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Ben Stokes Makes History, Becomes 3rd Player Ever To Achieve Sensational Feat

England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Thursday joined the company of West Indies great Garry Sobers and South Africa's legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis to become the third player and first England player to secure a double of 6,000-plus runs and 200-plus wickets in Test cricket. Stokes accomplished this feat against West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series at Lord's. Dismissing batter Kirk McKenzie in his first over, Stokes got his 200th Test wicket. In 103 Tests, he has taken 200 wickets so far. Also with the bat, he has scored 6,320 runs at an average of 35.30, with 13 centuries and 31 fifties. His best score is 258.

PCB Denies NOC To Pakistan Fast Bowler To Feature In The Hundred: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to grant pacer Naseem Shah the No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in The Hundred under workload management, sources told Geo News. The sources informed Geo News that after reviewing the application submitted by the Pakistan cricketer, the decision to deny the NOC has been taken as a preventive measure. The sources stated that Naseem's application has been dismissed to safeguard him from injuries since the youngster features in all three formats for Pakistan and suffered injuries and fitness challenges last year.

PCB Outlines New Formula For Selection Committee After Sacking Wahab Riaz

After the announcement of noteworthy changes, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has worked up a new formula for the constitution of the constitution of the selection committee, sources told Geo News. Sources informed Geo News that the selection committee will include coaches of white-ball and red-ball formats along with the captain of the relevant format. Former cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq will also be a part of the selection committee. The PCB's decision comes after The Babar Azam-led side crashed out of the group stage of the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

Pakistan To Host England, West Indies, Bangladesh In A Busy Season

Deviating from its tradition of announcing international series at the last minute, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Friday that the men's team will play nine Tests, 14 ODIs and nine T20Is in the 2024/25 season, including an high-profile series against England. Pakistan will host England in a three-match Test series in October this year, while tours by Bangladesh and the West Indies are also on the calendar. “These series are a vital part of our strategy to strengthen Pakistan's position in international cricket and ensure long-term sustainability for the sport in our country,” said Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB Chairman.

Can India Withdraw From ICC Champions Trophy? This Happens If They Do

The ICC Champions Trophy, to be held in Pakistan next year, has entered a familiar phase where the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly refused to travel to the country for the tournament. In their scheduled draft, Pakistan had kept Lahore as the only venue for the Indian team, hoping to quash security fears and get the Indian board's nod for the tournament. But that doesn't seem to be the case as the BCCI said to have shared the likes of Dubai and Sri Lanka as venues for their matches in a hybrid model.

'Yuvraj Singh Still Owns Australia': India Great Turns Back The Clock With Vintage Knock. Watch

Legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was at his fluent best as India Champions blew away Australia Champions in the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). Yuvraj hammered 59 runs off just 28 balls, smashing four 4s and five 6s, to help India post a mammoth 254/6 in Northampton. During his playing days, Yuvraj had developed a knack of performing in big games, especially against Australia. It was deja-vu all over again for Australia as Yuvraj came back to haunt them, with fans suggesting that the former India all-rounder still owns the Aussies.

Shaheen Afridi Likely To Miss Pakistan's Next Assignment? Head Coach Reveals Reason

Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi could miss their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh due to the birth of his first child. Shaheen and his wife Ansha, who got married last year, are expecting the birth of their first child, and he could miss the Test series against Bangladesh next month. "Shaheen can miss Bangaladesh Test matches due to childbirth. We can give him [some] rest if he wants to stay with his wife till then," said Pakistan's red-ball coach Jason Gillispie as quoted from Geo News.

"Brothers, Can You Relate?": Irfan Pathan Shares Hilarious Meme After On-Field Spat With Brother Yusuf

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, setting up sibling relationship goals, posted a hilarious meme on his mix-up and verbal spat with his brother Yusuf Pathan during the World Championship of Legends (WCL) match against South Africa. Taking to Instagram, Pathan posted a video of him and Yusuf having a spat while attempting a run, with caption "Brothers when they are alone". Later on came a scene of he and Yusuf sharing a hug, titled "Brothers in front of parents". Poking fun at the nature of fights between siblings that are common within any household, Pathan wrote in the caption, "Brothers can you relate".

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Ben Stokes Makes History, Becomes 3rd Player Ever To Achieve Sensational Feat

PCB Denies NOC To Pakistan Fast Bowler To Feature In The Hundred: Report

PCB Outlines New Formula For Selection Committee After Sacking Wahab Riaz

Pakistan To Host England, West Indies, Bangladesh In A Busy Season

Can India Withdraw From ICC Champions Trophy? This Happens If They Do

'Yuvraj Singh Still Owns Australia': India Great Turns Back The Clock With Vintage Knock. Watch

Shaheen Afridi Likely To Miss Pakistan's Next Assignment? Head Coach Reveals Reason

"Brothers, Can You Relate?": Irfan Pathan Shares Hilarious Meme After On-Field Spat With Brother Yusuf