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Shoaib Akhtar Turns 48: A Look At Career, Accomplishments Of 'Rawalpindi Express'

Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar, considered as one of the best and fastest bowlers to have played the game, turned 48 on Sunday. From his international debut in 1997 till 2011, Akhtar went on to terrify batters all over the world with his lethal pace, accuracy and pin-point yorkers. Shoaib represented Pakistan in 46 Tests, getting 178 wickets at an average of 25.69. His best bowling figures in an innings was 6/11. He has 10 four-wicket hauls, 12 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls in Tests. He is the ninth-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in Tests, with the first being Wasim Akram, with 414 wickets.

"Babar Azam Wanted To...": Virat Kohli On First Interaction With Pakistan Star

Indian and Pakistani players don't get to play against each other too often but there still remains mutual respect among cricketers from both countries. Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, two of the greatest batters of their generation, haven't faced each other on many occasions but both know that the quality they bring to their respective teams. In a recent interaction, Kohli opened up his rapport with Babar, calling the Pakistani batter probably the top batter across formats in the entire world. Kohli and Babar have been setting new batting standards in the world of cricket.

PSG signs Ousmane Dembélé from Barcelona amid uncertainty over future of Mbappe and Neymar

BARCELONA: France forward Ousmane Dembélé joined Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday after Barcelona agreed to a transfer deal worth 50.4 million euros ($55.2 million) for the explosive winger. Dembélé’s arrival to PSG on a five-year contract comes amid speculation that Neymar could be on his way out. The French powerhouse also faces uncertainty over the future of Kylian Mbappé.

Value of camels in Crown Prince Camel Festival preliminary stage reaches SR3bn for first time

RIYADH: The value of camels taking part in the preliminary round of the Crown Prince Camel Festival has exceeded SR3 billion ($800 million) for the first time.

Watch: India Hockey Legend PR Sreejesh Felicitated On Completing 300th Cap

Hockey India on Friday congratulated the Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh for earning his 300th International cap. The goalkeeper, who hails from Kizhakkambalam, Kerala, achieved the feat during India's semifinal match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 against Japan at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai. India have been unbeaten so far at the ongoing Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, winning their first game 7-2 against China, drawing 1-1 against Japan in their second match, beating Malaysia 5-0, winning against South Korea 3-2, and then beating arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0.

Virat Kohli Channels Inner Punjabi Boy, Makes Hearty Chole Bhature Confession

Former India captain Virat Kohli is a fitness icon in the world of cricket. He has inspired a generation of cricketers, not just in India but around the globe, with his dedication and passion for fitness. While a well-balanced diet with the right mix of nutrients and proteins is a priority for Kohli, the star batter said that he wouldn't missed the opportunity of feasting on a fulfilling plate of chole bhature. Kohli suggested that being a Delhite, he has a "soft spot for some delicious and hearty dishes".

Indian Cricket Team "On Path Of Destruction...": Ex-Pakistan Star's ODI World Cup 2023 Warning

Former Pakistan pacer Sarfaraz Nawaz finds the Babar Azam-led side a more stable unit than India as the arch-rivals have not been able to "work out" their combinations going into the Asia Cup and subsequent ODI World Cup. India will go into the Asia Cup, starting August 31, without finalising their middle-order. “Pakistan has a much more settled and stable outfit for the Asia Cup and World Cup when compared to India. The Indians have still not been able to work out their final combination for these major events,” Nawaz told the media in Lahore on Friday.

Watch: India Hockey Legend PR Sreejesh Felicitated On Completing 300th Cap

Hockey India on Friday congratulated the Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh for earning his 300th International cap. The goalkeeper, who hails from Kizhakkambalam, Kerala, achieved the feat during India's semifinal match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 against Japan at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai. India have been unbeaten so far at the ongoing Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, winning their first game 7-2 against China, drawing 1-1 against Japan in their second match, beating Malaysia 5-0, winning against South Korea 3-2, and then beating arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0.

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Shoaib Akhtar Turns 48: A Look At Career, Accomplishments Of 'Rawalpindi Express'

"Babar Azam Wanted To...": Virat Kohli On First Interaction With Pakistan Star

PSG signs Ousmane Dembélé from Barcelona amid uncertainty over future of Mbappe and Neymar

Value of camels in Crown Prince Camel Festival preliminary stage reaches SR3bn for first time

Watch: India Hockey Legend PR Sreejesh Felicitated On Completing 300th Cap

Virat Kohli Channels Inner Punjabi Boy, Makes Hearty Chole Bhature Confession

Indian Cricket Team "On Path Of Destruction...": Ex-Pakistan Star's ODI World Cup 2023 Warning

Watch: India Hockey Legend PR Sreejesh Felicitated On Completing 300th Cap