Shaheen returns to Test squad; Huraira, Jamal earn maiden call ups for Sri Lanka series
1 year, 6 months ago

Shaheen returns to Test squad; Huraira, Jamal earn maiden call ups for Sri Lanka series

The Hindu  

Star pacer Shaheen Afridi was on Saturday named in Pakistan’s squad for the Test series in Sri Lanka next month while Muhammad Huraira and Aamir Jamal received maiden call-ups in the longer version. The 16-member squad, led by Babar Azam, will play two Tests in Sri Lanka, which will kickoff Pakistan’s campaign in the third ICC World Test Championship cycle. Shaheen, who suffered a knee injury in his last Test appearance also in Sri Lanka in July, last played for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup final against England in October. Pakistan squad: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood.

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Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series
1 week ago

Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Star Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to play his first Test match since March 2021 as the Afghanistan Cricket Board on Monday announced the squad for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo. Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series Rashid hasn't played red-ball cricket for his country since he took …

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes first Pakistan pacer to pick 100 wickets in all formats
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1 week, 5 days ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes first Pakistan pacer to pick 100 wickets in all formats

Deccan Chronicle  

Star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi created history after he picked three wickets in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban to become the only Pakistan bowler to pick 100 wickets in all three formats. Additionally, he became the youngest pacer in the world to do the feat and only the third from Pakistan to pick 100 T20I wickets. However, …

Shaheen Afridi Outshines PAK Bowling Legends Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis For THIS Record
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1 week, 5 days 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 …

Shaheen surpasses Shahid Afridi to enter elite club of Pakistan bowlers in T20Is
1 week, 6 days ago

Shaheen surpasses Shahid Afridi to enter elite club of Pakistan bowlers in T20Is

India TV News  

Shaheen Shah Afridi surpassed his father-in-law to join an exclusive list of Pakistan bowlers on Tuesday as he claimed a three-wicket haul against South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series at Kingsmead in Durban. Shaheen has completed 100 T20I wickets for Pakistan and is only the third player to do so. Before the start of the game, …

Shaheen Afridi scripts history by becoming first Pakistan bowler to take 100 wickets in each format
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1 week, 6 days ago

Shaheen Afridi scripts history by becoming first Pakistan bowler to take 100 wickets in each format

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : Ace seamer Shaheen Afridi etched his name in the history book by becoming Pakistan's first bowler to take 100 wickets in each format of international cricket. Shaheen Afridi scripts history by becoming first Pakistan bowler to take 100 wickets in each format In the first innings of the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban here on Tuesday …

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans
2 weeks ago

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans

The Hindu  

While South Africa’s Test team was on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players were in Pretoria preparing for a Twenty20 series against Pakistan. It is the first of six white-ball matches—three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals—to be played by Pakistan before it meets South Africa in two Test matches. Only Ryan Rickelton of …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing

The Hindu  

Babar Azam on Wednesday returned to the fold in Pakistan’s Test squad for its two-match series against South Africa while pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was not named in the xx-member team. Babar and Shaheen, however, were a part of the ODI side that won the three-match series 2-1 against Australia and continue to feeature in the side for the Proteas …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for South Africa tour ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; here’s why
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for South Africa tour ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; here’s why

Live Mint  

Speedster Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan's squad for a two-test series in South Africa in a bid to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy 2025 at home next year, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. “Shaheen Afridi, who also missed the last two tests against England, has been picked for the white-ball matches as part …

PCB Announce Squad For South Africa Tour; 'Multan Test Hero' Shockingly Misses Out
2 weeks, 5 days ago

PCB Announce Squad For South Africa Tour; 'Multan Test Hero' Shockingly Misses Out

ABP News  

Pakistan's Tour Of South Africa 2024: Pakistan Cricket Board have officially announced the Pakistan squad of all formats for their upcoming tour of South Africa on Wednesday, December 4, as the side eyes intense preparation for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and a place in World Test Championship Final 2025. Pakistan Squads For South Africa Tour: Tests: Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, …

Pakistan recalls fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after 3 years for test matches in South Africa
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam returned for all three formats but Shaheen Shah Afridi did not find a place in the Test squad for the South Africa tour as Pakistan men’s selection committee announced the teams for the T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests, scheduled from 10 December to 7 January. Our focus in ODIs is to continue building momentum ahead of the …

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns
2 weeks, 6 days 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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2 weeks, 6 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour

India Today  

Senior players Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are in line to make a comeback to the national One-day squad for the South Africa tour. "Fakhar who was dropped for the white-ball series in Australia and Zimbabwe because of a failed fitness test and knee problem has apparently worked on his fitness and is in line …

Shaheen Shah Afridi loses No.1 spot in latest ODI bowling rankings
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi loses No.1 spot in latest ODI bowling rankings

India Today  

Shaheen Shah Afridi lost his No.1 spot in the latest ODI rankings for bowlers. The left-armer had become the top-ranked bowler earlier this month when Pakistan toured Australia for a three-match ODI series. In 108 ODIs, Rashid has taken 195 wickets at an economy rate of 4.19 with six four-wicket hauls and five five-wicket hauls to show for his efforts. …

Rest costs Shaheen Afridi number 1 ranking in ODI cricket, 3 Indians in top 10
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rest costs Shaheen Afridi number 1 ranking in ODI cricket, 3 Indians in top 10

India TV News  

Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has lost his No.1 position in the ODI bowlers rankings in a couple of weeks after being rested for the ongoing Zimbabwe tour. The visitors have sent a second-string squad led by Mohammad Rizwan to Zimbabwe to test their bench strength but this has led to Shaheen losing rating points and that has benefited Afghanistan …

Sri Lanka A to leave Pakistan tour midway due to political protests
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sri Lanka A to leave Pakistan tour midway due to political protests

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s A team will return home midway from their ongoing series against Pakistan Shaheens due to intense political protests in Islamabad. The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A. The postponed matches were scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi …

Sri Lanka A cricket team to leave Pakistan tour midway due to political protests
4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka A cricket team to leave Pakistan tour midway due to political protests

India Today  

Sri Lanka’s A team will return home midway from their ongoing series against Pakistan Shaheens due to intense political protests in Islamabad. The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A. The postponed matches were scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi …

Rajitha, Embuldeniya back in Sri Lanka Test squad for South Africa series
1 month ago

Rajitha, Embuldeniya back in Sri Lanka Test squad for South Africa series

India Today  

Fast bowler Kasun Rajitha and left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya have returned as Sri Lanka named a 17-man Test squad for their upcoming two-match series against South Africa. Rajitha was sidelined during Sri Lanka's 2-0 home series victory over New Zealand due to conditions favoring spinners but made a comeback following a productive stint. He also played a key role in …

Shaheen Afridi moves to top of ICC ODI bowler rankings, Babar remains at summit of batters list
1 month, 1 week ago

Shaheen Afridi moves to top of ICC ODI bowler rankings, Babar remains at summit of batters list

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : Just months before the start of next year's ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan's pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the Number 1 ranking after the ICC issued the latest Men's ODI Bowler Rankings. Shaheen Afridi moves to top of ICC ODI bowler rankings, Babar remains at summit of batters list The left-arm quick regained his place as the top …

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report
2 months, 4 weeks ago

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report

Hindustan Times  

BCCI's selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, on Tuesday, named the 15-member Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup match against Mumbai, slated to begin on October 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India's Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul at a warm-up session With first-choice wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant making an …

WATCH | Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan's Rise Ahead Of One-Off Test In India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH | Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan's Rise Ahead Of One-Off Test In India

ABP News  

Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan: New Zealand are set to take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test match starting this Monday, and the venue for the match is neutral, as he match wil be held at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Ahead of the Test match, the former Kiwi Test captain hails the rise of Afghanistan …

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, Sept 8 - Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi finds himself in an unenviable position as his injury-ravaged side face a formidable New Zealand in a one-off test in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, on Monday. Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test Afghanistan's hopes of pulling off an upset victory over opponents seven rungs above them …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Shah Afridi for 2nd test against Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan drops Shaheen Shah Afridi for 2nd test against Bangladesh

Associated Press  

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Embattled Pakistan dropped rusty fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi for leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed against Bangladesh to try and level the two-test series from Friday. “We certainly want to see Shaheen at his very best, because we know we’ve got a lot of cricket in all formats.” Afridi looked rusty in his first test in eight months and …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for second Test against Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for second Test against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

After facing criticism for heavy defeat in the series-opener, Pakistan on Thursday dropped left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the must-win second Test against Bangladesh. READ | Buchanan tips Australia to beat India in Border Gavaskar Trophy “Everything aside including allowances for weather and breaks, we need to be better to get through overs better.” Pakistan were fined 30 …

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

PAK vs BAN: No Paternity Break For Shaheeh Shah Afridi, Pacer Becomes Father Amid Ongoing Test
3 months, 4 weeks ago

PAK vs BAN: No Paternity Break For Shaheeh Shah Afridi, Pacer Becomes Father Amid Ongoing Test

ABP News  

Shaheen Afridi's Baby Boy: Shaheen Shah Afridi and wife Ansha Afridi have been blessed with a baby boy, and the Pakistan pacer was not present during the birth of his child, as he is currently on duty in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh. During the Day 4 of the first Test match against Bangladesh, Shaheen Shah Afridi managed to …

Pakistan Playing 11 vs Bangladesh 1st Test No Spinner In Home Test For Pak First Time In 28 Years Babar Azam Shan Masood
4 months ago

Pakistan Playing 11 vs Bangladesh 1st Test No Spinner In Home Test For Pak First Time In 28 Years Babar Azam Shan Masood

ABP News  

Pakistan Playing 11 For 1st Test Against Bangladesh: Pakistan are set to host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series scheduled to commence on August 21. This will be be the first such instance of Pakistan playing without a specialist spinner in a home Test match for the first time in 28 years. ALSO ON ABP LIVE | Babar Azam Outfoxed …

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

Star pacer, veteran batter return as Bangladesh announce squad for Test series against Pakistan
4 months, 1 week ago

Star pacer, veteran batter return as Bangladesh announce squad for Test series against Pakistan

India TV News  

Bangladesh have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan, starting from August 21. The Bangla Tigers have called back star pacer Taskin Ahmed and veteran keeper Mushfiqur Rahim for the upcoming red-ball series. He hasn't bowled in a Test since June last year and we have decided to include him in the 'A' team for the …

Naseem Shah returns to red-ball cricket as Pakistan names test squad for Bangladesh series
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Naseem Shah returns to red-ball cricket as Pakistan names test squad for Bangladesh series

Hindustan Times  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has returned to red-ball cricket after 13 months as the selectors on Wednesday named a 17-member squad for this month’s home test series against Bangladesh. Naseem Shah returns to red-ball cricket as Pakistan names test squad for Bangladesh series Rawalpindi will host the first test from Aug. 21-25 while the second test match …

Naseem Shah back in red-ball cricket after 13 months as Pakistan names squad for Bangladesh tests
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Naseem Shah back in red-ball cricket after 13 months as Pakistan names squad for Bangladesh tests

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will return to red-ball cricket following a 13-month absence after the selectors named a 17-member squad on Wednesday for this month’s home test series against Bangladesh. The Pakistan Cricket Board said Bangladesh will arrive on Aug. 17 for the two-match series which is part of ICC’s World Test Championship. The selectors recalled fast …

Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara to miss T20I series against India, replacement named
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara to miss T20I series against India, replacement named

India TV News  

Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against India. Thushara's absence will hurt the hosts more as his slingy action like Lasith Malinga is tough to pick for batters and it has been evident in different T20 leagues he has played so far. He bowled a maiden over …

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons
5 months ago

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons

ABP News  

While India's tour of Zimbabwe has come to an end with the Shubman Gill-led young brigade registering a 4-1 win, all eyes lie firmly on the Sri Lanka series. READ HERE | Amid Divorce Rumours With Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic Jets Off From Mumbai With Son Agastya The Sri Lanka series will be the first assignment for new head coach …

PAK vs IRE: Shaheen Afridi takes two wickets in first over, registers fourth such instance of T20 World Cup 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs IRE: Shaheen Afridi takes two wickets in first over, registers fourth such instance of T20 World Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi rocked Ireland early by dismissing Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker in the first over of the match during their Group A match in Lauderhill on Sunday. Trumpelmann had nabbed Oman’s Kashyap Prajapati and skipper Aqib Ilyas in the first over and reduced the batting side to three for two. Farooqi accounted for Uganda’s Ronak Patel and …

Shaheen Afridi never made vice-captain for T20 World Cup: PCB shocked at rumours
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi never made vice-captain for T20 World Cup: PCB shocked at rumours

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied offering the vice-captaincy role to Shaheen Afridi for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shaheen was announced as the captain of the shorter format of the game after Babar stepped down from leadership duties of all the 3 formats after Pakistan's loss in the ODI World Cup 2023. Shaheen was removed from the helm of …

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report

Hindustan Times  

Premier pacer Shaheen Afridi has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's offer to be the deputy of Babar Azam in the T20I format ahead of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, Shaheen was named Pakistan's T20I captain after the 2023 ODI World Cup but the change in management at PCB led to his removal as skipper following the T20I series defeat in …

'I want to make clear that Shaheen Afridi...': Babar Azam makes staggering statement on Pakistan captaincy controversy
8 months ago

'I want to make clear that Shaheen Afridi...': Babar Azam makes staggering statement on Pakistan captaincy controversy

Hindustan Times  

Shaheen Shah Afridi was left disgruntled last month when PCB replaced him with Babar Azam, who was reappointed as Pakistan captain. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi warm up during practice session. Ahead of Pakistan's T20I series vs New Zealand, Babar held his first press conference in his second captaincy stint. The New Zealand series will be …

Wahab Riaz reveals reason behind removing Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan captain
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wahab Riaz reveals reason behind removing Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan captain

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket has been in the news in recent times for ousting Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan's captain in T20Is. He has stated that the management wants Shaheen to play with freedom and his workload management is one of the main reasons behind removing as captain. With Amir, Shaheen and Naseem part of the bowling attack and Haris Rauf to join …

'Don't test my patience...': Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on losing Pakistan captaincy to Babar Azam
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Don't test my patience...': Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on losing Pakistan captaincy to Babar Azam

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi on Friday ended his silence on the fiasco around his removal from the post of T20I captain. Less than a week back, the Pakistan Cricket Board took a massive U-turn as they reappointed Babar Azam as the white-ball leader, two months before the start of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and …

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Opener Nishan Madushka scored an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka made a solid start to the second and final test, reaching 88-0 at lunch on Saturday. HT Image After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the tourists made a fluent start with Madushka driving pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed for a four past boundary in the …

PCB offers Babar Azam white-ball captaincy, Shaheen Afridi's tenure set to end | REPORT
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PCB offers Babar Azam white-ball captaincy, Shaheen Afridi's tenure set to end | REPORT

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly offered the white-ball captaincy to former skipper Babar Azam and the new T20I skipper Shaheen Afridi is now set to see an early end to his tenure. Babar stepped down from the role of the Pakistan skipper from all three formats after the team's poor show at the ODI World Cup 2023. According to a …

Shahid Afridi bashes PCB after speculations of Shaheen's sacking as captain: ‘Biggest problem with our cricket is…’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi bashes PCB after speculations of Shaheen's sacking as captain: ‘Biggest problem with our cricket is…’

Hindustan Times  

Legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board amidst the speculations of Shaheen Shah Afridi's T20I captaincy in danger. Babar was removed as Pakistan captain after the ICC tournament as the board went ahead with Shaheen as the shortest format captain with the T20 World Cup 2024 in sight. Shahid Afridi has come out in defence …

Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh squad for second Sri Lanka Test
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh squad for second Sri Lanka Test

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was passed fit after an eye problem to be picked in the Bangladesh squad for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka starting on Saturday in Chattogram. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan in a press conference Shakib has been out of the national team since November at the Cricket World Cup in India. Fellow pacer Hasan …

Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh squad for second Test against Sri Lanka
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh squad for second Test against Sri Lanka

Firstpost  

Shakib has been out of the national team since November at the Cricket World Cup in India. The captain hit 82 and took two wickets to beat Sri Lanka. Sylhet: Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan was passed fit after an eye problem to be picked in the Bangladesh squad for the second and final test against Sri Lanka starting on Saturday …

Shakib Al Hasan back in Bangladesh squad for second Sri Lanka Test
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shakib Al Hasan back in Bangladesh squad for second Sri Lanka Test

The Hindu  

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was passed fit after an eye problem to be picked in the Bangladesh squad for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka starting on Saturday in Chattogram. Bangladesh lost the first Test by 328 runs inside four days. The captain hit 82 and took two wickets to beat Sri Lanka. Fellow pacer Hasan Mahmud, who …

Decision on Shaheen Afridi's future as captain will be taken after national camp: PCB head Mohsin Naqvi
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Decision on Shaheen Afridi's future as captain will be taken after national camp: PCB head Mohsin Naqvi

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has indicated that a decision on Shaheen Shah Afridi's future as captain of the T20 team will be taken after the upcoming national camp in Kakul. Pakistan's T20I captain Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates with former captain Babar Azam after the wicket of New Zealand's Tim Seifert during NZ T20I series According to sources in …

Shaheen Afridi to be sacked? Shadab miffed by rumours, backs Pakistan captain
9 months ago

Shaheen Afridi to be sacked? Shadab miffed by rumours, backs Pakistan captain

India Today  

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan is unhappy with the reports suggesting that Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to be sacked as the captain of the T20I team. Speaking at the press conference after Islamabad United made it to the Pakistan Super League final, the all-rounder said that there needs to long-term thinking and the pacer should be given the long rope. …

Shaheen Afridi's fiery shush celebration on 28-ball fifty in PSL after Wasim Akram's 'he isn't an all-rounder' criticism
9 months, 1 week ago

Shaheen Afridi's fiery shush celebration on 28-ball fifty in PSL after Wasim Akram's 'he isn't an all-rounder' criticism

Hindustan Times  

Shaheen Afridi sent a fiery message to his critics on Sunday after scoring a 28-ball half-century in the 2024 edition of the Pakistan Super League in the match between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi. Shaheen pulled off the shush celebration after his second fifty in his PSL career, which came a day …

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