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ABU DHABI: Namibia registered their first win in the T20 World Cup by defeating Scotland by four wickets in their group stage fixture in Abu Dhabi.

Namibia had won the toss and restricted Scotland to 109-8 in their 20 overs.

Michael Leask was the top scorer for Scotland with 44 from 27 deliveries. His knock included four boundaries in two sixes.

Chris Greaves made 32-ball 25 with two fours to his name.

Ruben Trumpelmann was the pick of the bowlers with his figures of 3-17 whereas Jan Frylinck got two wickets.

In reply, they chased the 110-run target in 19.1 overs at the loss of six wickets.

Johannes Jonathan Smit top-scored with 32 not out from 23 balls with two boundaries and as many sixes. Opener Craig Williams hit a six on his way to 29-ball 23.

Michael Leask bagged two wickets in the game while Brad Wheal, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Greaves and Mark Watt got a wicket each.

ABU DHABI: Jason Roy took the match away single-handedly from Bangladesh for England as they notched their second consecutive win in T20 World Cup 2021 by eight wickets. 

The right-handed opener smashed unbeaten 61 off 38 balls laced with five boundaries and three sixes to help England notch an easy win.

Earlier, it was England bowlers’ day as they restricted Bangladesh to paltry 124-9 in 20 overs in eighth match of the mega event here on Wednesday.

Tymal Mills bagged three wickets, Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone took two wickets each, and Chris Woakes managed to take a scalp after they were asked to bowl first.

Bangladeshi batters were failed completely as their highest scorer Mushfiqur Rahim made just 29 off 30 including three boundaries. Skipper Mahmudullah made 19 whereas Nasum Ahmed remained not out for as many runs as the captain. Nasum tried to give fight back with his two maximums and a boundary.

In reply, Roy alongside Dawid Malan smashed Bangladeshi bowlers after England lost Jos Buttler for 39. Buttler scored run-a-ball 18.

Roy and Malan made 73 runs together to put a solid stance on the English side. Malan remained not out for 28 runs which included three boundaries.

For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam and Nasum Ahmed bagged a wicket each.

TOSS

Bangladesh had won the toss and decided to bat first against England

SQUADS

BANGLADESH: Liton Das, Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan †, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

ENGLAND: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler †, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills

SHARJAH: Experienced cricketer Mohammad Hafeez dedicated Pakistan’s win against New Zealand in T20 World Cup to the country’s security forces. 

Taking to Twitter after Pakistan beat New Zealand by five wickets, Hafeez dedicated the victory to security forces in connection to Kewis’ withdrawal from the Pakistan tour citing security concerns.

“Dedicating this win to all security forces of Pakistan. Well done boys keep working hard for the cup In Shaa Allah. Pakistan Zindabad,” he wrote. 

Dedicating this win to all security forces of Pakistan 🇵🇰. Well done boys keep working hard for 🏆 In Shaa Allah. Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zindabad. #PakvsNewzealand #Worldcup2021 pic.twitter.com/bLDK9jdWeg

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 26, 2021

It must be noted here that New Zealand left Pakistan tour just before the start of the first ODI between the two teams in Rawalpindi, citing security concerns. Pakistani forces ensured foolproof security to the touring party but they left the country for unknown security threats.

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SHARJAH: Pakistan’s former pacer Shoaib Akhtar took a jibe at the New Zealand cricket team after they were restricted to 134-8 by Pakistani bowlers in their T20 World Cup fixture on Tuesday. 

Taking to Twitter, Akhtar said New Zealand team needs security inside the ground.

“I think today NZ needs security inside the ground,” he wrote.

I think today NZ needs security inside the ground.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 26, 2021

Before the game began, the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ said that Pakistan fans in Sharjah should stay mum as the match may get cancelled due to excessive noise inside the stadium if not for security reasons.

I request all Pakistan fans to remain silent and not enjoy too extravagantly. There is every chance that New Zealand may ask for the match to be called off due to too much noise inside the stadium, if not for security concerns. #T20WorldCup 😉

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 26, 2021

He was referring to New Zealand’s cancellation of the Pakistan tour moments before the start of the first ODI in Rawalpindi in September.

READ: Shoaib Akhtar trolls New Zealand before their match against Pakistan

DUBAI: Cricket South Africa (CSA) took notice of wicket-keeper batsman Quinton De Kock’s decision to withdraw from match against West Indies on Tuesday in light of their directive to ‘take a knee’ in support of Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM). 

In a statement released after the happening, CSA said they stand against racism and will take action on the matter after receiving a report from team management.

“After considering all relevant issues, including the freedom of choice of players, the Board had made it clear it was imperative for the team to be seen taking a stand against racism, especially given SA’s history. The Board’s view was that while diversity can and should find expression in many facets of daily lives, this did not apply when it came to taking a stand against racism,” the statement read.

🇿🇦 Cricket South Africa (CSA) has noted the personal decision by South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock not to “take the knee” ahead of Tuesday’s game against the West Indies.

➡️ Full statement: https://t.co/cmEiA9JZy7 pic.twitter.com/4vOqkXz0DX

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 26, 2021

“Concerns were raised that the different postures taken by team members in support of the BLM initiative created an unintended perception of disparity or lack of support for the initiative,

“After considering all relevant issues, including the position of the players, the Board felt that it was imperative for the team to be seen taking a united and consistent stand against racism, especially given SA’s history,” CSA said.

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SHARJAH: Stand-out performer in Pakistan vs India contest, Mohammad Rizwan tells his philosophy which took him from nowhere to one of the finest cricketers in Pakistan team right now.

In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Rizwan told three things ‘Practice, Performance, Honesty’ made him what he is today.

“I always believed in three things, Performance, Practice, and Honesty. These three things describe me and help me excel on the ground,” he shared.

“I plan the toughest practice sessions for myself as said by one of my mentors, Inzamam-ul-Haq. The tough you practice, the more you perform. Performance is something that keeps you in the run. And, honesty is what our religion teaches us. Honesty in practice and everything you do, takes you at higher level,” he explained.

Rizwan said cricket is his passion and everything in his life. “Cricket mera Junoon hai. Cricket mere liye sab kuch hai [Cricket is my passion, Cricket is everything for me],” he said.

It must be noted here that Rizwan played an anchor role for Pakistan in their 10-wickets victory against India, which was their first-ever victory in T20 World Cup against the arch-rivals.

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DUBAI: Sania Mirza finally gave reply to a funny video of cricket fans teasing her husband and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik at the boundary during Pakistan vs India contest in T20 World Cup 2021. 

A video went viral on social media in which some Indian spectators from October 24 match teased Malik fielding at the boundary by calling ‘Jeeja Ji, Jeeja Ji’. Malik turned to the fans for a while but hadn’t responded.

However, this video managed to gain the attention of his wife Sania who is also an Indian tennis star.

🤣🤣❤️❤️ https://t.co/NE46xoSKfu

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) October 25, 2021

Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets thanks to Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for splendid batting and Shaheen Shah Afridi for an exceptional spell. Rizwan scored the highest 78 runs followed by Babar’s 68. Shaheen bagged three crucial wickets to set the base for Pakistan in the match.

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RIYADH: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that Pakistan wants to resume cricket relations with India.

Speaking at an event, PM Khan, who is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a three-day official visit, termed Pakistan’s win against India in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2021 ‘historic’.

“India and Pakistan can take forward cricket relations,” he opined, adding that Islamabad desires friendly ties with Delhi.

Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets thanks to Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for splendid batting and Shaheen Shah Afridi for an exceptional spell. Rizwan scored the highest 78 runs followed by Babar’s 68. Shaheen bagged three crucial wickets to set the base for Pakistan in the match.

Record breakers 🏏@iMRizwanPak and @babarazam258 posted the highest first-wicket partnership in Men's #T20WorldCup history in #Pakistan's momentous win 💪

Read more 👉 https://t.co/ilE5XYDE7C#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/cyGHoz40av

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 25, 2021

It must be noted here that Pakistan and India haven’t played a bilateral series since 2012-13. The two arch-rivals last played a cricket series in India.

READ: Nation over the moon after Pakistan thrash India by 10 wickets

DUBAI: Pakistan’s bowling consultant Vernon Philander backed his bowling unit and said they will improve themselves in the upcoming match against New Zealand. 

Speaking to the media after a historic win over India, Philander appreciated his bowlers for showing grit against the arch-rivals.

“Our bowlers bowled with freedom and showed their strength to the world. We are happy for their performance,” he said.

“We have celebrated our victory, now it’s time to move on and focus on our next game against New Zealand. We will plan things from new and try to continue the winning momentum,” he added.

Record breakers 🏏@iMRizwanPak and @babarazam258 posted the highest first-wicket partnership in Men's #T20WorldCup history in #Pakistan's momentous win 💪

Read more 👉 https://t.co/ilE5XYDE7C#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/cyGHoz40av

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 25, 2021

To a query about Hasan Ali’s performance, Philander accepted the fact that he conceded runs but called him a ‘champion bowler’.

“We know Hasan conceded runs and we will work on that. But, he is our champion bowler and we support him,” he maintained.

Hasan conceded most 44 runs for Pakistan in his four overs against India. He also bagged a wicket.

READ: WATCH: Babar’s father breaks into ‘tears of happiness’

KARACHI: Pakistan’s former speedster Wasim Akram appreciated Babar Azam for peaking at the right time with his captaincy mindset in their T20 World Cup match against India.

While talking to the media here at a local event, Akram said Babar used bowlers rightly which benefitted the team.

“Babar utilized his bowlers so well and it helped Pakistan take control of the Indian batting line,” he said.

Akram once again emphasized toss will play an important role throughout the event. “India was favorite to win but after the toss, the game was fifty-fifty. In the UAE, toss plays a crucial role. Pakistan must be planning now about tackling the situation after losing the toss,” he maintained.

The cricketer-turned-analyst advised the Pakistan team to now focus on the next games as the whole world cup is left. “Celebrations should be over now and the team must focus on their next game. There is a long way to go for them and I hope they continue the momentum ahead,” he concluded.

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