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Decision on Shaheen Afridi’s future as captain will be taken after national camp: PCB head Naqvi | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has suggested that a verdict regarding Shaheen Shah Afridi's captaincy tenure in the T20 team will be made following the forthcoming national camp at Kakul.PCB insiders have hinted that wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan is the frontrunner to assume the captaincy role in both white-ball formats."The selection committee and board is working on two or three things and the selectors will take decision on the captaincy after the training camp in Kakul," Naqvi told reporters here."The selection committee has to do some brainstorming and sit together and decide on the captain," Naqvi said, adding that his committee is in favour of continuity.Following Pakistan's disappointing performance in the ODI World Cup in India, Shaheen was appointed as ...
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‘Oh bhai… tez khel’: Inzamam-ul-Haq’s angry outburst at Shaheen Afridi | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After legendary Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram criticised Shaheen Afridi's move to promote himself at No.5 in Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches, former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has also raised questions about Lahore Qalandars skipper's decision to bat up the order.Inzamam lambasted Shaheen for batting at No. 5 during Lahore Qalandar's PSL encounter against Quetta Gladiators on Sunday.Shaheen found himself in the crossfire of Inzamam's criticism despite notching up a quickfire half-century off 28 balls. The former Pakistan captain expressed concern that the captain and Abdullah Shafique had used up too many deliveries.Inzamam also opined that Lahore Qalandars looked set to post more than 200 but they ended up scoring only 166/7."This partnership between Abdullah Shafique and Shah...
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‘Ghar se yehi seekh ke aate ho’: Mohammad Amir loses cool amid ‘fixer’ chants in PSL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir engaged in a heated exchange with a fan during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 match between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars on Sunday.A video that has gone viral on social media shows a section of the crowd chanting 'fixer fixer' when Amir was making his way to the field.However, the crowd's behaviour did not go well with Amir, prompting him to respond and leading to a heated verbal exchange."Ghar se yehi seekh ke aate ho" (Is this what you learn at your home?), Amir angrily responded.In 2010, Amir's promising young career took an unexpected downturn when he was discovered deliberately bowling no-balls as part of a setup orchestrated by a British newspaper sting at Lord's.At the age of 18 at the time, Amir, along with his...
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Watch: Shaheen Afridi responds to doubters with ‘finger on your lips’ celebration in PSL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Two-time defending champion Lahore Qalandars' disastrous season in the Pakistan Super League ended with only one win against Islamabad United in 10 league games.On Sunday, Quetta Gladiators finally sealed a playoff spot cricket after four years as Mohammad Wasim pulled skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi for a last-ball six and handed Lahore Qalandars a six-wicket defeat at the National Stadium in Karachi. But earlier, Afridi hit 55 after promoting himself to No. 5 and Abdullah Shafique was 59 not out as Lahore made 166/4 after choosing to bat first. Facing flak over his team's performance in the league, Afridi slammed a 39-ball 59.Afridi reached his fifty off just 28 balls with a six off Abrar Ahmed over long-off and celebrated it with a 'finger on your lips' gesture.The league shar...
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Watch: Viv Richards charges on the field in celebration as Mohammad Wasim’s last-ball six sends Quetta Gladiators to PSL playoffs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Quetta Gladiators clinched the final spot in the Playoffs of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with a heart-stopping last-ball six to seal a sensational six-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars at Karachi's National Stadium.Facing a target of 167 for victory, the equation boiled down to four runs needed off the final delivery with Mohammad Wasim Jr.on strike. With the left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi entrusted to deliver the crucial ball, anticipation reached its peak among fans and players alike.To the astonishment of many, Shaheen Afridi missed his mark, delivering a full toss, and Wasim Jr. seized the opportunity, unleashing a mighty swing of the bat to launch the ball into the stands, sparking jubilant scenes in the Gladiators' camp. Even the legendary Viv Richards couldn't co...
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Usama Mir creates PSL history with six-wicket haul as Multan Sultans crush Lahore Qalandars | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Usama Mir has become the first spinner to achieve a remarkable six-wicket haul in a historic moment for the Pakistan Super League. Multan Sultans emerged victorious, defeating Lahore Qalandars by a margin of 60 runs. This defeat marks the sixth consecutive loss for the two-time champions.Usama Mir, a talented leg-spinner, displayed exceptional bowling skills as he claimed impressive figures of 6-40.Lahore Qalandars were bowled out for a total of 154 in just 17 overs.Despite resting some of their key overseas players, including Dawid Malan, Chris Jordan, and David Willey, Multan Sultans managed to post the highest score of this season, reaching a total of 214/4.Usman Khan, representing the United Arab Emirates, played a sensational innings of 96 off just 55 balls. His aggressi...
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Haris Rauf ruled out of PSL due to shoulder injury | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf representing Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League, has been sidelined for the rest of the tournament due to a shoulder injury.The 30-year-old sustained the injury while fielding against Karachi Kings on Friday night and had to leave the field.His recovery is expected to take four to six weeks before he can regain full fitness."MRI scans and other tests have shown he has a disclosed shoulder which will take time to heal so he is out of the PSL," the Lahore Qalandars spokesperson said.Lahore, the defending champions, have suffered a significant setback as they have now faced defeat in all four of their matches. Their latest loss came in a nail-biting encounter against Karachi Kings, where they were defeated by two wickets in the final ov...
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PSL: Karachi Kings clinch a thrilling victory against Lahore Qalandars | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Karachi Kings secured a thrilling victory on the last ball of the match against Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League. This is Lahore's fourth consecutive loss in the tournament. Karachi won by two wickets, chasing down Lahore's target of 175.Lahore Qalandars were put into bat first by Karachi Kings. Opener Sahibzada Farhan played a crucial role in anchoring the innings, scoring an unbeaten 72 off 45 balls.George Linde contributed with a quickfire 26 not out off 13 balls towards the end of the innings.In response, Karachi's Kieron Pollard and Shoaib Malik led the chase with a 95-run partnership for the fifth wicket. It was a remarkable comeback for Karachi after losing four early wickets. However, both Pollard and Malik were dismissed in successive overs, bringing Lah...
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Watch – ‘Ek Kohli bacha hai aur tusi bache ho’: Haris Rauf tells Babar Azam about his wish list | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is someone who is always on the wish list of every bowler and the Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf now expressed his eagerness to dismiss the Indian batter and Babar Azam.In a video that went viral on social media shared by Pakistan Super League team Lahore Qalandars, Rauf was seen chatting with the captain of Peshawar Zalmi Babar during a practice session.🗣️ Interesting Conversation between Babar Azam & Haris Rauf 🔊#sochnabemanahai #HBLPSL8 #QalandarHum… https://t.co/z3YiKmlshR— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) 1677412672000Both the players burst into laughter when Rauf told Babar that he wants to dismiss the two star batters at any cost."No matter what happens. I just need to take your wicket! Only Kohli and you are the exception right now. Williamson was sa...
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WATCH: Opening game of PSL 8 gets delayed as part of floodlight catches fire

The eighth season of the Pakistan Super League got off to fiery start. Literally. The first match of the 2023 season of the PSL had to be delayed because a portion of the floodlights at the Multan Cricket Stadium caught fire due to the fireworks from the opening ceremony, according to media reports in Pakistan. Videos posted on social media showed panic among the fans as a part of the floodlights burned. ملتان اسٹیڈیم میں پی ایس ایل کی افتتاحی تقریب کے دوران ہونے والی آتش بازی کے باعث فلڈ لائٹس میں آگ لگ گئی… ریسکیو عملے نے آگ پر قابو پا لیا ہے#PSL8 pic.twitter.com/Td940KTWKP — Qadir Khawaja (@iamqadirkhawaja) February 13, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The fire was doused after the fire brigade was called in. The drama led to a delay in the game between Lahore Qalanda...