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Eight Pakistan players to feature in Zim Afro T10 League

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Eight Pakistan players including Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hafeez and Asif Ali will feature in the upcoming Zim Afro T10 League 2023.

The players’ draft for the upcoming inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 League took place on Monday, July 3.

Following the players’ draft, the participating teams picked 16 players each in their squad which include at least six Zimbabwean cricketers.

The tournament will run from July 20 to July 29 and will feature five teams – the Harare Hurricanes, Joburg Buffaloes, Durban Qalandars, Bulawayo Braves, and Cape Town Samp Army – competing for the silverware.

Notably, the Zim Afro T10 League will mark the first instance when a franchise league will become a part of Zimbabwe cricket.

It is worth mentioning here that five cricketers will be chosen from Zimbabwe’s Emerging Player Programme, which is intended to provide the young players with an opportunity to burst onto the big stage, and they will be added to each team’s roster in the upcoming days.

“This is a historic day for Zimbabwean cricket and we can’t wait to open up the doors for such talented cricketers. Each of the five squads look extremely strong and I am sure the cricket on display will be of the highest order,” Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director, Givemore Makoni, said.

“And I am delighted that the Zim Afro T10 will also give the young cricketers a boost as they will be rubbing shoulders with some of the best players in the world.”

Pakistan players in Zim Afro T10 League 2023

Durban Qalandars: Asif Ali, Mohammad Amir, Mirza Tahir Baig and Tayyab Abbas

Harare Hurricanes: Shahnawaz Dahani

Johannesburg Buffaloes: Usman Shinwari and Mohammad Hafeez

Cape Town Samp Army: Mohammad Irfan

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Asif Ali gets highest votes to become ICC’s Player of October

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DUBAI: Pakistan’s middle-order batter Asif Ali has been voted as International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Player of the Month [October]. 

Asif was nominated by ICC for his glittering performances in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan and Namibia’s David Wiese.

Asif led Pakistan to back-to-back wins against New Zealand and Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2021.

Asif struck 27 off 12 balls in crunch moments to win the match for Pakistan against New Zealand. The powerful inning was followed by yet another eye-catching knock from him including four sixes in the 19th over to seal an important third victory in the extravaganza against Afghanistan.

Pakistan remained the only unbeaten team in the mega event and will play against Australia in the second semi-final on November 11 at Dubai International Stadium.

READ: WATCH: Asif Ali enjoys ‘Kite Flying’ in free time

Asif Ali nominated for ICC Men’s Player of October

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DUBAI: International Cricket Council (ICC) nominated Pakistan’s hard-hitting batter Asif Ali for Men’s Player of the Month (October). 

Asif, who led Pakistan to two back-to-back victories against New Zealand and Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2021, joins Bangladesh’s Shakib-al-Hasan and Namibia’s David Wiese in nominations.

Asif struck 27 off 12 balls in crunch moments to win the match for Pakistan against New Zealand. The powerful inning was followed by yet another eye-catching knock from him including four sixes in the 19th over to seal an important third victory in the extravaganza against Afghanistan.

Cricket fans across the globe will have the right to vote for the nominated candidates. The ICC will announce the winner next week.

READ: ‘Remember the Name’ Asif Ali wins heart of cricket world

‘Remember the Name’ Asif Ali wins heart of cricket world

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DUBAI: Asif Ali once again proved himself as a solid match-winner after leading Pakistan to third consecutive victory in T20 World Cup 2021. 

Asif struck four sixes in the 19th over to hand Pakistan a convincing five-wicket victory against Afghanistan.

Followed by his match-winning knock against New Zealand in the previous match, this inning also managed to make him a hero in the cricket world right now.

Pakistan have made their position stronger to qualify for the semis in the mega event after winning all their three matches so far. Now, the Green Shirts will play against qualifying teams Namibia and Scotland in their last two group stage contests.

READ: Asif snatches victory from the jaws of Afghanistan

‘It was very important for us to win against NZ’ match-winner Asif

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SHARJAH: Pakistan’s match-winning batter against New Zealand, Asif Ali tells the importance of winning a T20 World Cup contest against the Kewis. 

In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Asif said victory against New Zealand was very important for them as a team in connection with their withdrawal from the Pakistan tour last month.

“The match against New Zealand was very important for us after India, and we all were very confident about it. I entered the ground with an aim to finish the match and alhamdulillah I did it,” said Asif who scored match-winning quick 27 against New Zealand.

Asif also shared the conversation between him and experienced cricketer Shoaib Malik who kept things going from the other end.

“Shoaib bhai shook hands with me and asked me to play straight as the ball was coming a bit slower. We practiced together before the match and he is a great helper to me always,” Asif told.

The right-handed batter is confident to continue his shining performance in upcoming matches of Pakistan.

READ: ‘Dedicating this win to Pakistan’s security forces’ Hafeez

‘From criticism to fan following’ Asif, Haris win heart on internet

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SHARJAH: Asif Ali and Haris Rauf performed outstandingly in their departments to help Pakistan notch second consecutive victory in the T20 World Cup 2021. 

Asif scored match-winning 27 runs whereas Haris picked up his T20I career-best 4-22 to help Pakistan restrict New Zealand to 134-8 in the seventh match of the event.

With their top-class performances, the two cricketers finally caught the limelight and their critics turned into their fans within no time.

Here’s how Pakistanis reacted to these two performing at their best;

https://twitter.com/waqasakhter077/status/1453048739145437184

https://twitter.com/UmairSayss_/status/1452583121862410240

https://twitter.com/Usama___Ahmad/status/1453053700860170244

Pakistan is currently at the top of Group 2’s points table by winning their first two matches. They will now face Afghanistan on October 29.

READ: ‘They need security inside ground’ Shoaib Akhtar takes jibe at NZ

‘Good, bad times are part of cricket’ Asif confident for strong comeback

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KARACHI/ABU DHABI: Pakistan and Islamabad United’s hard-hitting batsman Asif Ali believes that good and bad times are part of cricket but one should not lose hope. 
Speaking exclusively to ARY Sports, Ali expressed confidence in making a strong comeback by performing in upcoming PSL 6 matches in Abu Dhabi. “I know I was dropped from the national team due to my performance. But, I believe that good and bad days are part of cricket,” he stressed.
“I am hopeful to perform in upcoming PSL matches and my team Islamabad United wins the tournament due to my performance,” he added.

The late middle-order batsman shared his training plan and said he always tries to play according to the condition. “I always try to replicate the plan given by the coach. I usually come to bat in last overs where I can’t often play for singles and doubles,” he said.
It must be noted here that Asif has played 47 PSL matches so far with scoring 720 runs at an average of 25.71 and strike-rate of 163.26.

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