Afghanistan to host Pakistan for three T20Is in Sharjah
KABUL: Afghanistan announced on Tuesday it will host Pakistan for three Twenty20 internationals in Sharjah later this month, the first bilateral series between the neighbours.
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"Match Winner In Both Departments": AB De Villiers Picks Greatest T20 Player. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Chris Gayle
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has named Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan as the greatest player in the history of T20 cricket. Rashid, who rose to fame after his performances in the Indian Premier League, has been a vital cog in Afghanistan's rise in international cricket. On being asked to name the greatest T20 player of all-time, De Villiers picked Rashid ahead of his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammates, Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, hailing the 24-year-old as a "match-winner" for his all-round contribution.
The army veteran who became a 'lieutenant' for a drugs gang is caught in £3million cocaine and heroin bust... but ordered to pay back just £11
An Army veteran jailed for 20 years after being linked to a £3 million drugs bust has been ordered to pay back just £11. Roy Evans, who saw action in several tours including in Afghanistan, acted as a ‘lieutenant’ to a Dubai based member of an organised crime gang.
UAE to play New Zealand in T20 series in August
The UAE will face New Zealand in a three-match Twenty20 series in August.
"Said It Would Be Difficult...": Ex-Pakistan Star's U-Turn On Virat Kohli's Comeback
Regarded by many as the greatest batter of his generation, Virat Kohli had a rough patch with the bat for the majority of 2022. The 34-year-old hadn't scored an international century in nearly three years. The former India captain also had low returns with the bat during last season's Indian Premier League. Amid his struggles with the bat, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif had suggested that once Kohli loses his magic touch, it would be difficult for him to regain his form.
Former Pakistan woman hockey player killed in Italian shipwreck
Former Pakistan women's hockey player Shahida Raza was among at least 67 people killed on the weekend in a migrant shipwreck off the coast of Italy, officials in her home province said.
Watch: Rashid Khan's Helicopter Shot Flies For A 99m Six In Pakistan Super League
The Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars registered a big win over the Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Monday. Batting first, the Qalandars notched 200/7 in 20 overs with Abdullah Shafique top-scoring with a 24-ball 45. In reply, Islamabad were all out for 90 in 13.5 overs. While David Wiese took three wickets for Qalandars, Rashid Khan and Sikandar Raza took two wickets each. Afghanistan star Rashid also contributed with the bat, scoring 18 off 12 balls. His innings included two fours and a six.
At least 59 dead and dozen still missing after boat carrying 200 migrants broke up off Italy
Coast guard officers are patrolling the coast near the southern Italian town of Crotone after a wooden boat carrying around 200 migrants smashed into rocky reefs, killing at least 60 people, including children.