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"Had To Overcome Statistical Everest": Ramiz Raja On Pakistan's Win vs Sri Lanka In Galle Test

As Pakistan chased down 342 to win the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja hailed the victory and said they "proved the world wrong". Pakistan's chase was the highest successful chase in the venue's history. This #teamPakistan had to overcome a statistical Everest to prove the world wrong at Galle and they did !! Great run chase," Raja tweeted. He also praised skipper Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique, who scored magnificent centuries for Pakistan in the match.

"Off The Field, Don't Enjoy Too Much": Pakistan Great's Advice To Hardik Pandya

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar is impressed with India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's recent form. Hardik had a great Indian Premier League 2022 campaign where he led Gujarat Titans to the title in their debut season. The 28-year-old continued his rich vein of form in international cricket, and was named player of the series as India won the three-match ODI series 2-1 against England. Akhtar feels Hardik has reinvented himself after being dropped from the team due to his fitness, adding that the player adds more balance to the Indian team.

"Can Emerge As Model, Earn In Crores": Shoaib Akhtar Wants India Star To Lose Weight

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar lauded India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, saying that the youngster is a fearless cricketer, who has got variety of shots in his arsenal to trouble the opposition. Pant has been receiving huge praise from several current and former cricketers, following his brilliant knock against England in the third and final ODI on Sunday. He hit 125 not out to help India chase down the 260-run target with just under eight overs to spare. While analysing his performance, Akhtar said that Pant single-handedly won the series for India.

Pakistan to play two tri-series at home in new FTP: PCB sources

A Pakistan Cricket Board source said on Wednesday that in the new FTP, which will be finalised at the ICC chief executive's meeting next week, Pakistan has included two home tri-series. "Pakistan has taken the stance that since it will not be playing India in any bilateral series in the new FTP cycle it wants to host more tri-series events at home to generate revenue," the source said.

Watch: Abdullah Shafique Gets Rousing Reception From Pakistan Teammates After Match-Winning Knock vs Sri Lanka In 1st Test

Pakistan completed the highest run-chase at the venue to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a total of 342 runs, Pakistan rode on Abdullah Shafique's career-best score of 160 not out to seal the victory on a rain-hit fifth day in Galle. Notably, Shafique survived three dropped catches, on 70, 135 and 151. After the conclusion of the match, the Pakistan players, led by captain Babar Azam, came down on the field to shake hands with the Sri Lanka team.

"Hope That He Becomes One Of The Best Openers: Babar Azam On Abdullah Shafique

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday said that Abdullah Shafique can become one of the world's best Test openers after his epic century against Sri Lanka in Galle. Shafique hit an unbeaten 160 to steer Pakistan home in a record chase of 342 at the picturesque venue as Pakistan won a tense opening Test in the final session on day five. The 22-year-old batted for just under nine hours and five sessions against a spin attack led by the in-form Prabath Jayasuriya, who took a match tally of nine wickets.

Jasprit Bumrah drops to 2nd in ICC ODI rankings

While India clinched a narrow 2-1 triumph in what was a thrilling ODI series, star pacer Bumrah was forced to miss the final match owing to back spasms, which cost him his top spot. New Zealand quick Trent Boult reclaimed the top spot with 704 rating points as against Bumrah's 703.

Ravi Shastri calls for reduction of bilateral T20Is, says franchise cricket can be encouraged

cricket grapples with a massive scheduling problem, former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for reduction in T20 bilateral series, saying franchise cricket can be encouraged instead. As per ICC's next Futures Tours & Programme's (FTP) draft, there is set to be a massive increase in T20s and the IPL is also set to have a two-and-a-half-month exclusive window. With the increasing number of matches, multi-format players are feeling the load.

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"Had To Overcome Statistical Everest": Ramiz Raja On Pakistan's Win vs Sri Lanka In Galle Test

"Off The Field, Don't Enjoy Too Much": Pakistan Great's Advice To Hardik Pandya

"Can Emerge As Model, Earn In Crores": Shoaib Akhtar Wants India Star To Lose Weight

Pakistan to play two tri-series at home in new FTP: PCB sources

Watch: Abdullah Shafique Gets Rousing Reception From Pakistan Teammates After Match-Winning Knock vs Sri Lanka In 1st Test

"Hope That He Becomes One Of The Best Openers: Babar Azam On Abdullah Shafique

Jasprit Bumrah drops to 2nd in ICC ODI rankings

Ravi Shastri calls for reduction of bilateral T20Is, says franchise cricket can be encouraged