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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.

Watch: Hasan Ali's Hilarious Attempt To Jump On Azam Khan In PSL Goes Viral

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has been dominating headlines in the Pakistan Super League thanks to brilliant performances with the ball but on Sunday, he was the talk among the fans for a very different reason. During the PSL encounter between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, Hasan tried to surprise Azam Khan but the situation did not go according to plan. In a video doing the rounds on social media, Hasan could be seen jumping on Azam's shoulder from behind but he lost balance and ended up falling on the ground. The incident left a few of the cricketers stunned before all of them started laughing and the video has already gone viral among the fans on social media.

"Ready To Give Up Life For Babar Azam": Pakistan Star Makes Massive Statement

Pakistan cricket team batsman Shan Masood said that the entire team is completely behind skipper Babar Azam and even claimed that the players are “ready to give their lives” for him. In the recent past, a number of ex-cricketers have criticised Babar and even hinted towards a possible rift in the Pakistan team. However, in a recent interaction, Masood completely denied any such reports and said that the team is more united than ever and are ready to perform under Babar's leadership.

Watch: Hasan Ali's Reaction To Mubasir Khan's Stunning Catch In PSL Goes Viral

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United holds significance for both sides. While Islamabad United are third with 8 points and looking to surpass the top sides, Quetta are looking to salvage their campaign with just 2 points in the competition. Batting first, Quetta looked to skipper Sarfaraz Khan for a solid start but his innings was cut short by a stunning catch at the boundary from Mubasir Khan. The slog sweep from Sarfaraz looked like a sure shot six but Mubasir timed his jump to perfection and make sure that he did not touch the boundary line while landing. Fans were left stunned by the attempt as his teammates broke into celebration.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi's Heartwarming Gesture For Mohammad Rizwan's In PSL Match

Lahore Qalandars registered a 21-run victory over Multan Sultans in their previous Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Opted to bat, the Qalandars posted a total of 180/9 in 20 overs after Sam Billings and Abdullah Shafique smashed 54 and 48 runs respectively. Later, the Sultans were restricted for 159/7 after Rashid Khan took a three-wicket haul. Apart from a high-scoring match, the fans also witnessed a heartfelt moment on the field, which gave a boost to the spirit of sportsmanship.

Sikandar Raza's Breathtaking Effort At Boundary Line In PSL Match. Watch

The game of cricket has beautifully evolved over the years. While on financial terms it has seen a great leap and is still rising, the performance of the players has also been developing at a great pace. Batting is now more innovative and impactful and so is the bowling. Fielding, another crucial part of the game of cricket, is neither behind and has become too advanced now. What could have been a sensational or eye-catching effort decades ago is a regular task now.

Sikandar Raza's Breathtaking Effort At Boundary Line In PSL Match. Watch

The game of cricket has beautifully evolved over the years. While on financial terms it has seen a great leap and is still rising, the performance of the players has also been developing at a great pace. Batting is now more innovative and impactful and so is the bowling. Fielding, another crucial part of the game of cricket, is neither behind and has become too advanced now. What could have been a sensational or eye-catching effort decades ago is a regular task now.

Watch: Mohammad Amir's Toe-Crushing Yorkers Rattle Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris In PSL Match

Karachi Kings pacer Mohammad Amir was in sublime form during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday. Despite his team falling short in the end, Amir got the ball rolling with three wickets in the powerplay. He dismissed Zalmi openers Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam in the first over, before also getting the better of youngster Saim Ayyub in the third over. Amir gave Haris his marching orders with a toe-crushing yorker, also leaving the Pakistan star injured.

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"Match Winner In Both Departments": AB De Villiers Picks Greatest T20 Player. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Chris Gayle

Watch: Hasan Ali's Hilarious Attempt To Jump On Azam Khan In PSL Goes Viral

"Ready To Give Up Life For Babar Azam": Pakistan Star Makes Massive Statement

Watch: Hasan Ali's Reaction To Mubasir Khan's Stunning Catch In PSL Goes Viral

Watch: Shaheen Afridi's Heartwarming Gesture For Mohammad Rizwan's In PSL Match

Sikandar Raza's Breathtaking Effort At Boundary Line In PSL Match. Watch

Sikandar Raza's Breathtaking Effort At Boundary Line In PSL Match. Watch

Watch: Mohammad Amir's Toe-Crushing Yorkers Rattle Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris In PSL Match