Usman Khan: 'My dream is not to play for Pakistan - it's to play for UAE'
Representing the UAE national team is not a dream universally held by all aspiring young cricketers in the Emirates, let alone Pakistan.
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'I knew I had to leave' - Refugee families came to Manchester desperate for help - now they face an uncertain future
Afghan refugees have been asked by the Home Office to leave Manchester at the end of August - and many now fear an uncertain future.
BCCI Could Rest All Seniors For Afghanistan Series After WTC Final: Report
Contrary to reports in some quarters that BCCI is planning to cancel the proposed home series against Afghanistan due to cramped calendar, there is possibility that a second string team might play with all seniors including ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rested before West Indies tour. All Indian players were involved in a gruelling IPL for nearly two months and will be in England for a one-off WTC final but after that, most seniors like Kohli and Rohit will need rest before they embark on West Indies tour where all three formats will be played. Kohli and Rohit are certain two play Tests and ODIs and would need adequate rest.
"I Enjoy It...": Naveen-ul-Haq's Straight Reply On Fans' Taunts During IPL 2023
Lucknow Super Giants' Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq had a verbal spat with star batter Virat Kohli during his side's IPL 2023 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore earlier this month. Since then, fans across the IPL venues have taunted Naveen by chanting Kohli's name during the matches. On Wednesday, LSG crashed out of IPL 2023 after losing to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator in Chennai. During the match, Naveen was once again targetted by fans inside the Chepauk.
IPL 2023 - "As Mentor...": Naveen-ul-Haq's Words Of Respect For Gautam Gambhir
LSG bowler Naveen-ul-Haq said he enjoyed the "Kohli, Kohli" chants at the stadium on Wednesday as it gave him the passion to play well for his team. During the league stage of the ongoing IPL, Naveen-ul-Haq had a heated chat with Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli. After the RCB-LSG game, the Afghan even posted Instagram stories about mangoes whenever the Bangalore-based outfit did not perform well in their matches. "I enjoy it. I like everyone in the ground chanting his (Virat Kohli) name or any other player's name. It gives me passion to play well for my team," he said after his brilliant spell of 4/38 against MI, albeit in a losing cause.
Asia Cup fate to be decided during IPL final
NEW DELHI : The fate of this year's Asia Cup, which may determine Pakistan's participation in the World Cup in India, will be decided on the sidelines of Sunday's Indian Premier League (IPL) final in Ahmedabad, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah said.
"Final Call On Asia Cup Venue To Be Taken After IPL 2023 Final": Jay Shah
A final decision on the country -- or countries -- hosting the Asia Cup will be taken on the sidelines of the IPL final, which will be attended by a host of top Asian Cricket Council (ACC) dignitaries, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday.
"Rohit Found That I Can...": Akash Madhwal's On Mumbai Indians Captain's Backing
Akash Madhwal, who engineered Mumbai Indians' comprehensive 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL Eliminator, doesn't consider himself as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement and is happy to fulfil the responsibility entrusted on him by the team. Madhwal, an engineer from Uttarakhand, returned impressive figures of 5 for 5 in 3.3 overs as MI inched one step closer to the IPL summit clash on Wednesday night. "I am trying my best to fulfil the responsibilities given to me by the team. I am not Bumrah's replacement but I'm trying my best to do what I can," Madhwal told reporters after the match.