<p>Former Pakistan pacer spearhead Shoaib Akhtar has been very vocal on Twitter, he has been involved in several light-hearted banters with various cricketers on the social media. This time he had a fun-conversation with former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mohammad Kaif tweeted a video of his son Kabir watching 2003 WC India vs Pakistan match footage where Kaif was seen stroking the ball to a boundary. The ball was bowled by Shoaib Akhtar.</p>

<p>Kaif tweeted: "Finally Kabir gets to relive that historic #INDvPAK game. But junior isn't too impressed with Papa, says hitting. @shoaib100mph. must be easy since there is pace in his bowling. Kids today I tell you...phew!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>To which Akhtar replied: "Toh phir @MohammadKaif match ho jaaye Kabir aur Mikael Ali Akhtar ka? He'll get his answers about Pace. Haha, Give him my love."</p>

<p>Akhtar's challenge was taken on a lighter note. Both Akhtar and Kaif have been spreading awareness regarding the coronavirus pandemic, urging their fans to stay at home and stay safe.&nbsp;</p>


Former Pakistan pacer spearhead Shoaib Akhtar has been very vocal on Twitter, he has been involved in several light-hearted banters with various cricketers on the social media.

Former Pakistan pacer spearhead Shoaib Akhtar has been very vocal on Twitter, he has been involved in several light-hearted banters with various cricketers on the social media. This time he had a fun-conversation with former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif. Mohammad Kaif tweeted a video of his son Kabir watching 2003 WC India vs Pakistan match footage where Kaif was seen stroking the ball to a boundary. The ball was bowled by Shoaib Akhtar. Kaif tweeted: "Finally Kabir gets to relive that historic #INDvPAK game. But junior isn't too impressed with Papa, says hitting. @shoaib100mph. must be easy since there is pace in his bowling. Kids today I tell you...phew!" To which Akhtar replied: "Toh phir @MohammadKaif match ho jaaye Kabir aur Mikael Ali Akhtar ka? He'll get his answers about Pace. Haha, Give him my love." Akhtar's challenge was taken on a lighter note. Both Akhtar and Kaif have been spreading awareness regarding the coronavirus pandemic, urging their fans to stay at home and stay safe.

Shoaib Akhtar 'challenges' Mohammad Kaif in a funny banter on Twitter

<p>According to former Pakistan pacer spearhead Shoaib Akhtar's latest tweet: "This coronavirus pandemic is going to leave more people bankrupt than dead."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shoaib-akhtar-blames-chinas-eating-habits-for-coronavirus-expresses-anger-at-putting-world-at-risk-286534">Shoaib Akhtar blames China's eating habits for coronavirus, expresses anger at putting 'world at risk'</a></p>

<p>Shoaib took to Twitter to share this prediction:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Akhtar might not be wrong in predicting this as the IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said: "It is clear that we have entered a recession that will be worse than in 2009 following the global financial crisis."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/clear-we-have-entered-recession-would-be-worse-than-2009-imf-289009">Clear we have entered recession, would be worse than 2009: IMF</a></p>

<p>Akhtar has been vocal on the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, Akhtar said in his YouTube video: "Request all my fans all across the globe. Coronavirus is a global crisis and we have to think as a global force, rise above religion. Lockdown is happening so that the virus does not spread. If you are doing interaction and meeting in places, it will not help. If you are hoarding things, please think about the daily wage workers. Stores are empty. What is the guarantee that you will live after three months? Think about the daily wage worker, how will he feed his family? Think about people, time to be a human, not Hindu, Muslim. People will have to help each other, collect funds. Stop Hoarding."</p>

<p>Akhtar even blamed China for their eating habits and blamed them for the global pandemic that threatens humanity. He said: "I don't understand if God has made halal animals, why are you eating haram. When God has given you so much livestock, why can't you eat that? Why do you have to eat bats, cats and dogs, drink their urine, their blood, and spread the virus in the entire world? I don`t understand, I'm really angry," Dawn.com quoted Akhtar as saying."I`m really angry. They've got the whole world at stake, these Chinese."</p>


According to former Pakistan pacer spearhead Shoaib Akhtar's latest tweet: "This coronavirus pandemic is going to leave more people bankrupt than dead." Also read: Shoaib Akhtar blames China's eating habits for coronavirus, expresses anger at putting 'world at risk' Shoaib took to Twitter to share this prediction: This Corona virus pandemic is going to leave more people bankrupt than dead.

According to former Pakistan pacer spearhead Shoaib Akhtar's latest tweet: "This coronavirus pandemic is going to leave more people bankrupt than dead." Also read: Shoaib Akhtar blames China's eating habits for coronavirus, expresses anger at putting 'world at risk' Shoaib took to Twitter to share this prediction: This Corona virus pandemic is going to leave more people bankrupt than dead. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 31, 2020 × Akhtar might not be wrong in predicting this as the IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said: "It is clear that we have entered a recession that will be worse than in 2009 following the global financial crisis." Also read: Clear we have entered recession, would be worse than 2009: IMF Akhtar has been vocal on the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, Akhtar said in his YouTube video: "Request all my fans all across the globe. Coronavirus is a global crisis and we have to think as a global force, rise above religion. Lockdown is happening so that the virus does not spread. If you are doing interaction and meeting in places, it will not help. If you are hoarding things, please think about the daily wage workers. Stores are empty. What is the guarantee that you will live after three months? Think about the daily wage worker, how will he feed his family? Think about people, time to be a human, not Hindu, Muslim. People will have to help each other, collect funds. Stop Hoarding." Akhtar even blamed China for their eating habits and blamed them for the global pandemic that threatens humanity. He said: "I don't understand if God has made halal animals, why are you eating haram. When God has given you so much livestock, why can't you eat that? Why do you have to eat bats, cats and dogs, drink their urine, their blood, and spread the virus in the entire world? I don`t understand, I'm really angry," Dawn.com quoted Akhtar as saying."I`m really angry. They've got the whole world at stake, these Chinese."

'Coronavirus going to leave more people bankrupt than dead', says Shoaib Akhtar

<p>Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has been pretty active on social media platforms. While he claims to be the fastest YouTuber to attain 2 million subscribers, Akhtar continues to grab the headlines with his controversial take on not only cricket but everything related to daily life. On Monday (March 16), Akhtar took to social media platform Twitter to post a controversial tweet on Kashmir amid the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>With the novel coronavirus spreading like a wildfire, many European countries are in a lockdown. Not only in Europe but in the entire world, people have been asked to maintain their personal hygiene and to socially distance themselves.</p>

<p>As many countries, worldwide, continues to be in lockdown, Akhtar on Monday posted an image where it was written: "Dear World, How is the lockdown? - Kashmir."</p>

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<p>As soon as Akhtar posted the controversial tweet, he was subject to widespread backlash from the netizens. While many slammed Akhtar for going overboard with his tweet, others said that he will lose all his Indian subscribers from his YouTube channel.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to Shoaib Akhtar's tweet:</strong></h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">India: Education<br />
Pakistan: Kashmir<br />
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India: Doctos, scientists<br />
Pakistan: Kashmir<br />
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India: Let's remove poverty<br />
Pakistan: Kashmir<br />
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India: Let's make toilets for poor<br />
Pakistan: Kashmir<br />
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India: 5 Trillion economy<br />
Pakistan: Kashmir<br />
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India: Let's fight coronavirus<br />
Pakistan: Kashmir</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Lagaye kya 'Phainta' ? <a href="https://t.co/7T1eRnKuir">pic.twitter.com/7T1eRnKuir</a></p>
— Sudhanshu (@heysudhanshu) <a href="https://twitter.com/heysudhanshu/status/1239468179232976901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2020</a></blockquote>
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— Jattu. (@ImJammy_12) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImJammy_12/status/1239480239601758208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2020</a></blockquote>
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— Sneha🇮🇳 (@Shinde25sneha) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shinde25sneha/status/1239479610523320320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">Yes ! <a href="https://t.co/iy8IXuqKjM">pic.twitter.com/iy8IXuqKjM</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) remains to be the only high-profile cricket tournament going around in the world. While almost every cricket board has suspended their respective leagues and tournaments, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has continued with the T20 tournament behind closed doors.</p>


Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has been pretty active on social media platforms. While he claims to be the fastest YouTuber to attain 2 million subscribers, Akhtar continues to grab the headlines with his controversial take on not only cricket but everything related to daily life.

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has been pretty active on social media platforms. While he claims to be the fastest YouTuber to attain 2 million subscribers, Akhtar continues to grab the headlines with his controversial take on not only cricket but everything related to daily life. On Monday (March 16), Akhtar took to social media platform Twitter to post a controversial tweet on Kashmir amid the coronavirus pandemic. With the novel coronavirus spreading like a wildfire, many European countries are in a lockdown. Not only in Europe but in the entire world, people have been asked to maintain their personal hygiene and to socially distance themselves. As many countries, worldwide, continues to be in lockdown, Akhtar on Monday posted an image where it was written: "Dear World, How is the lockdown? - Kashmir." pic.twitter.com/nCN6FZUUOH — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 16, 2020 × As soon as Akhtar posted the controversial tweet, he was subject to widespread backlash from the netizens. While many slammed Akhtar for going overboard with his tweet, others said that he will lose all his Indian subscribers from his YouTube channel. Here's how netizens reacted to Shoaib Akhtar's tweet: Gye saare Indian followers aaj — Pankaj Nautiyal (@NautiyalG___) March 16, 2020 × India: Education Pakistan: Kashmir India: Doctos, scientists Pakistan: Kashmir India: Let's remove poverty Pakistan: Kashmir India: Let's make toilets for poor Pakistan: Kashmir India: 5 Trillion economy Pakistan: Kashmir India: Let's fight coronavirus Pakistan: Kashmir — Andy 🇮🇳 (@C_Andy88029) March 16, 2020 × Lagaye kya 'Phainta' ? pic.twitter.com/7T1eRnKuir — Sudhanshu (@heysudhanshu) March 16, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/m5rIjgVtM3 — Jattu. (@ImJammy_12) March 16, 2020 × @shoaib100mph rn. - pic.twitter.com/6U8OrL9oXS — Sneha🇮🇳 (@Shinde25sneha) March 16, 2020 × Yes ! pic.twitter.com/iy8IXuqKjM — Dr. by chance not by choice (@coolchamp85) March 16, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/EjcxDTe2Jo — Thepostapocalypticscavenger (@vinnieMacJr) March 16, 2020 × Meanwhile, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) remains to be the only high-profile cricket tournament going around in the world. While almost every cricket board has suspended their respective leagues and tournaments, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has continued with the T20 tournament behind closed doors.

Shoaib Akhtar posts controversial tweet on Kashmir amid coronavirus pandemic, faces severe backlash from netizens

<p>Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has blamed China's eating habits for the global coronavirus outbreak and alleged that the Chinese had put the "world at stake".</p>

<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/coronavirus-pandemic-why-chinas-gigantic-healthcare-apparatus-failed-286174"><strong>Coronavirus pandemic: Why China’s gigantic healthcare apparatus failed</strong></a></p>

<p>"I don't understand if God has made halal animals, why are you eating haram. When God has given you so much livestock, why can't you eat that? Why do you have to eat bats, cats and dogs, drink their urine, their blood, and spread the virus in the entire world? I don`t understand, I'm really angry," Dawn.com quoted Akhtar as saying."I`m really angry. They've gotten the whole world at stake, these Chinese," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-fuels-debate-on-coronavirus-origin-links-us-army-to-outbreak-286138"><strong>China fuels debate on coronavirus origin, links US Army to outbreak</strong></a></p>

<p>He also expressed disappointment over the impact of COVID 19 on Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL).</p>

<p>On Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to suspend the IPL till April 15 as a precautionary measure in view of the coronavirus outbreak.</p>

<p>On March 13, Pakistan Cricket Board decided that the final leg matches of PSL will be played behind closed doors."The whole world is at risk. Overseas players are leaving PSL due to coronavirus. IPL has also been postponed till April 15, it will result in a huge loss," Akhtar, also known as Rawalpindi Express, said in a video posted on his Youtube channel."The economy, the tourism industry has been affected badly and people may incur losses because of coronavirus," he added.</p>

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<p>Akhtar also urged everyone to follow the necessary precautions and requested not to share any jokes on coronavirus.</p>

<p>"Don't joke around coronavirus in text messages. People have made a joke out of it, please don't do this and please wash hands before eating," said Akhtar.</p>


Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has blamed China's eating habits for the global coronavirus outbreak and alleged that the Chinese had put the "world at stake".

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has blamed China's eating habits for the global coronavirus outbreak and alleged that the Chinese had put the "world at stake". Also read: Coronavirus pandemic: Why China’s gigantic healthcare apparatus failed "I don't understand if God has made halal animals, why are you eating haram. When God has given you so much livestock, why can't you eat that? Why do you have to eat bats, cats and dogs, drink their urine, their blood, and spread the virus in the entire world? I don`t understand, I'm really angry," Dawn.com quoted Akhtar as saying."I`m really angry. They've gotten the whole world at stake, these Chinese," he added. Also read: China fuels debate on coronavirus origin, links US Army to outbreak He also expressed disappointment over the impact of COVID 19 on Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL). On Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to suspend the IPL till April 15 as a precautionary measure in view of the coronavirus outbreak. On March 13, Pakistan Cricket Board decided that the final leg matches of PSL will be played behind closed doors."The whole world is at risk. Overseas players are leaving PSL due to coronavirus. IPL has also been postponed till April 15, it will result in a huge loss," Akhtar, also known as Rawalpindi Express, said in a video posted on his Youtube channel."The economy, the tourism industry has been affected badly and people may incur losses because of coronavirus," he added. × Akhtar also urged everyone to follow the necessary precautions and requested not to share any jokes on coronavirus. "Don't joke around coronavirus in text messages. People have made a joke out of it, please don't do this and please wash hands before eating," said Akhtar.

Shoaib Akhtar blames China's eating habits for coronavirus, expresses anger at putting 'world at risk'

<p>Shoaib Akhtar, former Pakistani speedster who has gained massive popularity on Youtube for his blunt and straight forward nature is back in the news after his new video.</p>

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<p>The former Pakistani pace spearhead took a dig at India's batting legend Virendra Sehwag. Sehwag passed comment on Shoaib back in 2016, where he said: "Shoaib Akhtar's become a good friend of ours as he needs business in India so he has to praise us. If you look at any Shoaib Akhtar interview, you'll notice he's saying so many things in praise of India which he would not have said in his playing days,".</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shoaib-akhtar-says-he-stands-by-his-statement-on-danish-kaneria-270840">Shoaib Akhtar says remarks on Danish Kaneria&nbsp;taken out of context</a></p>

<p>The world's fastest bowler, in a friendly tone, replied: "I have more money than you have hair on your head."</p>

<p>Akhtar, as the videos' title, suggested, aimed to clear all the 'misconceptions' against him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shoaib Akhtar has been criticized by some of his native fans when he appreciates the Indian Cricket team and the Indian skipper Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To which, the 44-year-old replied: "Just tell me one Pakistan YouTuber who does not praise India when their team does well. Ramiz Raja, Shahid Afridi all praise the Indian side when they do well. Tell me one thing, isn't it right that the Men in Blue are the number one side in the world, isn't it right that Kohli is the number one batsman in the world,".</p>

<p>Shoaib Akhtar had also created a stir in the cricketing world after his claims on Danish Kaneria being mistreated for just being Hindu. He stood up against the atrocities committed on Danish Kaneria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has a popular Youtube channel, he claims it to be the only channel fastest to get two million subscribers.</p>


Shoaib Akhtar, former Pakistani speedster who has gained massive popularity on Youtube for his blunt and straight forward nature is back in the news after his new video.

Shoaib Akhtar, former Pakistani speedster who has gained massive popularity on Youtube for his blunt and straight forward nature is back in the news after his new video. I welcome my haters with an open arm and big heart🤗 🙏.. pic.twitter.com/G2duZePKz7 — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) January 22, 2020 × The former Pakistani pace spearhead took a dig at India's batting legend Virendra Sehwag. Sehwag passed comment on Shoaib back in 2016, where he said: "Shoaib Akhtar's become a good friend of ours as he needs business in India so he has to praise us. If you look at any Shoaib Akhtar interview, you'll notice he's saying so many things in praise of India which he would not have said in his playing days,". Also read: Shoaib Akhtar says remarks on Danish Kaneria taken out of context The world's fastest bowler, in a friendly tone, replied: "I have more money than you have hair on your head." Akhtar, as the videos' title, suggested, aimed to clear all the 'misconceptions' against him. × Shoaib Akhtar has been criticized by some of his native fans when he appreciates the Indian Cricket team and the Indian skipper Virat Kohli. To which, the 44-year-old replied: "Just tell me one Pakistan YouTuber who does not praise India when their team does well. Ramiz Raja, Shahid Afridi all praise the Indian side when they do well. Tell me one thing, isn't it right that the Men in Blue are the number one side in the world, isn't it right that Kohli is the number one batsman in the world,". Shoaib Akhtar had also created a stir in the cricketing world after his claims on Danish Kaneria being mistreated for just being Hindu. He stood up against the atrocities committed on Danish Kaneria. He has a popular Youtube channel, he claims it to be the only channel fastest to get two million subscribers.

Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar takes jibe at Virender Sehwag

<p>Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said that his remarks on ex-teammate Danish Kaneria that he was discriminated for being a Hindu were taken out of context.</p>

<p>Akhtar, however, said that he stood by his statement and added, it was only one or two players who discriminated against Kaneria, not the whole Pakistan team.</p>

<p>Akhtar earlier said that a few Pakistani cricketers were reluctant to even eat with him because he was a Hindu.</p>

<p>Speaking on a cricket show Shoaib Akhtar revealed how Pakistan players mistreated Kaneria, the former leg spinner, for being a Hindu.</p>

<p>Akhtar said that the spinner was never given due credit for his performances and that he was constantly humiliated by his teammates.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Danish Kaneria confirmed Shoaib Akhtar's allegations and said that he was humiliated for being a Hindu.</p>

<p>''Whatever Shoaib Akhtar has said is absolutely true, I was humiliated by my teammates...I was scared to reveal names earlier but I am ready to reveal names now,'' he was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>Kaneria is among a few Hindu cricketers to play for Pakistan's international cricket.</p>

<p>He played 61 test matches for the country before being banned by International Cricket Council (ICC) for his alleged role in spot-fixing.</p>

<p>Kaneria is fourth on the list of bowlers with most Test wickets for Pakistan behind only fast bowlers Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and former captain and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.</p>


Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said that his remarks on ex-teammate Danish Kaneria that he was discriminated for being a Hindu were taken out of context.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said that his remarks on ex-teammate Danish Kaneria that he was discriminated for being a Hindu were taken out of context. Akhtar, however, said that he stood by his statement and added, it was only one or two players who discriminated against Kaneria, not the whole Pakistan team. Akhtar earlier said that a few Pakistani cricketers were reluctant to even eat with him because he was a Hindu. Speaking on a cricket show Shoaib Akhtar revealed how Pakistan players mistreated Kaneria, the former leg spinner, for being a Hindu. Akhtar said that the spinner was never given due credit for his performances and that he was constantly humiliated by his teammates. Meanwhile, Danish Kaneria confirmed Shoaib Akhtar's allegations and said that he was humiliated for being a Hindu. ''Whatever Shoaib Akhtar has said is absolutely true, I was humiliated by my teammates...I was scared to reveal names earlier but I am ready to reveal names now,'' he was quoted as saying. Kaneria is among a few Hindu cricketers to play for Pakistan's international cricket. He played 61 test matches for the country before being banned by International Cricket Council (ICC) for his alleged role in spot-fixing. Kaneria is fourth on the list of bowlers with most Test wickets for Pakistan behind only fast bowlers Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and former captain and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Shoaib Akhtar says remarks on Danish Kaneria taken out of context

<p>Legendary pace bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-former-pakistan-pacer-shoaib-akhtar-calls-sarfaraz-ahmed-fat-and-unfit-223491">Shoaib Akhtar</a> has alleged that the Pakistan team treated former leg-spin bowler Danish Kaneria badly because of his faith.</p>

<p>Shoaib Akhtar alleged that his teammate Danish Kaneria faced discrimination at the hands of a few Pakistani cricketers since he was a Hindu.</p>

<p>The team members were reluctant to even eat with him because he was a Hindu, he alleged during a cricket show.</p>

<p>Akhtar added that the Pakistan spinner was never given due credit for his performances and that he was constantly humiliated by his teammates.</p>

<p>"In my career, I fought with two people in the team when they started talking on regionalism. Things like 'who is from Karachi, Punjab or Peshawar', that used to&nbsp;infuriate me," Shoaib said during the show.</p>

<p>"So what if someone is a Hindu, he is doing well for the team. The same Hindu won the Test for us against England. If he is taking a bagful of wickets for Pakistan, he should play. We could not have won the series without Kaneria's effort but not many gave him credit for that," the former Pakistan pace bowler added.</p>

<p>Kaneria played in 61 Test matches for the country but was later banned by the ICC for his alleged role in spot-fixing.</p>

<p>Danish Kaneria is fourth on the list of bowlers with most Test wickets for Pakistan behind other fast bowling legends Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Imran Khan, the current prime minister of the country.</p>


Legendary pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar has alleged that the Pakistan team treated former leg-spin bowler Danish Kaneria badly because of his faith. Shoaib Akhtar alleged that his teammate Danish Kaneria faced discrimination at the hands of a few Pakistani cricketers since he was a Hindu.

Legendary pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar has alleged that the Pakistan team treated former leg-spin bowler Danish Kaneria badly because of his faith. Shoaib Akhtar alleged that his teammate Danish Kaneria faced discrimination at the hands of a few Pakistani cricketers since he was a Hindu. The team members were reluctant to even eat with him because he was a Hindu, he alleged during a cricket show. Akhtar added that the Pakistan spinner was never given due credit for his performances and that he was constantly humiliated by his teammates. "In my career, I fought with two people in the team when they started talking on regionalism. Things like 'who is from Karachi, Punjab or Peshawar', that used to infuriate me," Shoaib said during the show. "So what if someone is a Hindu, he is doing well for the team. The same Hindu won the Test for us against England. If he is taking a bagful of wickets for Pakistan, he should play. We could not have won the series without Kaneria's effort but not many gave him credit for that," the former Pakistan pace bowler added. Kaneria played in 61 Test matches for the country but was later banned by the ICC for his alleged role in spot-fixing. Danish Kaneria is fourth on the list of bowlers with most Test wickets for Pakistan behind other fast bowling legends Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Imran Khan, the current prime minister of the country.

Danish Kaneria was mistreated in Pakistan team for being a Hindu, alleges Shoaib Akhtar

<p>After Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/danish-kaneria-was-mistreated-in-pakistan-team-for-being-a-hindu-alleges-shoaib-akhtar-270460">alleged that Danish Kaneria</a> was discriminated against in the Pakistan team for being a Hindu, the leg spinner speaking exclusively to WION said that former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq,&nbsp;Mohammad Yousuf and Yunus Khan supported him.</p>

<p>"I will reveal the names in the coming days," he asserted. Kaneria told WION that he would present a clear picture about the alleged discrimination and would be releasing a video through his YouTube channel.</p>

<p>Akhtar speaking to a local channel had said that Pakistan team members allegedly were even reluctant to eat with Kaneria.</p>

<p>"I tell God all the time that I went against the odds and played for the Pakistan team," Kaneria said, adding, "I am a proud Hindu and I am proud of my dharma."</p>

<p>"Mohammad Yousuf and Yunus Khan both supported me. Shoaib Akhtar they all have supported me," the former leg spinner told WION. Akhtar had told the television channel that the Pakistan spinner was never given due credit for his performances and that he was constantly humiliated by his teammates.</p>

<p>Kaneria played in 61 Test matches for the country but was later banned by the ICC for his alleged role in spot-fixing.</p>

<p>Danish Kaneria is fourth on the list of bowlers with most Test wickets for Pakistan behind other fast bowling legends Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Imran Khan, the current prime minister of the country.<br />
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After Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar alleged that Danish Kaneria was discriminated against in the Pakistan team for being a Hindu, the leg spinner speaking exclusively to WION said that former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf and Yunus Khan supported him.

After Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar alleged that Danish Kaneria was discriminated against in the Pakistan team for being a Hindu, the leg spinner speaking exclusively to WION said that former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf and Yunus Khan supported him. "I will reveal the names in the coming days," he asserted. Kaneria told WION that he would present a clear picture about the alleged discrimination and would be releasing a video through his YouTube channel. Akhtar speaking to a local channel had said that Pakistan team members allegedly were even reluctant to eat with Kaneria. "I tell God all the time that I went against the odds and played for the Pakistan team," Kaneria said, adding, "I am a proud Hindu and I am proud of my dharma." "Mohammad Yousuf and Yunus Khan both supported me. Shoaib Akhtar they all have supported me," the former leg spinner told WION. Akhtar had told the television channel that the Pakistan spinner was never given due credit for his performances and that he was constantly humiliated by his teammates. Kaneria played in 61 Test matches for the country but was later banned by the ICC for his alleged role in spot-fixing. Danish Kaneria is fourth on the list of bowlers with most Test wickets for Pakistan behind other fast bowling legends Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Imran Khan, the current prime minister of the country.

I am a proud Hindu, says Kaneria to WION on religious discrimination in Pak team

<p>Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar criticised England pacer Jofra Archer for not checking up on Australian batsman Steve Smith after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australias-steve-smith-retires-hurt-after-being-hit-by-jofra-archer-bouncer-243695">striking him on the neck by a bouncer</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Bouncers are a part &amp; parcel of the game but whenever a bowler hits a batsman on the head and he falls, courtesy requires that the bowler must go &amp; check on him. It was not nice of Archer to just walk away while Smith was in pain. I was always the first one to run to the batsman," Akhtar tweeted on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Smith had to deal with two blows on day four of the second Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground. Firstly he was struck on the elbow by Archer and soon after he received a striking blow on the neck by a bouncer bowled by the pacer and he immediately went down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Physios from both England and Australia attended Smith, but the batsman had to leave the park in order to have a concussion test. A little while later, the batsman made his way back to the crease, but a section of England crowd was seen booing the player.</p>

<p>Smith went on to play a knock of 92 runs against England in the first innings of the second Test match.</p>

<p>The right-handed batsman has been in a rich vein of form as he struck centuries in both innings of the first Test match. He became only the fifth Australian to score centuries in both innings of Ashes Test.</p>

<p>He also surpassed Indian skipper Virat Kohli to become the second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries.</p>

<p>Ever since, Australia landed in Australia to play the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and Ashes, Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have been subjected to boos from the England crowd.</p>

<p>The trio was involved in a ball-tampering scandal against South Africa in 2018 and this resulted in the players getting suspended for one year.</p>

<p>In the ongoing second Test of the Ashes, England will resume day five at 96/4 with a lead of 104 in the second innings.</p>


Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar criticised England pacer Jofra Archer for not checking up on Australian batsman Steve Smith after striking him on the neck by a bouncer.

Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar criticised England pacer Jofra Archer for not checking up on Australian batsman Steve Smith after striking him on the neck by a bouncer. "Bouncers are a part & parcel of the game but whenever a bowler hits a batsman on the head and he falls, courtesy requires that the bowler must go & check on him. It was not nice of Archer to just walk away while Smith was in pain. I was always the first one to run to the batsman," Akhtar tweeted on Sunday. Smith had to deal with two blows on day four of the second Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground. Firstly he was struck on the elbow by Archer and soon after he received a striking blow on the neck by a bouncer bowled by the pacer and he immediately went down. Physios from both England and Australia attended Smith, but the batsman had to leave the park in order to have a concussion test. A little while later, the batsman made his way back to the crease, but a section of England crowd was seen booing the player. Smith went on to play a knock of 92 runs against England in the first innings of the second Test match. The right-handed batsman has been in a rich vein of form as he struck centuries in both innings of the first Test match. He became only the fifth Australian to score centuries in both innings of Ashes Test. He also surpassed Indian skipper Virat Kohli to become the second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries. Ever since, Australia landed in Australia to play the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and Ashes, Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have been subjected to boos from the England crowd. The trio was involved in a ball-tampering scandal against South Africa in 2018 and this resulted in the players getting suspended for one year. In the ongoing second Test of the Ashes, England will resume day five at 96/4 with a lead of 104 in the second innings.

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Jofra Archer for not checking up on Steve Smith

<p>Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/where-is-rohit-sharma-fans-unhappy-over-virat-kohlis-latest-post-240192">Virat Kohli</a> should continue as India's captain and said that it will be foolish to remove him from the position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Rohit Sharma — India's vice-captain — unfollowed Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma on Instagram, rumours started pouring in about rift between both the batsmen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think Kohli should not be removed from captaincy because a lot has been invested into him. He has been leading the sides for the past three-four years now," said Akhtar in a video posted on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have no doubts that Rohit is a good captain and he has done a good job in IPL but I think an investment has been made and that investment can be made better with a slight tweak. Virat Kohli is a sensible choice to carry on. I think it will be foolish to remove Kohli from captaincy," the former speedster said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is a talk going on in India that the team is divided into groups because of the reported rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. I guess Rohit wants to become the captain and Virat is coming in his way but I don't think these rumours are true," Akhtar added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akhtar also said that Virat needs a better coach and selection committee to improve.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"All he needs is a better coach and a better selection committee and he will improve. He will be a sensible choice once he gets the required support staff from the BCCI."</p>


Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes that Virat Kohli should continue as India's captain and said that it will be foolish to remove him from the position.

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes that Virat Kohli should continue as India's captain and said that it will be foolish to remove him from the position. After Rohit Sharma — India's vice-captain — unfollowed Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma on Instagram, rumours started pouring in about rift between both the batsmen. "I think Kohli should not be removed from captaincy because a lot has been invested into him. He has been leading the sides for the past three-four years now," said Akhtar in a video posted on his YouTube channel. "I have no doubts that Rohit is a good captain and he has done a good job in IPL but I think an investment has been made and that investment can be made better with a slight tweak. Virat Kohli is a sensible choice to carry on. I think it will be foolish to remove Kohli from captaincy," the former speedster said. "There is a talk going on in India that the team is divided into groups because of the reported rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. I guess Rohit wants to become the captain and Virat is coming in his way but I don't think these rumours are true," Akhtar added. Akhtar also said that Virat needs a better coach and selection committee to improve. Watch the video: × "All he needs is a better coach and a better selection committee and he will improve. He will be a sensible choice once he gets the required support staff from the BCCI."

Virat Kohli should not be removed from captaincy, he needs better coach, says Shoaib Akhtar

<p>Former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar said that for the first time since Indo-Pak Partition, his country supported India in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eoin Morgan-led England reignited their World Cup campaign after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-england-end-indias-unbeaten-run-to-revive-semis-hopes-231858">defeating India 31 runs</a> and they toppled Pakistan to regain their fourth position in the points table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The result of the match had the potential of changing other teams' fortune in the World Cup as Bangladesh and Pakistan are also bidding to enter the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India had five wickets in hands, so I thought they will take chances but they did not. I think India played very slow there. Anyways, it was our desire as Pakistanis and we were supporting India for the first time since partition, but India were unable to win and whosoever had performed from the Indian side, he would have become our hero as well," Akhtar said in a YouTube video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli too expressed his thoughts on the support Team India is getting from Pakistan during the&nbsp;England clash. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli said, "To be honest I haven't seen what's been happening outside. But I do believe the Pakistani fans will be supporting us, which is a rare thing (smiles)."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opting to bat first, England posted a commanding total of 337 which they defended easily to secure a much-needed victory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (102) scored a brilliant century and Kohli scored 66 which was not enough for the Indian side to chase the target.</p>

<p>India's middle order yet again came under immense criticism following their defeat. MS Dhoni was again criticised for his slow-paced inning as he scored 42 runs off 31 deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although his strike rate was above hundred, it was not enough to help India chase the mammoth target set by the hosts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akhtar also opined that India's middle order is a concern for the team.</p>

<p>"Now India will have to think about their middle order as they are getting exposed again and again. They are unable to score there and it will be a worrying point for India in the coming days," he said.&nbsp;</p>


Former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar said that for the first time since Indo-Pak Partition, his country supported India in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston.

Former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar said that for the first time since Indo-Pak Partition, his country supported India in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston. Eoin Morgan-led England reignited their World Cup campaign after defeating India 31 runs and they toppled Pakistan to regain their fourth position in the points table. The result of the match had the potential of changing other teams' fortune in the World Cup as Bangladesh and Pakistan are also bidding to enter the semi-finals. "India had five wickets in hands, so I thought they will take chances but they did not. I think India played very slow there. Anyways, it was our desire as Pakistanis and we were supporting India for the first time since partition, but India were unable to win and whosoever had performed from the Indian side, he would have become our hero as well," Akhtar said in a YouTube video. Indian skipper Virat Kohli too expressed his thoughts on the support Team India is getting from Pakistan during the England clash. Kohli said, "To be honest I haven't seen what's been happening outside. But I do believe the Pakistani fans will be supporting us, which is a rare thing (smiles)." Opting to bat first, England posted a commanding total of 337 which they defended easily to secure a much-needed victory. Rohit Sharma (102) scored a brilliant century and Kohli scored 66 which was not enough for the Indian side to chase the target. India's middle order yet again came under immense criticism following their defeat. MS Dhoni was again criticised for his slow-paced inning as he scored 42 runs off 31 deliveries. Although his strike rate was above hundred, it was not enough to help India chase the mammoth target set by the hosts. Akhtar also opined that India's middle order is a concern for the team. "Now India will have to think about their middle order as they are getting exposed again and again. They are unable to score there and it will be a worrying point for India in the coming days," he said.

Pakistan supported India for first time since Partition: Shoaib Akhtar

<p>Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar shared his opinion after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-2-pakistan-vs-west-indies-223120">West Indies defeated Pakistan by seven wickets</a> in their campaign opener of Cricket World Cup 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After hostile fast bowling by the West Indies, Pakistan slump to just 105 in a mere 21.4 overs at Trent Bridge on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was their second-lowest World Cup total since a paltry 74 against England at Adelaide in 1992, the year Imran Khan's team went on to lift their only 50-overs crown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>West Indies achieved the target in 13.4 overs with the help of Chris Gayle's 34-ball 50 which included six fours and three sixes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the former pacer&nbsp;Shoaib Akhtar&nbsp;shared a video criticising the performance of Pakistani players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that the players played "cowardly" against West Indies and they looked&nbsp;uninterested and divided.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further added that the performance was disappointing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Rawalpindi Express gave a special mention to the skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed's&nbsp;fitness&nbsp;and especially pointed out his belly fat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shoaib said, "When Sarfaraz Ahmed came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. He's the first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across and he's struggling with wicket-keeping."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He requested the team to be more focused and wished them good luck for the upcoming matches.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although,&nbsp;Shoaib Akhtar was impressed by Mohammad Amir, who took&nbsp;three wickets for just 26 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan next play England at Trent Bridge on Monday.&nbsp;</p>


Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar shared his opinion after West Indies defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their campaign opener of Cricket World Cup 2019.

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar shared his opinion after West Indies defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their campaign opener of Cricket World Cup 2019. After hostile fast bowling by the West Indies, Pakistan slump to just 105 in a mere 21.4 overs at Trent Bridge on Friday. It was their second-lowest World Cup total since a paltry 74 against England at Adelaide in 1992, the year Imran Khan's team went on to lift their only 50-overs crown. West Indies achieved the target in 13.4 overs with the help of Chris Gayle's 34-ball 50 which included six fours and three sixes. Now, the former pacer Shoaib Akhtar shared a video criticising the performance of Pakistani players. He said that the players played "cowardly" against West Indies and they looked uninterested and divided. He further added that the performance was disappointing. The Rawalpindi Express gave a special mention to the skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed's fitness and especially pointed out his belly fat. Shoaib said, "When Sarfaraz Ahmed came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. He's the first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across and he's struggling with wicket-keeping." He requested the team to be more focused and wished them good luck for the upcoming matches. Watch his reaction: It's a disappointing performance of Team Pakistan, let's not disheart them more and back them uphttps://t.co/8cFvg7YqwK — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 31, 2019 × Although, Shoaib Akhtar was impressed by Mohammad Amir, who took three wickets for just 26 runs. Pakistan next play England at Trent Bridge on Monday.

Watch: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar calls Sarfaraz Ahmed 'fat and unfit'

<p>Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has stated that former pacer Shoaib Akhtar is making a personal attack by criticising him following his suspension for hurling racial remarks at South African fast bowler&nbsp;Andile Phehlukwayo during their second ODI in Durban, last week.</p>

<p>The 31-year-old further stated that he has <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-captain-sarfraz-ahmed-accepts-mistake-says-have-learnt-lesson-193764">accepted his mistake</a> and is now looking forward to improving his performance.“He [Shoaib Akhtar] is attacking me personally not criticising,” Geo TV quoted Sarfaraz, as saying.</p>

<p>“I accepted my mistake and received the punishment. I want to thank PCB for handling this case and fulfilling requirements. I will improve myself and my performance in the future and I thank my supporters for their backing,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akhtar had, reportedly, said that with four-match suspension for the incident, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pcb-says-its-disappointed-at-icc-decision-to-suspend-sarfraz-ahmed-for-4-matches-193287">Sarfaraz has gotten off easily</a>.</p>

<p>The right-arm bowler had also criticised the captain’s remarks saying that such comments are not acceptable in Pakistan.“This [Sarafaz incident] is not acceptable as a Pakistani. In my opinion he [Sarfaraz] did this in the heat of the moment. I think he should apologize publically,” Akhtar had said in a Twitter video.</p>

<p>When quizzed about the decision of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to call him back to the country, the wicket-keeper batsman said that there is nothing surprising about it as he has been playing cricket for past five months and that he would now take some rest.</p>

<p>“I don`t see anything in it as I was playing cricket for the last five months. I will rest and then play Pakistan Super League,” he said.</p>

<p>Sarfaraz was handed over a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-cricket-captain-sarfraz-ahmed-gets-4-match-suspension-over-racist-remark-by-icc-193139">four-match suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC)</a> for breaching their anti-racism code.</p>

<p>He was picked up by the stump mic saying, "Hey black [man], where is your mother sitting? What prayer did you get her to say for you today?" (Abay kaalay, teri ammi aaj kahan baitheen hain? Kya parhwa ke aya hai aaj tu?).As the issue raked up, the batsman had apologised personally to Phehlukwayo and had also issued a public apology.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has stated that former pacer Shoaib Akhtar is making a personal attack by criticising him following his suspension for hurling racial remarks at South African fast bowler Andile Phehlukwayo during their second ODI in Durban, last week.

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has stated that former pacer Shoaib Akhtar is making a personal attack by criticising him following his suspension for hurling racial remarks at South African fast bowler Andile Phehlukwayo during their second ODI in Durban, last week. The 31-year-old further stated that he has accepted his mistake and is now looking forward to improving his performance.“He [Shoaib Akhtar] is attacking me personally not criticising,” Geo TV quoted Sarfaraz, as saying. “I accepted my mistake and received the punishment. I want to thank PCB for handling this case and fulfilling requirements. I will improve myself and my performance in the future and I thank my supporters for their backing,” he added. Akhtar had, reportedly, said that with four-match suspension for the incident, Sarfaraz has gotten off easily. The right-arm bowler had also criticised the captain’s remarks saying that such comments are not acceptable in Pakistan.“This [Sarafaz incident] is not acceptable as a Pakistani. In my opinion he [Sarfaraz] did this in the heat of the moment. I think he should apologize publically,” Akhtar had said in a Twitter video. When quizzed about the decision of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to call him back to the country, the wicket-keeper batsman said that there is nothing surprising about it as he has been playing cricket for past five months and that he would now take some rest. “I don`t see anything in it as I was playing cricket for the last five months. I will rest and then play Pakistan Super League,” he said. Sarfaraz was handed over a four-match suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching their anti-racism code. He was picked up by the stump mic saying, "Hey black [man], where is your mother sitting? What prayer did you get her to say for you today?" (Abay kaalay, teri ammi aaj kahan baitheen hain? Kya parhwa ke aya hai aaj tu?).As the issue raked up, the batsman had apologised personally to Phehlukwayo and had also issued a public apology.

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Shoaib Akhtar making personal attacks on me

<p>Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's has been in tremendous form lately. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-becomes-first-indian-batsman-to-score-3-consecutive-centuries-173880">After slamming his 38th ODI ton, yesterday, against West Indies</a>, Kohli became the only Indian batsman to score three centuries in a row.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While many in the cricket fraternity have been praising Kohli for his splendid performance, former Pakistan Cricket Team pacer&nbsp;Shoaib Akhtar skipper has set him a new challenge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Praising Kohli's three tons in a row, Akhtar said he wants the Indian skipper to cross the 120 hundred-mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar (100) holds the record of a century of centuries in all the three formats of the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given Virat Kohli's form with the bat and his age, it seems reaching the 120+ centuries is not at all an unachievable target for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli is something else man with three ODI hundreds in a row, the first India batsman to achieve that .. what a great run machine he is ..Keep it up cross 120 hundred mark as I set up for you", Shoaib Akhtar posted on his official Twitter account.</p>

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Virat Kohli is something else man with three ODI hundreds in a row, the first India batsman to achieve that .. what a great run machine he is ..<br />
Keep it up cross 120 hundred mark as I set up for you ..</p>
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<p>Kohli currently has 24 Test centuries and 38 ODI tons to his name. On the list of overall batsmen with the most hundreds in their career, Kohli occupies the fourth spot with 62 hundreds.</p>


Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's has been in tremendous form lately. After slamming his 38th ODI ton, yesterday, against West Indies, Kohli became the only Indian batsman to score three centuries in a row.

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's has been in tremendous form lately. After slamming his 38th ODI ton, yesterday, against West Indies, Kohli became the only Indian batsman to score three centuries in a row. While many in the cricket fraternity have been praising Kohli for his splendid performance, former Pakistan Cricket Team pacer Shoaib Akhtar skipper has set him a new challenge. Praising Kohli's three tons in a row, Akhtar said he wants the Indian skipper to cross the 120 hundred-mark. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar (100) holds the record of a century of centuries in all the three formats of the game. Given Virat Kohli's form with the bat and his age, it seems reaching the 120+ centuries is not at all an unachievable target for him. "Virat Kohli is something else man with three ODI hundreds in a row, the first India batsman to achieve that .. what a great run machine he is ..Keep it up cross 120 hundred mark as I set up for you", Shoaib Akhtar posted on his official Twitter account. Guwahati. Visakhapatnam. Pune. Virat Kohli is something else man with three ODI hundreds in a row, the first India batsman to achieve that .. what a great run machine he is .. Keep it up cross 120 hundred mark as I set up for you .. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 27, 2018 × Kohli currently has 24 Test centuries and 38 ODI tons to his name. On the list of overall batsmen with the most hundreds in their career, Kohli occupies the fourth spot with 62 hundreds.

After 38th ODI ton, Virat Kohli gets new batting target from Shoaib Akhtar

<p>Pakistan's veteran cricketer Mohammad Hafeez slammed a ton against Australia in the first day of opening Test in Dubai to mark a stunning return to the Test format after a gap of two years.</p>

<p>Hafeez played a 126-run knock, which included 15 fours, before losing his wicket to Australia's medium pacer Peter Siddle. He put on a solid 205-run opening stand with Imam-ul-Haq who made a career-best 76.</p>

<p>The 37-year-old took to Twitter to celebrate his century, he wrote, "ALLAH is the best PLANNER."</p>

<p>While addressing the media he revealed his wife had persuaded him not to quit the sport.</p>

<p>He also mentioned that legendary Shoaib Akhtar too stepped in to persuade him he still had a role to play.</p>

<p>"I could have taken a drastic step but I was stopped by my wife and then Shoaib Akhtar phoned me as well."</p>

<p>"I was mentally disturbed after being dropped from the Asia Cup team," said Hafeez of last month's axing from the one-day side.</p>

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<p>Hafeez was dropped from the Test side after faring poorly in the first three matches of Pakistan's series in England two years ago.</p>

<p>Hafeez, who also did not play in any of the five one-day internationals in Zimbabwe in July despite being in the squad, hailed his teammates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I could have been doing something else (had I retired)," said Hafeez.</p>

<p>"But probably this was the place where I had to stage a comeback. When I came back in the team all the players welcomed me and gave me confidence and that increased my inner energy."</p>

<p>"I am very happy after this hundred. I tried my level best in the last couple of years to get back into this format and I am so happy to get a chance after a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I had no fear at all. I really backed myself and I knew that whenever it is the right time I will perform."</p>


Pakistan's veteran cricketer Mohammad Hafeez slammed a ton against Australia in the first day of opening Test in Dubai to mark a stunning return to the Test format after a gap of two years.

Pakistan's veteran cricketer Mohammad Hafeez slammed a ton against Australia in the first day of opening Test in Dubai to mark a stunning return to the Test format after a gap of two years. Hafeez played a 126-run knock, which included 15 fours, before losing his wicket to Australia's medium pacer Peter Siddle. He put on a solid 205-run opening stand with Imam-ul-Haq who made a career-best 76. The 37-year-old took to Twitter to celebrate his century, he wrote, "ALLAH is the best PLANNER." While addressing the media he revealed his wife had persuaded him not to quit the sport. He also mentioned that legendary Shoaib Akhtar too stepped in to persuade him he still had a role to play. "I could have taken a drastic step but I was stopped by my wife and then Shoaib Akhtar phoned me as well." "I was mentally disturbed after being dropped from the Asia Cup team," said Hafeez of last month's axing from the one-day side. Alham du Lillah 🤲🏼 , ALLAH is the best PLANNER pic.twitter.com/HwcPnsp8sc — Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 7, 2018 × Hafeez was dropped from the Test side after faring poorly in the first three matches of Pakistan's series in England two years ago. Hafeez, who also did not play in any of the five one-day internationals in Zimbabwe in July despite being in the squad, hailed his teammates. "I could have been doing something else (had I retired)," said Hafeez. "But probably this was the place where I had to stage a comeback. When I came back in the team all the players welcomed me and gave me confidence and that increased my inner energy." "I am very happy after this hundred. I tried my level best in the last couple of years to get back into this format and I am so happy to get a chance after a long time. "I had no fear at all. I really backed myself and I knew that whenever it is the right time I will perform."

After stunning return, Pak's Mohammad Hafeez says wife persuaded him not to quit cricket

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/due-to-policies-of-bjp-indo-pak-negotiations-havent-been-taking-place-pak-foreign-minister-qureshi-170258">Due to policies of BJP, Indo-Pak negotiations haven't been taking place: Pak foreign minister Qureshi</a></p>

<p>Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi today said today that India is "trying its best" that the negotiations don't take place between the two countries.</p>

<p>Accusing India of opposing third-party intervention in J&amp;K, Qureshi said: "There haven't been any talks since 2015 and India is shying away from it."</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-duo-william-nordhaus-paul-romer-win-nobel-prize-in-economics-170221">US duo William Nordhaus, Paul Romer win Nobel Prize in Economics</a></p>

<p>Two Americans William Nordhaus and Paul Romer have won the Nobel Prize in Economics this year.</p>

<p>The economists were awarded the Sveriges Riksbank prize for finding answers on how to create long-term sustainable economic growth, the Swedish Nobel society said.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-terror-squad-nabs-person-working-in-brahmos-aerospace-unit-170215">Anti-terror squad nabs DRDO official working in BrahMos Aerospace unit on spying charge</a></p>

<p>A suspected Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent in Maharashtra's Nagpur has been arrested by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror squad on Monday for allegedly spying and leaking technical information from BrahMos Aerospace missile unit.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/swachh-pak-pm-imran-launches-nationwide-cleanliness-drive-170237">'Swachh' Pak? PM Imran launches nationwide cleanliness drive</a></p>

<p>PM Imran Khan today launched a nationwide cleanliness drive in Pakistan on the lines PM Modi's "Swachh Bharat" campaign.</p>

<p>Water pollution is present in several parts of the country, the Pakistan PM said while launching the cleanliness programme.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/this-the-price-pakistans-shoaib-akhtar-paid-for-calling-himself-don-of-cricket-170235">This is the </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/this-the-price-pakistans-shoaib-akhtar-paid-for-calling-himself-don-of-cricket-170235">price</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/this-the-price-pakistans-shoaib-akhtar-paid-for-calling-himself-don-of-cricket-170235"> Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar paid for calling himself 'Don of Cricket'</a></p>

<p>During his playing days, Shoaib Akhtar spearheaded Pakistan's fiery bowling attack and was fondly known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express’. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from a few players, every batsman would just succumb to his pace attack.&nbsp;</p>


Due to policies of BJP, Indo-Pak negotiations haven't been taking place: Pak foreign minister Qureshi Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi today said today that India is "trying its best" that the negotiations don't take place between the two countries.

Due to policies of BJP, Indo-Pak negotiations haven't been taking place: Pak foreign minister Qureshi Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi today said today that India is "trying its best" that the negotiations don't take place between the two countries. Accusing India of opposing third-party intervention in J&K, Qureshi said: "There haven't been any talks since 2015 and India is shying away from it." US duo William Nordhaus, Paul Romer win Nobel Prize in Economics Two Americans William Nordhaus and Paul Romer have won the Nobel Prize in Economics this year. The economists were awarded the Sveriges Riksbank prize for finding answers on how to create long-term sustainable economic growth, the Swedish Nobel society said. Anti-terror squad nabs DRDO official working in BrahMos Aerospace unit on spying charge A suspected Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent in Maharashtra's Nagpur has been arrested by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror squad on Monday for allegedly spying and leaking technical information from BrahMos Aerospace missile unit. 'Swachh' Pak? PM Imran launches nationwide cleanliness drive PM Imran Khan today launched a nationwide cleanliness drive in Pakistan on the lines PM Modi's "Swachh Bharat" campaign. Water pollution is present in several parts of the country, the Pakistan PM said while launching the cleanliness programme. This is the price Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar paid for calling himself 'Don of Cricket' During his playing days, Shoaib Akhtar spearheaded Pakistan's fiery bowling attack and was fondly known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express’. Apart from a few players, every batsman would just succumb to his pace attack.

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<p>During his playing days, Shoaib Akhtar spearheaded Pakistan's fiery bowling attack and was fondly known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express’. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from a few players, every batsman would just succumb to his pace attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among those is legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who played him like a boss, especially during their ICC World Cup 2003 match in South Africa.</p>

<p>Recently, the former speedster was at the receiving end of trolls on Twitter after he called himself the 'Don of Cricket'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Don of cricket as they called me but never enjoyed hurting people but I must say when I was out there I just ran in for the love of my country &amp; for the people around the world ..", Akhtar had captioned.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don of cricket as they called me but never enjoyed hurting people but I must say when I was out there I just ran in for the love of my country &amp; for the people around the world .. <a href="https://t.co/be84Y2yYl5">pic.twitter.com/be84Y2yYl5</a></p>
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/1048828120814551040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>His post, however, didn't go down well with the fans as they responded to his tweet with videos of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hammering him and other Pakistan bowlers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A fan also shared a video of Shoaib Akhtar getting hit all over the park in India's match against Pakistan in their 2003 World Cup encounter in South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How can you forget this gem from <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> !!<br />
Smashing you my friend.<br />
You were also winning asia cup this time..😂 <a href="https://t.co/jyFgga9EXc">pic.twitter.com/jyFgga9EXc</a></p>
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Credit goes to <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> <a href="https://t.co/XQ2BufCC65">pic.twitter.com/XQ2BufCC65</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Baap... Baap Hota Hai<br />
Beta... Beta Hota hai<a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@virendersehwag</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shoaib100mph</a> <a href="https://t.co/uoNuoHrBOV">pic.twitter.com/uoNuoHrBOV</a></p>
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<p>Akhtar claimed more than 400 wickets during his international cricket career that spanned over a decade. He represented Pakistan in 46 Tests and 163 ODIs. Along with that, Akhtar also represented his country in 15 T20I's.</p>


During his playing days, Shoaib Akhtar spearheaded Pakistan's fiery bowling attack and was fondly known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express’. Apart from a few players, every batsman would just succumb to his pace attack.

During his playing days, Shoaib Akhtar spearheaded Pakistan's fiery bowling attack and was fondly known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express’. Apart from a few players, every batsman would just succumb to his pace attack. Among those is legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who played him like a boss, especially during their ICC World Cup 2003 match in South Africa. Recently, the former speedster was at the receiving end of trolls on Twitter after he called himself the 'Don of Cricket'. "Don of cricket as they called me but never enjoyed hurting people but I must say when I was out there I just ran in for the love of my country & for the people around the world ..", Akhtar had captioned. Don of cricket as they called me but never enjoyed hurting people but I must say when I was out there I just ran in for the love of my country & for the people around the world .. pic.twitter.com/be84Y2yYl5 — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 7, 2018 × His post, however, didn't go down well with the fans as they responded to his tweet with videos of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hammering him and other Pakistan bowlers. A fan also shared a video of Shoaib Akhtar getting hit all over the park in India's match against Pakistan in their 2003 World Cup encounter in South Africa. How can you forget this gem from @sachin_rt !! Smashing you my friend. You were also winning asia cup this time..😂 pic.twitter.com/jyFgga9EXc — Gautam (@TheMystic19) October 7, 2018 × This is not T20 match. Credit goes to @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/XQ2BufCC65 — சரண்யா (@saranya01998) October 7, 2018 × Baap... Baap Hota Hai Beta... Beta Hota hai@sachin_rt @virendersehwag @shoaib100mph pic.twitter.com/uoNuoHrBOV — ANKIT (@SRKpePHD) October 8, 2018 × Akhtar claimed more than 400 wickets during his international cricket career that spanned over a decade. He represented Pakistan in 46 Tests and 163 ODIs. Along with that, Akhtar also represented his country in 15 T20I's.

This is the price Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar paid for calling himself 'Don of Cricket' 

<p>Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed the hope that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan would soon get relief in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shoaib Akhtar, known as Rawalpindi express, called the sentence too harsh and appealed&nbsp;judicial system of India to give it a thought again.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Really sad to see my friend Salman Khan sentenced for five years, but the law must take its course and we got to respect the decision of the honorable court of India but I still think the punishment is too harsh, but my heart goes to his family and fans. I am sure he will be out soon," Shoaib Akhtar tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really Sad to see my friend Salman khan sentenced for 5 year But the Law must take its course & we got to respect the decision of honourable court of India but i still think punishment is to harsh but my heart goes to his family & fans ..<br />
Am sure he will out soon ..</p>
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<p>Ever since Bollywood star Salman Khan has been sentenced to 5 years in jail, there has been a huge outcry from the film fraternity, and now the Pakistan&nbsp;former pacer also expressed his displeasure over five-year imprisonment awarded to Salman Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to the 5 years sentence, the actor has been fined Rs 10,000 for hunting blackbucks which are protected animals under the Schedule I of the Wildlife Act since 1972.&nbsp;The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan considers the blackbucks to be a sacred animal.</p>

<p>The actor is in jail as Qaidi (prisoner) number 106, the court on Friday said his bail plea hearing will continue on Saturday.</p>


Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his concern over Salman Khan's 5 years jail and feels the punishment is too harsh and wants his friend to come out soon.

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed the hope that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan would soon get relief in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Shoaib Akhtar, known as Rawalpindi express, called the sentence too harsh and appealed judicial system of India to give it a thought again. "Really sad to see my friend Salman Khan sentenced for five years, but the law must take its course and we got to respect the decision of the honorable court of India but I still think the punishment is too harsh, but my heart goes to his family and fans. I am sure he will be out soon," Shoaib Akhtar tweeted. Really Sad to see my friend Salman khan sentenced for 5 year But the Law must take its course & we got to respect the decision of honourable court of India but i still think punishment is to harsh but my heart goes to his family & fans .. Am sure he will out soon .. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 5 April 2018 × Ever since Bollywood star Salman Khan has been sentenced to 5 years in jail, there has been a huge outcry from the film fraternity, and now the Pakistan former pacer also expressed his displeasure over five-year imprisonment awarded to Salman Khan. In addition to the 5 years sentence, the actor has been fined Rs 10,000 for hunting blackbucks which are protected animals under the Schedule I of the Wildlife Act since 1972. The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan considers the blackbucks to be a sacred animal. The actor is in jail as Qaidi (prisoner) number 106, the court on Friday said his bail plea hearing will continue on Saturday.

Blackbuck poaching case: Shoaib Akhtar says Salman Khan's 5-year jail is 'too harsh'

<p>In the old days, when world cricket was in its infancy, celebrations used to be minimal. A handshake perhaps and a few claps.</p>

<p>Nowadays of course cricketers burst into more extravagant celebratory routines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is a list of five unusual celebrations by the cricketers from the Indian subcontinent:&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sreesanth&#39;s Dance</strong></p>

<p>Sreesanth hit a six to Andre Nel during a Test match on South Africa tour and celebrated by dancing. There is a backstory to the whole saga that took place on that day.</p>

<p>Sreesanth was taunted by the South African fast bowler Andre Nel calling him &lsquo;scared&rsquo; and a &lsquo;rabbit&rsquo; and Sreesanth retaliated by breaking into his famous dance after he hit Andre Nel for a six.</p>

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<p><strong>Shoaib Akhtar&#39;s jet plane or &#39;flying&#39; celebration</strong></p>

<p>Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar followed every wicket of his with his iconic &#39;flying&#39; celebration which saw him run with his arms up wide like a bird.</p>

<p>On Aug 9, 2017, Akhtar took to Twitter to recount the reason behind this celebration.</p>

<p>He posted a picture of him celebrating a wicket and captioned it saying: &quot;Celebration after talking wicket bcoz I wanted to be a fighter pilot more I have endless love for jets.&quot;</p>

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Celebration after talking wicket bcoz I wanted to be a fighter pilot more I have endless love for jets.. <a href="https://t.co/PA0i93ySrv">pic.twitter.com/PA0i93ySrv</a></p>
&mdash; Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/895238735142551552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Push-ups by the Pakistani team</strong></p>

<p>Press-ups (or push-ups) took off as a unique way for Pakistan&#39;s cricket team to celebrate following a Test against England in July 2016, when Misbah himself first dropped to the ground to flex his muscles.</p>

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<p><strong>The Dab celebration by Team India</strong></p>

<p>Taking a leaf out of the book of footballers, the Indian Cricket Team has made it a part of their celebrations.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dab lessons anyone? <a href="https://t.co/1ohgsdAYdt">https://t.co/1ohgsdAYdt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BCCI</a></p>
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<p><strong>Mushfiqur Rahim&#39;s Naagin dance</strong></p>

<p>On hitting the winning runs during Nihadas Trophy&#39;s 3rd T20I, Mushfiqur couldn&#39;t control his emotions and he jumped, screamed, fist-pumped and broke into a little gig.&nbsp;</p>

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Here is the list of the five unusual celebrations by the cricketers from the Indian subcontinent:

In the old days, when world cricket was in its infancy, celebrations used to be minimal. A handshake perhaps and a few claps. Nowadays of course cricketers burst into more extravagant celebratory routines. Here is a list of five unusual celebrations by the cricketers from the Indian subcontinent: Sreesanth's Dance Sreesanth hit a six to Andre Nel during a Test match on South Africa tour and celebrated by dancing. There is a backstory to the whole saga that took place on that day. Sreesanth was taunted by the South African fast bowler Andre Nel calling him ‘scared’ and a ‘rabbit’ and Sreesanth retaliated by breaking into his famous dance after he hit Andre Nel for a six. × Shoaib Akhtar's jet plane or 'flying' celebration Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar followed every wicket of his with his iconic 'flying' celebration which saw him run with his arms up wide like a bird. On Aug 9, 2017, Akhtar took to Twitter to recount the reason behind this celebration. He posted a picture of him celebrating a wicket and captioned it saying: "Celebration after talking wicket bcoz I wanted to be a fighter pilot more I have endless love for jets." And this F-16 was better thn All. Celebration after talking wicket bcoz I wanted to be a fighter pilot more I have endless love for jets.. pic.twitter.com/PA0i93ySrv — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 9, 2017 × Push-ups by the Pakistani team Press-ups (or push-ups) took off as a unique way for Pakistan's cricket team to celebrate following a Test against England in July 2016, when Misbah himself first dropped to the ground to flex his muscles. × The Dab celebration by Team India Taking a leaf out of the book of footballers, the Indian Cricket Team has made it a part of their celebrations. × Dab lessons anyone? https://t.co/1ohgsdAYdt #BCCI — Baahubali (@bahubalikabadla) December 2, 2017 × Mushfiqur Rahim's Naagin dance On hitting the winning runs during Nihadas Trophy's 3rd T20I, Mushfiqur couldn't control his emotions and he jumped, screamed, fist-pumped and broke into a little gig. In case you missed it... Presenting, #NidahasTrophy#SLvBAN featuring The Nagin Dance, starring Mushfiqur Rahim. ???????? pic.twitter.com/1lVXPBikLe — Prabhu ???? ‏ (@Cricprabhu) March 11, 2018 ×

Unusual celebrations by cricketers from the Indian subcontinent

<p>A few days back, a new form was cricket was invented, Ice Cricket, where the game of cricket was played on a beautiful St Moritz frozen lake amid serene and beautiful Alps in freezing cold temperatures.</p>

<p>Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds faced Shahid Afridi-led Royals to play two T20 matches.</p>

<p>It was the biggest and best cricket clash, a match when fans got nostalgic after watching&nbsp;former cricket legends padded up one more time.</p>

<p>Afridi&#39;s team won the series though, 40-year-old Sehwag played exceptionally well in the first match.</p>

<p>Recently a video got viral where Afridi was telling an Indian fan to hold India&#39;s national flag properly while posing for a picture.</p>

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<p>Earlier, he hailed Indian skipper Virat Kohli and told PTI, &quot;Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Virat is doing a brilliant job. I have no problem with aggression if it is a controlled one. And Virat&#39;s character is different from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was a composed individual.</p>

<p>Virat&#39;s greatest asset is that he can take the team along,&quot; Afridi observed.</p>

<p>In the first match as the famous rivals were face to face, Sehwag-Afridi-Akhtar, some &#39;chats&#39; were predicted and same happened during the game but in a cheerful way.</p>

<p>When Sehwag was playing, a witty comment was recorded in the stumps mic. In which Sehwag said to Afridi, &quot;<i>tu apni harkato se baaz nhi ayega</i>.&quot;</p>

<p>Along with Afridi and Sehwag, the event also includes some other popular names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith etc.</p>

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Recently a video got viral where Afridi was telling an Indian fan to hold India's national flag properly while posing for a picture

A few days back, a new form was cricket was invented, Ice Cricket, where the game of cricket was played on a beautiful St Moritz frozen lake amid serene and beautiful Alps in freezing cold temperatures. Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds faced Shahid Afridi-led Royals to play two T20 matches. It was the biggest and best cricket clash, a match when fans got nostalgic after watching former cricket legends padded up one more time. Afridi's team won the series though, 40-year-old Sehwag played exceptionally well in the first match. Recently a video got viral where Afridi was telling an Indian fan to hold India's national flag properly while posing for a picture. Thank u Switzerland ???? A post shared by Shahid Afridi (@safridiofficial) on Feb 9, 2018 at 7:56am PST × Earlier, he hailed Indian skipper Virat Kohli and told PTI, "Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country." "Virat is doing a brilliant job. I have no problem with aggression if it is a controlled one. And Virat's character is different from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was a composed individual. Virat's greatest asset is that he can take the team along," Afridi observed. In the first match as the famous rivals were face to face, Sehwag-Afridi-Akhtar, some 'chats' were predicted and same happened during the game but in a cheerful way. When Sehwag was playing, a witty comment was recorded in the stumps mic. In which Sehwag said to Afridi, "tu apni harkato se baaz nhi ayega." Along with Afridi and Sehwag, the event also includes some other popular names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith etc.

Watch: After praising Kohli, Afridi tells Indian fan to 'hold national flag properly'

<p>Prevailing cross-border tension may have restricted Indo-Pak bilateral cricketing ties but Shahid Afridi loves to put across a point firmly -- his &quot;cordial relation&quot; with India captain Virat Kohli cannot and will not be defined by political situation.</p>

<p>&quot;My relationship with Virat is not dictated by the political situation. Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country,&quot; Afridi told PTI during an interaction on the sidelines of the St Moritz Ice Cricket Tournament.</p>

<p>&quot;He (Kohli) has always shown a lot of respect and has even gone out of his way to present a signed jersey for my foundation (Shahid Afridi Foundation),&quot; he added.</p>

<p>Afridi&#39;s foundation has been working on providing clean and safe drinking water for the economically weaker sections of society.</p>

<p>&quot;There is a lot of warmth and fellow-feeling whenever I have spoken to Virat. It&#39;s not that we get a chance to speak a lot but from time to time, he would drop in a message and I would do the same. I congratulated him recently when I came to know&nbsp;that he was getting married.</p>

<p>&quot;I believe as cricketers we can set examples of how a relationship between individuals can be a template for the relationship between countries.</p>

<p>I think after Pakistan, the two countries where I have received most love and respect are India and Australia,&quot; said the former Pakistan skipper.</p>

<p>For someone, who was a maverick during his international career, Afridi loves Kohli&#39;s aggression and believes that supporting juniors in crisis situations has also helped him in earning respect from youngsters.</p>

<p>&quot;Virat is doing a brilliant job. I have no problem with aggression if it is a controlled one. And Virat&#39;s character is different from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was a composed individual.</p>

<p>&quot;Now suddenly, you cannot change the inherent nature of a person. Virat&#39;s greatest asset is that he can take the team along,&quot; Afridi observed.</p>

<p>Asked to compare Kohli with Pakistan captain Sarfraz Khan, Afridi said: &quot;Sarfraz is still new to the job and he will only get better along the way. The only thing I don&#39;t like is that media running down players during their rough times.</p>

<p>&quot;As long as you are winning, everything is fine and you lose a game and all hell breaks loose. That is grossly unfair. We should not overlook someone&#39;s past achievements just because he is going through a bad patch,&quot; said the cricketer who has been loved and criticised in equal measure.</p>

<p>During a couple of days of Ice Cricket at St Moritz tournament, Afridi at times even beat Virender Sehwag in terms of popularity thanks to the presence of a larger number of expatriate Pakistani fans, who had thronged St Moritz.</p>

<p>The moment he entered the playing area wearing the orange jumper, St Moritz turned into a &#39;Lala Land&#39; as everyone wanted a piece of their beloved &#39;Lala&#39;, as Pakistani fans affectionately call Afridi.</p>

<p>Afridi was a different man at different times.</p>

<p>He autographed the posters, even a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf flag, obliged all the selfie seekers, seemed a tad irritated with multiple one-on-one interview requests, took his wife and youngest daughter out for a walk down the lake and did not even give a second glance at a young Pakistani woman, who in front of everyone shouted <i>&quot;Lala aapse kabhi alag se mil sakti hoon</i> (Can I meet you somewhere else?).&quot;</p>

<p>And yes, he played cricket too and tried to hit out as he would do often during his green jersey days. And the result was more often than not his downfall. It happened the same way but no one cared.</p>

<p>With Shahid Afridi, there are no half measures -- they all love the man more than the player.</p>

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'I believe as cricketers we can set examples of how a relationship between individuals can be a template for the relationship between countries," said Afridi

Prevailing cross-border tension may have restricted Indo-Pak bilateral cricketing ties but Shahid Afridi loves to put across a point firmly -- his "cordial relation" with India captain Virat Kohli cannot and will not be defined by political situation. "My relationship with Virat is not dictated by the political situation. Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country," Afridi told PTI during an interaction on the sidelines of the St Moritz Ice Cricket Tournament. "He (Kohli) has always shown a lot of respect and has even gone out of his way to present a signed jersey for my foundation (Shahid Afridi Foundation)," he added. Afridi's foundation has been working on providing clean and safe drinking water for the economically weaker sections of society. "There is a lot of warmth and fellow-feeling whenever I have spoken to Virat. It's not that we get a chance to speak a lot but from time to time, he would drop in a message and I would do the same. I congratulated him recently when I came to know that he was getting married. "I believe as cricketers we can set examples of how a relationship between individuals can be a template for the relationship between countries. I think after Pakistan, the two countries where I have received most love and respect are India and Australia," said the former Pakistan skipper. For someone, who was a maverick during his international career, Afridi loves Kohli's aggression and believes that supporting juniors in crisis situations has also helped him in earning respect from youngsters. "Virat is doing a brilliant job. I have no problem with aggression if it is a controlled one. And Virat's character is different from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was a composed individual. "Now suddenly, you cannot change the inherent nature of a person. Virat's greatest asset is that he can take the team along," Afridi observed. Asked to compare Kohli with Pakistan captain Sarfraz Khan, Afridi said: "Sarfraz is still new to the job and he will only get better along the way. The only thing I don't like is that media running down players during their rough times. "As long as you are winning, everything is fine and you lose a game and all hell breaks loose. That is grossly unfair. We should not overlook someone's past achievements just because he is going through a bad patch," said the cricketer who has been loved and criticised in equal measure. During a couple of days of Ice Cricket at St Moritz tournament, Afridi at times even beat Virender Sehwag in terms of popularity thanks to the presence of a larger number of expatriate Pakistani fans, who had thronged St Moritz. The moment he entered the playing area wearing the orange jumper, St Moritz turned into a 'Lala Land' as everyone wanted a piece of their beloved 'Lala', as Pakistani fans affectionately call Afridi. Afridi was a different man at different times. He autographed the posters, even a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf flag, obliged all the selfie seekers, seemed a tad irritated with multiple one-on-one interview requests, took his wife and youngest daughter out for a walk down the lake and did not even give a second glance at a young Pakistani woman, who in front of everyone shouted "Lala aapse kabhi alag se mil sakti hoon (Can I meet you somewhere else?)." And yes, he played cricket too and tried to hit out as he would do often during his green jersey days. And the result was more often than not his downfall. It happened the same way but no one cared. With Shahid Afridi, there are no half measures -- they all love the man more than the player.

'Virat's greatest asset is that he can take the team along,' says Shahid Afridi

<p>Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds faced Shahid Afridi-led Royals on the Day 1 of two matches T20 series at the serene backdrop of beautiful Alps.</p>

<p>Sehwag played exceptionally well as he scored 62 runs off 31 balls, a quickfire spell which included five sixes and four fours.</p>

<p>Though, 40-year-old Sehwag&#39;s magnificent performance, could not do much as his team lost the game to Afridi-led Royals.</p>

<p>As it was expected, the famous rivals were face to face, Sehwag-Afridi-Akhtar, some &#39;chats&#39; were predicted and same happened during the game but in a cheerful way.</p>

<p>When he was playing, a witty comment was recorded in the stumps mic. In which Sehwag said to Afridi, <em>&quot;</em><em>tu</em><em> </em><em>apni</em><em> </em><em>harkato</em><em> </em><em>se</em><em> </em><em>baaz</em><em> </em><em>nhi</em><em> </em><em>ayega</em><em>.&quot;</em></p>

<p>The match was played on a beautiful St Moritz&nbsp;frozen lake and cricketers from across the globe teamed up and played this unique form of cricket.</p>

<p>Sehwag was full throttle as his knock was appreciated by the fans and spectators. After the match, the Twitter God himself tweeted and shared his experience on Twitter that captioned, <em>&quot;Hathiyar </em><em>chhode</em><em> </em><em>hain</em><em> ,</em><em>chalana</em><em> </em><em>nahi</em><em> </em><em>bhoole</em><em> </em><em>hain</em><em> :) Great fun on the ice.&quot;</em></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Hathiyar chhode hain ,chalana nahi bhoole hain :) Great fun on the ice. <a href="https://t.co/V1bjFATGnI">pic.twitter.com/V1bjFATGnI</a></p>
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<p>Shahid Afridi crashed on the ice but hi steam won. He was sent back to the icy pavilion without scoring a single run.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Abdul Razzak was in form as he was able to seam the ball on the artificial pitch and also took some amazing catches.</p>

<p>Playing on the ice is not a cake walk. players were given proper instruction before the match.</p>

<p>The commentator Ramesh Powar and Wasim Akram specifically praised the ground staff because they said that pitch looked good for batting.</p>

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<p>The second match is scheduled on February 9 on the same pitch.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the complete squad list:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Virender Sehwag&#39;s Diamonds XI:</strong></p>

<p>Virender Sehwag (India), Zaheer Khan (India), Mohammad Kaif (India), Ajit Agarkar (India), Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka), Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka), Michael Hussey (Australia), Andrew Symonds (Australia), Mithun Manhas (India), Ramesh Powar (India), Rohan Jain (Switzerland),&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Shahid Afridi&#39;s Royals XI:</strong></p>

<p>Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan), Abdul Razzak (Pakistan), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), Nathan McCullum (New Zealand), Grant Elliott (New Zealand), Monty Panesar (England), Owais Shah (England), Matt Prior (England), Aidan Andrews (Switzerland)</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ice cricket... amazing.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/icecricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#icecricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/pwtpVUny2w">pic.twitter.com/pwtpVUny2w</a></p>
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40-year-old Sehwag's magnificent 62 runs knock could not do much as his team lost the game to Afridi-led Royals

Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds faced Shahid Afridi-led Royals on the Day 1 of two matches T20 series at the serene backdrop of beautiful Alps. Sehwag played exceptionally well as he scored 62 runs off 31 balls, a quickfire spell which included five sixes and four fours. Though, 40-year-old Sehwag's magnificent performance, could not do much as his team lost the game to Afridi-led Royals. As it was expected, the famous rivals were face to face, Sehwag-Afridi-Akhtar, some 'chats' were predicted and same happened during the game but in a cheerful way. When he was playing, a witty comment was recorded in the stumps mic. In which Sehwag said to Afridi, "tu apni harkato se baaz nhi ayega." The match was played on a beautiful St Moritz frozen lake and cricketers from across the globe teamed up and played this unique form of cricket. Sehwag was full throttle as his knock was appreciated by the fans and spectators. After the match, the Twitter God himself tweeted and shared his experience on Twitter that captioned, "Hathiyar chhode hain ,chalana nahi bhoole hain :) Great fun on the ice." Hathiyar chhode hain ,chalana nahi bhoole hain :) Great fun on the ice. pic.twitter.com/V1bjFATGnI — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 8, 2018 × Shahid Afridi crashed on the ice but hi steam won. He was sent back to the icy pavilion without scoring a single run. On the other hand, Abdul Razzak was in form as he was able to seam the ball on the artificial pitch and also took some amazing catches. Playing on the ice is not a cake walk. players were given proper instruction before the match. The commentator Ramesh Powar and Wasim Akram specifically praised the ground staff because they said that pitch looked good for batting. Shahid Afridi after the match-#IceCricketChallenge @SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/fZMUTvHrht — Maham???? (@DheetAfridian) February 8, 2018 × The second match is scheduled on February 9 on the same pitch. Here is the complete squad list: Virender Sehwag's Diamonds XI: Virender Sehwag (India), Zaheer Khan (India), Mohammad Kaif (India), Ajit Agarkar (India), Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka), Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka), Michael Hussey (Australia), Andrew Symonds (Australia), Mithun Manhas (India), Ramesh Powar (India), Rohan Jain (Switzerland), Shahid Afridi's Royals XI: Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan), Abdul Razzak (Pakistan), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), Nathan McCullum (New Zealand), Grant Elliott (New Zealand), Monty Panesar (England), Owais Shah (England), Matt Prior (England), Aidan Andrews (Switzerland) Ice cricket... amazing.. #icecricket pic.twitter.com/pwtpVUny2w — Andrew Menczel ???? (@amenners) February 8, 2018 ×

Here is what Sehwag said to Afridi while playing cricket on ice

<p>St Moritz Ice Cricket 2018, the biggest and best cricket clash, a match to get nostalgic when former cricket legends are set ready to pad up one more time.</p>

<p>For all the fans who can&#39;t wait to see Sehwag vs Afridi&nbsp;then&nbsp;it&#39;s your day. Don&#39;t miss the golden opportunity to witness the most intriguing clash of all times.</p>

<p>Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds will face Shahid Afridi-led Royals each other not at the green pitch but on the ice of the Swiss Alps in freezing cold temperatures in a two-day event where two matches are set to be played. Each match will consist of twenty-over-per-innings and will be played on February 8 and February 9.</p>

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<p>Along with Afridi and Sehwag, the event also includes some other popular names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith etc.</p>

<p>Amid freezing cold when Virender Sehwag, Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar are ready to turn back the clock. Some rise in temperature on the field is expected.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the complete squad list:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Virender Sehwag&#39;s Diamonds XI:</strong></p>

<p>Virender Sehwag (India), Zaheer Khan (India), Mohammad Kaif (India), Ajit Agarkar (India), Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka), Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka), Michael Hussey (Australia), Andrew Symonds (Australia), Mithun Manhas (India), Ramesh Powar (India), Rohan Jain (Switzerland),&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Shahid Afridi&#39;s Royals XI:</strong></p>

<p>Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan), Abdul Razzak (Pakistan), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), Nathan McCullum (New Zealand), Grant Elliott (New Zealand), Monty Panesar (England), Owais Shah (England), Matt Prior (England), Aidan Andrews (Switzerland)</p>

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Describe your feeling in one sentence. Best comments will be rewarded with our exclusive Ice Cricket Ball.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Excitement?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Excitement</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Event?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Event</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Staytuned?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Staytuned</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/livematch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#livematch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/cCdbSWP05Q">pic.twitter.com/cCdbSWP05Q</a></p>
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Cricket legends will face with each other today at the serene backdrop of the Swiss mountains in freezing cold temperatures

St Moritz Ice Cricket 2018, the biggest and best cricket clash, a match to get nostalgic when former cricket legends are set ready to pad up one more time. For all the fans who can't wait to see Sehwag vs Afridi then it's your day. Don't miss the golden opportunity to witness the most intriguing clash of all times. Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds will face Shahid Afridi-led Royals each other not at the green pitch but on the ice of the Swiss Alps in freezing cold temperatures in a two-day event where two matches are set to be played. Each match will consist of twenty-over-per-innings and will be played on February 8 and February 9. × × Along with Afridi and Sehwag, the event also includes some other popular names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith etc. Amid freezing cold when Virender Sehwag, Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar are ready to turn back the clock. Some rise in temperature on the field is expected. Here is the complete squad list: Virender Sehwag's Diamonds XI: Virender Sehwag (India), Zaheer Khan (India), Mohammad Kaif (India), Ajit Agarkar (India), Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka), Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka), Michael Hussey (Australia), Andrew Symonds (Australia), Mithun Manhas (India), Ramesh Powar (India), Rohan Jain (Switzerland), Shahid Afridi's Royals XI: Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan), Abdul Razzak (Pakistan), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), Nathan McCullum (New Zealand), Grant Elliott (New Zealand), Monty Panesar (England), Owais Shah (England), Matt Prior (England), Aidan Andrews (Switzerland) Goosebumps are guaranteed if you see the video. Turn the volume up! We're just one day away from this thrilling event! Describe your feeling in one sentence. Best comments will be rewarded with our exclusive Ice Cricket Ball.#Excitement #Event #Staytuned #livematch #Cricket pic.twitter.com/cCdbSWP05Q — Ice Cricket (@IceCricketCH) February 7, 2018 ×

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