Shaheen Afridi
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Shaheen Afridi rejects vice-captaincy offer; Pakistan head into T20 World Cup without Babar's deputy
Cricket | May 25, 2024, 06:36 PM ISTThe PCB Selection Committee reportedly considered Shaheen Afridi to be vice-captain of Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 ahead of the star all-rounder Shadab Khan and experienced wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.
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Wahab Riaz reveals reason behind removing Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan captain
Cricket | Apr 09, 2024, 05:47 PM ISTPakistan cricket continues to hog the limelight and this time, it is due to the squad that has been announced for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. The five-match series is set to be played from April 18 to 27 with New Zealand team arriving on April 14.
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Pakistan's captaincy saga into more crisis with statement furore, PCB holds talks with Shaheen
Cricket | Apr 01, 2024, 12:40 PM ISTShaheen Afridi was sacked from the role of Pakistan's T20 captain as the board reappointed Babar Azam to the top role in the white-ball cricket. The change of guard has resulted in more controversy and crisis after a statement furore.
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Shaheen Afridi's T20I captaincy future in doubt, PCB chief hints new skipper could arrive
Cricket | Mar 24, 2024, 08:41 PM ISTShaheen Afridi took the T20I captaincy after Babar Azam stepped down from the skipper's role from all three formats. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi has hinted that the team could get a new captain. Notably, PCB has made some more big decisions.
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Shaheen Afridi hits Iftikhar Ahmed on helmet, batter redeems himself with giant sixes | WATCH
Cricket | Feb 27, 2024, 10:46 PM ISTIftikhar Ahmed smashed 40 runs from just 18 balls as he took the Lahore Qalandars bowlers to the cleaners. He smashed Shaheen Afridi for two beautiful sixes after being hit on the helmet by the pacer.
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'Pakistan cricket captaincy is slightly easier': Shaheen says despite making tough start as skipper
Cricket | Feb 21, 2024, 10:00 PM ISTShaheen Afridi was named the T20 captain of the Pakistan side after Babar Azam stepped down from all the three-formats of the national team. He has led his PSL side Lahore Qalandars to back-to-back titles but find Pakistan captaincy slightly easier.
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'I am still fit and young': Shaheen Afridi quashes talks about dip in pace
Cricket | Feb 21, 2024, 11:57 AM ISTPakistan's T20I captain Shaheen Afridi has rejected claims that his pace has gone down significantly compared to when he first burst on to the international arena. However, he isn't worried much about it and claims that he can still bowl in excess of 140-145 kph.
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'Mera dil karega to mai bowling karunga': Hafeez makes massive claims on Pakistan bowlers' attitude
Cricket | Feb 20, 2024, 12:36 PM ISTFormer Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has opened up on the workload management of Pakistan bowlers claiming that the attitude of the players isn't correct in this aspect. He also lauded West Indies' Shamar Joseph who bowled 12 overs on the trot to win the Test for West Indies.
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NZ vs PAK: Pakistan make 3 massive changes for must-win clash against New Zealand in 3rd T20I
Cricket | Jan 16, 2024, 02:08 PM ISTPakistan are 0-2 down in the five-match series and have a last chance to stay alive. Their bowling attack has conceded 226 and 193 runs in two matches so far but apart from Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman (in 2nd game), none of the batters have clicked on this tour yet.
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New Zealand vs Pakistan Pitch report: How will surface at Seddon Park in Hamilton play in 2nd T20I m
Cricket | Jan 13, 2024, 06:11 PM ISTThe second T20I of the five-match series is set to take place at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. Hosts New Zealand won the series opener by 46 runs as they successfully defended a mammoth total of 226 runs after being invited to bat first.
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Pakistan Super League 2024 schedule announced; champions Lahore face Islamabad in opener on Feb 17
Cricket | Jan 12, 2024, 08:40 PM ISTThe defending champions Lahore Qalandars are facing Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United in the opening game of the Pakistan Super League 2024 while Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi clash with Quetta Gladiators on February 18.
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Finn Allen ruins Shaheen Afridi's captaincy debut, smashes 24 runs in one over in 1st T20I - WATCH
Cricket | Jan 12, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTShaheen Afridi got a wicket in his very first over as Pakistan captain in the first T20I against New Zealand but then was taken for 24 runs in an over by the Kiwi opener Finn Allen. New Zealand posted a huge score of 226 runs on the board in the series opener in Auckland.
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NZ vs PAK Pitch report: How will surface at Eden Park in Auckland play in 1st T20I match?
Cricket | Jan 10, 2024, 04:03 PM ISTAfter suffering a 0-3 defeat against Australia, the Pakistani cricket team takes on New Zealand in the five-match T20I series starting at Eden Park, Auckland on January 11. The Kiwis have won two of the last three T20I encounters against Pakistan and are favourites on Thursday.
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Pakistan make two massive changes for third Test against Australia, young batter set to make debut
Cricket | Jan 02, 2024, 11:58 AM ISTPakistan have already lost the three-match series down under against Australia having lost the first two matches. But with WTC points on offer, third and final Test will be crucial for both teams and the visitors have made key changes to their line-up.
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WATCH | Shaheen Afridi and Marnus Labuschagne indulge in heated battle at MCG on Day 1
Cricket | Dec 26, 2023, 04:26 PM ISTThe second Test between Australia and Pakistan got underway at the iconic MCG today. After opting to bowl first, Pakistan bowled superbly in overcast conditions especially in the post lunch session. Shaheen was exceptional as he troubled Labuschagne a lot.
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Haseebullah, Abbas Afridi earn maiden T20I call-ups as Pakistan announce team for New Zealand series
Cricket | Dec 20, 2023, 07:32 AM ISTShaheen Shah Afridi will be leading Pakistan for the first time after being named as their full-time T20I skipper. He will have his Lahore Qalandars teammate Haris Rauf to rely on in the fast bowling department.
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AUS vs PAK: David Warner trumps Virender Sehwag and other legendary players with his 164-run knock
Cricket | Dec 14, 2023, 05:10 PM ISTAustralia ended the opening day of the first Test at 346/5 after 84 overs thanks David Warner's 164-run knock with other batters batting around him. But the likes of Steve Smith and Travis Head will be disappointed to have missed out on scoring big.
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WATCH: David Warner sends Shaheen Afridi's delivery into stands with innovative shot in Perth
Cricket | Dec 14, 2023, 12:16 PM ISTThe much-awaited Test series between Australia and Pakistan got underway today at Optus Stadium in Perth. After opting to bat first, Australia got off to a scintillating start with Pakistan struggling to pick wickets even as David Warner played aggressive cricket.
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Shaheen Afridi appointed Pakistan's T20I captain, Shan Masood named Test skipper
Cricket | Nov 15, 2023, 09:25 PM ISTShaheen Afridi is Pakistan's pace spearhead and will now lead the T20I side. Shaheen led Lahore Qalandars in the 2003 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to victory.
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PAK vs BAN: Shaheen Afridi breaks Mitchell Starc's ODI world record; leaves behind Shami, Bumrah
Cricket | Oct 31, 2023, 03:06 PM ISTPakistan seemed to have found themselves in their comfort zone bowling first against a weak opposition in Bangladesh as Shaheen Afridi gave the Men in Green a terrific start in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Kolkata on Tuesday, October 31.