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"Seniors Hiding Behind Youngsters": Pakistan Cricketer Rips Into Mohammad Rizwan And Co

Pakistan men's cricket team faced yet another setback after they lost the first T20I of the three-match series against South Africa on Tuesday. Playing in Durban, the Proteas posted a whopping total of 183/9 after opting to bat. This total came as a shock because at one stage, South Africa were struggling at 71/4. However, David Miller's massive knock of 82 off 40 balls propelled the hosts to a good total. In reply, Pakistan put up a great fight but only managed to score 172/8 and lost the game by 11 runs.

Big Drop For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In ICC Rankings. India Captain Out Of Top 30

Star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been hit hard in the latest ICC Test ranking for batters. In the aftermath of India's humiliating 10-wicket loss to Australia in the Adelaide pink-ball Test last week, Kohli and Rohit endured massive drops after the latest update on Wednesday. While Kohli dropped six spots to the 20th spot, Rohit is out of the top 30 as he currently sits on the 31st spot after losing five places. Kohli, who seemed to regain his mojo after slamming his 30th century in the Perth Test, looked out of colour in Adelaide, managing scores of 7 and 11 last week.

"Drop Him Permanently": Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan Slammed By Fans For Slow Innings vs SA

Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan played a knock of 74 off 62 balls in the first T20 against South Africa on Tuesday, in an innings that did not go down well amongst Pakistan fans. Pakistan crashed to defeat, failing to chase down a target of 184, falling short by 12 runs. Rizwan consumed more than half of the overs, batting at a strike rate of only 119.35. The innings drew the ire of fans on the internet, with some even calling for Rizwan to be dropped from the T20I setup.

David Miller And George Linde Take South Africa To Win Over Pakistan

A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took South Africa to an 11-run win in the first T20I century against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Friday. Miller slammed 82 off 40 balls with four fours and eight sixes and Linde hit a rapid 48 in a South African total of 183 for nine. Left-arm spinner Linde followed up by taking four for 21. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hit 74 and his team were still in with a chance of winning until he was caught off the second ball of the final over.

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...

Ace seamer Shaheen Afridi etched his name in the history book by becoming Pakistan's first bowler to take 100 wickets in each format of international cricket. In the first innings of the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban here on Tuesday night, Shaheen struck once in the powerplay, then in the middle phase and once towards the end to complete a three-wicket haul and arrive at the rare feat. With a three-wicket haul, Shaheen completed 100 T20I wickets and became the first Pakistan bowler to have 100 wickets in each format. Apart from T20Is, the 24-year-old left-arm seamer boasts 112 scalps in ODIs and 116 in Test cricket.

"I Am Nobody": Kapil Dev's Intriguing Take As Gambhir, Rohit Face Flak Over Harshit Rana Selection

Team India's 10-wicket loss in the pink-ball Test against Australia at Adelaide has prompted calls for changes in the team. Rookie pacer Harshit Rana went wicket-less in Adelaide, with his selection putting head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma in the line of fire. Some even allege that Harshit's selection in the XI was down to his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) connection with Harshit. When former India captain Kapil Dev was asked about the controversy regarding selection matter, he gave a rather intriguing response.

Proteas hold their nerve in Durban as Miller, Linde set up win over Pakistan

A stellar innings of 82 by David Miller, backed by George Linde's 48 and 4/21, helped set up the Proteas' win over Pakistan in the first T20 in Durban on Tuesday.

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Updates: South Africa will be squaring off against Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Durban. The hosts will be led by Heinrich Klaasen as the main team is currently facing Sri Lanka in a Test series. The Proteas have also included pacer Anrich Nortje and left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi in the squad. Pakistan are coming off a white-ball tour of Zimbabwe, where they won both the one-day and T20 series. (Live Scorecard)

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"Seniors Hiding Behind Youngsters": Pakistan Cricketer Rips Into Mohammad Rizwan And Co

Big Drop For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In ICC Rankings. India Captain Out Of Top 30

"Drop Him Permanently": Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan Slammed By Fans For Slow Innings vs SA

David Miller And George Linde Take South Africa To Win Over Pakistan

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...

"I Am Nobody": Kapil Dev's Intriguing Take As Gambhir, Rohit Face Flak Over Harshit Rana Selection

Proteas hold their nerve in Durban as Miller, Linde set up win over Pakistan

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Score Updates