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PCB to adopt new policy for centrally contracted players

Pakistan Cricket Board will adopt a new policy for its centrally contracted players from July 1 with the new contracts being given out for two different formats instead of the existing one contract mechanism. An official in the board told PTI on Saturday that contracts will be given out for red ball and white ball formats. "Essentially players who represent and perform for the country in both formats will be given separate red ball and white ball contacts meaning they will earn two retainers instead of the existing one," he said.

Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi returns home ahead of West Indies series

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 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.

Former Pakistan Star Weighs In On Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam Debate

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two of the modern-day greats and fans are constantly debating on who is better among the two. Both have a wide range of shots and fans are in for a treat when these two are in full flow. What makes these two stars stand out is that they have all the expectations on their shoulders whenever they step out to the park. Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed has now given his take on who he thinks is better currently between Kohli and Babar.

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara Smacks Shaheen Shah Afridi For Six With Stunning Shot In County Championship Match

Cheteshwar Pujara is loving life in the County Championship, having scored a bagful of runs for Sussex in the four matches he has played so far. On Saturday, the Indian batting star yet again produced a sterling knock to register his fourth century in as many matches. In the ongoing match against Middlesex, Pujara came up against Pakistan pace sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi, who too has been in fine form in the County Championship. But there was no stopping the Indian right-hander and even Afridi could do little to stop a free-flowing Pujara from reaching the three-figure mark.

Cheteshwar Pujara scores fourth successive ton for Sussex, wins battle against Shaheen Afridi

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his imperious form with a fourth successive hundred for Sussex against a quality Middlesex attack that had Pakistan international Shaheen Shah Afridi in its ranks. Pujara, who has already scored two double hundreds and a hundred, batted with an attacking intent, completing his three-figure mark in 133 balls with 13 boundaries and two sixes. The first of his two sixes is the one he will remember as he slashed a short ball from Afridi over backward point for a six.

"Privilege To Watch": Cheteshwar Pujara Registers Fourth 100 Plus Score In Fourth County Match For Sussex

Cheteshwar Pujara is really making a statement in County Championships Division Two this season as he registered his fourth 100-plus score in as many games for Sussex while playing against Middlesex at Hove on Saturday. Pujara has already scored two double centuries for Sussex apart from one hundred before this game. Looking at the class of the Indian player, even the official social media handles of Sussex Cricket shared the video clip of him scoring stylish shots all around the ground to reach a remarkable century. The caption read, "Fourth match, fourth 100+ score. It's a privilege to watch, @cheteshwar1."

Watch: Middlesex Pacer Shaheen Afridi's Unplayable Yorker You Just Can't Miss In County Championship

Pakistan international Shaheen Shah Afridi's wicket of Aaron Beard in the ongoing County Championship match against Sussex was a treat to watch. The fast bowler uprooted two stumps of Sussex batter Beard with an almost unplayable yorker, something which the bowler enjoyed to the core as he burst into his trademark celebration. The official handle of the County Championship posted the clip on Instagram that showcased how accurate the yorker was as it sent the stumps flying in the air. The caption read, "What a delivery from @ishaheenafridi10."

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PCB to adopt new policy for centrally contracted players

Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi returns home ahead of West Indies series

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

Former Pakistan Star Weighs In On Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam Debate

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara Smacks Shaheen Shah Afridi For Six With Stunning Shot In County Championship Match

Cheteshwar Pujara scores fourth successive ton for Sussex, wins battle against Shaheen Afridi

"Privilege To Watch": Cheteshwar Pujara Registers Fourth 100 Plus Score In Fourth County Match For Sussex

Watch: Middlesex Pacer Shaheen Afridi's Unplayable Yorker You Just Can't Miss In County Championship