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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Sodhi eyes T20 powerplay challenge
Ish Sodhi is enjoying the challenge of bowling in the powerplay overs in Twenty20 Internationals, the New Zealand spinner said after registering a career-best 4-12 against Zimbabwe in the ongoing tri-series in Harare on Thursday. The 32-year-old became the second New Zealand bowler, after Tim Southee (164), to claim 150 wickets in T20 Internationals as his team registered their fourth consecutive win in a tournament also involving South Africa. "Well, that's pretty nice to be able to achieve that milestone and contribute to the win," player of the match Sodhi said afterwards. Sodhi claimed three of his four wickets in the first six powerplay overs when batters tend to take advantage of fewer fielders outside the circle and bat aggressively. "It's quite a new role for me," the leg-spinner said. "I had not bowled in the powerplays a lot. This is a really strong New Zealand side nowadays, so to try and get into the side, you have to learn to be able to bowl in the powerplay. "Getting some wickets is quite pleasing. It shows, I suppose, that I can do it and it's something I want to keep doing." New Zealand will take on South Africa in Saturday's final in Harare. They will stay back for a two-test series against hosts Zimbabwe. Batting all-rounder Michael Bracewell will replace the injured Glenn Phillips for the first test in Bulawayo, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday. "Glenn's injury provided a gap in the Test squad and Michael is the closest like-for-like replacement," said New Zealand coach Rob Walter. "Michael's experience and skillset will be a great asset and allows us to keep the same balance of the team. "Given he's here with the T20 squad and his availability aligned for the first test, we're using the opportunity to include him in the squad." Phillips was ruled out of the Zimbabwe tour with a groin injury suffered in the Major League Cricket in the United States earlier this month.
The Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Cricketer Virandeep dares to dream beyond milestones
PETALING JAYA: In a game where numbers often define legacy, Virandeep Singh has made sure his name is etched in Malaysian cricket's T20 (Twenty-overs format) international history, not just for what he's done but for what he dares to dream. The 26-year-old Malaysian cricketer became the first player from an associate nation to cross 3,000 runs in T20 Internationals this week, a remarkable feat that underlines consistency, class, and commitment to a cause bigger than himself.
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Pakistan announce squads for West Indies ODIs, T20Is
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday unveiled its squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of the West Indies, comprising three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead the ODI side, while all-rounder Salman Ali Agha will captain the T20I side as Pakistan looks to blend experience with youth ahead of a packed international calendar. The T20I leg of the tour will be played at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, USA, on July 31, August 2 and 3. The ODI series will be held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad & Tobago on August 8, 10, and 12. Pakistan beat Bangladesh in third T20I to avoid whitewash Hasan Nawaz earns ODI debut call-up The 16-member ODI squad includes uncapped right-handed batter Hasan Nawaz, who has impressed with consistent domestic performances. Seasoned campaigners Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi make a return to the ODI side, which Rizwan will lead, with Salman Ali Agha named vice captain. Pakistan ODI squad: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim Shaheen, Haris, Hasan bolster T20I bowling In the 15-member T20I squad, Pakistan has recalled fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali to inject pace and experience. Khushdil Shah and Sahibzada Farhan have also been included in the side. Pakistan T20I squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim The tour offers Pakistan a valuable opportunity to test combinations ahead of major upcoming events, while also allowing emerging players like Hasan Nawaz and Sufyan Moqim to showcase their potential on the international stage.
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
New Zealand spinner Sodhi relishing T20 powerplay challenge
Ish Sodhi is enjoying the challenge of bowling in the powerplay overs in Twenty20 Internationals, the New Zealand spinner said after registering a career-best 4-12 against Zimbabwe in the ongoing tri-series in Harare on Thursday. The 32-year-old became the second New Zealand bowler, after Tim Southee (164), to claim 150 wickets in T20 Internationals as his team registered their fourth consecutive win in a tournament also involving South Africa. 'Well, that's pretty nice to be able to achieve that milestone and contribute to the win,' player of the match Sodhi said afterwards. Sodhi claimed three of his four wickets in the first six powerplay overs when batters tend to take advantage of fewer fielders outside the circle and bat aggressively. Pakistan beat Bangladesh in third T20I to avoid whitewash 'It's quite a new role for me,' the leg-spinner said. 'I had not bowled in the powerplays a lot. This is a really strong New Zealand side nowadays, so to try and get into the side, you have to learn to be able to bowl in the powerplay. 'Getting some wickets is quite pleasing. It shows, I suppose, that I can do it and it's something I want to keep doing.' New Zealand will take on South Africa in Saturday's final in Harare. They will stay back for a two-test series against hosts Zimbabwe. Batting all-rounder Michael Bracewell will replace the injured Glenn Phillips for the first test in Bulawayo, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday. 'Glenn's injury provided a gap in the Test squad and Michael is the closest like-for-like replacement,' said New Zealand coach Rob Walter. 'Michael's experience and skillset will be a great asset and allows us to keep the same balance of the team. 'Given he's here with the T20 squad and his availability aligned for the first test, we're using the opportunity to include him in the squad.' Phillips was ruled out of the Zimbabwe tour with a groin injury suffered in the Major League Cricket in the United States earlier this month.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi relishing T20 PowerPlay challenge
Ish Sodhi is enjoying the challenge of bowling in the PowerPlay overs in Twenty20 Internationals, the New Zealand spinner said after registering a career-best 4-12 against Zimbabwe in the ongoing Tri-Series in Harare on Thursday. The 32-year-old became the second New Zealand bowler, after Tim Southee (164), to claim 150 wickets in T20 Internationals as his team registered its fourth consecutive win in a tournament also involving South Africa. 'Well, that's pretty nice to be able to achieve that milestone and contribute to the win,' player-of-the-match Sodhi said afterwards. Sodhi claimed three of his four wickets in the first six PowerPlay overs when batters tend to take advantage of fewer fielders outside the circle and bat aggressively. 'It's quite a new role for me,' the leg-spinner said. 'I had not bowled in the PowerPlays a lot. This is a really strong New Zealand side nowadays, so to try and get into the side, you have to learn to be able to bowl in the PowerPlay. Getting some wickets is quite pleasing. It shows, I suppose, that I can do it and it's something I want to keep doing.' New Zealand will take on South Africa in Saturday's final in Harare. It will stay back for a two-Test series against host Zimbabwe. Batting all-rounder Michael Bracewell will replace the injured Glenn Phillips for the first Test in Bulawayo, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday. 'Glenn's injury provided a gap in the Test squad and Michael is the closest like-for-like replacement,' said New Zealand coach Rob Walter. 'Michael's experience and skillset will be a great asset and allows us to keep the same balance of the team. Given he's here with the T20 squad and his availability aligned for the first Test, we're using the opportunity to include him in the squad.' Phillips was ruled out of the Zimbabwe tour with a groin injury suffered in the Major League Cricket in the United States earlier this month.
