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  • WATCH: Sarfaraz Ahmed sings Bollywood particular at Shan Masood’s marriage ceremony

    Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been generally known as the final word workforce participant within the Pakistan cricket circuit. A pacesetter, who goes out of his technique to make the gamers beneath him comfy.

    So it wasn’t out of the blue that the 35-year-old sang a Bollywood tune on the marriage ceremony ceremony of Shan Masood.

    In a latest video that has been doing rounds on social media, the 2017 Champions Trophy successful captain is singing the Akshay Kumar-Abhishek Bachchan starring marriage ceremony tune, ‘Mubarak ho tumko ye shaadi tumhari’ for Masood. An act that invited cheers and applause from these current.

    In case you missed it – right here is Sarfaraz Ahmed exhibiting his sensible singing expertise pic.twitter.com/lz60SxsYxe

    — Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) January 26, 2023

    Later final yr, Sarfaraz marked his comeback into Pakistan’s Test squad for the primary time since 2019.

    Featuring within the two Tests in opposition to New Zealand at residence, the wicketkeeper-batter scored 335 runs in 4 innings. This included three half centuries and 100, his fourth within the longest format of the sport.

    Sarfaraz changed Mohammad Rizwan, who was criticised for his type with the bat in opposition to England within the 3-0 whitewash earlier.

    The former Pakistan captain was rewarded for accumulating runs for Sindh in Pakistan’s crimson ball home circuit. Sarfaraz final performed a T20I and ODI in 2021.

  • What did Sarfaraz Ahmed say about Rameez Raja, Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam?

    For 4 years he has been out of the Pakistan crew. The earlier PCB chief Rameez Raja reportedly mentioned his tenure as a Pakistan participant was all however over. And when he lastly received an opportunity, beneath new regime and beneath the insistence of Shahid Afridi the selector, Sarfaraz Ahmed notched up the runs, together with a match-saving hundred within the second Test towards New Zealand.

    Inevitably the Rameez Raja query propped up within the press convention. “Rameez had said your tenure as a player was over. And under a new daring selector Shahid Afridi you got your chance, what do you have to say?”

    Sarfaraz Ahmed’s press convention following the drawn Test in Karachi.#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai
    https://t.co/oSRFkM3L2k

    — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 6, 2023

    Direct, loaded with the chance to hit again however Sarfaraz shoulders arms. He doesn’t take Rameez’s identify, simply nods his head when the query was requested, after which mentioned: “I just tried to play whatever cricket I got, domestic … I moved with people who gave me good guidance, even in media. I got good support from my family and well-wishers,” Sarfaraz mentioned.

    Then he turned his consideration to Shahid Afridi but additionally introduced up Babar Azam.

    “When Shahidbhai (Shahid Afridi) took over, he called me and said I will be playing. Babar Azam also told me during practice that I will be playing. I have played cricket with Shahidbhai, he has been seeing all the things that occurred.”

    🎥 🆕 entry on the honours board 👏#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/qHEtH3ajFo

    — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 6, 2023

    “All that occurred,” is the one reference he would make for the occasions transpired.

    A query was requested to Sarfaraz about captaincy. Again just about loaded. The reporter referenced the 20 minutes Sarfaraz captained within the Test in absence of Babar and mentioned, “the team looked different under him … Is he ready to take over captaincy?”

    A monumental effort ✨#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/MmMxz6iQTw

    — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 6, 2023

    Sarfaraz regarded up, leaned ahead to say: “Babar Azam is the captain now and until he is the captain, we should all support him.”

    Elsewhere Afridi has already mentioned that he’s “very happy for Saifi”. And added, “Mohammad Rizwan is our main player in T20 and ODIs. I repeat, he is the main player in that format. I don’t want to mix formats. We have to keep some for Tests, some for White ball. Sarfaraz for Tests.”

  • Ready for Pakistan’s captaincy once more? Sarfaraz Ahmed responds to scribe after match-saving Karachi Test century

    Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, whereas responding to a journalist after his match-saving hundred within the Karachi Test, stated that his accountability is to again Babar Azam until the time he’s captain.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 6, 2023 20:54 IST

    Ready for captaincy once more? Sarfaraz responds to scribe after Karachi Test century (AP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed, whereas responding to a journalist after his match-saving hundred within the Karachi Test, shut down any prospects of him main the Pakistan facet once more and stated that his accountability is to again Babar Azam until the time he’s captain.

    Sarfaraz, who had beforehand captained the staff in all three codecs, was relieved of his captaincy in 2019 as a consequence of a poor run of type. However, many former cricketers imagine he’s higher suited to guide the staff in red-ball cricket than present captain Babar Azam.

    Sarfaraz Ahmed’s counter-attacking century thwarted New Zealand’s bid for a series-clinching victory, because the second check between the groups led to a dramatic draw on Friday after an action-packed last day. When play was halted as a consequence of inclement climate, New Zealand was one wicket away from victory and Pakistan was 15 runs away, leading to a 0-0 collection tie.

    “Changes happened in the selection committee and I got my opportunity. Shahid bhai (Afridi) called me and said I would be playing. While we were having our practice, Captain Babar also told me I would be playing and told me to be prepared,” Sarfaraz Ahmed instructed reporters within the post-match presser in Karachi.

    “Thank Allah, I got an opportunity to play. Good things have started to happen. Shahid bhai has played cricket with me, he has seen me play. I think your ability to play at the highest level depends on two things, form and fitness. If you have form and fitness, then definitely, you can play until you are 40 or even 42.

    “You requested me about captaincy, see, at the moment, Babar Azam is the captain, until the time he’s captain, it is our accountability to assist him totally,” Sarfaraz added.

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    Jan 6, 2023

  • Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 3: Live Score and Updates

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    Pakistan, alternatively, would really feel that they let go many alternatives to take a extra stronger place on this recreation. They received three wickets early within the day however simply couldn’t discover a approach to break the ultimate wicket stand and because of this, New Zealand who had been struggling to get to 350 ended up falling only one run wanting 450. With the bat too, all three wickets they misplaced had been due to the errors of the batters quite than good deliveries getting them out. Both Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood received good begins however performed an costly shot and paid the value whereas the skipper, Babar Azam’s promising innings was minimize brief by a giant misunderstanding between him and Imam-ul-Haq. However, Imam-ul-Haq ought to be credited with the best way he stored his composure after working out his skipper and this 55 runs partnership with Saud has made positive that Pakistan don’t explode within the closing session. Will we see extra utility from Pakistani batters on Day 3? We shall discover out on Day 3 of this Test match which begins at 10.30 am IST (5 am GMT) on Wednesday, 4th of January. Do be a part of us for the build-up. Cheers!

  • Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Live Score and Updates from Karachi

    Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Live Score and Updates from Karachi

  • ‘Meter would’ve exploded, had somebody checked my heartbeat’: Sarfaraz Ahmed makes hilarious revelations on his comeback

    In yet one more jolly interplay with the media throughout a post-match convention, former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed spoke about his return to red-ball cricket after a niche of three years and his responses have been hilarious.

    “Jo maine 3 balls kheli hain lunch se pehle, us time meri koi heartbeat check kar leta toh shayad meter hi phat jaata (Meter would’ve exploded, had someone checked my heartbeat during the 3 balls that I played before lunch),” mentioned Sarfaraz who made his comeback in opposition to New Zealand earlier this week.

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    Bailing his facet out of a vital scenario, Sarfaraz alongside skipper Babar arrange a 196-run stand. On Monday, the wicketkeeper-batsman hit 86 runs off 153 balls filled with 9 fours within the first innings in opposition to the Kiwis. He took the crease when the hosts have been reeling at 110/4.

    However, he misplaced his wicket to Ajaz Patel within the 86th over of the sport with Pakistan at 306 for 5. Pakistan put an honest complete of 438 runs on board in Karachi which additionally included Babar Azam and Agha Salman’s tons.

    “It felt like I was making my debut all over again, the situation was crunch. My teammates knew what I was feeling. When I came for lunch, they kept comforting me and said ‘Saifi bhai, please get normal!’” he revealed.

    Speaking about his recreation, he additionally instructed that skipper Babar boosted his confidence all through the sport.

    “Making a return to the game after such a long period, it makes you feel like you are playing for the first time,” he mentioned.

    “After I went back to the field, Babar instilled me with confidence. I really needed confidence at that point and he supported me like a senior player,” Sarfaraz instructed the media.

    “Whenever a player plays, the effort is in order to play for Pakistan,” Sarfaraz mentioned. “But the last four years were a bit tough but I backed myself. I was around good people and my aim was always to play cricket and not pay attention to other things. Allah gave me the chance I was waiting for and I tried to make the most of it. Hoping for more such opportunities.”

  • Rizwan or Sarfaraz? Confusion over Pakistan’s stand-in captain after Babar misses Day 3 vs New Zealand

    Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Sarfaraz Ahmed, who returned to the Test Xi for the primary time since January 2019, stood in as captain on Day 3 after Babar Azam missed motion in Karachi. Mohammad Rizwan got here on as an alternative fielder.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 28, 2022 12:13 IST

    Sarfaraz Ahmed returned to Pakistan’s Test Xi for the primary time in practically 4 years (AFP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan captain Babar Azam didn’t take the sector on Day 3 of the first Test in opposition to New Zealand in Karachi. The skipper, who hit 161 within the first innings, was seen on the sector within the final two classes on Day 2 however he was not on the sector, marshaling the troops on the National Stadium.

    Babar Azam, in accordance with native media, was down with flu whilst the tv cameras noticed him within the dressing room within the workforce’s coaching package.

    As it turned out, Sarfaraz Ahmed, who had returned to the Test facet for the primary time in practically 4 years, was named because the designated stand-in captain. Sarfaraz was seen taking DRS calls and he even obtained one spot on when Nauman Ali appealed for LBW in opposition to Devon Conway. After session with the bowler, the previous captain took the assessment and obtained the on-field umpire’s not out choice overturned.

    The confusion erupted when Mohammad Rizwan, who walked in as an alternative fielder initially of the day’s play was calling the pictures. Rizwan, who was dropped from the first Test after a sequence of poor outings in opposition to England earlier within the 12 months, was setting the fields and having chats with bowlers.

    A bit of followers have been questioning if Rizwan was main the facet after having are available as an alternative fielder. However, the International Cricket Council guidelines recommend {that a} substitute cannot lead or bowl in a match.

    According to MCC’s 24.1.2 legislation, “A substitute shall not bowl or act as captain but may act as wicket-keeper only with the consent of the umpires,” he added.

    Things grew to become clear when Sarfaraz referred to as for the assessment within the first session but it surely was Rizwan who was taking good care of the adjustments and area settings.

    Rizwan managed scores of 29, 46, 10, 30, 19, 7 within the 3-Test sequence in opposition to England as Pakistan slipped to a 3-0 whitewash in a Test sequence for the primary time at house.

    On the opposite hand, Sarfaraz, who obtained a chance in Tests for the primary time since January 2019, hit 86 within the first innings as Pakistan posted 438 on the board.

    New Zealand got here up with a robust response because the opening pair of Tom Latham and Conway added 183 runs. Conway departed for 92 however Latham carried on and hit his thirteenth Test hundred.

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    Dec 28, 2022

  • Shadab Khan differentiates between Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed’s type of captaincy

    Shadab Khan has performed each below the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam, who’s at the moment the skipper in all three codecs.

    Shadab Khan and Sarfaraz Ahmed. Courtesy: Reuters

    HIGHLIGHTSBabar Azam is at the moment the Pakistan skipper in all 3 codecsSarfaraz Ahmed misplaced Pakistan captaincy in 2019Shadab Khan has picked up 156 wickets in his profession

    Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan differentiated between Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed’s type of captaincy. Shadab got here to the fore in worldwide cricket when Sarfaraz was in cost in all three codecs. However, after a number of months following the 2019 World Cup, Sarfaraz misplaced the captaincy on the worldwide stage. As of how, he’s enjoying below the management of Babar.

    Shadab reckoned that Babar isn’t somebody who’s overly expressive on the sector. The Young Turk mentioned that Babar has settled into the function of captaincy with precision over the time interval. About Sarfaraz, Shadab mentioned that the veteran used to make his presence felt by staying lively.

    “Sarfaraz was an active captain on the field, whereas Babar Azam does not depict his emotions much and stays calm. He said that Babar got under pressure in his early phase of captaincy but he is well settled now,” Shadab was quoted as saying.

    Shadab additionally expressed his need to play Test cricket for Pakistan, though he understands that it gained’t be straightforward for him to interrupt into the workforce within the purest format.

    “I want to play Test cricket, but to be honest, I think I can’t take my place in the Test squad right now. I have not played first-class cricket for quite a while but I want to make a comeback in the premium format of the game because there is nothing more charming than playing Test cricket for your country,” he added.

    In 6 Tests, 51 ODIs and 64 T20Is, Shadab has picked up 14, 69 and 73 wickets respectively, with six four-wicket hauls to point out for his efforts.

    — ENDS —

  • Sarfaraz Ahmed and Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia

    Pakistani selectors have named uncapped spinner Asif Afridi and wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris within the white ball squads for the three ODIs and one-off T20I in opposition to Australia.

    The most notable exclusions embody former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and all-rounder Imad Wasim whereas the selectors have additionally referred to as up all-rounders Muhammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan who have been each out with health points and in addition missed matches within the Pakistan Super League.

    Haris, a former Pakistan under-19 participant, has changed Sarfaraz after some spectacular batting performances within the PSL. He was additionally named within the Pakistan squad for the house sequence in opposition to New Zealand final September however the sequence couldn’t be performed on the time because the Kiwis returned residence on the day of the sequence opener.

    Left-arm spinner Asif additionally bowled impressively for Multan Sultans who misplaced within the remaining to Lahore Qalandars. Chief selector Muhammad Wasim stated the choice of the 2 squads was primarily based round a method to supply alternatives to high-performing gamers as a part of their technique to extend the pool of top-class cricketers and growing a formidable bench-strength.

    While the selectors have picked up 20 gamers for the ODIs, that are being performed as a part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League; they’ve chosen 17 gamers for the one T20I, leaving out Abdullah Shafique, Imam-Ul-Haq and Saud Shakeel.

    ODI squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (VC), Abdullah Shafique, Asif Afridi, Fakhar. Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Haris, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Wasim jr, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani. Usman Qadir.

    T20 Squad: Babar Azam (Caps), Shadab Khan (VC), Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Fakhar. Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Haris, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Wasim jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani. Usman Qadir.

  • “You have come to the wrong shop”: Salman Butt’s response to Sarfaraz Ahmed’s ‘fixer’ jibe

    Things are heating up in Pakistan cricket after former captain Salman Butt responded to wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed who took a jibe at him by calling him a “fixer.”
    “Pakistan ko on duty beachne wala fixer jub niyat pe bhashan dega phir to Allah he Hafiz hai (If the one who sold Pakistan on duty is giving lectures on intentions, then only god can protect).#justsying.” Sarfaraz tweeted. This was in response to Butt’s criticism of Sarafaz’s latest outing within the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022.

    Pakistan ko on responsibility beachne wala fixer jub niyat pe bhashan dega phir to Allah he Hafiz hai .#justsying
    — Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) February 2, 2022
    Butt had additionally said that Sarfaraz “needs to look after his own performance” as he has been the second-choice wicketkeeper-batter for the nationwide staff. In response, the Quetta Gladiators skipper known as Butt a “fixer who sold Pakistan while being on national duty.”

    According to the Cricket Pakistan web site, a number of followers demanded Salman’s response when he went reside on his YouTube channel. While Butt didn’t make any direct remarks, he dropped a refined response, saying he doesn’t intend to ignite the matter additional.

    “You’ve come to the wrong shop. You won’t get the stuff you want from this place. There already are a lot of shops here where people keep shouting like bus conductors, so you might as well go there,” Butt stated.
    Butt, alongside Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, was discovered responsible of spot-fixing through the Lord’s Test in 2010. The trio subsequently confronted bans and whereas Amir managed to make a nationwide comeback in 2016, Asif and Butt have been unable to take action.