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6Nov

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‘Cool, calm and successful…’: Pakistan spinner hails MS Dhoni as best captain | Cricket News – Times of India

MS Dhoni. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni is widely celebrated for his remarkable captaincy in cricket, particularly in high-pressure situations. Known as "Captain Cool" for his calm demeanor, Dhoni led the Indian national cricket team to victories in all three major ICC tournaments: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy, making him the only captain to achieve this feat. Dhoni's tactical acumen, sharp instincts, and ability to back his players even in challenging situations have been hallmarks of his leadership style.The key to Dhoni's success as a captain lies in his ability to remain composed, his keen game awareness, and his skill in managing players, all of which have made him a cricketing legend.Despite the intense cric...

2Nov

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‘Goro ko aap thoda sa bhi turn de do na, woh ghabra jaate hai’: Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan makes strong comment on England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan combined brilliantly to dismantle England, powering Pakistan to a dominant nine-wicket victory in the decisive third Test and clinching a memorable 2-1 series win on Saturday.Pakistan took control early, gaining a crucial 77-run first-innings lead on a pitch that proved ideal for spinners from both teams.Noman (6-42) and Sajid (4-69) bowled England out for a mere 112 in their second innings, leaving Pakistan just 36 runs to chase for the series win.Although Saim Ayub fell early, Pakistan comfortably completed the victory during an extended morning session on day three.Noman and Sajid accounted for 19 of England's 20 wickets, with Pakistan’s lone seamer, Aamer Jamal, unused—a clear testament to the spin-friendly conditions. Since being drafted mi...

26Oct

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‘Even when I laugh, people get scared’: Sajid Khan’s humorous take on his look | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan hilariously poked fun at himself, saying that Allah has given him such a look that even when he laughs, people get scared.In a video that went viral on social media, Sajid was responding to a question about how he was intimidating opposing batters from one end while Noman Ali was taking wickets from the other, drawing a comparison to Pakistan's legendary pace duo, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis."Maine toh koi daraya nahi hai yaar, aap log kehete ki dara rahe ho, ab Allah ne look aisi di hai main hasta bhi hu toh log darr jate hain," (I have not scared anyone, Allah has given us such a look and eyes that people get scared even if we laugh, what is my fault in this?) he said.Noman and Sajid combined to dismantle England, leading Pakistan to a commandi...

26Oct

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WATCH: Ramiz Raja targets Shan Masood with stinging taunt despite long-awaited series win – Times of India

Shan Masood and Ramiz Raja (Screengrab Photo) Pakistan secured a significant Test series win by defeating England by nine wickets on Saturday. The victory came after Noman Ali and Sajid Khan showcased exceptional spin bowling, taking all 10 wickets to dismiss England for 112 runs in Rawalpindi.Shan Masood, the Pakistan captain, led the final charge, hitting five boundaries in six deliveries and sealing the win by launching Shoaib Bashir over the ropes. This triumph marked Pakistan's first home Test series win since they defeated South Africa in February 2021. It also offered a measure of revenge after Pakistan lost 3-0 to England two years ago.Despite the victory, taunts were evident as former cricketer Ramiz Raja questioned Masood on national television, asking, "Aapne 6 losses in a row k...

26Oct

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’20 saal mae lada hu, support maa hai’: Sajid Khan who led Pakistan to a Test series victory after three years – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan achieved a momentous 9-wicket victory over England in the third Test, sealing a 2-1 series win. This triumph ended a three-year wait for a Test series win on home soil, marking Pakistan's first home series success after four previous failed attempts.Sajid Khan and Noman Ali were instrumental in Pakistan’s victory, with Sajid taking 19 wickets across two matches. While England started strongly with the bat in the first Test, they faltered against Pakistan's spinners in the remaining games.An old video of Sajid Khan has resurfaced, showcasing his early struggles and his mother's unwavering support. In the video, Sajid spoke about the challenges he faced in his career, saying:"Jo log kehte hai shifaris ke bina cricket nahi hoti, wo 110% jooth hai. Jo mehnat karta hai, usse mehnat ka ...

26Oct

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Pakistan beat England by nine wickets to win Test series 2-1

Pakistan players lift the trophy and celebrate after winning the test series | Photo Credit: Reuters Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan combined to destroy England and bowl Pakistan to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the deciding third test and secure a memorable 2-1 series victory on Saturday.Pakistan had been on the ascendancy since claiming a handy first-innings lead of 77 on a track where spinners from both sides dominated.Noman (6-42) and Sajid (4-69) bundled out England for a paltry 112 in their second innings to leave Pakistan needing only 36 to win the series.Pakistan lost the wicket of Saim Ayub before wrapping up victory in the extended morning session on day three of the contest.Home captain S...

26Oct

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3rd Test: Pakistan crush England by nine wickets to win series 2-1 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan led Pakistan to a decisive nine-wicket victory over England in the third Test, securing a 2-1 series win on Saturday.Pakistan took control of the match after gaining a 77-run lead in the first innings on a spinner-friendly pitch. Noman Ali claimed six wickets for 42 runs, and Sajid Khan took four wickets for 69 runs, bowling England out for 112 in their second innings.Pakistan needed only 36 runs to win the series. They lost Saim Ayub's wicket early but reached the target before lunch on the third day. Shan Masood hit four consecutive fours off Jack Leach and then a six off Shoaib Bashir to seal the victory.Noman and Sajid took 19 of the 20 English wickets in this match, while Pakistan did not use their seamer Aamer Jamal. Over the last two Test...

26Oct

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‘They’ve slightly lost the plot’: Nasser Hussain slams England’s performance against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

Former cricketer Nasser Hussain believes England captain Ben Stokes is in a need of "bit of help" as the visitors stare towards an unprecedented series defeat against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Legspinner Rehan Ahmed ensured England's surge with a three-wicket burst just before the stroke of lunch. The late effort from Rehan raised hopes of England taking a sizeable lead. But Pakistan's tail-end came to hurt England in their exploits, with the experienced spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan wreaking havoc with the bat. Noman's 45 and Sajid's 48* rubbed salt on England's fresh wounds before eventually bowling them out on 344. "England's struggles against the tail repeated themselves. It's not just today or in this series, but in the last two or three years, they have struggled to get through tai...

25Oct

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3rd Test: England reeling at 24-3 after gritty Shakeel century | Cricket News – Times of India

RAWALPINDI: Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali left England reeling at 24-3 after Saud Shakeel's fighting hundred put Pakistan in control of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Friday.England came in looking to erase a deficit of 77 but had no answers for the Pakistan spinners on a turning pitch. Sajid dismissed Ben Duckett for 12 and Noman Ali removed Zak Crawley (two) and Ollie Pope (one) in the space of five runs.When bad light ended the second day's play with five overs remaining, Joe Root and Harry Brook were at the crease on five and three respectively. England still need 53 runs to avoid an innings defeat with seven wickets in hand and three days left to play. The series is tied at 1-1 after England won the first Test by an innings and 47 runs while Pakistan took the seco...

25Oct

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Sajid Khan: ‘Humara wo intention nahi tha,’ says Sajid Khan on England’s pivotal partnership in the third Test against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

On the first day of the third and final Test match between England and Pakistan, a total of 13 wickets fell on what is usually a batting-friendly pitch.Pakistan's Sajid Khan was the standout bowler, taking 6 wickets for 128 runs from 29.2 overs. This performance marked the third occasion in his career where he has taken five or more wickets in an innings.When asked if the Pakistan team relaxed after reducing England to 118 for 6 and allowed a hundred-run partnership, Sajid said, "Hum logone nahi di, wo acha khele hai, humara ye tha ki hum unko 50 par out krle.Koi chahta hai ki mae ye karlu? (referring to allowing them to stitch 100 run partnership) Humara koi intention nahi tha ki wo 100 run ki partnership kare" (We did not let it happen, they played well. We wanted to get them out at 50 r...

25Oct

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Sajid Khan: ‘Humara wo intention nahi tha,’ says Sajid Khan on England’s pivotal partnership in the third Test against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

On the first day of the third and final Test match between England and Pakistan, a total of 13 wickets fell on what is usually a batting-friendly pitch.Pakistan's Sajid Khan was the standout bowler, taking 6 wickets for 128 runs from 29.2 overs. This performance marked the third occasion in his career where he has taken five or more wickets in an innings.When asked if the Pakistan team relaxed after reducing England to 118 for 6 and allowed a hundred-run partnership, Sajid said, "Hum logone nahi di, wo acha khele hai, humara ye tha ki hum unko 50 par out krle.Koi chahta hai ki mae ye karlu? (referring to allowing them to stitch 100 run partnership) Humara koi intention nahi tha ki wo 100 run ki partnership kare" (We did not let it happen, they played well. We wanted to get them out at 50 r...

24Oct

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England’s first innings against Pakistan sees no pace for only second time in Test history | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The third Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi made history by rewriting the record books with a statistic that had occurred only once before in the history of the game.England's first innings marked only the second instance in Test history where no pace bowling was delivered in the first innings of a match.The first occurrence dates back to 1882, when Australia's Joey Palmer and Edwin Evans bowled 115 four-ball overs against England at the SCG.After England opted to bat first, Pakistan handed the new ball to spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, who immediately took advantage of the dry pitch, offering turn and low bounce from the outset.This marked only the fourth instance in Test cricket history where two spinners opened the bowling with the new ball on the first morn...

24Oct

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Pakistan vs England: Sajid Khan takes six-fer as 13 wickets fall on single day | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan's Sajid Khan celebrates after taking his fifth wicket during during the Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi. AP England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73/3 at close on the opening day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday, with home spinner Sajid Khan grabbing six wickets.Sajid finished with 6/128 and Noman Ali grabbed 3/88 after a rearguard 89 by Jamie Smith enabled England to post 267, having stuttered to 110-5 at lunch.At the close, Pakistan captain Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel were both unbeaten on 16, with the home team still trailing by 194 and the match in the balance.On a dry and spin-friendly Rawalpindi pitch, 13 wickets fell on day one with all but one going to the spinnersAfter the Pakistan spinners' exploits, England's slow bowlers ...

24Oct

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Watch: Pakistan reporter confuses Ben Stokes with broken English in hilarious presser moment | Cricket News – Times of India

Confused Ben Stokes (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: England skipper Ben Stokes faced some amusing confusion with a Pakistani reporter ahead of the third Test match against Pakistan. As the England captain prepared to discuss his team's performance, the reporter struggled to frame a question about England's impressive 823-run total from the first Test in Multan, specifically inquiring whether Stokes believed his team could replicate that feat in the upcoming third Test.Stokes found himself asking the reporter to repeat the question three times, leading to unseen confusion in the room.Watch:Despite the language barrier, Stokes maintained a humble demeanour as another Pakistani reporter claimed that the Englishman met the reporter after the press conference and apologized for all the miscommunicatio...

21Oct

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Desperate Pakistan turns to heaters and fans! Turning track awaits England in Rawalpindi | Cricket News – Times of India

Photo Source: @DeafMango on X The resounding success of spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan in the second Test against England at Multan has led to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) adopting drastic measures in order to prepare another turning track for the series-deciding match in Rawalpindi. Noman and Sajid took all 20 English wickets to fall in the second Test, registering match-hauls of 11 and 9 wickets respectively on a pitch that was used for the first game as well.The series is level at 1-1. Seeing the visitors at sea against their spinners, ground staff in Rawalpindi have been spotted using heaters and fans on both sides of the pitch in preparation for the third Test beginning October 24. A photograph capturing three heaters and three fans placed at either end of the track is doing the ro...

20Oct

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WATCH: Why Shan Masood was trolled despite ending Pakistan’s 11-match winless run at home | Cricket News – Times of India

Shan Masood (Screengrab Photo) Pakistan celebrated a significant victory by defeating England by 152 runs in the second Test in Multan. This win leveled the Test series 1-1 and ended Pakistan's 11-match winless streak at home. Shan Masood, who took over as captain last year, secured his first win as skipper. However, Masood faced some online trolling due to an error he made while signing the Multan cricket stadium honours board, where he mistakenly wrote "Pakistan" in the opposition section.WATCH: Social media trolls captain Masood after Pakistan ends home losing streakOne of the troll mentioned " Shan Masood england me parne ka Kya matlab" and the other wrote , "Shan masood ki itni English ka kia faida."Spinner Noman Ali played a crucial role in the victory, taking eight wickets with figu...

18Oct

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Basit Ali: ‘Pehli dafa akal aayi’ Pakistan’s win over England in 2nd Test delights | Cricket News – Times of India

Noman Ali thanking god after Pakistan's win (PTI Photo) Two Pakistan bowlers, spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, combined to take all 20 England wickets in Pakistan's 152-run win on day four of the second Test in Multan on Friday, which helped the hosts level the three-match series at 1-1. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali's eight wickets (8 for 46) in the second innings gave him a match haul off 11 for 147, while off-spinner Sajid Khan, who took seven wickets in England's first innings, finished with a match haul of 9 for 204. England's second innings folded up inside two hours on the fourth day for 144, with skipper Ben Stokes's 37 being the top score in the visitors' batting chart.Also See:Live Cricket ScoreIt was the first instance since 1987 that two Pakistan spinners took a five-wicket haul...

16Oct

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4 wickets for just 14 runs! How Sajid Khan sparked England’s dramatic middle-order collapse in 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Sajid Khan's celebration (Photo Credits: @TheRealPCB on X) NEW DELHI: England’s steady march in the second Test against Pakistan was halted abruptly by Sajid Khan, whose spell of sharp off-spin triggered a rapid batting collapse.After being well-placed at 211/2, England lost four wickets for just 14 runs, finding themselves reeling at 225/6 in the final session of Day 2 at Multan.Sajid’s brilliant bowling performance ensured Pakistan seized control at a crucial phase, leaving England trailing by 127 runs.The collapse began with the dismissal of England’s talisman Joe Root, who had looked comfortable until Sajid deceived him with a well-flighted delivery.On the third ball of the 42nd over, Root attempted a sweep but only managed an inside edge onto his boot, sending the ball rolling into t...

16Oct

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Sajid Khan turns the tide for Pakistan after Ben Duckett’s hundred in second Test | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's opener Ben Duckett played a brilliant innings, scoring a quick-fire century. However, Pakistan's off-spinner Sajid Khan managed to take three crucial wickets in the final session, leaving the match delicately balanced on the second day of the second Test in Multan.England, in response to Pakistan's first-innings total of 366, raced to 211-2, with Duckett and Joe Root looking comfortable at the crease.However, Sajid Khan (4-86) sparked a dramatic collapse, leaving England struggling at 239-6 by the end of the day's play, still trailing by 127 runs. Jamie Smith (12) and Brydon Carse (two) remain at the crease.Earlier in the day, England's batting was aggressive, scoring at nearly seven runs per over in the first 10 overs. Duckett (114) was the standout performer, forming...