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Express Tribune
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Naseem Shah climbs as Rauf, Wasim Jr drop in new ICC ODI rankings
Pakistan fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim Jr. have dropped in the latest ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings released on Wednesday, following Pakistan's 3–0 series loss to New Zealand. Rauf fell two places to 24th with 555 rating points, while Wasim Jr. slipped six spots to 71st with 423 points. Spinner Abrar Ahmed also dropped one place to 57th. Left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, excluded from the squad after the Champions Trophy campaign, dropped one place to 12th. In contrast, fast bowler Naseem Shah saw an improvement, climbing five places to 43rd in the bowling rankings with 494 points. New Zealand's stand-in captain Michael Bracewell made notable progress in the all-rounder rankings. His 85 runs in the series, including a vital half-century in the third ODI, along with two wickets, helped him move up two places to fifth in the ICC Men's ODI All-Rounder Rankings. Fast bowler Ben Sears emerged as the standout bowler of the series and was named Player of the Series after taking five wickets in the final match and a total of 10 across the series. His performance catapulted him 64 spots up the ODI Bowling Rankings.
Express Tribune
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mohammad Wasim Jr. kicks off wedding celebrations
Listen to article The wedding celebrations of Pakistan's young all-rounder Mohammad Wasim Jr. have officially begun, with images from the event circulating on social media. The 23-year-old cricketer shared pictures from his Mehndi and Dholki ceremonies on Instagram, capturing the festive spirit of the occasion. Wasim Jr. had quietly tied the knot last year but is now preparing to bring his wife, Asma, home. The couple's wedding has caught the attention of fans not just for Wasim's cricket career but also because he is the first national cricketer from North Waziristan. The Mehndi and Dholki ceremonies, held in Islamabad, were intimate events attended by family and close relatives. Through social media posts, Wasim Jr. confirmed that his Mehndi ceremony took place on January 29, 2025. The cricketer had previously announced his Nikah in June 2024 with a simple ceremony and a subsequent Umrah trip with his wife. Wasim Jr. has represented Pakistan in all three formats of cricket, though his career was impacted by injury last year. His wedding celebrations have reignited excitement among fans, who are now eagerly awaiting his return to the field.
