Tag: fast bowler
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‘My mother always told me never ever sell your country,’ says Shoaib Akhtar
The former Pakistani pacer, Shoaib Akhtar in an interview stated that his mother constantly counseled him to protect Pakistan’s pride. Akhtar also revealed that 12 of his fellow players had been engaged in match-fixing but he said nothing. “I can’t stand lying, so I’ve never fixed or even considered fixing a game,” he explained. “Match-fixing was a…
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‘It shouldn’t have happened on TV,’ Afridi reacts to Haris Rauf slapping Kamran Ghulam
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has addressed a recent incident that happened in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi on Monday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. PSL franchise Lahore Qalandars’ pacer Haris Rauf slapped his teammate Kamran Ghulam, who dropped a catch on his bowl to…
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‘It wasn’t good’: Sohail Tanvir regrets offensive behaviour during PZ vs QG match
Quetta Gladiators’ left-arm pacer Sohail Tanvir has apologised for the offensive behaviour with Quetta’s batter Ben Cutting during the Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) match at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Tuesday. In a video message posted on Instagram, Tanvir said: “This could have been avoided and what…
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Shoaib Akhtar believes Shahid Afridi will ‘100 per cent step into politics’
Former speedster Shoaib Akhtar has said that former all-rounder of Pakistan cricket team Shahid Afridi will follow the steps of Imran Khan and step into politics. Speaking on Geo News programme ‘Jashan-e-Cricket’, Akhtar, who has earlier said he would have a huge vote bank if he contests elections, stated his mother had prohibited him from…
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Josh Hazelwood will not be surprised if some Australian players skip Pak tour
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazelwood has said on Wednesday he would not be surprised if security fears prompt some players to opt out of the upcoming Pakistan tour, as he eyes a comeback to the national team after recovering from injury. A media report last week said many in the Australian camp were apprehensive about…
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Shaheen Shah Afridi declared ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named as ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year. He is the first Pakistani and the youngest ever player to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. Shaheen took 78 wickets in 36 internationals at an average of 22.20 with his best bowling figures of 6/51. The 21-year-old was on…
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Wasim Akram is the most difficult bowler, reveals former Indian captain Azharuddin
Veteran cricketer and former captain of Indian cricket team Mohammad Azharuddin recently hosted a question-and-answer (Q&A) session on Twitter and revealed that former Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram is the most difficult bowler he has ever faced. Pakistani journalist Shiraz Hassan asked: “Who is the most difficult bowler you ever faced? And one from Pakistan?” Azhar…
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Will Shaheen Afridi become Captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team? Shaheen speaks out
Star pacer of the Pakistan cricket team Shaheen Shah Afridi praised the captaincy of the national team’s all-format skipper Babar Azam and wished for him to continue in this role for at least 10-15 years. The speedster said that he has no plan to captain the team as Babar is leading the team brilliantly. Read…
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Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain’s bowling action reported
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain’s bowling action has been reported and he will undergo a test on his bowling action after it was reported by the umpires in the Big Bash League (BBL). Hasnain ended a five-game debut BBL stint for the Sydney Thunder where he took seven wickets. He will undergo the test at the…