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Shahid Afridi

The enigma of Virat Kohli
Article
/ 16 February 2018

The enigma of Virat Kohli

India’s captain is set on leading on his own terms, no matter what his haters have to say

By Dileep Premachandran
Afridi stars as Pakistan clinch series
Article
/ 21 November 2011

Afridi stars as Pakistan clinch series

Shahid Afridi scored a half-century before taking five wickets to steer Pakistan to a hard fought 26-run win in the fourth match over Sri Lanka.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 November 2011

Malinga inspires Sri Lanka win over Pakistan

Lasith Malinga has pushed Sri Lanka to a 25-run victory against Pakistan by taking three wickets in the second ODI to level the five-match series 1-1.

By Shahid Hashmi
Pakistan seeks repatriation of disgraced cricketers
Article
/ 5 November 2011

Pakistan seeks repatriation of disgraced cricketers

The Pakistan government will submit a detailed report on a recent spot-fixing case in order to repatriate three jailed cricketers.

By Staff Reporter
Afridi hopes to return for Pakistan soon
Article
/ 2 November 2011

Afridi hopes to return for Pakistan soon

Shahid Afridi says he hopes to return to international cricket this month after a meeting with the new Pakistan Cricket Board chairperson.

By Rizwan Ali
New Pakistan Cricket Board chief backs Afridi for ODIs
Article
/ 28 October 2011

New Pakistan Cricket Board chief backs Afridi for ODIs

The Pakistan Cricket Board’s new chief Zaka Ashraf said on Friday he thinks allrounder Shahid Afridi still has plenty to offer as a one-day player.

By Rizwan Ali
New PCB chair gives Afridi reason to play again
Article
/ 18 October 2011

New PCB chair gives Afridi reason to play again

Pakistan Cricket World Cup captain Shahid Afridi says he is ready to play for his country now that there is a new Pakistan Cricket Board chairperson.

By Rizwan Ali
Waqar Younis resigns as Pakistan coach
Article
/ 20 August 2011

Waqar Younis resigns as Pakistan coach

Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis has resigned citing personal reasons, but said he would continue stay on through Augusts’s tour of Zimbabwe.

By Staff Reporter
Afridi’s overseas playing ban upheld by court
Article
/ 9 June 2011

Afridi’s overseas playing ban upheld by court

A Pakistani court has upheld the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to revoke permission for former captain Shahid Afridi to play abroad.

By Staff Reporter
Afridi files court petition against PCB
Article
/ 7 June 2011

Afridi files court petition against PCB

Suspended Pakistan cricket star Shahid Afridi’s lawyers have filed a petition in court against sanctions imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

By Shahid Hashmi
Hopeful Afridi returns to Pakistan for ‘justice’
Article
/ 6 June 2011

Hopeful Afridi returns to Pakistan for ‘justice’

Thousands of fans greeted former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi as he returned home amid his battle with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

By Staff Reporter
Give us Afridi, urges Hampshire Cricket
Article
/ 2 June 2011

Give us Afridi, urges Hampshire Cricket

Hamsphire Cricket urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to reverse its ban on Shahid Afridi playing abroad as they began to defend their Twenty20 title.

By Julian Guyer
Big-hitting Afridi makes quiet exit from cricket
Article
/ 31 May 2011

Big-hitting Afridi makes quiet exit from cricket

Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi has announced his retirement from international cricket after a row with coach Waqar Younis.

By Shahid Hashmi
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Article
/ 29 March 2011

Pakistan PM: India cricket visit in national interest

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday his visit to India to watch the Cricket World Cup semifinal was in the "national interest".

By Staff Reporter
Afridi-inspired Pakistan storm into semifinals
Article
/ 23 March 2011

Afridi-inspired Pakistan storm into semifinals

Skipper Shahid Afridi led from the front as formidable Pakistan crushed the West Indies by 10 wickets to reach the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday.

By Kuldip Lal
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Article
/ 17 March 2011

Pakistan pace ace Shoaib Akhtar to quit

Shoaib Akhtar, whose colourful career has been a heady mix of brilliance and controversy, announced his retirement from international cricket.

By Shahid Hashmi
India on the verge of last eight, Kamran faces axe
Article
/ 9 March 2011

India on the verge of last eight, Kamran faces axe

India virtually wrapped a World Cup quarter-final place on Wednesday as Pakistan’s keeper Kamran Akmal faced being deposed by his own brother.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 8 March 2011

Stand-in skipper Taylor savours New Zealand win

Stand-in skipper Ross Taylor on Tuesday said New Zealand would savour their first win of the 2011 World Cup over Pakistan.

By Staff Reporter
Afridi-inspired Pakistan overcome Canada fright
Article
/ 3 March 2011

Afridi-inspired Pakistan overcome Canada fright

Skipper Shahid Afridi took five wickets to help Pakistan overcome a scare at the hands of Canada and clinch a hard-fought 46-run win.

By Shahid Hashmi
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Article
/ 23 February 2011

Afridi, Umar help Pakistan defeat hapless Kenya

Shahid Afridi took five wickets and Umar Akmal scored one of four half-centuries as Pakistan crushed Kenya by 205 runs on Wednesday.

By Shahid Hashmi
Smith pleased with South Africa’s progress
Article
/ 9 November 2010

Smith pleased with South Africa’s progress

Graeme Smith says he’s pleased with Proteas’ progress against Pakistan ahead of the 2011 Cricket World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 October 2010

Proteas set for Pakistan challenge

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi hopes his beleaguered side is focused enough to counter a spirited South African team.

By Shahid Hashmi
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Article
/ 13 May 2010

Against all odds, troubled Pakistan aim for final

Barred from playing at home, embroiled in rows and disciplinary problems, Pakistan have managed to reach the semifinals of the World Twenty20.

By Simon Evans
‘Proteas just not good enough’
Article
/ 11 May 2010

‘Proteas just not good enough’

Proteas’ captain Graeme Smith said his team were "just not good enough" after they were knocked out of the World Twenty20 on Monday.

By Julian Guyer
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Article
/ 25 March 2010

Afridi appeals against Pakistan cricket penalties

Pakistan’s Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi is the first to appeal against his punishment following a disastrous tour of Australia.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 March 2010

Pakistan sets deadline for banned players’ appeals

Pakistan cricket authorities said on Wednesday that seven players banned following the disastrous tour of Australia have 30 days to appeal.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 February 2010

Afridi banned for ball tampering

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been slapped with a two-match ban after being caught biting the ball in the final one-dayer against Australia.

By Shahid Hashmi
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Article
/ 22 January 2010

Pakistan to file complaint over IPL snub

The Pakistan Cricket Board will file a complaint with the ICC after its players were ignored during the IPL auction earlier this week.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 January 2010

Pakistan sports minister angered by IPL snub

Pakistan’s sports minister has complained to his Indian counterpart after Pakistani cricketers were snubbed at Tuesday’s IPL auction.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 November 2009

All-rounder Afridi helps Pakistan sink New Zealand

Shahid Afridi hit an aggressive half-century and took two wickets to cap Pakistan’s 138-run win over New Zealand in the first ODI on Tuesday.

By Shahid Hashmi
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Article
/ 28 October 2009

Afridi keen on Younis to return to T20 cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi says Test captain Younis Khan is more than welcome to make a return to the national Twenty20 team.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 April 2008

Butt leads Pakistan to series whitewash over Bangladesh

Opener Salman Butt smashed a record-breaking century to help Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 150 runs in the fifth and final day-night international on Saturday for a 5-0 series whitewash. The left-hander scored a career-best 136 to lift Pakistan to their highest one-day total against Bangladesh of 329-9 in their 50 overs.

By Shahid Hashmi
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