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Cricket: Pakistan call up Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim for T20 series against New Zealand
Mohammad Amir, who was jailed in 2011 for his part in a spot-fixing scandal, served three months in prison and a five-year ban from all forms of cricket before returning to the Pakistan squad in January 2016. Part of the team that won the 2009 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy, Amir last played international cricket against England in August 2020. He has continued played in franchise T20 leagues.
Pakistan call up 3 uncapped players for Australia tour
Pakistan has called up uncapped players Saim Ayub, Aamir Jamal, and Khurrum Shehzad for the three-Test series in Australia, starting in December. Naseem Shah, who couldn't recover from shoulder surgery, was not available for the tour. Shan Masood will lead the 18-member squad, with new chief selector Wahab Riaz recalling left-arm pacer Mir Hamza.
Pride on the line when 2019 champion England and Pakistan meet at the Cricket World Cup
Defending champion England and unpredictable Pakistan started among the favorites to reach the Cricket World Cup semifinals, but the teams meet Saturday to play for pride above anything else.
Markram fires as South Africa edge Pakistan in World Cup thriller
Earlier, opting to bat, skipper Babar Azam made a 65-ball 50, while Saud Shakeel scored a run-a-ball 52. Shadab Khan also chipped in with a 36-ball 43. However, Pakistan couldn't build partnerships as South Africa managed to take wickets with Tabraiz Shamsi (4/60) emerging as the most successful bowler.
Captaincy on line, Babar's Pakistan locked in a do-or-die battle against South Africa
Pakistan's captain Babar Azam is under pressure as his team faces a crucial World Cup match against South Africa. Another defeat would likely end Pakistan's chances of advancing in the tournament, and Azam could lose his captaincy. Pakistan's batting approach has been criticized, with a lack of boundaries and slow starts.
ICC World Cup 2023: Pressure rising on Pakistan ahead of South Africa contest in Chennai
Pakistan must find their best form and defeat South Africa in order to reach the semi-finals of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Pakistan has shown glimpses of their potential with two wins, but they need all aspects of their game to be at their peak. South Africa, with their strong batting order, has been impressive with four wins.
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Pakistan's World Cup woes - what's gone wrong for one of the sport's giants?
Pakistan's chances of reaching the Cricket World Cup semi-finals are uncertain after their defeat to Afghanistan. The team's bowling has been underwhelming, with key players failing to make an impact. Captain Babar Azam's leadership has been questioned, with accusations of favoritism in team selection. Frequent changes in the Pakistan Cricket Board's management have also affected planning for the tournament. These issues have contributed to Pakistan's lackluster performance in the World Cup.
Warner and Marsh hit centuries to help give Australia 62-run win over Pakistan at Cricket World Cup
David Warner and Mitchell Marsh starred with centuries as Australia defeated Pakistan by 62 runs in their fourth match of the Cricket World Cup. Warner scored 163 off 124 balls, while Marsh hit 121 off 108 balls, helping Australia reach a total of 367-9. Pakistan came back in the last 10 overs, with Shaheen Afridi taking 5-54, but it wasn't enough to overcome the damage done by Warner and Marsh.
Anushka Sharma, Arijit Singh, Sachin Tendulkar arrive for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Pakistan in Ahmedabad
Ahead of the most awaited match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, actor Anushka Sharma, Singer Arijit Singh, cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Dinesh Kartik arrived in Ahmedabad to cheer up India.
India vs Pakistan: Former Indian opener Gambhir says India has to be consistent for 100 overs to win
Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has warned the Indian cricket team not to underestimate their rivals, Pakistan, in the highly anticipated World Cup match. Gambhir emphasized the need for India to play quality cricket for the entire 100 overs to secure a victory. Both teams have won their previous matches in the tournament, and the match will be witnessed by 132,000 fans. India has a strong record against Pakistan in ODI World Cups, having won all seven previous encounters. Pakistan, however, is determined to improve their record and has a formidable pace attack.
ICC CWC 2023: A look at performances from pacers ahead of India-Pakistan clash
While the Indian pace attack has fearsome names like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya, Pakistan's pace attack also has developed expectations because of performances and high pace of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali and Naseem Shah.
India vs Pakistan: What to expect from the high voltage clash?
India and Pakistan are set to face each other in a highly anticipated cricket match. India has a flawless record against Pakistan in the World Cup, but Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, sees it as an opportunity to break the streak. Bollywood singers Arijit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, and Sukhwinder Singh will perform before the match. India's Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are key players to watch, while Pakistan's fortunes could rely on pace bowler Shaheen Afridi. The match also features an intriguing matchup between Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and India's spinner Kuldeep Yadav.
ICC CWC 2023: "I like straight drive more...," says Pakistan skipper Babar ahead of clash with India
Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed his passion for cricket and revealed his role model and favorite shots ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup match against India. Azam credited AB de Villiers as his role model and mentioned that he used to watch his videos and copy his shots. While the cover drive is his favorite shot, he believes the straight drive requires more skill and enjoyment.
Security arrangements tightened in Ahmedabad ahead of Ind-Pak World Cup clash
Security has been tightened in Ahmedabad ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Drones have been deployed near the venue to monitor the area for any potential threats. These drones have a flight time of 12 hours and can cover an area of 5 kilometers around the stadium.
Pakistan seek to allay major concerns in World Cup opener
Pakistan will face the Netherlands in their opening match of the World Cup, hoping to address their weaknesses and regain form. The team's opening combination is a concern, with Imam-Ul-Haq needing to improve his strike rate. The middle-order is in good form, but the bowlers struggled in warm-up matches.
Ravindra shines as opener, Williamson all class on comeback as NZ outbat Pakistan in WC warm-up
Ravindra at the other end pretty much dealt in boundaries with his first 24 runs coming off only fours. His entertaining innings comprised 16 fours and a six. Number four Mitchell put New Zealand on the cusp of a comfortable win before retiring out. Chapman and Jimmy Neesham then bullied an ordinary-looking Pakistan attack to pick up a confidence-boosting win for New Zealand.
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023: Squads unveiled as India gear up for a thrilling tournament
The 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is scheduled to start in India on October 5, with the opening match between England and New Zealand. The tournament will feature 48 matches at ten different venues, with the final set to take place in Ahmedabad on November 19. Before the official start, warm-up matches will be held at three different venues.
Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan team arrive in Hyderabad ahead of warm-up game against New Zealand
Pakistan's cricket team, known as the 'Men in Green,' arrived in India for a warm-up match against New Zealand ahead of the ODI World Cup. The team, led by captain Babar Azam and star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, expressed excitement and confidence despite their lack of experience playing on Indian soil. They acknowledged the absence of home crowds due to COVID-19 restrictions but anticipated support from fans on social media. Pakistan will play their first World Cup match against the Netherlands on October 6.
Injury-hit Pakistan, spirited Sri Lanka face-off for place in Asia Cup final
Pakistan, facing injuries to key players, will have a tough match against Sri Lanka in the Super 4 of the Asia Cup. The winner of the match will progress to the final against India. Pakistan's batting has been inconsistent, relying heavily on their openers and captain for big runs. Sri Lanka, despite missing key players, has shown determination and consistency. They will look to their spinners to perform well against Pakistan's pace attack.
India seek answer to KL Rahul-Ishan Kishan riddle ahead of high-voltage Pakistan clash
Pakistan have already bagged two points after beating Bangladesh by 7 wickets at Lahore, and another win will place them comfortably on the way to the final. So, India will also want to enter the log sheet but they will have to counter a potent Pakistan bowling attack that can make an impact irrespective of the nature of the pitch.
India-Pakistan match: We are excited going into the Asia Cup, says Babar Azam
While interacting with the media after leading his team to the top of the ODI rankings, the Pakistan captain talked about the momentum and positivity in the dressing room after the series victory against their western neighbours, which enabled them to get into the groove ahead of the continental showpiece Asia Cup, where they will be up against their arch-rival India.
'Someone from India or me can make any claim, but those are just words': Shadab Khan responds to Ajit Agarkar's alleged "Virat Kohli will handle it" remarks
Since 2019, Virat Kohli has faced Pakistan only in the T20I format, in which he amassed 158 runs against the pacers, which comprise Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf. Overall, Kohli has faced Pakistan 10 times, during which he has scored 488 runs with an average of 81.33 and a strike rate of 123.85. Pakistan pacers will be up against the in-form batter in the Asia Cup on September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka.
Pak vs NZ Live streaming: When and where to watch the 1st ODI
PAK vs NZ: The first ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Here are the details of the live streaming of the match.
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