CPL 2017 2nd Match: Hasan stars on debut to lead Patriots past Amazon Warriors

Hasan finished with figures of 2-19 off his four overs

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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali, who was the highest wicket-taker at the Champions Trophy earlier this year, enjoyed a fantastic Caribbean Premier League (CPL) debut as the two wickets he took during his economical spell helped the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots take down the Guyana Amazon Warriors by four wickets in Lauderhill, Florida.

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Champions Trophy 12th Match: Sarfraz stars as Pakistan come from behind to eliminate Sri Lanka and book spot in semi-finals

Sarfraz exults after hitting the winning runs

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Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals seemed to be fading when they were reduced to 162/7, but captain Sarfraz Ahmed ensured that didn’t happen as he clubbed an unbeaten 61 help his side defeat Sri Lanka by three wickets.

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Flanagan: NCA tip-off led to PSL corruption probe

“Before the PSL match we received intelligence that was passed to us by the British National Crime Agency”

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Sir Ronnie Flanagan, head of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption and safety unit (ACSU), has revealed that intelligence passed on by Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) spearheaded the corruption investigation into the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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