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  • India vs Pakistan: Jasprit Bumrah regarded in nice rhythm, says Sunil Gavaskar after large win in Asia Cup 2023

    Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar stated India pacer Jasprit Bumrah regarded in nice rhythm towards Pakistan. India hammered Pakistan by 228 runs to register their first win within the Super-4 stage of the continuing 2023 Asia Cup.

    Asia Cup 2023: Full Coverage

    Speaking to Sports Tak’s Vikrant Gupta, Gavaskar stated it was an all-round efficiency from India, including that they fully dominated the sport. India registered their highest-ever ODI win towards arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday.

    “If the game against Pakistan would’ve been washed out, there would have been doubts over India being able to reach the final. It was an all-round performance from India and they registered a fantastic victory against Pakistan. India completely dominated Pakistan,” stated Gavaskar.

    He went on to say that he expects Pakistan to bounce again from their loss towards India and play nicely towards Sri Lanka. After placing up 356 runs on the board, India restricted Pakistan to simply 128 to win the match by 228 runs on the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    “If you’re a good cricket team then the past results don’t matter so much. You think about the games to come. If you keep thinking about the previous match then you won’t be able to concentrate on the coming matches. I don’t think Pakistan will make this mistake and will play well against Sri Lanka,” Gavaskar added.

    The 74-year-old stated Bumrah was in nice rhythm towards Pakistan, including that even a world-class batter like Babar Azam couldn’t learn him. Bumrah picked the wicket of Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq, whereas freely giving simply 18 runs in his 5 overs.

    “KL Rahul didn’t just score a century but he kept the wickets as well, setting aside all concerns regarding his fitness. Jasprit Bumrah was also in great rhythm. He was he was running in and swinging the ball both ways was some great bowling. Even a world-class batter like Babar Azam could not determine where the ball was going. This Indian team is ready and I hope they continue this rhythm in the Asia Cup and the World Cup,” stated Gavaskar.

    Following their large win towards Pakistan, India will flip their consideration in the direction of defending Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka, with the 2 sides set to lock horns on the R. Premadasa Stadium on Monday, September 11.

    Edited By:

    Rounaq Sehrawat

    Published On:

    Sep 12, 2023

  • India vs Pakistan: Hardik Pandya says his workload is ‘twice or thrice as anybody else’ forward of Asia Cup conflict

    India vice-captain Hardik Pandya has mentioned that his workload is twice or thrice as anybody else, since he’s an all-rounder. India is about to face Pakistan within the Super-4 stage of the continuing Asia Cup 2023 on the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 10.

    Asia Cup 2023: Full Coverage

    In unique conversations with Star Sports on “Follow the Blues”, Pandya mentioned being an all-rounder, his workload is twice or thrice as anybody else. Pandya scored a half-century in the one match that he received an opportunity to bat in in the course of the ongoing Asia Cup, hitting 87 runs towards Pakistan in Pallekele.

    “As an all-rounder, my workload is twice or thrice as anyone else. When a batter in the team goes and bats and finishes his batting and is heading home, I’ll still be bowling after that. So for me, all the managing, all the pushing, and everything happens during the sessions or my training or my pre-camp season,” mentioned Pandya.

    He went on to say that he has realized that a very powerful factor is to again your self and to consider that you simply’re one of the best on this planet. Pandya has scored 1753 runs and picked 74 wickets in 79 ODIs for India.

    “What I have realized is that no matter what happens, you have to back yourself, you have to believe that you are the best in the world. That does not guarantee you success, but at the same point of time, it does give you and it does guide you to work towards success, so practically back yourself,” Pandya added.

    Pakistan will come into the sport with two full matches beneath their belt – each of which they’ve gained comprehensively. India, alternatively, have batted in a single and a half matches and bowled in only one recreation. The two sides are all set to lock horns in Colombo on September 10.

    Edited By:

    Rounaq Sehrawat

    Published On:

    Sep 9, 2023

  • Babar Azam, Rizwan assist Pakistan attain No. 1 ODI rankings with collection sweep vs Afghanistan

    Pakistan went to the highest of the ODI rankings after their clear sweep towards Pakistan within the 3-match ODI collection. Pakistan defeated Afghanistan on the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, 26 August by 59 runs to finish their collection victory.

    Pakistan moved up within the rankings and eliminated Australia from the highest place forward of the ODI World Cup 2023. The group will get an opportunity to stay on the high spot going into the premier ICC match if they’ll win the Asia Cup 2023. Pakistan now have 2725 factors, forward of Australia’s 2714. India are ranked third going into the continental match.

    AFG vs PAK, third ODI: Highlights

    It was becoming that Pakistan have been guided by captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, who struck a gritty 110-run partnership in robust batting circumstances. Pakistan have been off to a bat begin with openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq going again to the pavilion inside 13 overs and the onus lay on the senior batters of the aspect to do the vast majority of the work. Both Babar (60 off 86) and Rizwan (67 off 79) disappoint and patiently added runs within the first innings of the match.

    Useful contributions from Salman Agha (38* off 31) and Muhammad Nawaz (30 off 25) gave Pakistan a decent whole to defend.

    Pakistan would have been assured given that they had defended 202 runs within the first ODI match of the collection, however for this recreation, neither did they’ve Naseem Shah, nor Haris Rauf.

    However, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Faheem Ashraf began off properly with the brand new ball and jolted Afghanistan with the wicket of the earlier match’s centurion Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Spinners Shadab Khan and Muhammad Nawaz did their half in limiting Afghanistan and Hashmatullah Shahidi’s group have been 97/7 at the beginning of the thirty third over, observing yet one more defeat.

    However, some struggle had nonetheless remained within the spirited Afghans as Mujeeb Ur Rahman donned the batter’s function and hit a speedy half-century off 26 balls. This was the quickest ODI fifty by any Afghan participant and it helped the Afghan whole to look significantly better than it ought to have been. At the time Mujeeb acquired out through a success wicket – the primary time for an Afghan batter in worldwide – Afghanistan had 199 runs on board. After Mujeeb’s 64 off 37, the Afghan aspect added simply 10 runs extra and have been bowled out for 209 runs in 48.4 overs. Mohammad Rizwan was awarded the participant of the match, whereas Imam-ul-Haq bagged the participant of the collection award.

    Edited By:

    Kingshuk Kusari

    Published On:

    Aug 27, 2023

  • Imam-ul-Haq anchors nervy chase as Pakistan win Galle check by 4 wickets

    Opener Imam-ul-Haq anchored Pakistan’s nervy chase with an unbeaten half-century as they beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets within the opening check in Galle on Thursday.

    Chasing 131 for victory, Pakistan slumped to 79-4 after skipper Babar Azam fell to left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, who claimed 4-56 within the second innings.

    Imam mixed with Saud Shakeel to regular the ship however Sri Lanka refused to throw within the towel regardless of not having sufficient runs to defend.
    Shakeel, who made a career-best 208 not out within the first innings, fell for 30 and Sarfaraz Ahmed (one) didn’t final lengthy both.

    Imam remained unbeaten on 50 watched from the opposite finish as Agha Salman secured Pakistan’s victory in fashion hitting the primary ball he confronted, from Jayasuriya, over the mid-off boundary.

    Shakeel, whose maiden check double hundred fetched Pakistan a decisive first-innings lead of 149, was adjudged Player of the Match.

    “The way Saud and Agha played, it totally changed the game,” Babar stated referring to their 177-run partnership, which helped Pakistan publish 461 within the first innings.

    “It’s not easy to bat in Galle, but the way Saud’s playing is outstanding.”

    Sri Lanka’s prime order couldn’t vindicate their resolution to bat first and so they reached 312 of their first innings courtesy Dhananjaya de Silva’s gallant 122.

    “We needed to see off that opening spell but we lost a few wickets,” residence captain Dimuth Karunaratne stated.

    “Overall, the bowlers did well, but we dropped a few catches and that cost us. We have to assess what went wrong and come back again.”
    The groups transfer to Colombo for the second and ultimate check starting on Monday.

  • Watch: Imam-ul-Haq takes one handed stunner throughout 1st SL vs PAK Test

    Pakistan participant Imam-ul-Haq took a shocking catch at short-leg within the ultimate over of the primary day’s play within the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on the Galle International Stadium on Sunday.

    Sri Lankan keeper batter Sadeera Samarawickrama who was seeking to see off the over was surprised by off-spinner Agha Salman’s supply which took off of the floor and turned a bit. The batter stayed again within the crease and the ball took the within fringe of the bat and popped up within the air when Imam leapt and grabbed a one-handed stunner.

    Samarawickrama appeared shell-shocked by the supply and was in disbelief. Till then, he together with Dhananjaya de Silva had constructed a 57-run useful partnership for the sixth wicket. However, the timing of the wicket would go away a bittersweet style within the mouths of Sri Lankans.

    What a superb catch by Imam😲🔥#PAKvSL #PAKvsSLpic.twitter.com/wbpnJIHClQ

    — SaaD🇵🇰 (@SaaDSFSO) July 16, 2023

    On a day when rain performed disguise and search, Sri Lanka managed to get to 242/6 at stumps with De Silva on 94 unbeaten. Earlier within the day, skipper Dimuth Karunaratne received the toss and opted to bat first. Shaheen Shah Afridi, making a comeback into the red-ball format, was impeccable, choosing up three wickets within the rain curtailed first session.

    In type batter Dinesh Chandimal walked in when his facet was in hassle and was initially softened up by a fast bumper by Naseem Shah, adopted by a fuller one to which Chandimal threw his arms and nicked it to Pakistan captain Babar Azam at slip. The hosts have been decreased to 54/4 when De Silva and Angelo Mathews stitched a 131-run essential stand to tug Sri Lanka again into the sport.

    Mathews who was dropped for Sri Lanka’s World Cup qualifying marketing campaign appeared in elegant contact as he made an easy 64. Abrar galloped Mathews on the stroke of Tea when he tried to chop a short-pitch supply solely ending up edging the ball to wicket-keeper Sarfaraz Khan. However, De Silva continued on his merry means taking part in elegant pictures with sheer timing. He appeared a category aside all through his innings and was untroubled by Pakistani bowlers.

  • Pakistan are dropping due to their very own errors, not as a result of England are enjoying excellent cricket: Imam-ul-Haq

    Pakistan vs England: Having already misplaced the Test collection 0-2, the hosts, led by Babar Azam, will play within the third and remaining Test in Karachi.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 15, 2022 22:01 IST

    PAK are dropping due to personal errors, not as a result of ENG are enjoying properly: Imam. Courtesy: AP

    By India Today Web Desk: Left-handed batter Imam-ul-Haq reckoned that Pakistan misplaced their first two Tests in opposition to England because of their very own errors and never as a result of the opposition performed excellent cricket.

    After dropping the second Test in Multan, Pakistan conceded the three-match collection 2-0 to the Three Lions. In each of the primary two Tests, Pakistan failed to carry their nerve within the batting division.

    The third and remaining Test of the collection is scheduled to get underway on Saturday, December 17 on the National Stadium in Karachi. Imam admitted that regardless of being in sturdy positions in Rawalpindi and Multan, Pakistan did not money in on the alternatives.

    “Test matches in Rawalpindi and Multan were in our hands. Unfortunately, we were unable to execute our plans, which is disappointing. Pakistan is not losing because England are playing outstanding test cricket. We are losing because of our own mistakes,” Imam was quoted as saying within the pre-match press convention.

    Earlier, Ramiz Raja, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), steered Babar Azam to incorporate T20 model gamers within the Test workforce. In reply, Imam mentioned that it was a name to be taken by the selectors and workforce administration.

    “There is no opener currently capable of meeting the performances of the opening duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20. We will keep on playing as we do. We lost due to our mistakes, and we admit it. We will try and come up strongly,” Imam added.

    Imam is at present fourth within the checklist of main run-scorers within the collection, having scored 229 runs from 4 innings at a median of 57.25 with one century and one half-century.

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Dec 15, 2022

  • Warwickshire’s Mohammed Siraj dismisses Somerset’s Imam-ul-Haq with absolute gems in County Championship

    County Championship Division One: Mohammed Siraj dismissed left-handed batter Imam-ul-Haq in each innings of the match between Warwickshire and Somerset.

    Mohammed Siraj dismisses Imam-ul-Haq with absolute gems in County Championship. Courtesy: Warwickshire CCC

    HIGHLIGHTSMohammed Siraj is at the moment taking part in for Warwickshire in County ChampionshipImam-ul-Haq did not open his account within the second inningsSomerset are main by 36 runs vs Warwickshire at stumps on Day 3

    Indian quick bowler Mohammed Siraj, on Tuesday, September 13, dismissed Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq for the second time within the ongoing county championship match between Somerset and Warwickshire at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

    After electing to bat first, Somerset misplaced the wicket of Imam, who mistimed a reduce shot off Siraj straight into the arms of wicketkeeper Michael Burgess. Imam scored 5 runs off 20 balls earlier than getting out.

    Mohammed Siraj finishes with figures of 24-6-82-5 as Warwickshire bowl Somerset out for 219. #LVCountyChamp pic.twitter.com/jneZp5ZcDj

    — LV= Insurance County Championship (@CountyChamp) September 13, 2022

    In the second innings, Imam couldn’t even open his account after Siraj produced a peach of a supply. Until final time, when he went for an expansive shot by way of the off-side, Imam tried to play a defensive stroke.

    But all he managed was discover an outdoor edge as Sam Hain took an honest catch within the slip cordon. With sooner or later left within the match, Somerset completed the third day with their rating at 13 for the lack of two wickets.

    Tom Abell’s males are main by 36 runs and will probably be seeking to set an apt goal for Warwickshire to chase down.

    As far as Siraj is anxious, he picked up a five-wicket haul within the first innings and helped Warwickshire bowl Somerset out for 219 in 65.4 overs. It goes with out saying that the speedster has been on high of his sport.

    The good begin for Warwickshire as Mohammed Siraj removes Imam-ul-Haq within the second over of the innings.#LVCountyChamp pic.twitter.com/bFVDX5go5S

    — LV= Insurance County Championship (@CountyChamp) September 13, 2022

    In the second innings, Siraj at the moment has bowling figures of 2-1-1-1. Off-spinner Jayant Yadav picked up the opposite wicket of Kasey Aldridge to assist Warwickshire end Day three on a constructive observe.

    Warwickshire are languishing at ninth within the Division One factors desk with one win and 107 factors underneath their belt. Somerset are positioned one place above them with two victories and 115 factors.

    — ENDS —

  • Watch: Niroshan Dickwella’s wonderful stumping to dismiss Imam-ul-Haq

    Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella confirmed nice glovework when he stumped Pakistan opening batter Imam-ul-Haq on Day 4 of the primary Test match at Galle on Tuesday.

    Chasing the fourth innings complete of 352, Pakistan have been 87 for no loss when Imam Ul Haq misplaced his wicket due to his poor recreation consciousness. Imam was overwhelmed by one which left him with bounce; Dickwella was alert to the potential for Imam dragging his foot. So he waited and checked it off simply in time to catch Imam off guard, and the on-field umpires went as much as test the stumping.

    Third umpire Rod Tucker didn’t had conclusive proof to say that the foot is completely off the bottom as a result of there was a shadow.

    Tucker watched the replay from completely different angles; the one from the sq. leg appeared to counsel his foot was within the air. Then he requested to gradual it down body by body, and he says he’s satisfied Imam lifted his foot when the bail was off.

    A top-class umpiring from Rod Tucker when it comes to asking for conclusive proof with completely different angles. Imam scored 35.

    A weird approach to get out however Sir Lanka has their first breakthrough.

    Prabath Jayasuriya eliminated Azhar Ali (6) to get the second wicket for the house staff.

    Abdullah Shafique (70 batting) and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (17 batting) are on the crease with Pakistan nonetheless needing 211 runs to win the primary Test.

  • “The way Rohit Sharma plays seems like a replay”: Imam-ul-Haq

    Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq appears to be an enormous fan of Rohit Sharma. The southpaw feels that the present Indian captain is extra gifted a batter than the previous skipper, Virat Kohli.

    Imam Ul Haq about @ImRo45 💙
    pic.twitter.com/UEi4KiXq2I

    — Manojkumar (@Manojkumar_099) July 14, 2022

    In an unique dialog, Imam instructed Samaa News, “Dekhiye mujhe eisa lagta hai jo talent allah ne Rohit Sharma ko di hai wo shayad Virat Kohli ko nahi diya (See I feel that the talent which God has given Rohit Sharma, he has not given the same to Virat Kohli).”

    “I have watched both Rohit and Virat bat but I think Allah has given a lot of time to Rohit. He is such a player who can completely change the game. Once he becomes set, he hits according to his own whims and fancies. I wish to be like him. But I don’t compare with anyone.”

    Imam has been in nice type of late and was promoted to the second spot within the ICC ODI Rankings final month, his profession finest. The 26-year previous sits above each Kohli (third) and Sharma (4th) within the rankings and is simply second to his Pakistan captain, Babar Azam.

    Sharma is at the moment main India within the three-match ODI collection in England that’s degree at 1-1 with the ultimate recreation to go. The 35-year previous was promoted as the complete time white ball captain for India in 2021 and given the Test captaincy after Virat Kohli determined to step down from his position publish the Test collection in South Africa earlier this yr.

  • NZ vs PAK: Injured Imam-ul-Haq dominated out of 2nd Test, to return residence

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    Opener Imam-ul-Haq has been dominated out of the second Test as a result of thumb damage and could be returning residence from New Zealand on Sunday, Pakistan Cricket Board mentioned on Saturday.
    Imam had sustained the damage throughout coaching periods in Queenstown.
    The PCB mentioned Imam could be returning residence on Sunday and would endure rehab on the excessive efficiency centre in Lahore.
    Pakistan has been left to cope with a spate of accidents with all-rounder Shadab Khan being dominated out of subsequent month’s residence sequence towards South Africa beginning on January 26 because of a thigh damage.
    Pakistan skipper Babar Azam can be on the damage listing with a thumb fracture and has missed the T20 sequence and first Test in New Zealand.
    Babar, who has been Pakistan’s high run-scorer throughout all three codecs since final yr, suffered the damage throughout a throw-down session in Queenstown on December 12.
    The board mentioned he’s progressing effectively and had began training with the exhausting ball.
    PCB mentioned a call on whether or not Babar would play within the second Test starting on January 3 at Christchurch could be taken on the eve of the match.

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