Australia cricketers train in Pakistan for first time in 24 years - in pictures
The Australian Test team started preparations for the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. It is their first trip to the south Asian nation since 1998.
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PSL: Shaheen Afridi Becomes Youngest Captain To Win T20 League
Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi became the youngest captain to win a major T20 league title when his team Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultan in the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore. Afridi is 21. Previously, Australia's former captain Steve Smith held the honour, having led Sydney Sixers to the Big Bash title in 2012 at the age of 22. For someone who had never captained at any level, Afridi's appointment as captain of the Lahore franchise had come as a big surprise to cricket fans before the start of the PSL but, on Sunday night, he proved that the Lahore management had taken the right decision.
Pakistan train for historic Australia Test series amid heavy security - in pictures
Pakistan's players began preparations for their historic Test series against Australia after Pat Cummins' team arrived in the south Asian nation on Sunday.
Pakistan Super League 2022, PSL Final, Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars: Live Cricket Score And Updates
Pakistan Super League final, Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars live cricket score, updates: Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars are facing off in the final of the Pakistan Super League 2022 (PSL 2022) season at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. Multan Sultans had reached the PSL final after thoroughly dominating the league phase. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side won nine of their 10 games to top the standings. They then beat Lahore Qalandars in the play-offs to reach the final. Qalandars, on the other hand, finished second in the standings with six wins out of 10 before their loss to Sultans in the play-offs. They finally defeated Islamabad United in an Eliminator to make the final. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Chooses National Duty Over Playing Pakistan Super League Final For Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars will eye their first ever Pakistan Super League (PSL) title when they face defending champions Multan Sultans in the final on Sunday in front home their home crowd of the Gaddafi Stadium. Lahore are the only team yet to lift the title after six seasons of the tournament. After finishing second in the points table this time around, the Shaheen Afridi-led side defeated Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 on Friday to qualify for the final. However, their star Afghan spinner Rashid Khan won't be available for the summit clash as he is currently in Bangladesh for national duty.
PSL 2022, Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United, Eliminator 2 Live Cricket Updates
PSL 2022 Eliminator 2 Live Upadtes: Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and opted to bat against Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore. The winning team will face defending champions Multan Sultans in the final on Sunday at the same venue. Lahore were beaten by Multan in Qualifier 1 on Wednesday while Islamabad edged Peshwar Zalmi last night in Eliminator 1. Lahore defeated Islamabad in both the league games this season, and will eye a third successive win on the bounce against the two-time champions.(LIVE SCORECARD)
Viral: Pakistan Pacer Haris Rauf Slaps Teammate On Field During PSL Match, Hugs Him Later
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has come under scrutiny after he slapped Lahore Qalandars teammate Kamran Ghulam during a Pakistan Super League game on Monday. In the second over Peshawar Zalmi's innings, Kamran Ghulam dropped the catch of Hazratullah Zazai. Three balls later Haris Rauf picked up the wicket of Mohammad Haris and as his teammates converged to congratulate him, Haris Rauf slapped Kamran Ghulam. Towards the end of Peshawar's innings, Kamran Ghulam ran out Wahab Riaz with a direct hit and Rauf walked up to Ghulam and gave him a hug, affectionately tapping him on the side of his head.
"...Will Be A Big Test For Him": Mark Waugh On Player Who Can Trouble David Warner In Pakistan
Australia batter David Warner had a decent outing against England in the five-match Ashes Test series earlier this year. He aggregated 273 runs in five matches, averaging just over 34. Warner, however, did face difficulty dealing with England quicks -- Mark Wood in particular. With Australia set to tour Pakistan for the first time in 24 years next month, Former Australia batter Mark Waugh said the veteran opening batter might not have a comfortable outing in the sub-continent nation either. Mark Waugh said tackling Shaheen Afridi "will be a big test" for Warner, especially with the Pakistan pacer's ability to move the ball away from the batter.