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Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Takes A Screamer For Sussex Against New Zealand In Tour Match

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is enjoying a successful stint in the English County Championship with Sussex. Rizwan, who made his Sussex debut alongside veteran India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara, made headlines after taking a stunning catch during the ongoing tour match between Sussex and New Zealand. On the second delivery of the 54th over of the Kiwi's innings, Delray Rawlins bowled a slightly fuller delivery to Hamish Rutherford, who came down the track and tried to smash it over long-off for a six.

Pakistan Cricket Star On Why "I Wont Be Wrong If I Say Our Virat Kohli"

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan recently shared the dressing room with Indian star Cheteshwar Pujara for Sussex, while playing in the County Championship Division 2. Both batters were also involved in a 154-run partnership in the game against Durham. Now, Rizwan has said that he enjoyed a great rapport with Pujara both on and off the field and also highlighted how all cricketers are a part of a big "family".

Shaheen Afridi Off To Pakistan For West Indies Series After Successful Stint In County Championship

Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi is returning home immediately ahead of next month's one-day international series against the West Indies, Middlesex County Cricket Club announced on Thursday. Shaheen was due to leave the county side in early June to prepare for his international commitments but the club said they supported his desire to spend time with family and friends. Shaheen, 22, is scheduled to return to England after the three-match series against the Caribbean side, which starts on June 8, to represent Middlesex in the latter stages of the T20 Blast competition.

"Players With Most Focus": Mohammad Rizwan Compares Cheteshwar Pujara With Pakistan Great

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan wishes to have focus and concentration levels of his County teammate Cheteshwar Pujara as he looks to improve as a red-ball cricketer. Pujara has made a strong case for a Test comeback with two hundreds and as many double hundreds in his campaign for Sussex in County Championship Division 2. The Indo-Pak pairing had shared a 154-run stand against Durham earlier this month and they playing for the same team has also attracted a lot of positive attention on social media.

Watch: Pakistan Star Mohammad Rizwan Takes A Screamer At First Slip In County Championship

Mohammad Rizwan did it all against Durham while playing for Sussex in the ongoing County Championship Division 2. The Pakistan wicketkeeper first played a knock of 79 in the first innings and then bowled a couple of overs as well for Sussex. To cap it all off, the 29-year-old took a stunning catch in Durham's second innings and this effort helped the side dismiss David Bedingham.

Cheteshwar Pujara Chit Chats With Mohammad Rizwan Before County Game; Fans Try To Decode Conversation

Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammad Rizwan's combo for Sussex is a hit. The Indian now has scored three triple-digit scores in successive games in the County Championship Division Two as he looks to regain form and make a comeback to the Indian Test team. On the other hand, the Pakistan cricket team player is also among runs and scored a half-century against Durham in his team's last match. The two were also involved in a 154-run stand for the sixth wicket in a match that ended in a draw.

Watch: Pak Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan Bowls In County Match, Shaheen Afridi Asks "Hum Retirement Le Lain?"

The County Division 2 fixture between Sussex and Durham ended in a draw on Sunday at the County Ground, Hove. Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammad Rizwan were the standout performers for Sussex as the duo played knocks of 203 and 79, respectively in the first innings and this helped the side post 538 runs on the board. Rizwan then bowled two overs for Sussex in the second innings with the match heading for a draw.

Cheteshwar Pujara Scores Second Double Century In Three County Matches

He left for the UK in search of some runs and open the door for an India comeback. But Cheteshwar Pujara has already done more than that, scoring his second double century for Sussex in the County Championship Division Two on Saturday. Pujara made 203 and faced 334 balls, in which he hit 24 fours. The senior India player was batting overnight on 107, which helped his side take a substantial lead against Durham, who were all out for 223 in their first innings.

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Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Takes A Screamer For Sussex Against New Zealand In Tour Match

Pakistan Cricket Star On Why "I Wont Be Wrong If I Say Our Virat Kohli"

Shaheen Afridi Off To Pakistan For West Indies Series After Successful Stint In County Championship

"Players With Most Focus": Mohammad Rizwan Compares Cheteshwar Pujara With Pakistan Great

Watch: Pakistan Star Mohammad Rizwan Takes A Screamer At First Slip In County Championship

Cheteshwar Pujara Chit Chats With Mohammad Rizwan Before County Game; Fans Try To Decode Conversation

Watch: Pak Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan Bowls In County Match, Shaheen Afridi Asks "Hum Retirement Le Lain?"

Cheteshwar Pujara Scores Second Double Century In Three County Matches