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‘Haar bardaash nahi ho rahi’ – Fans divided as Harsha Bhogle questions Zaman Khan not running out non-striker in Asia Cup 2023 game against Sri Lanka

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Pakistan pacer Zaman Khan made his ODI debut in the Asia Cup 2023 game against Sri Lanka. In what was a virtual semifinal against the Lankan Lions, both teams needed to win to reach the final and play India. Notably, during Pakistan’s game against India, the likes of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf got injured. After the game, both players were ruled out.

They were replaced by the likes of Khan and Shahnawaz Dahani. The former reached the island nation in time while Dahani could only reach during midnight of September 14-15. At this point, both Lanka and Pakistan were playing the must-win game. Meanwhile, ahead of this game, Khan, who plays for Lahore Qalandars in PSL, made his ODI debut. He made his T20I debut a few months back.

Talking about the game, the two-time winners amassed 252/7. At one stage, they were reduced to 130/5 before the forced rain break. This break led to the game being reduced from 45 overs to 42 per side. Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmad helped the team reach the score. In reply, the home side had a great start as Pakistan pacers struggled.

Zaman also struggled with the new ball against the likes of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, and Kusal Mendis. Despite the likes of Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama putting in 100 runs for the third wicket, the team had a collapse with Iftikhar taking three wickets. In the end, the defending champions, Lions needed to score nine runs in the last over. It was bowled by Khan with Pramod Madushan and Charitha Asalanka at the crease.

Zaman Khan failed to defend the score

In the last over, Zaman managed to give away only three runs for the first four balls. It came down to six runs needed to win from two balls. Asalanka managed to hit a boundary via an outside edge. It came down to two runs and the left-hander managed to get the winning runs.

After the game, renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle pointed out that Khan missed the opportunity to run out Matheesha Pathirana at the non-striking end.

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Ben Curran’s Zimbabwe Call-Up: A Historic Moment for the Curran Legacy

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Ben Curran, brother of England cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, has earned his maiden call-up to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The Curran family has deep ties to Zimbabwean cricket, with Ben’s father, Kevin Malcolm Curran, and grandfather, Kevin Patrick Curran, representing Zimbabwe internationally.

The series begins with T20Is on December 11, followed by ODIs and Tests. Ben will feature exclusively in the 50-over format. A left-handed batter, Ben boasts an impressive domestic career, averaging 33.30 in List A and 34.70 in first-class cricket. His inclusion reflects Zimbabwe’s reliance on talent with global exposure.

Zimbabwe’s ODI squad, led by Craig Ervine, also features rising stars like Newman Nyamhuri. The T20I side, captained by Sikandar Raza, includes dynamic players like Blessing Muzarabani and Ryan Burl, signaling a balanced blend of experience and youth for the challenging series ahead.

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Australian Media Criticizes Rohit Sharma After Crushing Defeat to Australia

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Following India’s heavy loss to Australia in the first Test of the series, Australian media highlighted key concerns for the Indian team, including Rohit Sharma’s performance as captain. Pat Cummins and his team’s emphatic win by 209 runs sparked discussions about India’s bowling strategy and batting collapse.

Australian newspapers like The Age underscored Mitchell Starc’s lethal bowling display as a stark reminder of his prowess in Test cricket. Starc’s fiery spell dismantled India’s top order, a performance seen as pivotal in Australia’s dominant victory. The media also pointed out the pressure mounting on Rohit Sharma for tactical shortcomings, including field placements and decision-making under challenging circumstances.

India’s batting lineup faltered against Australia’s aggressive bowling, with only a few players resisting. Critics emphasized that the Indian team’s inability to adapt to the pink-ball conditions in Adelaide cost them dearly. The media also praised Australia for its disciplined approach, particularly the consistency of its pace attack, which Starc and Cummins led.

As the series progresses, this defeat puts India under immense pressure to bounce back, especially with the spotlight on Rohit Sharma’s leadership and the team’s resilience. Fans now await India’s response in the next Test.

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Chitwan Rhinos Secure Dominant 33-Run Victory Over Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL

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Chitwan Rhinos delivered a commanding performance to hand Sudurpaschim Royals their first defeat in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at Kirtipur. Winning the toss, Chitwan set a competitive total of 164/5 in 20 overs, led by Hassan Eisakhil’s stellar 65 off 52 balls. Ravi Bopara added an explosive 36 off 18 balls, while Sudurpaschim’s bowlers Scott Kuggeleijn and Dipendra Singh Airee each picked up crucial wickets.

In response, Sudurpaschim struggled, bowled out for 131 in 18.2 overs. Despite Ishan Pandey’s resilient 35 and contributions from Saif Zaib and Brandon McMullen, Chitwan’s disciplined bowling attack, featuring Kushal Malla and Amar Routela taking two wickets each, sealed the game. Chitwan now sits third on the table, while Sudurpaschim retains second due to net run rate.

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