‘Bowling average 100 ki aur batting average 9 ki’: Wasim Akram on Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

Wasim Akram. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan selectors on Friday named the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy scheduled to start from February 19.Pakistan brought back top-order batter Fakhar Zaman while Saim Ayub missed out due to injury.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!A viral video doing the rounds…

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Noman Ali scripts history, becomes first Pakistani spinner to take hat-trick in Test cricket – WATCH | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Noman Ali etched his name in history as Pakistan’s first spinner to claim a Test cricket hat trick. The 38-year-old achieved the milestone on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at Multan Cricket Stadium.Noman struck in the 12th over, dismissing Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair in…

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Does Indian cricket have the depth to fill Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s void? Former Australia batter answers – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DLEHI: According to former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup champion Darren Lehmann, Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will continue to be in good health even if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to quit….

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Watch: Pakistan boy imitates Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling action | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah‘s unique bowling action has inspired many aspiring cricketers worldwide, including in Pakistan. Due to his unconventional, slingy action and exceptional ability to bowl yorkers, several young bowlers in Pakistan have attempted to replicate his style.In Pakistan’s domestic cricket and street cricket (“tape-ball cricket”), it is common to see…

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‘I haven’t seen an Asian team…’: Wasim Akram lauds India for Perth victory against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India swept past Australia for a dominant 295-run win in the first Test in Perth last Monday, wrapping up the match with more than a day to spare.The visitors came into the opening match under pressure after their first home series loss in 12 years, against New Zealand, defeated 0-3.Border-Gavaskar TrophyBut the Jasprit…

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WATCH: Wasim Akram explains why Jasprit Bumrah is a terror with the ball | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Arguably the greatest fast bowler in the history of cricket, Wasim Akram‘s influence extends beyond his records. The former Pakistani cricketer and captain has inspired generations of fast bowlers globally, especially in Pakistan, where his reverse swing mastery set a template for many bowlers. After retiring as one of the greats of the…

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Historic! Jasprit Bumrah equals legendary Kapil Dev’s record with fifer in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah and Kapil Dev (Photo Credits: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India pacer and stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah has once again etched his name in the history books, achieving his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket on Saturday during the first Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With this, Bumrah has become the joint-highest…

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‘World’s best bowler’: Wasim Akram screams in commentary box to laud Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s devastating spell on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia in Perth left former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram in awe.While commentating during the match, the fast bowling legend was so impressed that he nearly jumped from his seat and referred to Bumrah as the “best fast bowler” in the world.“He…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins on pacer-captains: ‘Hopefully it’ll start a trend’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Pat Cummins of Australia and Jasprit Bumrah of India pose with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Nasty, abusive, fiery. The adjectives you presume are usually not pleasant when you type the words ‘fast’ and ‘bowler’ next to each other. Some even label them as ‘dumb’, or people with short fuses. When it…

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‘Aussie Aussie Aussie… Moye Moye Moye’: Pakistan cricketing fraternity trolls Australia after historic series win | Cricket News – Times of India

Australian players walk off the pitch after their loss to Pakistan during their one-day international cricket match in Perth, Australia (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s historic series win against Australia on their home turf has triggered an outpouring of jubilation and pride among Pakistani cricket fans and former players alike. Securing a 2-1 victory in…

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