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"Targeted Because Of Me": Shahid Afridi On Out-Of-Favour Pakistan Batter

Out-of-favour Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad is eyeing a comeback in the national team. Shehzad, who last played for Pakistan in 2019, was dropped from the team after a lean patch with the bat, which was followed by a long-term injury that kept him out of the game. However, the 30-year-old has openly criticized the management and the former coaches for his downfall. Shehzad recently made an appearance during Pakistan's Samaa TV, where former captain Shahid Afridi was also part of the debate.

Watch: Fawad Alam And Babar Azam's Mix-Up Spells Calamity For Pakistan

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been in stunning form with the bat across formats, but on Thursday, he found himself involved in a horrendous mix-up that led to the run-out of teammate Fawad Alam. The incident happened on Day 5 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Galle International Stadium. Fawad Alam drove a ball towards mid-on and took off for a single, but Babar Azam at the non-striker's end was caught ball-watching, and when he realised Fawad was half-way down the pitch, he first looked to start off for the run but then sent his partner back.

Prabath Jayasuriya Stars Again As Sri Lanka Thrash Pakistan To Level Test Series

Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya grabbed five wickets as Sri Lanka thumped Pakistan by 246 runs in the second Test to end the series 1-1 on Thursday. Chasing a mammoth 508 for victory, tourists Pakistan were bowled out for 261 in the second session on day five with skipper Babar Azam hitting a valiant 81 in Galle. The 30-year-old Jayasuriya, a left-arm spinner, claimed his fourth five-wicket haul in just his third Test since making his debut against Australia earlier this month. Ramesh Mendis, who took five wickets with his off-spin in Pakistan's first innings, wiped off the tail with four more to trigger Sri Lankan celebrations.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva Century Puts Sri Lanka On Top At Stumps On Day 4

Sri Lankan century-maker Dhananjaya de Silva warned on Wednesday that they needed early Pakistan wickets on the final day of the second Test with bad weather looming. Tourists Pakistan, who are chasing a record 508 for victory in Galle or need to bat out three sessions for a draw, were 89-1 when bad light stopped play on day four. Left-handed opener Imam-ul-Haq was on 46 and skipper Babar Azam on 26. The arrival of rain confirmed a second consecutive early finish, keeping alive Pakistan's hopes of a draw -- and with it victory in the two-match series, which they lead 1-0.

Babar Azam Achieves Another High, Now Only Player To Be In Top-Three Across Formats

Babar Azam is currently one of the best batters across formats in world cricket. The Pakistan cricket team captain recently got praised by none other that former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting. "I saw him up close and personal a couple of years ago out here in a Test series against Australia and I said it then, I thought the sky was the limit for this guy as far as Test match batting (was concerned) and, if anything, he's probably got better and better in the last couple of years," Ponting said on the ICC Review. Now, Babar has achieved yet another high.

Watch: Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Hasnain's Toe-Crushing Yorker Rattles Batter In County Game

Mohammad Hasnain on Monday bowled a terrific yorker to dismiss Anuj Dal during Derbyshire's Division 2 County match against Worcestershire. Dal was batting on 55 runs off 111 balls when Hasnain cleaned him up with a peach of a delivery to end Derbyshire's first innings. The side got bundled out for 130 runs. Hasnain bowled the fuller-length delivery at a good pace with the ball angling inside. By the time the ball reached Dal, it swung outside sharply and rattled his stumps.

"Probably Got Better And Better": Ex-Australia Captain On Babar Azam

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has praised Pakistan captain Babar Azam for his batting. Ponting said that Babar has "got better and better" in the last couple of years. While lauding Babar and his progress in the batting department, Ponting also said that Pakistan's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia will be directly dependent on the right-handed batter's performance. He feels that the side cannot win the mega event in case Babar fails to perform with the bat.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Niroshan Dickwella, Fawad Alam Involved In Friendly Banter

Sri Lanka tightened its grip on the 2nd Test match on day 3 of the second Test match against Pakistan despite a spirited comeback by the touring team's bowlers. Pakistan were bowled out for 231 in their first innings with Ramesh Mendis picking up a fifer. This gave the hosts a sizeable first innings lead but the Pakistan bowlers picked up regular wickets to deny Sri Lanka a clear advantage yet.

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"Targeted Because Of Me": Shahid Afridi On Out-Of-Favour Pakistan Batter

Watch: Fawad Alam And Babar Azam's Mix-Up Spells Calamity For Pakistan

Prabath Jayasuriya Stars Again As Sri Lanka Thrash Pakistan To Level Test Series

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva Century Puts Sri Lanka On Top At Stumps On Day 4

Babar Azam Achieves Another High, Now Only Player To Be In Top-Three Across Formats

Watch: Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Hasnain's Toe-Crushing Yorker Rattles Batter In County Game

"Probably Got Better And Better": Ex-Australia Captain On Babar Azam

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Niroshan Dickwella, Fawad Alam Involved In Friendly Banter