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Saika Ishaque In Reserves As India Announce Squad For Women's Asia Cup T20 In Sri Lanka

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a 15-member Indian Women's team to Sri Lanka for the upcoming 2024 Women's Asia Cup T20, which is set to take place in Dambulla, from July 19. The in-form Smriti Mandhana, who top-scored for India in the three-match ODI series, will continue to be the vice-captain of the squad. The one major surprise in the squad is the inclusion of Saika Ishaque among the travelling reserves. Meghna Singh was also included in the reserves for the tournament all matches of which will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

"Fitness Is The Main Component": New Pakistan Test Coach Jason Gillespie Sends Firm Message

Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie highlighted the importance of fitness in the team ahead of their two-match red-ball series against Bangladesh in August. In the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan crashed out of the group stage and received massive backlash from former Pakistan cricketers and some sections of fans. Fielding and inconsistency were the two aspects of the Pakistan team that were heavily criticised. Apart from that, the fitness level of the players also turned out to be another point of backlash for the players.

Sikandar Raza To Lead Young Zimbabwe Team Against India In T20I Series

Experienced batter Sikandar Raza was on Monday named as captain of a young Zimbabwe team for the five-match T20I series against world champions India, which begins in Harare from July 6. The African side has also named Belgium-born Antum Naqvi in the squad but his final inclusion is subject to the confirmation of his citizenship status, Zimbabwe Cricket said in a release. Naqvi was born to Pakistani parents in Brussels, Belgium, before moving to Australia, but he was considered for selection after he declared his desire to represent Zimbabwe in international cricket and applied for naturalisation.

PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi's Huge Remark On Chances Of India-Pakistan Series

A match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is something that every cricket fan would like to witness at least for once in his or her life. Such is the ambience during the game that not only the players of the two sides but also the fans feel the pressure and excitement of the contest. Given that India and Pakistan have not played each other in a bilateral series for more than a decade now due to the political tensions between the two nations, the cricket matches between the arch-rivals have become a rarity.

"Lot I Can Say...": Wahab Riaz Breaks Silence On Removal From PCB Selector Post

Former Pakistan cricketer Wahab Riaz on Wednesday broke his silence on being removed from the national selection committee set up by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying that there is a lot he can say but he "does not want to be a part of blame games". The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Wednesday that they notified Abdul Razzaq and Wahab Riaz that their services will no longer be required in the national selection committee set-up. Abdul Razzaq was a part of the men's and women's selection committee, while Wahab was a selector of the men's team.

"Still Scoring Ducks, Never Change": Shahid Afridi's No Show Sparks Social Media Meltdown

Pakistan cricket great Shahid Afridi received a rousing reception as he walked out to bat for his team in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) fixture against India at Edgbaston. Both teams came into the match unbeaten after clinching back-to-back victories. After put into bat by the India champions, Pakistan champions rode on openers Sharjeel Khan and Kamran Akmal's 145 run-stand to post 243/4 in 20 overs. Sharjeel (72) and Akmal (77) laid the foundation of the match-winning total, before Sohaib Maqsood added to team's total with a quickfire 50.

Shaheen Afridi Drops A Cryptic Post Amid Massive 'Misbehaviour' Allegations

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi found himself in the headlines after media reports claimed that he 'misbehaved' with head coach Gary Kirsten and other coaching staff during the England tour as well as the T20 World Cup 2024. The reports said that the managers accompanying the side were aware of the situation but they did not take any action against the pacer. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) did not say anything on the topic, Shaheen took to social media to post a cryptic message. He posted a video of himself bowling at the nets along with the caption - "Rise Above".

"No Place In Team If...": Ex-Pakistan Captain's Fires Ultimatum To Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Adapt or perish. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has fired an ultimatum to star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan following the side's T20 World Cup disappointment. Babar and Rizwan have been out of touch for more than a year, and there lack of form was evident during the recently-concluded T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. Pakistan crashed out of the tournament in the group stage, and the team has come under heavy criticism as a result. During a recent interaction, Latif didn't shy away from expressing his concerns and offering solutions for the betterment of Pakistan cricket.

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Saika Ishaque In Reserves As India Announce Squad For Women's Asia Cup T20 In Sri Lanka

"Fitness Is The Main Component": New Pakistan Test Coach Jason Gillespie Sends Firm Message

Sikandar Raza To Lead Young Zimbabwe Team Against India In T20I Series

PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi's Huge Remark On Chances Of India-Pakistan Series

"Lot I Can Say...": Wahab Riaz Breaks Silence On Removal From PCB Selector Post

"Still Scoring Ducks, Never Change": Shahid Afridi's No Show Sparks Social Media Meltdown

Shaheen Afridi Drops A Cryptic Post Amid Massive 'Misbehaviour' Allegations

"No Place In Team If...": Ex-Pakistan Captain's Fires Ultimatum To Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan