Pakistan is hosting Zimbabwe for 3-match ODI as cricket resumed in the country for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic. The series which seemed to be a cakewalk for the Men in Green was surprisingly closer one than expected.&nbsp;

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Despite Pakistan's 26-run victory, a bizarre incident took place during the match. During 26th over in the first innings, Imam-ul-Haq was run-out in hilarious fashion.&nbsp;

Imam-ul-Haq and Haris Sohail were on the crease for Pakistan as Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza was bowling in the 26th over. Imam struck the ball towards the backward point to which the batsman at the non-striker's end (Sohail) ran towards Imam for a quick single. Imam too ran a few steps before realising that he can't complete the run.

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Imam chose to return to his crease, however, Sohail continued his run and soon both batsmen were seen running towards the same end.&nbsp;

The video of the run-out made some rounds on social media. Many compared it to Pakistan's previous goof-ups. &nbsp;

Pakistan managed to pose a good total of 281 runs by the end of the innings. In a reply, Zimbabwe's brave innings saw them close to the target and they were 26 runs short of the winning score.&nbsp;

Pakistan is hosting Zimbabwe for 3-match ODI as cricket resumed in the country for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic. The series which seemed to be a cakewalk for the Men in Green was surprisingly closer one than expected.

Pakistan is hosting Zimbabwe for 3-match ODI as cricket resumed in the country for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic. The series which seemed to be a cakewalk for the Men in Green was surprisingly closer one than expected. Also read: Will Rohit Sharma play in IPL 2020? BCCI official provides injury update Despite Pakistan's 26-run victory, a bizarre incident took place during the match. During 26th over in the first innings, Imam-ul-Haq was run-out in hilarious fashion. Imam-ul-Haq and Haris Sohail were on the crease for Pakistan as Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza was bowling in the 26th over. Imam struck the ball towards the backward point to which the batsman at the non-striker's end (Sohail) ran towards Imam for a quick single. Imam too ran a few steps before realising that he can't complete the run. pic.twitter.com/7jwEsDnzLZ — Sandybatsman (@sandybatsman) October 30, 2020 × Imam chose to return to his crease, however, Sohail continued his run and soon both batsmen were seen running towards the same end. The video of the run-out made some rounds on social media. Many compared it to Pakistan's previous goof-ups. Pakistan managed to pose a good total of 281 runs by the end of the innings. In a reply, Zimbabwe's brave innings saw them close to the target and they were 26 runs short of the winning score.

Watch: Pakistan's bizarre run-out against Zimbabwe goes viral

With international cricket gearing up for resumption, England is set to host Pakistan for three Tests and as many T20Is in August and September following their home Test series against West Indies in July. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that pacer Mohammad Amir and middle-order batsman Haris Sohail have pulled out of the England tour due to personal reasons.&nbsp;

While Amir has pulled out of the tour to be at the birth of his second child in August, Haris is set to miss the tour due to family reasons. The PCB further confirmed that it will send as many as 28 players for the tour supported by 14-member support staff for the three Tests and as many T20Is.&nbsp;

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The Pakistan&nbsp;squad for the England tour and series schedule will be announced soon.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, England will host the West Indies for three-match Test series starting July 8. The Men from the Caribbean have already reached Manchester, UK and will complete their quarantine in the bio-secure bubble. No Windies players or staff have been tested positive thus far with good signs blessing the tour.&nbsp;

Earlier, three West Indies players in Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo and Keemo Paul declined the invitation to be in the squad and travel for the England tour due to health fears. But with a strong squad, West Indies would be eying to replicate their campaign from the 2019 series where they victorious against the Englishmen.&nbsp;

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Whereas, for Pakistan, it would be interesting to see who make the cut in the 28-man squad after Younis Khan was appointed batting coach of the team for the England tour. Pakistan would be looking to make a mark when they visit England for the Test and T20I series in August-September. 
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With international cricket gearing up for resumption, England is set to host Pakistan for three Tests and as many T20Is in August and September following their home Test series against West Indies in July.

With international cricket gearing up for resumption, England is set to host Pakistan for three Tests and as many T20Is in August and September following their home Test series against West Indies in July. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that pacer Mohammad Amir and middle-order batsman Haris Sohail have pulled out of the England tour due to personal reasons. While Amir has pulled out of the tour to be at the birth of his second child in August, Haris is set to miss the tour due to family reasons. The PCB further confirmed that it will send as many as 28 players for the tour supported by 14-member support staff for the three Tests and as many T20Is. ALSO READ: Brijesh Patel: In empty stadiums, it hardly matters if IPL is held in India or overseas The Pakistan squad for the England tour and series schedule will be announced soon. Meanwhile, England will host the West Indies for three-match Test series starting July 8. The Men from the Caribbean have already reached Manchester, UK and will complete their quarantine in the bio-secure bubble. No Windies players or staff have been tested positive thus far with good signs blessing the tour. Earlier, three West Indies players in Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo and Keemo Paul declined the invitation to be in the squad and travel for the England tour due to health fears. But with a strong squad, West Indies would be eying to replicate their campaign from the 2019 series where they victorious against the Englishmen. ALSO READ: India's tour of Sri Lanka called off due to COVID-19 pandemic Whereas, for Pakistan, it would be interesting to see who make the cut in the 28-man squad after Younis Khan was appointed batting coach of the team for the England tour. Pakistan would be looking to make a mark when they visit England for the Test and T20I series in August-September.

England vs Pakistan: Mohammad Amir, Haris Sohail pull out of tour citing personal reasons

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-pakistans-shaheen-afridi-tears-through-new-zealand-top-order-230632&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiKl6yEho7jAhVGinAKHW24CYcQFjABegQIDhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Gsdoe9oOzCWZnfBnqCcPv">Pakistan </a>have spared no effort in their preparations to take on Afghanistan's spinners in Saturday's World Cup clash that could be crucial to their hopes of making the semi-finals, batsman Haris Sohail said on the eve of the contest.

Back-to-back wins against South Africa and New Zealand have given the former champions a chance of making the knockouts but they must beat Afghanistan and Bangladesh in their final two games and hope other results go their way to advance.

Sohail, who was dropped after their opening defeat by West Indies but returned to the side scoring 89 and 68 in the last two matches, said Pakistan had to keep a close eye on spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman who could hurt their chances.

"We've kept it very simple. We're going from match to match. They have quality spinners and we've seen a lot of videos and we've worked from them. And hopefully, we'll see a good match," Sohail told reporters.

Sohail scored only one run when <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-on-identical-1992-world-cup-path-after-beating-new-zealand-230750&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiKl6yEho7jAhVGinAKHW24CYcQFjACegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3hhfaaBh0Biiw4FwpQ8nDt">Pakistan </a>lost their warm-up match to Afghanistan last month, but the 30-year-old said he had no doubts about his ability on the big stage.

"From the last series against Australia I have been playing very well, and this time they've given me the different role... bat at four or five," Sohail added.

"I'm going with my plan and we have to assess the situation and I will play accordingly," he said.

Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-coach-phil-simmons-outburst-exposes-troubles-in-afghanistan-team-228705&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiliOiaho7jAhWMtY8KHekoDt8QFjAHegQIDBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1c1uAZ-3ynTPWg-1HEGYMJ">Afghanistan </a>skipper Gulbadin Naib said his team will fancy their chances on a Headingley wicket that could assist his spinners.

Afghanistan are looking to finish on a high after losing all their seven games.

"If you look at similar conditions, it is certainly in our favour, it's good for our spinners," he said.

"Sohail played really well in the last two games and Babar Azam too. Rashid is a different spinner, a different bowler to other spinners. So it's difficult to pick him," said Naib.

Pakistan have spared no effort in their preparations to take on Afghanistan's spinners in Saturday's World Cup clash that could be crucial to their hopes of making the semi-finals, batsman Haris Sohail said on the eve of the contest.

Pakistan have spared no effort in their preparations to take on Afghanistan's spinners in Saturday's World Cup clash that could be crucial to their hopes of making the semi-finals, batsman Haris Sohail said on the eve of the contest. Back-to-back wins against South Africa and New Zealand have given the former champions a chance of making the knockouts but they must beat Afghanistan and Bangladesh in their final two games and hope other results go their way to advance. Sohail, who was dropped after their opening defeat by West Indies but returned to the side scoring 89 and 68 in the last two matches, said Pakistan had to keep a close eye on spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman who could hurt their chances. "We've kept it very simple. We're going from match to match. They have quality spinners and we've seen a lot of videos and we've worked from them. And hopefully, we'll see a good match," Sohail told reporters. Sohail scored only one run when Pakistan lost their warm-up match to Afghanistan last month, but the 30-year-old said he had no doubts about his ability on the big stage. "From the last series against Australia I have been playing very well, and this time they've given me the different role... bat at four or five," Sohail added. "I'm going with my plan and we have to assess the situation and I will play accordingly," he said. Meanwhile, Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib said his team will fancy their chances on a Headingley wicket that could assist his spinners. Afghanistan are looking to finish on a high after losing all their seven games. "If you look at similar conditions, it is certainly in our favour, it's good for our spinners," he said. "Sohail played really well in the last two games and Babar Azam too. Rashid is a different spinner, a different bowler to other spinners. So it's difficult to pick him," said Naib.

World Cup: Pakistan keeping close eye on Afghanistan's spinners, says Haris Sohail

Pakistan's Haris Sohail struck his maiden test century as they ended the second day of the first test against Australia with a lead of 452 in Dubai on Monday.

Sohail and Asad Shafiq (80) put on 150 for the fifth wicket on a placid track at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as Australia's bowlers toiled in the intense heat.

Australia had delayed taking the new ball in their quest to generate some reverse swing and help their spinners but it did not really pay off.

Their quicks bowled tight overs in the first hour to stifle the Pakistan batsmen who had little difficulty in negotiating the spin of Nathan Lyon or Jon Holland.

Paceman Peter Siddle gave Australia an early breakthrough when he bowled nightwatchman Abbas for one with a hint of reverse swing.

Siddle was the pick of the Australian bowlers and ended with figures of 3-58 off 29 overs.

Sohail and Shafiq grafted through the afternoon session until Marnus Labuschagne`s occasional leg-break proved Shafiq's downfall as he edged to keeper Tim Paine.

Babar Azam was run out for four before Sahail's attempted cut off Nathan Lyon ended up in Paine's gloves.

Another run out resulted in the wicket of Safraz Ahmed (15) before the tourists wrapped up the tail and left their batsmen with an unenviable 13 overs to face after a long day in the field.

Australia openers Usman Khawaja (17) and Aaron Finch (13) negotiated that session well but there are signs the ball is beginning to turn which will encourage Pakistan`s trio of slow bowlers.

Pakistan's Haris Sohail struck his maiden test century as they ended the second day of the first test against Australia with a lead of 452 in Dubai on Monday. Sohail and Asad Shafiq (80) put on 150 for the fifth wicket on a placid track at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as Australia's bowlers toiled in the intense heat.

Pakistan's Haris Sohail struck his maiden test century as they ended the second day of the first test against Australia with a lead of 452 in Dubai on Monday. Sohail and Asad Shafiq (80) put on 150 for the fifth wicket on a placid track at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as Australia's bowlers toiled in the intense heat. Australia had delayed taking the new ball in their quest to generate some reverse swing and help their spinners but it did not really pay off. Their quicks bowled tight overs in the first hour to stifle the Pakistan batsmen who had little difficulty in negotiating the spin of Nathan Lyon or Jon Holland. Paceman Peter Siddle gave Australia an early breakthrough when he bowled nightwatchman Abbas for one with a hint of reverse swing. Siddle was the pick of the Australian bowlers and ended with figures of 3-58 off 29 overs. Sohail and Shafiq grafted through the afternoon session until Marnus Labuschagne`s occasional leg-break proved Shafiq's downfall as he edged to keeper Tim Paine. Babar Azam was run out for four before Sahail's attempted cut off Nathan Lyon ended up in Paine's gloves. Another run out resulted in the wicket of Safraz Ahmed (15) before the tourists wrapped up the tail and left their batsmen with an unenviable 13 overs to face after a long day in the field. Australia openers Usman Khawaja (17) and Aaron Finch (13) negotiated that session well but there are signs the ball is beginning to turn which will encourage Pakistan`s trio of slow bowlers.

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