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10 players who hit 6/6 in cricket history
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10 players who hit 6/6 in cricket history

Cricket is a sport of precision, technique, and endurance. Among the many achievements that cricketers aim for, hitting a perfect 6/6 in a single over is something every cricket player considers a rare and impressive feat. Even the best of the best often fail to achieve it. However, over the course of cricket's history, there have been a select few who managed to hit 6/6 in a single cricket match. Here, we look at the ten players who accomplished this impressive feat. Garfield Sobers: The West Indian all-rounder achieved this feat in a match between Nottinghamshire and Glamorgan in 1968. Ravi Shastri: The former Indian cricketer achieved this feat in a match between India and Baroda in 1985. Herschelle Gibbs: The South African batsman achieved this feat in a match against the Ne...
Cricket coming back to Quetta after 27 years during PSL 8
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Cricket coming back to Quetta after 27 years during PSL 8

Pakistan Cricket Board has finally decided to bring cricket back to Quetta after 27 years. Pakistan Cricket Board decided to include Quetta Cricket Stadium as a venue for PSL 8 on December 24. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided that they will host the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Quetta's Bugti Stadium. The eighth season of the league will happen from February 13 to March 19. The tournament will now feature games in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Quetta. The Quetta Stadium hosted its last ODI in 1996. It was a three-wicket Pakistan victory over Zimbabwe. However, now Quetta which is Pakistan's least populous but largest by area province will play host to a high-profile cricket match. High-ranking PCB profiles stated their remarks on this auspicious occasion. They said...
Former captain Azhar Ali announces Test cricket retirement
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Former captain Azhar Ali announces Test cricket retirement

Azhar Ali who played with the Pakistan Cricket Team as a captain has announced retirement. Azhar Ali announced that he would stop playing Test cricket following the final Test match against England in Karachi. According to the PCB, Azhar Ali has 7,097 runs in 96 matches at an average of 42.49. Azhar Ali also served as Pakistan's captain for nine Test matches during two separate terms from 2016 to 2020.  Azhar Ali made the decision and announced his retirement at a press conference while appearing visibly dejected. He said that his heart and mind felt that this is the right time to call it a day after the final game. Moreover, he said that every kid wants to play for their country. However, it was an honor for him to captain Pakistan in both Tests and ODIs. But every beginning m...
Abrar Ahmed is the second Pakistani who took 10 wickets in his test debut
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Abrar Ahmed is the second Pakistani who took 10 wickets in his test debut

Abrar Ahmed is the newest enrollment to the Test Cricket Team of Pakistan. Abrar Ahmed is a 24-year-old mystery spinner. He announced his arrival at the Test level with a remarkable set of numbers on his debut. This was the only story in town at the end of a hectic opening day in Multan. Babar Azam stayed on the pitch and continuously defied Mark Wood’s deliveries.  Mark Wood’s fastest delivery of the day was at 97 mph. However, Babar Azam stood his ground delivering a commanding 61 not out. Pakistan had closed on 107 for 2 after 28 overs in response to England's absurd 281 all out after 51.4 overs.  Abrar Ahmad has officially entered his international cricket career with this England versus Pakistan match. Quite Shockingly, he was able to take a wicket at just his fifth b...
Youth sports leagues for cricket and football talent hunt launched by PM’s instructions
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Youth sports leagues for cricket and football talent hunt launched by PM’s instructions

The Prime Ministers' Youth Talent Hunt Program is an initiative for the promotion of sports. The program aims to encourage talent and help the nation win medals at major events such as Olympics, Commonwealth, and South Asian Games. The Youth talent program includes 12 different sports. These include sports such as badminton, boxing, cricket, football, handball, hockey, judo, squash, table tennis, and volleyball.  These sports are launched for both genders. However, The government has launched weightlifting and wrestling only for men. The government aims to find top talent in the first season of the Talent Hunt Youth Sports League. Bahre Karam is the director general of sports at the University of Peshawar along with Maria Samin Jan, who serves as the deputy director of sports and ...