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PCB appoints dedicated physiotherapist for Afridi, Fakhar

Karachi Oct 15 (PTI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed a dedicated physiotherapist to look after fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and batter Fakhar Zaman during the T20 World Cup in Australia. A PCB source confirmed that due to the nature of the knee injuries suffered by Afridi and Fakhar, the board asked Dr Javed Akhtar Mughal, a London-based physiotherapist, to join the players. “Dr Mughal was part of the whole rehabilitation process that Shaheen and Fakhar went through in London so he knows their injuries very well. Which is why the PCB chairman decided that the two players, particularly Shaheen, need dedicated care during the World Cup,” he said. He further said that the PCB considered both players an asset for Pakistan cricket and knowing well how sensitive knee injurie...

12Sep

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Meet the real stars behind Sri Lanka’s amazing triumph in Asia Cup

Two familiar names—Wanindu Hasaranga and Bhanuka Rajapaksa—were the chief protagonists of Sri Lanka’s fairytale Asia Cup triumph. But there were unfamiliar and understated names that played an equally pivotal role in scripting a triumph that could potentially restore the old glory of Sri Lankan cricket. Dasun Shanaka, the Captain Cool Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Shanaka, third right, and teammates pose with the winners trophy after their win in the T20 cricket Asia Cup final match against Pakistan, in Dubai. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) The all-rounder was never earmarked as a future captain. When he became the captain last year, he was not even a permanent fixture of the team. There was public outcry and prime-time television debates. But there, practically, were few other alternatives. Kusa...

12Sep

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Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq backs Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after Asia Cup loss | Cricket News – Times of India

DUBAI: Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq dismissed concerns about captain Babar Azam's form and found nothing wrong with opener Mohammad Rizwan's batting approach after their loss to Sri Lanka in Sunday's Asia Cup final in Dubai. Babar, currently the second ranked Twenty20 (T20) batsman in the world behind team mate Rizwan, managed only 68 runs in six innings and his form would be a concern ahead of the 20-overs World Cup in Australia beginning next month. "If someone looks at his batting, you'd just say he's unlucky, especially the way he's getting out," Saqlain said after their 23-run defeat by Sri Lanka. "It's just a patch. If you look at the rankings, he's (among the) top in T20 International and in ODIs. It's just been bad luck. The way he's training and playing it's amazing. "Hi...

12Sep

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Shoaib Malik posts cryptic tweet, questions ‘liking and disliking culture’ in Pakistan team

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik, who was dropped after the last T20 world cup, has posted a cryptic tweet which has been interpreted as a comment on his non-selection for Asia Cup. “When will we come out from friendship, liking & disliking culture. Allah always helps the honest…” tweeted Malik after Pakistan lost to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final. – When will we come out from friendship, liking & disliking culture.Allah always helps the honest… — Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) September 11, 2022 Soon, former Pakistan wicket-keeper and Malik’s team-mate replied to Malik with a tweet that ended with a smiley: “Ustad G …don’t be this much honest” Ustad G …don’t be this much honest 🤪 — Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) September 11, 2022 Malik has played 124 T20 Internationals...

11Sep

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Asia Cup final, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Sri Lanka defeats Pakistan by 23 runs to win sixth title

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.Sri Lanka posted 170 for six after being put in to bat.Bhanuka Rajapaksa top-scored for Sri Lanka with 71 not out 45 off balls.Haris Rauf was the standout bowler for Pakistan with three wickets.In response, Pakistan could only manage 147 all out in 20 overs. Brief scores: Sri Lanka: in 20 overs (Bhanuka Rajapaksa 71 not out; Haris Rauf 3/29).Pakistan: 147 all out in 20 overs (Mohammad Rizwan 55; Wanindu Hasaranga 3/27). Source link

11Sep

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Shahnawaz Dahani wins hearts before Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup final

Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani proved himself to be a wonderful ambassador of his national cricket team when he gifted his jersey to a Sri Lanka before the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Meanwhile, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field against Sri Lanka in the final. Sri Lanka will be defending a target after winning four consecutive games while chasing targets, including the victory in the last Super 4 game against Pakistan. Captain Dasun Shanaka said he would’ve bowled first had he won his fifth toss in a row, but was also happy to bat first in the final. A wonderful moment before the match ✨@ShahnawazDahani gives his jersey to a 🇱🇰 fan 👏#AsiaCup2022 | #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/4RlIflx8OM — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 11, 2022 Sri Lanka...

11Sep

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Asia Cup 2022 Final, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Interesting statistical trivia | Cricket News – Times of India

Sri Lanka had the last laugh in the dress rehearsal before the big Asia Cup, when they beat Pakistan by 5 wickets. A title clash though is a very different cup of tea from a league stage or Super 4 match. The pressure on the players in a big final is much more. Add to that the fact that the world will be looking at the Lankans today to see if they can take a big step forward in their team rebuilding process and you know that Dasun Shanaka and co. will be very keenly aware of just how much is at stake here for them. Pakistan on the other hand are being tagged the favourites, despite losing to the Lankans in the last Super 4 match. (AP Photo)Ahead of the final tonight in Dubai, here's some interesting statistical trivia on the two teams at this tournament over the years:# Sri Lanka have w...

10Sep

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Asia Cup final: Best of frenemies Pakistan and Sri Lanka set for another edition of old, but cordial rivalry

After the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Super Four game ended and the players waited for the presentation ceremony, Babar Azam and Wanindu Hasaranga were spotted engaged in a chat near the boundary rope. Both were chuckling and guffawing, even though Hasaranga had taken out Babar in the match. Beside them, Mohammad Rizwan, Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Mendis were rolling in laughter. Not far from them Maheesh Theekshana was obediently listening to Saqlain Mushtaq, like an apprentice to a master. Some time ago, Wasim Akram was seen talking to Sri Lanka’s left-arm seamer Dilshan Madhushanka. As the players exited the stadium, a horde of Sri Lankan fans sought the autograph of Naseem Shah, just as a few Pakistan teenagers were queuing up beside Hasaranga for his signature. Evident thus was an overwhelming...

10Sep

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Asia Cup 2022 Final: The variation we have in bowling is amazing, says Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka | Cricket News – Times of India

DUBAI: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka heaped praise on their bowling line-up ahead of the T20 Asia Cup final against Pakistan here on Sunday and said that his bowlers can challenge any batting line-up going around. Wanindu Hasaranga's three-wicket haul, followed by Pathum Nissanka's brilliant unbeaten 55-run knock, guided Sri Lanka (124/5) to an easy five-wicket victory over Pakistan (121) in their 'Super Four' clash on Friday, a dress rehearsal for Sunday's title clash. Sri Lanka ended the 'Super 4'-stage campaign with three victories in as many matches, defeating Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. Both the teams had qualified for the final even before their 'Super 4' clash. "The combination we have with the left-arm fast bowlers, the leg spinners - the variation we have is amazing," sa...

10Sep

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Asia Cup 2022 final | Pakistan stand in way of Sri Lanka cricket’s rebirth

Asia cup 2022 final will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on Sepetmeber 11, 2022 Asia cup 2022 final will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on Sepetmeber 11, 2022 Having witnessed a socio-economic crisis coupled with worst democratic turmoil in its history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide its countrymen with an emotional catharsis if it happens to beat a much superior Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.Technically, Sri Lanka are the hosts of this Asia Cup but call it a cruel twist of fate, the tournament had to be shifted to UAE for security reasons.It could have been infinitely sweeter had Dasun Shanaka and his men would have played the final at the iconic Khettarama Stadium (now Premadasa Stadium) but the kind of performance they have ...

10Sep

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Asia Cup 2022 Final: Pakistan stand in way of Sri Lanka cricket’s rebirth | Cricket News – Times of India

DUBAI: Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final here on Sunday. Technically, Sri Lanka are the hosts of this Asia Cup but due to a cruel twist of fate, the tournament had to be shifted to the UAE for security reasons. It could have been infinitely sweeter had Dasun Shanaka and his men played the final at the iconic Khettarama Stadium (now Premadasa Stadium). Nevertheless, the kind of performance they have produced in the Super 4s would make anyone believe that it would be anything but easy for Babar Azam's side. Whether it's the Asian Cricket Council or the general public of Dubai, everyone wanted an I...

10Sep

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We are confident of doing well in Asia Cup final, says Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq | Cricket News – Times of India

DUBAI: Despite their five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the last 'Super 4' match, Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq said the team is confident that it will do well against the same rivals in the final of the T20 Asia Cup on Sunday. Pathum Nissanka's brilliant unbeaten 55-run knock guided Sri Lanka to an easy five-wicket victory over Pakistan aat the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. For Pakistan, Mohammad Hasnain and Haris Rauf bagged two wickets each. The two teams will face off once again in the final of the tournament on Sunday. "Our batting has done well against India and Afghanistan when we chased. You might think that it was a small total and Naseem Shah won it for us but all eleven players batted. We are confident of doing well in the final," said Saqlain Mush...

21Jul

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While You Were Asleep: Pakistan win helps India rise in WTC table, England beat Spain 2-1 to enter Euro 2022 semis & McLaughlin in the women’s 400m hurdles final

A win in the first Test against Sri Lanka helped Pakistan jump to the third spot in the World Test Championship points table with a win-loss percentage of 58.33. It has also helped India improve on spot in the rankings, now sitting at the fourth spot with a win-loss percentage of 52.08. Sri Lanka have dropped sixth with a defeat and now sit below Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, India and West Indies. In what was a closely fought game in Galle, Pakistan chased down 352 with four wickets in hand. Opener Abdullah Shafique was adjudged player of the match for his scintillating 160* off 408 deliveries. Calm under pressure ✨ Playing just his sixth Test, @imabd28 produced a batting masterclass to ace Pakistan’s steep chase 💯👏#SLvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/A9M7FKVWIj — Pakist...

20Jul

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Shafique steers Pakistan to win over Sri Lanka in 1st test

Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 160 to lead Pakistan to a record run chase and a four-wicket victory on Wednesday in a series-opening cricket test that went ahead despite a political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka. His 408-ball innings contained six boundaries and a six in an innings, although he did get some reprieves. Shafique was lucky to survive an LBW appeal when he was on four. He was dropped on 135 when Dhananjaya de Silva missed a return catch and again on 151 as Pakistan closed in on the win. A rain delay after lunch on Day 5 slowed down Pakistan’s push for victory with 11 runs still required, but it really was only a matter of time. The previous highest successful run chase at Galle was Sri Lanka’s 268 against New Zealand in 2019. Runs: 1️⃣6️⃣0️⃣*Balls: 4️⃣0️⃣8️⃣Fours:...

18Jul

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How Babar became Baadshah Babar: Balance, weight-transfer, will to win and never to relax

Sometime last year, Pakistan legend Inzamam-ul-Haq asked present superstar Babar Azam about being bracketed with Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson. Is it added pressure or incentive to perform? Sitting next to the avuncular Inzy bhai, Babar first said how he feels grateful and happy that his name is spoken of like that before he homed in on the vital change he made because of this comparison. “Why were their names on top? Naam tab banta hai jab team jeetti hai (You become famous when the team wins). Their top performances were noted for the wins. I made that change in myself. Win games,” he said on Inzamam’s YouTube channel. Put double effort.” It’s a lovely chat, the kind that one would have imagined how Inzy bhai would talk normally, off-camera too. The gentleness, the pauses, the direc...

16Jul

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PAK vs SL: Hasan Ali shakes a leg during 1st Test

Pakistan right-arm pacer Hasan Ali on Saturday entertained the netizens as well as people watching from home with his quick dancing moves during the 1st Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He was accompanied by a teammate, who wore an amused expression, as Ali showed off some of his quirky dance moves. The on-air commentator also quipped that “Hasan Ali … well this is all part of a routine to get a little bit loose. It’s different these days. These guys… but nonetheless enjoying himself Hasan Ali.” Ali finished the day with figures of 2/23 accounting for the wickets of Dinesh Chandimal and Oshada Fernando. Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the bowlers finishing with 4/58. Hasan Ali is a good dancer too😀 pic.twitter.com/4LqZvNgysz — Farhat Ullah (@FarhatUllah25) July 16, 2022 Having...

16Jul

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Pakistan lose openers after Sri Lanka post 222 in 1st Test

Pakistan reached 24 for two at stumps on day one in reply to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 222 all out in the first test on Saturday. The visitors trail Sri Lanka by 198 runs with eight wickets in hand at Galle International Stadium. Having elected to bat first, Sri Lanka’s batting collapsed as they slumped to 133 for eight but the lower order fought back to enable them to get to 222 on a good batting surface. Sri Lanka was in danger of being shot out for less than 150, but the last two wickets produced 89 runs to salvage some pride. 4️⃣ wickets for @iShaheenAfridi as he spearheads a top bowling performance by Pakistan! 💪 Sri Lanka are all out for 222 ⚡ 📸: @OfficialSLC #SLvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen https://t.co/0pNhVKgmR3 pic.twitter.com/t4MrImoSN5 — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)...