Rizwan stars as Pakistan edge India in Asia Cup thriller
DUBAI: Mohammad Rizwan hit an attacking 71 as Pakistan beat India by five wickets in a last-over Super Four thriller at the Asia Cup on Sunday (Sep 4).
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Netherlands vs Pakistan 3rd ODI: Naseem Shah, Babar Azam Help Pakistan Avoid Upset To Sweep Series 3-0 vs Netherlands
Captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Naseem Shah starred as Pakistan edged the Netherlands by just nine runs in the third and final one-day international in Rotterdam on Sunday. The Netherlands were all out for 197 in the last over in which they had needed 14 runs for a first-ever victory over Pakistan. Tight bowling had restricted Pakistan to 206 all out with captain Azam top scoring with 91. In reply, Tom Cooper (62) and Vikramjit Singh (50) top scored for the Dutch but teenage fast bowler Shah, with 5-33, proved key as Pakistan swept the series 3-0.
"Pressure On Team Management...": Mohammad Hafeez After Pakistan's Close Win Over Netherlands In 1st ODI
Pakistan beat Netherlands by a close margin of 16 runs despite putting up a total in excess of 300 in the first ODI. The Dutch gave a great account of themselves by scoring 298/8 while chasing a target of 315 runs. Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez feels the team management is under pressure to play a full strength squad in the second match of the series.
Netherlands vs Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman's Century Helps Pakistan Beat Netherlands By 16 runs In First ODI
Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in warm and humid conditions on a day where big scores were expected on a sluggish pitch at the VOC Cricket Club outside the Dutch harbour city. The tourists however got off to a slow start before posting a commanding 314-6 after 50 overs.
Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands in first ODI
Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.
After a week of logjam, star Pakistan cricketers sign PCB's amended central contracts
According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the group of players signed the dotted lines before departing for the Netherlands tour on the condition that they will once again hold discussions over a couple of other clauses in the contract with the board post the Asia Cup in September. The senior players have expressed reservations about few aspects of the contracts. "These range from questions around the NOC process for participation in foreign leagues, to seeking more information about image rights in ICC events and shares from participation fees at ICC events and clauses around signing individual endorsements," the report said.
After A Week Of Logjam, Star Cricketers Sign PCB's Amended Central Contracts: Report
Top cricketers, including captain Babar Azam, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan, have agreed to sign the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) amended central contracts after a week of stand-off between them and the board. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the group of players signed the dotted lines before departing for the Netherlands tour on the condition that they will once again hold discussions over a couple of other clauses in the contract with the board post the Asia Cup in September.
Pakistan players to get separate Test and limited overs contracts
Previously, top players were offered one contract and could be called on to play any version of the game, but specialisation has made this out of fashion for many cricketing nations. "These contracts are part of our vision and strategy to identify, groom and develop specialists for the traditional and purist format of the game," chief selector Mohammad Wasim told press conference.