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Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt's Stern Take On Shahid Afridi's "PCB Hasn't Done Anything" For Shaheen Comment

Former captain Shahid Afridi claimed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not taking care of their star pacer Shaheen Afridi in his rehabilitation process. Shaheen, who has been named in Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad, left the team from UAE to go to England for treatment and recovery for a knee injury he had suffered during the Test series against Sri Lanka. However, PCB chief Ramiz Raja came out to deny that the board had "disowned" Shaheen, saying that it is unthinkable that the board would not take care of the star pacer, calling it an "unfortunate controversy".

Watch: Virat Kohli Arrives In Mohali Ahead Of T20I Series vs Australia

Star India batter Virat Kohli reached Mohali on Saturday ahead of India's T20I series against Australia. The first match between India and Australia will be played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. The PCA took to Twitter to share a video of Kohli arriving at the airport in Mohali. Kohli was accompanied by police officers and security personnel. "Look who's here," the PCA wrote in their tweet, along with a heart-eyes emoji. "Welcome @imVkohli to the city beautiful."

England, Pakistan build for T20 World Cup in long-awaited series

Pakistan and England continue their build-up for next month's T20 World Cup in Australia when they begin a seven-match series in Karachi on Tuesday -- the tourists' first visit since 2005. The long-awaited return of England comes five months after a trouble-free tour by Australia, their first in 24 years, which helped Pakistan's rehabilitation as a safe place to play cricket. International cricket has gradually returned to Pakistan following years where they were forced to play home matches in neutral venues after a deadly attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in 2009. England had been originally scheduled to arrive in October last year but cancelled at short notice after New Zealand pulled out of a tour citing safety concerns. England's withdrawal infuriated the Pakistan Cricket Board, who called it "disrespectful" as they made strides to show the country was a secure destination.

England And Pakistan Build For T20 World Cup In Long-Awaited Series

Pakistan and England continue their build-up for next month's T20 World Cup in Australia when they begin a seven-match series in Karachi on Tuesday -- the tourists' first visit since 2005. The long-awaited return of England comes five months after a trouble-free tour by Australia, their first in 24 years, which helped Pakistan's rehabilitation as a safe place to play cricket. International cricket has gradually returned to Pakistan following years where they were forced to play home matches in neutral venues after a deadly attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in 2009.

UAE select 16-year-old schoolboy for T20 World Cup in Australia

Aayan Afzal Khan, a 16-year-old schoolboy from Sharjah, will be on the flight to Australia as part of UAE’s squad for the T20 World Cup.

Over 66% Fans Feel Flawed Team Selection Led To Asia Cup Disaster: Survey

Over 66 percent fans feel that poor team selection was one of the primary reasons behind India's recent Asia Cup debacle, revealed a survey by popular daily Malayala Manorama. The paper had conducted an online poll on India's Dubai debacle where they failed to reach the final after losing to Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage. The media organisation set a questionnaire for the fans to analyse India's poor show. Asked about the main reason for India's dismal show in the continental tournament, 66.91 percent felt it was "flawed team selection" while 26.37 percent blamed it on over-confidence.

India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin turns 36; here's a look at his records

Ravichandran Ashwin is celebrating his 36th birthday on Saturday and has several accomplishments to his credit. Ever since his international cricket debut in 2010, he has established himself as a key part of the Indian team and has played a vital role in its success, especially in Test cricket. Here is a look at some of his records and major achievements. - Ashwin is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history with 442 scalps. He is the second-most successful Indian Test bowler ever, next to spin wizard Anil Kumble (619). Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka has the highest number of Test wickets with 800 scalps. - At 36 years of age, the spinner is among the top 20 most-successful international cricket bowlers ever, placed at number 19th with 659 international wickets. Muralitharan tops the chart with 1,347 international wickets.

England train for Pakistan T20 series in Karachi amid heavy security - in pictures

England's players have started training for their historic T20 tour of Pakistan, which begins in Karachi on Tuesday.

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Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt's Stern Take On Shahid Afridi's "PCB Hasn't Done Anything" For Shaheen Comment

Watch: Virat Kohli Arrives In Mohali Ahead Of T20I Series vs Australia

England, Pakistan build for T20 World Cup in long-awaited series

England And Pakistan Build For T20 World Cup In Long-Awaited Series

UAE select 16-year-old schoolboy for T20 World Cup in Australia

Over 66% Fans Feel Flawed Team Selection Led To Asia Cup Disaster: Survey

India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin turns 36; here's a look at his records

England train for Pakistan T20 series in Karachi amid heavy security - in pictures