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Shane Watson Undecided On Pakistan Coaching Role Despite PCB Accepting Fees Demands: Report

Former Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands. According to sources in the board, Watson has demanded $2 million annually, which is approximately around 46 million rupees per month, the highest fee ever paid to a foreign coach. Former foreign coaches of Pakistan such as Richard Pybus, Bob Woolmer, Geoff Lawson, Dav Whatmore, Grant Bradburn and Mickey Arthur were paid much less than what Watson has demanded.

Watch: Babar Azam Gets Scared Of Spider Cam During PSL Match. His Reaction Is Viral

Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam was involved in a rather funny incident during his side's Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings on Monday. The incident took place ahead of the start of Karachi Kings' chase when Babar was walking out to field, with Rovman Powell walking besides him and talking to the commentators. Babar was arranging the field for the start of the second innings, with the spider cam following him. However, he got scared by the spider cam's movement as he thought that the device might hit him.

South Africa Batter Postponed Wedding For $150,000 BPL Payday? Wasim Akram's Massive Claim

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram made a sensational claim that South Africa's David Miller, who plays for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL), postponed his wedding to play the last three matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 for Fortune Barishal. Akram claimed that Miller was offered $150,000 (Rs 1.24 crore approximately) to play the last three matches and he guided the side to their first title in the competition. Miller recently exchanged vows with longtime girlfriend Camilla Harris in a star-studded event in Cape Town.

"This Can't Be True": Stuart Broad Reacts To Reports Of Virat Kohli's 'T20 World Cup' Snub

Amid reports of star India batter Virat Kohli's possible ouster from India's T20 World Cup squad, former England pacer Stuart Broad has shared his views on the same. Kohli has been out of action since the conclusion of T20I series against Afghanistan, and also missed the five-match Test bilateral against England, citing personal reasons. Ahead of his return to action in the Indian Premier League (IPL) later this month, reports have emerged over the past couple of days that Kohli might not be in Team India's plans for the T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be played in West Indies and the USA.

Watch: Naveen-ul-Haq Uproots Shoaib Malik's Stumps, Stunned Sana Javed's Reaction Viral

It was a tough night for Karachi Kings at the Pakistan Super League against Peshawar Zalmi on Monday. Despite chasing a low target of 148, Karachi Kings fell short by two runs. Babar Azam scored a half-century to guide Peshawar over 145. In reply, Karachi Kings's chase withered away despite a 30-ball 41 up the order by Tim Seifert. Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik scored 22 off 25 balls and was bowled by Afghanistan star Naveen-ul-Haq. Malik's wife Sana Javed was present at the stadium and was stunned after Malik was clean bowled.

Inzamam-ul-Haq Rips Into Shaheen Afridi Despite Bowler Scoring 34-ball 55 In PSL

Shaheen Afridi has been a busy man in the Pakistan Super League, becoming a constant topic of chatter among fans and experts. His decision to promote himself up the order hasn't been well received by some former cricketers and even the legendary Inzamam-ul-Haq had a critical analysis of the southpaw despite him scoring 55 runs off 34 balls for Lahore Qalandars against Quetta Gladiators. Afridi stitched a 91-run partnership with Abdullah Shafique for the 4th wicket, but his team went on to lose the match.

Watch: Mohammad Amir Called 'Fixer' By Pakistan Crowd, Furious Star Turns Back To Say This

Pakistan cricket star Mohammad Amir, when he arrived on the scene, was considered one of the best fast-bowling talents that the country has ever seen. The left-arm fast bowler gave ample proof of his talent and soon rose up the ranks. However, an off-field incident put brakes on his career. In 2010, Amir was arrested for spot-fixing and was given a five-year ban for bowling two deliberate no-balls. He even spent three months in prison. Amir made a comeback in 2015 and the next year played for the national team too.

Alex Carey Shapes Australia's Win Over New Zealand; Surpasses Rishabh Pant In Elite List

Australia's Alex Carey joined the elite company of legendary compatriot Adam Gilchrist and Indian star Rishabh Pant, smashing the second-highest score ever by a wicketkeeper-batter in a successful Test run-chase. Carey achieved this during his side's second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch During a tense run-chase of 279 runs, Carey guided Australia out of troubled waters, rescuing them from 80/5. He went on to score 98* in 123 balls, striking 15 boundaries in a fine match-winning knock. He also had a crucial stand with skipper Pat Cummins.

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Shane Watson Undecided On Pakistan Coaching Role Despite PCB Accepting Fees Demands: Report

Watch: Babar Azam Gets Scared Of Spider Cam During PSL Match. His Reaction Is Viral

South Africa Batter Postponed Wedding For $150,000 BPL Payday? Wasim Akram's Massive Claim

"This Can't Be True": Stuart Broad Reacts To Reports Of Virat Kohli's 'T20 World Cup' Snub

Watch: Naveen-ul-Haq Uproots Shoaib Malik's Stumps, Stunned Sana Javed's Reaction Viral

Inzamam-ul-Haq Rips Into Shaheen Afridi Despite Bowler Scoring 34-ball 55 In PSL

Watch: Mohammad Amir Called 'Fixer' By Pakistan Crowd, Furious Star Turns Back To Say This

Alex Carey Shapes Australia's Win Over New Zealand; Surpasses Rishabh Pant In Elite List