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Pakistan Star Asks Tough Question To PCB About Babar Azam After Shaheen Afridi Gets Dropped

The Pakistan cricket team dropped Shaheen Afridi for the second and final Test match against Bangladesh. While speaking about the decision taken by the team, out-of-favour batter Ahmed Shehzad asked some tough questions. While admitting that Shaheen has been not performing as expected, Shehzad questioned if he is the only player responsible for the side's poor performance. Of late, Pakistan lost the first Test to Bangladesh by 10 wickets. This was their maiden defeat to the team in the format.

"They're Mature Enough...": Ex-India Star On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Missing Duleep Trophy

The upcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy, which marks the beginning of red-ball cricket in the domestic season, will feature top Indian stars from the international circuit and emerging talents competing at the highest level. The tournament is set to begin on September 5, 2024, in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh and M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Star India batters Rishabh Pant, Kishan, Shubman Gill and many more players are set to feature in the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 season. However, the big names like Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma will be the missing the domestic tournament.

Watch: Azam Khan Holds His Neck In Pain After Bizarre Dismissal In CPL

Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan once again found himself in the headlines following a bizarre dismissal in the Caribbean Premier League 2024. The incident happened during the match against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons as the Guyana Amazon Warriors batter was dismissed after scoring just 9 runs. A bouncer from fast bowler Shamar Springer proved to be too good for Azam as it hit him straight on the neck. The batter could not maintain his balance and while collapsing on the ground, his bat hit the stumps and he was dismissed hit wicket. Azam looked in pain as the team physio quickly entered the ground and he was taken to the dressing room after some inspection.

"Made Life A Lot Easier": Young Batter Ayush Badoni Hails IPL For Shaping His Career

South Delhi Superstarz skipper Ayush Badoni, who hit a record 19 sixes, believes his ability to time the ball is the reason behind a record-smashing 55-ball 165 runs effort in the Delhi Premier League match against North Delhi Strikers. The 24-year-old right-hander's superb effort guiding his team to a 112-run win on Saturday. Ayush, who also shared a 286-run partnership with opener Priyansh Arya for the second wicket, bettered the record for most sixes by a batter in an innings which stood in the name of West Indian great Chris Gayle and Estonia's Sahil Chauhan. They had both hit 18 maximums in T20 games.

"Don't Get Fooled...": Umpire Gives Sensational 'Smart' Verdict On Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has a reputation of being a calm and composed person with stories of his forgetfulness being quite popular. However, Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary said that Rohit is not 'casual' at all and he even went on to say that he is extremely smart. During an interaction on the YouTube podcast show 'Unplugged', Chaudhary, who has officiated in over 50 international matches, said that people have a somewhat wrong impression of Rohit as he is a very smart cricketer and added that fans and experts "should not get fooled" in doubting his game sense.

'USA Will Beat Pakistan...': Ex-Pacer's Brutal Prediction After Huge Loss vs Bangladesh

It has been a tough couple of years for the Pakistan cricket team as they crashed out of the T20 World Cup 2024 in the group stages and recently, they slumped to a disappointing Test defeat against Bangladesh. During their disappointing run in the T20 World Cup, they were stunned by USA before losing to India. The recent loss against Bangladesh prompted massive criticism from both fans as well as experts with former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Mohammad Asif making a massive prediction.

Asked About Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Joe Root's Answer Wins Internet

England great Joe Root became the all-time highest-scoring player for his country at the age of 33, as he registered his 34th hundred in the second Test against Sri Lanka. There's been a significant shift in the way England play cricket at present, with Brendon McCullum's Bazball bringing about a change that demands a more attacking style. Yet, Root has managed to continue his exemplary form, pile up more runs, and reach milestones that others can only dream of. Sitting on the 7th spot of top run-getters in Test cricket with 12,377 runs to his name, Root has a realistic chance of beating the numero uno Sachin Tendulkar in the list.

Watch: Pakistan's Fielding Howler vs Bangladesh Stuns Everyone; Umpire's Reaction Viral

Pakistan cricket team's fielding horrors continued on Saturday as Saud Shakeel dropped a simple catch during the second Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Pakistan were all out for 274 in their first innings and Shakeel had the chance to provide an early breakthrough for his side. The delivery from Mir Hamza nipped away from Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam who edged it to fifth slip but Shakeel could not hold on to the catch. The disappointment was clear on captain Shan Masood's face as Shakeel missed the catch and even the commentators said that it was a 'regulation catch'. Even Richard Kettleborough could not hide his reaction to the dropped opportunity.

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Pakistan Star Asks Tough Question To PCB About Babar Azam After Shaheen Afridi Gets Dropped

"They're Mature Enough...": Ex-India Star On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Missing Duleep Trophy

Watch: Azam Khan Holds His Neck In Pain After Bizarre Dismissal In CPL

"Made Life A Lot Easier": Young Batter Ayush Badoni Hails IPL For Shaping His Career

"Don't Get Fooled...": Umpire Gives Sensational 'Smart' Verdict On Rohit Sharma

'USA Will Beat Pakistan...': Ex-Pacer's Brutal Prediction After Huge Loss vs Bangladesh

Asked About Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Joe Root's Answer Wins Internet

Watch: Pakistan's Fielding Howler vs Bangladesh Stuns Everyone; Umpire's Reaction Viral