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"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.

West Indies Pacer, Who Went Unsold In IPL Auction, Fined By ICC. The Reason Is...

West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph was fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against Bangladesh in St Kitts. According to a release from ICC on Tuesday, Joseph was found to have violated Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the "use of an audible obscenity." The incident took place before the start of play, when Joseph used offensive and abusive language during an exchange with the fourth umpire. The umpire had asked Joseph to avoid stepping onto the pitch with his spikes on, which prompted the inappropriate language.

Losses, Legal Action, Alienation: PCB Sent Brutal Message Over Champions Trophy Withdrawal Threat

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face revenue losses, lawsuits and risk alienation from the cricket world if it decides to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy as deadlock persists with governing body ICC over the mode of organising the 50-over event scheduled in February-March. A senior cricket administrator who is well versed with the organisation ICC events told PTI on Wednesday that it would not be an easy decision for the PCB to not play in the Champions Trophy if their Hybrid Model formula is not accepted in its entirety by the ICC and Board of Control for Cricket in India.

David Miller And George Linde Take South Africa To Win Over Pakistan

A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took South Africa to an 11-run win in the first T20I century against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Friday. Miller slammed 82 off 40 balls with four fours and eight sixes and Linde hit a rapid 48 in a South African total of 183 for nine. Left-arm spinner Linde followed up by taking four for 21. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hit 74 and his team were still in with a chance of winning until he was caught off the second ball of the final over.

"Virat Kohli Ki Kamzori...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Advice Ahead Of 3rd Test

Former India cricketer-turned-pundit Mohammad Kaif has advised Team India to take inspiration from the way Australia targeted Virat Kohli's weakness in their own plans to get Travis Head out cheaply. Kaif stated that even a player like Scott Boland - who isn't a regular in the Australia first XI - knew exactly that Kohli's weaknesses can be targeted by bowling in the outside off-stump region. Similarly, Kaif said that India should also be able to target Travis Head's weakness in playing balls outside the off-stump.

After Rohit's Press Conference Remarks, Mohammed Shami Not Flying To Australia Anytime Soon: Report

With the Indian team in desperate need of bowling reinforcements in Australia, the wait for veteran pacer Mohammed Shami to join the team continues. It looked like Shami could be ready to feature in the final two Tests of the series but his fitness concerns have prevented the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from flying him Down Under anytime soon. India captain Rohit Sharma was asked about Shami's status after the conclusion of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Rohit kept the door open for Shami but refused to give any timeline.

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...

Ace seamer Shaheen Afridi etched his name in the history book by becoming Pakistan's first bowler to take 100 wickets in each format of international cricket. In the first innings of the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban here on Tuesday night, Shaheen struck once in the powerplay, then in the middle phase and once towards the end to complete a three-wicket haul and arrive at the rare feat. With a three-wicket haul, Shaheen completed 100 T20I wickets and became the first Pakistan bowler to have 100 wickets in each format. Apart from T20Is, the 24-year-old left-arm seamer boasts 112 scalps in ODIs and 116 in Test cricket.

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"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

West Indies Pacer, Who Went Unsold In IPL Auction, Fined By ICC. The Reason Is...

Losses, Legal Action, Alienation: PCB Sent Brutal Message Over Champions Trophy Withdrawal Threat

David Miller And George Linde Take South Africa To Win Over Pakistan

"Virat Kohli Ki Kamzori...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Advice Ahead Of 3rd Test

After Rohit's Press Conference Remarks, Mohammed Shami Not Flying To Australia Anytime Soon: Report

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...