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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates 1st T20I

ZIM vs AFG Live Score Updates 1st T20I: Zimbabwe take on Afghanistan in the 1st T20I of a three-match series in Harare on Wednesday. After losing both the T20I and ODI series' to Pakistan, the hosts will be aiming to change their fortunes against the Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan. The visitors, on the other hand, come into the series on the back of a 2-1 ODI series triumph over Bangladesh in the UAE. Afghanistan spinners will look to bank on their experience, especially considering Zimbabwe's recent struggles in the series against Pakistan. (Live Scorecard)

Delhi Capitals Star Replaces Joe Root As No. 1 Test Batter; Jasprit Bumrah Remains Firm On Top Among Bowlers

Charismatic England batter Joe Root's reign at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings ended on Wednesday with compatriot Harry Brook taking the No.1 spot, while India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Ravindra Jadeja held on to their top positions in the bowlers' and all-rounders' charts respectively in the longest format. Brook, 25, overtook Root following his eighth Test century against New Zealand in Wellington last week, with the right-handed player now enjoying a slender one-point advantage over his more experienced teammate at the top of the latest ICC rankings.

"Wouldn't Have Expected...": Ex-India Coach Ravi Shastri's Verdict On Mohammed Siraj's Attitude

Amid widespread criticism regarding his temperament, India pacer Mohammed Siraj has received the support of his former coach Ravi Shastri. Siraj was involved in a verbal spat with Australia batter Travis Head during the second Test in Adelaide. Siraj came through under the coaching of Shastri, and the latter has now stated that he would want his fast bowlers to have that fire within them. Shastri, who created an aggressive approach for Team India alongside then-captain Virat Kohli, suggested that the philosophy should be to 'give it back as good as you get'.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming: Zimbabwe will be hosting Afghanistan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Wednesday in Harare. Zimbabwe will be coming to this series after facing 1-2 defeat against Pakistan in a T20I series. They will now be playing to clinch the T20Is against the mighty Afghanistan, who are currently one of the strongest teams. Known for their aggressive batting and lethal bowling, facing Afghanistan will be daunting task for Zimbabwe.

"Seniors Hiding Behind Youngsters": Pakistan Cricketer Rips Into Mohammad Rizwan And Co

Pakistan men's cricket team faced yet another setback after they lost the first T20I of the three-match series against South Africa on Tuesday. Playing in Durban, the Proteas posted a whopping total of 183/9 after opting to bat. This total came as a shock because at one stage, South Africa were struggling at 71/4. However, David Miller's massive knock of 82 off 40 balls propelled the hosts to a good total. In reply, Pakistan put up a great fight but only managed to score 172/8 and lost the game by 11 runs.

Big Drop For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In ICC Rankings. India Captain Out Of Top 30

Star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been hit hard in the latest ICC Test ranking for batters. In the aftermath of India's humiliating 10-wicket loss to Australia in the Adelaide pink-ball Test last week, Kohli and Rohit endured massive drops after the latest update on Wednesday. While Kohli dropped six spots to the 20th spot, Rohit is out of the top 30 as he currently sits on the 31st spot after losing five places. Kohli, who seemed to regain his mojo after slamming his 30th century in the Perth Test, looked out of colour in Adelaide, managing scores of 7 and 11 last week.

"Drop Him Permanently": Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan Slammed By Fans For Slow Innings vs SA

Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan played a knock of 74 off 62 balls in the first T20 against South Africa on Tuesday, in an innings that did not go down well amongst Pakistan fans. Pakistan crashed to defeat, failing to chase down a target of 184, falling short by 12 runs. Rizwan consumed more than half of the overs, batting at a strike rate of only 119.35. The innings drew the ire of fans on the internet, with some even calling for Rizwan to be dropped from the T20I setup.

Hardik Pandya Joined By Uncapped Indian Among 10 Most Searched Athletes In 2024. No Kohli, Rohit

As the year 2024 nears its conclusion, we look back at the top sporting moments that defined the last 12 months. For India, the T20 World Cup triumph was unarguably the biggest highlight while the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the shortest format also became a big talking point. However, when it comes to the list of the most-searched sports persons on Google across the globe, neither Virat nor Rohit made the cut. The only member of India's T20 World Cup-winning team who made it to the top 10 was Hardik Pandya.

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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates 1st T20I

Delhi Capitals Star Replaces Joe Root As No. 1 Test Batter; Jasprit Bumrah Remains Firm On Top Among Bowlers

"Wouldn't Have Expected...": Ex-India Coach Ravi Shastri's Verdict On Mohammed Siraj's Attitude

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

"Seniors Hiding Behind Youngsters": Pakistan Cricketer Rips Into Mohammad Rizwan And Co

Big Drop For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In ICC Rankings. India Captain Out Of Top 30

"Drop Him Permanently": Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan Slammed By Fans For Slow Innings vs SA

Hardik Pandya Joined By Uncapped Indian Among 10 Most Searched Athletes In 2024. No Kohli, Rohit