Rehan Ahmed makes history to put England on verge of whitewash in Pakistan
2 years ago

Rehan Ahmed makes history to put England on verge of whitewash in Pakistan

The Independent  

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Rohit Sharma punishes Sarfaraz Khan after latter’s wicketkeeping howler during India vs PM XI tour match: Watch
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma punishes Sarfaraz Khan after latter’s wicketkeeping howler during India vs PM XI tour match: Watch

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma's funny side was caught on camera on Sunday as the Indian captain hit Sarfaraz Khan on the back after the latter's wicketkeeping howler against Australian Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. An occasional wicketkeeper, Sarfaraz donned the big gloves after regular keeper Rishabh Pant decided to take a break on Day 2 of the tour …

England’s bravest cricketer Brian Close considered ‘doing away with’ himself
1 month, 2 weeks ago

England’s bravest cricketer Brian Close considered ‘doing away with’ himself

The Telegraph  

Lack of man-management was manifest It was not ever thus. Before Rehan Ahmed made his Test debut aged 18 years and 126 days, and took a five-wicket haul in Pakistan’s second innings in Karachi to seal a 3-0 series win in December 2022, the title of England’s youngest Test cricketer belonged to Brian Close. According to a fascinating and highly …

Gill's Comeback: Young Turk Scores Magnificent 90 to Lead India to Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gill's Comeback: Young Turk Scores Magnificent 90 to Lead India to Victory

Hindustan Times  

Young Turk Gill shines as India stages a remarkable comeback against New Zealand in the final Test. Gill, who has been struggling with his form in recent Tests, rediscovers his touch and scores a magnificent 90 in the second innings. He also takes crucial wickets with Ashwin's help, including Daryl Mitchell's dismissal. Gill's performance helps India secure a memorable 2-0 …

Spinners Set Stage for a Thrilling Finish in Mumbai Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spinners Set Stage for a Thrilling Finish in Mumbai Test

Hindustan Times  

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Australia Dominates as India Struggles to Get Momentum
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia Dominates as India Struggles to Get Momentum

Deccan Chronicle  

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Pakistan Triumphs in Heart-Warming Encounter Against England
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Triumphs in Heart-Warming Encounter Against England

The Hindu  

Pakistan secured a thrilling two-match test series victory against England in their home soil after recovering from an opening defeat in the series opener. The match showcased the character and resilience of the Pakistani team, who fought back to secure a memorable series win. Pakistan's spin twins, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, took 19 wickets in the second innings, bowling …

Shakeel's Ton Leaves England Reeling in Third Test
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shakeel's Ton Leaves England Reeling in Third Test

The Hindu  

England suffered a crushing defeat to Pakistan in the third and final test, crashing to 24 for three after a spirited fight from Saud Shakeel. Shakeel's century took over five hours, and he finished with a remarkable 77 runs and a crucial first-innings lead. Pakistan bowlers Sajid Khan and Noman Ali were instrumental in limiting England's scoring, while Rehan Ahmed's …

Blunted in county cricket, England spin sensation Rehan Ahmed turns deadly in Pakistan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Blunted in county cricket, England spin sensation Rehan Ahmed turns deadly in Pakistan

The Independent  

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England Strikes Back in Pakistan, Leveling Series 1-1
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England Strikes Back in Pakistan, Leveling Series 1-1

Associated Press  

England secures a strong comeback victory in the third and final test against Pakistan, thanks to a remarkable bowling performance from Rehan Ahmed. Ahmed takes 3 wickets on an engineered dry wicket, leading England to a 80-run lead after Pakistan was bowled out for 267. England's bowling attack led by Smith and Stokes continues to dominate the series, with 17 …

Pakistan Spinners Khan and Ali Silence England's Top Order in Thrilling Test
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2 months ago

Pakistan Spinners Khan and Ali Silence England's Top Order in Thrilling Test

Associated Press  

Pakistan spinners Khan and Ali suppress England's top order in the third and final test. Off-spinner Khan took 3-55 and left-arm spinner Ali grabbed 2-53 bowled unchanged in the first session to trouble the batters on a variable bouncy wicket which was dried with the help of industrial-sized fans and outdoor heaters to counter England's 'Bazball' aggressive batting. England lost …

Spinners Khan and Ali Claim All 20 England Wickets to Earn Pakistan a 152-Run Win in 2nd Test
2 months 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 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 vs England LIVE: Cricket score and first Test updates
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Mehidy bags 5-wicket haul but sloppy Bangladesh fielding allows Pakistan to score 274 in 2nd test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mehidy bags 5-wicket haul but sloppy Bangladesh fielding allows Pakistan to score 274 in 2nd test

Associated Press  

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz grabbed 5-61 and helped Bangladesh bowl out Pakistan for 274 on Day 2 of the second and final test on Saturday. Mehidy’s 10th five-wicket haul in test matches was well supported by Taskin Ahmed’s 3-57 in his comeback test match from a shoulder injury, but the tourists were sloppy in the field and …

'Rohit Sharma has been calm; just because Virat Kohli didn't score...': Ambati Rayudu drops verdict on India great
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Rohit Sharma has been calm; just because Virat Kohli didn't score...': Ambati Rayudu drops verdict on India great

Hindustan Times  

Will the real Virat Kohli please stand up? With Rohit Sharma regaining top form in the lead-up to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final, former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu believes a Kohli special is loading in the penultimate clash of the ICC event against Jos Buttler's England. Rain gods have made their presence felt in Guyana as Team India …

England 'bowled exceptionally well' against Oman: Spinner Adil Rashid
6 months, 1 week ago

England 'bowled exceptionally well' against Oman: Spinner Adil Rashid

Hindustan Times  

North Sound, : After his side's eight-wicket win over Oman in the T20 World Cup 2024 clash, England spinner Adil Rashid said that they have 'bowled exceptionally well'. England 'bowled exceptionally well' against Oman: Spinner Adil Rashid Rashid was named the 'Player of the Match' after he picked up four wickets and gave just 11 runs in his four-over spell …

England's Ahmed unconcerned over prospect of home Test debut
8 months, 3 weeks ago

England's Ahmed unconcerned over prospect of home Test debut

Hindustan Times  

Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has no intention of putting himself under extra pressure to make a home Test debut after continuing his fledgling England career with a promising return during the recent tour of India. HT Image The now 19-year-old Leicestershire bowler became England's youngest men's Test cricketer in 2022 when he took five wickets on debut against Pakistan in …

Shoaib Bashir second youngest in Tests to get a fifer
9 months, 1 week ago

Shoaib Bashir second youngest in Tests to get a fifer

The Hindu  

Young Bashir hogs limelight 20 Shoaib Bashir’s age when he claimed his maiden five-wicket haul of his Test career in the Ranchi Test match against India on 23 February 2024. Youngest England bowler to claim a five-wicket haul in Tests Age Bowler Bowling Against Venue Date Result Bowling style 18y-128d Rehan Ahmed 5/48 Pakistan Karachi 19 Dec 2022 Won Right-arm …

England spinner Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons
10 months ago

England spinner Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: Young England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed will not take any further part in the five-Test series against India as he is returning home to address some urgent family matters. "Rehan Ahmed will return home for personal reasons with immediate effect from England Men's Test tour of India. England on Friday replaced Ahmed with Shoaib Bashir in their playing XI for …

England's Rehan Ahmed questioned at Rajkot airport for carrying incorrect visa
10 months, 1 week ago

England's Rehan Ahmed questioned at Rajkot airport for carrying incorrect visa

Hindustan Times  

Young England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed was held by Indian immigration officials here on Monday evening after it was found that he arrived with a single-entry visa. England's Rehan Ahmed celebrates the wicket of India's Ravichandran Ashwin during the third day of the second Test match between India and England A person holding a single-entry visa is not allowed to exit …

Even Shane Warne struggled bowling leg-spin in India, but Rehan Ahmed is delivering for England
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Even Shane Warne struggled bowling leg-spin in India, but Rehan Ahmed is delivering for England

The Telegraph  

India was the land that reduced even Shane Warne, the greatest leg-spinner of all time, to despair. Subhash Gupte is the sole classical leg-spinner to have taken 100 Test wickets for India; Anil Kumble and Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, bowling much faster, belong in a category of their own. After a modest 2-138 from 30 overs in Hyderabad, Ahmed’s retention in Vizag …

India vs England: Yashasvi Jaiswal slams maiden ton at home as hosts begin on strong note in Vizag
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs England: Yashasvi Jaiswal slams maiden ton at home as hosts begin on strong note in Vizag

Firstpost  

Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a scintillating century as India got off to a strong start on the opening day of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 179, bringing up his maiden Test hundred at home and his second in the format as India reached 336/6 at stumps on Day 1 after electing to bat. …

Only 2 wickets in 81 overs! Pakistan struggle against Prime Ministers' XI in warm-up match on Australia tour
1 year ago

Only 2 wickets in 81 overs! Pakistan struggle against Prime Ministers' XI in warm-up match on Australia tour

India TV News  

Pakistan have embarked on one of the toughest tours of Australia and are currently playing against the Prime Minister's XI in the four-day warm-up match. Imam dismissed the opposition skipper Nathan McSweeney even as Matt Renshaw of Prime Minister's XI smashed an unbeaten hundred. He is batting on 136 at the moment off 338 deliveries with 8 fours and one …

Pakistan captain Shan Masood hits century in Australia warm-up
1 year ago

Pakistan captain Shan Masood hits century in Australia warm-up

The Hindu  

New Pakistan skipper Shan Masood hit an unbeaten 156 on Wednesday in a warm-up match in Canberra ahead of their three-Test series against Australia. Masood batted for the rest of the day, smashing 13 fours and a six to steer Pakistan to 324-6 at stumps on the opening day of the four-day fixture. Sarfaraz Ahmed made 41 and star batter …

ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI: Ahmed takes four wickets as England beats Ireland by 48 runs
1 year, 3 months ago

ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI: Ahmed takes four wickets as England beats Ireland by 48 runs

The Hindu  

A second-string England cruised to a 48-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI at Trent Bridge on Saturday, bowling out the visitor for 286 after racking up 334 for eight. Right-arm spinner Rehan Ahmed did the bulk of the damage with the ball for England, running through the middle order to take four for 54 as Ireland’s chase fizzled …

IND vs AUS: 16-year-old net bowler Sameer Khan earns praise from Aussies
1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs AUS: 16-year-old net bowler Sameer Khan earns praise from Aussies

The Hindu  

Sameer Khan stands barely five feet tall and a few months back he completed his 16th birthday. On Thursday afternoon, the class XI student from Kapurthala was making life difficult for the 6’4” tall Marcus Stoinis during Australia’s net session ahead of the opening ODI against India. The slightly-built Sameer bowled his slow left-arm orthodox tweakers to Stoinis for a …

He loves the big stage – Rehan Ahmed backed to shine when Ashes call comes
1 year, 5 months ago

He loves the big stage – Rehan Ahmed backed to shine when Ashes call comes

The Independent  

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Rehan Ahmed gets England white-ball call-up for Bangladesh tour
1 year, 10 months ago

Rehan Ahmed gets England white-ball call-up for Bangladesh tour

The Hindu  

England picked teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed in their white-ball squads for the first time on Thursday ahead of next month's tour of Bangladesh. Hales was a key figure in England's T20 World Cup triumph in Australia in November after a positive test for recreational drug use came to light on the eve of the 2019 50-over World Cup led to …

Watch: Imam-ul-Haq yells at Babar Azam after selling Pakistan skipper down the river during 2nd Test vs New Zealand
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Imam-ul-Haq yells at Babar Azam after selling Pakistan skipper down the river during 2nd Test vs New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam-led Pakistan made a chaotic start to its 1st innings in the 2nd Test match against Tim Southee-led New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday. After losing top-order batters Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood inside the first 11 overs of their innings, the hosts lost skipper Babar, who was involved in a horrible mix-up with opener …

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Tom Latham, Devon Conway lead New Zealand's strong reply after Pakistan post 438
1 year, 11 months ago

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Tom Latham, Devon Conway lead New Zealand's strong reply after Pakistan post 438

India Today  

Bowling woes continued to haunt Pakistan as the hosts were made to toil hard on Day 2 of the first Test of a 2-match series against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pakistan's first-innings total of 438 looked competitive but BlackCaps openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway deflated the Pakistan bowling attack, ending the day's play at 165 …

IPL 2023 Auction: ‘It would be awesome’ Brendon McCullum excited on teenager Rehan Ahmed’s prospects
2 years ago

IPL 2023 Auction: ‘It would be awesome’ Brendon McCullum excited on teenager Rehan Ahmed’s prospects

Firstpost  

Though Rehan Ahmed had played just three first-class matches before making his Test debut, the England management believe the IPL could aid, rather than hamper, his development. London: Teenage rising star Rehan Ahmed could take another step in his rapid ascent through the ranks of world cricket by earning an Indian Premier League contract. But even though Ahmed had played …

Rehan Ahmed relishes record-breaking England debut against Pakistan: 5-wicket haul is dream come true
2 years ago

Rehan Ahmed relishes record-breaking England debut against Pakistan: 5-wicket haul is dream come true

India Today  

England's teenage star Rehan Ahmed described taking five wickets on his Test debut as a "dream come true" after his valiant efforts put the Ben Stokes-led side on the verge of victory and a record 3-0 clean sweep against Pakistan in Karachi. Ahmed accounted for the prized scalps of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and key player Mohammad Rizwan, among others, …

Pakistan vs England: Teenager Rehan Ahmed demolishes hosts as ENG poised for 3-0 whitewash
2 years ago

Pakistan vs England: Teenager Rehan Ahmed demolishes hosts as ENG poised for 3-0 whitewash

Firstpost  

Rehan Ahmed grabbed 5-48 to bundle Pakistan out for 216, giving his team a target of 167 runs with 75 minutes and two days to play. Karachi: Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed became the youngest debutant to take five wickets in an innings and set England on course for a victory after three days of play in the third and final …

Teenager Rehan Ahmed puts England on brink of memorable 3-0 Test series win in Pakistan
2 years ago

Teenager Rehan Ahmed puts England on brink of memorable 3-0 Test series win in Pakistan

The Hindu  

Legspinner Rehan Ahmed became the youngest men's Test cricketer to claim a five-wicket haul on his debut and put England on the brink of a historic 3-0 sweep in its first test tour to Pakistan in 17 years. Pakistan's batters crumbled for 216 in the second innings of the third and final test as the 18-year-old Ahmed grabbed 5-48 and …

Pakistan vs England: Rehan Ahmed becomes youngest bowler to take five-wicket haul on Test debut
2 years ago

Pakistan vs England: Rehan Ahmed becomes youngest bowler to take five-wicket haul on Test debut

Firstpost  

The leg-spinner beat the record held by Pat Cummins when he picked up his fifth wicket on day three of the Karachi Test Karachi: England’s debutant leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed completed a five-wicket haul on Test debut in Karachi in the third and final Test of the series against Pakistan, becoming the youngest Test bowler in history to get a fifer …

The youngest bowlers to take five wickets in a men’s Test innings
2 years ago

The youngest bowlers to take five wickets in a men’s Test innings

The Independent  

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Pakistan vs England: Rehan Ahmed scripts history, becomes youngest debutant to pick 5-wicket haul
2 years ago

Pakistan vs England: Rehan Ahmed scripts history, becomes youngest debutant to pick 5-wicket haul

India Today  

England teenager Rehan Ahmed scripted history against Pakistan by becoming the youngest debutant to claim a five-wicket haul in Test matches. At the age of 18 years and 126 days, Rehan broke Pat Cummins’ long-standing record of being the youngest debutant to claim a five-wicket haul in Test matches. Shakeel was unable to read Rehan’s googly and dragged a sloppy …

Bangladesh vs India: It is inspirational, says Zakir Hasan after Rahul Dravid congratulates him for maiden Test century
2 years ago

Bangladesh vs India: It is inspirational, says Zakir Hasan after Rahul Dravid congratulates him for maiden Test century

India Today  

Zakir Hasan was over the moon after Indian head coach Rahul Dravid congratulated him for his century on Test debut at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Zakir got out to Mohammed Siraj in the first innings after scoring 20, but raced to his maiden three-figure score in the purest format on Day four of the opening Test against …

Rehan Ahmed to become youngest England test player during final match against Pakistan
2 years ago

Rehan Ahmed to become youngest England test player during final match against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Legspinner Rehan Ahmed will become England’s youngest test player and regular wicketkeeper Ben Foakes returns to the lineup as the visitors eye a historic 3-0 sweep in their first test tour to Pakistan in 17 years. “He’s got a vast array of shots and obviously a wrist-spinner is great to be able to have in your team, especially in these …

Bangladesh vs India, 1st Test: We missed Shakib Al Hasan in the bowling attack, says Mehidy Hasan
2 years ago

Bangladesh vs India, 1st Test: We missed Shakib Al Hasan in the bowling attack, says Mehidy Hasan

India Today  

All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz didn’t shy away from admitting that Bangladesh missed Shakib Al Hasan badly in the bowling department in the opening Test against India at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Head coach Russell Domingo also said that Shakib was facing issues with his shoulder due to which he was not putting enough revs on the ball. …

Rehan Ahmed to make history as England’s youngest Test cricketer
2 years ago

Rehan Ahmed to make history as England’s youngest Test cricketer

The Telegraph  

Rehan Ahmed will become England’s youngest ever Test cricketer on Saturday after Ben Stokes confirmed he will make his debut in the third Test against Pakistan. Ahmed beats a record set by Brian Close in 1949 by playing his first game for England aged 18 years and 126 days. James Anderson is rested with Ben Foakes returning to keep wicket, …

Pakistan vs England: Abrar Ahmed equals Mohammad Zahid's record of most wickets by a Pakistan bowler on Test debut
2 years ago

Pakistan vs England: Abrar Ahmed equals Mohammad Zahid's record of most wickets by a Pakistan bowler on Test debut

India Today  

Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed, on Sunday, December 11, equalled the record of most wickets by a Pakistan bowler on Test debut. Zahid, a right-arm fast bowler, picked up 11 wickets back in 1996 during a Test against New Zealand in Rawalpindi. Barring Zahid Mohammad and Abrar Ahmed, no other Pakistan bowler has picked up more than eight wickets on debut. On …

2nd Test: Saud Shakeel holds key against England as Pakistan aim for record run-chase at home
2 years ago

2nd Test: Saud Shakeel holds key against England as Pakistan aim for record run-chase at home

India Today  

Pakistan, at the close of play on Day 3 of the second Test against England, are still in contention to register their highest successful run-chase at home. Imam and Shakeel stitched together a partnership of 108 runs for the fourth wicket after Pakistan lost the quick wickets of Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. Earlier in the day, Harry …

Pakistan vs England: Harry Brook, Ben Duckett put visitors on top on Day 2 of Multan Test
2 years ago

Pakistan vs England: Harry Brook, Ben Duckett put visitors on top on Day 2 of Multan Test

Firstpost  

Half centuries by Harry Brook and Ben Duckett led England to 202-5 — an overall lead of 281 runs — on Day Two after Pakistan had crumbled for 202 in the first session. Multan: England are well placed to set another difficult target for Pakistan on a turning wicket in the second Test despite spinner Abrar Ahmed completing a 10-wicket …

England in command of second Test after Pakistan's batting collapse
2 years ago

England in command of second Test after Pakistan's batting collapse

New Indian Express  

The visitors were 202-5 in their second innings on a turning pitch -- which has seen 25 wickets fall in two days -- with the solid Harry Brook 74 not out, accompanied by skipper Ben Stokes on 16. Earlier, spinner Jack Leach took 4 for 98 as Pakistan were bundled out for 202, giving England a 79-run first-innings lead and …

Rehan Ahmed earns a call-up for Pakistan tour, could become youngest man to play a Test for England
2 years, 1 month ago

Rehan Ahmed earns a call-up for Pakistan tour, could become youngest man to play a Test for England

The Hindu  

England has added young leg-spin all-rounder Rehan Ahmed to its men’s Test squad for the tour of Pakistan. The 18-year-old Rehan, whose father is from Pakistan and has relatives there, has been with the England team for its red-ball training camp in the UAE and is currently featuring in the three-day warm-up fixture in Abu Dhabi. If the youngster goes …

England add 18-year-old Rehan Ahmed to Pakistan Test squad
2 years, 1 month ago

England add 18-year-old Rehan Ahmed to Pakistan Test squad

The Telegraph  

England’s youngest men’s Test cricketer is currently Brian Close, who made his debut aged 18 years and 149 days against New Zealand at Old Trafford in July 1949. Born on 13 August 2004 – more than a year after James Anderson’s Test debut – Ahmed will pip Close if he plays in any of the three matches in Pakistan. Ahmed …

Rohit Sharma after T20 WC semifinal loss to England: India was not good enough with the ball
2 years, 1 month ago

Rohit Sharma after T20 WC semifinal loss to England: India was not good enough with the ball

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma struck a sombre note as he reflected on what turned out to be a thorough drubbing by England in the T20 World Cup semifinal on Thursday. England chased down 169 in 16 overs without the loss of a wicket, a feat Rohit believes wouldn’t have occurred had the bowling not been pedestrian. It was not a …

India vs Pakistan: Iftikhar Ahmed smashes four sixes in quick succession during T20 World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

India vs Pakistan: Iftikhar Ahmed smashes four sixes in quick succession during T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

Pakistan batter Iftikhar Ahmed turned out to be an unexpected surprise during the high voltage India vs Pakistan Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup on Saturday as the 29-year-old Pak batter scored a 33-ball 51 to build a foundation for Pakistan’s 159/8. Starting quietly under pressure, Ahmed shifted the gear with four sixes off Indian spinners and added …

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