The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced the final 17-member squad for the 4th T20 World Cup for the Blind, set to be held in Lahore and Multan, Pakistan starting from November 22 to December 3, 2024. India, who has won three consecutive titles, is ready to face their rivals, Pakistan once again in the tournament. The team has undergone 12 days of selection trials and is currently training in Gurugram, pending an NOC from the Ministry of External Affairs. CABI's chairman and president are confident in the team's skills and hope for a positive response from the ministry.
In a comprehensive win at Multan, Pakistan's replacements for the second Test proved their worth with Kamran Ghulam scoring a century on debut and spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali taking all 20 wickets between themselves. Former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez took a dig at critics who had questioned the decision to drop key players from the squad ahead of the match. This win marks Pakistan's first home victory since February 2021 and breaks an 11-match winless streak at home.
In a gripping match at Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan's spin duo stole the show with Noman Ali taking 8 wickets and Shaheen Afridi and Sajid Khan providing crucial support as they bowled England out for 144, securing a 152-run victory. England's hopes of chasing down the target of 297 were dashed by the spinners who capitalized on the turning track. Skipper Ben Stokes' valiant efforts were not enough to save his team as Noman claimed the top spot in the bowlers' list with his impressive figures of 8-46. The series now stands at parity with one win for each team.
Pakistan Cricket Board announces decision to rest four top players including former captain Babar Azam for remaining England Tests, stating they want him to be "mentally refreshed" for future assignments. Decision comes after Pakistan's loss in Multan Test, despite Babar scoring over 500 runs in first innings. PCB defends their call by touting Babar as "best batsman of his generation" and emphasizing importance of rest for players' well-being.
The bodies of seven labourers who were victims of a shooting in Balochistan have been returned to their families in Multan. Officials confirmed that the bodies were transported from Panjgur to Multan Airport, where they were received by government officials and local leaders. The deceased were then taken to Nishtar Hospital and laid to rest in their ancestral graveyards. In response to the incident, the families of the victims staged a protest against terrorism and blocked the motorway and an interchange for all vehicles. The injured labourer was also transferred to a hospital in Quetta for further treatment, under the guidance of the Balochistan government.
Brydon Carse, suspended for three months due to betting activities, makes an impressive debut for England in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan. Despite the ban, the Durham fast bowler was motivated to work on his fitness and make a comeback in international cricket. His return proved successful as he took four wickets and helped England win the match by an innings. Carse stated that the thought of playing for England kept him going during the difficult period.
England’s bowlers led by spinner Jack Leach secured victory for England in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan with a record partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root. The partnership, which saw Brook smashing 317 runs and Root scoring a record 262, helped England declare with a massive score of 823-7. This gave the visitors a 267-run lead, which proved too much for Pakistan as they collapsed on the fifth day, giving England an innings and 47-run win.
In a thrilling opening Test match between England and Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Ground, Harry Brook of England hit the headlines by scoring the second-fastest Test triple century. The talented batsman reached the milestone in just 310 balls, with a total of 28 fours and three sixes. This record-breaking performance puts Brook in second place behind India's Virender Sehwag, who holds the record for the fastest triple century achieved in 278 balls against South Africa in 2008 in Chennai.
England are on the verge of registering a famous win against Pakistan after an impressive performance on Day 4 of the first Test in Multan. With only four wickets left to take, England is poised to defeat the hosts and take a 1-0 lead in the series. In other cricket news, the New Zealand team has departed for India aiming to win their first Test in the country since 1988, while Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana has sadly returned home due to her father's passing, likely causing her to miss the team's upcoming match against Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup.
Harry Brook, the young cricketer from Yorkshire, took the cricket world by storm as he smashed an incredible 317 runs on the fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan. This stunning performance not only led to the tourists declaring at 7-823, but also eclipsed some of English cricket's biggest names including Joe Root, who has never reached 300 runs in a single inning. However, for Brook, his most desired achievement was to surpass his father's highest score of 210, which he accomplished with ease.