Younis Khan believes that the World XI series was a crucial step in bringing international cricket back to Pakistan
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Former Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has lauded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for doing everything in their power to ensure the recent Twenty20 series against the World XI went off without a hitch.
Ahmed Shehzad led the way as Pakistan claimed a 2-1 series win
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It was a fairytale ending for Pakistan in the Independence Cup as opener Ahmed Shehzad thumped a brilliant 89 to not only lead his side to a 33-run win over the World XI, but a 2-1 series win as well.
Thisara Perera struck a six on the penultimate ball of the match to lead the World XI to victory
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Thisara Perera’s all-round performance and Hashim Amla’s unbeaten 72 saw the World XI triumph over Pakistan by seven wickets in a nail-biting affair in Lahore.
Babar Azam scored his second half-century in Twenty20 Internationals
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On a historic night in Lahore, Babar Azam put on a show for Pakistan fans as he smashed a career-best 86 to lead his side to a 20-run win over the World XI in Lahore.
Mohammad Amir will play no part in the Twenty20 series against the World XI
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir will miss the three-match Twenty20 series against the World XI as his wife gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday.
Hasan Ali is determined to dismiss Hashim Amla
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Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali has revealed that South Africa batsman Hashim Amla is the man he would most love to dismiss in the Independence Cup.
Grant Elliott believes no corners will be cut when it comes to security
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Former New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott is confident that the necessary security measures will be put in place for the upcoming series between Pakistan and the World XI.
Sohail Khan has not featured in a Twenty20 International since September 2011
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Pakistan have brought back pace bowler Sohail Khan for the three-match Twenty20 series against the World XI, which will be held in Lahore next month.
Faf du Plessis will captain the World XI in Pakistan in September
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South Africa’s Faf du Plessis will captain the World XI side in their three-match Twenty20 series in Lahore next month.
Pakistan fans could enjoy a lot of entertainment in the coming months
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Pakistan fans could finally get to see their national team in action on home soil as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that a three-match Twenty20 series against a World Xi will take place next month.
