I’m happy if I take 4 wickets and give away 80 runs, Pakistan spinner working hard to earn a recall says

Pakistan spinner Usama Mir said he is happy if he takes 4 wickets and gives away 80 runs

Pakistan spinner Usama Mir: “Leg-spinners are always an attacking option. I don’t care if I am getting hit for 80 runs, if I am getting 4 wickets then I am happy with it”

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Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir has made it clear that he is happy to concede 80 runs if he gets four wickets as he knows he has had a strong impact for his team.

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Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 4: New Zealand demolish Pakistan to end series as 1-1 draw

New Zealand celebrate after winning the third Test by an innings and 80 runs

New Zealand celebrate after winning the third Test by an innings and 80 runs

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A stunning bowling display by New Zealand saw them not only demolish Pakistan by an innings and 80 runs on the fourth day of the third Test in Sharjah, but also end the series as a 1-1 draw.

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Champions Trophy 2013 1st semi-final: England Trott along to final after blowing past the ‘chokers’

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‘Mr Consistent’ did what he does best to knock South Africa out of the tournament

South Africa captain AB de Villiers was adamant that his side would not ‘choke’ during their semi-final encounter with England, but that was exactly what ended up happening as they were dominated and put out of their misery by Jonathan Trott.

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