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Watch: Shehan Jayasuriya’s stunning ramp shot against Haris Rauf in MLC 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Seattle Orcas may messed up a fairly straightforward chase and lost to San Francisco Unicorns by 23 runs in their Major League Cricket 2024 match at Church Street Park, Morrisville on Monday, but they didn't go down without a fight.Winning the toss and asking the Unicorns to bat first, Cameron Gannon took 3 wickets for the Orcas as they restricted the Unicorns to 165/7 despite a 32-ball 56 by Matthew Short.The Orcas, chasing 166, got off to a good start, scoring 54 runs at the end of the powerplay without losing a wicket. Shehan Jayasuriya launched an offensive against Pat Cummins and Haris Rauf, while Ryan Rickelton was a little inconsistent.Shehan Jayasuriya smashed 18 runs off the sixth over of the Orcas run chase bowled by Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf.The first ball was ...
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Virat Kohli recreates ‘iconic’ MCG six in India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup game. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has not gone as planned for the legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli. However, during the Super 8 match against Afghanistan on Thursday, he provided a moment of brilliance that evoked memories of his iconic shot from the previous edition of the tournament.In the fifth over of India's innings, Kohli faced a delivery from Naveen-ul-Haq that was short and wide.Seizing the opportunity, he unleashed a powerful stroke, sending the ball soaring straight down the ground for a massive six.T20 WORLD CUP: SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLEThis shot instantly went viral on social media, drawing comparisons to his famous six off Haris Rauf during India's memorable victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium.In that historic encounter...
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‘Absolutely disgraceful’: Haris Rauf’s team-mates break silence after Pakistan pacer’s video goes viral | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf became embroiled in controversy on Tuesday following the emergence of a video showing him engaged in a heated verbal altercation with a fan. The incident occurred after Pakistan's disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, where they suffered unexpected defeats to tournament debutants USA and their traditional rivals, India, despite initially being in a strong position.In the viral video, Rauf is seen walking with his wife when they encounter a group of people.While the exact details of the conversation are unclear, it is alleged that the group was taunting Rauf over Pakistan's poor performance in the tournament.Reacting to the provocation, the cricketer appeared visibly agitated and rushed towards the group, crossing...
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‘Pakistan or India…’: Mohammad Rizwan on Haris Rauf’s scuffle with fan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A video showing Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf in a scuffle with a fan has been circulating on social media. Rauf, who was walking on a sidewalk with his wife, was reportedly taunted by a fan about the team's poor performance in the T20 World Cup.In the video, an irate Rauf can be seen running towards the fan and suggesting he must be Indian.The fan replied that he is Pakistani. Three to four other fans intervened to stop Rauf from escalating the situation further.Following the viral spread of the video, Rauf also posted a message on social media stating that he would not tolerate abuse directed at him or his family.Pakistan had a disappointing run in Group A of the ongoing T20 World Cup, finishing with a narrow three-wicket win against Ireland on Sunday in their final match. ...
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Haris Rauf breaks silence after video of altercation with fan goes viral: ‘Won’t hesitate to respond when it comes to parents and family’

After a video of him involved in a heated argument with a fan did rounds on the social media, Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has issued a statement on X on the incident. “I decided to not bring this on social media, but now that the video is out, I feel it is necessary to address the situation,” Rauf wrote. “As public figures, we are open to receiving all kinds of feedback from the public. They are entitled to support or criticize us. Nevertheless, when it comes to my parent and my family, I will not hesitate to respond accordingly. “It is important to show respect towards people and their families, irrespective of their professions,” he added. This is such disgusting behavior by the fans when players are out with their families, and fans are swearing at them. This needs to stop. You may di...
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PCB threatens ‘legal action’ against fan after altercation with Haris Rauf, says incident completely unacceptable | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Haris Rauf's viral altercation with fan headlined social media on Tuesday as the Pakistan pacer almost came to blows with a man in the United States.The viral video showed Rauf rushing across a hedge to confront the man after he allegedly abused to upset him, with Rauf's wife and one other man trying to hold him back. After some pushing and shoving, Rauf went back across the hedge to the sidewalk where his wife had remained.As the video spread like wildfire on the internet, former and current Pakistan players, as well as fans, stood united with Rauf.The Pakistan Cricket Board has now also stepped into the matter, condemning the entire episode. The board has also threatened legal action against the fan. "Strongly condemn the appalling incident involving Haris Rauf. Such action...
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‘Koi aapko gaali deta rahe…’ – Fans, players react to Haris Rauf’s viral brawl | Cricket News – Times of India

Haris Rauf was in the news for the wrong reasons on Tuesday after a video of the Pakistan fast bowler nearly coming to blows with a fan went viral on social media, leading to a wide-ranged reaction, including support from Rauf's fellow Pakistan players. However, Rauf's alleged response "Indian hoga" in the video also led to him facing a lot of flak for giving the fight an India vs Pakistan angle.The Pakistan team has been facing a scathing criticism from their fans and former cricketers for a flop show at the ongoing T20 World Cup. The 2009 champions exited the tournament in the initial group stage itself after defeats against USA and archrivals India. T20 WORLD CUP: Schedule | Points TableThe cricket fraternity in Pakistan is particularly annoyed with the way the team let a win against...
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Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf responds after brawl with fan: ‘I won’t hesitate to…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

After the video of Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf nearly coming to blows with a fan went viral on social media, the pacer has responded and vowed that he won't step back from responding if somebody hurls abuses at him and his family."I decided to not bring this to social media, but now that the video is out, I feel it is necessary to address the situation," said Rauf in a post on 'X'.T20 World Cup: Schedule | Points TableThe video seems to be from outside one of the hotels in the US where Pakistan stayed during the course of their T20 World Cup fixtures in Group A. Pakistan made a sorry exit from the tournament after an upset defeat against USA and letting a win against India slip out of their hands. "As public figures, we are open to receiving all kinds of feedback from the public. Th...
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‘Indian hoga’, ‘Pakistani hoon’: Haris Rauf almost comes to blows with a fan after Pakistan’s T20 World Cup debacle – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It won't be an understatement to say that Pakistan's group stage exit from this edition of the T20 World Cup has neither gone down well with former players or critics, nor with the die-hard fans of the country.With defeats against the United States and archrivals India, Pakistan's fate was sealed with a washed-out game against the USA.T20 WORLD CUP: SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLEAlready eliminated Pakistan avoided another embarrassing loss against Ireland in their final game at the T20 World Cup.While former players and critics have vented out their frustration on air on various television and talk shows, there have been various videos of Pakistani fans breaking their TV sets in anger and blowing off steam on various social media handles.Amidst these gloomy times in Pakistan, a vide...
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Six Pakistan Players Won’t Return To Country Following Chaotic T20 World Cup Campaign: Report

Pakistan cricket team had a dismal run in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 tournament. Under Babar Azam's captaincy, Pakistan was eliminated very early in the group stage itself, suffering consecutive losses to USA and India, and securing only narrow wins against Canada and Ireland. Pakistan's fate in the T20 World Cup 2024 was sealed after just three group stage games, even before they played their final Group A match against Ireland. Also on ABP Live | T20 World Cup 2024: Most Wins, Losses, Runs, Wickets & More- Key Stats After T20 WC Group Stage Flash floods in Miami, Florida led to cancellation of This marked the earliest exit Pakistan ever experienced in a T20 World Cup. Inclement weather in Florida led to the cancellation of T20 World Cup 2024 grou...
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T20 World Cup: Caution hinting at their lack of confidence, Pakistan get over the line against Canada to keep Super 8 hopes alive

Desperate situations call for desperate measures, even if it means breaking up one of the most prolific opening partnerships for a team. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been almost a constant at the top of the order for Pakistan in their recent T20I history – not to great effect of late – but after two demoralising defeats to start their T20 World Cup campaign and the wave of criticism coming in their direction, the skipper made the radical decision to drop himself down the order. With net run rate also in the picture, conventional logic would suggest that the former champions would have try to get the 107-run target as quickly as possible, but the lack of confidence and vagaries of the unpredictable Nassau County pitch meant that even against a limited opposition like Canada, they ...
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Haris Rauf becomes just second Pakistan player to take 100 wickets in T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a moment of personal triumph amidst Pakistan's disappointing campaign, pacer Haris Rauf surpassed the 100-wicket milestone in T20I cricket during their Group A match against Canada at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Tuesday. Rauf's blistering pace left the Canadian batsmen stunned as he finished the first innings with figures of 2/26 in his four-over spell.Shreyas Movva became Rauf's 100th victim in the shortest format, while Ravinderpal Singh was his 101st scalp, taking his overall tally to 101 wickets in 71 matches. This achievement makes Rauf only the second Pakistan player to reach this milestone, following all-rounder Shadab Khan, who has 107 wickets in 103 matches for the Men in Green.Remarkably, Rauf is the third-fastest player to reac...
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From ‘quitting as Pakistan cricket fan’ to ‘justice for Naseem’: Pakistan cricket fans distraught on defeat against India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As India staged a remarkable comeback to beat Pakistan by 6 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday, Pakistan cricket fans were left heartbroken, disappointed and distraught.T20 WORLD CUP: SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLEAs Pakistan took the advantage by bowling out India for 119 in 19 runs, courtesy three wickets each by Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf and a two-wicket haul by Mohammad Amir, the Pakistanis were over the moon at their team's position of strength flooding social media with 'feel good' messages of Pakistan's victory.But little did they know that India Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) would turn things on their head to ensure another defeat for Pakistan in World Cup competitions.In the shortest format of cricket, the match o...
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‘Arrogance and recklessness’: Sunil Gavaskar rips apart Indian batters after dismal show against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar strongly criticised the Indian batters following their poor performance against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup game at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.India experienced a mid-innings collapse on a two-paced track, managing a meager 119 against Pakistan on Sunday. Despite a valiant effort from Rishabh Pant, who scored a fortuitous 42 off 31 balls at the new number three spot, the rest of the star-studded line-up struggled to adapt to the challenging surface.Pakistan's bowlers, led by Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf with three wickets each, bowled out India with an over to spare. India's innings crumbled as they lost seven wickets for just 30 runs, falling from a solid 89 for 3 in the 12th over.The legendary cricketer e...
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‘Kid who doesn’t look at his field’: Salman Butt criticizes ‘unprofessional’ Haris Rauf after Pakistan’s shock loss to USA | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt did not hold back his criticism of Haris Rauf following the fast bowler's performance in Pakistan's T20 World Cup match against the USA in Dallas, Texas. Rauf, who was entrusted with bowling the final over with the USA needing 15 runs to win, faltered under pressure, leading to a dramatic finish.Butt expressed his frustration with Rauf on the 'Cricket Baithak' podcast, emphasizing the fast bowler's apparent lack of awareness and failure to bowl to the field."It is not a surprise that he conceded so many runs because he is that kid who doesn't look at his field at all. Mid-off is inside the circle, and yet he bowls full and gets hit for a boundary on the last ball. You can see the captain also screamed at him. When you have mid-off up, then ...
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Teary-eyed Kamran Akmal says, ‘team har teesre mahine khushkhabri de rahi’ after USA upset. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As T20 World Cup newcomers United States stunned Babar Azam and Co. in Group A Super Over thriller on Thursday, the Pakistan cricket fraternity reacted with disbelief, labelling the loss as a 'black day'. Playing their first-ever World Cup, USA stunned 2009 champions Pakistan after both the teams ended at identical scores in normal play at Dallas' Grand Prairie Stadium.In the Super Over, as Pakistan failed to chase down 19 runs, US clinched their second successive win in the tournament. After the shocker, the Pakistan cricketing fraternity tore into the side with former keeper-batter Kamran Akmal saying, 'team ne beda garak kar diya'.Teary-eyed Akmal said that the team has been losing every now and then against the lower-ranked teams and the problem is with their mentality. P...
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‘Haris Rauf running his thumb nail over…’: Former South Africa bowler accuses of ball-tampering in USA vs PAK match

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been hit by a ball-tampering accusation after the team’s harrowing Super Over defeat to the United States in the T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match on Thursday. Following a dismal batting performance where Babar Azam’s men put up 159 runs in 20 overs, Pakistan’s sturdy four-man pace attack failed to prevent a tie and an eventual defeat. Though the seamers seemed to have found certain swing and reverse-swing through the innings, the US batters held their nerves to pull off an emphatic win at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The win propelled Monank Patel’s team to the top of the Group A standings. The defeat hit Pakistan hard for it was the first meeting between the sides in an international fixture, with the US playing in just their second T20 World Cup m...
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‘Hurt & disappointed’: Shoaib Akhtar says Pakistan never deserve to win against USA in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar voiced his frustration following Pakistan's stunning defeat to the USA in their opening match of the T20 World Cup on Thursday in Dallas. The loss, reminiscent of Pakistan's unexpected defeat to Bangladesh in the 1999 World Cup, has left fans and former players reeling."It was a disappointing loss for Pakistan.We are not off to a good start, losing to USA," Akhtar said in a video posted on his social media handle. SEE ALSO: T20 World Cup Points Table | T20 World Cup Schedule"Unfortunately, Pakistan never deserved to win because the USA played really well. They were always in the commanding position. (Mohammad) Amir saved the match. Shaheen (Afridi) and Amir tried, but USA were winning over Pakistan for 37 overs. And unfortunately, we couldn...
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‘Mujhe do din neend nahi aayi…’: Usman Khan addresses Pakistan teammates in hilarious speech – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketers are gearing up for their first match against the United States in the T20 World Cup that is scheduled to be played on Thursday.With Babar Azam as captain and Gary Kirsten as coach, the team looks to be in a relaxed frame of mind even though the build-up to the tournament wasn't exactly smooth as Pakistan lost a four-match T20I series against England 0-2.Nevertheless, unpredictable Pakistan cannot be underestimated as they can beat any team on their day.Usman Khan shared a video on his X handle where he is addressing his Pakistan teammates after a meal at a restaurant in the US. The video has Usman Khan addressing his teammates in his typical style who are laughing at the team bonding session.The video shows Babar Azam, Gary Kirsten, Shaheen Afridi, Haris R...