Ashwin shocked the world earlier this week, announcing his retirement from international cricket effective immediately after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Brisbane. He revealed his decision during the post-match press conference after the rain-affected third Test concluded in a draw, expressing gratitude for his journey with the Indian cricket team. […]
Chasing a target of 330 at Newlands, South Africa was bundled out for 248 in 43.1 overs with Naseem Shah taking the final wicket of Klaasen. The right-handed batter waged a lone war against a dominant Pakistan bowling attack, hitting 97 runs from 74 balls with the help of eight boundaries and four sixes. Tony […]
In a statement issued by the PM Office, the prime minister praised the team’s efforts, saying, “The team’s success in the ODI series is a result of their tireless efforts and ability to learn from their mistakes.” PM Shehbaz expressed hope that in the upcoming matches especially in the ICC Champion Trophy 2025, the team […]
Maharaj suffered a groin strain just before the first ODI against Pakistan on Tuesday and was replaced by all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo in South Africa’s Playing XI. Following the injury, Maharaj underwent a series of scans to evaluate the extent of the damage. The results confirmed that he is dealing with a left adductor strain. Watch […]
The above-mentioned match was played on Tuesday, 17 December, during which Musa violated article 2.5 of the PCB Code of Conduct which says, “any language, action or gesture used by a Player and directed towards a batter upon his/her dismissal which has the potential to provoke an aggressive reaction.” The incident took place when Musa […]
Santner has taken over the captaincy from Kane Williamson, the star batter who stepped down from the position following the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 held in June. The 32-year-old left-arm spinner has prior experience leading New Zealand, having captained the side in 24 T20Is and four ODIs. However, his first series as the full-time […]
The duo’s conversation, filled with comedy and advice during the tense chase against the Proteas, is going viral on social media. From discussing how many balls were left in the over to debating singles, Naseem Shah’s constant chatter with his vice-captain Salman Ali Agha, who was playing a solid knock, was caught by the stump […]
Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub will open the innings for Pakistan, while star batter Babar Azam, who rested during the ODI series against Zimbabwe, has returned to his usual number three spot. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, and Muhammad Irfan Khan will follow in the subsequent batting positions. Abrar Ahmed, who made […]
Led by wicket-keeping batter Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan side will look to take a lead in the three-match series as the action will be shifted to Cape Town and Johannesburg for the second and third matches respectively on December 19 and 22. The two teams are set to face off in the first game at […]
He claimed the prestigious award after beating off stiff competition from Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and South African pacer Marco Jansen. Haris Rauf played a key role in Pakistan’s historic ODI series victory against Australia last month, their first series win Down Under since 2002. The right-arm fast bowler was the standout performer, taking […]
