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"Trying Too Hard...": Shahid Afridi Finds Shortcomings In Star Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Afridi's Bowling
Karachi Kings registered a 67-run victory over Lahore Qalandars in their previous Pakistan Super League match on Sunday. Asked to bat first, the Kings posted a total of 185/5 in 20 overs after James Vince smashed 46 off 36 balls. Apart from him, skipper Imad Wasim also scored 35 off 19 balls. Later, Qalandars were bundled out for 118 after Akif Javed took a four-wicket haul. The match turned out to be major disappointment for Qalandars' skipper Shaheen Afridi as the star pacer conceded 39 runs in his four-over spell and could scalp only wicket.
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"Aggression Should Not Be Shown...": Babar Azam Reacts On Face-off With Mohammad Amir In PSL
Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam's face-off with star pacer Mohammad Amir was a highlight in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) recently. Karachi Kings' pacer Mohammad Amir was hit for a four by Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam on the penultimate ball the sixth over of the game. After that the left-arm pacer bowled a dot delivery and then collected the ball on the follow through. Soon after, Amir vented his frustration out by throwing the ball in anger at Babar's direction.
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Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings: Colin Munro, Azam Khan power Islamabad to 4-wicket win in Pakistan Super League
Munro’s 58 off 28 balls that featured four sixes and five boundaries was well-supported by Azam Khan’s 44 as Islamabad romped to 178-6 for a four-wicket win in their opening game with 10 balls to spare.Karachi made four changes to their playing XI after losing the opening game to Peshawar Zalmi by two runs. But they couldn’t capitalize on Haider Ali’s brilliant 59 and were restricted at 173-7.They missed left-arm fast bowler Mir Hamza, who was ruled out of the tournament after injuring his hand during the first game, but his replacement James Fuller conceded 37 off his three overs.
"Bowlers Should Show Aggression...": Mohammad Amir On Angrily Throwing Ball At Babar Azam's Direction In PSL Game
It was a match-up that was supposed to light up the Pakistan Super League. Instead, Mohammad Amir's face-off with Babar Azam is making all the wrong noise. In a match between Amir's Karachi Kings and Babar's Peshawar Zalmi, the former was hit for a four by the Pakistan captain on the penultimate ball of the sixth over of the game. After that the left-arm pacer bowled a dot delivery and then collected the ball on the follow through. Soon after, Amir vented out his frustration by throwing the ball at Babar's direction in anger.
Watch: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Cleans Ground After PSL Game. Internet Impressed
Pakistan captain Babar Azam recently won ICC's 'Cricketer of the year' 2022 award. The talented batter is currently one of the most consistent performer's in world cricket. He is a batting mainstay for his national team and often Pakistan's performance is almost singularly dependent on how Babar performs. Recently, Babar showed a new aspect of his personality. After a Pakistan Cricket League game between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi, the latter's captain Babar could be seen cleaning the ground along with other players. The gesture impressed the internet.