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Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi climb further up ICC Test rankings ladder

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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and young pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi moved up in the Test rankings as the International Cricket Council (ICC) issued fresh rankings Wednesday.

Azam is one step closer in his quest to become the number 1 batter in all three formats of the game after the Pakistan captain moved closer to the top Test ranking.

While Azam already holds top billing in both white-ball formats, he is yet to reach the summit at the Test level and still trails England’s Joe Root.

Root remains clear at the top of the Test list, but Babar rises one spot to third overall and to a career-high rating of 874 points on the back of his tremendous century in the opening Test of Pakistan’s ongoing series against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Babar scored almost 55% of Pakistan’s first-innings runs during that Test, with the right-hander contributing 119 runs to a team score of 218 that ultimately helped the side keep in touch with Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 222.

The in-form captain wasn’t the only Pakistan player to make an eye-catching move on the latest rankings, with star pacer Shaheen Afridi also jumping up a spot on the list for Test bowlers.

Afridi picked up four wickets during the first innings of that Test against Sri Lanka and that catapulted him in front of India quick Jasprit Bumrah and into third on the bowler rankings.

Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique was named Player of the Match for his match-winning century in the second innings of that Galle Test and that saw him jump 23 spots to 16th overall on the batter rankings with 671 rating points.

Only two batters have had more points after six Tests – Sunil Gavaskar (692) and Donald Bradman (687). Shafique’s 671 points are the most for a Pakistan batter after six Tests, the previous being Saeed Ahmed with 614 points.

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With a resounding victory, Pakistan wins the Blind T20 World Cup.

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Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by a resounding 10-wicket margin in the final to win the Blind T20 World Cup. In just 11 overs, the home team chased down a target of 140 runs, demonstrating their superior skill and coordination.

The game’s star was Nisar Ali, who gave an incredible batting effort. He ensured a smooth and conclusive victory for Pakistan by smashing an undefeated 72 runs off just 31 balls.

With the win, Pakistan’s stellar record in blind cricket gains yet another honor, solidifying its supremacy in the game.

Supporters nationwide rejoiced after the team’s outstanding accomplishment.

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As Pakistan defeats Zimbabwe in the opening Twenty20 International, bowler Tayyab Tahir shines.

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BULAWAYO: Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 57 runs in the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series on Sunday thanks to an unbeaten 39-run performance from Tayyab Tahir and a combined bowling effort.

Muhammad Irfan Khan (27*) and Tayyab Tahir contributed an outstanding 65-run fifth-wicket partnership off 34 balls, which helped Pakistan reach 165-4.

After reaching 60 for two in their PowerPlay, which was eight runs more than Pakistan, Zimbabwe lost pace and was dismissed for 108 in 15.3 overs.

Abrar Ahmed finished with three for 28 after taking two wickets in his second over, while Sufyan Moqim enthralled the middle order with his left-arm wrist spin bowling, finishing with figures of 4-0-20-3. Haris Rauf scored 17 runs while taking two wickets.

Pakistan got a strong start, reaching 52 for 1 at the end of the powerplay overs. After that, they were stifled for runs as the following 11 overs produced 69 runs at a cost of three wickets.

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Nevertheless, Irfan and Tayyab contributed 44 runs from the final three overs to give the total some steadiness. In his 25-ball 39 not out, Tayyab hit four fours and a six, and Irfan hit three fours in his 15-ball 27.

Usman Khan with a 30-ball 39 with two fours and two sixes and Saim Ayub (24) were the other notable run scorers, while Omair Bin Yousuf scored 16 and captain Salman Ali Agha scored a 19-ball 13.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza was the most impressive bowler, taking one for 14 from his four overs, while fast bowlers Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani collectively conceded 82 runs from their eight overs.

Pakistan’s starting lineup includes: Omair Bin Yousuf, Salman Agha (c), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Usman Khan (wk), and Saim Ayub.

Tawandanashe Marumani (wk), Tashinga Musekiwa, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Brain Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, and Clive Madande make up Zimbabwe’s starting lineup.

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Finalizing the Pakistani team for the tour of South Africa

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The last rounds of the selection process have begun for Pakistan’s national team for the forthcoming tour of South Africa. According to sources, the T20 series will continue the tradition of developing up-and-coming talent by providing opportunities for young players.

Senior bowlers and batters might be rested for the Twenty20 series, while Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi are anticipated to participate in the One-Day International series, according to insiders.

It is likely that Fakhar Zaman will rejoin the white-ball team, and Imam-ul-Haq will be considered for the Test team.

In order to prepare for the difficult conditions, plans are also in motion to conduct a training camp for the Test team in South Africa.

There will be three ODIs, three T20s, and two Test matches during Pakistan’s trip of South Africa.

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