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Pakistan vs England 6th T20I: Swashbuckling Phil Salt spices up England's series-levelling win

The England opener clobbered three sixes and 13 fours in the third fastest half century by an England batter in the shorter format to help his team chase down a target of 170 in just 14.3 overs. Salt's fiery knock overshadowed Babar Azam's 59-ball 87 not out that lifted the home team to 169-6 and saw Pakistan skipper equalling India star Virat Kohli's record of the fastest man to 3,000 runs in cricket's shortest format. England's victory tied the seven-match series 3-3 with an intriguing final match in Lahore on Sunday.

India vs South Africa: Indian pacers look to impress in Jasprit Bumrah's absence as Guwahati gears up for 2nd T20I

Umesh Yadav, bowled their hearts out at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati ahead of the second match on Sunday. Bumrah, in all likelihood, is set to miss the upcoming T20 World Cup Down Under and that possibility was enough to add extra fuel to the pace duo’s efforts in hot and humid condition. Not in the original squad for the big-ticket event, Siraj and Yadav breathed fire at the nets during an optional practice session on Friday.

Watch: MS Dhoni Shows Off His Golf Skills In Kapil Dev's Tournament

MS Dhoni tried his hands at the game of golf on Friday. The former India captain was invited by legendary cricketer Kapil Dev on the latter's golf tournament - 'Kapil Dev - Grant Thornton Invitational 2022'. The event shared a video on social media in which Dhoni could be seen playing golf. What made it all look more exciting was the fact that Dhoni used his batting calibre on the golf course. The wicketkeeper-batter swung the golf stick to take a shot in a similar manner as he does during his batting while trying to go for big hits.

"That Perhaps Stoked Anger In Me": How Family's Lack Of Belief Motivated A Young Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah, since making his international debut in a T20I series in Australia in early 2016, has gone on to become the leader of India's pace attack across all formats. With his unorthodox action, Bumrah has only grown in skill and stature, adding new tricks to his repertoire. Rising to prominence with his yorker, Bumrah has also developed a mean yorker as well as the ability to swing the ball both ways. But what pushed him as a youngster to go on to become on of the world's best pacers?

Pakistan vs England: Babar Azam Equals Virat Kohli For Big T20I Milestone, Joins Elusive List

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam may have had a poor Asia Cup, but he has found his mojo again in the seven-match T20I series against England. On Friday, the 27-year-old became the joint-fastest player to reach 3000 runs in T20Is, drawing level with Indian batting icon Virat Kohli. Both players reached the milestone in 81 innings. In the process, he also overtook Ireland's Paul Stirling to become the fourth-highest run-scorer in the format. He is only behind Rohit Sharma, Kohli and New Zealand's Martin Guptill.

Swashbuckling Salt spices up England's series-levelling T20I win

Phil Salt smashed a robust career-best 41-ball 88 not out to help England thrash Pakistan by eight wickets in the sixth Twenty20 international in Lahore on Friday.

PAK vs ENG, 6th T20I: Swashbuckling Philip Salt Spices Up England's Series-Levelling Win Against Pakistan

Phil Salt smashed a robust career-best 41-ball 88 not out to help England thrash Pakistan by eight wickets in the sixth Twenty20 international in Lahore on Friday. The England opener clobbered three sixes and 13 fours in the third fastest half century by an England batter in the shorter format to help his team chase down a target of 170 in just 14.3 overs. Salt's fiery knock overshadowed Babar Azam's 59-ball 87 not out that lifted the home team to 169-6 and saw Pakistan skipper equalling India star Virat Kohli's record of the fastest man to 3,000 runs in cricket's shortest format.

"Fingers Crossed": Sourav Ganguly On Jasprit Bumrah's Chances Of Playing T20 World Cup

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah suffered a back injury on the eve of the first T20I against South Africa, which has now raised doubts over his participation in the T20 World Cup in Australia. With less than a month left for India's opening game of the tournament against arch-rivals Pakistan, it seems highly unlikely that the star pacer will recover in time for the tournament. Bumrah will miss the remaining T20I games agaisnt South Africa, but the BCCI has not confirmed anything regarding his participation at the showpiece event.

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Pakistan vs England 6th T20I: Swashbuckling Phil Salt spices up England's series-levelling win

India vs South Africa: Indian pacers look to impress in Jasprit Bumrah's absence as Guwahati gears up for 2nd T20I

Watch: MS Dhoni Shows Off His Golf Skills In Kapil Dev's Tournament

"That Perhaps Stoked Anger In Me": How Family's Lack Of Belief Motivated A Young Jasprit Bumrah

Pakistan vs England: Babar Azam Equals Virat Kohli For Big T20I Milestone, Joins Elusive List

Swashbuckling Salt spices up England's series-levelling T20I win

PAK vs ENG, 6th T20I: Swashbuckling Philip Salt Spices Up England's Series-Levelling Win Against Pakistan

"Fingers Crossed": Sourav Ganguly On Jasprit Bumrah's Chances Of Playing T20 World Cup