Naseem replaces Hasan in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad
LAHORE, Pakistan : Pakistan have dropped seamer Hasan Ali and replaced him with teenage fast bowler Naseem Shah in their Twenty20 squad for the Asia Cup, which begins in Dubai on Aug. 27.
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McCoy joins Amir and Afridi in long list of left-arm quicks to rattle India
Indian batsmen's vulnerability against left-arm fast bowlers is no secret. Over the years, left-armers have unsettled India, especially in white-ball matches – often in crunch games.
Don't think Pakistan can win T20 World Cup, if Babar Azam doesn't score runs: Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting feels that Pakistan can't win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup later this year if their captain Babar Azam doesn't have a great tournament with the bat. Pakistan's Waqar Younis recently said his former team had an excellent chance of claiming a second T20 World Cup title in Australia, but Ponting isn't so sure.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Sri Lanka will host Pakistan in the second and final Test, starting from Sunday, July 24 at the picturesque Galle International Stadium. A century from captain Babar Azam in the first innings, and an unbeaten 160 from Abdullah Shafique during the chase handed Pakistan a four-wicket win in the first Test earlier this week. However, Pakistan will be without the services of Shaheen Afridi, who has been ruled out of the second Test due to an injury. Left-arm spinner Nauman Ali has been touted to replace him in the playing XI, while Fawad Alam could also return in place of Salman Ali Agha.
"Should Be The Captain As Long As He Plays": Pakistan Great On Babar Azam
Legendary batter Javed Miandad was all praise for Pakistan captain Babar Azam, saying that the star batter should lead the team until he retires. Earlier this week, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Babar starred with the bat in the first innings, hitting a brilliant century to rescue Pakistan's sinking ship. While analysing Pakistan's win, former Pakistan captain Miandad highlighted that Babar has led the team from the front, saying that the team is playing more as a unit under his leadership.
Watch: Pakistan Players Enjoy Beach Volleyball Session Ahead Of Second Test Against Sri Lanka
Pakistan chased down the highest total ever at the Galle International Cricket Stadium to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series earlier this week. Abdullah Shafique was the star of the show as his unbeaten knock of 160 helped Pakistan in chasing down a daunting total of 342. With the second Test set to start on Sunday, July 24, the Pakistan players were seen having a fun time at the beach. In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the players can be seen taking pictures and having a laugh about it.
Van der Dussen climbs to career-best ODI ranking after stunning ton
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen has climbed in the latest ICC ODI rankings following his century in South Africa's opening ODI win against England at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Sri Lanka Look To Extend Lead
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Sri Lanka will look to extend their lead to get into a comfortable position on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka had extended their lead over Pakistan to 40 runs at stumps on Day 2. Babar's 119-run knock lifted Pakistan to 218 in the first innings, trailing the hosts by four runs. Sri Lanka were 36 for one at stumps after Mohammad Nawaz had dismissed skipper Dimuth Karunaratne ahead of the close of the day's play. During his marathon knock, Babar also became the fastest batter to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets. The visitors were in the driver's seat when they had bundled out Sri Lanka for 222 runs with the help of Shaheen Afridi's 4 for 58, but the hosts bounced back beautifully and reduced Pakistan to 24 for 2 before the umpires called for Stumps on the first day. (LIVE SCORECARD)