shoaib Akhtar On India Star. Its Not Virat Kohli" title=""Maar Maar Ke Bharta Nikaal Deta Hai": Shoaib Akhtar On India Star. Its Not Virat Kohli">Shoaib Akhtar said Rohit Sharma deserves a lot of credit for for his fearless batting.© AFPThe Rohit Sharma-led Indian team made it ten wins out of ten in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, hammering New Zealand by 70 runs in semi-finals on Wednesday. Rohit couldn't get his fifty against the Kiwis but his explosive start gave India a strong launchpad in posting a mammoth tot...
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“People Like Virat Deserve Respect”: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Ultimate Praise For India Batter | Cricket News

Virat Kohli in action© AFPFormer Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar showered praises on Virat Kohli for his record-breaking ton against New Zealand during the World Cup semi-final match at the Wankhede Stadium. Kohli surpassed 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar and became the first player in the history of ODI cricket to score 50 centuries. Moments later Virat's gesture stole the show as he bowed to Sachin who was applauding in the stands witnessing the star batter surpassing his record. The "Rawalpindi Express" hailed Kohli's gesture and called him the number-one player in the world."I am delighted to see Virat break Sachin's record. He bowed down to Sachin after scoring the record century. People like Virat deserve respect. Virat is the number one player in the world," Akhtar said on his You...