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Shoaib Akhtar Shares Epic Throwback Pic, Says '90s Were Fun "For So Many Reasons I Can't Give"

Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar used to bowl bullets when he was still playing, and now he fires some with his blunt analyses, mainly of his own team's performances. But he also knew how to have fun in his playing days, and still remembers how to continue doing so. On Saturday, Akhtar took to Twitter to share a gem of a throwback picture, where he can be seen in a striped shirt and high-waisted trousers, rolled up above his ankles, as he enjoyed the sea at a beach in Karachi.

England captain Heather Knight accuses India of 'lying' over controversial run-out

England women's captain Heather Knight has accused India of "lying" about giving tailender Charlie Dean warnings before her controversial run-out in the third one-day international between the sides.

India vs South Africa: Shahbaz, Shreyas Iyer Set To Be Included For T20Is, Shami Still Out With Covid - Report

Yet to recover from COVID-19, Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of India's three-match T20I series against South Africa, while Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed came in place of a rested Hardik Pandya. The series is starting September 28 in Thiruvananthapuram. With all-rounder Deepak Hooda also out of the series due to back spasm, the national selection committee is set to recall middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer for the South Africa series.

IND vs SA: India, South Africa Teams Reach Thiruvananthapuram Ahead Of First T20I

The Indian cricket team reached the city on Monday for the first T20 international match against South Africa to be held on September 28 at the Greenfield stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The team was given a rousing welcome at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport by fans and the Kerala Cricket Association. The South African team reached the state capital on Sunday and began practice on Monday. "Team India will reach the ground for the practice on September 27. They will practice from 5 PM to 8 PM. The South African team will practice on the ground from 1.00 PM to 4.00 PM," KCA said in a release.

India, South Africa teams reach Thiruvananthapuram for T20 match

The team was given a rousing welcome at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport by fans and the Kerala Cricket Association. The South African team reached the State capital on Sunday and began practice on Monday. "Team India will reach the ground for the practice on September 27.

Kate Cross wants 'wishy-washy' run-out rules to be made clearer

India pulled off a win against England on Saturday after all-rounder Deepti Sharma ran out Dean (47) for backing too far at the non-striker's end, reigniting an intense debate over the spirit of the game.

Rohit Sharma Backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar As India Look To Fix T20 Bowling

Improving India's bowling remains the team's focus ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup next month, skipper Rohit Sharma has said, adding that he backs seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to come out of a recent slump. India went past Aaron Finch's Australia by six wickets to clinch the three-match T20 series 2-1, and now host South Africa for a white-ball series starting Wednesday. The team's batsmen, including Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, have been in good form and shared a 104-run partnership to secure victory on Sunday, but the final-overs bowling has been a cause of worry.

Adam Gilchrist Backs Big Hitter To Be Part Of Australia's T20 World Cup Team

Australian cricket legends Adam Gilchrist and Mark Waugh believe Tim David must feature for the national team at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup but could not agree on the player he should replace. While David only scored 18 runs and two from the opening two matches of the three-match T20I series against India, the 26-year-old exhibited his top-class performance with a blistering half-century in the final game of that series in Hyderabad on Sunday. David smashed 54 runs in just 27 balls. His knock was decorated with four sixes and two fours.

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Shoaib Akhtar Shares Epic Throwback Pic, Says '90s Were Fun "For So Many Reasons I Can't Give"

England captain Heather Knight accuses India of 'lying' over controversial run-out

India vs South Africa: Shahbaz, Shreyas Iyer Set To Be Included For T20Is, Shami Still Out With Covid - Report

IND vs SA: India, South Africa Teams Reach Thiruvananthapuram Ahead Of First T20I

India, South Africa teams reach Thiruvananthapuram for T20 match

Kate Cross wants 'wishy-washy' run-out rules to be made clearer

Rohit Sharma Backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar As India Look To Fix T20 Bowling

Adam Gilchrist Backs Big Hitter To Be Part Of Australia's T20 World Cup Team