How late bloomer Mehdi Khalil became Lebanon’s ‘Mountain’ between the posts
Mehdi Khalil was a late bloomer. At the age of 22, he was working in a clothes shop and playing football just for fun; a full-time career in the sport seemed a world away.
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Pakistan "Koi Match Na Jeete...": Ex-Star's Baffling Remedy After Cricket World Cup Poor Show
The Pakistan Cricket team at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 is going through a tough phase. Three losses in a row at the Cricket World Cup in India has left the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team on the brink of exit. In five matches, 1992 World Cup champions Pakistan have lost three and faces almost a must-win situation in their remaining four matches. They next face South Africa on Friday. Former stars have been bashing Pakistan cricket team after their latest defeat against Afghanistan.
England vs Sri Lanka Live Score, World Cup 2023: Jonny Bairstow Steady But England Go 2 Down vs Sri Lanka
England vs Sri Lanka, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates: England have lost their second wicket against Sri Lanka. Currently, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes are standing unbeaten at the crease for one-down England. On the other hand, Sri Lanka bowlers are aiming for some quick breakthroughs, in order to get an upper hand in the game. Earlier, England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Thursday in Bengaluru. The defending champions have two points from four matches, similar to their opponents, and are ninth on the table. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
How Under-Fire Pakistan Can Qualify For Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals: Explained
Pakistan find themselves in a spot of bother at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 as the tournament heads into the second half. The 1992 champions have struggled for consistency despite getting a good start and as it stands, their future in the tournament remains uncertain. Pakistan won their opening match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad, before completing a World Cup-record run chase against Sri Lanka at the same venue. However, the tables started turning once they headed to Ahmedabad to face hosts India.
"Twisted My Words, Called Me Traitor": Ex-Pakistan Star On His 'Virat Kohl Advice To Babar Azam
Following his side's disappointing defeat to Afghanistan in the World Cup, Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been on the receiving end of some harsh criticism from several current and former players. Afghanistan defeated Pakistan by eight wickets on Monday, their first win over Pakistan in One-Day Internationals. The defeat has been a hard pill to swallow for current and former Pakistan players. While some have suggested that Babar is a clueless, others have urged that the star batter should quit captaincy.
World Cup 2023 - "Will Make Decisions...": On Babar Azam's Captaincy, Pakistan Board Drops Major Hint
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday hinted that skipper Babar Azam's captaincy could be on the line if the team's campaign in the ongoing World Cup fails. Pakistan are in a must-win situation against a marauding South Africa in Chennai on Friday and a loss will virtually end their hopes of progressing to the semifinals, as they have suffered three consecutive defeats in five matches so far.
"I Took 40 Balls To Get Off The Mark, Glenn Maxwell Hit A Ton": Sunil Gavaskar's Ultimate Tribute On Fiery Cricket World Cup Knock
Glenn Maxwell re-wrote history books on Wednesday as the Australian cricket team star slammed a century in 40 balls against Netherlands. No one has reached the triple figure in ODI Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in lesser balls. Glenn Maxwell broke Aiden Markram's record of a 49-ball ton. The South African star had achieved the feat a few days ago at the Cricket World Cup 2023. Glenn Maxwell's innings was laden with eight sixes and nine fours. Maxwell reached the fifty run mark in 27 balls and then took just 13 more balls to reach the triple figure mark.
No Mohammed Shami? This Star Likely To Play World Cup Game vs England In Hardik Pandya's Absence, Claims Report
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely to miss India's next two World Cup matches as he is yet to recover from his ankle injury that left him unavailable last week. India play against defending champions England on October 29 in Lucknow and take on Sri Lanka in Mumbai on November 2, and Pandya is almost sure to miss both the games. He could also miss a potential third match against South Africa in Kolkata on November 5. (World Cup 2023 points table)