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Shaheen Afridi Namedrops Two Pakistan Greats In Response To Gary Kirsten's 'Workload' Verdict

Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shaheen Afridi completely brushed aside any workload concerns following comments from head coach Gary Kirsten. Earlier, Kirsten said that workload can be a big issue for Shaheen as he bowls a lot of overs across formats and as a result, he needs to be rested properly. In response, Shaheen said that there were no concerns and even namedropped the legendary Pakistan pace duo of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis to point out that they bowled way more during their time.

Mohammad Yousuf Steps Down As Pakistan Cricket Team Selector

Former Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Yousuf on Sunday stepped down as national selector citing personal reasons. Yousuf, who had been attached with the Pakistan Cricket Board in different roles since last year, was part of a broad-based national selection committee that includes two former Test players, head coaches, captains and an analyst, among others. In his post on 'X', Yousuf wrote, "I announce my resignation as a selector for the Pakistan cricket team due to personal reasons. Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan Cricket." A source close to Yousuf, however, said that the former batter was not happy with the criticism aimed at him in the PCB.

On Champions Trophy Row, Report Reveals Date For PCB Chief's Meeting With Jay Shah

Pakistan are scheduled to host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy next year. If all goes as planned, this will be the first time that the nation will be hosting an ICC tournament since the 1996 ODI World Cup. And Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi is taking necessary steps to ensure the same. Currently, two main stadiums in Pakistan -- Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi's National Stadium -- are currently under renovation. Naqvi has also instructed the immediate formation of necessary committees regarding the ICC Champions Trophy.

"Hosh Mein Nahi Tha": Neeeraj Chopra's Honest Revelation Regarding Paris Olympics Javelin Final

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has made an honest revelation regarding the javelin throw final at Paris Paralympics 2024. The athlete might have done his absolute best but it was not enough for him to bag his second Olympics gold medal in a row, as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem took the yellow metal with a record-breaking effort in the final. Nadeem managed an astonishing 92.97m in his second attempt to set the bar too high for the rest of the field, including Chopra, who seemed under pressure and managed just one legitimate throw -- the silver-winning 89.45m in the second round.

India U17 Beat Nepal 4-2 To Enter SAFF U17 Final

India beat Nepal 4-2 in a high-octane match to progress to the final of the 2024 SAFF U17 Championship at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Saturday. After a goalless first half, India scored through Vishal Yadav (61st and 68th minutes), Rishi Singh (85th) and Hemneichung Lunkim (90 5), while Subash Bam (81st) and an own goal by India's Mohammed Kaif (89th) allowed Nepal to reduce the margin. In the title clash to be played on Monday, India await the winners of the second semifinal between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

"Australia Playing Mind Games": Ex-Pakistan Star Warns India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes Australia players are playing "mind games" ahead of the highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series against India. The wave of excitement has started to build around the rivalry between India and Australia as the series inches closer to its commencement in November. Recently, Australia Test captain Pat Cummins chose Rishabh Pant as the batter they will be wary of ahead of captain Rohit Sharma, stalwart Virat Kohli, and "national treasure" Jasprit Bumrah.

Aleem Dar Set To Retire At The End Of Pakistan's 2024-25 Domestic Season

Veteran umpire Aleem Dar will retire at the end of Pakistan's 2024-25 domestic season, concluding a career that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century. A true gentleman both on and off the field, Dar is also a three-time winner of the prestigious David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year (2009-2011). The 56-year-old umpire also enjoyed a playing career of 17 first-class and 18 List-A matches between 1986 and 1998, before he made his umpiring debut at first-class level during the 1998-99 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

Pakistan Team's India Flag Gesture At Chess Olympiad 2024 Takes Internet By Storm

India's victorious campaign at the Chess Olympiad 2024 went down in history as one of the country's biggest sporting achievements. Both the men's women's teams claimed the top podium spots in their respective categories, earning a rare double for the nation. As Team India's celebratory videos surfaced on social media, one specific clip went viral. In the viral video, the members of Pakistan's team were seen holding India's flag, while standing with the members of the Indian team. The gesture from Pakistan's chess player has taken the social media by storm, with reactions coming in from both sides of the border.

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Shaheen Afridi Namedrops Two Pakistan Greats In Response To Gary Kirsten's 'Workload' Verdict

Mohammad Yousuf Steps Down As Pakistan Cricket Team Selector

On Champions Trophy Row, Report Reveals Date For PCB Chief's Meeting With Jay Shah

"Hosh Mein Nahi Tha": Neeeraj Chopra's Honest Revelation Regarding Paris Olympics Javelin Final

India U17 Beat Nepal 4-2 To Enter SAFF U17 Final

"Australia Playing Mind Games": Ex-Pakistan Star Warns India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Aleem Dar Set To Retire At The End Of Pakistan's 2024-25 Domestic Season

Pakistan Team's India Flag Gesture At Chess Olympiad 2024 Takes Internet By Storm