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  • VIDEO: Pak cricket team visit Namibian dressing room to congratulate them

    VIDEO: Pak cricket team visit Namibian dressing room to congratulate them

    Pakistani team on Wednesday cheered up the Namibian squad and congratulated them over their journey in the Twenty20 World Cup.

    As a heartwarming gesture, the Men in Green visited the dressing room of Namibia after a comfortable win by the formers in the Super 12 stage clash in Abu Dhabi of the ICC tournament being held in the UAE.

    Pakistan on Tuesday cruised to the semi-finals of the major cricketing event after they sealed a 45-run win against Namibia with confident half-centuries, a brilliant 50-ball 79 not out from Mohammad Rizwan and 49-ball 70 from skipper Babar Azam.

    Namibia lost the match but they continued fighting till the end of the match, disallowing Pakistan to have any walkover. But, a heavy target of 190 proved way too high for them to chase.

    The official Twitter handle of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) posted a video of their cricketers and a team official visiting the Namibian team’s dressing room to applaud their undaunted competitiveness.

    In the video, the Pakistan cricketers, along with an official, can be seen entering the dressing room and bucking up the Namibian players, saying, “Guys, congratulations for qualifying and playing in this World Cup.”

    The Pakistani official told the Namibian team they have done a great job so far by playing brilliant cricket. Pakistani cricketers, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Hassan Ali, Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan, were seen interacting with the Namibian players.

    The players of the two teams exchanged smiles and good words, especially Afridi who hugged David Wiese and wished him good luck. Hafeez was seen sharing some useful tips with the Namibian side. David Wiese was earlier also photographed sharing light moments with the Green Shirts, especially Haris Rauf during the match.

    Pakistan have won all four matches so far while Namibia have one win from three matches. They beat Scotland by four wickets but lost to Afghanistan.

    Taking to Twitter, Babar Azam wrote: “A proud moment for Pakistan team for qualifying for the semis; but the job is not done yet.”

    “This is all setting up for more efforts, more focus, more team performances and more determination. One game at a time, In shaa’Allah,” he added.

  • Pakistani Virushka fans react after Vamika’s rape threat by Indian extremists

    Pakistani Virushka fans react after Vamika’s rape threat by Indian extremists

    Every time the Indian cricket team loses a match, the players of the team are subjected to harsh criticism. This time the fans who claim to love the sport have gone one step ahead, as now the family members of the players are being targeted.

    It is gruesome to even read the tweet by now-deleted account @Criccrazyygirl issuing a rape threat to a nine-month-old Vamika Kohli, daughter of Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma and Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli. The identity of the person who tweeted the rape threat is yet to be verified, the screenshot has been amplified several times by right-leaning handles.

    Pakistani netizens reacted to this horrendous attack on a toddler, who has nothing to do with India losing their matches. We have collected a few reactions who are saying that as a Pakistan, We Stand With Virat Kohli, have a look:

    https://twitter.com/janiya6312/status/1455346065176154114?s=20
    https://twitter.com/AshanGill2/status/1455265494987157519?s=20

    The barbaric tweet called for the toddler’s photo to be revealed while issuing a rape threat. As on November 1, the handle was deleted from Twitter.

    The tweet came at a time when captain Kohli is facing online attacks for speaking in support of his Muslim teammate Mohammad Shami, who was attacked online after the cricket team faced a 10-wicket defeat against Pakistan in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup.

    Shami was subjected to vicious online trolling and abuse on Instagram and Twitter soon after the match between the two teams, in which he conceded 43 runs in 3.5 overs, ended.

  • VIDEO: Wasim Akram, Misbahul Haq make fun of Waqar Younis’ ‘disability’

    Former cricketers Wasim Akram and Misbah-ul-Haq made fun of Waqar Younis for having four fingers during a break of the sports show, ‘Ask the Pavilion’, which airs on A sports.

    The sportsmen were playing with a magic ball when Waqar Younis missed a catch and replied to the anchor, Fakhr-e-Alam, “Chaar unglian naal main ki karda (What could I have done with four fingers).”

    Wasim, cracking a joke, said, “Ai aye vi nayi keh sakda keh main panj minute ich aya. (He cannot even say this that I will be back in five minutes).”

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    Waqar, during a lighter conversation with the players said, “Main ai vi nayi keh sakda keh 10 minute thehro (I cannot even say wait for 10 minutes).”

    Misbah recalled an incident when Waqar was asking the team to win the match with 10 wickets and Saeed Ajmal did not hold back and said, “Payyian 9 ney ai (Bro, this is nine).”

    Waqar retweeted the video with the caption, “Guys please stop laughing on my disability” with emojis.

  • Shoaib Malik, Sania Mirza celebrate son Izhaan’s birthday in style, Mahira and Anushka adore

    Shoaib Malik, Sania Mirza celebrate son Izhaan’s birthday in style, Mahira and Anushka adore

    Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis A-lister Sania Mirza’s son Izhaan turned 3 on October 30th. The couple shared pictures from their son’s third birthday celebration on Instagram.

    Both Shoaib and Sania accompanied the pictures with heartfelt messages for their little one. Celebrities like Mahira Khan, Anushka Sharma, Genelia D’Souza, Neha Dhupia and several others wished Izhaan a very happy birthday.

    “Happy birthday to my whole world this day 3 years ago I was reborn as your mother and I cannot remember my life before you. I love you so much Thank you for choosing us as your parents my kindest baby @izhaan.mirzamalik,” Sania wrote sharing some pictures from the birthday bash.

    “Good time spent with family & friends on Izhaan’s 3rd birthday celebrations. Thank you all for joining and making this more special for us,” Malik wrote while sharing the pictures.

    “Happy birthday to your world! Lots of love,” Mahira Khan wrote. “Happy Birthday,” Anushka wrote. “Happy Birthday Izhaan,” Genelia D’Souza wrote.

    Sania and Shoaib tied the knot on April 12, 2010. The couple welcomed their baby boy Izhaan on October 3, 2018.

    Pakistan cricket team was also present at the celebrations.

  • Shahid Afridi says India needs a ‘miracle’ to qualify for T20 World Cup semi-final

    Shahid Afridi says India needs a ‘miracle’ to qualify for T20 World Cup semi-final

    Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has said that India have an outside chance of qualifying for the semis but with how they have played their two big games in the event, it would be nothing but a miracle to see them qualify.

    The former captain’s statement came after New Zealand crushed India by eight wickets on Sunday.

    Azhar Ali and Shoaib Akhtar also took to Twitter to express their displeasure on the performance of India.

    A timid India could only manage a below-par 110 for 7 in their crucial match and then saw New Zealand chase down the target of 111 with 33 balls to spare.

    Trent Boult took three wickets, while Ish Sodhi grabbed two crucial wickets of Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He also bagged Player of the Match award for his classic performance with the ball.

    India is still mathematically alive in this tournament but even three crushing wins against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia would not guarantee qualification for the semi-finals.

    Meanwhile, Pakistan is on the top of the table in Group 2 with six points, Afghanistan stands second with four points, beating India with a big margin, the Black Caps are on third position with 2 points in their bucket.

    India will play Afghanistan on Wednesday in their next match of the Super 12 stage.

  • Memes: Pak reacts to India’s defeat

    Memes: Pak reacts to India’s defeat

    New Zealand defeated India by 8 wickets on Sunday, making it quite difficult for the men in blue to reach the semi-finals in the T20 World Cup.

    India gave New Zealand a target of 111 runs. The Kiwis easily chased the target in the 14th over.

    Despite India having world-class batters, Black Caps dismissed seven Indians during the first innings of the match. Indian captain Virat Kohli could only score nine. Currently, India is at number 5 in Group B of the T20 World Cup 2021.

    Since last night, Pakistani social media is filled with memes and reactions.

  • ‘Bunch of spineless people’: Virat Kohli slams trolls who abused Shami

    ‘Bunch of spineless people’: Virat Kohli slams trolls who abused Shami

    Indian skipper Virat Kohli lashed out on Saturday at the “spineless people” who abused pacer Mohammad Shami on social media after Pakistan defeated India on Sunday, in their first clash in the T20 World Cup.

    “There’s a good reason why we are playing on the field and not some bunch of spineless people on social media that have no courage to actually speak to any individual in person,” said Kohli while talking to reporters in a presser.

    Kohli said that social media trolls were “literally the lowest level of human potential that one can operate at.”

    He further said: “Attacking someone over their religion is the most, I would say, pathetic thing that a human being can do.”

    The 32-year-old said that online abuse had become a “source of entertainment in today’s world” and that he was confident the episode would not affect the dressing room atmosphere.

    “We stand by him fully. We are backing him 200 per cent. Our brotherhood, our friendship within the team, nothing can be shaken,” he added.

    The Indian team as well as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had stayed silent after the incident.

    However, several former Indian players like Irfan Pathan, Virendar Sehwag and others had spoke against the abuse on social media.

    Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Rizwan also extended his support to Shami on social media.

    Team India lost the match by 10 wickets. Babar Azam and Rizwan’s prolific innings lead Pakistan to the record-breaking victory at the Dubai International Stadium.

  • ‘Bought an old motorcycle with my first cheque’: Asif Ali’s old interview goes viral

    ‘Bought an old motorcycle with my first cheque’: Asif Ali’s old interview goes viral

    An old video clip of Pakistani hitter Asif Ali’s interview is circulating on social media in which he is sharing the story of his new Honda bike and his love for old bikes. Soon after the clip resurfaced, it was widely shared by people on social media.

    In the interview, Asif said: “My name came in the list for Faisalabad team for the first time in Karachi tournament. We defeated Sialkot in the final. I was part of this team but I did not play.”

    Asif Ali said that he had received a cheque for Rs55,000 for winning the final and at that time his salary was Rs5,000. He said that he slept with the cheque in his pocket so that it would not get stolen.

    The national cricketer said that with this money he bought a motorcycle (125) worth Rs50,000. While his love for his old Yamaha was still there, which used to get stuck anywhere on the road. It was his grandfather’s bike that he used to ride.

    He further said: “I went to play the match and came back home after a few days, but my grandfather’s motorcycle was not there. The elder brother said that he sold it for Rs5,000.”

  • ‘Disgrace to journalism, cricket’: Netizens lash out at Pakistani journalist for asking political questions from Mohammed Nabi

    ‘Disgrace to journalism, cricket’: Netizens lash out at Pakistani journalist for asking political questions from Mohammed Nabi

    A Pakistani journalist in a post-match press conference asked Afghan skipper Mohammad Nabi about the country’s political relations with Pakistan. The journalist continued by asking that if the new friendly relationship with Pakistan will help Afghanistan cricket flourish.

    Nabi refused to answer the question saying that he will only answer cricket-related questions.

    People on social media called out the journalist for the inappropriate question. Have a look at some of the Twitter reactions:

    https://twitter.com/woruksha/status/1454169244078387206

    Read more- ‘Aik over main 25 bhi kar leinge’: Asif Ali to Shoaib Malik

    Pakistan beat Afghanistan yesterday by five wickets in their Group 2 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup.

  • Harbhajan, Stokes and Brathwaite praise Asif Ali after he steals the show against Afghanistan

    Harbhajan, Stokes and Brathwaite praise Asif Ali after he steals the show against Afghanistan

    Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, England’s Ben Stokes and West Indian Carlos Brathwaite were all praises for batter Asif Ali after he led Pakistan to victory in the closely fought match against Afghanistan in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup.

    Taking to Twitter, Singh said: “Asif Ali showed a lot of confidence by refusing the single on the last ball and finishing it in style by hitting those four big sixes in the next over.”

    “Clean and powerful hitter.”

    England’s pacer Stokes, who is also a power hitter, couldn’t stop himself from praising the Pakistani batter.

    “Sensational Asif Ali,” wrote Brathwaite.

    Asif smashed four sixes in the penultimate over to help Pakistan achieve a hard-fought five-wicket win over the Afghan side.

    With Pakistan needing 24 runs off the final two overs, Asif lifted paceman Karim Janat’s first, third, fifth, and sixth balls over the boundary to help Pakistan overhaul a tricky 148-run target.

    Babar Azam also took to his social media and praised the team for a combined team effort. While the skipper also lauded Asif for “the awesome finish” from him and called his performance “cherry on the top”.

    Afghanistan scored a fighting 147-6 in their 20 overs with Gulbadin Naib and skipper Mohammad Nabi each scoring 35. With Asif’s help, Pakistan finished the match in the 19th over.