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Wasim Akram criticises PCB's social media video for omitting Imran Khan
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The PCB released a video on August 14 with the hashtag #BeyondJustOneDay, highlighting the major contributions of some of their top players and the biggest moments in the Pakistan cricket history, since 1952 when they played their first international game.
Rishabh Pant plays cricket first time since car crash, video sends fans into frenzy
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In a video circulating on social media platform X, Pant can be seen confidently advancing down the pitch to strike the ball beyond the boundaries, accompanied by enthusiastic cheers from the spectators.
Virat Kohli in the T20 team for 2024 WC? Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar gives thumbs up to it
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“Hundred per cent he should be there in the T20 team. What he did in the previous T20 World Cup and in those close matches, I don’t see the reason why he can’t be seen playing T20 cricket and next year’s T20 World Cup,” Bangar told a YouTube channel ‘Cricket Basu’.
Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz announces retirement from international cricket
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Wahab retires with 237 wickets with more than 150 appearances for Pakistan since making his international debut against Zimbabwe in 2008. He played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for his country, picking up 83 wickets in Test cricket, 120 in one-day while in T20Is, he had 34 wickets to his name.
Cincinnati Masters: Alcaraz beat Thompson for 50th win of season; Djokovic loses in doubles
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Alcaraz awaits a third-round showdown with the winner of Frenchman Ugo Humbert and American Tommy Paul, who upset the reigning US Open champion last week in Toronto.
Indian men’s, women’s squads announced for Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier 2023
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The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will be Captained by Mandeep Mor and Mohd Raheel Moudeen will shoulder the responsibility of the Vice Captain.
'There should be three left-handers in top seven': Shastri offers solution to India's middle-order conundrum
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Speaking with Star Sports, Shastri suggested Ishan Kishan as the wicketkeeper, who has been involved in the Indian ODI setup for a considerable duration. In addition, the management could also consider including youngsters either Tilak Varma or Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Now it's Buttler's job to make Stokes available for WC: Ravichandran Ashwin
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According to British media, Stokes might reconsider reversing his ODI retirement with the intention of joining the upcoming World Cup set to take place in India.
Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final
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Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez gave the hosts the lead in the third minute at Subaru Park when he ran onto Sergii Kryvtsov's pass and slotted a cool finish past goalkeeper Andre Blake, reports Xinhua. Martinez then turned provider as he found Messi in space, allowing the Argentine World Cup winner to stream forward before rifling a low 30-yard drive into the far corner.
'If Virat has to bat at four, he will...': Ravi Shastri opens up on considering Kohli for No. 4 spot during 2019 WC
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"If Virat has to bat at four, he will bat at four in the interest of the side. You know, there were times I thought of it. Even in the previous two World Cups, when I was coach in 2019, I thought I might have discussed that with MSK [Prasad] as well of him batting at four just to break that top heavy line up,” Shastri said in a chat on Star Sports’ Selection Day show.
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