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Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Major teams have been reluctant to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns since six policemen and two civilians were killed in a 2009 attack on a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore. The PCB has worked hard to convince teams to visit the country again and Australia this year undertook their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years. England, who pulled out of a scheduled tour last year, will play seven Twenty20 Internationals beginning on Sept.

Asia Cup: Mohammad Hasnain replaces injured Shaheen Afridi

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has replaced the injured Shaheen Shah Afridi for the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The 22-year-old Hasnain returned to cricket in June after remodelling his bowling action. He was suspended in February after being called by umpires during the BBL.

"Told Him Not To Dive": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Shaheen Afridi's Injury

Babar Azam-led Pakistan were given a body blow ahead of the Asia Cup 2022 on Saturday as ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out due to an injury. The 22-year-old has been advised rest for 4-6 weeks and hence he would be missing the Asia Cup and home series against England. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was doing a QnA session on Twitter, and he was asked about Shaheen's injury. The fan also asked Shahid Afridi to take back his retirement as Shaheen is out injured.

Shakib Al Hasan not expecting miracles for Bangladesh at Asia Cup

Shakib Al Hasan played down his team's chances at the Asia Cup and said his goal for the tournament is to prepare for the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year. Bangladesh will travel to the UAE for the upcoming Asia Cup on the back of a poor run in the shortest format of the game and with Shakib given another chance at the captaincy after Mahmudullah's three-year reign finished earlier this year. Shakib's side is drawn in Group B against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka for the six-team tournament that commences on August 27 and the star all-rounder is keeping his expectations low for the showcase event.

Former Pakistan Captain Says This Pacer Can Be The "Main Hero" In Shaheen Afridi's Absence

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out of the Asia Cup last week, which has raised doubts over the quality of the team's bowling line-up for the tournament. Afridi, who ran past India's batting line-up during the T20 World Cup last year, had picked up a knee injury during the Test series in Sri Lanka last month and will not be able to recover in time for the tournament. While several current and ex-Pakistan players have raised concerns over Shaheen's absence, former captain Salman Butt feels that the star pacer's absence will present other players like Haris Rauf with a good chance to take the center stage.

CSA T20 League: Faf du Plessis' experience will be invaluable, says CSK-owned franchise

Faf du Plessis and said that the former CSK star will play a pivotal role as one of its marquee players in the inaugural edition of the CSA T20 league. Du Plessis, who was also part of CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2011 to 2021, except for 2016 and 2017, when the team was suspended, was recently roped in by the Johannesburg franchise. Du Plessis, however, played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the last edition of the IPL.

After Pakistan Great's "Big Relief For India" Tweet, Irfan Pathan's Reply

Asia Cup 2022 is just around the corner and Team India is all geared up for the prestigious event, which will be held in UAE. On Saturday, India's arch-rivals Pakistan were given a body blow as ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. Reacting to the news, former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis had said that Shaheen's injury would be a "big relief" for the Indian top-order. However, on Sunday, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan also pointed out how teams would be relieved as India are without both Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel.

Shaheen Afridi Ruled Out Of Asia Cup: Mohammad Amir Trends On Twitter, Asks "But Why"

Pakistan were given a body blow on Saturday as ace speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup due to an injury. The 22-year-old has been advised rest for upcoming 4-6 weeks and hence he would be missing the Asia Cup and home series against England. After the pacer was ruled out of the Asia Cup, another Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir started trending on Twitter as fans wanted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to name him as Shaheen's replacement.

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Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Asia Cup: Mohammad Hasnain replaces injured Shaheen Afridi

"Told Him Not To Dive": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Shaheen Afridi's Injury

Shakib Al Hasan not expecting miracles for Bangladesh at Asia Cup

Former Pakistan Captain Says This Pacer Can Be The "Main Hero" In Shaheen Afridi's Absence

CSA T20 League: Faf du Plessis' experience will be invaluable, says CSK-owned franchise

After Pakistan Great's "Big Relief For India" Tweet, Irfan Pathan's Reply

Shaheen Afridi Ruled Out Of Asia Cup: Mohammad Amir Trends On Twitter, Asks "But Why"