England's Ben Stokes named Wisden's 2022 Cricketer of the Year
England star Ben Stokes was named the Wisden Almanack's leading men's cricketer in the world for the third time in four years on Monday.
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NZ buoyant after clinching Lahore thriller, says Mitchell
New Zealand eked out a thrilling four-run victory in the third Twenty20 International against Pakistan in Lahore to stay alive in the series and all-rounder Daryl Mitchell said the win would give them confidence for the last two matches in Rawalpindi.
New Zealand Survive Iftikhar Ahmed Onslaught To Win Third Pakistan T20I
All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over to give New Zealand a dramatic four-run win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Lahore on Monday despite Iftikhar Ahmed's brilliant innings. Ahmed brought Pakistan back into the contest from 88-7 with a whirlwind 24-ball 60 as they attempted to chase down New Zealand's 163-5. Needing 15 to win from Neesham's final over, he hit a six and a four to reduce the target to five off the last three deliveries.
England's Stokes named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer'
England captain Ben Stokes has been named 'Leading Cricketer in the World' in the latest edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the publication said on Monday.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Live Score Updates: Bowes, Latham Start Strong For NZ
PAK vs NZ, 3rd T20I, Live Updates:New will be batting first against Pakistan in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. The Babar Azam-led side has taken 2-0 lead over the Kiwis and are on the verge of clinching the series. Earlier, skipper Babar Azam smashed a magnificent century while pace bowler Haris Rauf took four wickets as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 38 runs in the second T20I on Saturday. Azam, who fell for just nine in his 100th T20I on Friday, compensated with a brisk 58-ball 101 not out to lift Pakistan to a solid 192-4 in their 20 over. (Live Scorecard)
Saudi national cricket team arrives in Nepal ahead of 2023 ACC Premier Cup
RIYADH: The Saudi national cricket team flew into Nepal on Monday ahead of the 2023 ACC Men’s Premier Cup, which begins on Tuesday.
2-time MLB All-Star Elvis Andrus joins Baseball United ownership group
DUBAI: Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian subcontinent, has announced that current Major League Baseball infielder Elvis Andrus has joined its investment and ownership group.
Babar Azam-Mohammad Rizwan Equal Rohit Sharma-KL Rahul's Huge T20I Record
Pakistan captain Babar Azam and his opening partner Mohammad Rizwan on Saturday achieved a huge milestone during the second T20I against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Babar and Rizwan equalled Indian duo Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul's record of most 50-run partnerships (10) in T20Is. Babar and Rizwan led the charge for Pakistan as the hosts took a 2-0 lead in five-match series against a depleted New Zealand side.