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World number seven Stefanos Tsitsipas was searching for an explanation for his defeat on Sunday against Borna Coric in the Cincinnati Open final after the Greek made a fast start to the contest before fading to a straight-set loss.
Pakistan defeated Netherlands in the three-match ODI series, as they claimed a clean sweep. The third and final ODI match, which was played on Sunday, turned out to be a nail-biting thriller as Pakistan defended 14 runs off the last over and claimed a nine-run win over Netherlands. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam expressed his delight after the win and also credited the Dutch bowlers for their performance but he ended up, referring them as 'Scotland Bowlers', which left everyone amused.
Captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Naseem Shah starred as Pakistan edged the Netherlands by just nine runs in the third and final one-day international in Rotterdam on Sunday. The Netherlands were all out for 197 in the last over in which they had needed 14 runs for a first-ever victory over Pakistan. Tight bowling had restricted Pakistan to 206 all out with captain Azam top scoring with 91. In reply, Tom Cooper (62) and Vikramjit Singh (50) top scored for the Dutch but teenage fast bowler Shah, with 5-33, proved key as Pakistan swept the series 3-0.
Asia Cup 2022 is just around the corner and Team India is all geared up for the prestigious event, which will be held in UAE. On Saturday, India's arch-rivals Pakistan were given a body blow as ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. Reacting to the news, former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis had said that Shaheen's injury would be a "big relief" for the Indian top-order. However, on Sunday, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan also pointed out how teams would be relieved as India are without both Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel.
Pakistan were given a body blow on Saturday as ace speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup due to an injury. The 22-year-old has been advised rest for upcoming 4-6 weeks and hence he would be missing the Asia Cup and home series against England. After the pacer was ruled out of the Asia Cup, another Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir started trending on Twitter as fans wanted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to name him as Shaheen's replacement.
Pakistan men's cricket team is currently in Netherlands for a three-match ODI series. The Babar Azam-led side have already sealed the series after winning the first two matches. Ahead of the final ODI in Rotterdam on Sunday, the Pakistan team was invited to visit Dutch football giants' AFC Ajax training complex. Players from both camps were introduced to each other in the presence of former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, who is currently serving as the CEO of AFC Ajax. Players like Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq and Shadab Khan were among those who got a tour of the famous football club, that has won the Dutch Eredivisie a record 36 times in addition to four Champions League titles
LAHORE, Pakistan : Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi will miss the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates and the home series against England as he continues to recover from a knee injury, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.
In a huge blow to Pakistan, star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup with injury. Afridi has been advised 4-6 weeks rest by the Pakistan Cricket Board's medical advisory committee, the board said in a statement on Saturday. Shaheen Afridi will also miss Pakistan's home series against England. "Shaheen Shah Afridi has been advised 4-6 weeks rest by the PCB Medical Advisory Committee and independent specialists following latest scans and reports. This means Shaheen has been ruled out of the ACC T20 Asia Cup and home series against England," the Pakistan board said in its statement.