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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.

Noman Ali Bags 7 As Pakistan Crush Sri Lanka To Sweep Test Series 2-0

Noman Ali took seven wickets to lead Pakistan's rout of Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs to clinch the second Test inside four days and sweep the series 2-0 on Thursday. The left-arm spinner took the first seven and fast bowler Naseem Shah took the final three to bowl out Sri Lanka for 188 in the evening session in Colombo.

Watch: Pakistan Star's "Unbelievable" One-handed Catch During First Test vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique took a sensational catch to dismiss Sadeera Samarawickrama on Day 4 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium. On the delivery of Agha Salman, the Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter got a thick edge and Shafique showed his brilliant reflex action to pull off a blinder at short leg. The ball was travelling to the right of Shafique, who was moving to his left as Samarawickrama had jumped out of his crease to play the ball. However, the fielder adjusted beautifully to take a one-handed stunner.

Pakistan Lose Three Wickets In 131-Run Chase Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan lost three wickets in a tricky 131-run chase on day four of the rain-hit opening Test on Wednesday, after spinners Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed helped bowl Sri Lanka out for 279. The tourists reached 48-3 at stumps in Galle, needing another 83 to take the lead in the two-match series. Imam-ul-Haq, on 25, and skipper Babar Azam, on six, were at the crease. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya struck twice with the wickets of Abdullah Shafique, caught behind for eight, and Shan Masood for seven.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score: Sri Lanka Look To Survive Morning Session Scare

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4 LiVE:Pakistan put in a resounding show with the bat in the first innings of the first Test, scoring 461 runs after Sri Lanka were bundled out for 312. Saud Shakeel scored an unbeaten 208 to put Pakistan in the driving seat but all hope is not lost for Sri Lanka yet. The hosts would need to put in a better show with the bat in the second innings than they did in the first. For the tourists, Shaheen Shah Afridi remains the biggest weapon with the new ball. (LIVE Scorecard)

Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman Help Pakistan Counter Sri Lanka's Spin

An unbeaten century stand between Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman rescued Pakistan from a precarious 101-5 on the second day of the rain-hit opening Test on Monday. In response to Sri Lanka's 312, Pakistan reached 221-5 when rain stopped play with the tourists still 91 runs behind. Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took three wickets, including skipper Babar Azam. Sri Lanka batsman Dhananjaya de Silva had earlier made 122 to hand the hosts a respectable total. Pakistan faltered in their reply before Shakeel, on 69, and Salman, on 61, put on 120 runs to steady the innings and thwart the Sri Lankan spinners.

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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

Noman Ali Bags 7 As Pakistan Crush Sri Lanka To Sweep Test Series 2-0

Watch: Pakistan Star's "Unbelievable" One-handed Catch During First Test vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan Lose Three Wickets In 131-Run Chase Against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score: Sri Lanka Look To Survive Morning Session Scare

Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman Help Pakistan Counter Sri Lanka's Spin