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  • Asia Cup 2023: Babar Azam’s century guides Pakistan to large 238-run win over Nepal in Multan

    Centuries from captain Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed guided hosts Pakistan to an enormous 238-run win over Nepal within the opening match of the 2023 Asia Cup on the Multan Cricket Stadium.

    Asia Cup 2023: Full Coverage

    Babar gained the toss for his facet and opted to bat first. Pakistan misplaced the wickets of openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam ul Haq in fast succession and had been left reeling at 25 for two after 6.1 overs.

    However, an vital partnership between skipper Babar Azam and wicket-keeping batter Mohammad Rizwan acquired their innings again on observe. The two batters stitched an 86-run stand earlier than Rizwan departed after scoring 44 runs off 50 balls.

    Babar then shaped a game-changing partnership with Iftikhar to show the tide of the match. The two batters caught round for a 214-run stand which noticed each batters rating centuries.

    While Babar grew to become simply the second batter to cross the 150-run mark in Asia Cup historical past after India’s Virat Kohli, Iftikhar scored his maiden century within the 50-over format. And what a century it was, because the middle-order batter acquired to the landmark in simply 67 deliveries, making him the fourth quickest batter and second-fastest Pakistani to attain a century within the Asia Cup.

    In reality, Iktikhar and Babar’s partnership of 214 runs is the best partnership for fifth wicket within the Asia Cup. He remained unbeaten on 109 runs off 71 deliveries, smashing 11 boundaries and 4 sixes. His effort helped Pakistan submit 342 for six on the scoreboard after 50 overs in Multan.

    Nepal’s batting unit crumbles in Multan

    Pakistan began the second innings on the entrance foot with fast-bowler Shaheen Afridi choosing two wickets within the very first over, sending opener Kushal Bhurtel and captain Rohit Paudel again to the pavilion. The onslaught continued as pacer Naseem Shah eliminated Aasif Sheikh within the very subsequent over to go away Nepal reeling at 14 for 3.

    Following an underwhelming begin, Sompal Kami and Aarif Sheikh shaped a 59-run stand to settle Nepal’s innings. However, pacer Haris Rauf struck twice in fast succession to ship each Kami and Aarif again. Kami scored 28 runs off 46 balls, whereas Aarif hit 26 runs off 38 deliveries.

    Spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz joined the occasion within the twenty first over, dismissing Dipendra Singh Airee to say his first wicket of the night. 17-year-old Gulshan Jha was the subsequent to fall after Zaman took an incredible catch off Shadab Khan’s bowling.

    Shadab then cleaned up spinner Sandeep Lamichhane as Nepal edged nearer to an enormous loss of their first-ever Asia Cup match. Shadab then made fast work on Nepal’s tail-enders, bowling the guests out for 104 runs in 23.4 overs to information his facet to an enormous 238-run victory.

    Following their win in opposition to Nepal, Pakistan will flip their consideration in direction of rivals India, with the 2 sides set to conflict in a heavyweight matchup on September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

    Edited By:

    Rounaq Sehrawat

    Published On:

    Aug 30, 2023

  • Shaheen Shah Afridi one of many bowlers I vastly admire: Stuart Broad

    By India Today Sports Desk: Former England pacer Stuart Broad lauded Shaheen Shah Afridi and known as the Pakistani speedster “one of my favourite bowlers”. Shaheen, who’s presently taking part in for Welsh Fire within the 2023 version of the Hundred Men’s competitors, was interviewed by Broad and veteran Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik earlier than Friday’s match towards Southern Brave on the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

    Shaheen made his debut within the Hundred two days in the past towards the Manchester Originals on the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. The left-armer picked up wickets along with his first two deliveries, dismissing the skilled Phil Salt and Laurie Evans. On the again of his spell, the Fire beat the Originals by 9 runs in a rain-curtailed 40-ball match.

    Broad, who not too long ago signed off after taking part in the ultimate Ashes Test at KIA Oval, praised Shaheen for the vitality he bowls with. Interestingly, Shaheen performed for the Nottinghamshire Outlaws within the T20 Blast earlier this 12 months. Broad, born in Nottingham, has been part of the Outlaws for a few years.

    “Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of my favourite bowlers to watch in the world. He has got such a great presence about him when he runs in, and I love bowlers run in with energy and vibrancy to their run up,” Broad was quoted as saying to Sky Sports.

    “He has got such a natural skill – the way that ball swings back into the right-handers is such a pleasure to watch. And he represented the Notts Outlaws this summer, which is close to my heart. He’s one of the bowlers I admire hugely, and I want to see him do well,” he added.

    After the Hundred, Shaheen is about to participate within the Asia Cup, which is scheduled to happen from August 30 to September 17 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Shaheen can also be anticipated to play a key function when Pakistan play within the World Cup 2023 to be held on Indian soil.

  • Shaheen Afridi could possibly be discipline office: Moody, Manjrekar select Pakistan cricketers with IPL presents in ‘perfect world’

    By India Today Sports Desk: Sanjay Manjrekar and Tom Moody picked the Pakistani cricketers who could get an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract in a ‘perfect world’. Moody reckoned that fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi could possibly be the No.1 select for any group. Shaheen is for the time being having fun with for Nottinghamshire Outlaws throughout the T20 Blast 2023.

    Moody, who labored as the top coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), moreover backed skipper Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan to get worthwhile IPL presents.

    “Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Rizwan and Shadab Khan. They have got a number of terrific players, particularly in this format of the game. Shaheen would be your No.1 pick, he would be box office,” Moody was quoted as saying to ESPNcricinfo.

    Manjrekar, throughout the meantime, talked about that IPL teams additionally must seek for Haris Rauf for his demise bowling skills. The veteran moreover talked about that Fakhar Zaman could very nicely be a invaluable addition to some teams.

    “One of the best death bowlers, Haris Rauf,” Manjrekar talked about.

    “I think about their bowlers more than their batters. But Fakhar Zaman would be an interesting choice in certain teams,” Manjrekar talked about.

    Moreover, Manjrekar talked about that Rizwan is any person who could play the anchor’s operate in any group.

    “Rizwan is somebody who plays the anchor’s role. Sometimes, I tend to get worried when Babar and Rizwan bat together,” he added.

    Back in 2008, Kamran Akmal, Younis Khan and Sohail Tanvir have been part of the Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) group that gained the inaugural model of the IPL. Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Salman Butt and Shoaib Akhtar and completely different Pakistani cricketers moreover carried out that season. But due to political tensions between the neighbouring nations, avid gamers from Pakistan haven’t taken half throughout the IPL since 2009.

  • Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi joins Nottinghamshire for T20 Blast 2023

    Pakistan quick bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is about to ply his commerce for Nottinghamshire within the upcoming version of the T20 Blast, which is scheduled to start out on May 20.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 30, 2023 17:17 IST

    Shaheen Shah Afridi joins Nottinghamshire for T20 Blast 2023. Courtesy: Reuters

    By India Today Sports Desk: Pakistan quick bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is about to play for Nottinghamshire within the upcoming version of the T20 Blast. Back in 2017 and 2020, Nottinghamshire gained the T20 match, however didn’t qualify for the knockout phases of their earlier two seasons.

    Head coach of Nottinghamshire, Tom Moores, mentioned {that a} “box-office player” like Shaheen may assist the workforce discover their momentum again. Afridi is without doubt one of the two abroad gamers for Nottinghamshire together with left-handed batter Colin Munro.

    Afridi sounded enthusiastic about taking part in for Nottinghamshire and likewise talked about his expertise of taking part in alongside the likes of Alex Hales, Joe Clarke and Munro, who’ve all taken half within the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

    “Notts play an aggressive brand of cricket, which suits me well. They’ve had great success in recent years and the likes of Alex Hales, Colin Munro and Joe Clarke are players I have faced up against in recent years and been impressed by,” Afridi was quoted as saying.

    “The purpose is clearly to affect video games to make the workforce as profitable as attainable. Having performed at Trent Bridge, I do know it’s a fast-scoring floor and as a bowler it is advisable to get your line and lengths proper, however you additionally get the rewards whenever you try this,” he said.

    “It’s definitely an exciting move for me, and one I’m looking forward to,” Afridi added.

    Nottinghamshire are positioned within the North Group and can lock horns with Derbyshire of their opening match on Friday, May 26 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

    Shaheen not too long ago captained Lahore Qalandars to glory to back-to-back titles within the PSL. Thereafter, he was rested for the three-match T20I sequence in opposition to Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan.

    Shaheen can also be one of many three Pakistan gamers together with Ihsanullah and Haris Rauf to participate within the Hundred 2023. Shaheen and Rauf will ply their commerce for Welsh Fire.

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Mar 30, 2023

  • Shahid Afridi reveals he scolded Mohammad Amir for on-field behaviour in PSL 2023: Ye koi tareeka hai?

    PSL 2023: Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi mentioned that he had a chat with Mohammad Amir after the latter’s robust on-field behaviour towards the Peshawar Zalmi.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 18, 2023 23:35 IST

    Shahid Afridi reveals he scolded Amir for on-field behaviour in PSL 2023. Courtesy: Karachi Kings Twitter

    By India Today Web Desk: Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi mentioned that he was sad with Mohammad Amir’s on-field behaviour within the ongoing version of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

    Amir was fired up when the Karachi Kings confronted Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi in Match No.4 on Thursday on the National Stadium in Karachi.

    Amir bought into an altercation with rookie batter Hassan Nawaz. Thereafter, he threw the ball in anger at Babar, displaying his anger and frustration. In the supply previous to that, Babar hit Amir off his pads for a boundary in his knock.

    Afridi mentioned that he had a chat with Amir, telling him what went improper within the match.

    “Whenever a player doesn’t perform, or even if he does, I drop him a message for call him. Likewise, I messaged Amir yesterday. I talked to him respectfully, but I also scolded him. I told Amir, ‘what do you want?’ You have gained so much respect, you faced a blot on your reputation and from there, you made a return. You got a new life, in a way. What are you even trying to do?” Afridi was quoted as saying on Samaa TV.

    Afridi, who performed for Peshawar Zalmi within the PSL 2023 exhibition match towards Quetta Gladiators, reckoned that there’s no hurt on being aggressive, however one ought to be in management.

    “Ye koi tareeka hai? (Is this the way to play?) There are juniors around you, you are using bad words. There are fans who are disheartened to see that. Even we have used such words and, sometimes, the camera used to catch us. There are families, kids watching you on television. Aggression is fine, but keep it under control,” he acknowledged.

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Feb 18, 2023

  • ‘Shaheen bahot accha hai, Bumrah toh uske paas bhi nahi aata’ (Shaheen is simply too good, Bumrah doesn’t even come near him): Abdul Razzaq

    Shaheen Shah Afridi and Jasprit Bumrah share 538 worldwide wickets between them throughout codecs. The duo have been seen as two of one of the best pacers up to date cricket has needed to supply. But in the case of selecting one above the opposite, former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq feels there’s no debate.

    “Shaheen is too good. Bumrah doesn’t even come close to him,” Razzaq just lately informed paktv.television.

    Afridi, 22, has been nursing a recurring knee damage and is at present present process rehabilitation for a similar. The left arm fast spent a lot of the latter half of 2022 out of motion, lacking out the 2022 Asia Cup and solely returned forward of the T20 World Cup in Australia.

    It was in the course of the last in opposition to England that Afridi injured his knee once more and has remained out of motion since. Injury has additionally involved India’s proper arm tempo famous person Jasprit Bumrah, who missed out the Asia Cup in addition to the T20 World Cup and is but to return again to his match greatest.

    The 29-year-old has additionally been coping with a recurring damage in his again that he picked in the course of the 2022 India tour of England. Having made a comeback within the three-match residence T20I collection in opposition to Australia, the correct arm fast would complain of again ache forward of the South Africa collection and was finally dominated out of the top occasion down beneath.

    Bumrah was added to the India squad for the ODI collection in opposition to Sri Lanka earlier this month however was omitted ‘as a precautionary measure’ forward of the primary ODI in Guwahati.

    “Very unfortunate. The poor guy has been working really hard at the NCA. He felt stiffness in his back a couple of day ago and if Jasprit Bumrah is saying he is not feeling well, you have to pull him out. We need to be extra careful with Bumrah,” India captain Rohit Sharma had mentioned.

  • Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi apologises to Afif Hussain for guiding throw at him

    Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has personally apologised to Bangladesh batter Afif Hussain after hitting him with a throw in the course of the second Twenty20 between the 2 groups in Dhaka on Saturday.
    Shaheen misplaced his cool after Hussain hit him for a six. The Pakistan quick bowler later picked up the ball in his observe by means of and hurled it on the stumps although Hussain was in his crease.
    The ball hit the batter and a physician was rushed on to the sector to make sure he was okay.
    The Pakistan Cricket Board launched a video of Shaheen strolling as much as Hussain after the match and apologising to him for the motion and in addition hugging him with a smile.

    Shaheen Shah Afridi went as much as Afif Hossain post-match 👏👏 #SpiritofCricket pic.twitter.com/F1dO6F8gn0
    — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 20, 2021
    Shaheen’s pointless aggressive behaviour was apparently not nicely acquired both by the Pakistan workforce administration or the Pakistan Cricket Board and the quick bowler was instantly conveyed he should apologise to Afif.
    Pakistan gained the second T20 match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three match collection however the behaviour of one other pacer, Hasan Ali additionally didn’t go down nicely with the administration.
    Hasan was additionally reprimanded by the International Cricket Council match referee and given a stage one offence warning after he rudely gestured to Bangladesh wicketkeeper batter, Nurul Hasan to return to the pavilion after having dismissed him within the first T20 worldwide on Friday.

  • Surprising to see CSA gamers leaving for IPL amid Pakistan sequence: Shahid Afridi

    After Pakistan’s ODI sequence win in South Africa, former all-rounder Shahid Afridi took to social media to criticise Cricket South Africa (CSA) for releasing a number of gamers for the IPL 2021 in the midst of the three-match ODI sequence.
    South Africa, taking part in with out a number of star gamers like Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, suffered a 28-run loss within the remaining ODI on Wednesday.
    The 44-year-old took to Twitter questioning CSA’s choice.
    “Surprising to see @OfficialCSA allowing players to travel for IPL in the middle of a series. It is sad to see T20 leagues influencing international cricket. Some rethinking needs to be done!!” Afridi tweeted.

    Surprising to see @OfficialCSA permitting gamers to journey for IPL in the midst of a sequence. It is unhappy to see T20 leagues influencing worldwide cricket. Some rethinking must be executed!! https://t.co/5McUzFuo8R
    — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 7, 2021
    Afridi additionally congratulated his countrymen, particularly Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam who have been essential to the crew’s success within the Rainbow Nation.
    “Congratulations to Pakistan on a fine series win. Great to see Fakhar follow his brilliant innings in Jo’Burg with another 100. Babar was once again all class, excellent bowling effort by all. A job well done,” wrote Afridi on Twitter.

    Congratulations to Pakistan on a wonderful sequence win. Great to see Fakhar comply with his good innings in Jo’Burg with one other 100. Babar was as soon as once more all class, glorious bowling effort by all. A job effectively executed 👏👏👏 🇵🇰
    — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 7, 2021
    Pakistan gained the primary ODI by three wickets driving on skipper Babar Azam’s century. But within the second encounter, the guests got here brief by 17 runs, regardless of Fakhar Zaman’s file knock of 193 runs. Then, Pakistan clinched the sequence 2-1 with a snug 28-run win in Centurion with the assistance of one other Fakhar ton.
    The two groups are set to play 4 T20Is, ranging from April 16.
    As for the South African gamers who not too long ago flew to India, they might want to full a seven-day quarantine interval and have successive COVID-19 unfavorable stories earlier than being eligible to hitch their IPL 2021 teammates within the bio-bubble.

  • Shahid Afridi expresses displeasure after umpire refuses to take cap

    Pakistan’s flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi is just not happy with the International Cricket Council (ICC) rule that bars umpires from taking caps from gamers throughout a match because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    The former Pakistan captain, who’s enjoying for Multan Sultans within the ongoing Pakistan Super League right here, was not blissful on Tuesday night time when, throughout their match in opposition to Peshawar Zalmi, the umpires refused to take his cap when he got here on to bowl.
    “Dear ICC wondering why the umpires are not allowed to hold the bowler’s cap even though they are in the same bubble as the players and management and even shake hands at the end of the game?” he tweeted on Wednesday.

    Dear @ICC questioning why the umpires will not be allowed to carry bowlers cap regardless that they’re in the identical bubble because the gamers/administration and even shake palms on the finish of the sport? 🤷‍♂️
    — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) February 24, 2021
    Some different gamers within the PSL have additionally expressed shock over the ICC rule which is being enforced due to the pandemic.