Pakistan’s Abid Ali hits consecutive tons in first two Tests
5 years ago

Pakistan’s Abid Ali hits consecutive tons in first two Tests

The Hindu  

Pakistan opener Abid Ali joined the elite club of batsmen who have hit hundreds in consecutive matches in his first two Tests on the third day of the second match against Sri Lanka in Karachi on Saturday. Abid becomes the ninth batsmen and first Pakistani in the history of Test cricket to achieve the feat of consecutive hundreds in their first two Tests. India’s Mohammad Azharuddin scored three hundreds in his first three Tests after making his debut against England at home in December 1984. William Ponsford, Doug Walters and Greg Blewett of Australia, Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma of India, Alvin Kallicharran of the West Indies and Jimmy Neesham of New Zealand are the others who hit two consecutive centuries in their first two Tests.

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Pakistan break Australia's 123-year-old record in South Africa after hitting massive score at Newlands
3 days, 7 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 …

Record day for Afghanistan but first Test against Zimbabwe ends in draw
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1 week, 2 days ago

Record day for Afghanistan but first Test against Zimbabwe ends in draw

The Hindu  

Afghanistan amassed its highest score of 699 on Monday before the first test against Zimbabwe ended in a draw at the end of the final day at the Queens Sports Club. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, batting for a third successive day, scored 246 to reclaim the record test score for an Afghani batsman after Rahmat Shah was dismissed for 234 late …

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test: Rahmat Shah’s record 231 helps Afghanistan remain 161 runs behind on Day 3
1 week, 4 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test: Rahmat Shah’s record 231 helps Afghanistan remain 161 runs behind on Day 3

The Hindu  

Rahmat Shah struck an Afghanistan Test record 231 not out while partnering Hashmatullah Shahidi in an unbeaten 361-run stand on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Saturday. RELATED: Rahmat Shah registers highest individual score by Afghanistan batter in Test history Rahmat bettered the previous best Afghan individual score of 200 not out by Shahidi against Zimbabwe …

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days
1 week, 4 days ago

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days

Live Mint  

After a gap of 733 days, Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam ended the drought and scored a half-century while playing against South Africa on DAY 3 of the first Test at Centurion. Babar's struggles with bat: The former Pakistan skipper's last half-century in Test cricket came in December 2022, and ever since, he has struggled to score runs for his …

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues
1 week, 4 days ago

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam on Saturday notched up his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first match of the Two-test series against South Africa in Centurion. Babar Azam scored fifty against South Africa in the first Test. Babar Azam was recently dropped from Pakistan's Test squad after scoring just 30 and 5 against England in the first match …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test
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1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test

India Today  

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam ended his two-year-long half-century drought in Test cricket on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday, December 28. SA vs PAK 1st Test Day 3 Live His onslaught against Rabada continued in the next over as he flicked him away for a boundary on the second delivery. Pakistan suffer …

Cricket-S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets
1 week, 5 days ago

Cricket-S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets

Hindustan Times  

PRETORIA -Pakistan trailed by only two runs as they reached 88-3 in their second innings when bad light brought a premature end to day two of the first test against South Africa at Centurion on Friday, leaving the hosts holding the upper hand. Cricket-S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets Marco Jansen took 2-17, with Babar …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day
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1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s bowlers hit back after the tourist was bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Dane Paterson and debutant Corbin Bosch did most of the damage for South Africa after Pakistan was ent in to bat on a well-grassed pitch. Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed said in a …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty
1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty

Live Mint  

Fans fumed at Babar Azam on social media after the former Pakistan captain departed for just four off 11 balls in the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday. For the record, it was Babar's 19th Test innings without a single half-century. Regarded as one of the best batters in cricket at the moment, …

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

Shaheen Afridi Outshines PAK Bowling Legends Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis For THIS Record
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shaheen Afridi Outshines PAK Bowling Legends Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis For THIS Record

ABP News  

Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s ace speedster, made history as he became the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets across all three formats of international cricket. ALSO ON ABP Live | ICC Reprimand Star Windies Pacer For Abusing Umpire During WI Vs BAN 1st ODI Shaheen also became the third Pakistani bowler to achieve 100 T20I wickets, joining Haris Rauf and …

Abhishek Sharma Record Joint Fastest T20 Century By An Indian In Just 28 Balls
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1 month ago

Abhishek Sharma Record Joint Fastest T20 Century By An Indian In Just 28 Balls

ABP News  

Abhishek Sharma, captain of Punjab in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and a key player for Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League, made history on Thursday by smashing a century against Meghalaya. Fastest T20 Hundreds by Indian Players Abhishek Sharma – 28 balls Urvil Patel – 28 balls Rishabh Pant – 32 balls Rohit Sharma – 35 balls Urvil Patel – …

Abhishek Sharma leaves behind Rishabh Pant, matches IPL discard's record for fastest T20 century for India
1 month ago

Abhishek Sharma leaves behind Rishabh Pant, matches IPL discard's record for fastest T20 century for India

Hindustan Times  

For the second time in nine days, Rishabh Pant's six-year-old record in T20 cricket was broken, with Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma being the latest batter to go past the 36-ball feat as he slammed a 28-ball hundred in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Meghalaya. Abhishek Sharma scored a 28-ball century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Chasing 143 …

Abhishek Sharma matches Urvil Patel, hits joint-fastest T20 hundred by Indian
1 month ago

Abhishek Sharma matches Urvil Patel, hits joint-fastest T20 hundred by Indian

India Today  

SunRisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma equalled the record for the fastest T20 hundred by an Indian on Thursday, 5 December. Playing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Abhishek slammed a 28-ball hundred just days after Urvil Patel achieved his feat in as many balls. Despite blowing hot and cold with the Indian team, Abhishek has scored 256 runs from 12 …

ACC U-19 Asia Cup: India bounce back from defeat against Pakistan with 211-run thrashing of Japan
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1 month ago

ACC U-19 Asia Cup: India bounce back from defeat against Pakistan with 211-run thrashing of Japan

Firstpost  

Skipper Mohamed Amaan led from the front with an unbeaten century as India posted a mammoth 339/6 on the board after they were invited to bat, before restricting the minnows to 128/8. India captain Mohamed Amaan struck seven fours during his unbeaten 122 off 118 balls. Image credit: X/@ACCMedia1 Skipper Mohamed Amaan led from the front with a majestic century …

Haris Rauf creates history for Pakistan as Men in Green outclass Zimbabwe in 1st T20I
1 month, 1 week ago

Haris Rauf creates history for Pakistan as Men in Green outclass Zimbabwe in 1st T20I

India TV News  

Pacer Haris Rauf has registered an all-time record for Pakistan in his team's thumping win over Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the series on Sunday, December 1. Rauf broke Shadab Khan's record for most wickets by a Pakistan player in T20Is as he picked up two wickets in the team's 57-run win at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. They …

Mohamed Enaan's late heroics in vain as India fall short in their U19 Asia Cup opener against Pakistan
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1 month, 1 week ago

Mohamed Enaan's late heroics in vain as India fall short in their U19 Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

India TV News  

Pakistan pulled off a thrilling 44-run win over India in their opening match of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 on Saturday. Opener Shahzaib Khan scored 159 runs off 147 balls to help Pakistan post a big total of 281 for 7 while batting first and then pacer Ali Raza picked 3 wickets to bowl out India to 237. …

Ayub smashes maiden ODI hundred in Pakistan's thumping 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe
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1 month, 1 week ago

Ayub smashes maiden ODI hundred in Pakistan's thumping 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Hindustan Times  

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Saim Ayub smashed a maiden ODI hundred off 53 balls as Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international on Tuesday. Ayub smashes maiden ODI hundred in Pakistan's thumping 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe Ayub, the left-handed opening batter, hit 17 fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 113 off 62 balls and …

Pak Vs Zim, 2nd ODI: Debutant Abrar Ahmed’s 4-wicket haul dismantles Zimbabwe at 145
1 month, 1 week ago

Pak Vs Zim, 2nd ODI: Debutant Abrar Ahmed’s 4-wicket haul dismantles Zimbabwe at 145

Live Mint  

Pakistan's young spinner debutant Abrar Ahmed dismantled Zimbabwe's batting unit with a sensational four-wicket haul in the ongoing second ODI at Queens Sports Club Bulawayo on Tuesday. Abrar's brilliant spell helped Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan bowl the Chevrons out for a paltry 145-run total in just 32.3 overs. Apart from Abrar, Agha Salman picked up three wickets, while Saim Ayub and …

Ayub smashes maiden ODI hundred in Pakistan’s thumping 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe
1 month, 1 week ago

Ayub smashes maiden ODI hundred in Pakistan’s thumping 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Associated Press  

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Saim Ayub smashed a maiden ODI hundred off 53 balls as Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international on Tuesday. Ayub, the left-handed opening batter, hit 17 fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 113 off 62 balls and sped Pakistan to 148-0 in 18.2 overs. “After that, Saim Ayub’s innings …

ZIM vs PAK: Abrar Ahmed joins Abdul Qadir in elite club with impressive ODI debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ZIM vs PAK: Abrar Ahmed joins Abdul Qadir in elite club with impressive ODI debut

India Today  

Abrar Ahmed became only the fourth Pakistani bowler to take a four-wicket haul on ODI debut. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI Updates Zakir Khan holds the record for best figures overall, which he made back in 1984 against New Zealand in Peshawar. Best figures by a Pakistani bowler in ODIs on debut Zakir Khan: 8-2-19-4 against New Zealand, Peshawar, 1984 …

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Saim Ayub blasts 53-ball hundred, helps Pakistan bounce back
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Saim Ayub blasts 53-ball hundred, helps Pakistan bounce back

India Today  

Saim Ayub smashed the joint third-fastest hundred by a Pakistani batter in ODIs as the visitors bounced back in the three-match series against Zimbabwe with a 10-wicket win on Tuesday, November 26 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI Highlights Ayub blasted a 53-ball century as Pakistan chased down a target of 146 with 31.4 …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Tilak Varma becomes first batter to record three consecutive T20 hundreds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Tilak Varma becomes first batter to record three consecutive T20 hundreds

The Hindu  

Hyderabad captain Tilak Varma became the first batter to score three consecutive T20 centuries after opening his Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign with a hundred against Meghalaya at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium C on Saturday. In doing so he became only the second Indian to score two consecutive T20I centuries, joining Sanju Samson in the exclusive list. Moreover, he …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: KL Rahul crosses 3000 Test runs during Australia vs India match at Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: KL Rahul crosses 3000 Test runs during Australia vs India match at Perth

The Hindu  

India batter KL Rahul crossed the milestone of 3,000 Test runs during Day 1 of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth on Friday. FOLLOW LIVE | AUS vs IND 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Rahul opened the batting for India in the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, who missed the match due to personal …

Shah's 40-run blitz helps Pakistan avoid defeat
2 months ago

Shah's 40-run blitz helps Pakistan avoid defeat

India TV News  

Naseem Shah misses Wasim Akram's 22-year-old record by a whisker in the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia. He scored 40 runs off 39 deliveries with one four and four sixes, but he missed breaking Akram's record by just 10 runs. Pakistan posted a respectable total on the board, but they were bowled out for 203 in the 47th …

Sajid Khan's Epic Fightback Leaves England Scrambling in Third Test
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sajid Khan's Epic Fightback Leaves England Scrambling in Third Test

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's Sajid Khan shines with a magnificent century in the second Test against England, helping his team secure a 152-run victory in the series-levelling contest. Despite facing challenges with a bloody nose and a top edge on his chin, Khan remained resilient and scored a well-deserved half-century. His partnership with Shaud Shakeel adds immense pressure to the English bowling attack, …

Shakeel's Century Makes History as Pakistan Clinches WTC 2023-25 Cycle
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shakeel's Century Makes History as Pakistan Clinches WTC 2023-25 Cycle

India TV News  

Saud Shakeel continues his impressive form in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. The southpaw scored his fourth Test hundred on day two, moving him past his teammate and into the top 10 list of players with the most runs in the cycle. He frustrated the English bowlers with his elegant batting and scored 134 runs off …

Pakistan's Grit and Class Shine as Saud Shakeel Masterclass Propel Them to Test Victory Against England
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's Grit and Class Shine as Saud Shakeel Masterclass Propel Them to Test Victory Against England

India Today  

Pakistan staged a remarkable comeback to secure a thrilling victory against England in the third Test match. Led by Saud Shakeel's exceptional batting performance, Pakistan fought back from 187/7 to reach a competitive total of 344. Shakeel's masterful century showcased his exceptional batting prowess and helped Pakistan secure a crucial win in the series.

Rizwan Breaks Sarfaraz's Record to Script Test History for a Pakistan Wicketkeeper
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rizwan Breaks Sarfaraz's Record to Script Test History for a Pakistan Wicketkeeper

India TV News  

Mohammad Rizwan surpasses Sarfaraz Ahmed to become the fastest Pakistan wicketkeeper to reach 2,000 Test runs. Rizwan achieved the milestone in his 57th innings, surpassing the veteran Sarfaraz Ahmed who held the record for over 20 years. Rizwan's remarkable feat puts him in fifth place among Pakistan's leading wicketkeepers in Tests.

Kagiso Rabada smashes Test cricket record to give South Africa edge over Bangladesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kagiso Rabada smashes Test cricket record to give South Africa edge over Bangladesh

The Independent  

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South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Historic Test Debut
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Historic Test Debut

The Hindu  

South African paceman Kagiso Rabada claimed a record-setting 300th Test wicket as Bangladesh was bowled out for 106 in its opening innings on the first day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. Rabada became the fastest to 300 Test wickets, achieving the feat in 11,187 balls with a strike rate of 39.39.

Pakistan Dominates England in Historic Test Win at Home
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Dominates England in Historic Test Win at Home

ABP News  

Pakistan emerged victorious in the 2nd Test match against England, securing a historic 152-run victory. Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali shone with impressive bowling performances, bowling a combined 20 wickets across the match. Khan's 9 wickets were the most for any bowler in a Test match in Pakistan, while Ali's 8 wickets were the best by any bowler in Tests …

Spinners Khan and Ali Claim All 20 England Wickets to Earn Pakistan a 152-Run Win in 2nd Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Spinners Khan and Ali Claim All 20 England Wickets to Earn Pakistan a 152-Run Win in 2nd Test

Associated Press  

Pakistan secured a 152-run victory over England in the second test, ending a 11-match home losing streak. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali and off-spinner Sajid Khan took 8-46 and 2-93 respectively to dismiss England's batting lineup. Pakistan chased down a challenging target of 297 runs and secured the win with 20 wickets in the second innings.

Pakistan Dominates England in Second Test, Clinching Series 1-1
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Dominates England in Second Test, Clinching Series 1-1

ABP News  

Pakistan emerged victorious in the second Test match against England, securing a thrilling 152-run victory. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali shone with 4 wickets for 46 runs, while right-arm off-spinner Sajid Khan scalped 7 wickets for 111 runs in the first innings. The match showcased Pakistan's bowling prowess, restricting England to a modest 291 in the second innings. Despite Duckett's valiant …

Pakistan spins its way to 152-run victory over England in second Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan spins its way to 152-run victory over England in second Test

ABC  

Noman Ali has claimed eight wickets as Pakistan's frontline spinners bowled the hosts to a 152-run win over England in the second Test in Multan. Pakistan was already in the ascendancy when England resumed on 2-36, needing an extraordinary batting effort to get anywhere near the victory target of 297. Vice-captain Ollie Pope fell in the second over of the …

Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and first Test updates
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and first Test updates

The Independent  

Joe Root and Haryr Brook both brought up double centuries Joe Root has overhauled Sir Alastair Cook as England’s record run scorer in Test cricket, passing his former captain’s mark of 12,472 on day three of the series opener against Pakistan. Root arrived in the country needing 71 to take top spot and got there in his first innings, seizing …

Rohit Sharma Sets World Record As First Opener To Achieve 'Mega Milestone' In 147 Years Of Test Cricket
3 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma Sets World Record As First Opener To Achieve 'Mega Milestone' In 147 Years Of Test Cricket

ABP News  

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma left everyone in awe with his performance on day four of IND vs BAN 2nd Test at Kanpur's Green Park. With this feat, Rohit Sharma became the first opener in Test cricket history to hit sixes on the first two balls of a match. India's World Record in IND vs BAN Kanpur Test Team …

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 4: Ashwin picks 2, BAN trail by 26 runs
3 months, 1 week ago

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 4: Ashwin picks 2, BAN trail by 26 runs

Hindustan Times  

India vs Bangladesh Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4: Bangladesh posted 26/1 in 11 overs at Stumps on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test match against India and trail by 26 runs, in Kanpur. He reached his 13th Test century while three wickets fell at the other end in the first session of Day 4 of the second Test between …

Ravichandran Ashwin creates history, becomes first cricketer to register massive record in Test cricket
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin creates history, becomes first cricketer to register massive record in Test cricket

India TV News  

Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name into the history books as he registered a massive milestone in the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test in Chennai. After scoring 113 in the first innings, Ashwin took a six-wicket haul in the second to set up the platform for India's big 280-run win. Players with a century and a fifer in same Test: Ian …

Ravichandran Ashwin Equals MS Dhon Historic Milestone In Test Cricket
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin Equals MS Dhon Historic Milestone In Test Cricket

ABP News  

Indian cricket team's star spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, delivered a crucial century to put India in a commanding position at stumps on Day 1 of IND vs BAN 1st Test in Chennai. Also on ABP Live | IND vs BAN: Yashasvi Jaiswal Needs 76 Runs In Second Innings To Make History Ashwin and Jadeja forged a record unbeaten 195-run partnership for …

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma On The Cusp Of Historic Record, Could Join Tendulkar, Kohli In Elite Group
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma On The Cusp Of Historic Record, Could Join Tendulkar, Kohli In Elite Group

ABP News  

Rohit Sharma, the India captain, is currently gearing up for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh all set to commence at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. Rohit Sharma Two Centuries Short Of 50 International Tons Indian skipper Rohit has been in the fine form in the ongoing ICC WTC 2023-25 and has scored 700 runs in nine …

OTD: When Javed Miandad scored his fifth Test double century against Australia in Karachi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

OTD: When Javed Miandad scored his fifth Test double century against Australia in Karachi

Hindustan Times  

On September 16, 1988, Javed Miandad produced one of his greatest batting display in Test cricket, scoring a sublime 211 against Australia in Karachi. Miandad’s double century—his fifth in Test cricket—was the backbone of Pakistan’s first-innings total of 469 for 9 declared. Dominating show Australia’s bowlers, including Bruce Reid, did manage early breakthroughs, but it was Miandad’s 196-run partnership with …

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash
4 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash

India TV News  

Pakistan are in a must-win situation having gone negative in the ongoing two-match Test series against Bangladesh and they have dropped their spearhead pace bowler Shaheen Afridi for the second match in Rawalpindi, starting Friday, August 30. Pakistan announced their 12 for the second and final match of the Test series and Shaheen, the former vice-captain, was nowhere to be …

Mohammad Rizwan sets new all-time Test record despite embarrassing loss for Pakistan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammad Rizwan sets new all-time Test record despite embarrassing loss for Pakistan

India TV News  

Pakistan cricket team witnessed their first-ever defeat against Bangladesh in red-ball cricket history after losing the opening Test match of the series on Sunday, August 25. Pakistan witnessed their first-ever 10-wicket defeat in Tests at home but Rizwan entered the history books for his impressive innings across the first Test match. Rizwan scored 222 in two innings to break Taslim …

Rizwan and Shakeel centuries give Pakistan control of first test against Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rizwan and Shakeel centuries give Pakistan control of first test against Bangladesh

Associated Press  

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Saud Shakeel smashed centuries as Pakistan piled up 448-6 declared to put the hosts in control of the first test against Bangladesh on Thursday. Rizwan hit a career-best 171 not out off 239 balls and left-hander Shakeel continued his imperious form in red-ball cricket with 141 runs off 261 before Pakistan declared …

Pakistan reaches 158-4 in 1st test after Bangladesh jolts top order
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan reaches 158-4 in 1st test after Bangladesh jolts top order

Associated Press  

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Bangladesh pace bowlers made full use of favorable conditions on a greenish wicket before half-centuries from Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel rescued Pakistan to 158-4 on the opening day of the first cricket test on Wednesday. “I have a good understanding with Saud and when there’s partnerships, things do look easy.” After the wet patches dried up …

All-rounder Salman relishes prospect of serving as Pakistan’s sole spinner in upcoming test
4 months, 3 weeks ago

All-rounder Salman relishes prospect of serving as Pakistan’s sole spinner in upcoming test

Associated Press  

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — All-rounder Salman Ali Agha says he’s excited by the prospect of serving as Pakistan’s sole spin option in the upcoming first test against Bangladesh. Similarly, when I go out to bowl, I always think about bowling.” Rawalpindi will host both test matches in the series after the Pakistan Cricket Board moved the second test from Karachi due …

Pakistan opts for all-out pace attack in 1st test against Bangladesh after releasing spinner Abrar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan opts for all-out pace attack in 1st test against Bangladesh after releasing spinner Abrar

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan will go with an all-out pace attack in the first test against Bangladesh after releasing the only specialist spinner, Abrar Ahmed, from its squad on Saturday. Shaheen Shah Afridi is expected to lead the attack with Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shehzad and Mir Hamza the other fast bowling options for the test opener in Rawalpindi, starting …

Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma's record, slams maiden century in 2nd T20I vs Zimbabwe: Full list of milestones
6 months ago

Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma's record, slams maiden century in 2nd T20I vs Zimbabwe: Full list of milestones

Hindustan Times  

Sixes galore in Harare as Indian opener Abhishek Sharma played a whirlwind knock to shatter multiple records in the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Mentored by legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, opener Abhishek announced himself on the international stage with a stellar century against Sikandar Raza's spirited Zimbabwe side at the Harare Sports Club. Abhishek breaks Rohit Sharma's record in …

Abhishek Sharma scripts history with 46-ball T20I hundred vs Zimbabwe: In Stats
6 months ago

Abhishek Sharma scripts history with 46-ball T20I hundred vs Zimbabwe: In Stats

India Today  

India bounced back from their series-opening defeat to Zimbabwe in style in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday. Abhishek Sharma hit a 47-ball hundred and Ruturaj Gaikwad an unbeaten 77 before Rinku Singh aced the finisher's role with a 22-ball 48 not out as India posted 234 for 2 in their quota of 20 overs. Zimbabwe bowlers had no …

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