Will play even if I lose my life, Saqlain Mushtaq shares Pakistan player’s brave words during T20 World Cup

Pakistan interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq revealed Mohammad Rizwan said he will play even if he loses his life prior to the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia

Saqlain Mushtaq on Mohammad Rizwan: “I will play even if I lose my life. It will be an honor for me to play”

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Pakistan interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq revealed how wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was willing to lose his life in order to feature in the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia.

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Almost knocked Brian Lara unconscious, Daren Sammy on fiery Pakistan bowler who could bowl over 100 mph

Daren Sammy said Shoaib Akhtar almost knock Brian Lara unconscious

Daren Sammy: “I saw Shoaib Akhtar bowling a bouncer to Brian Lara and hit him in the head. Brian Lara fell back probably almost unconscious”

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Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy has recalled how lethally quick Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar almost knocked legendary batsman Brian Lara unconscious.

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Survived a player revolt, Miandad on famous Pakistan captain loved by many

Javed Miandad said Imran Khan survived a player revolt

Javed Miandad: “The revolt took place before the semi-final against New Zealand. But to me the country was more important and I convinced the players to carry on playing under Imran”

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Legendary Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad has revealed that iconic captain Imran Khan survived a player revolt during the 1992 World Cup, which the men in green won.

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