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Watch: Jason Roy Hits 145 Off 63 As Quetta Gladiators Chase Down 241 Against Peshawar Zalmi In PSL

Quetta Gladiators chased down a target of 241 runs against Peshawar Zalmi in a run-fest in the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. It was Babar Azam's 115 off 65 that helped Zalmi post a daunting total of 240 for 2 in 20 overs. In the first half, it seemed that the game was all but over for Gladiators, but then Jason Roy happened. The right-handed England batter tore apart the opponent's bowling attack with his masterclass 145 not out off only 63 balls. His innings was laced with 20 fours and 5 sixes as Gladiators successfully completed the third-highest chase ever in T20 cricket history with 10 balls to spare.

Watch: Haris Rauf 'Finally' Dismisses Babar Azam, Special Celebration Follows

Franchise leagues give players a unique opportunity to play against opponents they otherwise would not be able to. In the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Haris Rauf got such an opportunity to play against the national team skipper Babar Azam. The match between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars saw the two stalwarts come up against each other, and Haris finally was able to get the better of Babar, a batter whose wicket he was desperate to get for a long time.

"Isko Chhorunga Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar Revisits Old Days Of Coaching With Babar Azam

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar hasn't been mincing his words while criticising Pakistan skipper Babar Azam over his poor communication skills. He has been hitting out at the young batter, stressing that he can never become a "brand" in the country, as he doesn't know how to express himself in front of the media. However, on a lighter note, Akhtar recently shared an old incident about him bowling to a young Babar in the nets during his coaching days. He revealed how the Pakistan skipper had hit him for a straight drive, which had left him fuming in anger.

"Ready To Give Up Life For Babar Azam": Pakistan Star Makes Massive Statement

Pakistan cricket team batsman Shan Masood said that the entire team is completely behind skipper Babar Azam and even claimed that the players are “ready to give their lives” for him. In the recent past, a number of ex-cricketers have criticised Babar and even hinted towards a possible rift in the Pakistan team. However, in a recent interaction, Masood completely denied any such reports and said that the team is more united than ever and are ready to perform under Babar's leadership.

"I Didn't Care How...": Shoaib Akhtar Takes Indirect Dig At Babar Azam

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently got under fire after he criticised skipper Babar Azam over his lack of communication skills. He had stated that Babar can never become a "brand" in Pakistan as he cannot speak proper English in front of the media. Shoaib received a lot backlash from the fans and some former players for his statement as they insisted that a player should be judged only on his cricketing skills and not on the basis of his language. As the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League in going on, Akhtar once again took an indirect dig on Babar after wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan played a match-winning knock for Islamabad United in a match against Karachi Kings.

Watch: Ex Pakistan Captain Shoaib Malik Gets Out In Bizarre Way As Bat Flies Out Of Hand, Everyone Stunned

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was at the receiving end of a bizarre dismissal in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 match against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi. Malik, while playing for Karachi Kings, attempted a pull shot off a short delivery from Aamer Jamal in a recent match. However, the bat flew off his hand. At almost the same time the ball hit the bat too, as the bowler coolly lapped the ball to get Malik's wicket.

Watch: Mohammad Amir's Toe-Crushing Yorkers Rattle Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris In PSL Match

Karachi Kings pacer Mohammad Amir was in sublime form during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday. Despite his team falling short in the end, Amir got the ball rolling with three wickets in the powerplay. He dismissed Zalmi openers Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam in the first over, before also getting the better of youngster Saim Ayyub in the third over. Amir gave Haris his marching orders with a toe-crushing yorker, also leaving the Pakistan star injured.

Journalists, Police Clash At Gaddafi Stadium In Pakistan's Lahore City

Chaos descended upon the Gaddafi Stadium, which was hosting a PSL cricket match, after a group of journalists were denied entry to the venue by police officials for wearing masks in solidarity with the slain journalist Arshad Sharif. Sharif, 49, a former reporter and TV anchor with ARY TV, was shot dead in Nairobi on October 23 last year under mysterious circumstances, sending shockwaves across Pakistan. On Sunday, television anchor Imran Riaz and his friends donning masks with the picture of Sharif were stopped by police from entering the Gaddafi Stadium, the venue of a PSL-8 match, despite having tickets.

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Watch: Jason Roy Hits 145 Off 63 As Quetta Gladiators Chase Down 241 Against Peshawar Zalmi In PSL

Watch: Haris Rauf 'Finally' Dismisses Babar Azam, Special Celebration Follows

"Isko Chhorunga Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar Revisits Old Days Of Coaching With Babar Azam

"Ready To Give Up Life For Babar Azam": Pakistan Star Makes Massive Statement

"I Didn't Care How...": Shoaib Akhtar Takes Indirect Dig At Babar Azam

Watch: Ex Pakistan Captain Shoaib Malik Gets Out In Bizarre Way As Bat Flies Out Of Hand, Everyone Stunned

Watch: Mohammad Amir's Toe-Crushing Yorkers Rattle Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris In PSL Match

Journalists, Police Clash At Gaddafi Stadium In Pakistan's Lahore City