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David Warner in Draft for Inaugural Edition of The Hundred in England

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Australia star David Warner is on a list of more than 250 players vying for the seven remaining overseas places, in the draft for the inaugural edition of English cricket’s Hundred competition. ‘Virat Kohli Should Be Banned for 3 Tests, Chepauk Pitch Was an Embarrassment’ The 100 balls-per-side franchise competition was meant to have been … Read more David Warner in Draft for Inaugural Edition of The Hundred in England

Rahul climbs to second spot, Kohli remains at 7th in ICC T20I rankings for batsmen

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DUBAI: India’s KL Rahul moved up a place to second, while his captain Virat Kohli retained the seventh spot in the latest ICC men’s T20I rankings for batsmen released on Monday. With 816 rating points, Rahul is behind leader Dawid Malan (915) of England, while Kohli has 697 points in his kitty. Australia white-ball skipper … Read more Rahul climbs to second spot, Kohli remains at 7th in ICC T20I rankings for batsmen

3rd T20I: Pakistan beat South Africa by 4 wickets, win series 2-1 | Cricket News – Times of India

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LAHORE (Pakistan): Tail-ender Hasan Ali hit two sixes in the penultimate over to help Pakistan clinch the Twenty20 international series against South Africa with a four-wicket win in the third and final match in Lahore on Sunday. Hasan finished with a seven-ball 20 not out as Pakistan overhauled a 165-run target in 18.4 overs to … Read more 3rd T20I: Pakistan beat South Africa by 4 wickets, win series 2-1 | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan vs South Africa 2021: South Africa Wins Toss, Elects To Field In 1st T20

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Allrounder Mohammad Nawaz was recalled by Pakistan for the first time since 2018. Captain Babar Azam will open the innings with wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, which gave Pakistan a chance to include extra allrounder Nawaz along with Faheem Ashraf. The remaining two games in the three-match series will also be in Lahore this weekend. Lineups: Pakistan: … Read more Pakistan vs South Africa 2021: South Africa Wins Toss, Elects To Field In 1st T20

Debutant Nauman Ali displayed his first-class experience, says Babar Azam | Cricket News – Times of India

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KARACHI: After registering a seven-wicket win over South Africa in the first Test, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday applauded Fawad Alam and Azhar Ali for scoring runs and added that debutant Nauman Ali displayed his first-class experience on the international stage. Nauman made a memorable debut for Pakistan as he picked seven wickets, including … Read more Debutant Nauman Ali displayed his first-class experience, says Babar Azam | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retain top two positions in ICC ODI rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

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DUBAI: India captain Virat Kohli and senior batsman Rohit Sharma retained their number one and two position respectively in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen, while pacer Jasprit Bumrah remained at the third spot in the bowler’s list. Kohli, who had scored 89 and 63 against Australia in his last two ODI appearances, has 870 … Read more Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retain top two positions in ICC ODI rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

Babar Azam hopes to counter tough Proteas in own conditions | Cricket News – Times of India

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KARACHI: Babar Azam will make his Test captaincy debut on Tuesday against a tough South Africa team that is touring Pakistan for the first time in more than 13 years. Azam has recovered from a thumb injury that kept him out of the two-Test series in New Zealand, which Pakistan lost 2-0. “I missed the … Read more Babar Azam hopes to counter tough Proteas in own conditions | Cricket News – Times of India

Du Plessis says bubble life is not sustainable for players | Cricket News – Times of India

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ISLAMABAD: South African cricketer Faf du Plessis believes spending months in a bio-secure bubble could soon become a major challenge for players. “We understand that this is a very tough season and a tough challenge for a lot of people out there, but if it’s back-to-back-to back bubble life, things would become a big challenge,” … Read more Du Plessis says bubble life is not sustainable for players | Cricket News – Times of India

Lahore court orders police to register FIR against Babar Azam on sexual exploitation complaint | Cricket News – Times of India

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KARACHI: Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam on Thursday found himself in a difficult situation after an additional sessions court in Lahore ordered the police to register an FIR and file a case against him on a sexual exploitation complaint. The complainant, Hamiza Mukhtar from Lahore has alleged that the cricketer had sexually exploited her, forced … Read more Lahore court orders police to register FIR against Babar Azam on sexual exploitation complaint | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan to announce initial 20-member squad for home Test series against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

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KARACHI: Pakistan cricket’s new chief selector Muhammad Wasim will on Friday announce an initial 20-member squad for the home Test series against South Africa starting on January 26. Wasim said the squad will be reduced to 16 players after a week. “I have been consulting captain Babar Azam, head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and the head coaches … Read more Pakistan to announce initial 20-member squad for home Test series against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India