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KARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has called Rohit Sharma’s statement a personal opinion while claiming that he does not take it seriously for calling him an ordinary bowler before Champions Trophy 2017.

Amir, while speaking on ARY News’ show Bouncer (Champions Trophy Special), replied to Rohit Sharma, who called him a normal bowler, that he did not take the latter’s statement seriously and there was nothing to be felt bad about it.

“I don’t take Rohit Sharma’s statement serious,” claimed Amir. “Everyone has its own  opinion and it is impossible that everyone regards me as a world-class bowler.”

“There is nothing to be felt bad about it and as a professional, we should not take such things in a negative way. You cannot be everyone’s favourite,” he added.

Amir recalled his encounters with the Indian opener while claiming him a world-class batsman.

“No doubt he is a world-class batsman”, claimed Amir. ” I bowled well every time I have faced Rohit and he struggled while facing me, still I will call him a world-class player”, he concluded.

Indian batter Rohit Sharma called Amir a “normal bowler,” while saying the hype around him was unjustified when the Pakistan pacer was making a return, back in 2016.

It is pertinent to mention here that Amir dismissed the Indian opener Rohit on a duck in his magical first over and produced an overall incredible bowling performance in the Champions Trophy 2017 final against India as he returned with a bowling spell of 3-16.

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JAKARTA: The high-voltage match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 between the two arch-rivals India and Pakistan, ended in a draw.

Pakistan’s forward Abdul Waheed scored the match-saving goal for the Green Shirts, which helped the side to take a point and avoided an opening defeat to their Asia Cup campaign.

Earlier, India pulled ahead in the first quarter as the debutant Karti Selvam scored his first goal for the men in blue. Waheed’s strike, in the closing minutes, however, nullified the lead as both teams shared a point each.

Pakistani goalkeeper Akmal Hussain was adjudged as the Player of the Match for denying a number of attempts from the Indian forwards.

India had more possession but they missed a number of chances to extend their lead and even a chance that came in the last 10 seconds of the match.

Pakistan will now face the hosts Indonesia on May 24 in an attempt to get their first victory of the campaign whereas India will lock horns with the reigning champion Japan in their second Asia Cup fixture.

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MALE: Pakistan Under-15 boys’ table tennis team has lost against the arch-rivals India in the final of the ongoing South Asian Junior Cadet Table Tennis Championship 2022, here on Tuesday.

Pakistan U-15 boys team comprises Muhammad Ahmad and Abbas Amjad, suffered a thumping defeat in the final from the arch-rivals India by the scores of 3-0.

The green shirts, who avenged Bangladesh in the semi-final, could not carry the momentum in the final as India U-15 boys crushed the team in a one-sided affair.

On the other hand, the Pakistan U-19 girls’ team is set to face the team of arch-rivals India in the semi-finals. The green shirts had been in the splendid form before making their way to the final four.

It is worth mentioning here that the players participating in the event were initially directed by Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) to arrange their tickets by themselves since the PTTF could not get the funds from Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).

The players, however, then got private sponsorships from different organizations, which allowed them to compete in the Championship.

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MALE: Pakistan Under-15 boys’ table tennis team avenged Bangladesh in the semi-final to set an exciting final against the arch-rivals India in the ongoing South Asian Junior Cadet Table Tennis Championship 2022.

Pakistan U-15 boys team comprises Muhammad Ahmad and Abbas Amjad secured an astonishing victory over Bangladesh to set their final with India.

The Pakistan U-19 girls’ team, on the other hand, will face India in the semi-finals, but not in the final. The team put on incredible performances in the preliminary rounds to advance to the final four.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF), which could not get funds from PSB, directed the players and support personnel to arrange their tickets by themselves to participate in the event.

The players, however, then got private sponsorships from different organizations, which allowed them to compete in the South Asian Championship.

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SHARJAH: In the final of the Triangular Blind T20 Tournament, Pakistan Blind Cricket Team sealed a comprehensive 58-runs victory over the arch-rivals India Blind Cricket Team to lift the trophy, here on Saturday.

Pakistan Blind Cricket Team completed their unbeaten run in the Triangular series as they beat India in the final by 58 runs.

Batting first Pakistan scored a mammoth 216/3 in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to the fifties from Badar Munir and Nisar Ali in the final of the tournament.

Badar scored a quickfire 63 off just 25 balls with the help of five boundaries and a six, while the skipper Nisar top-scored with 69 runs.

Set to chase 217, India could only manage to score 158 runs in the allotted 20 overs as tight bowling from Pakistan’s bowlers did not allow the opposition batters to score freely.

For his outstanding knock of 63 runs, Badar was adjudged as the Player of the Final of the recently concluded Triangular Blind T20 Cricket Tournament.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan enjoyed an unbeaten run before beating India in the final as the green shirts beat the arch-rivals and Banglades twice each to storm into the final.

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SHARJAH: Pakistan sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over India in the ongoing Triangular Blind T20 Tournament and qualified for the final, here on Wednesday.

After opting to bat first, India managed to post 163/8 in the allotted 20 overs as Pakistani bowlers managed to keep things tight for the arch-rivals. Indian skipper Prakash Jayaramaih top-scored for his side with 79 runs off 64 balls, while Sunil Ramesh chipped in with 24 runs.

For Pakistan, Badar Munir, Shahzaib Haider, and Anees Javed claimed one wicket apiece.

Set to chase 164, Pakistan’s Badar Munir and Muhammad Rashid shone; scoring 64 each as the green shirts comfortably steered to the victory in the 19th over for the loss of just three wickets.

For his quickfire 64 off 34 balls, Badar was adjudged as the player of the match.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan have become the first team to book their place in the final of the ongoing tournament by securing three consecutive victories. The green shirts have beaten India twice in the ongoing series.

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SHARJAH: In the opening match of the ongoing Triangular T-20 Blind Cricket Tournament, Pakistan outclassed the arch-rivals India by 29 runs, here on Sunday.

In the opening match of the Triangular series, India invited Pakistan to bat first after the coin flipped in the former’s favour.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a commendable total of 191/9 in the allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Rashid top-scored for the Green shirts with his outstanding knock of 48 runs, while Badar also chipped in with 24 runs.

For India, Parkash led the bowling chart; taking three wickets for just 11 runs.

In the run chase, the Pakistan bowling attack went hard and restricted India to 162/6 in the allotted 20 overs despite the fifties from Durga Rao and Venkatesh, who scored 54 and 48 runs respectively.

Pakistan’s Shahzaib Hyder led the bowling attack as he picked two wickets.

For his brilliant performance with the bat, Rashid was adjudged as the Player of the match.

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RAWALPINDI: The CEO of Cricket Australia (CA) Nick Hockley revealed that he is open to the concept of hosting Pakistan and India for a tri-series.

According to the Australian media, Hockley acknowledged the concept of tri-series and also said that it ‘worked really well in the past’.

“Personally, I really like the tri-series concept. It has worked well in the past,” he said.

“We would be very open to hosting matches. There are really big communities of both India and Pakistan living in Australia. It is a contest that everyone wants to see in world cricket and if we can help support further opportunities we would love to do that,” he added.

It is apropos to mention here that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja has hinted to propose a quadrilateral series involving India, Pakistan, England, and Australia.

Furthermore, the two arch-rivals India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series since Pakistan last toured India in 2012. The two rivals lock horns only in ICC events and Asia Cup’s fixtures.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Indian cricketers put the heat of the two arch-rivals aside and shared a cute moment with Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof’s daughter Fatima after the conclusion of the Women’s World Cup clash, here on Sunday.

India secured a consolidating 107-runs against arch-rivals, thanks to the brilliant performances of Sneh Rana, Puja Vastrakar, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.

Taking to Twitter, the International Cricket Council (ICC) shared the picture of Indian players taking a group selfie with Bisma’s daughter Fatima.

“Little Fatima’s first lesson in the spirit of cricket from India and Pakistan,” the cricket council wrote.

Little Fatima's first lesson in the spirit of cricket from India and Pakistan 💙💚 #CWC22

📸 @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/ut2lCrGL1H

— ICC (@ICC) March 6, 2022

 

The cricketing world also praised Indian players’ gestures and a video has also gone viral in which Indian players can be seen enjoying their time with the adorable Fatima.

This is so wholesome. Indian women cricket team players gathered around Bismah Maroof's daughter showering love on her. ❤️#TeamPakistan | #CWC22 | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/Yw9P50G7OV

— a. (@lapulgaprop_) March 6, 2022

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan had an unwanted start to their Women’s World Cup campaign as the defeat against India in their first game has pushed them to the bottom of the points table, while India moves to the top.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: India’s lower order batters Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar put on a fighting 122-runs partnership before the bowlers annihilated Pakistan’s batting line-up to power their side to a consolidating 107 runs victory, here on Sunday.

In the first world cup game of the two arch-rivals, India emerged out as victorious as the side defeated Pakistan by a massive 107 runs margin.

Indian lower batters Sneh and Pooja provided an anchored 122 runs partnership for the eighth wicket when the side was stranded at 114/6 in the 34th over; powering their side to a commendable 244/7 in the allotted 50 overs.

The duo played sensibly and scored half-centuries to put their side into the commanding position against Pakistan. Pooja top-scored with 67, while Sneh followed back with 53.

Coming out to bat first, India had an unwanted start as the side lost their opener, Shafali Verma, at a combined score of four. The right-handed batter bagged a six-ball duck before being castled by Nida Dar.

Indian opener, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma then provided a rescuing partnership for the side; putting on a valiant 94 runs partnership for the second wicket before Deepti walked back to the pavilion after scoring 40.

Soon after Deepti’s dismissal, Mandhana also walked back to the pavilion after scoring a gritty half-century. She scored 52 off 75 balls with the help of three boundaries and a six.

Their dismissals triggered a collapse and the side was soon slipped to 114/6 in the 34th over.

For Pakistan, Nida and Nashra Sandhu bagged two wickets each, while Diana Baig, Anam Amin, and Fatima Sana picked up a wicket each.

Set to chase 245, Pakistan’s batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to score 137 before being bowled out in 43 overs.

The right-handed opener Sidra Ameen and Diana resisted a bit for the green shirts; scoring 30 and 24 respectively, while the rest of the batters failed to contribute significantly in the run chase against the arch-rivals.

For India, Rajeshwari Gayakwad bagged four wickets, while Sneh and Jhulan Goswami claimed two wickets each. Deepti and Meghna Singh, on the other hand, struck out a batter apiece.

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