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Salman Agha provides update on injured Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan are set to take on South Africa in the first T20I on Wednesday in Dambulla, but they will do so without their premier pacer Shaheen Afridi, who is nursing a knee injury picked up in the Big Bash League. However, in the build-up for next month’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan are optimistic that star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi will be fit in time for the global showpiece.
Captain Salman Ali Agha has struck a positive note regarding the left-arm pacer’s recovery from a knee injury, suggesting that the team management remains confident about his availability.
"Shaheen is currently doing rehab at the NCA, and we're really hopeful he will be fine before the T20 World Cup," Salman Agha said at the press conference.
The series is quite significant for Pakistan ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, as it will help them get used to the conditions in Sri Lanka ahead of the World Cup. Notably, Pakistan are scheduled to play all of their World Cup matches in Sri Lanka. Heading into the series, Pakistan have been boosted by the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan, who was included in the squad for the Sri Lanka series on the back of an impressive showing in the BBL.
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Pakistan to host Australia ahead of T20I World Cup 2026
Pakistan are set to host Australia in a three-match T20I series in the build-up to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The series will be crucial for both sides in their preparations for the global event.
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ACB limits players' availability to three foreign leagues per year
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"To prote...
Daryl Mitchell’s sublime century helps New Zealand level series against India
New Zealand came out all guns blazing, producing a commanding all-round performance to defeat India by seven wickets in the second ODI on Wednesday in Rajkot to level the three-match series 1–1. Riding on the sublime century from Daryl Mitchell and an impressive 87 from Will Young, New Zealand orchestrated a decisive chase to avoid series defea...
"They discuss with Gautam": Indian batting coach Kotak dismisses rift rumours, backs Kohli–Rohit’s role in team planning
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak brushed aside speculation surrounding a supposed communication gap between senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Kotak made it clear that the two stalwarts remain actively engaged in discussions with the team management.
"Both of them are so senior and so expe...
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