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Indian Fans Urged Shaheen Afridi ‘Not to Perform Against India’

8Jun

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Indian Fans Urged Shaheen Afridi ‘Not to Perform Against India’

Ahead of eagerly awaited India-Pakistan match in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Indian fans were seen having a friendly chat with Pakistan’s star bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. This friendly encounter happened at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, where the two rival teams will face each other on Sunday, June 9. Ninth edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted in USA and West Indies, has already provided fans with some thrilling matches. Surprisingly, associate nations like USA and Canada have won against full-member teams Pakistan and Ireland, respectively. Afghanistan and Bangladesh have also made headlines by beating strong teams like New Zealand and Sri Lanka. A viral video on social media shows an Indian family taking pictures with Shaheen Shah Afridi. During...

Shoaib Malik Criticizes Babar Azam’s Captaincy After US Defeat

8Jun

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Shoaib Malik Criticizes Babar Azam’s Captaincy After US Defeat

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik criticized Babar Azam’s captaincy following Pakistan’s defeat to USA in T20 World Cup 2024. Malik expressed his disappointment, saying that Babar has not shown any growth or development in his leadership skills over the past four years. Shoaib Malik, who played under Babar’s captaincy in 2021 T20 World Cup, believes that Babar's approach is too rigid. He stated that Babar sticks to his plans even when they are not working and doesn’t adapt to changing situations. Malik pointed out that Babar’s batting strategy, including placement of certain players in specific positions, has remained same for four years. “This captaincy talk, I would like to go into its depth. You [Babar] have set a blockage in your mind, that is the problem. If you have decided...

Pacer Haris Rauf Accused of Ball Tampering in T20 World Cup

8Jun

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Pacer Haris Rauf Accused of Ball Tampering in T20 World Cup

Fast pacer Haris Rauf is facing serious allegations of ball tempering in that last T20 match against the USA. Former South African cricketer and current USA player Rusty Theron alleged that Rauf tampered with the ball using his fingernails after introducing a fresh ball in the 13th over. ICC hasn't issued any official comment on this situation. Rusty Theron, a former South African cricketer now playing for the USA, has pointed fingers at Pakistan's fast bowler and pacer Haris Rauf, accusing him of ball tampering during their T20 World Cup clash on June 6th in Dallas. He took social media to put his point to the authorities. According to the accusation, the match took an unexpected turn when Pakistan changed the ball at the start of the 13th over, with the USA team well-positioned at...

USA Defeated Pakistan in Thrilling Super Over of ICC T20 WC

7Jun

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USA Defeated Pakistan in Thrilling Super Over of ICC T20 WC

In a thrilling match at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, USA clinched a historic victory over Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Match ended in a heart-stopping Super Over, where USA managed to pull off a surprising win. Mohammad Amir bowled Super Over for Pakistan, USA scored 18 runs, losing just one wicket. Pakistan's response was insufficient, as they scored only 13 runs, losing one wicket. USA won the Super Over by 5 runs. Earlier in regular match, Pakistan set a target of 160 runs for USA. USA started their chase and lost their first wicket at 36 runs when Mohammad Rizwan caught Steven Taylor off Naseem Shah's bowling. USA lost second wicket at 104 runs when Andres Goss was bowled out for 35 runs. USA's third wicket fell at 111, with Monanik Patel caught by Mohammad Rizwan ...

Pakistan Team Has One of the Best Batsmen in World

7Jun

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Pakistan Team Has One of the Best Batsmen in World

US Ambassador Donald Blome has praised Pakistan cricket team, saying they have one of the best batsmen in world. Speaking to News Channel in Dallas before Pakistan vs United States match in ICC T20 World Cup 2024, he mentioned how impressed he is with team’s talent, particularly highlighting Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Ambassador Blome shared his excitement for upcoming match and impact it has on cricket in United States. "It's really exciting. It's a thrill to be here and to see what this means for cricket in the United States," he said. He noted that cricket has a long history in USA, and T20 World Cup is helping to bring sport back into spotlight. US Envoy Recalls Interaction with Pakistani Cricketers Blome recalled his recent meeting with Pakistan cricket team in Islamabad...