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Injured Saim Ayub Likely To Be Part Of Pakistan's Provisional Squad For Champions Trophy

The Pakistani selectors have decided to name injured batter Saim Ayub in the provisional squad that will be sent to the International Cricket Council for the Champions Trophy beginning February 19. A source close to the national selectors said that Saim's form in recent months and his improvement as an opener particularly in 50-overs format has convinced the selectors he should be in the preliminary squad despite his unfortunate injury. “The selectors will keep him in the preliminary squad as the Pakistan Cricket Board has sent Saim to London to get the best medical opinion on his ankle injury in order to know if he can be fit in time for the Champions Trophy,” he said.

Jasprit Bumrah Nominated For ICC December Player Of The Month. Here Are His Challengers

A month of riveting Test match action to cap off 2024 has come to an end, with some notable standout performances during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Test series between South Africa and Pakistan. Australia skipper Pat Cummins, star India bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and South Africa right-arm seamer Dane Paterson have been nominated for the December's Player of the Month award on Tuesday following their exceptional performance for the national team throughout the month.

Pakistan Fined For Slow Over-Rate In 2nd Test vs South Africa

Pakistan have been fined 25 per cent of their match fee and penalised five ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second Test in Cape Town. "Richie Richardson of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be five overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration," the ICC said in a statement on Tuesday.

Pakistan Skipper Shan Masood Opens Up On Controversial Dismissal vs South Africa In 2nd Test

Pakistan skipper Shan Masood believes the ball-tracking depicted by the Hawkeye didn't paint the correct picture which led to his dismissal in the second innings of the final Test of the series against South Africa, reported ESPNCricinfo. Masood, batting at 145, was trapped in front of the stumps by debutant Kwena Maphaka. The on-field umpire, Nitin Menon, initially turned down the appeals which led to South Africa taking the decision upstairs by exercising the option of DRS. During the review, the trajectory depicted that the ball would have gone to crash into the stumps, leading to the overturning of the on-field decision.

India Squad For Champions Trophy And England ODIs Live Updates: All Eyes On BCCI To Take Brave Call

India's Squad Announcement For Champions Trophy and England ODIs, T20Is: After the Border Gavaskar Trophy ended in a humiliation for the Indian cricket team, all eyes will on the February 19-March 9 Champions Trophy, to be played in ODI format. The tournament will be preceded by an ODI series against England, starting February 6, and a T20I series.

First Time In 136 Years: Shan Masood Ton Helps Pakistan Set Massive Follow-On Record vs South Africa

While Pakistan did end up losing by 10 wickets against South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town, it was after a valiant fight in the second innings where they posted a total of 478 while following on. After South Africa posted 615 in their first innings, Pakistan were skittled over for just 194, forcing them to follow-on. However, led by a superb 145 by captain Shan Masood, Pakistan fought hard in the second innings, ultimately setting a new record on South African soil.

South Africa's run of success is just the start, Bavuma says

CAPE TOWN : Captain Temba Bavuma said there was something special brewing in South Africa’s test team after they won their seventh match in a row, beating Pakistan by 10 wickets at Newlands on Monday, and they could now look forward to the World Test Championship final.

South Africa Seal Top Spot In WTC Standings, Beat Pakistan By 10 Wickets In 2nd Test

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa on Monday clinched a massive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second and final match of the series at the Newlands in Cape Town. With the win, the Proteas whitewashed Pakistan in the two-match Test series. According to ICC, Pakistan began Day 4 of the second Test trailing South Africa by 208 runs with nine wickets in hand in their second innings. Unbeaten overnight, Pakistan skipper Shan Masood continued eating away at the South Africa total with help from the Pakistan middle order. However, South Africa managed to eke out the wickets of Khurram Shahzad (18) and Kamran Ghulam (28) in the first session.

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Injured Saim Ayub Likely To Be Part Of Pakistan's Provisional Squad For Champions Trophy

Jasprit Bumrah Nominated For ICC December Player Of The Month. Here Are His Challengers

Pakistan Fined For Slow Over-Rate In 2nd Test vs South Africa

Pakistan Skipper Shan Masood Opens Up On Controversial Dismissal vs South Africa In 2nd Test

India Squad For Champions Trophy And England ODIs Live Updates: All Eyes On BCCI To Take Brave Call

First Time In 136 Years: Shan Masood Ton Helps Pakistan Set Massive Follow-On Record vs South Africa

South Africa's run of success is just the start, Bavuma says

South Africa Seal Top Spot In WTC Standings, Beat Pakistan By 10 Wickets In 2nd Test