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Watch: With Shaheen Afridi Video, Dinesh Karthik Cracks Hilarious 'Height' Joke On England Star

Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi entered The Hundred competition with a bang as he took two wickets on his first two deliveries for the Welsh Fire against Manchester Originals on Wednesday. Due to rain, the match got reduced to 40 balls-per side and the Fire posted a total of 94/3 after being asked to bat first. However, the Originals fell short by 9 runs as they were restricted to 85/4. Shaheen played a huge role in the Fire's victory as he dismissed Phil Salt and Laurie Evans in the first over.

"One Of My Favorite Bowlers": Stuart Broad's Ultimate Praise For Pakistan Pacer

England star pacer Stuart Broad recently hung his boots from all forms of international cricket. The fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia last week was his last appearance in a international match. In 167 Test matches, Broad has taken a whopping total of 604 wickets, becoming the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Tests and second for his side. Recently, the 37-year-old cricketer lavished praise on Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi and called him one of his "favourite" bowlers in the world.

Pakistan Players Offered Record-Breaking Increments In New Contracts: Report

Pakistan cricket team is in for a game-changing boost with the introduction of new central contracts, which will see a historic rise in remuneration for the players. According to report in Cricket Pakistan, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, Zaka Ashraf, revealed the governing body's intention is to recognise the players' talent and dedication towards the sport. Ashraf, who recently took over as chairman of the PCB, believes the board runs because of the cricketers and their efforts.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Breathes Fire On Hundred Debut, Gets 2 In 2 Balls With Precision Yorkers

Welsh Fire started their Hundred 2023 campaign on a positive note as they registered a nine-run victory over Manchester Originals in a rain-curtailed match on Wednesday. Due to the rain, the match was reduced to 40 overs-per side and Welsh posted a total of 94/3 after being asked to bat first. Later, the Originals were restricted to 85/4 with Shaheen Afridi and David Willey scalping two wickets each. The match turned out to be a memorable one for Shaheen as the Pakistan spearhead took two wickets in his first over.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE Score: Babar Azam's Men Look To Build On Lead

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE:After an eventful Day 1 where Pakistan took charge of the proceedings by bundling out Sri Lanka for just 166, little happened on Day 2 as the heavens opened up, resulting in rain almost the entire day. As the third day's play begins, Pakistan would look to build on the 12-run lead they already have, with Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique in the middle. For Sri Lanka, making use of the first session in picking early wickets would be key to making a comeback. | LIVE Scorecard

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Score Updates: Pakistan Look To Maintain Dominance Over Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day2, Live Updates:Pakistan will resume the Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka from 145/2 at Colombo. Currently,Abdullah Shafique (74*) and Babar Azam (8*) are standing unbeaten at the crease with the visitors trailing by 21 runs. Earlier in the day, Abrar Ahmed takes a four-wicket haul as Pakistan bundled out Sri Lanka for 166 on Day 1 of the second Test. Apart from Abrar, Naseem Shah took three wickets while Shaheen Afridi scalped one. For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva scored 57 runs. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan in charge after bowlers rout Sri Lanka in Colombo

COLOMBO : Dominant Pakistan took charge of the second test against Sri Lanka after bundling out the hosts in two sessions for a paltry 166 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Monday.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1 LIVE:After a convincing victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, Pakistan look to ace the Colombo test as the two teams square-off for the second time in the series. Sri Lanka had their moments in the first Test. They could've gone on to win the match but Saud Shakeel's maiden double ton in the longest format of the game turned the tables in Pakistan's favour.Shaheen Afridi has been a venom since regaining full fitness. He was among the top wicket-takers in the first Test and the Lankans would need to work hard to keep him at bay in Colombo. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam didn't get the runs under his belt in the first Test, yet his team emerged triumphant. Sri Lanka would need to keep him quiet for another match. | LIVE Scorecard

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Watch: With Shaheen Afridi Video, Dinesh Karthik Cracks Hilarious 'Height' Joke On England Star

"One Of My Favorite Bowlers": Stuart Broad's Ultimate Praise For Pakistan Pacer

Pakistan Players Offered Record-Breaking Increments In New Contracts: Report

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Breathes Fire On Hundred Debut, Gets 2 In 2 Balls With Precision Yorkers

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE Score: Babar Azam's Men Look To Build On Lead

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Score Updates: Pakistan Look To Maintain Dominance Over Sri Lanka

Pakistan in charge after bowlers rout Sri Lanka in Colombo

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1: Live Cricket Score And Updates