Afridi inspires Dolphins to easy win over Leopards

KARACHI : Captain Shahid Afridi led from the front with a commanding all round performance to inspire Karachi Dolphins to an easy eight-wicket victory over Islamabad Leopards in a day-night match in the Faysal Bank National Twenty20 Cup here at the National Stadium on Thursday.Chasing 132, Karachi Dolphins completed the victory in 13.3 overs for the loss of only...

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Karachi Dolphins restrict Islamabad Leopards to 131-9

KARACHI : Captain Shahid Afridi and his bowlers through their accurate bowling restricted Islamabad Leopards to 131-9 in a day-night match in the Faysal Bank National Twenty20 Cup here at the National Stadium on Thursday.Winning the toss, Islamabad leopards captain Rao Iftikhar Anjum decided to bat first but his batsmen could not resist against Karachi Dolphins attack....

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Faisalabad Wolves throw Afghan Cheetas out of T20 Cup

KARACHI : Surviving some anxious time, Faisalabad Wolves defeated Afghan Cheetas by 13 runs to grab their second win in group "B" in the National T20 Cup Cricket Tournament at National Stadium on Thursday evening. Afghan Cheetas were well placed after 15 overs with 35 required in the last five overs. But three superb run-outs and tight bowling by Faisalabad bowlers...

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Hafeez to undergo minor surgery

KARACHI :  Sept. 29 (APP)- Pakistan opening batsman Muhammad Hafeez,who had a grand tour of Zimbabwe has been ruled out of National T20 Cup as he will be undergoing minor surgery.Hafeez' cyst on his chest requires surgery. "It's a minor surgery, nothing serious, but he (Hafeez) opted to skip the Twenty20 as precaution," a PCB spokesman said. "He has very less...

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PCB shortlists five candidates for coaching position

KARACHI : The committee formed to hire a new coach for the national cricket team held its second meeting,37 individuals had applied for the position out of which 12 were international applicants. According to committee chairman Intikhab Alam five candidates were shortlisted however he refused to reveal their names to the media. Alam said that an interim coach will...

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Rawalpindi Rams defeat Multan Tigers in T20 cup

KARACHI : Fast-medium bowler Mohammad Rameez, capturing four wickets for 24 runs with a hat-trick  the first in the tournament – guided Rawalpindi Rams to a five- wicket victory over Multan tigers on the fifth day of the Faysal Bank National Twenty20 Cup here at the National Stadium on Thursday.Chasing 152, Rawalpindi Rams achieved the target with eight balls...

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Ajmal helps Wolves devour Tigers

KARACHI : Test off-spinner Saeed Ajmal bowled an outstanding spell to guide Faisalabad Wolves to an emphatic 54-run victory against Multan Tigers in their Faysal Bank T20 match at the National Stadium Karachi here on Wednesday.Ajmal was in full as he picked up three wickets for just five runs as the Tigers were restricted 107-7 in 20 overs while chasing 162.Wicketkeeper-batsman...

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