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Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam Equals Imran Khan’s Unwanted Duck Records: Pakistan kick-started their preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup on a winning note as they thrashed Afghanistan by 142 runs in the first ODI on Tuesday.

Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, won the first match of the series against Afghanistan. They bowled out Afghanistan for only 59 runs while defending their score of 202.

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Despite ending up on the winning side, this match turned out to be a nightmare for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, as he was dismissed for a duck and registered an unwanted record as a captain.

Pakistan batted first but lost wickets early. Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam were both dismissed. Babar Azam got out for a duck, which is the same as four other captains including Imran Khan.

The 28-year-old batsman now stands at No. 4 on the list. Which is led by Wasim Akram with eight dismissals on a duck. The second and third positions have been taken by Inzamam-ul-Haq and Moin Khan with four each, and Misbah-ul-Haq with three.

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In the match, Haris Rauf took five wickets and helped Pakistan win by a big margin of 142 runs against Afghanistan in the first one-day international in Hambantota, Sri Lanka.

Rauf’s shattering 5-18 in 6.2 overs forced Afghanistan to their second-lowest ODI totals of 59 in a staggering 19.2 overs after Pakistan were bowled out for 201 in 47.1 overs.

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The victory gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series — the first bilateral between the two nations — with the remaining matches in Colombo on Thursday and Saturday.

(With Input From NDTV)

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Gautam Gambhir’s Anuual Salary As Head Coach 52% Less Than He Got from KKR

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Gautam Gambhir's Anuual Salary As Head Coach 52% Less Than He Got from KKR

Gautam Gambhir’s Anuual Salary As Head Coach 52% Less Than He Got from KKR: After announced that Gambhir Gambhir will be the new head coach, we are hearing some exciting gossip about his annual salary.

As a veteran successfully led KKR as a mentor, Indian cricket fans have really high expectation from him.

Former coach Rahul Dravid started his job as an Indian head coach in Nov 2021. His term was about to expire in Nov 2023, but BCCI has extended it further until the T20 World Cup 2024.

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However, VVS Laxman was appointed as a temporary coach for India against Zimbabwe tour.

Now, Gambhir Gambhir will join in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

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There are now some intriguing reports regarding Gautam Gambhir’s remuneration as team India’s head coach, amidst the enthusiasm among Indian supporters.

It has been discovered that the veteran would receive an incredible 12 crores in pay per year. Rahul Dravid received precisely the same compensation while serving as head coach.

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The 12 crore yearly compensation, however, is apparently far less than what Gautam Gambhir received for coaching the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 Indian Premier League.

It was discovered that Gambhir received 25 crores for serving as a mentor. This time, Gambhir is receiving a 52% pay as opposed to his most recent deal.

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Yuvraj Singh Insult MS Dhoni as He Names His All-Time XI

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Yuvraj Singh Insult MS Dhoni as He Names His All-Time XI: Yuvraj Singh, the skipper of the India Champions, picked his all-time team after the team became winners in the World Championship of Legends on Saturday, defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling final.

When selecting his starting XI, Yuvraj—who is still among the most decorated cricket players in history—made some logical choices. Among Indian hitters, players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar made the cut.

The opening batsmen for him were Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli coming in at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. Yuvraj selected AB de Villiers at number five, and Adam Gilchrist, the specialist wicket-keeper, at number six.

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Australian spin bowling star Shane Warne was ranked No. 7 by Yuvraj, and Muttiah Muralitharan was ranked No. 8. Wasim Akram and Glenn McGrath were the bowlers at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively, while Andrew Flintoff, a former England all-rounder, was a candidate at No. 11.

In the championship game, the Yuvraj-led squad proved why they were the best by winning a close battle between two very competitive teams. After winning the toss, the Pakistani Champions chose to bat first and amassed a respectable score of 156/6 in 20 overs.

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The innings was anchored by Shoaib Malik’s 41 off 36 balls, which was a notable performance. Irfan Pathan clean bowled Captain Younis Khan for seven runs, ensuring he would not leave an impression. The middle-order collapsed and Misbah-ul-Haq was retired hurt after a brisk 18, late contributions from Sohail Tanvir (19* off 9) ensured Pakistan posted a respectable score.

Indian bowlers, led by Anureet Singh who claimed three wickets with support from Vinay Kumar, Pawan Negi and Irfan Pathan (one wicket each) were instrumental in containing Pakistan’s batting lineup.

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India Champions responded by deliberately beginning their run chase. Even though Ambati Rayudu lost Robin Uthappa (10) early in the innings, his brilliant fifty off thirty balls laid the groundwork for the Men in Blue’s chase.

In the same over, Suresh Raina also left cheaply for four, aiding Pakistan’s recovery. However, Rayudu and Gurkeerat Singh Maan’s (34 off 33) solid combination kept India in the game.

Rayudu and Mann also departed in a space of 10 runs but the momentum stayed firmly in India’s favour with Yusuf Pathan’s blistering 30 off 16 balls before the latter was dismissed in the penultimate over.

Yuvraj Singh’s All-Time XI:

Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Adam Gilchrist (wk), Andre Flintoff, Shane Warne, Mutttiah Muralitharan, Glenn McGrath, Wasim Akram. Yuvraj Singh (12th man)

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