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Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, also known as the Rawalpindi Express, has announced his ambition to become Pakistan's first billionaire in US dollars. In a recent podcast, Shoaib expressed his determination to achieve this financial milestone, stating that he aims to be wealthier than his entire nation. Currently, Shoaib's net worth is estimated at $25 million, earned through his cricket career, endorsements, and various business ventures.
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South Africa last 13 Test matches at home dating back to December 2020: Won 11 Lost 2 (both to India) #Cricket #SAvSL
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced plans to increase the seating capacity of Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from 21,500 to over 34,000. As part of the redesign, spectator stands will be moved 20 feet closer to the field, enhancing the viewing experience. However, this adjustment will result in shorter boundaries on the ground.
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Islamabad is Gearing Up to Get Its First Cricket Stadium! Thrilling news for cricket enthusiasts in the capital! Chairman CDA, in an interview with Discover Pakistan, announced that land selection for Islamabad's first cricket stadium is nearing completion. The project will be a collaborative effort between CDA and PCB. Meanwhile, the PCB has suggested multiple times that construction will kick off after the Champions Trophy, explaining the recent lack of investment in the Pindi Cricket Stadium.
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Pakistani cricketer Faheem Ashraf has welcomed twin sons, bringing joy to his family. His father expressed delight, stating that both the mother and the babies are healthy.
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Haris Sohail announced his retirement from cricket today. 🥲
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Sialkot, located in Punjab, is famous worldwide for its sports goods and is one of the largest exporters of footballs and other sports equipment, including cricket gear. Known as the "Football Manufacturing Capital of the World," Sialkot produces over 70% of all footballs globally, showing its skill and dedication to quality. Along with sports goods, Sialkot also produces many other items, like surgical tools, musical instruments, leather goods, and textiles. These products make Sialkot one of Pakistan's biggest sources of foreign income, supported by both exports and overseas remittances.
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Shaheen Afridi has claimed the top spot in the ICC ODI bowling rankings, marking a major achievement for Pakistan’s cricket team. Afridi’s impressive performance in Pakistan’s recent ODI series win over Australia, where he took eight wickets with an average of 12.62, boosted him to World's No. 1. This series also saw Haris Rauf make strides, moving up to 13th in the rankings, and Naseem advancing to 55th, both reaching career-best positions. Pakistan’s success in the ICC rankings doesn’t stop there, as Babar Azam holds the top position in ODI batting, solidifying Pakistan’s dominance in both batting and bowling. The newly appointed white-ball captain, Mohammad Rizwan, also made progress, climbing to 23rd in the rankings with a strong showing in the Australia series.
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Michael Clarke "I'm just a bit confused, so 11 days between now and the first Test in Perth, why can't the Aussie boys who are part of this Test series play in the one-dayer. If Australia had won the first two games, then you can understand why they rest their big fish, but it was series on the line. I feel like we obviously don't care about losing that series" #AUSvPAK #Cricket
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Pakistani bowlers had become too friendly in recent times. Good to finally see a bit of aggression from them #PAKvENG #Cricket
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Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim recently performed Umrah with his family. The all-rounder is known for his appearances in Test, ODI, and T20 cricket, as well as being a key player in the Pakistan Super League. Imad, along with his wife Sannia Ashfaque and their children, shared moments from their pilgrimage, with pictures from Makkah and Madina circulating online. This family trip comes after his retirement from one-day international cricket, though he continues to play in T20 matches.
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135 appearances for Pakistan
5,209 runs including 11 centuries in international cricket
Happy birthday Salman Butt
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After Babar Azam resigned from captaincy of the Pakistan cricket team, right-handed batter and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan is likely to be the “strongest candidate” for the job.
According to the sources, relevant officials have been asked to hold consultations with Mohammad Rizwan for team selection.
The former Pakistan captain had a day earlier announced that he was stepping down from white-ball captaincy, as it was time for him to focus on his playing role and personal growth.
“By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth, the 29-year-old batter wrote on X.
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Indian actress Urvashi Rautela expresses admiration for Naseem Shah yet says he is her favourite cricketer at IIFA Red Carpet!
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Gary Kirsten: "Fast bowlers are always under immense pressure to deliver and win games. When we look at our key resources, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah have carried the bulk of the workload for Pakistan across all formats. Shaheen has bowled three times more overs than any other fast bowler in the world in the last 18 months. That's alarming, and you're bound to wear him down eventually." #Cricket
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Preparations for the Test series against England will be done by playing in the Champions One Day Cup tournament. And then we wonder why players are not prepared for Test cricket. #PAKvENG #Cricket
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Wasim Akram: "It's a huge setback, and our cricket is at a crossroads. As a former player, captain, and lover of the game, I was left embarrassed by the way they've lost from good positions. I simply don't understand it. We're losing consistently on home turf, and that says a lot about the quality of our cricket." #PAKvBAN #Cricket
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Khurram Shahzad picks up his first wicket! Shadman Islam drives uppishly and is caught by Shan Masood. #PAKvBAN | #PakistanCricket
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Not much is known about Pakistani cricketer, Shahid Afridi's love story with his wife, Nadia who was once his cousin. The duo got hitched when Nadia was just 16-years-old.
