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Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi performs Umrah

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1 year ago

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Pakistan ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is in Saudi Arabia, recently had the privilege to perform Umrah.

Shaheen has not distanced himself from social media and is keeping his fans updated with all that he’s doing.

Taking to two social media platforms — Twitter and Instagram — the fast bowler shared a picture of himself at the Khana-e-Ka’aba.

“Alhamdulillah,” he captioned the picture.

Soon after Shaheen posted the picture, fans and supporters started pouring in their love and flooded the comments section with praises for one of the best bowlers.

Pakistan cricketer Sajid Khan, who made his international debut for the national team in April 2021, congratulated Shaheen.

The speedster, who was recovering from a knee injury, is ready to jump back into action, as he has fully recovered from the injury which has kept him out of action since November 2022.

“I have around 55 overs under my belt during training and I’m ready to feature in all forms of cricket,” said Shaheen, while speaking to the media persons.

The pacer said that he was bowling as he used to before the injury and that he was ready to step out on the field once again.

Shaheen is currently not a part of the Pakistan squad since the 22-year-old is recovering from a knee injury, which he suffered during the T20 World Cup 2022 final against England on November 13.

“Staying on the sidelines was tough for me. I decided to participate in the T20 World Cup because the team needed me. If I was running in to bowl in the T20 World Cup like I’m doing now, the result would have been different,” the pacer said while speaking about his time away from the pitch

Shaheen also expressed disappointment about missing out on the home season, which included tours by England and New Zealand.

“I was upset about missing the home series against England and New Zealand. I wanted to play in front of my home crowd and help the team win,” he said.

The lanky pacer will lead Lahore Qalandars during the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where his side is the defending champions.

The eighth edition of the PSL is scheduled to be held from February 13 to March 19, 2023.

Shaheen’s return to international cricket will be subject to the fast bowler’s successful completion of the rehabilitation programme and the following go-ahead by the medical staff.

Recently Shaheen took to Twitter to share videos of his practice session.

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Saying goodbye to international cricket, Bismah Maroof

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2 days ago

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The decision to leave international cricket was made by Pakistani women’s cricket player Bismah Maroof on Thursday.

According to details, Maroof declared, “I am choosing to say goodbye to the sport, which I really enjoy. I have had a really memorable cricket journey.”

Saying, “The PCB, companions, family, and fans have always supported me,” she highlighted the importance of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and fans to her career.

With an average of 29.55, Maroof had scored 3369 runs in 136 WODIs while playing for Pakistan.

Throughout 140 WT20Is, Maroof averaged 27.55 and scored 2893 runs.

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For the Pakistani team’s T20I against New Zealand, Haseebullah has replaced Azam Khan.

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4 days ago

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In a brief press release, PCB said, “The national selection committee has announced wicketkeeper/batter Haseebullah as the replacement player for Azam Khan, who was sidelined from the T20I series against New Zealand due to a tear in his right calf muscle.”

The information indicates that Haseebullah will become a member of the Pakistan team following the third Twenty20 International, and he will be eligible to be selected for the two remaining Twenty20 Internationals, which are slated to take place in Lahore on Thursday and Saturday, respectively.

Earlier in the year, Haseebullah, 21, played in his only Twenty20 international match against New Zealand.

or the unfamiliar, Azam Khan was declared out of the whole series on Saturday after missing the first Twenty20 International because of pain in his right knee and right calf muscle.

According to PCB, “Azam Khan has been advised to undergo a 10-day rest following radiology reports confirming a Grade One tear of his right calf muscle.”

The announcement also stated, “Azam will therefore be unable to take part in the current Twenty20 International series against New Zealand, which concludes in Lahore on April 27.”

Notably, Mark Chapman’s incredible innings helped the visitors to an easy seven-wicket victory in the third Twenty20 International, tying the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand at one.

Pakistan team for the Twenty20 Internationals in New Zealand

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Babar Azam (c), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan

Mohammad Ali, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, and Muhammad Wasim Jr. are the reserve players.

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Rain cancels out Pakistan vs. New Zealand’s opening Twenty20 international

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1 week ago

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As the rain returned, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s expertly timed in-swinger to dismiss Tim Robinson left only a two-ball match going on at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.

On-field umpires Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza shook hands with the players and decided to call off the contest as soon as the rain started up again. Additionally, there was a thirty-minute delay in the planned fixture toss. Then, after winning the coin toss, Michael Bracewell, the captain of New Zealand, decided to bat first.

The players from both sides assembled shortly after for the national anthems, but more rain caused the proceedings to be postponed.

The match appeared likely to be called off before a ball was played due to the intensity of the second spell of rain. But after the rain stopped, the ground crew worked extremely hard, and the game might go into five overs.

The second game, which takes place at the same location on April 20, will pit the two teams against one another.