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‘Only a certain part of the clip is…’: Shan Masood dismisses rumours of rift with Shaheen Afridi | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Shan Masood has addressed the recent speculations about a potential rift between him and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. The rumors began circulating after Afridi was not included in the playing eleven for the second Test match against Bangladesh.The speculation intensified when a video clip from the first Test surfaced, showing Afridi seemingly brushing off Masood's hand from his shoulder.However, Masood clarified that there was no disagreement between the two, explaining that Shaheen had politely removed his hand from his shoulder because it was sore after being hit by a ball during Pakistan's innings.Masood's explanation has put an end to the rumors and reaffirmed the unity within the Pakistan team."There are no issues between us and in fact only a certain p...
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Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Persistent rain in Rawalpindi washes out Day 1 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The first day of the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium washed out on Friday due to persistent rain.Bangladesh are ahead 1-0 in the two-match series after last week's historic 10-wicket victory at the same location against Pakistan, which were bowled out for a humiliating 146 in the second innings on the fifth and final day of play.The outfield was submerged in rain when the play was called off at 12:05 p.m. local time by the umpires, who kept the players and team officials in the hotel, as per AP.Pakistan is ranked No. 8 in the World Test Championship, slightly above the bottom-dwelling West Indies, while Bangladesh is ranked No. 7.Since Shan Masood was made captain last year, Pakistan has lost four straight Test matches and hasn...