Mohammed Farooq achieves long-held dream with UAE debut at ACC Premier Cup
Given that Oman Cricket Academy Oval 2 is the ultimate batsman’s paradise, Mohammed Farooq might have been forgiven for ruing his luck when he was picked to debut there.
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No Ishan Kishan In Mohammad Kaif's India Playing XI For T20 World Cup
With less than two months left for the T20 World Cup 2024, the discussion about India's squad for the tournament has picked up a lot of pace. While the core team is almost certain, there are some spots that are there for the grabing in the team. Experts and former cricketers have already stated putting forward their opinions regarding the players they think should be chosen for the mega event. Ex-India batter Mohammad Kaif too has picked his India XI and interestingly, omitted swashbuckling opener Ishan Kishan. Rising pace sensational Mayank Yadav also failed to find a spot in the playing XI.
Pakistan Pacer Ihsanullah Departs To UK For Treatment Of Elbow Injury
Pakistan speedster Ihsanullah left for Manchester, England, on Sunday for the treatment of his elbow injury. Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans collaborated with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to secure the appointment of an orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Adam Watts. PCB released an official statement to announce Ihsanullah's departure to the UK for the treatment of his elbow injury. The 21-year-old sustained an elbow injury in April 2023, following a white-ball series against New Zealand.
Asian Wrestling Championships: Akash Dahiya Reaches Bronze-Medal Round
Indian wrestlers Akash Dahiya and Anirudh Kumar kept themselves in contention for bronze medals at the Asian Championships but three of their team-mates exited the tournament after losing at different stages in their respective categories at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Friday. Competing in the non-Olympic 61kg category, Akash began with a close 10-8 win over Sardor Ruzimov from Uzbekistan and followed it up with a comfortable 7-3 victory over Korea's Sanghyeon Son in the quarterfinal. However, Kazakhstan's Assyl Aitakyn proved to be too strong for the Indian in the semifinal and could not score a single point, losing his bout by technical superiority.
"Strike rate 33.33": Ex-Pakistan Star Launches Fresh Attack On Virat Kohli
Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Junaid Khan launched a fresh attack on Virat Kohli after the star batter was dismissed for just 3 during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians on Thursday. There has been a lot of chatter surrounding Kohli's strike rate in the tournament till now and Junaid Khan reignited the conversation by taking to X (formerly Twitter) and posting - "Strike rate 33.33". The post was in relation to Kohli's 9-ball-3 against Mumbai Indians before he was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah who produced a sensational delivery.
"Unless You Are Shahid Afridi...": Dinesh Karthik Takes Sly Dig At Ex-Pakistan Captain
Veteran Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik hinted at a possible retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the end of the ongoing 2024 season. Karthik is currently playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) but his contract will get over at the conclusion of this season as the competition will have a mega auction next. In a recent interaction, Karthik spoke at length about his possible future and even took a sly dig at former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi for his multiple retirements and comebacks.
New UAE recruit Syed Haider Shah ready to make a name for himself after emotional call-up
During a week in which the prestige of playing for the national cricket team suffered a knock, the side’s newest recruit was moved to tears when he received his first senior call-up.
On Shaheen Afridi-Babar Azam Rift Speculation, Pakistan Cricket Team Manager Says "The Ones Ruining..."
Pakistan men's national team manager Wahab Riaz has rubbished the rumours of rift between star players Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam after the latter was handed back the T20I captaincy following the pacer's brief stint as skipper during T20I series in New Zealand back in January. Shaheen was given the T20I leadership following Pakistan's underwhelming performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup held in India back last year, in which they finished fifth after winning just four matches out of nine. This appointment was made keeping in mind the ICC T20 World Cup, starting this year from June 1 in the West Indies/USA.