Irish cricketers set for historic Pakistan tour in 2025
The Ireland men's cricket team will tour Pakistan for the first time in 2025, the governing body has announced.
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Massive Blow For RCB Before Do-Or-Die Clash vs CSK. Two Big Stars Leave Camp
Punjab Kings' all-rounder Liam Livingstone on Monday returned to England from the ongoing IPL to undergo a knee recuperation ahead of the next month's T20 World Cup. Along with Livingstone, Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals), Will Jacks and Reece Topley (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) also have left the IPL to join England squad ahead of the T20I series against Pakistan, beginning on May 22. The Kings are already eliminated from this IPL after managing just four wins from 12 matches and they are currently at the bottom of the table with eight points.
"Don't Think Saim Ayub Gives You Security": Ramiz Raja Questions Pakistan's Top Order
Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja feels if opener Saim Ayub can't perform consistently then there was no point in breaking the established opening duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. After he struggled to put up runs against New Zealand in the T20I series last month, Saim Ayub showed signs of improvement with a quick-paced knock of 45(29) in the first T20I. However, the young opening batter couldn't keep up with the consistency in the second T20I and fell for a score of 6 during Pakistan's chase of 194 on Sunday in Dublin.
PBKS' Liam Livingstone Returns To England To Address Knee Niggle Ahead Of T20 World Cup
Punjab Kings' all-rounder Liam Livingstone on Monday returned to England from the ongoing IPL to undergo a knee recuperation ahead of the next month's T20 World Cup. The Kings are already eliminated from this IPL after managing just four wins from 12 matches and they are currently at the bottom of the table with eight points. "IPL done for another year, had to get my knee sorted for the upcoming World Cup," Livingstone wrote on his Instagram wall.
Watch: Fan Abuses, Misbehaves With Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi In Ireland, Security Does This
An Afghanistan fan misbehaved with Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi during the second T20I against Ireland in Dublin according to Geo News. According to Geo News, the incident took place when Shaheen was walking to the ground from the dressing room. The 24-year-old pacer initially ignored the foul language used by the Afghan fan and went on to inform the security personnel after the fan did not stop. The security acted swiftly and removed the fan from the ground.
Ramiz Raja Slams Pakistan Pacers For Poor Show Against Ireland
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja slammed Men in Green bowlers on Monday for their performance in the second T20I against Ireland despite their comprehensive win. Pakistan's frontline speedsters, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi combined to give away 162 runs as Ireland posted a total of 193/7 in the first innings. Shaheen and Amir proved to be too costly out of the four as they gave away runs at a minimum economy of 11.00. Shaheen walked away with three scalps but spilt 49 runs in his four-over spell. While Amir had a sole wicket to his name in his four-over spell in that process he conceded 44 runs.
Pakistan Defeat Ireland By Seven Wickets To Level T20I Series
Pakistan beat Ireland by seven wickets in the second T20I in Dublin on Sunday to set up a deciding showdown in the three-match series. Ireland made a dynamic start after being put into bat as the hosts blasted 29 runs in the first three overs. But Shaheen Shah Afridi put the brakes on Ireland's assault, dismissing opening pair Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie in the fourth over. Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector (32) put on 62 for the third wicket, with the former scoring 51 in 34 deliveries.
Ireland set for decider as Pakistan level T20 series
Two dropped catches by Graham Hume in the Pakistan reply to Ireland's 193 for 7 gave the visitors the impetus to win the second T20 international to square up the three-match series at 1-1 ahead of next Tuesday's decider.