When South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, was run out, Pakistan's players took their celebrations too far, taunting Bavuma right in front of him.
Both Pakistan and South Africa lost to New Zealand and will now face each other for a place in the final
The Pakistani selectors on Tuesday included uncapped left-arm pacer Akif Javed in the national team as a replacement for the unfit Haris Rauf for the remaining matches of the ongoing tri-series. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement that Javed is a replacement for for the tri-series match against South Africa on Wednesday. If Pakistan win that game, they will face New Zealand in the final on February 14. The PCB said that Haris has been advised rest after sustaining a sprain in the lower chest wall during Saturday's match against New Zealand. "The replacement is only for the tri-nation ODI series, as Haris Rauf is expected to be fully fit and available for selection for the ICC Champions Trophy," the PCB said in a release. Pacer Akif was recently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League and represents Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League. But his first class and 50 overs matches exposure and performances are very limited.
Former captain Rashid Latif urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to overhaul the team's pace attack, looking beyond frontline pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, as he felt they were not contributing enough. Afridi and Shah are set to lead Pakistan's pace battery in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. When was the last time Afridi delivered a match-winning performance? Latif questioned. He said even Shah had not been able to deliver consistently despite having a long stint with the national team in different formats. Naseem has also not contributed significantly to Pakistan's success, the former wicketkeeper-batsman said in an interview during a channel. He said the defeat against New Zealand in the ongoing tri-series opener was an example of how in recent times the pacers had not delivered for Pakistan. I have concerns over the form of Shaheen, Naseem and others and I feel they have not performed as expected. He urged the PCB to take a fresh approach by finding new fast bow
The Pakistani selectors are confident that fast bowler Haris Rauf will be fit in time for the February 19 Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand even though he was ruled out of the three-nation ODI tournament on Tuesday. Haris, who sustained a muscle injury while bowling against New Zealand in the tri-series opener, is said to have been advised rest and skip the remaining matches of the three-nation event. "This has been done so that he has ample time to be ready for the Champions Trophy," an official close to the team said. He said that Haris was with the national side and was being well taken care of by the physio, strength and conditioning coach and team doctor. After Haris underwent a MRI and X-ray scans, the PCB released a statement confirming the injury. "The injury is not serious, and Haris Rauf is expected to make a full recovery in time for the ICC Champions Trophy, which begins in Karachi on February 19," the statement said. "However, as part of his rehabilitation
Ponting believes Babar and Rizwan will be key for Pakistan in the absence of Saim Ayub
In that remarkable tournament, Fakhar started as an unused player, made his ODI debut, and went on to become the cornerstone of Pakistan's victory over India in the final
The Pakistan government has given its go-ahead for using the military and paramilitary rangers to shore up security for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy in the country. According to media reports, the federal cabinet okayed plans to have top security for the mega-event and gave approval to use military and rangers for this purpose. The government has already earmarked over 10,000 policemen including elite commando units to provide security at the grounds and team hotels in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi when the tournament begins on February 19 in Karachi. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the federal interior minister, is personally overseeing all the security arrangements for the tournament. India refused to send its team to Pakistan for the tournament citing security concerns and will play all their matches in Dubai. A source in the board said that Naqvi had also discussed with security and law enforcement senior officials the best way to ensur
Although New Zealand Cricket confirmed that Ravindra was "otherwise well," the incident sparked outrage among social media users, who criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
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It will be the first international match that will played at the newly updated and renovated Gaddafi Stadium.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Ayub is "progressing well in his right ankle fracture injury," and he continues his rehabilitation in England.
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi expressed his gratitude to the workers who dedicated themselves day and night to complete the work on schedule, despite initial skepticism and criticism.
The previous edition of the Champions Trophy took place in 2017 in England and Wales, where Pakistan triumphed over India in the final.
The documentary will give fans inside stories from some of the epic matches between India and Pakistan throughout their history of cricket
Cricket enthusiasts in India can watch the live telecast of the tri-series on Sony Sports Network
One of the most defining moments of the match was Virat Kohli's breathtaking six over a packed Melbourne crowd in the 19th over
Hardik took three wickets in the match to help India contain Pakistan to a par total of 159
Hina Munawar, a police officer with a strong background in security and operations, has been named as the first female team manager for the Pakistan men's cricket team ahead of the Champions Trophy. Munawar, who has served in the Frontier Constabulary in the high-risk Swat area, has been appointed as the Operations Manager for Pakistan's Tri-Nation series and the Champions Trophy which begins on February 19 in Karachi. While senior retired bureaucrat Naveed Akram Cheema will continue as team manager, Munawar's appointment has sparked curiosity among cricket fans, experts, and media. After passing the Civil Superior Services exam, Munawar transitioned into various law enforcement and security roles. "Perhaps her appointment is aimed at streamlining operations within the team and between players and the board, as she has worked in strategic and leadership roles, helping to streamline various operations, said a source close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Munawar, who joined the
The tournament will miss the presence of two former world champions, Sri Lanka and the West Indies, as they failed to qualify for this year's competition.