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Shaheen Shah Afridi loses top spot in ICC ODI bowling to Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan

November 27, 2024 capital

DUBAI: In a major setback, Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi lost the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s ODI bowling rankings after being dethroned by Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan. The latest rankings, released on Wednesday, show Afridi on the second spot while South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj held the third place. However, who climbed to number one following a stellar performance with eight wickets at an average of 12.62 during Pakistan’s historic ODI series victory over Australia, was rested during the ongoing series against Zimbabwe. ICC men’s…

Pakistan restrict Zimbabwe to 205 in first ODI

November 24, 2024 capital

Zimbabwe were bowled out for 205 in the first game against Pakistan in the three-match ODI series on Sunday. It was a spinners day as Salman Ali Agha and debuting Faisal Akram took three scalps each to stop the hosts from making a big total. Pakistan squad: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Shahnawaz Dahani, Saim Ayub, and Tayyab Tahir Zimbabwe squad: Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani,…

Tearful goodbye: Nadal retires following Davis Cup defeat

November 20, 2024 capital

Tennis maestro Rafael Nadal has been given a heartfelt send-off by his fans at a sold-out arena in Malaga on Tuesday, following Spain’s 2-1 loss to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup. The day also marked the 38-year-old’s final professional match, drawing the curtain on his remarkable career. Nadal, overwhelmed with emotions, delivered a moving 15-minute speech at a sold-out Malaga venue. The 22-time Grand Slam champion struggled to hold back tears as he recalled his journey. “What I have tried to do is to be a good person, and…

Australia defeat Pakistan by 29 runs in first rain-hit T20I

November 14, 2024 capital

BRISBANE: A dominant Australia inflicted a 29-run defeat on Pakistan in the rain-hit first T20I of the three-match series at The Gabba on Thursday. The Men in Green only managed to score 64/9 in pursuit of a daunting 94-run target in seven overs. The visitors had a decent start as they amassed 12 runs for the loss of one wicket in the first over. Pakistan then ran into a disastrous middle-order collapse, including the the dismissals of key batters Babar Azam (3) and captain Mohammad Rizwan (0), and were consequently…

Shaheen once again tops ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings

November 13, 2024 capital

Pakistan’s premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has ascended to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings. Afridi took eight wickets at an impressive average of 12.62 in Pakistan’s recent ODI series victory over Australia, propelling him three places to overtake South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj, who slipped to third. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan maintained his position in second. Afridi had earlier briefly held the top spot during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. His teammate, Haris Rauf, saw a significant boost, jumping 14 places to reach a…

Shaheen once again tops ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings

November 13, 2024 capital

Champions Trophy: ICC ‘left with limited options’ as Pakistan want explanation over India’s refusal

November 13, 2024 capital

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council is “in a catch-22 situation” with “limited options” left on the table after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sought details about India’s refusal to travel to the host country for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to informed sources, the PCB has written a letter to the ICC seeking answers to a few critical questions. Sources indicate that the PCB has asked the cricket’s governing body when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed them that the Indian cricket team would not…

Pakistan ‘to approach’ ICC amid India’s Champions Trophy concerns

November 11, 2024 capital

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to formally engage with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding India’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan, Geo News reported. According to sources, the PCB will send a letter to the ICC within the next two days in line with government directives. After extensive legal consultations, the PCB intends to request that the ICC provide specific reasons for the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) “refusal” to participate in the tournament. The…

Pakistan’s baseball team clinches Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship title

November 11, 2024 capital

DUBAI: In a remarkable display of talent, Pakistan’s baseball team bagged the Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship title, brutally defeating the hosts United Arab Emirates with a commanding 12-1 win. Throughout the tournament, which featured nine teams from around the world, the Green Shirts maintained an impeccable record, winning all five matches and showcasing their outstanding performance. Pakistan’s historic win on Sunday night marked a significant milestone in the nation’s sports achievements during the final match played in Dubai. Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi extended his heartfelt congratulations…

Australia all out for 140 in third ODI against Pakistan

November 10, 2024 capital

Pakistan on Sunday ran through the Australian batting lineup to bowl them out for 140 runs in the third ODI at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Invited to bat first by Pakistan’s captain Mohammad Rizwan after the toss, the hosts failed to gain momentum in the first innings courtesy of back-to-back wickets by Pakistani fast bowlers. With the three-match series levelled at 1-1, the home side got off to a shaky start to their innings as young opener Jake Fraser-McGurk (7) fell victim to Naseem Shah in the fourth over with just…