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Pallekele, Sept 1 (Ians) In what comes across as a sign of confidence, Pakistan have named an unchanged playing eleven for the highly-anticipated Asia Cup clash against India to be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The same playing eleven from Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team, had thrashed Asia Cup debutants Nepal by 238 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium in the tournament opener. Pakistan rose to the top of the Icc Odi rankings after securing a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.
Of late, Pakistan have gathered sufficient experience of playing in Sri Lanka, starting from a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in July. It was followed by several players, including captain Babar Azam, playing in the Lanka Premier League (Lpl).
“We have been here since July. We have played Test matches, some league (Lpl) matches and then the ODIs (against Afghanistan). We are hoping...
The same playing eleven from Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team, had thrashed Asia Cup debutants Nepal by 238 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium in the tournament opener. Pakistan rose to the top of the Icc Odi rankings after securing a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.
Of late, Pakistan have gathered sufficient experience of playing in Sri Lanka, starting from a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in July. It was followed by several players, including captain Babar Azam, playing in the Lanka Premier League (Lpl).
“We have been here since July. We have played Test matches, some league (Lpl) matches and then the ODIs (against Afghanistan). We are hoping...
- 9/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Mumbai, Sep 1 (Ians) Former India cricketer and ex-head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Rohit Sharma’s team has the upper hand in the upcoming Asia Cup game against Pakistan. However, he acknowledged that Babar Azam-led side has significantly improved and has “closed the gap” with the Indian team in recent times.
India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday in the third match of the tournament at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka.
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo on the eve of the match, Shastri said that India have their strongest lineup since 2011 and have an experienced captain in Rohit Sharma, which will be a massive advantage for the side.
“I would say India start as favourites. This is their strongest team since 2011, this mix of players. And a captain who is seasoned, who understands the terrain better than most.
“Having said that, Pakistan have narrowed the gap. Seven-eight...
India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday in the third match of the tournament at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka.
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo on the eve of the match, Shastri said that India have their strongest lineup since 2011 and have an experienced captain in Rohit Sharma, which will be a massive advantage for the side.
“I would say India start as favourites. This is their strongest team since 2011, this mix of players. And a captain who is seasoned, who understands the terrain better than most.
“Having said that, Pakistan have narrowed the gap. Seven-eight...
- 9/1/2023
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New Delhi, Sep 1 (Ians) Ahead of the much-anticipated Asia Cup encounter between arch rivals India and Pakistan, former cricketer Mohammed Kaif shared valuable insights on how Men In Blue can stand up against Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi’s formidable pace and swing.
Kaif emphasized the significance of the initial overs and maintaining a composed approach in the early stages of the match.
“You can practice all you want but on the day of the match, that experience of seeing Shaheen Afridi take his ball, do his swing, and his speed, cannot be recreated in practice. It is good to practice, of course, but that same impression cannot be made. You still need to make the effort, and try to figure out the technique but Shaheen Afridi throwing the ball, walking or running the distance can not be done at practice” Kaif told Disney+ Hotstar.
Highlighting that India has faced early setbacks when facing Pakistan,...
Kaif emphasized the significance of the initial overs and maintaining a composed approach in the early stages of the match.
“You can practice all you want but on the day of the match, that experience of seeing Shaheen Afridi take his ball, do his swing, and his speed, cannot be recreated in practice. It is good to practice, of course, but that same impression cannot be made. You still need to make the effort, and try to figure out the technique but Shaheen Afridi throwing the ball, walking or running the distance can not be done at practice” Kaif told Disney+ Hotstar.
Highlighting that India has faced early setbacks when facing Pakistan,...
- 9/1/2023
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- GlamSham
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New Delhi, Aug 21 (Ians) Two-time World Cup winner and Icc Hall of Famer, former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar, has revealed the first five players she would pick if she were selecting a dream XI for this year’s Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup which includes two India star- Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.
Sthalekar knows what it takes to win a World Cup having tasted success with the powerful Australian teams in 2005 and 2013 and keeps a close eye on the modern-day game in her role as a commentator.
Ahead of the start of the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup in India in October, Sthalekar’s first pick was star pacer Bumrah, who made a stunning comeback after a long injury layoff.
“I have to go Jasprit Bumrah at No.1. An opening bowler is very important as you need to pick up wickets early, but then also be able...
Sthalekar knows what it takes to win a World Cup having tasted success with the powerful Australian teams in 2005 and 2013 and keeps a close eye on the modern-day game in her role as a commentator.
Ahead of the start of the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup in India in October, Sthalekar’s first pick was star pacer Bumrah, who made a stunning comeback after a long injury layoff.
“I have to go Jasprit Bumrah at No.1. An opening bowler is very important as you need to pick up wickets early, but then also be able...
- 9/1/2023
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New Delhi, Aug 31 (Ians) The Pakistani skipper Babar Azam showcased his class against debutant Nepal in the opening game of the Asia Cup 2023. His exhilarating knock of 151 runs in 131 deliveries helped Pakistan start the tournament with a big win.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his show Aakashvani streaming on JioCinema, praised Babar’s knock and hailed him as the best player of the format.
Chopra said, “Nepal seemed confident after getting the two early wickets and everything was going according to plan. But then comes Babar Azam. Nineteen centuries in 102 innings, he’s truly an unbelievable player and is in a league of his own.”
“Now, of course, there will be people saying that ‘it’s just against minnows and it’s a flat pitch’. The tournament has just begun, and Babar Azam has set it on fire. Now, everyone will be playing against minnows and on great pitches...
Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his show Aakashvani streaming on JioCinema, praised Babar’s knock and hailed him as the best player of the format.
Chopra said, “Nepal seemed confident after getting the two early wickets and everything was going according to plan. But then comes Babar Azam. Nineteen centuries in 102 innings, he’s truly an unbelievable player and is in a league of his own.”
“Now, of course, there will be people saying that ‘it’s just against minnows and it’s a flat pitch’. The tournament has just begun, and Babar Azam has set it on fire. Now, everyone will be playing against minnows and on great pitches...
- 8/31/2023
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Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) After spearheading Pakistan’s massive 238-run win over Nepal to start their 2023 Asia Cup on a bright note, skipper Babar Azam said his knock of 151 off 131 balls wasn’t an easy one as the ball wasn’t coming on to the bat and pitch was two-paced.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar (109 not out off 71 balls) shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, as they reached 342-6, and later bowl out Nepal for just 104.
“When I went in, I played a couple of balls. Ball wasn’t coming on, pitch was two-paced. Rizwan and I built the partnership and see what happened. Sometimes, Rizwan gave me confidence and vice-versa,” said Babar after the match.
With the bat,...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar (109 not out off 71 balls) shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, as they reached 342-6, and later bowl out Nepal for just 104.
“When I went in, I played a couple of balls. Ball wasn’t coming on, pitch was two-paced. Rizwan and I built the partnership and see what happened. Sometimes, Rizwan gave me confidence and vice-versa,” said Babar after the match.
With the bat,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Asia Cup: Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed smash centuries, help Pakistan thrash Nepal by 238 runs (ld)
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Multan, August 30 (Ians) Captain Babar Azam stood tall to slam a mammoth 151 off 131 balls and was well supported by middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 109 not out off 71 balls as Pakistan thrashed Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup opener, here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs.
The duo’s efforts meant Pakistan ended up at 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal. Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan.
With the bat, once Babar went past his 19th Odi hundred coming in 107 balls, after getting his fifty in 73 balls,...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs.
The duo’s efforts meant Pakistan ended up at 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal. Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan.
With the bat, once Babar went past his 19th Odi hundred coming in 107 balls, after getting his fifty in 73 balls,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) Captain Babar Azam stood tall to slam a mammoth 151 off 131 balls and was well supported by middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 109 not out off 71 balls as Pakistan thrashed Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup opener, here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to make 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal.
Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi had Kushal Bhurtel strangled down the leg and trapped Rohit Paudel lbw on consecutive deliveries of the opening over. Naseem Shah had success as Aasif Sheikh...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to make 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal.
Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi had Kushal Bhurtel strangled down the leg and trapped Rohit Paudel lbw on consecutive deliveries of the opening over. Naseem Shah had success as Aasif Sheikh...
- 8/30/2023
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Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) Pakistan skipper Babar Azam became the fastest player to reach 19 Odi centuries, scoring 151 off 131 in the Asia Cup opener against Nepal at the Multan Cricket Stadium, here on Wednesday.
Playing his 102nd innings, Babar 28-year notched up his 19th Odi century in the 42nd over, surpassing South Africa’s Hashim Amla in the list of players who took the fewest innings to reach the 19th Odi ton.
Babar and Amla are followed by Virat Kohli (124), David Warner (139), A B de Villiers (171) and Rohit Sharma (181 innings) in the list.
After his scintillating 151-run knock, the 28-year-old stands second in the list of Pakistan century-makers in Odi cricket. This was also his 31st international hundred, which equals him to Pakistan legends Javed Miandad and Saeed Anwar.
Babar’s 151 off 131 balls was not only his second-highest Odi score but also the second-highest score by an individual batter in Asia Cup history.
Playing his 102nd innings, Babar 28-year notched up his 19th Odi century in the 42nd over, surpassing South Africa’s Hashim Amla in the list of players who took the fewest innings to reach the 19th Odi ton.
Babar and Amla are followed by Virat Kohli (124), David Warner (139), A B de Villiers (171) and Rohit Sharma (181 innings) in the list.
After his scintillating 151-run knock, the 28-year-old stands second in the list of Pakistan century-makers in Odi cricket. This was also his 31st international hundred, which equals him to Pakistan legends Javed Miandad and Saeed Anwar.
Babar’s 151 off 131 balls was not only his second-highest Odi score but also the second-highest score by an individual batter in Asia Cup history.
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) Captain Babar Azam stood tall to slam a mammoth 151 off 131 balls and was well supported by middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 109 not out off 71 balls to lift Pakistan to a gigantic 342-6 against Nepal in the opening match of Asia Cup here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to set up a very daunting chase for Nepal.
Once Babar went past his 19th Odi hundred coming in just 67 balls, Iftikhar began to change gears for playing a counter-attacking innings, thus changing the complexion of the match. The duo then accelerated in stunning fashion by taking on Nepal’s bowlers to amass a whopping 129 runs...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to set up a very daunting chase for Nepal.
Once Babar went past his 19th Odi hundred coming in just 67 balls, Iftikhar began to change gears for playing a counter-attacking innings, thus changing the complexion of the match. The duo then accelerated in stunning fashion by taking on Nepal’s bowlers to amass a whopping 129 runs...
- 8/30/2023
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Rawalpindi, April 30 (Ians) Fakhar Zaman smashed his third consecutive Odi century to lead hosts Pakistan to a remarkable record-breaking seven-wicket victory over New Zealand here.
The Pakistan opener hit 17 boundaries and six massive sixes during his unbeaten knock of 180* as the Asian side successfully chased down New Zealand’s healthy total of 336/5 with 10 deliveries to spare.
A host of records fell during the match, as Fakhar became just the fourth Pakistan batter to hit three straight Odi centuries and also claimed the honour of being the fastest player from the country to bring up 3000 Odi runs, reports Icc.
Pakistan’s total of 337/3 was also the fourth highest Odi score by Pakistan’s men’s team in an Odi and their second best run chase.
Skipper Babar Azam (68) and fellow experienced batter Mohammad Rizwan (54*) played their part in the exciting victory, but it was Fakhar that stole the show as the...
The Pakistan opener hit 17 boundaries and six massive sixes during his unbeaten knock of 180* as the Asian side successfully chased down New Zealand’s healthy total of 336/5 with 10 deliveries to spare.
A host of records fell during the match, as Fakhar became just the fourth Pakistan batter to hit three straight Odi centuries and also claimed the honour of being the fastest player from the country to bring up 3000 Odi runs, reports Icc.
Pakistan’s total of 337/3 was also the fourth highest Odi score by Pakistan’s men’s team in an Odi and their second best run chase.
Skipper Babar Azam (68) and fellow experienced batter Mohammad Rizwan (54*) played their part in the exciting victory, but it was Fakhar that stole the show as the...
- 4/30/2023
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Rawalpindi, April 28 (Ians) Pakistan opener Fakhar Zamans ninth century in Odi cricket helped the hosts secure a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the series opener at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Through this, Pakistan also claimed their 500th win in ODIs, becoming only the third team to do so after Australia and India.
Chasing 289, Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq shared a solid 124-run opening stand. After scoring his 15th Odi half-century, Imam was trapped leg-before by leg-spinner Ish Sodhi in the 22nd over, departing for 60 off 65 balls, laced with five fours and one six.
After ‘mam’s departure, Zaman added 90 runs for the second wicket with captain Babar Azam and also brought up his ninth Odi century in the 35th over. Babar missed out on his 25th Odi half-century by one when he was caught behind off pacer Adam Milne in the next over, with Shan Masood too departing cheaply.
With 12 overs remaining,...
Chasing 289, Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq shared a solid 124-run opening stand. After scoring his 15th Odi half-century, Imam was trapped leg-before by leg-spinner Ish Sodhi in the 22nd over, departing for 60 off 65 balls, laced with five fours and one six.
After ‘mam’s departure, Zaman added 90 runs for the second wicket with captain Babar Azam and also brought up his ninth Odi century in the 35th over. Babar missed out on his 25th Odi half-century by one when he was caught behind off pacer Adam Milne in the next over, with Shan Masood too departing cheaply.
With 12 overs remaining,...
- 4/28/2023
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Sharjah, March 27 (Ians) Stand-in Pakistan captain Shadab Khan believes plenty of positives will come from his side’s series loss to Afghanistan and the consistent efforts of experienced absentees Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will be further appreciated when the star duo return to the national setup.
Babar and Rizwan were rested for the ongoing three-game series against Afghanistan in Sharjah as a host of players with less experience and fewer credentials were given the chance to shine in the absence of the ultra-reliable top-order pair.
The results from the opening two games of the series haven’t gone to plan as Afghanistan registered a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Pakistan on Sunday to clinch their first series triumph over their Asian rival.
“People criticise Babar and Rizwan regardless of whether they perform or not. There is always a sword hanging over them of strike rate. As a nation, we wanted...
Babar and Rizwan were rested for the ongoing three-game series against Afghanistan in Sharjah as a host of players with less experience and fewer credentials were given the chance to shine in the absence of the ultra-reliable top-order pair.
The results from the opening two games of the series haven’t gone to plan as Afghanistan registered a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Pakistan on Sunday to clinch their first series triumph over their Asian rival.
“People criticise Babar and Rizwan regardless of whether they perform or not. There is always a sword hanging over them of strike rate. As a nation, we wanted...
- 3/27/2023
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Mumbai, March 23 (Ians) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the country’s third-highest civilian honour.
Azam, Pakistan’s captain in all formats of cricket, was given the award by Governor of Pakistan’s Punjab state Muhammad Baligh on Wednesday, according to information in the Pakistan media.
At just 28 years old Babar Azam becomes the youngest recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the reports said.
“Immense honour to have received Sitara-e-Imtiaz in the presence of my mother and father,” Babar Azam wrote on Twitter. “This award is for my parents, fans and the people of (Pakistan).”
Babar Azam also joins an esteemed list of former cricketers that includes Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Yousuf, Saeed Ajmal, Javed Miandad and Inzamam-ul-Haq that have been previously awarded the same medal for their contributions to the game.
Babar was among 253 personalities that were announced as recipients of civilian awards on August...
Azam, Pakistan’s captain in all formats of cricket, was given the award by Governor of Pakistan’s Punjab state Muhammad Baligh on Wednesday, according to information in the Pakistan media.
At just 28 years old Babar Azam becomes the youngest recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the reports said.
“Immense honour to have received Sitara-e-Imtiaz in the presence of my mother and father,” Babar Azam wrote on Twitter. “This award is for my parents, fans and the people of (Pakistan).”
Babar Azam also joins an esteemed list of former cricketers that includes Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Yousuf, Saeed Ajmal, Javed Miandad and Inzamam-ul-Haq that have been previously awarded the same medal for their contributions to the game.
Babar was among 253 personalities that were announced as recipients of civilian awards on August...
- 3/23/2023
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