NEW DELHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel showcased their batting prowess, scoring magnificent centuries to propel Pakistan to a commanding total of 448 for 6 declared against Bangladesh on the second day of the first Test match in Rawalpindi on Thursday.Rizwan’s unbeaten 171, his highest score in Test cricket and his third century in the…
NEW DELHI: On the second day of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, the hosts declared their innings at 448/6, with Mohammad Rizwan just 29 runs short of a double century. Rizwan remained unbeaten on 171 off 239 balls, partnering with vice-captain Saud Shakeel, who scored 141, to build a commanding position…
NEW DELHI: In a rare and exhilarating moment during the second day’s play of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan completed an all-run four, showcasing their agility and understanding at the crease. This unusual feat highlighted a dominant partnership that helped Pakistan reach 256/4 at lunch on…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently took a swipe at the International Cricket Council (ICC) after Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam retained his top spot in the ODI rankings. India’s rising star Shubman Gill, who has recently struggled for runs but still occupies the third spot in the rankings, also came under fire…
NEW DELHI: While Ravi Shastri, the former head coach of India, did not go so far as to label pacer Jasprit Bumrah a magician with the ball, he did mention that his two favorite moments from the T20 World Cup in the Americas were India’s ability to fend off Pakistan’s attack in the group stage…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh lashed out at a Pakistani journalist for comparing legendary India captain MS Dhoni with Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. Harbhajan, who played 103 Tests, 236 ODIs, and 28 T20Is for India between 1998 and 2016, slammed the journalist after he posted a photograph of Dhoni and Rizwan and asked…
NEW DELHI: Amid bashing from all quarters following their early T20 World Cup exit, Pakistan captain Babar Azam and star players Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi found some solace as former skipper Younis Khan called them Pakistan’s pride.Younis’ words of encouragement came at a time when the team was grappling with the fallout of…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed disappointment over the lack of support for the Pakistan team during the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. According to him, neither their fans nor former players were backing the team. Kaif acknowledged that Pakistan had not performed well in the tournament.The team, led by Babar Azam, was…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s top-order batter Mohammad Rizwan equalled India captain Rohit Sharma‘s remarkable record of most half-centuries as an opener in T20 internationals on Tuesday. Rizwan achieved the feat during Pakistan’s commanding seven-wicket triumph over Canada in the T20 World Cup encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points TablePakistan’s…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s batters finally delivered, securing a crucial seven-wicket victory over Canada in their must-win Group A match, giving their T20 World Cup campaign a significant boost on Tuesday.Opting to bowl first, Pakistan’s bowlers put on a cohesive performance, restricting Canada to a modest total of 106/7.In the chase, openers Mohammad Rizwan and captain…
