Watch: Haris Rauf Teases Shadab Khan Post Getting Out. Pakistan Star Irritated

28.02.2023 - 12:47 sports.ndtv.com

Defending champions Lahore Qalandars have hit the ground running in the ongoing season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), registering four wins from five outings so far.

After beating Peshawar Zalmi in a high-scoring game on Sunday, the Shaheen Afridi-led side thrashed Islamabad United by 110 runs on Monday to go top of the table.

During the match against the Islamabad, Qalanadars pacer Haris Rauf was involved in a hilarious incident with oppositions captain, Shadab Khan.

The incident happened on the penultimate ball of the 8th over when David Wiese had dismissed Shadab. As Shadab was on his way to the dressing room, Rauf tried to tease him for getting out.

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Lahore Qalandars pulled off a stunning last-ball win over Multan Sultans to claim their second consecutive Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in Lahore on Saturday. In the process, Shaheen Afridi became the first captain ever to win back-to-back PSL titles and celebrations erupted the moment Khushdil Shah was run out in the final ball of the match. With 13 runs needed off the final over, the ball was handed over to the young Zaman Khan but the cricketers proved to be the star for his side as he conceded just 11 runs.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Consoles Babar Azam As Lahore Qalandars Knock Peshawar Zalmi Out Of PSL

Lahore Qalandars defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 4 wickets in the Eliminator 2 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Friday. Mohammad Haris' 85 off 54 balls and Babar Azam's 42 off 36 steered Zalmi to 171 for 5 in 20 overs after the side opted to bat first in the game. In reply, Mirza Tahir Baig's 54 off 42 balls helped Qalandars reach home with seven balls to spare. With the win, the Shaheen Afridi-led side set up a final with Multan Sultans that will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on March 18.

Watch: Kieron Pollard, Shaheen Afridi Involved In Heated Exchange During PSL Qualifier Match

Star West Indies batter Kieron Pollard and Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi were seen involved in a heated exchange during the Qualifier match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. The incident happened during Multan Sultans' batting in the 19th over in which the right-handed power-hitter smashed the left-arm pacer for three sixes. A video is going viral on social media in which the duo confront each other after the end of the over. A total of 20 runs were scored off the 19th over bowled by Shaheen and 19 of them were hit by Pollard.

Watch: Shadab Khan's Firm Response To Reporter On Calling Babar Azam 'Former' Captain

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) brought about a change in the squad for the Afghanistan T20I series, with skipper Babar Azam being rested. The decision prompted the board to assign the captaincy to Shadab Khan for the series. Though it's a change made only for the Afghanistan series, the chatter around Babar being permanently replaced as T20I captain has gained momentum. Shadab Khan, attending a Pakistan Super League (PSL) press conference, even had to remind a journalist that Babar isn't a 'former captain' but has only been rested from the Afghanistan series.

Watch: Kieron Pollard, Shaheen Afridi Involved In Heated Exchange During PSL Qualifier Match

Shaheen Or Shadab? Shahid Afridi Settles Pakistan's T20I Captaincy Debate

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made new headlines on Tuesday after they announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, in which they have rested Babar Azam and star pacer Shaheen Afridi. In the absence of Babar, vice-captain Shadab Khan will be playing the role of the skipper. As the announcement received a mixed response from fans and experts. Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi said that he is happy with Shadab's appointment and never wanted Shaheen to lead the national side.