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Naseem Shah Returns To Pakistan Test Squad For Two-match Series Against Bangladesh
Pakistan Cricket Board: Fast bowler Naseem Shah returns to the Pakistan Test squad after a 13-month hiatus, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, while unveiling a 17-member squad for the two-match home series against Bangladesh.
Captained by Shan Masood, Pakistan will play its first Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from August 21-25, followed by the second game happening from August 30 to September 3 in Karachi.
The selectors have appointed Saud Shakeel as the new vice-captain of Pakistan, replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi. PCB said the decision is part of a broader strategy by the selectors to manage Afridi’s workload over a packed schedule till April next year, where Pakistan will play nine Tests, 14 T20Is, and at least 17 ODIs.
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Shaheen Afridi Is Likely To Miss Bangladesh Tests Due To Birth Of His First Child
T20 World Cup: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi is likely to miss the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh due to the birth of his first child with his wife Ansha Afridi.
Coming From Gilgit-Baltistan, Riazat Ali Shah Eager To Leave A Mark For Uganda At The T20 World Cup
Aziz Damani Sports Club: With its mesmerizing mountain peaks and countless glaciers, the Gilgit-Baltistan region in northern Pakistan has gained a reputation for its natural beauty. However, the scenic beauty surrounding him failed to captivate Riazat Ali Shah's attention, as he developed a powerful love for cricket.
My Philosophy Is - Don’t Try To Be Something That You're Not: Gillespie On Pakistan Test Coach Role
World Test Championship: Jason Gillespie, the former Australia fast-bowler, said his philosophy as Pakistan’s new Test coach will be to not try to be something which the side isn’t and play a style of cricket in the longer format which suits them the most.
'Frankly, It Made Me Laugh', Ashwin Reacts To Vaughan's ‘India Is An Underachieving Team’ Remark
New Delhi: Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has hit back at former England captain Michael Vaughan's remark of labelling Team India as an "underachieving side", saying such a comment 'made him laugh' considering how well India have done in world cricket, especially in the Test format.
Shan Masood Calls For 'country-wide Search' To Find David Warner's Stolen Cap
Sydney Cricket Ground: Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood has urged the Australian government for a "country-wide search" after David Warner in an emotional plea on social media revealed that his 'Baggy Green' cap had been stolen.
I Actually Had Lord's Pencilled In As My Last Test, Reveals David Warner Ahead Of Sydney Farewell
World Test Championship: Ahead of the final Test match of his career against Pakistan starting on January 3, left-handed opener David Warner revealed he prepared to end his career in the longer format after the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Michael Vaughan Calls India As Most ‘underachieving’ Team, Says ‘they Don’t Win Anything’
Boxing Day Test: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has called India as the most 'underachieving' team in the cricketing world, saying that despite all the talent and resources at their disposal, 'they don't win anything'.
Haris Rauf Should Have Been Part Of Pakistan Test Squad Against Aus, Says Shahid Afridi
After Haris Rauf: After Haris Rauf pulled himself out of the Pakistan Test squad against Australia drew concern to many former Pakistani cricketers, now another voice weighing in with former all-rounder Shahid Afridi emphasising the fast bowler "should have been a part of the side."
PCB Appoints Yasir Arafat As High-Performance Coach For NZ T20I Series
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Former Test all-rounder Yasir Arafat has been appointed as the High-Performance Coach of the Pakistan cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.
Red Ball Is Still Top Of The Tree For Me, Says Mitchell Starc Despite Record-breaking IPL Deal
Kolkata Knight Riders: Despite Australia’s fast-bowling spearhead Mitchell Starc becoming IPL's most expensive player ever with a whopping payday of INR 24.75 crores at the recent auction, the left-arm pacer insisted that playing red-ball cricket is still his top priority.
ODI Cricket Is Just ‘too Long’, Should Be Reduced To 40 Overs: Wasim Akram
ODI World Cup: Legendary Pakistan fast-bowler Wasim Akram believes that ODI cricket is just ‘too long’ as the 50-over format in its current form and wants for it to be reduced to 40 overs. Pakistan finished at fifth place in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup and aren’t scheduled to play a 50-over game till November 2024.
Shaheen Afridi Named Pakistan Vice-captain For Australia Tests
Shaheen Shah Afridi: Pace sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi was on Wednesday appointed vice-captain of the Pakistan Test team for the series against Australia, starting December 14 in Perth, Pakistan Cricket said.
Pakistan Test Captain Shan Masood Given An Upgrade In PCB's Central Contract List
Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan’s Test skipper Shan Masood has been given an upgrade in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s central contract list, said the governing body (PCB) on Thursday. The upgrade sees Masood’s contract go from Category D to B.
Saim Ayub, Khurram Shahzad Earn Maiden Call-up To Pakistan Test Squad For Australia Tour
ICC World Test Championship: Opener Saim Ayub and fast-bowler Khurram Shahzad have earned maiden call-ups to Pakistan's Test squad for their upcoming tour of Australia. Pakistan will be led by a new captain, Shan Masood and will play three Tests against Australia in Perth (December 14-18), Melbourne (December 26-30) and Sydney (January 3-7, 2024).
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