Language - | Shadab Khan to lead Pakistan in T20Is against Afghanistan under interim leadership of Abdul Rehman The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a different-looking Pakistan team for a T20I series against Afghanistan in order to rest several of their key stars, including skipper Babar Azam. The team also got a new interim head coach Abdul Rehman while Umar Gul would serve as the bowling coach. SportsCafe Desk |
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 | PAK vs NZ | Twitter reacts to Mohammad Rizwan emulating SKY with ridiculous no-look ramp shot off 145 kph delivery When Pakistan players attempt unorthodox shots, they often end up being mocked which is why the likes of Babar Azam have earned success of late with a traditional approach. However, Mohammad Rizwan broke all shackles on Monday with a highly dangerous ramp shot against the ferocious Lockie Ferguson. SportsCafe Desk |
 | PAK vs ENG | Twitter reacts as England seamers' jaffas catch Mohammed Rizwan and Babar Azam with identically shocked faces Bowlers produce magic moments in Test cricket, which leave fans in awe from nowhere. However, on a spin-friendly Multan track, the way England seamers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson bowled against Pakistan on Day 3, that led even Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to be stunned following dismissals. SportsCafe Desk |
 | PAK vs ENG | Twitter reacts to Jack Leach rendering bowled Mohammad Rizwan clueless with drift, turn and dip Spinners are always in search of that one dream ball, good enough to leave the batsman bamboozled by the turn as the bails cartwheel all over. Jack Leach manifested that dream into reality against Mohammad Rizwan on Saturday with a special delivery containing all elements of masterful spin bowling. SportsCafe Desk |
 | ICC World T20 | England will have to work hard to win, they won’t get a walkover, opines Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar is of the opinion that it won’t be an easy task for England in the final against Pakistan and they will have to work hard to lift the silverware. Akhtar also remarked that the strike rate of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan would be very crucial in the final at the Melbourne. SportsCafe Desk |
 | ICC World T20 | Twitter reacts as Pakistan storm into final with seven-wicket victory over New Zealand Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam returned to their good old form on the big stage in the ongoing T20 World Cup as the star openers played crucial roles in Pakistan’s seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the first semi-final. Riding on their knocks, Pakistan chased down 153 with five balls to spare. SportsCafe Desk |
 | ICC World T20 | Twitter lauds Trent Boult's cricket IQ for Mohammad Rizwan's 'double dismissal’ Cricket is a sport where we often see players use their presence of mind to get the better of their opponents. Trent Boult, having got Mohammad Rizwan caught on a high full-toss, told Glenn Phillips to throw the ball to him in order to affect a run-out in case the umpire declares a no-ball. SportsCafe Desk |
 | ICC World T20 | Twitter reacts as Pakistan register first win of the tournament with convincing victory over Netherlands Pakistan have finally opened their account at the T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win against the Netherlands at Perth Stadium. The Men in Green restricted the Dutch side to 91/9 after the latter opted to bat before a risk-free batting display, led by Muhammad Rizwan, saw them home in 13.5 overs. SportsCafe Desk |
 | ICC World T20 | Twitter debates Axar Patel’s controversial run-out Despite playing a major role in improving the quality of games, technology also causes controversial decisions all too often. The India-Pakistan encounter became the latest example on Sunday after Axar Patel was ruled run-out by the third umpire despite the lack of conclusive evidence. SportsCafe Desk |
 | ICC Men’s POTM | Mohammad Rizwan named best player among men for September Riding on some impressive performances in T20Is, Mohammad Rizwan has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for September. The Pakistan wicket-keeper batter, who is currently the No. 1 T20I batter in the world, pipped India's Axar Patel and Australia's Cameron Green to win the award. SportsCafe Desk |