Fisherman facing 4,760 years in Greek prison receives centuries-long sentence
An Egyptian fisherman who was facing a 4760-year sentence in a Greek prison has been sentenced to centuries in jail.
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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.
"Wasted Talent": Ramiz Raja Gives Brutal Assessment Of Pakistani Batter
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Ramiz Raja showered praises on veteran Pakistan batter Umar Akmal for his explosive innings for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter against Islamabad United but also ended up calling him a “wasted talent”. Akmal was in tremendous form as he scored 43 runs off just 14 deliveries and ended up with a superb strike rate of 307.14. His innings had two boundaries and five massive sixes. Raja called him one of his favourite players when he started playing cricket but also lamented that he did not achieve as much as he should have.
Watch: Mohammad Amir's Angry Outburst At Teammate In PSL Match
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir has been in the headlines since the start of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. Be it the duels on the field, especially against Babar Azam, or gestures towards others, Amir has generated plenty of buzz. Once again, the left-arm pacer became the center of attention for his angry outburst on the field that saw him lash out at a teammate. The incident took place during a match between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators, as fans once again got to witness Amir's angry avatar.
Watch: Danny Morrison Lifts Presenter On His Lap During Pre-Match Show In Viral PSL Video
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has given fans brilliant cricketing action so far. But it isn't just the battle between the bat and the ball that has been the source of entertainment for fans. Even the pre-match shows in the T20 league are providing fans plenty to talk about, especially after former New Zealand cricketer Danny Morrison lifted presenter Erin Holland on his lap and gave her a swirl around live on camera, leaving the T20 league's fans all across the globe in splits.
"Isko Chhorunga Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar Revisits Old Days Of Coaching With Babar Azam
Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar hasn't been mincing his words while criticising Pakistan skipper Babar Azam over his poor communication skills. He has been hitting out at the young batter, stressing that he can never become a "brand" in the country, as he doesn't know how to express himself in front of the media. However, on a lighter note, Akhtar recently shared an old incident about him bowling to a young Babar in the nets during his coaching days. He revealed how the Pakistan skipper had hit him for a straight drive, which had left him fuming in anger.
"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.
Racial and cultural shift within English cricket is inevitable, says leading sports lawyer
LONDON: A shift toward an attitude of “get on board or get off” in relation to efforts to tackle racism in English cricket is inevitable, according to a leading sports lawyer.