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"Hostile Environment In Ahmedabad...": Ex Pakistan Team Director Mickey Arthur Describes Cricket World Cup Match vs India

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan's former team director, admitted that the ODI World Cup match against India at Ahmedabad was one of the toughest moments during his stint, taking the side through a hostile environment. Arthur moved on after Pakistan failed to reach the semifinals of the showpiece event last year, while former all-rounder Mohammed Hafeez replaced him in the role. "It was extremely tough not having any Pakistan support. The one thing that really drives the Pakistan team is the incredible support they receive at grounds and hotels.

Shaheen Afridi "Afraid, Tensed...": Journalist's Viral Rant, Wonders If "Pakistan Team Has "Mental Problem"

The start of Shaheen Afridi's Pakistan cricket team T20I captaincy did not start on the right note at all. On Friday, Pakistan slumped to a 46-run loss to New Zealand. Tim Southee became the first player to 150 wickets in Twenty20 internationals, leading New Zealand's "nasty fasties" to a 46-run win over Pakistan in their series opener in Auckland. Veteran seam bowler Southee claimed four wickets to pass the milestone and help dismiss the tourists for 180 in the 18th over in response to New Zealand's imposing 226-8, handing them first blood in the five-match series.

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma On Verge Of Sensational T20I Achievement

India skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to register a big T20I record. The star batter is only one game away from becoming the first player in international cricket to feature in 150 T20Is. Rohit has been picked as captain for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan which will also see him return to the format after a gap of 14 months. It is worth noting that India veterans Rohit and Virat Kohli both had been out of the T20I team ever since the side's exit in the T20 World Cup semi-final in November.

Saim Ayub shines before New Zealand overpower Pakistan in first T20

Shaheen Afridi's debut as Pakistan's T20 captain did not go according to plan, as New Zealand triumphed by 46 runs in a high-scoring T20 series opener in Auckland on Friday.

Tim Southee Hits Milestone As New Zealand Beat Pakistan In First T20I

Tim Southee became the first player to 150 wickets in Twenty20 internationals as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs Friday in their series opener in Auckland. Veteran seam bowler Southee claimed four wickets to pass the milestone and help dismiss the tourists for 180 in the 18th over in response to New Zealand's imposing 226-8, handing them first blood in the five-match series. Southee's figures of 4-25 were the best of a run-dominated encounter at Eden Park and took him to 151 wickets in T20 internationals, 11 more than Bangladesh spinner Shakib Al Hasan.

"Pakistan Fielding" Memes Flood Social Media, Thanks To Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed's Dropped Chances

Putting the horror show in Australia behind them, Pakistan reached New Zealand with the hopes of redeeming themselves in the 5-match T20I series. As Shaheen Afridi and his team looked to pile pressure with the ball, the fielders, including former skipper Babar Azam helped little in the fielding, dropping chance after chance. First, it was Babar who dropped an easy catch involving New Zealand's Kane Williamson, later it was Iftikhar Ahmed who gave the dangerous Daryl Mitchell a lifeline.

ILT20: Mohammed Amir set to join Shaheen Afridi at Desert Vipers for new season

Desert Vipers have moved to combat the issue of fluid availability within their squad by signing Mohammed Amir for the second season of the DP World International League T20.

New Zealand sour Shaheen Afridi's captaincy debut in Auckland

Shaheen Afridi's debut as Pakistan's T20 captain ended in a 46-run defeat against New Zealand in the series opener in Auckland on Friday.

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"Hostile Environment In Ahmedabad...": Ex Pakistan Team Director Mickey Arthur Describes Cricket World Cup Match vs India

Shaheen Afridi "Afraid, Tensed...": Journalist's Viral Rant, Wonders If "Pakistan Team Has "Mental Problem"

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma On Verge Of Sensational T20I Achievement

Saim Ayub shines before New Zealand overpower Pakistan in first T20

Tim Southee Hits Milestone As New Zealand Beat Pakistan In First T20I

"Pakistan Fielding" Memes Flood Social Media, Thanks To Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed's Dropped Chances

ILT20: Mohammed Amir set to join Shaheen Afridi at Desert Vipers for new season

New Zealand sour Shaheen Afridi's captaincy debut in Auckland