Shafique, Masood propel Pakistan after bowlers delight
Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood smashed half-centuries to help Pakistan take the opening day honours after they bundled out Sri Lanka for 166 in the second Test on Monday.
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Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood Propel Pakistan After Bowlers Delight
Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood smashed half-centuries to help Pakistan take the opening day honours after they bundled out Sri Lanka for 166 in the second Test on Monday. Pakistan, who lead the two-match series 1-0, reached 145-2 at stumps, trailing Sri Lanka by 21 runs in Colombo. Shafique, on 74, and skipper Babar Azam, on eight, were at the crease when bad light stopped play for the day. Shafique put on a second-wicket stand of 108 with the left-handed Masood, who made 51, to put Sri Lanka on the backfoot with their attacking play. Bowlers set up Pakistan's dominance after leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed and fast bowler Naseem Shah shared seven wickets between them to dismiss the hosts in the second session.
Pakistan in charge after bowlers rout Sri Lanka in Colombo
COLOMBO : Dominant Pakistan took charge of the second test against Sri Lanka after bundling out the hosts in two sessions for a paltry 166 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Monday.
PSG say Saudi’s Al Hilal can talk to Mbappe after 300-million-euro bid: source
OSAKA: Paris Saint-Germain have given Saudi club Al Hilal permission to speak to Kylian Mbappe after tabling a 300-million-euro ($333 million) bid, a source close to the negotiations said on Monday. The Riyadh-based club has made a formal offer by letter, but such a transfer could only be made with the agreement of the player.
Dinesh Karthik Gets 'Champions Trophy 2017 Reminder' After India A's Final Defeat To Pakistan A
The Emerging Asia Cup 2023 final concluded in a brutal fashion for the Indian team, which suffered its first and only loss of the campaign, losing to Pakistan A in the title decider. Only a few days ago, India A had hammered the Pakistan team by 8 wickets but when it came to the title showdown, Yash Dhull's men ended second best. Seeing the India A vs Pakistan A final clash, veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik recalled the 2017 Champions Trophy final where the Indian senior team endured defeat in a similar manner.
New Saudi company to boost investment in Kingdom’s padel sport
Riyadh: Sports and fitness center operator Leejam Sports Co. on Monday announced the establishment of Padel X Sports Co.
"Watched Videos Of...": Pakistan A Skipper's Masterplan That Undid India A In Final
Following his side's win in the final of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, Pakistan A skipper Mohammad Haris said that his team prepared for the final by watching videos of Indian batters, including key players Sai Sudarshan and Abhishek Sharma to prepare for the title clash. Tayyab Tahir's heroics with the bat and Sufiyan Muqeem's efforts with the ball took Paksitan A across the finish line against India A in an encounter that was one-sided for the majority of the game in the final of the ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday.
Al-Hilal beat Kuwait SC 4-2 as several new signings make their bow for former Saudi champions
RIYADH: Al-Hilal on Sunday night defeated Kuwait SC 4-2 at King Fahd International Stadium in a friendly match that introduced several of the club’s new signings, as well as coach Jorge Jesus, to fans ahead of the start of the new Saudi Pro League season next month.