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"If You Think Babar, Rizwan Have Been The Problem...": England's Great Reacts Post Duo's Record Stand

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan batted like rockstars against England on Thursday in the second T20I in Karachi. Pakistan skipper Azam hammered 110 not out for his second T20I hundred while Rizwan scored an undefeated 88 as the pair completed a chase of 200 in 19.3 overs at a packed National Stadium. With 1,929 runs together, the Azam-Rizwan partnership has become the most prolific in T20Is, beating Indian stars Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma's record of 1,743 in 51 matches. Azam and Rizwan have achieved the record in just 36 games. Pakistan's 10-wicket win levelled the seven-match series at 1-1 after England won the first game by six wickets, also in Karachi on Tuesday.

In-form Rajat Patidar in focus ahead of 2nd India ‘A’-NZ ‘A’ one-dayer

Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants followed by an innings of 58 in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals made many take notice of his splendid timing and big match temperament. Subsequently, the 29-year-old from Indore switched to red-ball format for Madhya Pradesh with scores of 85 and 79 in the Ranji Trophy knockouts against Punjab and Bengal respectively. If that wasn’t enough, Rajat scored 122 and 30* in the Ranji final against Mumbai.

Watch: Jhulan Goswami Gets A Guard Of Honour From England Players In Farewell Match

Legendary India pacer Jhulan Goswami received a huge round of applause as she stepped out to bat for one last time in international cricket at Lord's on Saturday. The veteran seamer had already announced that India's third ODI vs England in London would be her farewell match. Not only the crowd at the iconic venue, but also the England players gave her a grand reception as they lined up to give her a guard of honour. India all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who was at the crease when Goswami came out to bat, also joined the England players in giving her a guard of honour..

Watch: Pakistan Pacer Gives Harry Brook A Hug After Bouncer Gets Stuck In England Batter's Helmet

Cricket matches often become fierce contests, especially when a fast-bowler is serving up quick, angry deliveries. However, even in the most competitive of matches, there are moments of sportsmanship that shine through and remind the world what sport is all about. During the third T20I between Pakistan and England in Karachi, Harry Brook was on song after the visitors were put in to bat, but during his knock he was struck on the helmet by a bouncer from pacer Haris Rauf. It was a sharp, quick short delivery and it got stuck in Brook's grill.

CAB planning to name a stand after Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens: Avishek Dalmiya

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya on Saturday announced that the organisation is planning to name a stand at the Eden Gardens after legendary India pacer Jhulan Goswami, subject to the approval of apex council. Dalmiya's comments come when the CAB, in one of its kind honouring, is organising the live telecast of Jhulan's last international match, against England at Lord's, at an Inox auditorium on Elgin Road in Kolkata before 170 budding women cricketers, CAB members and office bearers. Considered as one of the greatest cricketers to have ever played the game, Jhulan, currently the leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket with 353 scalps, made her India debut through an ODI in January 2002 against England in Chennai.

She would spit fire even while bowling at me in nets: Mithali Raj pays tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan Goswami

India's finest ever batter Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, on Saturday welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club. Having shared the dressing room for close to two decades, Mithali and Jhulan saw the massive growth of women's cricket in India, shared many memorable wins and also some heartbreaking losses.

Jhulan Goswami "Spit Fire" Even While Bowling In The Nets: Mithali Raj

Jhulan Goswami's commitment to the game was such that she would "spit fire" even while bowling in the nets, and at the receiving end of it often was her longtime teammate and captain, Mithali Raj. India's finest ever batter Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, on Saturday welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club. Having shared the dressing room for close to two decades, Mithali and Jhulan saw the massive growth of women's cricket in India, shared many memorable wins and also some heartbreaking losses.

Jhulan Goswami joins Harmanpreet Kaur at toss in farewell game

Harmanpreet and Jhulan came for the toss together and stood alongside England captain Amy Jones.

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"If You Think Babar, Rizwan Have Been The Problem...": England's Great Reacts Post Duo's Record Stand

In-form Rajat Patidar in focus ahead of 2nd India ‘A’-NZ ‘A’ one-dayer

Watch: Jhulan Goswami Gets A Guard Of Honour From England Players In Farewell Match

Watch: Pakistan Pacer Gives Harry Brook A Hug After Bouncer Gets Stuck In England Batter's Helmet

CAB planning to name a stand after Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens: Avishek Dalmiya

She would spit fire even while bowling at me in nets: Mithali Raj pays tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami "Spit Fire" Even While Bowling In The Nets: Mithali Raj

Jhulan Goswami joins Harmanpreet Kaur at toss in farewell game