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Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Approves Rs 1 Million For Saqlain Mushtaq's Knee Treatment

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has sanctioned one million rupees for the national team head coach Saqlain Mushtaq's knee treatment. According to a report in the 'Daily Jang' newspaper, Ramiz decided to release the amount immediately after the national team doctor Najeeb Soomro sent in a request to him that one million rupees be provided for the treatment of a chronic knee problem that Saqlain had been facing for a while now. The amount was sought while the team was in the Netherlands recently for an ODI series and where Saqlain sought some treatment.

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.

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.

"We Blindly Trust Each Other": Mohammad Rizwan On Batting With Babar Azam

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and fellow opener Mohammad Rizwan have formed a formidable partnership at the top of the order, and on Thursday, they stitched the highest ever partnership for any team in a chase in a T20I as they hit 203 runs against England in the 2nd T20I in Karachi. They beat their own record of a 197-run stand in a chase against South Africa. After the match, the two spoke to Pakistan Cricket Board about their partnership and what makes them tick.

Who's "More Important" In Babar Azam-Mohammad Rizwan Partnership? Former India Batter Answers

Openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, put on a record partnership as Pakistan defeated England in the second match of the seven-match T20I series on Thursday at National Stadium in Karachi. Babar anchored the Pakistan chase with an unbeaten 110 from 66 balls, while Rizwan played complemented him with an unbeaten 88 off just 51 balls. Chasing a target of 200, Babar and Rizwan took the home with three balls to spare. While Rizwan has been in top form for the team, Babar's form had slightly dipped during the Asia Cup.

Pakistan Pacer Shahnawaz Dahani's Unique Celebration Goes Viral On Social Media. Watch

Pakistan made a stunning comeback in the 7-match T20I series against England on Thursday night with an emphatic 10-wicket win at the National Stadium in Karachi. The victory was set up by Pakistan's 'Captain Marvellous'Babar Azam, who scored an unbeaten 110 and his deputy Mohammad Rizwan, who remained not out on 88. The duo put up a record-breaking partnership of 203 runs to chase down the 200-run total.

"Itne Selfish Players...": Shaheen Afridi's Sacastic Dig At Critics Of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan had a ball on Thursday night as the duo tore into the England bowing attack to help their side chase down a 200-run target in the second T20I with 10 wickets in hand and three balls to spare. The match at National Stadium, Karachi also saw the duo stitching a record 203-run partnership - highest in a T20I chase. After the performance of the two players, Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi took a sarcastic dig at the critics of the openers.

Ex-Pakistan Captain Shahid Afridi Admits To Tampering Pitch In 2005, Says "It Was A Mistake"

Former Pakistan cricket team Shahid Afridi has accepted that he tampered the Faisalabad pitch during a Test match against England in 2005. Afridi, who was well known for his big-hitting as well as spin bowling, said that he was frustrated with the pitch which led to the action. He also added that ex-Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik knew and encouraged him in the plan.

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Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Approves Rs 1 Million For Saqlain Mushtaq's Knee Treatment

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

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

"We Blindly Trust Each Other": Mohammad Rizwan On Batting With Babar Azam

Who's "More Important" In Babar Azam-Mohammad Rizwan Partnership? Former India Batter Answers

Pakistan Pacer Shahnawaz Dahani's Unique Celebration Goes Viral On Social Media. Watch

"Itne Selfish Players...": Shaheen Afridi's Sacastic Dig At Critics Of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Ex-Pakistan Captain Shahid Afridi Admits To Tampering Pitch In 2005, Says "It Was A Mistake"