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Pakistan and England will play the first of seven Twenty20 Internationals in Karachi today
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Pak vs Eng: Babar Azam hopes to regain batting form in England T20Is
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"I hope to return to my best in this series...and it will be good if it happens before the World Cup," Babar Azam says -
Pak vs Eng: Traffic, parking plan issued for T20Is in Karachi
ADMIN posted a blog entry in Geo News Blog
Plan formulated to ensure smooth flow of traffic in city during matches to be played at National Stadium Karachi -
The seven-match T20I series will be played across Karachi and Lahore from September 20-October 2
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Dinesh Karthik has reinvented himself in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he has taken the role of the finisher like a duck takes to water. He has finished the innings in three games for Royal Challengers Bangalore and is yet to be dismissed. Karthik's strike rate this year has been over 200. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that if the wicket-keeper batter continues his fiery form throughout the IPL, he will be in the mix for a place in the T20 World Cup squad. One step at a time pic.twitter.com/Mtjt2c0HDB — DK (@DineshKarthik) April 6, 2022 Shastri mentioned that without Dhoni, India are looking for a finisher and the way Karthik has been performing, he will surely be on the minds of selectors. 'With the amount of cricket being played and with the injuries that can take place, if you have a good IPL season which I feel he is right in thinking in that fashion. He has started off really hot and if he has a crackerjack of a season, surely he will be in that mix. He has got the experience, he has got all the shots. There is no Dhoni in the side now so you are looking at a finisher as well," Shastri said on an ESPNCricnfo show. Fans on social media had mixed reactions to Shastri's viewpoint. Some agreed with him that Karthik should board the flight to Australia and play the World Cup while others criticised Shastri for dampening the 36-year-old's confidence during his tenure as coach by dropping him several times. He should play the world cup https://t.co/ZNaWJ5rbRK — Bunny (@Bunny_Maheshfan) April 8, 2022Then why did you drop him for no reason? https://t.co/VF0FcDLnik — Shenuk (@imshenukj) April 8, 2022Shastri is speaking who never backed DK https://t.co/oHtsfoNLtl — Saikrishna సాయికృష్ణ (@Sai__Krishna__) April 8, 2022Shastri shouldn't even speak about our white ball team lol, he gave masterclass every day. You were the one who dropped him thrice in a single year. https://t.co/gNH6Zqt01Q — Manav #MahelaOut (@Manav_161) April 8, 2022Shastri dropped him from T20Is for failures in ODI wc — Elijah Impey (Tilak वर्मा warrior) (@BreatheRaina) April 8, 2022While Shastri was confident that a good IPL season will further strengthen Karthik's case for a place in the T20 World Cup side, he also cautioned that Team India already has two specialist wicket-keeper batters who have been regular features in the shortest format of the game and that might work against the 36-year-old. However, he also said that if there's an injury to either Rishabh Pant or Ishan Kishan, then Karthik walks straight into the squad. Ishan Kishan proved his worth with an unbeaten 81-run knock but sustained an injury#IshanKishan #IPL2022 #DCvMI https://t.co/IFPMoyhqtP — CricketNext (@cricketnext) March 27, 2022 "But you also have to see how many keepers you want - there's Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant and now there's Karthik. And if there's an injury there, then he comes in automatically," Shastri added. Well, the T20 World Cup is too far away and before that RCB and the whole of Bengaluru will be cheering for Karthik to continue on his merry way and help them break the title jinx. View the full article
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Rohit Sharma played a quick-fire knock of 44 runs in the T20I series opener between India and Sri Lanka in Lucknow on Thursday and in the process, he went past Martin Guptill and Virat Kohli to become the leading run scorer in the shortest format of the game. After his fine knock, Rohit now has 3,307 runs in T20Is while Guptill is at second place with 3,299 runs next to his name. Former India skipper Kohli is at third spot with 3,296 runs. Rohit's knock along with a special innings from Ishan Kishan helped India post a huge total after being sent into bat by Sri Lanka in the T20I series opener. The target of 200 proved to be too much for the visitors as they lost the match by 62 runs The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was quick to highlight the achievement by their skipper Rohit and posted a graphic on Twitter, congratulating the opening batter for the milestone. Milestone - Captain @ImRo45 now sits atop the leading run-scorer in T20Is list #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/4SzIDCXuTM — BCCI (@BCCI) February 24, 2022 "Milestone - Captain @ImRo45 now sits atop the leading run-scorer in T20Is list," the tweet read. There has been a tussle going on for the top run-getter spot in T20Is for a long time now and almost after every series that India play, the top spot shuffles between Kohli and Rohit. MOST RUN IN T20Is: 3307 - Rohit Sharma 3299 - Martin Guptill 3296 - Virat Kohli 2776 - Paul Stirling 2686 - Aaron Finch#INDvSL #CricketTwitter #RohitSharma𓃵 @ImRo45 | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/afNeYrcLIE — ®ʀᴀᴊɴᴀɴᴅᴀɴɪ ꜱɪɴɢʜ® (@Singh_Ro45) February 24, 2022 BCCI's praise of Rohit did not sit well with Virat Kohli fans as they took a dig at the India captain and tried to downplay the achievement. Let him enjoy few days until the real king arrives! — Harman (@Harman35673056) February 24, 2022King kohli is cmdy to u he is top scorer in less innings wait he is comeback and after kohli crosses rohit then i see ur post — Ramesh (@Rameshnk0305) February 25, 2022Aise Jeet se better hai rest karo — Hud Hud Dabangg (@HudHuddDabangg) February 24, 2022U never neglect the succesess of virat kohli .Rohit is not near to virat — Shabbir Bari (@Shabbir70480637) February 24, 2022Whatever, he has taken more innings than my Virat Sir — Mrityunjoy Mazumdar KKR (@Mrityunjoy_offl) February 24, 2022Kohli along with Rishabh Pant were rested from the final T20I against the West Indies and the subsequent three-match series against Sri Lanka by the BCCI. Both players will return to the India bio-bubble ahead of the two-Tests against Sri Lanka. If Kohli plays the first match in Mohali, it will be his 100th Test for the country. He will become only the 12th Indian to play 100 Test matches for India. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that India will face Sri Lanka in a pink-ball Test in Bengaluru The game is likely to be Virat Kohli’s 100th Test match BCCI#India #TeamIndia #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/11exD2LBO5 — Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) February 3, 2022 Out of the top three run-getters in T20Is, Virat has taken the least number of innings to go past the 3,200-run mark. Another interesting bit is that both Rohit and Guptill have scored multiple centuries while Kohli is yet to reach the three-figure mark in T20 internationals. View the full article
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India are set to host Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series, starting late February. While the Men in Blue are currently locked in a battle with the West Indies in the shortest format of the game, a report has emerged that will not please you if you are a Virat Kohli reading this. The former India captain is likely to be rested for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. According to Cricbuzz, multiple sources close to Kohli have confirmed that he could miss the T20Is against Sri Lanka. ICYMI - @ImRo45 : Kya hai? Out hai?@imVkohli : Mere hisaab se out hai. , Mic & a successful DRS DO NOT MISS: Stump mic gem - Virat and co. persuade Rohit to take DRS https://t.co/14XDnYuMrq @Paytm #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/tb4NYSx7qn — BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2022 The report also revealed that all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been away from international cricket since November last year, is likely to make a comeback as he has completed his rehab at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The first game of the three-match series will be played in Ahmedabad and the rest of the couple of T20Is will be played in Dharamsala. According to the same report, Jadeja is already under quarantine in Ahmedabad and if his Covid test results are negative, he might get picked for the series against the Lankans. Jadeja set for comeback from injury Kohli could be rested for Sri Lanka T20Is Rohit Sharma to be named Test skipper?@vijaymirror has more #INDvSL — Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) February 18, 2022 Virat Kohli fans were fuming at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after seeing reports that the former skipper might miss the series against Sri Lanka. DON'T YOU DARE REST HIM, HE NEEDS MORE GAME TIME THAN EVER RIGHT NOW. https://t.co/XQGzm2iZw8 — Ishika (@IshikaMullick) February 18, 2022Mandatory 'might be rested' before every series https://t.co/nhHizIyO2S — AD (@RanOutofIDs) February 18, 2022Ye rest rest kitna rest bhai ? Aise krke dheere dheere drop hi krdo na https://t.co/S9LbUuO9kW — 𝐌𝐣 (@IamMohu18) February 18, 2022Man's missing out on a solid opportunity for the 71st century https://t.co/EiIUIbPHja — Shahid Shaakir (@ShaakirShahid) February 18, 2022Bc form toh vapis anhe doh beh rest rest bc — Rohit45 (@Kingslayer_45) February 18, 2022 Another development mentioned in Cricbuzz's report is that Rohit Sharma is set to take over Test captaincy as well. Rohit had been appointed the white-ball captain officially by the board. Kohli has been struggling to score big runs lately. He failed with the bat in the ODI series against the West Indies as he could only manage to score 26 runs in three matches. View this post on Instagram In the first T20I, he was looking good but perished after scoring 17 in a bid to accelerate while chasing 158. Kohli loves to take on Sri Lankan bowling attack and if he is indeed rested for the series, he'll feel he has missed out on a golden opportunity to get back amongst the runs. View the full article
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Rishabh Pant proved his worth as a leader by guiding Delhi Capitals to the playoffs in the absence of the regular skipper Shreyas Iyer who was ruled out midway through last year's Indian Premier League (IPL). Such was Pant's influence on the management that even when Iyer returned towards the later stages of the tournament, Delhi decided to continue with him as the captain of the side. Pant's leadership qualities saw him being elevated as India's vice-captain in the absence of KL Rahul who was ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against the West Indies. Rahul and Axar Patel were ruled out of the T20I series and Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Hooda were named replacements. NEWS : Washington Sundar ruled out of @Paytm #INDvWI T20I series. The #TeamIndia all-rounder suffered a left hamstring muscle strain during fielding in the third ODI against the West Indies played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. More Details — BCCI (@BCCI) February 14, 2022 On Monday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Pant will be the vice-captain of the T20I team while revealing that Kuldeep Yadav has been added into the squad as a replacement for injured Washington Sundar. After Pant's appointment as Rohit's deputy, Delhi Capitals took to Twitter to boast about the wicket-keeper batter's achievement. However, it backfired as fans used it as an opportunity to troll the 24-year-old. You're looking at #TeamIndia's T20I vice-captain for the #INDvWI series Proud of you, @RishabhPant17 #YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/iPZZZZEtDC — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) February 14, 2022 Some highlighted his lack of performances in the limited-overs format while few said it is his connections in BCCI that is helping him to break into the leadership role. Most irresponsible person you could choose for VC. Doesn't have a stable head on his shoulders which was evident from couple of recent first ball shots which drew so much criticism. Everything going downhill since Virat's exit as skipper,except Rohit's appointment. — Shreyaas (@Shreyas0384) February 15, 2022Connections with BCCI helping underperforming player to become vice captain ,noice — Sumit (@innocent2904) February 14, 2022Have you ever heard about Temporary Vice captain? — Harsh (@cricketharshh) February 14, 2022When your t20I stats are just horrible but you are still becoming captain then either you got luck or you got connection pic.twitter.com/CcOQYVJKCJ — Sumit (@innocent2904) February 14, 2022Promoting Mumbai and Delhi lobby shame on bcci Change name to board of cricket control in lobbies#bringbackrahane — aarush_msdian (@ripdevcric) February 14, 2022Pant will continue to lead Delhi Capitals in the IPL in the upcoming edition of the T20 league. But before that, he will participate in the decision-making process and help out Rohit during the West Indies T20I series. Pant has not had the best of times with the bat in the shortest format of the game, and him getting included in the leadership role for the first time is a reflection of the faith the team management has in him. West Indies take the wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma in the powerplay Promoted opener Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli are building a stand. India are 37/1 after 10 overs.#INDvWI | https://t.co/1bhdqBexF0 pic.twitter.com/siZZscy1Jb — ICC (@ICC) February 9, 2022 Some fans and cricket experts are also speculating that Pant is one of the contenders to become Virat Kohli's successor in the Test format and take up the captaincy role in the longest format of the game. India are set to take on the West Indies in a three-match T20I series, starting February 16. All three games will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. View the full article
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After pullout, England decide to play two additional T20Is in Pakistan next year
ADMIN posted a blog entry in Geo News Blog
England to play two T20Is in addition to five originally planned when they will tour Pakistan in Sept-Oct 2022 -
34-year-old Bangladeshi cricketer reaches milestone with figures of 2/17 during ICC T20 World Cup match against Scotland at Muscat
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T20 World Cup: Shakib overtakes Malinga as leading wicket-taker in men's T20Is
ADMIN posted a blog entry in Geo News Blog
With 108 scalps to his name, Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan surpasses ex-Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga's feat of 107 -
"The pacers have to rely on variations to unsettle batsmen and get their wicket," says Shaheen Shah Afridi
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Babar Azam scores more runs than Virat Kohli in T20Is since 2019
ADMIN posted a blog entry in Geo News Blog
Azam has scored 1,004 runs in T20Is since 2019, with a highest score of 122 runs and 10 half-centuries -
Pak vs WI: Inzamam lashes out at PCB for 'sacrificing' Test match for T20Is
ADMIN posted a blog entry in Geo News Blog
Inzamam warns against cricketers prioritising short-format cricket over Test cricket -
Pakistan to play two Tests, five T20Is against West Indies: PCB
ADMIN posted a blog entry in Geo News Blog
The tour will commence with back-to-back T20Is in Barbados on 27 and 28 July -
Mohammad Hafeez will also become Pakistan's leading run scorer in T20Is if he scores 13 or more runs
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"Victory in Lahore brings up the 100 for Pakistan," tweets International Cricket Council
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In the six T20I series to date, the only time Pakistan has won a series was in South Africa in March 2013
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Pak vs NZ: PCB announces 18-player squad for New Zealand T20Is
ADMIN posted a blog entry in Geo News Blog
Former Pakistan T20 captain Sarfaraz Ahmad makes return to the squad with Hussain Talat -
PCB invites England to tour Pakistan in January for three T20Is
ADMIN posted a blog entry in Geo News Blog
PCB CEO Wasim Khan says he has received positive signals from the ECB regarding Pakistan tour -
Often labelled as one of the best batsmen in modern-day cricket, Virat Kohli clearly needs no introduction to the gentleman's game. His textbook strokes and ability to deliver consistent performances have not only aided Team India in dire situations but also saw him establishing himself as one of the greats at just the age of 31. The Delhi lad looked in ominous form last year, hammering the opposition to all parts of the ground during India's dominant home season. Carrying his fine form this year, his batting masterclass was key to India's success against Australia during their 2-1 win in the three-match ODI series. Even as India travelled to New Zealand for their next assignment, there seems to be no stopping to Kohli's artistry with the willow. His brilliant knock of 45 runs played a key role in India's six-wicket triumph in the first T20I at Eden Park. And, even as he missed out in the second match, Kohli continued his carnage in the third T20I. View the full article
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Sixteen years ago, a 19-year-old girl broke into the Indian women's Test side and a few months after her debut in the longest format she gave everyone a glimpse of her capabilities with a staggering knock of 214 runs against England in Taunton. A lot of time has passed by since then, but the legend of Mithali Raj continues to grow in international cricket. Ever since making her international debut in 1999, Mithali has established herself as India's most dependable batswoman, scoring runs in crunch situations and shattering one record after another. She is the highest run-getter in women's international cricket and the only female cricketer to surpass the 6,000-run mark in women's ODIs. As she turns 36 next month, Mithali now boasts of numerous records in international cricket. And, even if her role (other than aiding India with the willow and her leadership skills) has now transcended into grooming young and upcoming members of her team, there is just no stopping this workhorse. © Twitter/@ICC One of the most diligent servants of Indian cricket, Mithali has played a pivotal role in the rise of the women's game in a country that has, for long, obsessed over their male counterparts. From shutting down sexist reporters to disapproving comparisons between male and female cricketers, the Indian captain (in Tests & ODIs) has helped her teammates in carving their own niche in a sport dominated by men. The right-hander would have surely cherished every milestone she has attained in her illustrious career so far, but her latest feat is undoubtedly the one that is going to remain close to her heart and stay for long in the memories of Indian cricket fans. For those who thought that women's game lacked adequate level of competition owing to the limited agility of female cricketers, Mithali's recent milestone seems to be an apt reminder of what they are capable of. Plying her trade in the ongoing ICC World T20, Mithali didn't get an opportunity to bat amid Harmanpreet Kaur's spectacle with the willow. But the right-hander came into her own, smashing a brilliant fifty in the next game against Pakistan. India's clash against Ireland, once again, saw Mithali rising to the occasion with another fifty to her name. While her 51-run knock helped India beat the Laura Delany-led team and secure their semifinals berth, it also allowed the seasoned campaigner to notch up arguably one of the most influential milestones of her career. Mithali Raj tops an illustrious list of India's most prolific T20I run-scorers ðªð®ð³ 1ï¸â£ @M_Raj03 2ï¸â£ @ImRo45 3ï¸â£ @imVkohli 4ï¸â£ @ImHarmanpreet 5ï¸â£ @ImRaina 6ï¸â£ @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/SmQt9LjLzu — ICC (@ICC) November 15, 2018 As India reached the semifinals of the Women's World T20 for only the third time (and first since 2010), the Rajasthan-born cricketer continued to lead the list of top run-getters for her country (including men and women) in T20Is. Mithali, now, boasts of 2,283 runs in the shortest format for India, leaving behind the likes of country's more popular cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the coveted list. While Mithali scored those many runs in 80 T20I innings, Rohit, currently placed second in that list, could only manage 2,207 in as many innings. Virat, who is currently India's third-highest run-scorer in the shorter version, has amassed 2,102 runs in 58 innings. The fourth spot has been occupied by Harmanpreet who has 1,827 runs to her name in 91 T20I innings. India's record run-scorer in T20Is, @M_Raj03, was on top form again with a half-century to help her side into the @WorldT20 semi-finals! Watch the highlights of her innings, delivered by @oppo #FlashCharge! â¡ï¸#WT20 #WatchThis pic.twitter.com/A4Tkj9BPJR — ICC (@ICC) November 16, 2018 Mithali's fifty against Ireland also saw her going past New Zealand's Martin Guptill who is the highest run-getter in T20I in the men's game. When it comes to top-scorers in T20Is overall, Mithali is only behind Suzie Bates (2,961), Stafanie Taylor (2,691) and Charlotte Edwards (2,605). © Twitter/@WorldT20 The same innings allowed the veteran Indian star to notch up 17th T20I fifty which also saw her going past Bates, Alyssa Healy and Pakistan's Babar Azam to record the most 50-plus scores in a calendar year combining both men's and women's cricketers. A cricketer, whether male or female, notching up a milestone is nothing new in the modern era of the sport. But, at a time when the women's game, after toiling away in obscurity for generations, is taking huge strides to change the dynamics of how people perceive it, Mithali's latest feat is more than just a milestone, it's a stark reminder of how far these wonder women have come, giving the celebrated male cricketers a run for their money. And, if that doesn't get them the respect and praise they deserve, probably nothing will.
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Virat Kohli is living up to the true meaning of his name. He is 'virat' and too big in his game now, is one of the finest batsmen the world has witnessed and can lead a pack with sheer determination at a young age. Of course, and when he is not on the field, he still manages to hit headlines with lady love Anushka Sharma. © Twitter Virat Kohli has now managed to make a new world record yesterday while playing against England in Old Trafford, Manchester. He is now the fastest batsman to hit 2000 runs in T20Is and has broken the record of New Zealand's Brendon McCullum. He is also the first Indian player to make this record. The other three players who touched this pedestal include New Zealand's Martin Guptill (2271), McCullum (2140) and Pakistan's Shoaib Malik (2039). It took Kohli just 56 innings to make this record while it tool Brendon over 66 innings to make the same record. The next in line is Rohit Sharma who is now just 19 runs short of making the same record. Our men in blue continue making us super proud!
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Mithali Raj Becomes The First Ever Indian Cricketer To Score 2000 Runs In T20Is
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One of India's most talented cricketers and a major role model for our generation, Mithali Raj has unlocked an achievement that has not been touched by any Indian cricketer before. She now holds the record of being the first Indian cricketer to score 2000 runs in a T20I tournament. Congratulations to @M_Raj03. She becomes the first Indian woman to score 2000 runs in T20 Internationals. #INDvSL #ACC #WAC2018 pic.twitter.com/9Cl3buCGeF — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) June 7, 2018 The Indian ODI captain's record was made during the Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur. With 14 centuries and an average of 38.1, she has managed to score 2015 runs in 74 T20I matches. After losing the previous match to Bangladesh, India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets. Before Mithali, only a handful of female cricketers have been able to achieve this feat, including Charlotte Edwards (2,605), followed by Stafanie Taylor (2,582) and Suzie Bates (2,515). Among the male cricketers, Martin Guptill (2271) followed by Brendon McCullum (2140) and Virat Kohli (1983 lead the pack. © Twitter Congratulations have been pouring in for Mithali from every corner of the world for her historic achievement. The first Indian cricketer to have scored 2000 runs in T20 International cricket, very proud of you Mithali Raj! @M_Raj03 — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 7, 2018 T 2830 - Mithali Raj @M_Raj03 becomes the first Indian woman to score 2000 T20 International Cricket runs .. many congratulations and greater glory to you .. was with me on a KBC show , quiet , humble and dignified !! pic.twitter.com/vvNpLZCWay — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 7, 2018 Women's Asia Cup: Mithali Raj Becomes First Indian Woman to Reach 2000 T20I Runs Congratulations @M_Raj03. Proud of you. pic.twitter.com/nDcHfMH0xQ — Jagrati Shukla (@JagratiShukla29) June 7, 2018 Mithali Raj became the First woman to score 2000 runs in T20 First woman to score 6000 runs in Women's ODIs Also holds the record for scoring 7 consecutive 50+ runs in WODIs Consistent run machine since 1999 True champion ðª#MithaliRaj #Inspiration @M_Raj03 pic.twitter.com/wzUkoPkpEJ — â¤PRIYA⤠(@rkblovejkrpriya) June 7, 2018 As a nation, we are super proud of her and the exemplary performance that she has shown. -
West Indies players presented with traditional Sindhi Ajrak upon arrival in Karachi. Photo: Geo News KARACHI: Eleven members of the West Indies squad arrived in Karachi on Saturday night, ahead of the three-match T20 international series against...