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"You Need Sher Ka Jigar, Not...": Mohammad Kaif After Virat Kohli's Fiery Strike-Rate Rant

Former India all-rounder Mohammad Kaif heaped praise on Royal Challengers Bengaluru's stalwart batter Virat Kohli and weighed down the recent criticism on his strike rate after his blitz along with Will Jacks left Gujarat Titans dazed at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli completed 500 runs for the seventh consecutive time as RCB emerged victorious with a 9-wicket win. Kohli stood out with his quick-fired 70* played a significant role in RCB's triumph and brushed off the recent debate around his strike rate.

Pakistan Women's Team Cricketers Injured In Road Accident After Breaching Curfew

At least two players suffered serious injuries in a road accident involving some national women's team members earlier this month after they breached curfew and went out of the camp called for the ongoing white-ball home series against the West Indies, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Sunday. The PCB has taken disciplinary action against the players, its chairman Mohsin Naqvi told reporters. He said five to six players of the national women's team had gone out in the evening in Karachi without informing the team management during the April 2-8 camp. “They ended up getting involved in a road accident with at least two players getting intense injuries and they are now under treatment,” he said.

Pakistan appoint Kirsten, Gillespie as head coaches

:Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men's white-ball teams, while their test side will be guided by former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

NZ coach proud of T20 fightback in Pakistan

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he was proud of the way his inexperienced side bounced back to draw their Twenty20 series with Pakistan even if it is unlikely that many of the tourists will make his World Cup squad.

Pakistan Hire Legendary India Coach For T20 World Cup, Pick Starry Coaching Staff

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced the new head coaches for the senior men's national team. Former India head coach Gary Kirsten, who guided the MS Dhoni-led side to the World Cup in 2011, will take charge of the white ball teams, while former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie will take over the reigns in Test cricket. Meanwhile, former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has been named as the all-format assistant coach.

"Ye Kya Baat Hui?": Wahab Unhappy As Babar Turns Down Request During Practice

A video of Pakistan captain Babar Azam getting frustrated by former international pacer Wahab Riaz has gone viral on social media. The video was shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on April 25. The clip is from a six-hitting challenge between the country's senior men's cricket team and its support staff. As Wahab, who is the chief selector of the Pakistan men's cricket team but not the part of the support staff, asked Babar to let him bat during the contest, the skipper visibly got frustrated. Azhar Mahmood, Pakistan's head coach for the recently-concluded New Zealand T20I series, pushed Riaz away.

Pakistan vs New Zealand 5th T20I Highlights: Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Help PAK Beat NZ To Draw Series

PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Highlights: Skipper Babar Azam hit a solid half century while spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed four wickets as Pakistan overcame New Zealand by nine runs in the fifth and final T20I in Lahore on Saturday. Azam's 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Zaman's 33-ball 43 took Pakistan to 178 for 5 in their 20 overs before Shaheen claimed 4 for 30 to restrict New Zealand to 169 in 19.2 overs, squaring the series at 2-2. But Pakistan's win only came in the final over with 12 needed as Josh Clarkson 38 not out threatened to pull off a heist, but two run outs in Mohammad Amir's over sealed the home win much to the delight of a full house at Gaddafi Stadium. (Scorecard)

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Help Pakistan Down New Zealand To Draw T20I Series

Skipper Babar Azam hit a solid half century while spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed four wickets as Pakistan overcame New Zealand by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Saturday. Azam's 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Zaman's 33-ball 43 took Pakistan to 178-5 in their 20 overs before Shaheen claimed 4-30 to restrict New Zealand to 169 in 19.2 overs, squaring the series at 2-2. But Pakistan's win only came in the final over with 12 needed as Josh Clarkson 38 not out threatened to pull off a heist, but two run outs in Mohammad Amir's over sealed the home win much to the delight of a full house at Gaddafi Stadium.

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"You Need Sher Ka Jigar, Not...": Mohammad Kaif After Virat Kohli's Fiery Strike-Rate Rant

Pakistan Women's Team Cricketers Injured In Road Accident After Breaching Curfew

Pakistan appoint Kirsten, Gillespie as head coaches

NZ coach proud of T20 fightback in Pakistan

Pakistan Hire Legendary India Coach For T20 World Cup, Pick Starry Coaching Staff

"Ye Kya Baat Hui?": Wahab Unhappy As Babar Turns Down Request During Practice

Pakistan vs New Zealand 5th T20I Highlights: Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Help PAK Beat NZ To Draw Series

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Help Pakistan Down New Zealand To Draw T20I Series