Cricket-Pakistan's Abid cleared to return four months after angioplasty
(Reuters) - Pakistan opener Abid Ali has been cleared by doctors to return to the field four months after undergoing angioplasty, the 34-year-old said.
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Pakistan's Shan Masood hits back-to-back double tons for Derbyshire
Pakistan opener Shan Masood on Friday hit a second successive double century in the English county championship to take his aggregate to 608 runs in four innings. The 32-year-old was out for 219, having hit 24 fours and a six as Derbyshire racked up 401 runs in the day to reach 437 for four and lead by 224 in their game against Leicestershire. Masood's magnificent innings followed his 239 in last week's draw against Sussex.
"He's Banging On That Door": Ravi Shastri On Dinesh Karthik's T20 World Cup Chances
Dinesh Karthik is enjoying a great run of form with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. While playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the right-handed batter has so far scored 210 runs in seven games with his highest score being 66 not out against Delhi Capitals and this knock had come when RCB were in a tough spot. Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Karthik has a strong chance of making it to the T20 World Cup squad, but he admitted that the wicketkeeper-batter will find it tough to make it to the playing XI.
ICC appoints Pakistan's Wasim Khan as its General Manager - Cricket
ICC on Friday appointed Wasim Khan, the former chief executive of Pakistan Cricket Board, as its General Manager - Cricket to succeed Geoff Allardice. Khan, who will take up his post next month, was also previously the Chief Executive of Leicestershire County Cricket Club and Chance to Shine. He last held the post of PCB CEO. He will take over from Allardice who spent eight years in the role before being appointed as the ICC CEO.
ICC Appoints Pakistan's Wasim Khan As Its General Manager-Cricket
The ICC on Friday appointed Wasim Khan, the former chief executive of Pakistan Cricket Board, as its General Manager - Cricket to succeed Geoff Allardice. Khan, who will take up his post next month, was also previously the Chief Executive of Leicestershire County Cricket Club and Chance to Shine. He last held the post of PCB CEO. He will take over from Allardice who spent eight years in the role before being appointed as the ICC CEO.
Virat Kohli Or Babar Azam: Jos Buttler Picks "The Best Cover Drive In The Game"
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two of the modern-day greats and when in full flow, these two are a delight to watch. Kohli and Babar are vital cogs in batting lineups for their respective sides and the weight of expectations is on their shoulders whenever they walk out to the middle. Cover drive is a shot that both these batters are known for and fans keep on discussing on who has the better one between these two.
Ex-Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Amir Signs For Gloucestershire
English county cricket club Gloucestershire announced on Friday they had signed former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir on a three-match deal. The 30-year-old, who played 36 Tests, 61 one-day internationals and 50 Twenty20s, will be available for Gloucestershire's County Championship division one games against Surrey, Hampshire and Somerset. Amir will provide cover for fellow Pakistani bowler Naseem Shah, who has been ruled out of action for the next month with a shoulder injury.
Ex-Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir signs for Gloucestershire
English county cricket club Gloucestershire announced on Friday they had signed former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir on a three-match deal. The 30-year-old, who played 36 Tests, 61 one-day internationals and 50 Twenty20s, will be available for Gloucestershire's County Championship division one games against Surrey, Hampshire and Somerset.