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<title><![CDATA[WCL 2025: Pakistan Champions announced their squad for upcoming season]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:19:10 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pakistan Champions announce WCL 2025 squad with Sarfaraz Ahmed joining Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, and Wahab Riaz.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/06/kjsgd.webp" width="686" height="386" alt="Pakistan Champions"/><p><span id="input-sentence~0">Former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed is all set to don the gloves and lead the Pakistan Champions in the second edition of the <strong><a href="https://www.wclcricket.com/">World Championship of Legends</a></strong> (WCL), scheduled in the UK from July 18 to August 2. The wicketkeeper-batter, still active in international cricket, announced his arrival via a social media post, with the official Pakistan Champions account confirming his inclusion.</span><span id="input-sentence~1"> At 37, Sarfaraz brings not just his skill behind the stumps but also the leadership that once guided Pakistan to Champions Trophy glory in 2017 and won 11 consecutive T20 series, a valuable asset for Season 2.<br><br>In the first season under Younis Khan, the Pakistan Champions lost only two matches and stormed into the final, narrowly missing out to India in a dramatic chase where India successfully reached the target of 157 with five wickets in hand and five balls remaining.</span><span id="input-sentence~2"> With Sarfaraz now back in charge, there are greater expectations to be able to deliver a better campaign and finally win the title.<br><br>To add to the excitement, Shahid Afridi will return on official captaincy duties with a strong set of legends behind him.</span><span id="input-sentence~3"> South African superstar AB de Villiers will switch colors to lead South Africa Champions, meaning Pakistan will face an old rivalry afresh. The tournament schedule kicks off with England vs. Pakistan at Edgbaston on July 18, while the much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan clash follows on July 20.</span><span id="input-sentence~4"> The action-packed season culminates with semifinals on July 31 and a grand final back at Edgbaston on August 2.<br></span></p><p><strong>See Also: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/wcl-2025-india-champions-announced-their-squad-for-upcoming-season/">WCL 2025: India Champions announced their squad for upcoming season</a></strong></p><h3><span id="input-sentence~4">Pakistan Champions Squad – WCL 2025<br></span></h3><p><span id="input-sentence~4">The Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL team consists of: Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sharjeel Khan, Wahab Riaz, Asif Ali, Kamran Akmal, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, and Sohail Tanvir</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[OTD: Sri Lanka met with Pakistan in WC Final after terror attack at Lahore stadium]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:37:54 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The terror attack incident in Lahore stadium still haunted the Sri Lankan cricketer. When the two nations faced each other in the final of the 2009 'ICC World Twenty20', the past experience between Pakistan and Sri Lanka added an extra layer to that title decider match.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/06/IMG_20250620_204046.webp" width="512" height="316" alt="Shahid Afridi World Cup 2009"/><p>The terror attack incident in Lahore stadium still haunted the Sri Lankan cricketer. When the two nations faced each other in the final of the <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_World_Twenty20">2009 ICC World Twenty20</a>, the past experience between <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/list-of-pakistan-players-to-feature-in-upcoming-bbl-2025-season/">Pakistan</a> and Sri Lanka added an extra layer to that title decider match.</p><p>Throughout the tournament, Sri Lanka had a crazy run until they reached the grand finale. SL's unbeaten run before the last match was because the brand of cricket they produced was something new at that time. Their batsmen, especially Tillakaratne Dilshan, were formerly innovative. Despite finishing second in the tournament, the Sri Lankan opener was awarded as the highest run scorer and the player of the series of the 2009 T20I World Cup.</p><p>Before the final, Pakistan was the less favored side to win the trophy. But when the match started, things started to look different. Pakistan, led by Younis Khan, adopted an attacking approach from the beginning of the match and plucked the wicket of Dilshan, utilizing young Mohammad Amir. Dilshan's wicket was massive. Within the opener, Kumar Sangakkara's team lacked power at the top and produced only 34 for 4 after six.</p><p><strong>Read More</strong>: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/sanjay-manjrekar-takes-cheeky-dig-at-virat-kohli-in-ongoing-first-test-between-england-and-india/">WATCH: Sanjay Manjrekar takes cheeky dig at Virat Kohli in ongoing first Test between England and India</a></p><h3>Shahid Afridi became the trump card of the team </h3><p>The revival of Abdul Razzaq helped Pakistan a lot. In the final, the experienced pacer claimed 3 wickets against 20 runs in his 3-over spell. But the trump card of the Green Brigade was Shahid Afridi. Promoting him to the number three position worked magically for Pakistan.</p><p>Shahid Afridi scored 129 runs in his last three innings, after he moved up to No. 3, at a strike rate of 148.27. His hard-hitting continued against Sri Lanka; in the final game, it continued. After claiming 1 wicket, the all-rounder scored a match-winning 54* off 40 and inked his and his nation's name in the history book forever. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[WATCH: Former Pakistan cricketer Sahid Afridi conducts 'victory' rally against India]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 18:40:54 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After making several controversial remarks amid India and Pakistan tension, former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi conducted a rally against India, which is labeled as the 'victory' rally. Multiple videos of the rally are currently surfing on the internet. Afridi openly criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the present situation and claimed that Pakistan has always been devoted to maintaining peace. ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/05/Sahid-Afridi Victory Rally.webp" width="1280" height="720" alt="Sahid Afridi Victory Rally"/><p>After making several controversial remarks amid India and Pakistan tension, former Pakistani cricketer <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/shahid-afridi-42639&ved=2ahUKEwic-7C3gJ6NAxXCXGcHHQYnEZ8QFnoFCKoBEAE&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw3anjcDxHHjVDfyfBs8F58K">Shahid Afridi</a> conducted a rally against India, which is labeled as the 'victory' rally. Multiple videos of the rally are currently surfing on the internet. Afridi openly criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the present situation and claimed that Pakistan has always been devoted to maintaining peace. </p><p>As a reply to the Pahalgam terror attack incident, India conducted Operation Sindoor. As per reports, under this maneuver, the Indian armed forces targeted multiple prime locations in Pakistan, but at first, the Indian Air Force destroyed 9 militant locations in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).</p><p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced that India will not participate in any bilateral series with Pakistan. Over the years, for multiple terrorist-linked incidents, Pakistan was at the center of the stage, including the Pahalgam incident. But Afridi thinks differently, as he questioned, No one can blame his country without any strong evidence. According to the former cricketer, because of PM Modi, the reputation of India is at risk around the globe. </p><p><strong>Read More</strong>: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-indian-army-dgmo-shares-his-views-on-virat-kohli-retirement/">WATCH: Indian Army DGMO shares his views on Virat Kohli retirement</a></p><p>"You (Modi) do not allow cricket teams in Pakistan. There is so much hate generated there against us. What kind of mindset is it? Innocent children and civilians were martyred. Show me one proof that the Pakistani army targeted Indian civilians." Afridi questioned. </p><h3>Claims about army as well</h3><p>He also made some huge claims about the latest clash between the two forces of nations. Afridi congratulated the Pakistan Army and said they got the upper hand. </p><p>"Our army has shown who is stronger. They (Indians) underestimated us. They had no idea about our skills or the technology that we use. Try to engage in a war, and the world will come to know who is stronger. Pakistan has suffered from terrorism for a long time. We have lost many soldiers to it," Sahid Afridi said from the rally. </p><h3>Watch the rally here:</h3><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shahid Afridi leading a so called 'victory rally' in Karachi. <br><br>- Just like their army, everyone is delusional. <a href="https://t.co/OnHRvmbzax">pic.twitter.com/OnHRvmbzax</a></p>— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) <a href="https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1921806595530408280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA['Nalayak ho Nikamme ho' - Former Pakistan cricketer accuses Indian Army over Pahalgam terror attack]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:46:35 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a controversial comment, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi blamed the Indian Army for the Pahalgam terror attack on the incident. Afridi did not hesitate to say... ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/04/Shahid-Afridi _1.webp" width="1280" height="720" alt="Shahid Afridi spits venom against India"/><p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong><a href="https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pahalgam-terror-attack-jammu-and-kashmir-army-the-resistance-front-live-updates-april-27-2025/article69496782.ece" target="_blank" rel="noopener">terrorist attack in Pahalgam</a></strong>, Jammu and Kashmir, has raised the tensions between India and Pakistan yet again. After the attack, cricketers from both nations have been sharing their views. Amidst rising tensions, former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has made comments that are sure to provoke a response from Indians. Afridi criticized India for accusing Pakistan of involvement in the Pahalgam attack without presenting any evidence. He went further, blaming the Indian Army’s incompetence for the attack and labeling them as "useless."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Speaking on Samaa TV, Shahid Afridi criticized India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The former Pakistan skipper also remarked that even if a firecracker went off, India would blame Pakistan. Afridi pointed out that despite having an 800,000-strong army in Kashmir, such incidents still occurred, which, according to him, reflected the incompetence and inefficiency of the Indian forces. The star Pakistan all-rounder expressed surprise at how quickly Indian media sensationalized the attack, comparing their coverage to a Bollywood production. Afridi added that he found the media’s reactions amusing and questioned the mindset of those who, despite claiming to be educated, reacted in such a manner.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Patakha phat jaata hai wahaan par, <strong><a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/psl-2025-lah-vs-mul-dream11-prediction-16th-match-fantasy-cricket-tips-probable-playing-xi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a></strong> ne kiya (Even if a firecracker bursts there, they will blame it on Pakistan). Tum logon ki 8 lakh ki fauz hai Kashmir mein aur yeh ho gaya. Iska matlab nalayak ho, nikamme ho na tum log ki security de nahi sake logon ko (You have an 800,000-strong army in Kashmir and this still happened. It means you are inefficient and useless if you couldn't provide security to the people). Hairat hoti hai ki hamle ke ek ghante ke baad hi unka media Bollywood ban gaya. Khuda ke liye har kuch ko Bollywood mat banao (It's surprising that within an hour of the attack, their media turned into Bollywood. For God's sake, don't make everything Bollywood). Main hairaan ho gaya, balki main enjoy kar raha tha jis tarah ki woh baatein kar rahe they (I was astonished, in fact, I was enjoying the way they were talking). Main keh raha tha dekho inki soch, yeh apne aap ko padhe likhe log kehte hain (I was saying, look at their thinking, and they call themselves educated people)," Afridi said on Samaa TV</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Read More:</strong> <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/kalahari-women-s-t20i-2025-live-streaming-details-where-to-watch/">Kalahari Women’s T20I 2025 – Live Streaming Details & where to watch</a></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Watch what Afridi said on camera</h3><blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI63o7oicS5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"><div style="padding: 16px;"><a style="background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI63o7oicS5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div><div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div><div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"><div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div><div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div><div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div></div></div><div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div></div></a><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI63o7oicS5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by SAMAA TV (@samaatv)</a></p></div></blockquote><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Two former India cricketers also blamed Pakistan: Shahid Afridi</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">During his comments, Afridi pointed out that without directly naming anyone, two former Indian cricketers, who had represented India extensively and even served as ambassadors of the game, were very quick to accuse Pakistan of involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack. The right-hand batter also expressed disappointment that despite their vast experience and status in the cricketing world, they chose to blame Pakistan without presenting any concrete evidence. The leg spinner also suggested that such actions were irresponsible, especially coming from individuals who held significant influence and were expected to maintain a balanced and mature approach during sensitive times.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Do cricketers jo India se itni cricket khele hue hain. Ambassadors reh chuke hain, top cricketers reh chuke hain unki taraf se direct Pakistan (There are two cricketers who have played so much cricket for India. They have been ambassadors and top cricketers, yet they directly blame Pakistan)," Afridi also added.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA["Pakistan Needs Big Changes": Shahid Afridi Criticizes Team's 'Outdated Cricket' After Champions Trophy Exit ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:21:05 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 moved to strong criticism, with former captain Shahid Afridi calling for major changes in the team’s approach. He said Pakistan’s style of play is old-fashioned and doesn’t match the modern, aggressive game. Pointing to their losses against New Zealand and India, Afridi urged the team to change its mindset to stay competitive in modern cricket.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/02/118545470-(1).webp" width="1280" height="720" alt=""Pakistan Needs Big Changes": Shahid Afridi Criticizes Team's 'Outdated Cricket' After Champions Trophy Exit "/><p>Pakistan’s early exit from the <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-stats/south-africa-vs-australia-head-to-head-odis-champions-trophy/">Champions Trophy</a> has led to strong criticism from former cricket players and fans, with former captain <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahid_Afridi">Shahid Afridi </a>calling for big changes in the team’s approach and mindset, like 90s gameplay. As hosts and defending champions, Pakistan had a disappointing campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, getting knocked out in the group stage after losses against New Zealand and India. It was a frustrating end to their first major international tournament at home in almost 30 years.</p><p>Former captain Shahid Afridi, known for his aggressive style, believes Pakistan struggled because they are stuck in the past mode, he said that Pakistan is not playing like modern cricket they are playing like old fashioned. <strong>"In 2025, Pakistan was still playing cricket like it was the 1980s and 1990s, while other teams had moved ahead with a modern, attacking approach," he told AFP. "Playing too many dot balls also hurt us badly." </strong></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shahid Afridi : "I have concerns about the inclusion of certain players in the Champions Trophy squad, but I won't name them.<br><a href="https://t.co/cTqsUSGAu4">pic.twitter.com/cTqsUSGAu4</a></p>— Thakur (@hassam_sajjad) <a href="https://twitter.com/hassam_sajjad/status/1891893842229543012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2025</a></blockquote><p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/aakash-chopra-s-india-pakistan-team-has-only-indian-players/">Aakash Chopra’s India-Pakistan Team Has Only Indian Players</a></p><p>Pakistan had trouble rotating the strike in both losses, facing 152 dot balls while scoring 241 against India, knowing that Pakistan had a problem rotating the strike. Their slow start against India made things worse, as they played a record 28 dot balls in the first six overs against India, putting them under pressure right away. </p><p>Afridi pointed out that Pakistan’s players don’t have the aggressive mindset<strong>. "Their thinking doesn’t match modern cricket,"</strong> he said. "We need big changes in our team so we can develop players who play with a positive, attacking mindset.<strong>" Pakistan still have one match left against Bangladesh, but they are already out of the semi-finals"</strong>. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA["Road Safety World Series 2025: Legends Return to Promote Road Safety with Thrilling Cricket Action"]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 22:05:55 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Road Safety World Series 2025 returns with eight teams competing in a thrilling T20 format, hosted in England. The tournament aims to raise awareness about road safety, with cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar leading the initiative.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/01/897008-road-safety-world-series-2020.webp" width="1280" height="720" alt=""Road Safety World Series 2025: Legends Return to Promote Road Safety with Thrilling Cricket Action""/><p>There's the Road Safety World Series, or RSWS for short. It's in 2025 and it's going to be the third time this happens! It's really important because the best cricket players get to play and everyone's extremely excited and ready to watch. Now, all the games are happening in England and that's really great because cricket games there are fun to see.</p><p>They're going to participate in T20 games, which means the games move very quickly and are replete with action. It's going to be very enjoyable to watch! And since it's so fun, even more people than before are going to see the players attempt to win. The RSWS has eight teams and they all want to win this very special prize. The important thing about this cricket competition is that it's not only just about the game--it's teaching us to be safe when we're driving.</p><p>The Road Safety Cell from India makes this all happen, and the person in charge of everything is Sunil Gavaskar, and Sachin Tendulkar is playing. Mister Tendulkar's telling everyone that this cricket game is a top-rate thing. And something sort of abnormal but also positive is that we don't know an entire lot about this game even though it's really important - it's sparsely documented.</p><p>ALSO READ:<a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/arshdeep-singh-named-icc-men-s-t20i-cricketer-of-the-year-2024arshdeep-singh-named-icc-men-s-t20i-cricketer-of-the-year-2024/">Arshdeep Singh Named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024</a></p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category</strong></th><th><strong>Details</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Administrator</strong></td><td>Road Safety World Series (RSWS)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Organized by</strong></td><td>Majestic Legends Sports Private Limited (MLSPL)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Format</strong></td><td>T20</td></tr><tr><td><strong>First Edition</strong></td><td>2020 – 2021</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Latest Edition</strong></td><td>2022</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Next Edition</strong></td><td>2023</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tournament Format</strong></td><td>Round Robin format and Knock-Out</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Number of Teams</strong></td><td>8 teams from the 2022 season onwards</td></tr></tbody></table><h2><strong>Achievements and Broadcast Information</strong></h2><div class="article"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category</strong></th><th><strong>Details</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Current Champion</strong></td><td>India Legends </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Most Successful Team</strong></td><td>India Legends (2 titles)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Most Runs</strong></td><td>Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) - 463</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Most Wickets</strong></td><td>Nuwan Kulasekara (Sri Lanka) - 20</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Broadcast Partners</strong></td><td>Sports 18, Voot App, Colors Cineplex, ports 18 Khel, Colors Cineplex Superhit</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website</strong></td><td>worldseriest20.com</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2><strong>Road Safety World Series 2025 Teams</strong></h2><div class="article"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Team Name</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>West Indies Legends</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Legends</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Legends</td></tr><tr><td>India Legends</td></tr><tr><td>Australia Legends</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Legends</td></tr><tr><td>England Legends</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Legends</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2><strong>RSWS 2025 Squads & Captains and Player Lists</strong></h2><h3><strong>Australia Legends Squad 2025</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Captain</strong>: Brad Hodge</li><li><strong>Players</strong>: Marcus North, Nathan Reardon, Ben Laughlin, Clint McKay, Dirk Nannes, Peter Forrest, Ian Harvey, John Hastings, Ben Dunk (wk), Fawad Ahmed, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus.</li></ul><h3><strong>England Legends Squad 2025</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Captain</strong>: Eoin Morgan</li><li><strong>Players</strong>: Mark Ramprakash, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Graeme Swann, Monty Panesar, Ryan Sidebottom, Sajid Mahmood, Stephen Parry, Steven Finn, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Paul Nixon, Chris Schofield, Phil Mustard.</li></ul><h3><strong>Sri Lanka Legends Squad 2025</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Captain</strong>: Tillakaratne Dilshan (wk)</li><li><strong>Players</strong>: Chamara Kapugedara, Chaturanga de Silva, Ishan Jayaratne, Isuru Udana, Jeevan Mendis, Mahela Udawatte, Sanath Jayasuriya, Asela Gunaratne, Thisara Perera, Upul Tharanga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Nuwan Pradeep, Chamara Silva.</li></ul><h3><strong>India Legends Squad 2025</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Captain</strong>: Yuvraj Singh</li><li><strong>Players</strong>: Ambati Rayudu (wk), Robin Uthappa (wk), Abhimanyu Mithun, Harbhajan Singh, Manpreet Gony, Stuart Binny, Naman Ojha (wk), Munaf Patel, Ramesh Powar, Rudra Pratap Singh, Vinay Kumar, Bharat Chipli.</li></ul><h3><strong>Pakistan Legends Squad 2025</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Captain</strong>: Shahid Afridi</li><li><strong>Players</strong>: Asghar Afghan, Azhar Mahmood, Karim Sadiq, Mohammad Hafeez, Kamran Akmal (wk), Misbah-ul-Haq, Nawroz Mangal, Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Rahman, Dawlat Ahmadzai, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[ICC reveals Men's T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador's name]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 20:57:51 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi has been named as a tournament ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, joining an elite group of sports legends. Afridi's appointment brings excitement as he recalls his illustrious T20 World Cup career, including Pakistan's 2009 triumph.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-24-at-8.56.31-PM.jpeg" width="768" height="461" alt="ICC reveals Men's T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador's name"/><p>In a thrilling announcement for cricket fans worldwide, legendary Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has been revealed as the newest tournament ambassador for the <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/why-pakistans-t20-wc-squad-is-not-announced-yet-heres-the-reason">ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024</a>, set to be held in the West Indies and the USA. Afridi, a former Men’s T20 World Cup winner and Player of the Tournament, joins an elite group of ambassadors that includes India’s Yuvraj Singh, West Indies’ Chris Gayle, and the fastest man on Earth, Usain Bolt.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Afridi’s illustrious T20 World Cup career</h3><p>Afridi is celebrated for his significant contributions to Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaigns. His performances are etched in cricket history, particularly his pivotal roles in the 2007 and 2009 tournaments. In the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, Afridi’s exceptional all-round skills led Pakistan to the final, where they narrowly lost to arch-rivals India. His efforts earned him the Player of the Tournament award, a testament to his impactful performances throughout the event.</p><p>The pinnacle of Afridi’s T20 World Cup career came in 2009 when he spearheaded Pakistan’s triumphant campaign. Afridi’s all-round brilliance shone brightly as he delivered match-winning performances in both the semi-final against South Africa and the final against Sri Lanka. His heroics in the final, where he was named Player of the Match, helped Pakistan lift the T20 World Cup trophy, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest T20 players of all time.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Afridi’s reaction to the ambassador role</h3><p>Reflecting on his appointment as a tournament ambassador, Afridi expressed his excitement and fond memories of the T20 World Cup. “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an event that is very close to my heart,” said Afridi. “From being Player of the Tournament in the inaugural edition to lifting the trophy in 2009, some of my favourite career highlights have come from competing on this stage.</p><p>“T20 World Cups have gone from strength to strength in recent years, and I’m thrilled to be part of this edition, where we will see more teams, more matches and even more drama than ever before.</p><p>“I am particularly excited to witness the India v Pakistan fixture on 9 June. It is one of the great rivalries in sport and New York will be a fitting stage for this unmissable encounter between two great teams,” he added.</p><p>Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager – Marketing and Communications, highlighted Afridi’s credentials, stating, “Shahid competed in six ICC Men’s T20 World Cups, two of which as captain and delivering a Player of the Match performance when winning the trophy in 2009, so who better to join our all-star Ambassador team.</p><p>“He’s a fan favourite around the world and alongside Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle and eight-time Olympic gold-medallist Usain Bolt, will be bringing fans closer to the event ahead of what is set to be the biggest T20 World Cup ever.”</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">The upcoming T20 World Cup</h3><p>The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to kick off on June 1, with co-hosts USA taking on Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. This edition of the tournament promises to be spectacular, with matches hosted across diverse venues in the West Indies and the USA, bringing the excitement of T20 cricket to new audiences.</p><p><strong>See Also: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipl-2024-qualifier-2-trent-boult-strikes-early-in-crucial-clash-against-srh">IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Trent Boult strikes early in crucial clash against SRH</a></strong></p><p>Afridi’s appointment as a tournament ambassador adds a touch of nostalgia and excitement to the upcoming T20 World Cup. His legendary status and remarkable T20 World Cup history make him a perfect fit for this role. As fans gear up for the 2024 edition, Afridi’s presence will undoubtedly enhance the tournament’s appeal and inspire a new generation of cricketers and fans alike.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi makes snarky comment, says- ‘Winning the world cup in India will be the biggest slap for BCCI’]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2023 18:52:54 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi, a former captain of Pakistan, stated that the BCCI would be severely slapped if the Men in Green won the upcoming ODI World Cup in India.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/afridi-snarky.jpg" width="1280" height="720" alt="Shahid Afridi makes snarky comment, says- ‘Winning the world cup in India will be the biggest slap for BCCI’"/><p>Shahid <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahid_Afridi">Afridi</a>, a former captain of Pakistan, stated that the BCCI would be severely slapped if the Men in Green won the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. After BCCI Secretary Jay Shah flatly refused to send the Indian contingent to the neighbouring nation, it is no secret that the PCB and BCCI are at odds over who will host the Asia Cup in 2023.</p><figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" data-src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50901 lazyload" data-srcset="https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-300x169.jpg 300w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-71x40.jpg 71w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-450x254.jpg 450w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-994x559.jpg 994w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-57x32.jpg 57w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-142x80.jpg 142w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-240x135.jpg 240w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-150x84.jpg 150w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine.jpg 1200w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024/576;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50901" srcset="https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-300x169.jpg 300w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-71x40.jpg 71w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-450x254.jpg 450w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-994x559.jpg 994w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-57x32.jpg 57w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-142x80.jpg 142w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-240x135.jpg 240w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine-150x84.jpg 150w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shahid_afridi_virat_kohli_afp-sixteen_nine.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: India Today</figcaption></figure><p>The PCB also retaliated, telling them that they would not travel to India for the World Cup if India did not tour Pakistan for the Asia Cup, setting off a chain reaction. However, Afridi, a former cricketer, stated that the management will need to exercise discretion and grant permission for the team to tour India. He went on to say that it would be a “tight slap” on the BCCI to go to India and win the trophy there.</p><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“I don’t understand why they [PCB] are so adamant and keep saying that we won’t go to India. They need to simplify the situation and understand that an international cricket tournament is happening – take it rather positively; go and play. Tell your boys to get the trophy; the whole nation stands behind you. It’ll not only be a big win for us but a tight slap on the face of the BCCI,”</p><cite>Afridi was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.</cite></blockquote><p><strong>Give them a clear message by bagging the trophy: Afridi</strong></p><p>He also said that the PCB doesn’t have a lot of options and needs to be positive about going to the neighboring country for the ODI World Cup. Moreover, he added that packing the prize would assist with sending an unmistakable message to the most despised rivals.</p><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Go to India, play decent cricket and claim the win. This is it; we have only this option resorted to ourselves. We are supposed to go there, land back with the World Cup and give them a clear message that we can go anywhere and bag the victory,”</p><cite>he added.</cite></blockquote>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[‘An Indian had threatened Pakistan team but we still came’: Shahid Afridi Comments On Asia Cup Debate]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:48:19 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Asian Cricket Council (ACC), which includes the BCCI and the PCB, is scheduled to meet in Dubai to settle the much-debated Asia Cup 2023 tournament.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/acc2.jpg" width="1280" height="720" alt="‘An Indian had threatened Pakistan team but we still came’: Shahid Afridi Comments On Asia Cup Debate"/><p>Shahid Afridi, a former captain of Pakistan, expressed his belief that Pakistan is prepared to host the Indian team at the tournament and urged the BCCI to disregard political tensions and send their team.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" data-src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-1024x576.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-44261 lazyload" data-srcset="https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-71x40.jpeg 71w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-450x254.jpeg 450w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-994x559.jpeg 994w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-57x32.jpeg 57w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-142x80.jpeg 142w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-150x84.jpeg 150w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi.jpeg 1200w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024/576;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-1024x576.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-44261" srcset="https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-71x40.jpeg 71w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-450x254.jpeg 450w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-994x559.jpeg 994w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-57x32.jpeg 57w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-142x80.jpeg 142w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi-150x84.jpeg 150w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shahidafridi.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: India Today</figcaption></figure><p>The Asian Cricket Council (ACC), which includes the BCCI and the PCB, is scheduled to meet in Dubai to settle the much-debated Asia Cup 2023 tournament. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is also scheduled to meet. Even though there were no official statements, reports from the previous ACC meeting, which took place a month ago in Bahrain, indicated that Pakistan had reserved the right to host the tournament and that the UAE would be the new venue. </p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.455), 18px);"><strong>Shahid Afridi, a former captain of Pakistan, expressed his belief that Pakistan is prepared to host the Indian team at the tournament and urged the BCCI to disregard political tensions and send their team</strong></h3><p>In October of last year, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who is also chairman of the ACC, stated that the Indian team would not be traveling to Pakistan for the Asia Cup. He then went on to insist that the location should be changed. Without consulting the board or any other members of the ACC, an enraged PCB questioned the statement’s logic and threatened to boycott the 2023 ODI World Cup in Pakistan if the country was denied hosting the 2023 Asia Cup.</p><p>Speaking to media on the side-lines of Legends League Cricket, Afridi was asked how matters will improve if there is constant retaliation. </p><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Who is saying no to Asia Cup? India is saying no,” </p><cite>the veteran cricketer said.</cite></blockquote><p>Afridi went on to say that the Pakistan team had once been threatened by an Indian, whom he would not name, but that the Pakistan government had put differences aside to send the team to India and wishes the same for this time.</p><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Aap Indian team ko bheje toh sahi, humlog sar aankhon par rakhenge (You just send the Indian team to Pakistan and we will welcome them with great pleasure). Before this, an Indian from Mumbai, won’t take his name, had threatened Pakistan that they won’t be allowed in India. But we kept all aside and our government had taken it up as a responsibility and Pakistan team did go to India. So threats should not ruin our relationship. Threats will remain,”</p><cite>he said.</cite></blockquote><p>The former all-rounder demonstrated even more by recalling India’s 2004/05 tour of Pakistan and how players like Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh were respected by the Pakistani people.</p><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“It would have been really nice if India had come. It would have been a step towards cricket and Pakistan for India. This is not a generation of wars and fights, we want relationships to get better. We have played against India with a lot of love and affection. I remember when we came to India, we got an outstanding response. If you remember the 2005 series, Harbhajan and Yuvraj used to go shopping and to restaurants, and no one used to charge them money. This is the beauty of the two nations,”</p><cite>he said.</cite></blockquote>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA["Main Shahid Afridi Nahi Hoon"- Suresh Raina's Hilarious Comment On Retirement Goes Viral WATCH]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:03:56 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Suresh Raina was asked about a probable return to international cricket during the on-going LLC Masters, His reply referred to Shahid Afridi's continuous return.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/1024162-raina.jpg" width="1280" height="720" alt=""Main Shahid Afridi Nahi Hoon"- Suresh Raina's Hilarious Comment On Retirement Goes Viral WATCH"/><p>Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Suresh Raina was asked about a probable return to international cricket during the on-going LLC Masters yet his reaction to the inquiry has turned into a web sensation via social media after an India Maharajas match, during the press conference.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="667" data-src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43597 lazyload" data-srcset="https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1.jpg 1000w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-60x40.jpg 60w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-48x32.jpg 48w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-202x135.jpg 202w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-150x100.jpg 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000/667;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="667" src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43597" srcset="https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1.jpg 1000w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-60x40.jpg 60w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-48x32.jpg 48w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-202x135.jpg 202w, https://cricketwinner.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afridi-AP-1-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Outlook India</figcaption></figure><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Everyone wants you back in the IPL after your performance tonight in Legends League Cricket.” </p><cite>a reporter asked Raina</cite></blockquote><p>Raina was amused by the question, and he denied any chance of a comeback while referencing <a href="https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/378-shahid-afridi-playerprofile" rel="nofollow">Shahid Afridi</a>. </p><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Main Suresh Raina hoon. Main Shahid Afridi nahi hoon. Retirement le chuka hoon (I’m Suresh Raina, not Shahid Afridi. I’ve taken retirement),” </p><cite>he said.</cite></blockquote><h3 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.455), 18px);"><strong>The fact that Shahid Afridi, a former star of the Pakistan cricket team, has returned multiple times since announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket prompted the reference</strong></h3><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Suresh Raina with a hilarious comment there. Loved it, and I'm sure Shahid Afridi would love it too 😂❤️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LegendsLeagueCricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LegendsLeagueCricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZnVUMBXkCq">pic.twitter.com/ZnVUMBXkCq</a></p>— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/_FaridKhan/status/1636103069271293952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></figure><p>In the fourth match of the LLC Masters at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, India Maharajas prevailed over Asia Lions thanks to captain Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa’s spectacular unbeaten 159-run opening partnership. This resulted in an emphatic 10-wicket victory.</p><p>Uthappa scored an unbeaten 88 off 39 balls with 11 boundaries and five sixes, and Gambhir scored an unbeaten 61 off 36 balls with 12 boundaries, both of which set fire to the Asian Town Cricket Stadium and destroyed the Asia Lions’ attack.</p><p>India Maharajas had bowled first and held Asia Lions to 157 for 5 in 20 overs. The match was won by the India Maharajas with 45 balls remaining.</p><p>For Asia Lions, Upul Tharanga broke 69 off 48 balls with seven boundaries and two sixes while Tillakaratne Dilshan scored 32 off 27 balls with four boundaries and a six. Together, they scored 73 runs in their first innings, but their efforts were in vain.</p><p>India Maharajas decided to bowl with their left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan after winning the toss and allowing only three runs in the first over with his fluid delivery. The primary limit of the day came from opener Upul Tharanga, who smoothly drove Ashok Dinda through the covers. In the same over, opener Tillakaratne Dilshan drove Dinda for a boundary. Pathan’s third over was just as brilliant, allowing just four runs to be scored. Dinda was lifted by Dilshan to the middle of the wicket for yet another boundary, establishing a solid opening partnership slowly but surely.</p><p>Tharanga skillfully cut away Stuart Binny’s first fifth-over delivery to the backward point fence. When wicketkeeper Robin Uthappa dropped Tharanga at 21, he escaped being caught behind to an outside edge to the third delivery. On the subsequent delivery, Tharanga scored a boundary to celebrate his escape. 16 runs were scored when Dilshan hit Binny to the square leg fence as well.</p><p>Tharanga hit the second ball to the cover point fence after Yusuf Pathan was brought in for the sixth over. By the time the power play was over, the partnership had scored 50 runs. Irfan Pathan was once again introduced for the seventh over to check the run stream, which he did by offering just six runs. India Maharajas presented their strike bowler Harbhajan Singh in the eighth over, and he also offered just five runs.</p><p>For a six-over square leg, Dilshan hit Binny’s second and third deliveries of the second over. Irfan Pathan took the catch at short third man after Dilshan on 32 was forced to cut in the air by Binny’s fourth ball. Mohammad Hafeez attempted a wild swing at the accurate Harbhajan, but he missed the fifth delivery of the tenth over and was given two runs leg before.</p><p>Misbah Ul Haq, the champion of Asia Lions’ first two matches, joined Tharanga at the halfway point, making the score 76 for 2. Pravin Tambe, a 51-year-old leg spinner, brilliantly stumped wicketkeeper Uthappa for a duck to take Misbah’s valuable wicket. With only one run conceded in the 12th over, the run flow began to decline. For a six-over long-off, Asghar Afghan hit Tambe’s first delivery of the 15th over. Tharanga arrived at his 50 years in 41 balls with six boundaries however Asghar Afghan got out leg before to Raina for 15.</p><p>In the 17th over, Tharanga swept Tambe for a boundary off successive balls and hit a straight six off him. After that, he hit Raina for a six to midwicket. However, when he tried to hit a similar shot, he was caught by Manvinder Bisla at wide long-on for 69. Dinda was hit for a boundary to the backward point and a six off consecutive balls by Abdul Razzaq, who is known for his big shots. He is now unbeaten on 27 from 17 balls with two boundaries and two sixes. Asia Lions were also guaranteed more than 150 runs thanks to this.</p><p>Gautam Gambhir, the India Maharajas’ captain and consistent scorer, and Robin Uthappa led the charge toward the goal. Uthappa scored two boundaries in Mohammad Amir’s second over as they confidently negotiated the pace of Sohail Tanvir and Mohammad Amir. It was a delight to watch Gambhir hit an elegant cover drive off Tanvir in the third over. He then set two more boundaries that came after it. Twenty runs were scored in that over when Uthappa hit Tanvir’s final ball of the third over for a boundary through the covers. In that over, he had also bowled three consecutive wides.</p><p>Mohammad Hafeez, an offspinner, was used for the fifth over to check the flow of the ball. Gambhir scored a 50-run opening partnership in five overs by hitting two boundaries off Hafeez’s fifth and sixth balls.</p><p>For the sixth over, left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak, who bowled brilliantly against World Giants in the third match, was used. To subtract 14 runs from that over, Uthappa cut him for a boundary and hit two boundaries in succession in the fifth and sixth deliveries. As a result, the power play resulted in 65 runs.</p><p>The crowd applauded Shoaib Akhtar as he bowled the seventh over. With a few members of the audience yelling about Uthappa’s express deliveries, he withdrew his fourth and final delivery to enforce boundaries. Hafeez, who bowled the ninth over, raced to his half-century in 27 balls after Uthappa pulled him over midwicket and into the stands for three sixes. He also hit a boundary, and that over cost him 23 runs. Isuru Udana was the target of the onslaught, and Gambhir and Uthappa were able to quickly establish boundaries.</p><p>India Maharajas only required 33 runs in the final 60 balls at the halfway point. Gambhir reached his half-century in 32 balls and guided his team to triumph with 45 balls in excess.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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