The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Tuesday (October 17), announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka, recalling veteran batsman Mohammad Hafeez. The right-handed batsman will replace Sohail Khan who was part of the squad that played against the World XI’s in the three-match T20I series. Hafeez had starred for Pakistan in […]
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Here’s The Daily Sports Round Up From Around The Globe On 17th October, 2017
Here is Sportzwiki’s daily news round-up, featuring top sports news from around the world, on 17h October, 2017. Here’s all the news from sporting events as cricket and football took over the attention of all the sports enthusiasts. Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka 2017, second ODI, Abu Dhabi Pakistan took a two-nil lead in a five […]
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Preview: Sri Lanka Aim To Equalise In Second ODI Vs Pakistan
Abu Dhabi, Oct 15 (IANS) After their 83-run loss in the opening One Day International (ODI), Sri Lanka will aim for a better outing when the visitors face Pakistan in the second ODI here on Monday. Pakistan staged a strong comeback following the 2-0 Test win and then a comprehensive victory in the first ODI. On […]
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Mohammad Amir Relishes Virat Kohli’s Prized Scalp in ICC Champions Trophy Final
As the slice of luck doesn’t seem to go in left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir’s way in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as he further picked a solitary wicket of debutant Sadeera Samarawickrama, in his 50 overs, the former bowled so far. The promising left-arm fast-bowler Amir […]
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Brisbane Heat Resign 6 Players from Previous Edition
The Big Bash League has turned out to be one of the most exciting T20 tournaments over the world and has given Indian Premier League a run for their money with the level of cricket in the competition. Like some of the IPL franchises, the BBL franchises are also looking at retaining their core group […]
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Aakash Chopra Terms Hardik Pandya’s Power Hitting ‘Special’
Former Indian batsman, Aakash Chopra revealed all-round sensation Hardik Pandya’s ability to hit the ball long and far, is his specialty which was equally on display, in the first game of the five-match One-day International series at M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. “[Hardik] Pandya’s six-hitting ability [is] special,” Chopra wrote for ESPNcricinfo. As Chennai proved […]
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Bumrah Moves To 2nd Spot In T20I Rankings For Bowlers
Dubai, Sep 17 (IANS) India’s paceman Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday jumped a place to the second spot in the rankings for bowlers in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. Bumrah, who picked up 1/38 during the one-off T20I against Sri Lanka on September 6, leapfrogged South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir. Bumrah has 737 rating points. Meanwhile, Pakistan batsman […]
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Babar Azam Moves up the Ladder in the Latest ICC Rankings
Pakistan middle order batsman Babar Azam has grabbed his career-best position in the MRF ICC T20I Player Rankings after the batsman was adjudged the Player of the Series during the Independence Cup against the World XI side led by Faf du Plessis. Pakistan completed a 2-1 series win as international cricket resumed in Pakistan after […]
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Babar Azam, Yasir Shah Named Pakistan’s ODI and Test Player of the Year
Babar Azam won Pakistan’s ODI Player of the Year award at the Pakistan Cricket Board awards in Lahore on Thursday (September 14). The star studded ceremony was attended by the players of Pakistan cricket team as well as members of the World XI side which is currently in Lahore for the ongoing T20I series. Leg-spinner Yasir […]
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Harsha Bhogle Ridicules Faf du Plessis Led World XI
The Independence Cup featuring Pakistan and World XI got underway on Tuesday, and after the first match, the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. The series is more about the revival of cricket in Pakistan than anything else. However, the famous commentator Harsha Bhogle took a dig at the Faf du […]