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Pakistan Becomes First Team To Clean Sweep in South Africa
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Pakistan Becomes First Team To Clean Sweep in South Africa

Pakistan has made history by becoming the first team to sweep South Africa in an ODI series on South African soil. This is a historic moment for Pakistan cricket, and it is a major sign of a significant achievement in their future cricketing journey. Pakistan’s cricket team has made history by becoming the first team to clean-sweep South Africa in a home ODI series. They achieved this milestone after a 3-0 victory with a thrilling 36-run win in the final match on Sunday. This remarkable achievement is a confidence boost for the Greenshirts ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. In a rain-affected match at The Wanderers, Pakistan posted a competitive 308/9 in 47 overs, thanks to a sensational century by opener Saim Ayub. The left-hander scored 101 off 94 balls—his second ton of the seri...
Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni’s Record Of Most 50’s
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Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni’s Record Of Most 50’s

Pakistan's star batsman, Babar Azam, etched his name into cricketing history. With a brilliant half-century, Azam surpassed the legendary MS Dhoni's record for the most 50+ scores in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). Pakistan’s cricket star Babar Azam has just made headlines once again with a bang. He surpassed Indian legend MS Dhoni's record for the most half-centuries against SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). This historic achievement came during the second ODI against South Africa in Cape Town on December 19, 2024. Babar ended his 21-innings drought by scoring a brilliant 73 off 95 balls, which included seven boundaries. This was his first half-century in ODIs in 411 days, with his previous one being an unbeaten ...
Heinrich Klaasen Fined for Kicking Stumps During Pakistan ODI
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Heinrich Klaasen Fined for Kicking Stumps During Pakistan ODI

Heinrich Klaasen was fined 15% of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Pakistan in Cape Town. The incident involved him kicking the stumps in frustration after being dismissed.  This was his first offense in 24 months, so he also received one demerit point. South Africa’s talented batter Heinrich Klaasen faced consequences for venting his frustration during the second ODI against Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town. After a brilliant knock of 97 runs off just 74 balls, Klaasen’s emotions got the better of him when pacer Naseem Shah dismissed him. In a moment of anger, he kicked the stumps, which led to sanctions under the ICC Code of Conduct. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Klaasen breached Art...
Mahnoor Ali Reaches U13 Final at US Junior Squash Open
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Mahnoor Ali Reaches U13 Final at US Junior Squash Open

Pakistan's squash star Mahnoor Ali is unstoppable! She has stormed into the final of the U13 category at the US Junior Open Squash Championships. What makes this even more amazing is that she hasn't lost a single match yet! Moreover, let's cheer her on as she aims for the gold medal! Philadelphia: Pakistan’s rising squash star, Mahnoor Ali, continued her remarkable run in the Under-13 category of the US Junior Open. She just advanced to the final after an intense semi-final clash against China’s Zinyuan Yin on Monday night. The 11-year-old showcased her skills with a commanding performance, winning the first two sets 11-7 and 11-5. Despite a setback in the third set, where Yin fought back to take it 11-5. However, Ali held her nerves in a thrilling fourth set, clinching it 12-10 to ...
Mohammad Amir and Imad Step Away from International Cricket
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Mohammad Amir and Imad Step Away from International Cricket

Following Imad Wasim's retirement from international cricket, Mohammad Amir has also announced his departure. While Amir's retirement surprises many fans, he has assured them that he will continue to be involved in cricket through domestic and franchise leagues. In a double farewell, Pakistani cricket stars Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim have decided to hang up their international boots. The duo, known for their match-winning performances and unshakable spirit, bid adieu to international cricket, paving the way for the next generation. First, it was Imad Wasim, who on Friday announced his retirement through a heartfelt social media post. "After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket," he wrote, adding that while his time in the green jersey ha...