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Pakistan Penalised For Slow Over-Rate Against New Zealand In 2nd ODI

The Mohammed Rizwan-led Pakistan has been fined five per cent of their match fee for slow over-rate during the second ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton on Wednesday. Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after the visiting side was found to be one over short of the target after the time allowances were taken into consideration. As per Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which governs minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fees for each over their team falls short of bowling in the stipulated time.

On Shubman Gill Send-Off At Champions Trophy, Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed Confronted By Fan Mid-Match. Watch

During the India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 game that was held in February this year, a send-off from Abrar Ahmed to Shubman Gill had gone viral on social media. Spinner Abrar dismissed the India opener and followed it up with an eye-catching send-off. While the action saw the spinner being subjected to trolling on social media back then, talks of it vanished as the tournament progressed. However, a video has emerged on social media in which a fan could be seen funnily confronting Abrar for that act. The clip is from Pakistan's ongoing tour to New Zealand.

"Resign, Don't Ruin...": PCB Chief Sent Brutal Message After New Zealand Series Loss

Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal has launched a scathing tirade and urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi to resign from his post if he can't improve the current status of the men's team. Pakistan's horror run in the international circuit continued after the Mohammad Rizwan-led side surrendered an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI series against New Zealand. A shambolic display across the spectrum of the game saw Pakistan succumb to a thumping 84-run defeat. The series defeat comes after a flop show in the T20I series and an early end to the Champions Trophy title defence. Kamran didn't mince his words while sending a strong message to the PCB chairman in the wake of the recent performances.

World Cricket Association lights a fuse with views on game’s governance

Everyone associated with cricket knows the international calendar is overcrowded. Everyone also knows India is the game’s powerhouse and is shaping it to its will. Solutions and remedies to these situations are in short supply, especially given the interests vested in maintaining them.

"When You Focus Only On...": Pakistan Star Faheem Ashraf's Explosive Take After Big Loss vs New Zealand

Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Faheem Ashraf did not mince his words in the post-match press conference following a heavy defeat against New Zealand in the second ODI encounter. Pakistan were completely outplayed by the hosts as they slumped to a 84-run loss, handing New Zealand an unassailable 2-0 lead. Pakistan were reduced to 32/5 during their run chase and although Faheem slammed 73 off 80 deliveries, it was not enough to clinch the match for his side. After the match, Faheem urged the players to support each other and said that they cannot just concentrate on individual goals.

Pakistan's Sufiyan Muqeem Creates History, Becomes 1st Batter To...

Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem established a world record on Tuesday, becoming the player with the highest individual score at number 12 position in an ODI match. Muqeem achieved this record during his side's second ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand at Hamilton. While chasing 293 against the Kiwis, Muqeem came to bat with his team at 174/9 and scored 13 in 10 balls, with a four and six. He also had a brief partnership with Naseem Shah, who smashed 51 in 44 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes.

Bundesliga to open additional transfer window for Club World Cup

BERLIN: The Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will have an additional transfer window running from June 1-10 ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, the German soccer league (DFL) said on Tuesday. World soccer’s governing body has given member associations of participating clubs the option of opening an “exceptional registration window” in June before the Club World Cup begins to sign players. The 32-team Club World Cup in the United States runs from June 14 to July 13, with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich the two Bundesliga teams taking part.

Letsile Tebogo says athletics saved him from life of crime

PARIS: Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo said on Wednesday he could have become a delinquent if the sport of athletics had not given him a focus.

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Pakistan Penalised For Slow Over-Rate Against New Zealand In 2nd ODI

On Shubman Gill Send-Off At Champions Trophy, Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed Confronted By Fan Mid-Match. Watch

"Resign, Don't Ruin...": PCB Chief Sent Brutal Message After New Zealand Series Loss

World Cricket Association lights a fuse with views on game’s governance

"When You Focus Only On...": Pakistan Star Faheem Ashraf's Explosive Take After Big Loss vs New Zealand

Pakistan's Sufiyan Muqeem Creates History, Becomes 1st Batter To...

Bundesliga to open additional transfer window for Club World Cup

Letsile Tebogo says athletics saved him from life of crime