Pakistan make four changes for second England test
Pakistan have made four changes to the side for the second test against England after resting senior cricketers including former captain Babar Azam from the rest of the series.
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Australian teen talent Konstas given India chance
MELBOURNE :New South Wales teenage batting talent Sam Konstas has soared into selectors' calculations for the test series against India with his inclusion in the Australia A squad for matches against India A.
England captain Stokes returns for second Pakistan test
England captain Ben Stokes will return to the side for the second test against Pakistan after missing the last four matches due to a hamstring injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday.
Harmanpreet Kaur's Final Over Act Stuns Everyone, Questions Arise On Indian Team
Team India faced a shocking nine-run defeat against Australia in their last Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday in Sharjah. This defeat has gravely dented India's hopes of reaching the semi-finals. However, the result of the match between Pakistan and New Zealand will ultimately decide the fate of Harmanpreet Kaur and co in the tournament. Against Australia, India restricted the defending champions to 151/8, after being asked to bowl first. However, Australia dominated the proceedings as India were only able to score 142/9.
Pakistan Great Saeed Anwar's Post For "Babar Azam Beta" After Being Dropped From Test Team
In a heartfelt post, former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar reached out to Babar Azam, offering words of encouragement and support following his omission from the Test squad against England. Anwar, who is well-known for his illustrious career in cricket, empathized with the challenges Babar is facing and expressed confidence in his ability to overcome this setback. "This too shall pass, Stay strong Babar Azam Beta. This has been happening in anybody's career, you will bounce back INSHAHALLAH," Anwar posted on X.
Harry Brook Smashes Triple Hundred, Pakistan Collapse, As England Eye Dramatic Win In Multan Test
England's bowlers sparked a Pakistan batting collapse after a brilliant triple century by Harry Brook and Joe Root's double hundred had them closing in on victory in the first Test in Multan on Thursday. Brook smashed 317 and Root a record-setting 262 in England's mammoth 823-7 declared, giving the visitors a 267-run lead. Pakistan in reply were struggling on 152-6 at the close of the fourth day, with Agha Salman unbeaten on 41 and Aamer Jamal on 27 not out.
Captain Fatima Sana To Return To Pakistan From T20 World Cup After Father's Demise
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will miss the crucial Women's T20 World Cup match against Australia as she is returning home to Karachi following the death of her father, the PCB announced on Thursday. The Pakistan Cricket Board said that they were arranging for Fatima to return on the first available flight after her father died on Thursday morning. "She will not be playing in the game against Australia on Friday," an official said. Vice-captain Muneeba Ali will lead the side against Australia here on Friday.
Triple Centurion Harry Brook Happy To Break Dad's Club Record
England's rising batting star Harry Brook said he was delighted he had finally eclipsed his father's highest club score, when he hit a triple hundred against Pakistan in Multan on Thursday. The 25-year-old smashed a career best 317 that, coupled with Joe Root's 262, helped visitors pile 823-7 declared -- fourth highest total in all Test cricket -- England's third best. With a big 267-run lead over Pakistan in the first innings, England then caught the home team napping at 152-6. At close, Pakistan still needed 115 to avoid an innings defeat on the final day Friday.