Farooq Hamid: “As a cricketer Misbah is okay, but not in his dual role of chief selector and head coach. Both these key posts have their own demands and qualification, so this action of Mani is beyond comprehension”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Farooq Hamid admitted that he is still stumped at why Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani appointed Misbah-ul-Haq as the national team’s head coach and chief selector.
Smith struck three boundaries and five sixes during his innings of 57
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Virgo Super Kings skipper Graeme Smith led by example as he hammered a magnificent 57 to lead his side to a five-run win over the Libra Legends.
Naib was named Man of the Match for his all-round performance
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Following a thrilling conclusion to the ODI series, Afghanistan were involved in another nail-biter as they skirted past Zimbabwe by five runs in the first Twenty20 International in Sharjah.
Khawaja celebrates after scoring his third Test century
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Australia batsman Usman Khawaja scored 144 and opener Joe Burns made 128 to leave the West Indies in tatters on the first day of the second Test in Melbourne.
Buttler smashed the fastest ODI century by an England player
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler and opener Jason Roy both scored centuries to help their side demolish Pakistan by 84 runs in the fourth ODI in Dubai.
Hales celebrates after scoring his first ODI century
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England opener Alex Hales scored his maiden ODI century to help his side crush Pakistan by 95 runs and level the series at 1-1.
Bangladesh celebrate after whitewashing Zimbabwe 3-0
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Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman claimed a five-wicket haul, while Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes and Mahmdullah scored 73, 73 and 52 respectively to lead their side to a 61-run over Zimbabwe in the third ODI in Mirpur.
Taylor hit six boundaries during his knock of 74
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England batsman James Taylor scored an unbeaten 74 to keep his side in total control against Pakistan on the second day of the third Test in Sharjah.
Pujara celebrates after scoring his seventh Test century
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India opener Cheteshwar Pujara scored an unbeaten 135 to ensure his side were not bowled out for a dismal score on the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Pakistan celebrate after winning a Test series in Sri Lanka for the first Test since 2006
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Pakistan chased down their highest score in Test history with some much-needed help from Younis Khan, who scored 171 not out, and captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who made an unbeaten 59, to beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pallekele.
