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Nominees for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for May unveiled

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday, unveiled the nominees for the Men’s Player of the Month Award for May 2024, including star Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi.

The ICC Player of the Month award acknowledges the magnificent individual performers on the international stage in May.

Along with Afridi, the nominees for the Men’s Player of the Month also include West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie and Ireland’s wicketkeeper batter Lorcan Tucker.

The Pakistan pace spearhead had a successful month as he picked up 10 wickets at an average of 14.5 in May.

Shaheen Shah Afridi was magnificent with the new ball amid Pakistan’s tour to Ireland and England, picking up three consecutive three-wicket hauls, one against and Ireland and two against England.

His second three-wicket haul came in the final T20I of the three-game T20I series against Ireland.

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Shaheen provided Pakistan with important breakthroughs in each stage of the innings and was thus adjudged the Player of the Match for returning brilliant figures of 3/14.

On the other hand, Gudakesh Motie was one of the key spinners that led the West Indies to clean sweep South Africa 3-0 ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Motie claimed a total of eight wickets in the three-match home series at an impressive average of just 8.5.

He bagged three wickets in the middle overs of the series opener to defy South Africa from chasing down the 176-run target. He played a similar role in the second T20I and bagged as many wickets.

Meanwhile, Ireland’s wicketkeeper batter Lorcan Tucker, who recorded four 40-plus scores in May, is also among the nominees for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award.

Tucker scored two half-centuries in the three-match home series against Pakistan and went on to score 227 runs in six innings at an average of 37.83.

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Shaheen Afridi calls Mohammad Rizwan “Bradman of T20 cricket”

Pakistan ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on Monday, showered massive praise on wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan, terming him the “Bradman of T20 cricket”.

Rizwan went past national men’s team white-ball captain Babar Azam and India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli to become the fastest to complete 3,000 runs in T20Is during Pakistan’s seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second T20I on Saturday.

Kohli and Azam were the joint-fastest to score 3000 runs in T20I cricket, taking 81 innings each, followed by Australia’s Aaron Finch who took 98 innings.

The wicket-keeper batter amassed this record in 79 innings, with his match-winning 45-run knock against the Blackcaps in Saturday’s match.

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As a result, Shaheen Afridi took to his X, formerly Twitter, and congratulated Mohammad Rizwan on achieving the milestone.

“Cheers to Muhammad Rizwan – the Bradman of T20 cricket and Pakistan’s SuperMan for hitting 3,000 T20I runs!” wrote Shaheen.

“Your impact has transformed the game and silenced the sceptics. Keep soaring, champion! You’re an inspiration to many,” he added.

 

It is worth mentioning here that the ongoing five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand is squared off at 1-1.

The two teams will now travel to Lahore where the last T20Is will be played on April 25 and 27 respectively.

Pakistan squad

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

Reserves: Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Wasim Jr.

READ: Babar Azam opens up on Pakistan’s upset defeat against New Zealand

Shaheen Shah Afridi breaks Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s T20 record

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on Thursday, broke India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record of most first-over wickets in T20 cricket.

Afridi achieved the milestone in the first T20I of the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand when he cleaned up Tim Robinson with a perfectly crafted in-swinger.

The dismissal pushed Afridi’s tally of first-over wickets to 47, leaving behind the top bowlers in the world. He is now closely followed by India’s Kumar (46), compatriot Mohammad Amir (43) and England’s David Willey, who has 42 wickets.

For the unversed, the highly-anticipated first T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand was called off due to persistent rain here.

Only a two-ball action was possible at the picturesque Pindi Cricket Stadium as the rain returned after Shaheen Shah Afridi’s early wicket.

As soon as it started raining again, the on-field umpires shook hands with the players and decided to call off the match.

The toss of the anticipated fixture between Pakistan and New Zealand was also delayed for about half an hour. New Zealand’s captain Michael Bracewell then won the coin toss and elected to bat first.

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Soon after, players from both teams gathered for the national anthems but the rain returned, causing the action to be delayed further.

The second spell of rain was heavier and it seemed likely that the match would be abandoned without a ball bowled.

A tireless effort from the ground staff went in vain as the rain returned again to sweep the possibility of a five-over match between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Pakistan squad

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

Reserves: Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Wasim Jr.

New Zealand squad

Michael Bracewell (c), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Dean Foxcroft, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert (WK), Ish Sodhi, Tom Blundell, Zak Foulkes.

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Shaheen Afridi becomes fastest pacer to 100 ODI wickets

KOLKATA: Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on Tuesday, added another feather to his cap as he became the fastest pacer to take 100 wickets in ODI cricket during his side’s ICC World Cup 2023 clash against Bangladesh.

Shaheen achieved the milestone in 51 innings and overtook previous record-holder Mitchell Starc, who conceded 52 innings.

The left-arm pacer had 99 wickets before taking the field against Bangladesh and he did not have to wait much to reach the landmark as he dismissed Tanzid Hasan for a five-ball duck in the first over.

Shaheen Afridi then picked up two more wickets including the prized scalp of Mahmudullah to return magnificent figures of 3/23 in his nine overs.

He reminded cricket fans of legendary pacer Wasim Akram when he disturbed Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah’s woodwork.

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In the 30th over of the Bangladesh innings, the left-arm pacer pitched the ball on good length and between the middle and off stump. The delivery went through Mahmudullah’s defences and hit the middle stump.

The dismissal was similar to that of former England batter Alan Knott by Wasim Akram in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 1992.

The International Cricket Council shared a video of the moment on Instagram.

Notably, Shaheen also became the fastest Pakistan bowler to complete 100 ODI wickets, overtaking legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq, who took 53 innings.

Coming back to the match, Pakistan pacers ran through the Bangladesh batting lineup to book them on a paltry 204.

Mahmudullah top-scored for Bangladesh with a 70-ball 56, hitting six boundaries and a six. Litton Das (45) and skipper Shakib Al Hasan (43) also made significant contributions but failed to power their side to a big total.

Fastest pacers 100 ODI wickets (matches)

51 – Shaheen Shah Afridi
52 – Mitchell Starc
54 – Shane Bond
54 – Mustafizur Rahman
55 – Brett Lee

READ: Pakistan’s fiery pace attack books Bangladesh at 204

Wedding festivities of Shaheen Shah, Ansha Afridi begin

The wedding festivities of Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and daughter of veteran cricketer, Ansha Shahid Afridi started in full swing.

Shaheen Shah Afridi is all set to take his bride Ansha home tonight and their pre-wedding festivities started last night with an intimate mehndi gathering at the Afridi house in Karachi last night.

The glittering ceremony was also attended by Pakistan’s all-format captain Babar Azam.

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s wedding ceremony also saw the presence of cricket stars such as Misbah-ul-Haq, Saeed Anwar, Tanveer Ahmed, and Sohail Khan.

The celebrated cricketer, Shahid Afridi hosted a private dinner at his place on Monday night, a day before he weds off his daughter with Shaheen tonight, for both the families.

The videos and pictures from the gathering are going viral on social media, raising the anticipation of fans to see their favourite cricketer and his wife in their bride and groom looks.

It is pertinent to mention that the wedding invites of the couple went viral on social media earlier this month, which confirmed that the rukhsati ceremony of Ansha will take place in Karachi on Tuesday, September 19 (tonight), while Shaheen’s family will host the Walima reception in the capital on September 21.

For the unversed, the left-arm fast bowler got engaged to the second eldest daughter of the former skipper of the national cricket team, Ansha Shahid in 2021, as confirmed by both families.

The duo got nikkahfied in a private affair in February this year, attended by close friends, family and teammates.

Pakistan men’s cricket team, under the leadership of Babar Azam, will now participate in the upcoming ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 in India, scheduled to commence on October 5.

Pakistan will start their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on October 6 and will play at least a total of 11 matches including two warm-up fixtures against New Zealand and Australia.

The top four teams by the end of the group stage will qualify for the semi-finals.

READ: ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 official anthem to be released tomorrow

Shaheen Afridi presents a gift for Jasprit Bumrah’s newborn

COLOMBO: Pakistan speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi took the internet by storm with his kind gesture towards Jasprit Bumrah on the sidelines of the rain-hit PAK vs IND clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared the wholesome interaction of the two rival pacers.

In the video, the left-arm Pakistan pacer can be seen presenting Bumrah with a gift for his newborn baby.

Shaheen Shah Afridi also extended well wishes for the infant while Bumrah expressed gratitude for his kind act.

The highly-anticipated PAK vs IND clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 has been postponed to the reserve day on Monday, due to persistent rain, followed by a wet outfield here.

When the rain intervened, India had raced to 147/2 in 24.1 overs with KL Rahul (17*) and Virat Kohli (8*) at the crease.

With no further action possible on Sunday, Rahul and Kohli will resume India’s first innings on the reserve day tomorrow.

Earlier, after being put into bat first in the high-octane PAK vs IND clash, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a flying start with a magnificent 121-run partnership.

The pair dominated Pakistan’s bowling attack including their pace trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.

Both Gill and Sharma, who struggled against the trio in the previous PAK vs IND clash on September 2, made a sensational comeback.

The duo frustrated Pakistan bowlers before Shadab Khan finally struck in his third over, removing Sharma, soon after he amassed his half-century.

Rohit Sharma smashed six boundaries and four sixes on his way to a brisk 49-ball 56.

Gill, on the other hand, soon followed the footsteps of his captain and walked back to the pavilion in the next over after being outdone by Shaheen Shah Afridi’s slower delivery.

He scored a 52-ball 58 which featured 10 boundaries.

Following the back-to-back blows, star batter Virat Kohli and returning KL Rahul batted cautiously amid their unbeaten 24-run partnership for the third wicket before rain interrupted the PAK vs IND clash.

After the dark clouds scattered and the rain finally decided to ease out, the umpires carried out several field inspections and opted not to resume the action due to a wet outfield.

Sri Lankan groundsmen made desperate efforts to dry out the wet areas by using sponges and fans and when they apparently got the situation under control, rain returned and eventually forced the match to be decided on the reserve day.

READ: Shubman Gill heaps praise on Babar Azam ahead of Asia Cup clash

Desert Vipers pick Shaheen Afridi for ILT20 2024

DUBAI: The International League T20 (ILT20) franchise Desert Vipers have roped in ace Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the second edition of the cash-rich league.

Shaheen Shah Afridi, who proved his mettle across the world with his excruciating pace and sensational swing, spearheaded the new players’ signings list for the ILT20 Season 2.

“All-format Pakistan superstar Shaheen Shah Afridi spearheads the new players signings list for the DP World ILT20 Season 2,” said ILT20 in a statement.

“The fast bowler who has made a stunning impression around the world with his pacy left-arm deliveries (229 wickets in 161 T20s) will play for the inaugural season’s finalists Desert Vipers,” the statement added.

The full list of new Season 2 signings will be revealed in the coming days, with the event set to take place in January-February 2024, a window that is likely to clash with the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Upon being picked by the inaugural season’s runners-up Desert Vipers, Shaheen Shah Afridi expressed excitement and hope that the fans will support his team in the next edition.

“I am excited to join the Desert Vipers. I know there are many Pakistan cricket fans in the UAE, and I hope they will support our team in the upcoming DP World ILT20,” Shaheen was quoted saying by ILT20.

Making his T20I debut in 2018, Shaheen Afridi soon made a name for himself in the international circuit. His exceptional performances across formats in 2021, earned him The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy – the biggest ICC annual award for a cricketer.

In his decorated and rising international career, Shaheen Afridi has thus far taken 239 wickets (105 Tests, 70 ODIs and 64 T20Is).

In recent years, Shaheen Shah Afridi has emerged as a lethal force with the new ball as the left-arm pacer has thus far taken 42 first-over wickets in the T20 format.

READ: West Indies end six-year drought with T20I series victory over India

‘One of the best white-ball bowlers,’ Dinesh Karthik praises Haris Rauf

India’s wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik spoke highly of Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf and termed him one of the best white-ball bowlers in the world currently.

The cricketer-turned-commentator, in an interview with Sky Sports, praised Rauf and called his journey from playing tennis ball cricket to doing well in the international beautiful.

“Haris Rauf is one of the best white-ball bowlers in the world, especially in end overs — his story is beautiful with playing tennis ball cricket a few years back and getting picked by [Lahore] Qalandars, then doing so well in International cricket,” said Dinesh Karthik.

Earlier, recently retired England pace bowler Stuart Broad showered praise on Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi’s bowling action and termed him one of his favourite bowlers.

Talking to Sky Sports, Broad said, “Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of my favourite bowlers to watch in the world. He’s got such a presence about him when he runs in, and I love to see bowlers run in with energy and vibrancy to their run up.”

He further praised Shaheen for his impressive bowling skills, “He’s got such a natural skill — the way that ball swings back into the right-handers is such a pleasure to watch,”

Shaheen Shah Afridi, who represented Stuart Broad’s home county side, Notts Outlaws in this year’s T20 Blast, made his presence felt with his all-round abilities.

The left-arm pacer picked up 21 wickets in 13 matches during his T20 Blast stint. He also made notable contributions with the bat for the Outlaws, whose journey ended after a five-wicket defeat against eventual champions Somerset in the quarter-final.

“And he represented the Notts Outlaws this summer, which is close to my heart. He’s one of the bowlers I admire hugely, and I want to see him do well,” Broad added.

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Umar Gul picks Sarfaraz over Babar as captain, Amir over Shaheen

Former Pakistan pacer and bowling coach Umar Gul picked wicketkeeper batter, Sarfaraz Ahmed as a better captain than current Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.

Umar Gul in an interview, was asked to pick between Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam. The right-arm pacer unhesitantly picked the Champions Trophy-winning captain as a superior leader.

“In terms of captaincy, Sarfaraz Ahmed,” responded Gul to the comparison.

Gul, who leads the all-time T20I Rankings with a record 857 rating points was then asked to pick between Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Shah Afridi and he picked his former teammate Amir.

 

It must be noted that Sarfaraz Ahmed is considered one of the most successful Pakistan captains as the side won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 under his leadership.

He also led Pakistan to 11 successive T20I series victories amid his tenure.

Earlier, renowned Pakistan-based umpire Aleem Dar picked wicketkeeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed as the best modern-day Pakistan captain.

Dar, while speaking on ARY News’ show Bouncer, was asked to pick the best Pakistan captain during his prolonged umpiring career.

He, in response, acknowledged all of Pakistan’s modern-day captains which included Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam but revealed that the wicketkeeper batter had the edge over the rest due to his decision-making abilities.

“I believe every one of them had different qualities but if someone had superior game awareness and better captaincy skills then it was Sarfaraz,” shared Dar.

“I think a wicketkeeper is a better decision-maker because he is well aware of what the bowler is bowling and that is why I think it is very important that a wicketkeeper should be the captain,” he added.

Aleem Dar further shared his opinion regarding Babar Azam’s captaincy and claimed that he is also performing well but highlighted the importance of having a good team performance.

“Babar is also performing well but if there is no teamwork and you are performing well [individually] or doing captaincy [is not that important] and hence I believe having a good team [performance] is the most important thing,” stated Dar.

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WATCH: Shaheen becomes first to claim four wickets in opening over

Pakistan’s ace fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, etched his name in cricket history on Friday, becoming the first bowler to take four wickets in the first over of a T20 match.

During a T20 Blast match between Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire, the 23-year-old pacer became the first bowler ever to claim four wickets in the opening over of a T20 match.

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s incredible display unfolded as he took the wickets on the first, second, fifth, and sixth balls of his maiden over.

He started by dismissing opener Alex Davies with a yorker, followed by bowling out Chris Benjamin. Dan Mousley then fell victim to a catch by Olly Stone after playing a shot straight into his hands. Shaheen Shah Afridi completed his four-wicket haul by bowling out Ed Barnard.

Despite his exceptional performance, Nottinghamshire faced defeat against Warwickshire by two wickets. The Bears successfully chased down the target of 169 runs in 19.1 overs, thanks to an impressive innings by opener Robert Yates, who scored 65 runs off 46 balls. Glenn Maxwell, Jacob Bethell, and Jake Lintott also contributed crucial runs to secure the victory.

As of now, Warwickshire sits at the top of the North Group points table, having won 10 out of 13 matches. Nottinghamshire, on the other hand, currently holds the fourth position with seven wins out of 13 matches.

Shaheen Shah Afridi joined Nottinghamshire Outlaws for this year’s Blast tournament, having previously represented Hampshire Hawks in the 2020 edition. In a match against Middlesex, he had also taken four wickets on four consecutive deliveries.

The T20 Blast, now in its 21st edition, was the first precision T20 league when it was inaugurated in June 2003 as the Twenty20 Cup.

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