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Business Recorder
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Sultans lose 7th game in HBL-PSL-X: Vince, Khushdil and Nabi shine for Kings
LAHORE: David Warner's Karachi Kings romped to a dominating 87-run win over Multan Sultans here at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore in first game of the double-header on Thursday. Karachi Kings now have four wins to their name, while Sultans lost their seventh game out of the eight they have played. Karachi was helped to the win by James Vince's unbeaten half-century, all-round brilliance of Khushdil Shah and Mohammad Nabi's economical three-for. Sultans were dismissed for 117 in 16.1 overs, chasing the mammoth 205-run target, with no one except Kamran Ghulam and Yasir Khan crossing the 20-run mark. For Kings Mohammad Nabi (3-14) and Khushdil (2-26) shared five wickets among them, while Mir Hamza (2-15) had the best figures among pacers. Aamir Jamal drew the first blood for Kings by dismissing Mohammad Rizwan in the second over, while Mir Hamza and Mohammad Abbas Afridi struck to dismiss Usman Khan and Yasir Khan (26, 17b, 1x4, 3x6s), respectively as Sultans were left reeling at 34-3 in 4.2 overs. Kings landed blow after blow as Nabi and Khushdil bowled in tandem to put pressure on Sultans' batting line-up. Kamran Ghulam's two fours and one six in his 25-ball 29 were not enough to put their innings on track as he ran out of partners on regular intervals. Sultans could only add 32 runs to their total for the last five wickets with Chris Jordan remaining unbeaten for a nine-ball 14 with the help of one four and one six. Earlier, Karachi Kings breached the 200-run mark only for the fourth time in HBL PSL history, two of which have come in 2025 against Sultans, as their batters went berserk. After opting to bat first, David Warner, who smashed a 13-ball 30 with the help of four fours and two sixes, and Tim Seifert (22, 11b, 3x4s, 1x6) laid the tone for the big score with a quickfire 53-run stand taking just 23 balls. Seifert and Warner fell to Ubaid Shah and David Willey, respectively in a space of three balls, while no.4 batter Omair Bin Yousuf returned for a five-ball solitary run as Kings finished the Powerplay with 60-3 on the board. Kings' top-scorer and no. 3 batter Vince and Muhammad Irfan Khan joined forces for the next 56 balls to collect 78 runs. With 91 runs on the board at halfway mark, Irfan tonked Usama Mir for consecutive sixes to ransack 16 runs off the 11th over. Curtis Campher provided the Sultans with much-needed breakthrough removing Irfan (40, 33b, 2x4s, 3x6s) in the 15th over. Vince, who remained unbeaten for 65 off 45 balls clubbing five fours and two sixes, then got together with Khushdil to help Kings score 66 runs off the last five overs. Khushdil smoked three sixes and two fours in his unbeaten 33 off just 13 balls helping Karachi to a solid total of 204-4 in the allotted 20 overs. Scores in brief: Match 20: Karachi Kings beat Multan Sultans by 87 runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Karachi Kings 204-4, 20 overs (James Vince 65 not out, Muhammad Irfan Khan 40, Khushdil Shah 33 not out, David Warner 30, Tim Seifert 22; Ubaid Shah 2-49) Multan Sultans 117 all out, 16.1 overs (Kamran Ghulam 29, Yasir Khan 26; Mohammad Nabi 3-14, Mir Hamza 2-15, Khushdil Shah 2-15) Player of the match – James Vince (Karachi Kings) Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak players manhandled after NZ whitewash
Pakistan cricket team players were abused and manhandled by irate fans after their 3-0 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Saturday with allrounder Khushdil Shah coming to blows with a fan. Police said two fans were expelled from the Bay Oval Stadium on Pakistan team management's complaint after exchange of hot words with Khushdil and Babar Azam. A video footage sent to by a fan showed Khushdil and star batter Babar trying to trace a man who was constantly chanting against Pakistan and team players. Khushdil said anything against the country was not accepted and slogans angered him no end. "They were criticising players and the team but when they started abusing my country I got angry and went to this man but he did not stop. It was only after that I confronted him, Khushdil told Pakistan team management said some Afghan nationals escalated the tension. An official statement said there was some trouble from the crowd and a few Afghan spectators escalated the situation by using further inappropriate language over which Khushdil went to them and tried to stop them. Following the Pakistani team's complaint, stadium officials intervened and ejected the two disruptive spectators. Photos circulating on social media showed Khushdil is stopped by a Pakistan reserve player Irfan Khan and a policeman as he tried to cross the fence to take on the abusing fan. Pakistanis residing in New Zealand were at the Bay Oval in good numbers but were left disappointed at the team's performance. Haroon Ali told from Mount Maunganui: "We came from Auckland to watch the match with family but were left hugely disappointed as the Pakistan team played poorly. "In fact, all my Indian colleagues in the office mocked us over the team's showing during this tour. We watched all the matches of the Champions trophy on the internet and were left shocked and angry at the team's winless campaign. Cricket is the only sport which gives us some entertainment and we enjoy it away from home."
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Why did Khushdil Shah confront fans during third ODI against New Zealand?
Listen to article The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a statement addressing the incident involving all-rounder Khushdil Shah and his altercation with fans during the third One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand. Pakistan was set a target of 265 runs in a 42-over contest. Babar Azam (50 off 58 balls), was the top batter for Pakistan as the Greenshirts were bowled out for 221 in 40 overs. New Zealand's Ben Sears took 5 wickets for 34 runs in 9 overs, playing a key role in the defeat. Following the loss, Khushdil Shah reacted to taunts from spectators in the crowd. According to the PCB's response, foreign fans at the stadium used abusive language towards the players, which led to Khushdil Shah becoming upset. In an attempt to address the situation, Shah confronted Afghan fans who had been vocal in their criticism. However, when he asked them to stop, the fans responded by using more offensive language in Pashto. The situation escalated when the Afghan fans attempted to physically engage with the player. Following a complaint from the Pakistani team, two foreign spectators were removed from the stadium. When Khushdil Shah advanced towards the fans in retaliation, security personnel and players intervened, preventing any further escalation and diffusing the situation. Previously, Khushdil Shah accepted his fine of 50% match fee for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on March 16. The left-hander was also handed three demerit points, marking his first offence in a 24-month period. Khushdil was found guilty during the first T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand of violating Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to 'inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).' The incident occurred during the eighth over of Pakistan's innings when Khushdil forcefully barged into New Zealand pacer Zakary Foulkes.
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Khushdil Shah confronts critics in the crowd after Pakistan's third ODI defeat to New Zealand
Listen to article Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah was involved in an altercation with fans following Pakistan's 3-0 loss to New Zealand in the ODI series. The incident occurred after Pakistan were defeated by 43 runs in the third ODI on Friday, which resulted in a clean sweep in the series. Pakistan was set a target of 265 runs in a 42-over contest. Babar Azam (50 off 58 balls), was the top batter for Pakistan as the Greenshirts were bowled out for 221 in 40 overs. New Zealand's Ben Sears took 5 wickets for 34 runs in 9 overs, playing a key role in the defeat. Following the loss, Khushdil Shah reacted to taunts from spectators in the crowd. Visuals of the incident showed Khushdil attempting to confront the fans before security intervened to separate the parties. The incident was captured and circulated widely on social media. The defeat ensured a 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series, following a 4-1 result in the preceding T20I series. Michael Bracewell was named Player of the Match for his 59 runs. Previously, Khushdil Shah accepted his fine of 50% match fee for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on March 16. The left-hander was also handed three demerit points, marking his first offence in a 24-month period. Khushdil was found guilty during the first T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand of violating Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to 'inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).' The incident occurred during the eighth over of Pakistan's innings when Khushdil forcefully barged into New Zealand pacer Zakary Foulkes.
Express Tribune
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Khushdil Shah accepts 50% match-fee fine from ICC for conduct against New Zealand
Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has accepted his fine of 50% match fee for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on March 16. The left-hander was also handed three demerit points, marking his first offence in a 24-month period. Khushdil was found guilty during the first T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand of violating Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to 'inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).' The incident occurred during the eighth over of Pakistan's innings when Khushdil forcefully barged into New Zealand pacer Zakary Foulkes. Match officials deemed the act 'reckless, negligent, and avoidable,' classifying it as inappropriate physical contact with a high degree of force. Match Referee Jeff Crowe sanctioned the all-rounder, who accepted the penalty, avoiding a formal hearing. If a player accumulates four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points. Two suspension points result in a ban from either one Test, two ODIs, or two T20Is, whichever comes first. Shah featured in the second T20I as well, scoring 2 runs and taking 1 wicket as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets.
