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Jasprit Bumrah Or Shaheen Afridi - Who'll Be Better At T20 World Cup? Ricky Ponting Gives His Take

Australia legend Ricky Ponting made some bold calls while trying to decide who will be more impactful in the 2022 T20 World Cup - Jasprit Bumrah or Shaheen Afridi. Two of the premier fast bowlers in the world, Bumrah and Afridi, boast of having enviable records in the shortest format. Bumrah has picked up 69 wickets in 58 matches while Afridi has scalped 47 in 40. The two pacers are equally effective with the new ball as well as in the death overs.

Pakistan vs England, 2nd T20I 2022, Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Fix Middle-Order Issues Against England

PAK vs ENG, 2nd T20I Live Updates: After facing a defeat in the series opener, Pakistan look to level the seven-match series against England. Both teams square off in the second ODI at the National Stadium in Karachi. The focus will be on Pakistan's middle-order once again, which has been exposed over numerous occasions of late. Captain Babar Azam's form will also be key for the hosts, with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan in excellent run of form. For England, opening batter Alex Hales made an instant impact on his return to the side. The explosive batter who has been absent from the team for a long time, return to the side and scored a crucial fifty. Apart from Philip Salt at the top, all other English batters mustered up crucial runs with Alex Hales and youngster Harry Brook being the standout performers. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Pakistan vs England, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Pakistan had a disappointing start to their seven-match T20I series against England, as they faced a six-wicket defeat in the first match on Tuesday. In the previous game, Luke Wood scalped three wickets for England to restrict Pakistan at 158/7. Mohammad Rizwan smashed 68 runs off 46 balls. In return, Alex Hales brought up his half-century in 40 balls as England won the game with four balls to spare. Both the teams will be squaring off for the second T20I on Thursday at National Stadium, Karachi.

ICC lays 'Mankading' to rest

New playing conditions in force from October 1NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executives' committee has ratified a slew of changes to the playing conditions which will come into effect from October 1, the most prominent among them being a belated attempt to destigmatize the controversial practice of 'Mankading', or running out a batter at the non-striker's end. For decades, the move, which takes its name from the legendary Vinoo Mankad's similar run out of Bill Brown during India's 1948 tour of Australia, has been considered against the 'spirit of the game' even though it is perfectly legal according to cricket's laws.

1st T20I: Alex Hales helps England win first game on Pakistan soil in 17 years

Opener Alex Hales celebrated his return to the England team with a 40-ball 53 to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs. Hales was banned in April 2019 after a failed recreational drug test. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series.

Pakistan vs England, 1st T20I: Luke Wood, Alex Hales Shine In England's 6-Wicket Win Over Pakistan

A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday, capping their return to Pakistan after 17 years with a memorable victory. Opener Alex Hales celebrated his return to the England team with a 40-ball 53 to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs. Hales was banned in April 2019 after a failed recreational drug test. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series. Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 46-ball 68 to help the hosts to 158-7 in their 20 overs after England sent them in to bat at a capacity National stadium.

England and Pakistan to use T20 series to gauge World Cup readiness

England kick off their first tour of Pakistan in 17 years in Karachi on Tuesday with the first of a seven-match Twenty20 series in which both teams hope to fine-tune their preparations for the World Cup in Australia next month.

ICC Rule Change Impact: No more trolling Ashwin for Mankading and reverse swing may become extinct

In the 1948 tour of Australia, Mankad had famously run out home team 'keeper Bill Brown, who would often leave his crease at the non-striker's end, to gain a few yards. Mankad did warn Brown a couple of times before running him out for trying to "unfairly gain ground". It was a perfectly legal mode of dismissal, but the Australian media termed it 'Mankading'.

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Jasprit Bumrah Or Shaheen Afridi - Who'll Be Better At T20 World Cup? Ricky Ponting Gives His Take

Pakistan vs England, 2nd T20I 2022, Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Fix Middle-Order Issues Against England

Pakistan vs England, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

ICC lays 'Mankading' to rest

1st T20I: Alex Hales helps England win first game on Pakistan soil in 17 years

Pakistan vs England, 1st T20I: Luke Wood, Alex Hales Shine In England's 6-Wicket Win Over Pakistan

England and Pakistan to use T20 series to gauge World Cup readiness

ICC Rule Change Impact: No more trolling Ashwin for Mankading and reverse swing may become extinct