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Pakistan tour of England 2024

<p>Captain Babar Azam said that Pakistan team is excited to play Jofran Archer in the T20I series against England which is slated to start from May 22.</p>

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (left) and England's star pacer Jofra Archer in this frame. (Getty)

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'We are facing...': Babar Azam on 'Jofra Archer' threat ahead of England vs Pakistan's T20I series opener

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After missing a few matches, Yuzvendra Chahal is set to make his return for the all-important Qualifier 2 game against Mumbai Indians.

Yuzvendra Chahal has missed 3 matches due to wrist injury.

Chahal is Punjab Kings' third-highest wicket-taker in the season.

Chahal has a good record against Mumbai Indians. 

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Former India pacer Atul Wassan has justified Virat Kohli's comment on young Musheer Khan who made his IPL debut amidst Punjab Kings' batting collapse in Qualifier 1.

Musheer Khan made his IPL debut as impact player in the Qualifier 1 game.

Virat Kohli was surprised to see Musheer make his IPL debut.

Musheer was not in Punjab Kings' original plan but collapse led to his debut. 

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MI vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI: Punjab Kings will hope that the third-highest wicket-taker against Mumbai Indians, Yuzvendra Chahal recovers for the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash.

Yuzvendra Chahal is nursing a wrist injury.

Richard Gleeson and Deepak Chahar are facing hamstring issues.

Karn Sharma may make a comeback to the playing XI. 

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Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have dismissed rumours of rift between them that have been circulating on social media. 

Shubman Gill clarified there is no rift between him and Hardik Pandya.

Hardik Pandya reposted Shubman Gill's story as well.

Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in IPL 2025 eliminator.

MI captain Hardik Pandya (L) and GT skipper Shubman Gill in frame

Hardik Pandya reacts to Shubman Gill's post dismissing rumours of rift between two after IPL 2025 eliminator

Ashutosh Sharma ran riot with the bat and cracked a lightning century in his England club cricket debut. He smashed a 70-ball century for Wigan Cricket Club

Ashutosh Sharma ran riot with a spellbinding century on his English club cricket debut

Delhi Capitals' explosive batter smashed a 70-ball century for Wigan Cricket Club

Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma in this frame

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The batting duo in question here is Karun Nair and KL Rahul, both of whom have been included in India's squad for the upcoming five-match Test assignment against England

Test series between India and England set to begin from June 20

Karun Nair and KL Rahul have both been included in India's squad for the Test series against England

Karun Nair and KL Rahul in this frame

'Two gems...': Kevin Pietersen gives massive verdict on India batting duo ahead of England Test series 

After losing the first ODI by a massive margin of 238 runs, Shai Hope-led West Indies have been fined for maintaining slow over rate.

West Indies players face a five per cent match fee fine.

Shai Hope accepted the sanction.

There was no need for a formal hearing after first ODI. 

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Monty Panesar feels Shreyas Iyer lacks the skill it takes to be successful in England and wants him to play County cricket in order to move up the pecking order.

Shreyas Iyer has played just one Test in England.

Monty Panesar understands why Shreyas Iyer wasn't picked in Test squad.

Monty Panesar suggests Shreyas Iyer should play County cricket in England. 

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Rinku Singh will get engaged to Priya Saroj on June 8 and the ceremony is set to take place in a hotel in Lucknow

Rinku Singh is set to get engaged with Priya Saroj

Rinku Singh recently featured for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025

Rinku Singh (L) and Priya Saroj in this frame

Rinku Singh to get engaged with Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow, ceremony to take place on June 8 

Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes Virat Kohli wanted to play the Test series in England but was told he won't be guaranteed a spot if he doesn't perform in first two games.

Virat Kohli averages over 33 on England soil in Tests.

Kohli scored two fifties on India's previous Test series on England soil.

Kohli informed about his decision to retire from Tests in April 2025. 

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England vs Pakistan Match Stats

1st T20I, Headingley, Leeds

'We are facing...': Babar Azam on 'Jofra Archer' threat ahead of England vs Pakistan's T20I series opener

Match Details

Pakistan tour of England, 2024

Wed 22 May, 23:00:00 IST

, who chose to

Headingley, Leeds

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

England in Pakistan, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Oct 24

PAK
344 (96.4 ov) & 37/1 (3.1 ov)

ENG
267 (68.2 ov) & 112 (37.2 ov)

Pakistan beat England by 9 wickets

England in Pakistan, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Oct 15

PAK
366 (123.3 ov) & 221 (59.2 ov)

ENG
291 (67.2 ov) & 144 (33.3 ov)

Pakistan beat England by 152 runs

England in Pakistan, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Oct 07

PAK
556 (149.0 ov) & 220 (54.5 ov)

ENG
823/7 dec (150.0 ov)

England beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs

News updates

'We are facing...': Babar Azam on 'Jofra Archer' threat ahead of England vs Pakistan's T20I series opener

England vs Pakistan Match Stats

1st T20I, Headingley, Leeds

'We are facing...': Babar Azam on 'Jofra Archer' threat ahead of England vs Pakistan's T20I series opener

Match Details

Pakistan tour of England, 2024

Wed 22 May, 23:00:00 IST

, who chose to

Headingley, Leeds

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

England in Pakistan, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Oct 24

PAK344 (96.4 ov) & 37/1 (3.1 ov)

ENG267 (68.2 ov) & 112 (37.2 ov)

Pakistan beat England by 9 wickets

England in Pakistan, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Oct 15

PAK366 (123.3 ov) & 221 (59.2 ov)

ENG291 (67.2 ov) & 144 (33.3 ov)

Pakistan beat England by 152 runs

England in Pakistan, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Oct 07

PAK556 (149.0 ov) & 220 (54.5 ov)

ENG823/7 dec (150.0 ov)

England beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs

News updates

'We are facing...': Babar Azam on 'Jofra Archer' threat ahead of England vs Pakistan's T20I series opener

PAK
344 (96.4 ov) & 37/1 (3.1 ov)

ENG
267 (68.2 ov) & 112 (37.2 ov)

PAK
366 (123.3 ov) & 221 (59.2 ov)

ENG
291 (67.2 ov) & 144 (33.3 ov)

PAK
556 (149.0 ov) & 220 (54.5 ov)

ENG
823/7 dec (150.0 ov)