Pacer Mohammad Hasnain replaces injured Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad
Young fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has replaced the injured Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan's squad for the Asia Cup T20 tournament in the UAE that begins this week.
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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.
Buttler and Russell thump Originals to victory over Brave
Jos Buttler and Andre Russell were both on fire with the bat as the Manchester Originals set the third-highest total of The Hundred so far in Thursday's dominant victory over the Southern Brave.
"Shameful": Shoaib Akhtar Slams Marcus Stoinis For Accusing Pakistan Pacer Of Chucking
Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar did not mince his words as he tore into Marcus Stoinis after the Australian all-rounder made a gesture where he seemingly accused pacer Mohammad Hasnain of chucking during the ongoing Hundred tournament in England. Stoinis was dismissed by Hasnain during Southern Brave's defeat to the Oval Invincibles and as he walked back to the pavilion, he was seen imitating a bowling action that suggested the bowler was chucking. Sharing images of the same on Twitter, Shoaib Akhtar wrote "Shameful gesture by @MStoinis regarding bowling action of @MHasnainPak during #TheHundred2022."
Brilliant Will Jacks century leads Oval Invincibles to comfortable victory
Will Jacks bludgeoned the highest score in Hundred history to guide Oval Invincibles to their third straight victory as they beat Southern Brave by seven wickets.
Will Smeed becomes first batter to hit ton in Hundred during Birmingham win
Will Smeed hit the first century in The Hundred as Birmingham Phoenix thrashed reigning champions Southern Brave by 53 runs at Edgbaston.
Babar Azam backs Hasan Ali to stage Pakistan comeback
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has backed Hasan Ali to stage a comeback soon, after the all-rounder was dropped from the team for the ODI tour of the Netherlands and the Asia Cup T20 tournament in the UAE later this month.
Watch: English Youngster Will Smeed Makes History, Hits 1st Century In The Hundred
The ongoing edition of The Hundred reached a new milestone, after young English batter Will Smeed, representing Birmingham Phoenix, smashed the first century of the hundred-ball competition. The 20-year-old achieved the feat during the clash against Southern Brave on Wednesday at Edgbaston. Smeed thrashed the Brave bowlers to every corner of the ground and brought up the maiden ton of The Hundred tournament in just 49 deliveries. His knock helped Birmingham Phoenix to post a total of 176 and then later on, Southern Brave were bowled out for 123.