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Never Asked Saheen Shah Afridi To Become Pakistan Skipper – Shahid Afridi

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Never Asked Saheen Shah Afridi To Become Pakistan Skipper – Shahid Afridi: Shahid Afridi, a former all-rounder for Pakistan, has denied any role in discussions or efforts to promote bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to the position of T20I captain. In order to be apparent Shahid Afridi did not play a part in Shaheen Afridi’s selection as Pakistan’s skipper.

On November 15, Shaheen Afridi was named the Twenty20 International captain after Babar Azam resigned as the team’s captain for all forms. There were rumors that Shaheen’s father-in-law, Shahid Afridi, may have had a say in the choice to choose the speedy captain.

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During an interview on a regional news station, Shahid Afridi addressed the rumors that he had a say in selections for captain, saying that he has always backed Mohammad Rizwan.

“I always have been in the favor of Mohammad Rizwan. And I swear, I never talked about making Shaheen the captain, nor did I ever lobby. I am not involved in these things. I don’t have to, and I don’t like it either,” Afridi said.

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“I said that Babar should not be removed from the captaincy. I wanted to keep Shaheen away from the captaincy. It has to happen; this is what happens to the captain in the end,” he further added.

“Shaheen as captain is entirely Mohammad Hafeez’s and the PCB chairman’s decision. I have nothing to do with that. I never lobbied for Shaheen’s captaincy. In fact, I have always wanted to keep Shaheen away from the captaincy.”

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In Test cricket, the PCB named veteran batsman Shan Masood to succeed Babar Azam. Following Pakistan’s uneven performance in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, where they were unable to qualify for the knockout round, the decision was made to replace Babar Azam.

(With Input From Cricketaddictor)

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KL Rahul Trolled After Failure in Duleep Trophy ‘India Ka Babar Azam’

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KL Rahul Trolled After Failure in Duleep Trophy ‘India Ka Babar Azam’: The competition is rapidly higher in sports in the Indian Test cricket. The recent performance of batsmen KL Rahul has got attention.

He is currently playing with India A led by Shubhman Gill in the Duleep Trophy. KL Rahul scored 37 runs off 111 balls before being dismissed by India B standout Washington Sundar on Day 3.

Despite a slow start, he emerged as the top-scorer for his team during their first innings in what proved to be a disappointing performance by the India A batsmen.

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Jurel was out for just two runs off of sixteen deliveries. But Captain Gill scored twenty-five runs off of forty-three balls.

But Riyan Parag could only muster thirty runs, while the belligerent Shivam Dube was out for twenty runs off forty-two balls.

After the Duleep Trophy’s first round of matches, the final team for the Bangladesh Test series is anticipated to be revealed. Regretfully, Rahul’s lackluster performance has not helped him and has drawn criticism from supporters.

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For India B, pacers Navdeep Saini and Mukesh Kumar displayed their prowess with the ball by capturing six wickets between them.

With scores of 3/60, Navdeep made an impression by removing the top order of India A, including Gill and opener Mayank Agarwal, and then trapping Jurel leg before wicket. Mukesh also made his mark by getting rid of Dube. And tail-enders Kuldeep Yadav and Akash Deep, picking up 3 wickets while conceding 62 runs.

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule, Venue, Date & Time

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted by UAE after replacing Bangladesh as the host. Indian team are set to begin their quest for the Covest title with a clash against their New Zealand counterparts in Dubai on the 4th of Oct, before facing off against Pakistan in a highly-charged affair on the 6th at the same venue.

Indian women will remain in the UAE for another game against Sri Lanka on the 9th of the same month.

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India women team will play one game at Sharjaha against Australia on the 13th Oct in their group match outside Dubai.

The six-time champion Australia is grouped in Group A with 2020 runners-up India, Trans-Tasman foe New Zealand, Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the event’s organizers, the same people.

Group B includes Bangladesh, Scotland, and the West Indies, the 2016 champions, South Africa, and England.

Each side will play four group matches at the tournament, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals on 17 and 18 October ahead of the Final in Dubai on 20 October. A reserve day has been fixed for both the semi-finals and the final.

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Groups:

Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Scotland

Prior to the competition, ten practice matches will take place from September 28 to October 1.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule

3 October, Thursday, Bangladesh v Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM

3 October, Thursday, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM

4 October, Friday, South Africa v West Indies, Dubai, 2 PM

4 October, Friday, India v New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM

5 October, Saturday, Bangladesh v England, Sharjah, 2 PM

5 October, Saturday, Australia v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM

6 October, Sunday, India v Pakistan, Dubai, 2 PM

6 October, Sunday, West Indies v Scotland, Dubai, 6 PM

7 October, Monday, England v South Africa, Sharjah, 6 PM

8 October, Tuesday, Australia v New Zealand, Sharjah, 6 PM

9 October, Wednesday, South Africa v Scotland, Dubai, 2 PM

9 October, Wednesday, India v Sri Lanka, Dubai, 6 PM

10 October, Thursday, Bangladesh v West Indies, Sharjah, 6 PM

11 October, Friday, Australia v Pakistan, Dubai, 6 PM

12 October, Saturday, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 2 PM

12 October, Saturday, Bangladesh v South Africa, Dubai, 6 PM

13 October, Sunday, England v Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM

13 October, Sunday, India v Australia, Sharjah, 6 PM

14 October, Monday, Pakistan v New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM

15 October, Tuesday, England v West Indies, Dubai, 6 PM

17 October, Thursday, Semi-final 1, Dubai, 6 PM

18 October, Friday, Semi-final 2, Sharjah, 6 PM

20 October, Sunday, Final, Dubai, 6 PM

(With input from ICC)

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