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"Don't Get Excited By...": Wasim Akram's Straightforward Advice To Pakistan Pacers

Wasim Akram was critical of the Pakistan pacers' approach during the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. His reaction came after Australia piled up 487 in 113.2 overs against Pakistan, riding on David Warner's 26th Test century. The former Pakistan captain pointed out how pacers from the sub-continent often get riled up with the pace and bounce on the Australian tracks. Akram advised the Pakistan players to focus on their line and length to produce breakthroughs.

Andrew Balbirnie to the fore as Ireland win Zimbabwe series

Andy Balbirnie's unbeaten 82 steered Ireland to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe via the DLS method in their third one-day international to wrap up a 2-0 series win.

"Lost Three ODIs As Captain...": KL Rahul's Honest Take On Win Over South Africa In 1st ODI

Following his side's eight-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI, Indian skipper KL Rahul said that it was finally great to have a win in the country after losing three ODIs as a captain last year. KL's men took a 1-0 lead in the series, beating South Africa by eight wickets in the first ODI at Johannesburg on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul and fifties by debutant Sai Sudarshan and Shreyas Iyer were the key highlights for Men in Blue.

A Look At Members Of '500 Club' In Test Cricket Bowling Following Nathan Lyon's Achievement

Iconic Australian spinner Nathan Lyon achieved the significant milestone of 500 wickets in Test cricket during the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Sunday. Lyon became the eighth bowler to reach this elite feat, joining the distinguished company of legendary players in the long-format cricket. During the match, Lyon claimed his 500th wicket by dismissing Faheem Ashraf leg-before-wicket for a mere five runs while Australia defended a target of 450. This accomplishment places Lyon alongside his compatriots, the late spin maestro Shane Warne and pace legend Glenn McGrath, who have also achieved the milestone of 500 Test wickets. Australia emerged victorious in the match by 360 runs, and Lyon concluded with combined bowling figures of 5/80 across both innings.

"KL Rahul Bhai Told Me...": Arshdeep Singh After Registering Five-Wicket Haul Against South Africa

Adjudged the 'Player of the Match' after leading India to a facile win over the Proteas with his maiden five-for in ODIs, speedster Arshdeep Singh said skipper KL Rahul backed him to come back strongly following a dip in his bowling form in the preceding T20Is. The left-arm paceman revealed that the skipper told him to aim for a five-for after he claimed two prized scalps in the second over.

Bangladesh Crush UAE To Win Maiden U19 Asia Cup

Wicketkeeper-batter Ashiqur Rahman Shibli continued his splendid run with a second century in five matches as Bangladesh crushed UAE by 195 runs to win the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. Opening the batting, Ashiqur smashed 12 fours and one six in his knock of 129 (149 balls) as Bangladesh posted 282/8 after hosts UAE opted to field. In reply, UAE surrendered meekly to fold up for 87 in 24.5 overs as Bangladesh clinched the eight-nation tournament with five wins from as many games.

"Did What He Was Paid To Do": Mitchell Johnson Aims Fresh Attack At David Warner

Not long after he launched a scathing attack at David Warner, Mitchell Johnson fired another salvo at the Australia opener despite his century in the first Test agaisnt Pakitan at Perth. Johnson, who earlier said that Warner 'doesn't warrant a hero's sendoff', feels things could've gone either way for Warner who recieved a lifeline ealry in the first innings, before going on to make a 164.

India surprised by Wanderers wicket in big win over S Africa - Rahul

India were surprised how helpful the Wanderers pitch was for their seamers in their eight-wicket victory in the first One-Day International against South Africa on Sunday, as captain KL Rahul said he thought it was his spinners who would win the day.

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"Don't Get Excited By...": Wasim Akram's Straightforward Advice To Pakistan Pacers

Andrew Balbirnie to the fore as Ireland win Zimbabwe series

"Lost Three ODIs As Captain...": KL Rahul's Honest Take On Win Over South Africa In 1st ODI

A Look At Members Of '500 Club' In Test Cricket Bowling Following Nathan Lyon's Achievement

"KL Rahul Bhai Told Me...": Arshdeep Singh After Registering Five-Wicket Haul Against South Africa

Bangladesh Crush UAE To Win Maiden U19 Asia Cup

"Did What He Was Paid To Do": Mitchell Johnson Aims Fresh Attack At David Warner

India surprised by Wanderers wicket in big win over S Africa - Rahul