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Pakistan tour of England 2024

Pakistan batters' strike rate has been under the scanner ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 and Shahid Afridi has the same concern after defeat to England at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi; Shadab Khan and Fakhar Zaman in action (Getty Images)

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'The thing that bothers me is the strike rate of our batters': Shahid Afridi slams Pakistan's middle-order batters after loss to England

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan vouched against ECB's decision to make players skip IPL playoffs for Pakistan series. He said IPL would have prepared them better.

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'Playing in the IPL... better preparation than playing T20 against Pakistan': Michael Vaughan criticises Jos Buttler's decision to skip playoffs

England rode on Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer's stunning performances to defeat Pakistan by 23 runs in the second T20I at Edgbaston on May 25.

England's Jos Buttler (left) bats during the second T20I against England at Edgbaston on May 25. (Getty)

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ENG vs PAK: Jos Buttler's 84, Jofra Archer's stellar comeback help England topple Pakistan by 23 runs in 2nd T20I

England Cricket team will be taking on Pakistan in the second T20I of the four-match series. The first T20I got abadnoned due to persistent rain.

Jos Buttler and Babar Azam in frame (Getty)

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ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch England vs Pakistan match online?

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Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) star batter Dewald Brevis has decided to return home after IPL 2025 was suspended for a week time

CSK's Dewald Brevis left IPL 2025 amidst the glitzy league was suspended for a week

Dewald Brevis has come out with a heartfelt post for CSK

CSK's star batter Dewald Brevis (L) in this frame

CSK's overseas star decides to return home after IPL 2025 postponed for a week due to India-Pakistan conflict, puts out heartfelt post

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that both India and Pakistan should stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 PM Indian Standard Time on May 10. 


IPL 2025 likely to resume from next week. 

India-Pakistan agreed to ceasefire after 'Operation Sindoor'

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (2R) is congratulated by Punjab Kings' Josh Inglis (2L) after their win at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Big news for cricket fans, IPL 2025 likely to resume next week as India-Pakistan announce ceasefire after 'Operation Sindoor'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to border tensions between India and Pakistan. 

IPL 2025 suspended amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

BCCI shortlisted Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad for remainder of IPL 2025.

MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings and Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru shake hands after the match 2025 IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium 

MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings and Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru shake hands after the match 2025 IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

'They will start in September...': Ex-Punjab Kings star passes big verdict on IPL 2025 future amid India-Pakistan border tensions 

IPL 2025: There is no confirmation whether the IPL 2025 will resume next week. Here is a look at highest run-scorers to best economy rate.

Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav in this frame

Highest run-scorer to most dot balls bowled: Here's how leadership boards look before IPL 2025's one-week suspension due to IND-PAK border escalation

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for one week on May 9 amid rising tension between India and Pakistan. 


IPL 2025 suspended on May 9 for one week. 

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BCCI shortlists three venues in India for IPL 2025 if tournament resumes in May

Lahore Qalandars' Daryl Mitchell vowed not to return to Pakistan again after landing in Dubai post PSL 2025 was postponed due to India-Pakistan conflict

Mitchell Daryl was left terrified after witnessing war scenes in Pakistan

Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain revealed that Mitchell has vowed not to return to Pakistan again

Lahore Qalandars' Daryl Mitchell in this frame

'Will never return to Pakistan...': Terrified PSL 2025-bound NZ star after rushing back to Dubai following India-Pakistan conflict

Virat Kohli reportedly told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he has decided to announce retirement from the longest format of the game ahead of the five-Test match series against England. 

Virat Kohli reportedly decided to announce Test retirement. 

Ambati Rayudu urged Kohli to reconsider his retirement decision. 

Ambati Rayudu and Virat Kohli

'The Indian team needs you more than ever...': Ambati Rayudu's social media post for Virat Kohli to reconsider Test retirement goes viral 

Batting maestro Virat Kohli is reportedly mulling over Test retirement and has also informed BCCI about the same

BCCI has finally reacted to Virat Kohli's Test retirement decision

Earlier, it was reported that Virat Kohli is mulling over Test retirement

India's superstar batter Virat Kohli in frame

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'The thing that bothers me is the strike rate of our batters': Shahid Afridi slams Pakistan's middle-order batters after loss to England

'Playing in the IPL... better preparation than playing T20 against Pakistan': Michael Vaughan criticises Jos Buttler's decision to skip playoffs

ENG vs PAK: Jos Buttler's 84, Jofra Archer's stellar comeback help England topple Pakistan by 23 runs in 2nd T20I

ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch England vs Pakistan match online?