Mark Chapman: “Growing up, I idolised Shahid Afridi because you can’t look past him in the pecking order. Everyone sort of held their breath when he walked out to bat. But I liked how Abdul Razzaq used to bat during his peak years. I really loved his batting”
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New Zealand batsman Mark Chapman has expressed his admiration for the way legendary Pakistan power-hitters Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq used to bat.
Nadeem Ahmed (pictured), Irfan Ahmed and Haseeb Amjad have 14 days from October 8 to respond to the charges against them
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Hong Kong left-arm spinner Nadeem Ahmed, all-rounder Irfan Ahmed and pace bowler Haseeb Amjad have been charged with violating the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code.
Hong Kong captain Anshuman Rath (left) and his opening partner Nizakat Khan forged a record-breaking 174-run partnership against India
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They walked into the arena with the crowd awash in blue, waving the Indian flag and rhythmically chanting for India to make quick work of them in entertaining fashion. They faced a foe that was at the top of their game and revered globally. But, despite going up against an ODI powerhouse in India, Hong Kong had a point to prove and refused to go down until they had captured the hearts, minds and spirits of people all over the world.
Shikhar Dhawan struck his 14th ODI century
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Hong Kong opener Nizakat Khan and captain Anshuman Rath gave India a major scare in their Asia Cup clash, but Shikhar Dhawan ensured the men in blue triumphed by 26 runs.
Usman Khan finished with figures of 3-19 off 7.3 overs
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Usman Khan took three wickets as his side crushed Hong Kong by eight wickets in the second game of the Asia Cup.
Babar Azam: “There are no easy games in the Asia Cup”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has insisted that both he and his side won’t be underestimating either Hong Kong or India in the Asia Cup.
Zaheer Abbas: “The way Pakistan are playing these days I believe that they would be the favourites for the Asia Cup title”
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Legendary Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas believes the national team are favourites to win the upcoming Asia Cup.
Mark Chapman could make his international debut during the ongoing T20 tri-series
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Auckland batsman Mark Chapman has been rewarded for his consistent performances on the domestic circuit as he has been included in New Zealand’s squad for the remainder of the T20 tri-series, which also involves Australia and England.
Dean Jones (right) will coach Afghanistan during their tour of Hong Kong
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Former Australia batsman Dean Jones has been appointed as Afghanistan’s head coach on an interim basis.
Pathan’s appearance at the Hong Kong T20 Blitz has been scrapped
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India batsman Yusuf Pathan will not be appearing at the Hong Kong T20 Blitz after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rescinded his No Objection Certificate (NOC).
