Mohammad Abbas's skill is second to none: Shan Masood on pacer's comeback
2 weeks ago

Mohammad Abbas's skill is second to none: Shan Masood on pacer's comeback

India Today  

Pakistan Test team skipper Shan Masood hailed Mohammad Abbas's return to the squad for their one-off Test against South Africa, emphasizing the pacer's invaluable skills. Sometimes, it takes time as a lot of factors are to be considered.England series were not suited for Mohammad Abbas but going into South Africa, we wanted a bowler who could give the bowling lineup right number of overs, the control and the skill we get from M. Abbas is second to none,” Masood said. Pakistan's pace attack, now bolstered by Abbas and Shahzad, will play a crucial role in countering the South African batting lineup. Pakistan playing XI for Centurion Test Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas With the one-off Test marking an important chapter for both teams, the inclusion of seasoned campaigners like Abbas signals Pakistan's intent to compete fiercely.

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Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat against South Africa
2 days, 4 hours ago

Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat against South Africa

The Hindu  

Pakistan may have lost its Test series in South Africa 2-0, but captain Shan Masood saw enough from his side to believe there are better days ahead as they held their own for long periods in challenging conditions. South Africa won the first test in Pretoria by two wickets despite being reduced to 99-8 chasing 148 on a difficult surface, …

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
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2 days, 10 hours ago

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Hindustan Times  

CE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test on Monday. Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa Masood progressed to a defiant 137 off 232 balls and led …

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test
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2 days, 10 hours ago

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test CE TOWN, - Captain Shan Masood is unbeaten on 137 as Pakistan continue to defy hosts South Africa having gone to lunch on 312 for three in their second innings on the fourth day of the second and final test at Newlands on Monday, but …

Pakistan break Australia's 123-year-old record in South Africa after hitting massive score at Newlands
2 days, 21 hours ago

Pakistan break Australia's 123-year-old record in South Africa after hitting massive score at Newlands

India TV News  

Pakistan have shattered Australia's 123-year-old after their marathon outing in the second innings of the second Test at Newlands against South Africa. Pakistan have registered the record for the most runs by a visiting team in South Africa after being asked to follow on. Highest Test score a Pakistan player in South Africa: 1 - Shan Masood: 145 in South …

Shan Masood, Babar Azam shatter Test cricket record with valiant partnership after following-on in Cape Town
2 days, 21 hours ago

Shan Masood, Babar Azam shatter Test cricket record with valiant partnership after following-on in Cape Town

India TV News  

Shan Masood and Babar Azam led Pakistan's face-saving charge in the second innings after being forced to follow-on as they were shot out for 194 after South Africa piled on a humongous 615 in the second and final Test in Cape Town. Pakistan were 213/1 at the stumps on the third day and are still 208 runs behind with effectively …

Shan Masood breaks all-time Pakistan record, misses Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat during Newlands Test
2 days, 21 hours ago

Shan Masood breaks all-time Pakistan record, misses Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat during Newlands Test

India TV News  

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has shattered an all-time Pakistan record during the second Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town. Highest Test score a Pakistan player in South Africa: 1 - Shan Masood: 145 in South Africa in 2025 2 - Azhar Mahmood: 136 in South Africa in 1998 3 - Taufeeq Umar: 135 in South Africa in …

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town
2 days, 21 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan
2 days, 21 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan

India Today  

Shan Masood made history after recording the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in Tests on South African soil. Masood broke Azhar Mahmood’s record of 136 back in February 1998 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Updates But Mahmood remains the only Pakistani batter to have scored multiple Test hundreds in …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century
3 days, 4 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century

The Hindu  

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. It also exceeded Pakistan’s first innings total of 194, which prompted South African captain Temba Bavuma to enforce the follow-on. AS IT HAPPENED: SA vs PAK …

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test
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3 days, 5 hours ago

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test

Hindustan Times  

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test Pakistan were 213 for one in their follow-on innings at close of play, still 208 runs short …

Shan Masood creates history, becomes first Pakistan captain to hit Test hundred in South Africa
3 days, 21 hours ago

Shan Masood creates history, becomes first Pakistan captain to hit Test hundred in South Africa

India TV News  

Shan Masood has created history as he has become the first Pakistan captain to hit a Test hundred in South Africa. He has become the first Pakistan captain with a century in South Africa. Inzamam-ul-Haq had a chance to be the first Pakistani skipper to get a ton in South Africa but missed out on it as he ran out …

Pakistan in trouble after Ryan Rickelton leads South African run feast in 2nd Test
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4 days, 4 hours ago

Pakistan in trouble after Ryan Rickelton leads South African run feast in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan were reeling in response to a relentless South African batting performance on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. Pakistan were reeling in response to a relentless South African batting performance on the second day of the second Test. Left-handed opening batsman Rickelton made a chanceless 259, South Africa's joint seventh highest Test score, before …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan
4 days, 5 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa racked up 615 runs thanks to Ryan Rickelton’s career-best 259 and then reduced Pakistan to 64-3 by stumps on day two of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. The left-hander posted South Africa’s first Test double century in eight years. But he took a back seat when South Africa resumed the day on 316-4 as Kyle Verreynne …

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town
4 days, 21 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan
5 days, 13 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - Scorecard Playing XIs: South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka. …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands
1 week ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands

The Hindu  

South Africa has already sealed its place in this year’s World Test Championship final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep its momentum going in the longest format. South Africa defeated Pakistan by two wickets in a tense first test in Pretoria and has won its last six red …

‘Slap on their faces’: Mohammad Amir lashes out at ex-PAK coaches after Abbas' terrific bowling vs SA on comeback
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Slap on their faces’: Mohammad Amir lashes out at ex-PAK coaches after Abbas' terrific bowling vs SA on comeback

Hindustan Times  

After a three-year hiatus from Test cricket, Mohammad Abbas returned to the Pakistan squad with a bang in the first Test of the tour of South Africa, taking seven wickets including a second innings six-fer to bring Pakistan within inches of notching up a memorable victory in Centurion. Abbas put in a heroic effort on his return to Test cricket, …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: South Africa beats Pakistan by two wickets, reaches WTC final
1 week, 3 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: South Africa beats Pakistan by two wickets, reaches WTC final

The Hindu  

An emotional Temba Bavuma hailed the character of his team after South Africa qualified for the World Test championship final with a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday. But Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to victory with an unbeaten ninth …

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4
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1 week, 3 days ago

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4

The Hindu  

Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Rabada scored 31 and Jansen 16 in an unbeaten partnership of 51 off 50 balls to see South Africa over …

Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa
1 week, 3 days ago

Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Dec 29 - South Africa were 32 runs shy of winning the first test while Pakistan needed only two wickets for success as the contest headed to a thrilling finish on the fourth day at Centurion on Sunday. Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa Mohammad Abbas bowled Pakistan to the brink of an extraordinary win as …

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3
1 week, 4 days ago

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

South Africa’s top-order stumbled against Pakistan’s pace attack as the first Test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday. South Africa, needing a win in one of the two matches against Pakistan to seal its place in next June’s World Test Championship final, wobbled to 27 …

PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish
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1 week, 4 days ago

PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish

India Today  

Rain, runs, and riveting cricket defined an action-packed third day at SuperSport Park, leaving the Centurion Test finely poised. A low target of 148, combined with Pakistan's spirited bowling, set up a thrilling finale, with South Africa needing 121 runs and Pakistan requiring seven wickets. SA vs PAK 1st Test: Updates Match stays evenly poised Day 3 | Stumps ðŸŸâ⚪️ …

SA vs PAK: Paterson-Bosch, Aiden Markram put South Africa in control on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test vs Pakistan
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1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK: Paterson-Bosch, Aiden Markram put South Africa in control on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test vs Pakistan

India TV News  

South Africa dominated the opening day of the first Test match against Pakistan in Centurion on Thursday. Fast bowlers Dane Paterson and Corbin Bosch bowled out Pakistan to 211 in their first innings and then Aiden Markram's unbeaten 47 runs took the Proteas to 82 for 3 at the end of Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. The struggling …

South Africa aims to seal its place in WTC final in test series against Pakistan
2 weeks ago

South Africa aims to seal its place in WTC final in test series against Pakistan

Associated Press  

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first test, starting Thursday. The Proteas need to win one of its remaining two test matches in this WTC cycle to guarantee a place at the Lord’s final next year and captain Temba Bavuma believes …

SA vs PAK: Pakistan name playing XI for 1st Test, veteran pacer returns after 3 years
2 weeks ago

SA vs PAK: Pakistan name playing XI for 1st Test, veteran pacer returns after 3 years

India Today  

Pakistan have included 34-year-old fast bowler Mohammad Abbas in their playing XI for the opening Test against South Africa, starting December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Pakistan have left out Abdullah Shafique, who made 132 runs in the Test series against England at home last October. The speedster had sustained an injury on the left side of his …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town

India Today  

Pakistan showcased a commanding performance to clinch an ODI series victory against South Africa with an 81-run win on December 20 at Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A stellar batting display, led by the likes of Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a sensational bowling spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealed Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI …

Pakistan recalls fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after 3 years for test matches in South Africa
1 month ago

Pakistan recalls fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after 3 years for test matches in South Africa

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan recalled fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after three years for test matches in South Africa while Shaheen Shah Afridi will play only white-ball cricket on the tour. ___ Squads: Tests: Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub …

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns
1 month ago

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns

India TV News  

Pakistan have named all three squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa, set to kick off on December 10 with a three-match T20 series, followed by as many ODIs and a couple of Test matches. Pakistan saw a return for Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah into the Test team for the two crucial World Test Championship matches against …

Champions Trophy in mind, Shaheen Afridi rested for South Africa Tests
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1 month ago

Champions Trophy in mind, Shaheen Afridi rested for South Africa Tests

India Today  

Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi has been rested for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa as part of Pakistan's preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19. Despite his exclusion, the 23-year-old will feature in the T20I series beginning December 10. ðŸšè Pakistan squads announced for South Africa tour ðŸšè 🗓️ 3️⃣ T20Is, 3️⃣ …

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ in advance of the home ICC event in February-March 2025. Pakistan have omitted leading fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from their Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa as they look to keep him “physically and mentally fresh” for the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib …

Noman Ali announced ICC Men's Player of the Month for October
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Noman Ali announced ICC Men's Player of the Month for October

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali has been announced as the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for October on Tuesday following his exceptional performance in the recently concluded three-match Test series against England. Noman Ali announced ICC Men's Player of the Month for October His heroics across the series were enough to edge South Africa pacer Kagiso …

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah's Reign Comes to an End
2 months, 1 week ago

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah's Reign Comes to an End

India Today  

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah's reign over as Kagiso Rabada ends, with South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada surging to the top spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. Rabada's rise follows his impressive form during the ICC World Test Championship, particularly highlighted by his nine-wicket haul in South Africa's recent victory over Bangladesh in Mirpur.

‘Third-class Pakistan did surgery on themselves’: Ex-cricketer lands heavy blows on captain Shan Masood for Bangla wash
4 months ago

‘Third-class Pakistan did surgery on themselves’: Ex-cricketer lands heavy blows on captain Shan Masood for Bangla wash

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali came down heavily at captain Shan Masood after Pakistan were whitewashed by Bangladesh in their own backyard. Former cricketer Basit Ali lambasted Pakistan captain Shan Masood calling their performance in the Test series against Bangladesh “third class” In the first innings, Pakistan had a grip on the game when they reduced Bangladesh to 26/6. Basit …

Shahid Afridi lambasts Shan Masood, PCB with 'serious questions' after BAN loss: 'Clearly shows lack of awareness'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi lambasts Shan Masood, PCB with 'serious questions' after BAN loss: 'Clearly shows lack of awareness'

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, on Sunday, lashed out at incumbent Test skipper Shan Masood and the Pakistan Cricket Board after the team succumbed to a humiliating 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the series opener. Shahid Afridi took an aim at Pakistan captain Shan Masood and PCB after Bangladesh's win Afridi, raising “serious questions”, criticised PCB over the pitch preparation …

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood
4 months, 3 weeks ago

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Ahead of a busy schedule, Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood admitted that his team is still on the hunt to find the "ideal way" of playing red-ball cricket on their home soil that suits their style of play. "Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood Masood took over Babar Azam …

'Watching the 1st Test was painful': Waqar Younis' no-holds-barred attack at Shan Masood's Pakistan after Australia loss
1 year ago

'Watching the 1st Test was painful': Waqar Younis' no-holds-barred attack at Shan Masood's Pakistan after Australia loss

Hindustan Times  

Australia dismantled Pakistan on a challenging Perth pitch earlier this week, securing a resounding 360-run victory in the first Test within four days. Pakistan's Shan Masood walks off after being caught by Austrlia's Alex Carey during the second day of the first Test cricket match between Australia and Pakistan Facing the relentless pace of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and captain …

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to skip white-ball leg of tour; KL Rahul to lead in ODIs
1 year, 1 month ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to skip white-ball leg of tour; KL Rahul to lead in ODIs

Firstpost  

The latest announcement puts a question mark over Rohit and Kohli’s future in white-ball cricket, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya appearing the likely candidate to take over leadership in both ODIs and T20Is going forward. India’s squads for the tour of South Africa: India’s squad for Tests: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, …

'Qurbaani ka bakra…': Shan Masood reacts to being called 'sacrificial lamb' ahead of Pakistan vs Australia Test series
1 year, 1 month ago

'Qurbaani ka bakra…': Shan Masood reacts to being called 'sacrificial lamb' ahead of Pakistan vs Australia Test series

Hindustan Times  

Shan Masood's first assignment as Pakistan Test captain is not an easy challenge by any stretch of the imagination. Masood, succeeding Babar Azam as skipper, will lead Pakistan in a three-match Test series in Australia starting December 14 and the stakes couldn't be any higher. Pakistan have been whitewashed in each of their five previous Test series in Australia, and …

Newly-appointed Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood sets sights on making history in Australia tour
1 year, 1 month ago

Newly-appointed Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood sets sights on making history in Australia tour

Firstpost  

Pakistan have never won a Test series in the 12 times they have toured down under, with the south Asian side losing the last 14 five-dayers in a row there. Lahore: Newly appointed skipper Shan Masood set Pakistan a tough target on Wednesday for their forthcoming tour of Australia — make history. But Masood, 34, who took over the Test …

PCB appoints Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan's T20I captain, Shan Masood to lead Test side after Babar Azam's resignation
1 year, 1 month ago

PCB appoints Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan's T20I captain, Shan Masood to lead Test side after Babar Azam's resignation

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam dropped a captaincy bombshell after Pakistan suffered a premature exit from the ICC World Cup 2023 in India on Wednesday. After Pakistan's mediocre performance at the One Day International World Cup, Babar said that he has relinquished the captaincy from all formats. Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam of Pakistan appeal for a wicket against England After Babar's mega …

PAK vs SA | South Africa sneaks past Pakistan in a humdinger
1 year, 2 months ago

PAK vs SA | South Africa sneaks past Pakistan in a humdinger

The Hindu  

It took 26 matches for the World Cup to get a closely fought game. Scoreboard: Pakistan innings: Abdullah Shafique c Ngidi b Jansen 9 Imam-ul-Haq c Klaasen b Jansen 12 Babar Azam c De Kock b Shamsi 50 Mohammad Rizwan c De Kock b Coetzee 31 Iftikhar Ahmed c Klaasen b Shamsi 21 Saud Shakeel c De Kock b Shamsi …

India vs Pakistan: Who among Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali pose the biggest threat to Rohit and Co.
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Pakistan: Who among Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali pose the biggest threat to Rohit and Co.

Hindustan Times  

Both India and Pakistan have enjoyed two comprehensive wins in the 2023 World Cup but their biggest test thus far comes on Friday when they face each other. Shaheen Afridi may have got off to a poor start in this tournament but he remains a significant threat to India in the first 10 overs They would also be hoping, more …

Major changes in latest ICC Test Rankings: Joe Root and Steve Smith rise, Rohit Sharma slips to 10
1 year, 5 months ago

Major changes in latest ICC Test Rankings: Joe Root and Steve Smith rise, Rohit Sharma slips to 10

India TV News  

In a major change in the latest ICC Test rankings for the batters, the former English captain Joe Root jumped to the second position after an impressive performance in the recent Ashes 2023. Australian batter Steve Smith also gained in the rankings but shockingly the Indian captain Rohit Sharma slipped to 10th place despite scoring 240 runs in three Test …

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Shafique double century, Salman ton hands Pakistan 397-run lead
1 year, 5 months ago

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Shafique double century, Salman ton hands Pakistan 397-run lead

The Hindu  

Abdullah Shafique struck his maiden double hundred and Agha Salman smashed a rapid unbeaten 132 as Pakistan looked poised for a 2-0 series sweep after thoroughly dominating the second Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Having bundled out Sri Lanka for 166, Pakistan racked up 563-5 on day three and the lead of 397 makes it unlikely the visitor would …

Hasan Ali, Abbas set to join Pakistan for England Tests as Haris Rauf bows out owing to injury
2 years, 1 month ago

Hasan Ali, Abbas set to join Pakistan for England Tests as Haris Rauf bows out owing to injury

India TV News  

Haris Rauf's injury may well prove to be a blessing in disguise for Muhammad Abbas and Hasan Ali as the duo is all set to be called for a couple of remaining Tests vs England. On Tuesday, Rauf was ruled out of the series with a grade-II strain in his right qua The 29-year-old Rauf, who made his Test debut …

Pakistan recall Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah for Tests in West Indies
3 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan recall Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah for Tests in West Indies

India TV News  

Pakistan recalled fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shah on Friday for the two test matches against the West Indies and named uncapped batsman Azam Khan for the Twenty20s. ___ Squads: ODIs: Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, …

pak vs sa babar urges pak to aim higher after sa Test series win
3 years, 11 months ago

pak vs sa babar urges pak to aim higher after sa Test series win

The Hindu  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam believed the team should be looking higher, post its 2-0 Test series victory over South Africa on Monday. "Getting into the top five is promising and we would like to extend our win streak and rise a bit more higher in the ranking," the Pakistan captain said after a 95-run victory in the second test in …

Pakistan vs South Africa: Hosts can get even better after 'much-needed win,' says Test captain Babar Azam
3 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan vs South Africa: Hosts can get even better after 'much-needed win,' says Test captain Babar Azam

Firstpost  

He led Pakistan to a 2-0 sweep over the Proteas in Rawalpindi on Monday in a hard-fought 95-run win on the fifth and final day of the second Test. Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s new Test captain Babar Azam said Monday they can get even better after a historic first series win against South Africa since 2003. “It was a much-needed win and …

Pakistan Sweep The Series 2-0 Against The Proteas At Home, Win The Rawalpindi Test By 95 Runs
3 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan Sweep The Series 2-0 Against The Proteas At Home, Win The Rawalpindi Test By 95 Runs

ABP News  

A Pakistan vs South Africa Test fixture that was being played after 14 years in Pakistan, had some significance before the Test series began. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pakistan win by 95 runs!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvSA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel='nofollow'>#PAKvSA</a> Scorecard: <a href="https://t.co/uZL7EzF6Gl" rel='nofollow'>https://t.co/uZL7EzF6Gl</a><br><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HarHaalMainCricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel='nofollow'>#HarHaalMainCricket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BackTheBoysInGreen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel='nofollow'>#BackTheBoysInGreen</a> <a href="https://t.co/xARGUjvs6L" rel='nofollow'>pic.twitter.com/xARGUjvs6L</a></p>— Pakistan Cricket <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB/status/1358707543078535170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel='nofollow'>February 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> In …

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