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How Did Shaheen Afridi Become Pakistan T20 Captain? Shahid Afridi's "Galti Se" Reply Is Viral

The Pakistan cricket team underwent a huge transformation following a disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023. The entire selection committee was revamped by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and in place of Babar Azam, fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was made the T20I captain. Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, also the fast bowler's father-in-law, had a funny take on Shaheen becoming the captain for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand and he came up with an explanation involving veteran star Mohammad Rizwan.

"ICC, India...Must Step In": Australia Great Blasts South Africa For Naming Weak Test Squad vs New Zealand, Namedrops 'Pakistan'

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the International Cricket Council and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand, prioritising its T20 league over the longest format. Cricket South Africa (CSA) have named a second-string Test squad which has seven uncapped players, including a new captain, for next month's two-Test series against New Zealand.

"Someone Was Clearly...": David Warner Recalls 2018 'Sandpaper Gate' Scandal Ahead Of Final Test

Ahead of his final Test match at his home arena of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australian opener David Warner reflected on the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town that led to a one-year ban from cricket and a ban from assuming leadership roles in Australia, saying that the issue could have been handled differently but he has moved on from it. Warner will bid farewell to the longest format of the game with the third Test against Pakistan at his home arena of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Australia's Warner retires from ODIs as well as tests

SYDNEY :Australia opener David Warner said on Monday he had decided to call time on his one-day international and test match careers to spend more time with his family.

David Warner Retires From ODIs, Says "Will Play Champions Trophy If..."

Dynamic Australian opener David Warner called time Monday on one-day international cricket ahead of his farewell Test against Pakistan this week, but kept the door open to play the 2025 Champions Trophy if needed. The 37-year-old will pad up in his 112th and final Test in his home city Sydney on Wednesday, having plundered 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries. At a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground, he also announced his retirement from ODIs, where he has been a fixture since his debut in 2009, helping the team win the World Cup in 2015 and 2023.

Warner retires from one-dayers as well as tests

SYDNEY : Australia opener David Warner said on Monday he had decided to call time on his one-day international and test careers to spend more time with his family.

Yearender 2023: Junior Indian Hockey Team Continues To Make Remarkable Strides In Global Arena

In 2023, the Indian junior men's hockey team scripted a compelling narrative of grit, resilience, and exceptional skill across several international tournaments, culminating in a mixed bag of achievements and near misses. The first crowning moment of this year for the Indian Team arrived in Salalah, Oman, where the team clinched the Men's Junior Asia Cup on June 1, showcasing their prowess by edging out arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in a thrilling showdown.

"If Pakistan Defeats India, It's An Upset...": Gautam Gambhir On Cricket Rivalry

The on-field rivalry between India and Pakistan is considered to be one of the intense battles in the world of cricket. The two teams have not played a bilateral series in around a decade due to political tensions and as a result, their matches in international or continental competitions are some of the most highly-anticipated encounters in the calendar. Last time when these two teams faced each other was in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and India were able to extend their unbeaten run against Pakistan in the tournament. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that India are currently "far superior" in comparison to Pakistan and as a result, the balance in the rivalry is not same as earlier.

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How Did Shaheen Afridi Become Pakistan T20 Captain? Shahid Afridi's "Galti Se" Reply Is Viral

"ICC, India...Must Step In": Australia Great Blasts South Africa For Naming Weak Test Squad vs New Zealand, Namedrops 'Pakistan'

"Someone Was Clearly...": David Warner Recalls 2018 'Sandpaper Gate' Scandal Ahead Of Final Test

Australia's Warner retires from ODIs as well as tests

David Warner Retires From ODIs, Says "Will Play Champions Trophy If..."

Warner retires from one-dayers as well as tests

Yearender 2023: Junior Indian Hockey Team Continues To Make Remarkable Strides In Global Arena

"If Pakistan Defeats India, It's An Upset...": Gautam Gambhir On Cricket Rivalry