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Top 10 highest run-getters and wicket-takers in T20 World Cup history

Virat Kohli is followed by the Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene and English skipper Jos Buttler in the top-10 run-getters list of T20 World Cup

Top 10 highest run-getters and wicket-takers in T20 World Cup history
Updated On : 29 Jun 2024 | 8:24 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2024: Shahid Afridi suggests changes in Pakistan playing XI

Pakistan's struggle to find balance and the correct combination has led to their consecutive defeats in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

T20 World Cup 2024: Shahid Afridi suggests changes in Pakistan playing XI
Updated On : 11 Jun 2024 | 1:46 PM IST

From Shakib to Afridi: Top five wicket-takers in T20 World Cup history

It will be surprising to know that the leading wicket-taker is still playing and will play an active role in his team's campaign at the World Cup in the USA and the West Indies

From Shakib to Afridi: Top five wicket-takers in T20 World Cup history
Updated On : 28 May 2024 | 5:01 PM IST

T20 World Cup: Afridi concerned about Pakistan's middle-over strike rate

Former captain Shahid Afridi is confident Pakistan will once again reach the final of the T20 World Cup but expressed apprehension regarding the batters' sluggish strike rate in the middle overs. The former all-rounder added that Pakistan's pace attack comprising Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi and Mohammad Amir is the best in the world. "The thing that bothers me is the strike rate of our batters, especially in between the seven to thirteen over phase," Afridi, who is a tournament ambassador for this edition of the T20 World Cup, told the ICC. "I hope that the strike rate improves in that phase. In terms of runs per over, eight or nine runs per over are needed but still Pakistan are my favourite," he added. The 47-year-old, who was part of Pakistan's title-wining team in 2009, feels the pacers will have a huge responsibility to deliver. "I feel Pakistan should make the final. The reason is that the conditions (in West Indies and USA) suit our team." "I thin

T20 World Cup: Afridi concerned about Pakistan's middle-over strike rate
Updated On : 26 May 2024 | 6:03 PM IST

World Cup: Rohit surpasses Gayle for most sixes in international cricket

India's Rohit Sharma overtook Chris Gayle for most sixes in international cricket as he smashed Naveen Ul-Haq for a huge six in the World Cup game against Afghanistan.

World Cup: Rohit surpasses Gayle for most sixes in international cricket
Updated On : 11 Oct 2023 | 8:53 PM IST

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan: Top five battles in tournament's history

India-Pakistan rivalries have been fierce and the Asia Cup is no stranger to it. From Harbhajan Singh-Shoaib Akhtar's fight to Virat Kohli's heroics, it contains everything in it

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan: Top five battles in tournament's history
Updated On : 27 Aug 2023 | 8:40 PM IST

Shahid Afridi named interim chief selector of Pakistan men's national team

Former captain Shahid Afridi was on Saturday named the interim chief selector of the Pakistan men's national team. Afridi will head an interim committee of selectors that includes former players Abdul Razzaq, Rao Ifthikar Ahmed, and Haroon Rasheed. For now, the committee will only select the team for the home series against New Zealand, that includes two Tests and three ODIs and starts Monday. Both Afridi and Haroon are members of the cricket management committee, headed by Najam Sethi, appointed to run the affairs of the game for the next four months. The newly-appointed 14-member committee had removed Muhammad Wasim as chief selector on Friday, a position he held since December 2020. I welcome the interim Men's National Selection Committee and have no doubts that despite limited time, they will make brave and bold decisions that will help us produce a strong and competitive side in the series against New Zealand, Sethi said in a statement. "Shahid Afridi has been an attacking .

Shahid Afridi named interim chief selector of Pakistan men's national team
Updated On : 24 Dec 2022 | 5:12 PM IST

After a week of logjam, Pak cricketers sign PCB's amended central contracts

Top cricketers, including captain Babar Azam, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan, have agreed to sign the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) amended central contracts after a week of stand-off

After a week of logjam, Pak cricketers sign PCB's amended central contracts
Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 11:11 AM IST

Shahid Afridi defends right to criticise Imran Khan after online backlash

In a video statement on his YouTube channel, Afridi said, "I always praised Imran Khan as captain but it's my right to disagree with his policies as Prime Minister"

Shahid Afridi defends right to criticise Imran Khan after online backlash
Updated On : 08 May 2022 | 8:03 AM IST

Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi tests Covid positive, quarantines himself

Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who is representing Quetta Gladiators in this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), has tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.

Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi tests Covid positive, quarantines himself
Updated On : 27 Jan 2022 | 4:53 PM IST

Virat Kohli should give up captaincy in all formats: Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi feels Indian captain Virat Kohli should step down from the leadership role in all formats of the game to flourish as a batsman for his country.

Virat Kohli should give up captaincy in all formats: Shahid Afridi
Updated On : 13 Nov 2021 | 1:35 PM IST

From one Afridi to another: Shaheen should have done better in 19th over

Top Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been reprimanded by former captain Shahid Afridi for conceding three successive sixes in the T20 World Cup semifinal against Australia. Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid, who is known for his straight forward views, said he was not happy with the way Shaheen had bowled in the 19th over of the semifinal on Thursday night in Dubai. Matthew Wade played a sensational knock, which included three sixes off Shaheen in the penultimate over, to ensure a five wicket win for Australia. I am not happy with Shaheen in one area. Okay so Hasan Ali dropped a catch but that does not mean you will bowl badly and get hit for three successive sixes, Shahid Afridi said on Samaa TV channel. Shaheen has so much pace and he should have used it sensibly. Even if the catch was dropped. He should have used his head and tried to bowl outside off stump fast Yorkers with his pace. He is not that sort of bowler to be hit like that," the former Pakistan captain. Afri

From one Afridi to another: Shaheen should have done better in 19th over
Updated On : 12 Nov 2021 | 8:53 PM IST

PSL 6: Shahid Afridi ruled out of the tournament due to back injury

Multan Sultans star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been ruled out of the Abu Dhabi leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six due to a back injury.

PSL 6: Shahid Afridi ruled out of the tournament due to back injury
Updated On : 24 May 2021 | 7:52 PM IST

Cricket between Pakistan and India very important, says Shahid Afridi

Relations between India and Pakistan can improve because of cricket, said former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi

Cricket between Pakistan and India very important, says Shahid Afridi
Updated On : 26 Mar 2021 | 11:59 AM IST

Shahid Afridi blames Pakistan Cricket Borad for PSL 6's postponement

Former skipper Shahid Afridi has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for postponing PSL 6 due to Covid-19 scare among the franchises

Shahid Afridi blames Pakistan Cricket Borad for PSL 6's postponement
Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 12:38 PM IST

Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Dwayne Bravo to feature in Abu Dhabi T10 league

The fourth edition of Abu Dhabi T10 tournament will be played from January 28 to February 6

Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Dwayne Bravo to feature in Abu Dhabi T10 league
Updated On : 21 Dec 2020 | 3:46 PM IST

Pakistan needed to play Wahab Riaz: Afridi on defeat against England

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes that pacer Wahab Riaz should have played the second T20I against England after 'disappointing' five wickets defeat at Old Trafford

Pakistan needed to play Wahab Riaz: Afridi on defeat against England
Updated On : 31 Aug 2020 | 1:24 PM IST

A drawn Test series against England would be as big as victory: Afridi

A drawn Test series against the formidable England side will be as good as victory believes former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi

A drawn Test series against England would be as big as victory: Afridi
Updated On : 03 Aug 2020 | 8:13 PM IST

Rashid Khan to represent Barbados Tridents in Caribbean Premier League 2020

Australia's Chris Lynn has been picked up by St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Rashid Khan to represent Barbados Tridents in Caribbean Premier League 2020
Updated On : 24 Jun 2020 | 3:57 PM IST

Cricket South Africa reports seven positive cases for coronavirus

CSA has conducted over 100 tests throughout the country on affiliate staff and some of the contracted professional players, including the franchise training squads

Cricket South Africa reports seven positive cases for coronavirus
Updated On : 23 Jun 2020 | 2:59 PM IST