After receiving massive appreciation for ‘Country of Blind,’ the internationally acclaimed director, Rahhat Shah Kazmi, is back with a Hindi comedy web series titled, ‘Shakkar Masala’, and called it a labour of love and dedication. Based on Leo Tolstoy’s story, Rahhat is the creator, show-runner, writer and producer of the series, while Shoib Naksh Shah dons the director’s hat.
‘Shakkar Masala’ takes a seemingly simple situation, a fight over a hen’s egg, and transforms it into a full-blown feud between two families.
The enmity between them becomes so intense that it leads them to the brink of losing everything just to keep the rivalry alive.
Talking about the same, Rahhat said: “Creating ‘Shakkar Masala’ has been a labour of love and dedication. Following the success of ‘Country of Blind,’ we wanted to offer something truly unique and memorable.”
“The storyline is a unique blend of humour and drama,...
‘Shakkar Masala’ takes a seemingly simple situation, a fight over a hen’s egg, and transforms it into a full-blown feud between two families.
The enmity between them becomes so intense that it leads them to the brink of losing everything just to keep the rivalry alive.
Talking about the same, Rahhat said: “Creating ‘Shakkar Masala’ has been a labour of love and dedication. Following the success of ‘Country of Blind,’ we wanted to offer something truly unique and memorable.”
“The storyline is a unique blend of humour and drama,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
After receiving massive appreciation for ‘Country of Blind,’ the internationally acclaimed director, Rahhat Shah Kazmi, is back with a Hindi comedy web series titled, ‘Shakkar Masala’, and called it a labour of love and dedication. Based on Leo Tolstoy’s story, Rahhat is the creator, show-runner, writer and producer of the series, while Shoib Naksh Shah dons the director’s hat.
‘Shakkar Masala’ takes a seemingly simple situation, a fight over a hen’s egg, and transforms it into a full-blown feud between two families.
The enmity between them becomes so intense that it leads them to the brink of losing everything just to keep the rivalry alive.
Talking about the same, Rahhat said: “Creating ‘Shakkar Masala’ has been a labour of love and dedication. Following the success of ‘Country of Blind,’ we wanted to offer something truly unique and memorable.”
“The storyline is a unique blend of humour and drama,...
‘Shakkar Masala’ takes a seemingly simple situation, a fight over a hen’s egg, and transforms it into a full-blown feud between two families.
The enmity between them becomes so intense that it leads them to the brink of losing everything just to keep the rivalry alive.
Talking about the same, Rahhat said: “Creating ‘Shakkar Masala’ has been a labour of love and dedication. Following the success of ‘Country of Blind,’ we wanted to offer something truly unique and memorable.”
“The storyline is a unique blend of humour and drama,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Pallekele, Sep 2 (Ians) Hardik Pandya made 87 while Ishan Kishan slammed 82 in a vital 138-run partnership for the fifth wicket in a remarkable recovery act to help India overcome a top-order collapse and make 266 in 48.5 overs against Pakistan in their first match of Asia Cup at Pallekele on Saturday.
But as soon as the mid-innings break began, persistent rain, which had caused interruptions twice during India’s innings, came back with greater force, forcing the ground to be fully covered.
With an inspection at 9 pm local time and cut-off time at 10:27 pm, the inevitable happened when handshakes happened all around, implying that the match was called off as rain had the final say.
As a result, Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi side, has qualified for the Super Four stage of the competition, making the India-Nepal match at the same venue on Monday a must-win for Rohit Sharma & Co to enter the next phase of the competition.
But as soon as the mid-innings break began, persistent rain, which had caused interruptions twice during India’s innings, came back with greater force, forcing the ground to be fully covered.
With an inspection at 9 pm local time and cut-off time at 10:27 pm, the inevitable happened when handshakes happened all around, implying that the match was called off as rain had the final say.
As a result, Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi side, has qualified for the Super Four stage of the competition, making the India-Nepal match at the same venue on Monday a must-win for Rohit Sharma & Co to enter the next phase of the competition.
- 9/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Pallekele, Sep 2 (Ians) All-rounder Hardik Pandya made 87 while Ishan Kishan slammed 82 as the duo helped India overcome a top-order collapse and make 266 in 48.5 overs against Pakistan in their first match of Asia Cup here on Saturday.
Under challenging conditions, India were reduced to 66/4, before Kishan and Pandya stepped up in a pressure situation to stitch an important 138-run partnership. While Kishan mixed sensibility with aggression, Pandya was calmness personified and upped the ante after the wicketkeeper-batter fell.
For Pakistan, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf were amongst the wicket-takers, even though their spinners and fielders weren’t up to the mark. Just when it felt the game would drift away from Pakistan, the pacers triggered another collapse as India went from 239-5 to 266 all out.
Electing to bat first, Rohit Sharma slammed two leg-side boundaries via nonchalant flicks off Shaheen, who tested the openers well. Naseem also...
Under challenging conditions, India were reduced to 66/4, before Kishan and Pandya stepped up in a pressure situation to stitch an important 138-run partnership. While Kishan mixed sensibility with aggression, Pandya was calmness personified and upped the ante after the wicketkeeper-batter fell.
For Pakistan, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf were amongst the wicket-takers, even though their spinners and fielders weren’t up to the mark. Just when it felt the game would drift away from Pakistan, the pacers triggered another collapse as India went from 239-5 to 266 all out.
Electing to bat first, Rohit Sharma slammed two leg-side boundaries via nonchalant flicks off Shaheen, who tested the openers well. Naseem also...
- 9/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Pallekele, Sep 2 (Ians) Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah made a return to India’s playing eleven in ODIs as captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat first against arch-rivals Pakistan in their first Group A match of Asia Cup at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
In the run-up to the highly-anticipated clash, rain loomed as a large threat. Ahead of the toss, slight drizzle meant the ground was covered. But 13 minutes ahead of the toss, rain stopped and covers were taken off.
India have a 7-5 edge over Pakistan in Asia Cup head-to-head record. Saturday’s meeting is also the first clash between India and Pakistan since last facing off in the 2019 Men’s Odi World Cup league stage in Manchester.
Iyer and Bumrah make their return to the Indian team in 50-over format after recovering from back injuries, with the latter playing in two...
In the run-up to the highly-anticipated clash, rain loomed as a large threat. Ahead of the toss, slight drizzle meant the ground was covered. But 13 minutes ahead of the toss, rain stopped and covers were taken off.
India have a 7-5 edge over Pakistan in Asia Cup head-to-head record. Saturday’s meeting is also the first clash between India and Pakistan since last facing off in the 2019 Men’s Odi World Cup league stage in Manchester.
Iyer and Bumrah make their return to the Indian team in 50-over format after recovering from back injuries, with the latter playing in two...
- 9/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Pallekele, Sept 1 (Ians) In what comes across as a sign of confidence, Pakistan have named an unchanged playing eleven for the highly-anticipated Asia Cup clash against India to be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The same playing eleven from Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team, had thrashed Asia Cup debutants Nepal by 238 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium in the tournament opener. Pakistan rose to the top of the Icc Odi rankings after securing a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.
Of late, Pakistan have gathered sufficient experience of playing in Sri Lanka, starting from a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in July. It was followed by several players, including captain Babar Azam, playing in the Lanka Premier League (Lpl).
“We have been here since July. We have played Test matches, some league (Lpl) matches and then the ODIs (against Afghanistan). We are hoping...
The same playing eleven from Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team, had thrashed Asia Cup debutants Nepal by 238 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium in the tournament opener. Pakistan rose to the top of the Icc Odi rankings after securing a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.
Of late, Pakistan have gathered sufficient experience of playing in Sri Lanka, starting from a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in July. It was followed by several players, including captain Babar Azam, playing in the Lanka Premier League (Lpl).
“We have been here since July. We have played Test matches, some league (Lpl) matches and then the ODIs (against Afghanistan). We are hoping...
- 9/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sept 1 (Ians) In the cool and serene surroundings of Sri Lanka, fans from around the world will witness another chapter being added to the India-Pakistan rivalry when the two neighbours clash in a Group A match of the Asia Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
In India’s opening match of the Asia Cup, they will be without wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul due to a niggle unrelated to his right thigh injury, which has kept him out of action after May 1 this year. Though they have a like-to-like reserve player in Sanju Samson, it seems that Ishan Kishan could bat in the middle-order to fill in for Rahul’s absence.
Though Kishan hit three consecutive fifties in ODIs against West Indies in July, the top three of Shubman Gill, captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been set for a long time. Especially with...
In India’s opening match of the Asia Cup, they will be without wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul due to a niggle unrelated to his right thigh injury, which has kept him out of action after May 1 this year. Though they have a like-to-like reserve player in Sanju Samson, it seems that Ishan Kishan could bat in the middle-order to fill in for Rahul’s absence.
Though Kishan hit three consecutive fifties in ODIs against West Indies in July, the top three of Shubman Gill, captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been set for a long time. Especially with...
- 9/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Kandy, Aug 31 (Ians) Recalling Virat Kohli’s whirlwind 82 not out against Pakistan in the Men’s T20 World Cup match at Melbourne last year, Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan said he doesn’t think any batsman in the world other than the talismanic right-handed batter could do what he did to his team’s bowlers.
Kohli slammed an unbeaten 82 off just 52 balls to power India to an incredible four-wicket victory over Pakistan in a thrilling Super 12 match in front of 90,293 fans at a sell-out Melbourne Cricket Ground, sharing a match-winning stand of 113 off 77 deliveries with Hardik Pandya to lift India from 31/4 to chasing 160 on the last ball.
“He is a world-class player, definitely. You have to plan a lot to face him. Anyway, in international cricket, there are a lot of mind games, because you definitely have the skill to reach that level. But how you read each other’s minds,...
Kohli slammed an unbeaten 82 off just 52 balls to power India to an incredible four-wicket victory over Pakistan in a thrilling Super 12 match in front of 90,293 fans at a sell-out Melbourne Cricket Ground, sharing a match-winning stand of 113 off 77 deliveries with Hardik Pandya to lift India from 31/4 to chasing 160 on the last ball.
“He is a world-class player, definitely. You have to plan a lot to face him. Anyway, in international cricket, there are a lot of mind games, because you definitely have the skill to reach that level. But how you read each other’s minds,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) After spearheading Pakistan’s massive 238-run win over Nepal to start their 2023 Asia Cup on a bright note, skipper Babar Azam said his knock of 151 off 131 balls wasn’t an easy one as the ball wasn’t coming on to the bat and pitch was two-paced.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar (109 not out off 71 balls) shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, as they reached 342-6, and later bowl out Nepal for just 104.
“When I went in, I played a couple of balls. Ball wasn’t coming on, pitch was two-paced. Rizwan and I built the partnership and see what happened. Sometimes, Rizwan gave me confidence and vice-versa,” said Babar after the match.
With the bat,...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar (109 not out off 71 balls) shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, as they reached 342-6, and later bowl out Nepal for just 104.
“When I went in, I played a couple of balls. Ball wasn’t coming on, pitch was two-paced. Rizwan and I built the partnership and see what happened. Sometimes, Rizwan gave me confidence and vice-versa,” said Babar after the match.
With the bat,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Asia Cup: Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed smash centuries, help Pakistan thrash Nepal by 238 runs (ld)
Multan, August 30 (Ians) Captain Babar Azam stood tall to slam a mammoth 151 off 131 balls and was well supported by middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 109 not out off 71 balls as Pakistan thrashed Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup opener, here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs.
The duo’s efforts meant Pakistan ended up at 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal. Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan.
With the bat, once Babar went past his 19th Odi hundred coming in 107 balls, after getting his fifty in 73 balls,...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs.
The duo’s efforts meant Pakistan ended up at 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal. Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan.
With the bat, once Babar went past his 19th Odi hundred coming in 107 balls, after getting his fifty in 73 balls,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) Captain Babar Azam stood tall to slam a mammoth 151 off 131 balls and was well supported by middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 109 not out off 71 balls as Pakistan thrashed Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup opener, here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to make 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal.
Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi had Kushal Bhurtel strangled down the leg and trapped Rohit Paudel lbw on consecutive deliveries of the opening over. Naseem Shah had success as Aasif Sheikh...
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to make 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal.
Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi had Kushal Bhurtel strangled down the leg and trapped Rohit Paudel lbw on consecutive deliveries of the opening over. Naseem Shah had success as Aasif Sheikh...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Aug 30 (Ians) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, batter Jemimah Rodrigues, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar are amongst the platinum players in the inaugural Wbbl overseas draft announced by the league on Wednesday.
Overall, 50 players have been given platinum status for the Bbl and Wbbl overseas drafts happening on September 3. The 25 players named in the platinum list are eligible to be drafted in the first round by teams within the top salary band.
Harmanpreet has played for Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades in the league, while Richa represented Hobart Hurricanes in last year’s Wbbl season. Jemimah has turned out for Melbourne Stars and Renegades, while Deepti played for Sydney Thunder and Pooja represented Brisbane Heat in the past.
Chamari Athapaththu, Lauren Bell, Tazmin Brits, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Nida Dar, Sophie Devine, Deandra Dottin, Sarah Glenn, Shabnim Ismail, Marizanne Kapp, Amelia Kerr, Heather Knight, Hayley Matthews,...
Overall, 50 players have been given platinum status for the Bbl and Wbbl overseas drafts happening on September 3. The 25 players named in the platinum list are eligible to be drafted in the first round by teams within the top salary band.
Harmanpreet has played for Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades in the league, while Richa represented Hobart Hurricanes in last year’s Wbbl season. Jemimah has turned out for Melbourne Stars and Renegades, while Deepti played for Sydney Thunder and Pooja represented Brisbane Heat in the past.
Chamari Athapaththu, Lauren Bell, Tazmin Brits, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Nida Dar, Sophie Devine, Deandra Dottin, Sarah Glenn, Shabnim Ismail, Marizanne Kapp, Amelia Kerr, Heather Knight, Hayley Matthews,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the toss and elected to bat first against Nepal in the opening match of Asia Cup at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team are the two-time Asia Cup winners and are playing against Nepal for the first time in the format. Nepal, who got their Odi status in 2018, are making their debut appearance in the Asia Cup after winning the inaugural Acc Men’s Premier Cup earlier this year.
“Pitch looks very dry and shiny. No reason to name the XI earlier, we wanted to give confidence to our team. To be honest, being the top ranked team brings a good kind of pressure, we’ll try to enjoy and do our best,” said Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel said everyone is happy on playing their first Asia Cup game. “Everyone in Nepal...
Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team are the two-time Asia Cup winners and are playing against Nepal for the first time in the format. Nepal, who got their Odi status in 2018, are making their debut appearance in the Asia Cup after winning the inaugural Acc Men’s Premier Cup earlier this year.
“Pitch looks very dry and shiny. No reason to name the XI earlier, we wanted to give confidence to our team. To be honest, being the top ranked team brings a good kind of pressure, we’ll try to enjoy and do our best,” said Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel said everyone is happy on playing their first Asia Cup game. “Everyone in Nepal...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Multan, Aug 29 (Ians) Pakistan have named their playing XI for the opening game of the Asia Cup against Nepal, set to take place in Multan Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.
Pakistan have gone heavy on batting depth for their tournament opener. With three frontline quicks and three spin-bowling all-rounders, the team isn’t short of options in the bowling department either.
There are a few changes from the XI that played Afghanistan in the final Odi in Colombo.
Iftikhar Ahmed came into the middle order, replacing Saud Shakeel. There was also no room for pacer Mohammad Wasim with Pakistan opting to go with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will be aided by Salman Agha in the spin department.
The batting line-up has a familiar look with Iftikhar coming back into the middle-order after missing the final Odi against Afghanistan.
Pakistan XI: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman,...
Pakistan have gone heavy on batting depth for their tournament opener. With three frontline quicks and three spin-bowling all-rounders, the team isn’t short of options in the bowling department either.
There are a few changes from the XI that played Afghanistan in the final Odi in Colombo.
Iftikhar Ahmed came into the middle order, replacing Saud Shakeel. There was also no room for pacer Mohammad Wasim with Pakistan opting to go with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will be aided by Salman Agha in the spin department.
The batting line-up has a familiar look with Iftikhar coming back into the middle-order after missing the final Odi against Afghanistan.
Pakistan XI: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, August 29 (Ians) The much-awaited Asia Cup Odi cricket tournament is all set to begin with hosts Pakistan taking on first-timers Nepal in Multan on Wednesday (August 30).
In a snap poll conducted by CVoter, around 57 per cent of sports enthusiasts in India in the age group of 18-24 years are of the opinion that Nepal can be a competitor for Pakistan, while those in the age group of 45-54 years are more pessimistic about the same. The survey had a sample size of 1,897.
Most of the respondents believe that Pakistan skipper and star batter Babar Azam can yield good results for his team, while Shadab Khan remains the least favoured among the choices provided.
When asked about Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, middle-aged and the respondents residing in urban areas seemed to be highly familiar with the cricketer, though she is not much popular among the female respondents,...
In a snap poll conducted by CVoter, around 57 per cent of sports enthusiasts in India in the age group of 18-24 years are of the opinion that Nepal can be a competitor for Pakistan, while those in the age group of 45-54 years are more pessimistic about the same. The survey had a sample size of 1,897.
Most of the respondents believe that Pakistan skipper and star batter Babar Azam can yield good results for his team, while Shadab Khan remains the least favoured among the choices provided.
When asked about Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, middle-aged and the respondents residing in urban areas seemed to be highly familiar with the cricketer, though she is not much popular among the female respondents,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 27 (Ians) Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin released a long statement, expressing his thoughts on the ‘mankading’ controversy, and said If anyone run-outs Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or any big player in the Knockout stage of the game, the hell will break out in that situation.
Here is what Ashwin wrote on X, previously Twitter:“This is a fair assessment of the situation. Imagine someone running out Kohli, Rohit, Smith, Root, or any crucial batter at the nonstrikers in the World Cup semi-final or a crunch game that will decide qualification.
“I am sure hell will break loose and there will be a character assassination campaign by some experts who still don’t agree with it and of course, fans that are on the receiving end.”
Further, he wrote, “At the moment not all teams are doing it but come the World Cup, I really hope everyone is...
Here is what Ashwin wrote on X, previously Twitter:“This is a fair assessment of the situation. Imagine someone running out Kohli, Rohit, Smith, Root, or any crucial batter at the nonstrikers in the World Cup semi-final or a crunch game that will decide qualification.
“I am sure hell will break loose and there will be a character assassination campaign by some experts who still don’t agree with it and of course, fans that are on the receiving end.”
Further, he wrote, “At the moment not all teams are doing it but come the World Cup, I really hope everyone is...
- 8/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Colombo, Aug 26 (Ians) Superb bowling effort by Shadab Khan (3-42), Shaheen Shah Afridi (2-31) and Faheem Ashraf (2-43) after half-centuries by skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan (67) helped Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 59 runs and win their three-match series 3-0 here on Saturday.
The superb all-round performance that led to Pakistan’s clean sweep against Afghanistan saw them overtake Australia for the No. 1 spot in the Icc Men’s Odi Rankings.
After a brief sojourn with the pole position in May, a series whitewash over Afghanistan helped Pakistan return to the No. 1 spot in the Men’s Odi Rankings.
Pakistan went into the third and final Odi leading 2-0 and defeated their neighbours after a solid second half of the innings with the bat.
Despite a stutter in the middle with the bat, Pakistan finished strong on a slow pitch, making 268 with Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam scoring half-centuries.
In reply,...
The superb all-round performance that led to Pakistan’s clean sweep against Afghanistan saw them overtake Australia for the No. 1 spot in the Icc Men’s Odi Rankings.
After a brief sojourn with the pole position in May, a series whitewash over Afghanistan helped Pakistan return to the No. 1 spot in the Men’s Odi Rankings.
Pakistan went into the third and final Odi leading 2-0 and defeated their neighbours after a solid second half of the innings with the bat.
Despite a stutter in the middle with the bat, Pakistan finished strong on a slow pitch, making 268 with Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam scoring half-centuries.
In reply,...
- 8/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Colombo, Aug 26 (Ians) The Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) have added left-handed batter Saud Shakeel to the 17-member squad for the Men’s Asia Cup 2023 Odi tournament, starting on August 30. Saud Shakeel has been elevated from travelling reserves to the main squad, the Pcb informed in a statement on Saturday.
Tayyab Tahir, the right-handed batter, will remain with the side as a travelling reserve.
Babar Azam’s side will arrive in Multan on Sunday and will rest the next day. The team management has given an off day to the players who participated in the Lankan Premier League. Babar, Imam-ul-Haq and Naseem Shah will travel to Lahore on Sunday and join the side on Monday evening.
The players will train on Tuesday (August 29) at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Pakistan play Nepal in Multan on August 30 in the tournament opener.
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf,...
Tayyab Tahir, the right-handed batter, will remain with the side as a travelling reserve.
Babar Azam’s side will arrive in Multan on Sunday and will rest the next day. The team management has given an off day to the players who participated in the Lankan Premier League. Babar, Imam-ul-Haq and Naseem Shah will travel to Lahore on Sunday and join the side on Monday evening.
The players will train on Tuesday (August 29) at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Pakistan play Nepal in Multan on August 30 in the tournament opener.
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf,...
- 8/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Wanted to see Afghanistan spinners’ overs off and accelerate against their fast bowlers: Shadab Khan
Hambantota, Aug 25 (Ians) After Pakistan secured a thrilling victory in the second Odi against Afghanistan, all-rounder Shadab Khan said his plan was to see off the overs of their spinners and go for the runs against the faster bowlers.
In chasing 301, Shadab made 48 off 35 balls and brought Pakistan back in the hunt in the 49th over when he smashed a four and six on two full tosses against fast bowler Abdul Rahman.
With 11 runs needed off the final over, he was run-out by Fazalhaq Farooqui at the non-striker’s end, after moving out of the crease before the ball was bowled. But Naseem Shah (10 not out) and Haris Rauf held their nerves to take Pakistan over the line with a ball to spare.
“When you’re a senior player, you go through these stages again and again. Sometimes you fail, sometimes you succeed. I try to be as calm as possible.
In chasing 301, Shadab made 48 off 35 balls and brought Pakistan back in the hunt in the 49th over when he smashed a four and six on two full tosses against fast bowler Abdul Rahman.
With 11 runs needed off the final over, he was run-out by Fazalhaq Farooqui at the non-striker’s end, after moving out of the crease before the ball was bowled. But Naseem Shah (10 not out) and Haris Rauf held their nerves to take Pakistan over the line with a ball to spare.
“When you’re a senior player, you go through these stages again and again. Sometimes you fail, sometimes you succeed. I try to be as calm as possible.
- 8/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hambantota, Aug 24 (Ians) Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s run-a-ball 151 went in vain as Pakistan on half-centuries by opener Imam-ul Haq and skipper Babar Azam and a crucial 48 by Shadab Khan to win a last-over thriller for a one-wicket win in the second Odi here on Thursday.
Pakistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Odi series against Afghanistan with a nail-biting win in a match that produced 602 runs, the highest match aggregate involving the two teams in ODIs.
In the death overs of the second innings which was filled with one dramatic moment after another, Pakistan managed to hold their nerve to win the second Odi by the barest of margins – with a ball and a wicket to spare.
Naseem Shah was once again the tormentor for Afghanistan as he snatched away what could have been their maiden Odi win against Pakistan.
Earlier in the day, Afghanistan were helped to...
Pakistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Odi series against Afghanistan with a nail-biting win in a match that produced 602 runs, the highest match aggregate involving the two teams in ODIs.
In the death overs of the second innings which was filled with one dramatic moment after another, Pakistan managed to hold their nerve to win the second Odi by the barest of margins – with a ball and a wicket to spare.
Naseem Shah was once again the tormentor for Afghanistan as he snatched away what could have been their maiden Odi win against Pakistan.
Earlier in the day, Afghanistan were helped to...
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hambantota, Aug 22 (Ians) Ahead of the Asia Cup and the subsequent World Cup India, Pakistan pacers came up with a strong performance in the 1st Odi against Afghanistan here on Tuesday.
The Pakistan pacers shared eight wickets between them as they bowled Afghanistan out for 59 in the first Odi of the three-match series.
Haris Rauf (5-18) took a career-best haul while Shaheen Shah Afridi (2-9) and Naseem Shah (1-12) also hit top gear in Pakistan’s first Odi outside home in 2023.
Pakistan had struggled to gather momentum in their own batting innings, needing a late ninth-wicket stand to lift them past 200 against a strong Afghanistan bowling attack.
Opener Imam-ul-Haq was the only silver lining for Pakistan as he struck a 94-ball 61 while ShadabKhan (39) and Iftikhar Ahmed (30) too made vital contributions as the 1992 World Champions were all out 201 in 47.1 overs.
But the quicks ensured that Pakistan were on course for a win within the first 10 overs.
The Pakistan pacers shared eight wickets between them as they bowled Afghanistan out for 59 in the first Odi of the three-match series.
Haris Rauf (5-18) took a career-best haul while Shaheen Shah Afridi (2-9) and Naseem Shah (1-12) also hit top gear in Pakistan’s first Odi outside home in 2023.
Pakistan had struggled to gather momentum in their own batting innings, needing a late ninth-wicket stand to lift them past 200 against a strong Afghanistan bowling attack.
Opener Imam-ul-Haq was the only silver lining for Pakistan as he struck a 94-ball 61 while ShadabKhan (39) and Iftikhar Ahmed (30) too made vital contributions as the 1992 World Champions were all out 201 in 47.1 overs.
But the quicks ensured that Pakistan were on course for a win within the first 10 overs.
- 8/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dubai, Aug 21 (Ians) Some of the top cricket stars from all around the world will represent the six ILT20 franchises in Season 2 of UAE’s biggest domestic T20 league — the ILT20. Australia’s all-format opener David Warner (Dubai Capitals) is amongst the full list of superstars that the six teams have signed for Season 2.
Warner (350 internationals for Australia) is already a great of the game with his batting feats in the international arena. The left-hander has played 356 T20s around the world amassing 11695 runs with the help of eight centuries.
England fast bowler Mark Wood is set to raise the heat at the Dp World ILT20 Season 2 with his searing pace, Wood also joins the Capitals squad. Wood is rated amongst the fastest bowlers in the world and has produced some match-winning performances in the recent past.
Other than Warner and Wood, the Capitals have brought back Sri Lanka all-rounder...
Warner (350 internationals for Australia) is already a great of the game with his batting feats in the international arena. The left-hander has played 356 T20s around the world amassing 11695 runs with the help of eight centuries.
England fast bowler Mark Wood is set to raise the heat at the Dp World ILT20 Season 2 with his searing pace, Wood also joins the Capitals squad. Wood is rated amongst the fastest bowlers in the world and has produced some match-winning performances in the recent past.
Other than Warner and Wood, the Capitals have brought back Sri Lanka all-rounder...
- 8/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lahore, Aug 9 (Ians) Fast-bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and middle-order batter Tayyab Tahir on Wednesday were included in Pakistan’s squad for the Asia Cup as well as ODIs against Afghanistan, with both taking place in Sri Lanka.
Left-handed batter Shan Masood, who was made the vice-captain in the format earlier this year, and Ihsanullah are the notable absentees from the squad that played New Zealand in the five ODIs in April and May.
In the squad announced by recently-appointed chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, who had an impressive time with the bat in Tests against Sri Lanka, is included in ODIs against Afghanistan after having played only five games previously in the format.
Faheem returns to the side after being out of the national team for two years and further adds to the balance of the squad as a fast bowling all-rounder. His last outing in the format was during...
Left-handed batter Shan Masood, who was made the vice-captain in the format earlier this year, and Ihsanullah are the notable absentees from the squad that played New Zealand in the five ODIs in April and May.
In the squad announced by recently-appointed chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, who had an impressive time with the bat in Tests against Sri Lanka, is included in ODIs against Afghanistan after having played only five games previously in the format.
Faheem returns to the side after being out of the national team for two years and further adds to the balance of the squad as a fast bowling all-rounder. His last outing in the format was during...
- 8/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Karachi, May 4 (Ians) Debutant allrounder Cole McConchie made a bold unbeaten 64 and Tom Blundell (65) top-scored but their efforts went in vain as a series of errors consigned New Zealand to a 26-run defeat in the third Odi, giving hosts Pakistan an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match Odi series.
Chasing Pakistan’s 287/6. build on superb fifties by opener Imam-ul-Haq (90) and skipper Babar Azam (54) at the National Stadium here, the Black Caps were dismissed for 261 in the last over and suffered their third successive defeat in the series.
After skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field first, Tom Blundell, in his first appearance of the series, top-scored but was one of two unnecessary run-out victims as the tourists made a mess of their run chase.
The opener/wicketkeeper cruised to 65 from 78 balls before taking on the arm of Mohammad Wasim when attempting a second run and falling short.
Chasing Pakistan’s 287/6. build on superb fifties by opener Imam-ul-Haq (90) and skipper Babar Azam (54) at the National Stadium here, the Black Caps were dismissed for 261 in the last over and suffered their third successive defeat in the series.
After skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field first, Tom Blundell, in his first appearance of the series, top-scored but was one of two unnecessary run-out victims as the tourists made a mess of their run chase.
The opener/wicketkeeper cruised to 65 from 78 balls before taking on the arm of Mohammad Wasim when attempting a second run and falling short.
- 5/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rawalpindi, April 28 (Ians) Pakistan opener Fakhar Zamans ninth century in Odi cricket helped the hosts secure a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the series opener at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Through this, Pakistan also claimed their 500th win in ODIs, becoming only the third team to do so after Australia and India.
Chasing 289, Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq shared a solid 124-run opening stand. After scoring his 15th Odi half-century, Imam was trapped leg-before by leg-spinner Ish Sodhi in the 22nd over, departing for 60 off 65 balls, laced with five fours and one six.
After ‘mam’s departure, Zaman added 90 runs for the second wicket with captain Babar Azam and also brought up his ninth Odi century in the 35th over. Babar missed out on his 25th Odi half-century by one when he was caught behind off pacer Adam Milne in the next over, with Shan Masood too departing cheaply.
With 12 overs remaining,...
Chasing 289, Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq shared a solid 124-run opening stand. After scoring his 15th Odi half-century, Imam was trapped leg-before by leg-spinner Ish Sodhi in the 22nd over, departing for 60 off 65 balls, laced with five fours and one six.
After ‘mam’s departure, Zaman added 90 runs for the second wicket with captain Babar Azam and also brought up his ninth Odi century in the 35th over. Babar missed out on his 25th Odi half-century by one when he was caught behind off pacer Adam Milne in the next over, with Shan Masood too departing cheaply.
With 12 overs remaining,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dubai, April 19 (Ians) Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya leaped 13 slots to his career-best 19th in the latest Icc Men’s Test Bowler Rankings released on Wednesday following his 10-wicket haul against Ireland earlier this week.
Jayasuriya’s performance, alongside centuries from teammates captain Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Sadeera Samarawickrama, helped Sri Lanka to achieve a whopping innings and 280-run victory over Ireland in the first of the two-match series in Galle.
Jayasuriya has now jumped his way from 32nd place in the rankings to his personal best 19th place and rating points of 869. In the Ravichandran Ashwin-led bowling list, Ramesh Mendis rose three spaces to 32nd, while Vishwa Fernando gained four places to 59th position.
In the batters’ list, Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne’s 179 runs from 235 balls helped him advance one spot to ninth with 783 points, while Chandimal and Mendis rose to 14th and 42nd respectively.
Jayasuriya’s performance, alongside centuries from teammates captain Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Sadeera Samarawickrama, helped Sri Lanka to achieve a whopping innings and 280-run victory over Ireland in the first of the two-match series in Galle.
Jayasuriya has now jumped his way from 32nd place in the rankings to his personal best 19th place and rating points of 869. In the Ravichandran Ashwin-led bowling list, Ramesh Mendis rose three spaces to 32nd, while Vishwa Fernando gained four places to 59th position.
In the batters’ list, Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne’s 179 runs from 235 balls helped him advance one spot to ninth with 783 points, while Chandimal and Mendis rose to 14th and 42nd respectively.
- 4/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lahore, April 13 (Ians) Second-rung players from New Zealand that are not injured or involved in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (Ipl) are set to lock horns with a full-strength Pakistan squad in a five-match T20I series, starting with the first game here on Friday.
During the time when the best players of world cricket are involved in Ipl, the New Zealand tour of Pakistan — comprising five T20Is and as many ODIs — promises some riveting international action.
Hosts Pakistan have picked a star-studded T20I squad, boosted by the return of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is all set to play for the first time in international cricket since the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup Final against England in November 2022.
Though he returns to play international cricket after a four-month gap, Afridi has been busy picking up silverware and smashing records in Pakistan. During the recent Pakistan...
During the time when the best players of world cricket are involved in Ipl, the New Zealand tour of Pakistan — comprising five T20Is and as many ODIs — promises some riveting international action.
Hosts Pakistan have picked a star-studded T20I squad, boosted by the return of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is all set to play for the first time in international cricket since the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup Final against England in November 2022.
Though he returns to play international cricket after a four-month gap, Afridi has been busy picking up silverware and smashing records in Pakistan. During the recent Pakistan...
- 4/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dubai, March 29 (Ians) After leading Afghanistan to historic 2-1 series win over Pakistan, leg-spinner Rashid Khan regained the top spot among bowlers in the latest Icc T20I player rankings, released on Wednesday.
Rashid, who took a wicket each in the three matches conceding a total of 62 runs off his 12 overs, surpassed Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga to take the top position. He grabbed the top spot for the first time in his career in February 2018 and was number one most recently in November last year.
Rashid’s teammate Fazalhaq Farooqi, who was the standout pacer during the series with a total of five wickets and an economy rate of just 4.75, shot up an eye-catching 12 spots to third overall on the latest rankings update.
Afghanistan now has three players inside the top 10 of the T20I category for bowlers, with spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman rounding out the talented trio in...
Rashid, who took a wicket each in the three matches conceding a total of 62 runs off his 12 overs, surpassed Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga to take the top position. He grabbed the top spot for the first time in his career in February 2018 and was number one most recently in November last year.
Rashid’s teammate Fazalhaq Farooqi, who was the standout pacer during the series with a total of five wickets and an economy rate of just 4.75, shot up an eye-catching 12 spots to third overall on the latest rankings update.
Afghanistan now has three players inside the top 10 of the T20I category for bowlers, with spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman rounding out the talented trio in...
- 3/29/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Sharjah, March 28 (Ians) Pakistan stand-in captain Shadab Khan acknowledged that his team aimed to play for national pride in the third T20I match, despite already losing the three-match series to Afghanistan.
Pakistan registered a 66-run win over Afghanistan on Monday, preventing a complete T20I series sweep. Shadab, who contributed 28 runs and claimed three wickets, emphasised that Pakistan aimed to end the series with a triumphant note, despite their earlier defeat.
“We wanted to finish on a high note and we have done that. We had to adapt to the conditions and the batsmen managed to do that. We needed to play for Pakistan’s pride and we did it. The main motive of this series was to give the youngsters a chance, hopefully, they will get confidence from these matches and it will help them in the long run,” Shadab, who was adjudged Player of the Match for his all-round show,...
Pakistan registered a 66-run win over Afghanistan on Monday, preventing a complete T20I series sweep. Shadab, who contributed 28 runs and claimed three wickets, emphasised that Pakistan aimed to end the series with a triumphant note, despite their earlier defeat.
“We wanted to finish on a high note and we have done that. We had to adapt to the conditions and the batsmen managed to do that. We needed to play for Pakistan’s pride and we did it. The main motive of this series was to give the youngsters a chance, hopefully, they will get confidence from these matches and it will help them in the long run,” Shadab, who was adjudged Player of the Match for his all-round show,...
- 3/28/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Sharjah, March 27 (Ians) Stand-in Pakistan captain Shadab Khan believes plenty of positives will come from his side’s series loss to Afghanistan and the consistent efforts of experienced absentees Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will be further appreciated when the star duo return to the national setup.
Babar and Rizwan were rested for the ongoing three-game series against Afghanistan in Sharjah as a host of players with less experience and fewer credentials were given the chance to shine in the absence of the ultra-reliable top-order pair.
The results from the opening two games of the series haven’t gone to plan as Afghanistan registered a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Pakistan on Sunday to clinch their first series triumph over their Asian rival.
“People criticise Babar and Rizwan regardless of whether they perform or not. There is always a sword hanging over them of strike rate. As a nation, we wanted...
Babar and Rizwan were rested for the ongoing three-game series against Afghanistan in Sharjah as a host of players with less experience and fewer credentials were given the chance to shine in the absence of the ultra-reliable top-order pair.
The results from the opening two games of the series haven’t gone to plan as Afghanistan registered a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Pakistan on Sunday to clinch their first series triumph over their Asian rival.
“People criticise Babar and Rizwan regardless of whether they perform or not. There is always a sword hanging over them of strike rate. As a nation, we wanted...
- 3/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, March 13 (Ians) All-rounder Shadab Khan will captain Pakistan in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan as the Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) on Monday named a 15-man squad for the three-match T20I series in Sharjah, which is set to commence on March 24.
The board also named Mohammad Yousuf as the interim head and batting coach.
Key players like regular skipper Babar Azam along with along with Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been rested, while Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain and Khushdil Shah failed to find a place in the squad.
These nine players were part of the Pakistan squad that reached the final of the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
Shadab will lead the side that includes four uncapped players — Ihsanullah, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir and Zaman Khan — while Abdullah Shafique, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim...
The board also named Mohammad Yousuf as the interim head and batting coach.
Key players like regular skipper Babar Azam along with along with Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been rested, while Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain and Khushdil Shah failed to find a place in the squad.
These nine players were part of the Pakistan squad that reached the final of the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
Shadab will lead the side that includes four uncapped players — Ihsanullah, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir and Zaman Khan — while Abdullah Shafique, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim...
- 3/13/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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