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Former India opener Lalchand Rajput's cricket career might have short lived which saw him only in two Tests and four ODIs but his towering experience has completely transmogrified the Zimbabwe cricket.

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Rajput's Warriors: How former India opener transmogrified Zimbabwe cricket in four years

Running out non-striker for backing up too far is legal and the rule is here to stay.

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Brad Hogg wants 'severe penalty' after Pakistan batters were seen breaking the rules in final over against Zimbabwe

Mr. Bean Controversy T20 WC 2022: In what was a massive upset, Zimbabwe secured a one-run victory over Pakistan in their 2022 T20 World Cup Super 12 match on Thursday, 27 October.

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Next time, send the real Mr Bean: Zimbabwe president takes jibe at Pakistan after dreamy victory

In a humdinger of a clash, Zimbabwe shock former champions Pakistan in their T20 World Cup's Super-12 tie on Thursday (October 27).&nbsp;&nbsp;Sikandar Raza was Zimbabwe's most successful bowler with 3/25, while Brad Evans picked up two wickets for 25 runs.Meanwhile, Sikandar Raza, who was adjudged the Player of the Match for his exceptional spell, turned emotional and was at loss for words while expressing his euphoria post Zimbabwe's thrilling win.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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'My mouth's dry because of emotions..': Sikandar Raza after match-winning spell in Zimbabwe's stunning win over Pakistan

Babar Azam's Pakistan have been beaten in yet another final-ball drama where Mohammad Nawaz has failed to finish the game.

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Mohammad Nawaz fails in final over drama again as Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in heart-stopping one-run win at Perth

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While pacer Ben Sears has recovered from side strain and available for selection, three players have been ruled out of the T20I series against Australia. 

Will O'Rourke and Finn Allen have been ruled out series against Australia, England and West Indies.

Glenn Phillips is out of Australia series but will be reassessed in a month's time.

Mitchell Santner is doubtful for the T20I series against Australia. 

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Sai Kishore cautions batters against switching to traditional approach in a short time.

Kishore backs the aggressive approach like England's Bazball. 

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India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar wants to change the Umpire's call on the DRS rule and explained the logic behind why he would want to scrap it in the world of cricket.

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Chelsea-bound Kazakh teen Dastan Satpaev eyes future showdown with Lamine Yamal and aims to make a mark in European football.


Chelsea-bound Dastan Satpaev expressed his ambition to compete with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in the future.

The 17-year-old Kazakh forward aims to establish himself at Chelsea and leave a lasting impact on European football.

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Chelsea-bound forward aims to face off against Lamine Yamal in future clashes

India Test great Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on August 24, 2025. 

Virat Kohli announced Test retirement on May 12. 

Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara last featured together in WTC Final 2023. 

Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement on August 24. 

 India batsmen Virat Kohli (r) and Cheteshwar Pujara leave the field after day three of the Third Test Match between England and India at Emerald Headingley Stadium

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Full Scorecard

PAK vs ZIM, Super 12 - Match 12, Perth Stadium, Perth, 27 October 2022 - Info

Rajput's Warriors: How former India opener transmogrified Zimbabwe cricket in four years

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022

Thu 27 October, 16:30:00 IST

Zimbabwe, who chose to bat

Perth Stadium, Perth

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Dec 05

ZIM
133/8 (19.5 ov)

PAK
132/7 (20.0 ov)

Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 2 wickets

Pakistan in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Dec 03

ZIM
57 (12.4 ov)

PAK
61/0 (5.3 ov)

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets

Pakistan in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Dec 01

ZIM
108 (15.3 ov)

PAK
165/4 (20.0 ov)

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 57 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG-XI) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Rajput's Warriors: How former India opener transmogrified Zimbabwe cricket in four years

Brad Hogg wants 'severe penalty' after Pakistan batters were seen breaking the rules in final over against Zimbabwe

Next time, send the real Mr Bean: Zimbabwe president takes jibe at Pakistan after dreamy victory

'My mouth's dry because of emotions..': Sikandar Raza after match-winning spell in Zimbabwe's stunning win over Pakistan

Mohammad Nawaz fails in final over drama again as Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in heart-stopping one-run win at Perth

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Full Scorecard

PAK vs ZIM, Super 12 - Match 12, Perth Stadium, Perth, 27 October 2022 - Info

Rajput's Warriors: How former India opener transmogrified Zimbabwe cricket in four years

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022

Thu 27 October, 16:30:00 IST

Zimbabwe, who chose to bat

Perth Stadium, Perth

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Dec 05

ZIM133/8 (19.5 ov)

PAK132/7 (20.0 ov)

Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 2 wickets

Pakistan in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Dec 03

ZIM57 (12.4 ov)

PAK61/0 (5.3 ov)

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets

Pakistan in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Dec 01

ZIM108 (15.3 ov)

PAK165/4 (20.0 ov)

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 57 runs

Umpires

UmpireChris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG-XI) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Rajput's Warriors: How former India opener transmogrified Zimbabwe cricket in four years

Brad Hogg wants 'severe penalty' after Pakistan batters were seen breaking the rules in final over against Zimbabwe

Next time, send the real Mr Bean: Zimbabwe president takes jibe at Pakistan after dreamy victory

'My mouth's dry because of emotions..': Sikandar Raza after match-winning spell in Zimbabwe's stunning win over Pakistan

Mohammad Nawaz fails in final over drama again as Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in heart-stopping one-run win at Perth

ZIM
133/8 (19.5 ov)

PAK
132/7 (20.0 ov)

ZIM
57 (12.4 ov)

PAK
61/0 (5.3 ov)

ZIM
108 (15.3 ov)

PAK
165/4 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG-XI) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)