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After Fan Compares Haris Rauf With Shoaib Akhtar, Former Pakistan Captain Drops Shah Rukh Khan Reference

With the series tied at 2-2, the seven-match T20I series between Pakistan and England is all set for the a grand finish. The fourth T20I, which was the last in Karachi, saw Pakistan level the series with three games to go. With England needing 34 runs off the final three overs, Liam Dawson hit four fours and a six to all but seal the game for England. However, Rauf had other ideas as he dismissed Dawson and Olly Stone off consecutive deliveries to swing the match in Pakistan's favour.

Pakistan Pacer Naseem Shah Rushed To Hospital With Viral Infection

Pakistan's Naseem Shah will miss the fifth T20I against England in Lahore on Wednesday after the pacer was rushed to the hospital on the eve of the game with a severe viral infection. Naseem was set to to feature in the fifth T20I but the youngster had to hospitalised late Tuesday night after his health deteriorated. Although he is feeling better, his participation in the rest of the series is under doubt.

Watch What Happened When Babar Azam Took On Fiery Pakistan Pacer In Nets

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is one of the best batters in the world right now, while Naseem Shah is one of the most exciting young pacers going around. So what happened when the two squared off in the nets? Naturally, it was a fiery affair as the two sparred during a training session amid Pakistan's seven-match T20I series against England. In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board, Shah is seen bowling at Babar. The contest turned out to be a rather even one, with Babar just about edging out the youngster.

Pakistan "Don't Have Such A Finisher...": On Being Asked About Hardik Pandya, Shahid Afridi Says This

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi feels that the Pakistan cricket team needs a match-winning finisher like Hardik Pandya. When asked by a news anchor if he could see any match-winner down the order in the Pakistan batting line-up, Afridi admitted that the team lacks such a player. Afridi said that people were expecting players like Asif Ali or Khushdil to play that role for Pakistan but they both have been inconsistent with their performances. He added that even Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan lack consistency.

"They Should Not Embarrass Themselves": Younis Khan Urges PCB To Back Players Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022

Former Pakistan batter Younis Khan has urged the country's apex cricket board to back the players who are selected for the T20 World Cup 2022 that takes place in Australia in October-November. Pakistan, who are currently playing a 7-match series against England, have already announced their 15-member squad alongside three reserves for the mega event. However, the deadline set by ICC for the squad announcement is October 9. If the teams have to make changes after the deadline, it has to be sanctioned by ICC.

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.

Pak vs Eng 4th T20I: England Needed 5 Runs To Win Off 10 Balls, Then Haris Rauf Changed The Game. Watch

Pakistan scripted a 'Great Escape'on Sunday to level the 7-match hT20I series against England by winning the 4th T20I by a margin of 3 runs. Chasing a target of 167 runs, England looked to be in complete control when they needed 9 runs to win off 12 balls.

Watch: Pakistan Star Usman Qadir Pulls Off Stunner To Send Alex Hales Packing In 4th T20I

Pakistan and England played out a thriller in the fourth T20I at the National Stadium in Karachi, and in the end, it was Babar Azam's side that prevailed by three runs to level the seven-match series 2-2. The match had many ebbs and flows, but it was Haris Rauf who turned the complexion of the game as he took two wickets in the penultimate over, including the key scalp of Liam Dawson. However, one of the biggest highlights of the match came in the 2nd over of England's chase as Usman Qadir pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Alex Hales.

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After Fan Compares Haris Rauf With Shoaib Akhtar, Former Pakistan Captain Drops Shah Rukh Khan Reference

Pakistan Pacer Naseem Shah Rushed To Hospital With Viral Infection

Watch What Happened When Babar Azam Took On Fiery Pakistan Pacer In Nets

Pakistan "Don't Have Such A Finisher...": On Being Asked About Hardik Pandya, Shahid Afridi Says This

"They Should Not Embarrass Themselves": Younis Khan Urges PCB To Back Players Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022

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

Pak vs Eng 4th T20I: England Needed 5 Runs To Win Off 10 Balls, Then Haris Rauf Changed The Game. Watch

Watch: Pakistan Star Usman Qadir Pulls Off Stunner To Send Alex Hales Packing In 4th T20I