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“Ahmed Shehzad has been recalled to the Pakistan Twenty20 squadfor the first time since a ban for a failed dope test. ©AFP” Karachi (AFP) – Pakistan Wednesday recalled trouble-making opener Ahmed Shehzad and middle-order batsman Umar Akmal for the three-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka starting this weekend. It will be the first time the 27-year-old Shehzad will represent Pakistan since a four-month ban for a failed dope test last year. The ban was further extended by six weeks after Shehzad violated rules by playing club matches despite the ban.…

After 10 years Karachi’s first ODI didn’t even get as far as the toss. Heavy rain in the days leading up to this match was already proving a challenge, with doubts arising over whether the outfield would dry in time. Then, on Friday, more rain was delivered by towering dark clouds. The pitch and its adjoining areas were covered as the scheduled toss at 2:30 pm (0930 GMT) was delayed with both teams inside their dressing rooms. The National Stadium was heavily waterlogged due to this The National Stadium was…

“Pakistani cricket fans in Karachi will have the chance to watch their first ODI in 10 years when the hosts take on Sri Lanka on Friday. ©AFP” Karachi (AFP) – Karachi hosts a one-day international for the first time in 10 years when Pakistan take on a depleted Sri Lanka on Friday, furthering the country’s revival in international cricket. “History will be made on Friday when Karachi will host the first ODI,” said Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed.”We must thank the Sri Lankan team for touring us. “Teams have been reluctant…

“Masakadza led his side to victory in his final match. ©AFP” Chittagong (Bangladesh) (AFP) – Hamilton Masakadza struck a blazing half-century in his farewell match to lead Zimbabwe to a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last match of the Twenty20 tri-series in Chittagong on Friday. Captain Masakadza hit 71 off 42 balls with four fours and five sixes as Zimbabwe reached a target of 156 with three balls to spare after Chris Mpofu’s career-best 4-30 helped the side restrict Afghanistan to 155-8 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.“Fantastic feeling…