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Shaheen Afridi picked as top wicket-taker in World Cup 2023

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As the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s World Cup 2023 draws near, everyone is speculating on which player will have the best performance in the mega tournament.

Certainly, Pakistani seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi — one of the best fast bowlers — will be one of the biggest talking points among fans and critics for his lethal bowling spells.

While Pakistan cricket fans pin their high hopes on the pace sensation to give some exciting performances in the upcoming mega-events, he has been picked as the top wicket-taker in the World Cup 2023 by former West Indies star cricketer Sir Vivian Richards.

The tall left-armer is considered the finest new ball bowler and will be leading Pakistan’s bowling attack in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 and World Cup 2023 later this year.

When asked who would be the best performer with the ball this year in the WC, Sir Viv named Shaheen.

“The leading wicket-taker in the World Cup will be Shaheen Afridi.”

Heaping praise on the strike bowler, the legendary cricketer said that he had seen the seamer performing in Pakistan during the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

“I have seen his [Shaheen] massive growth. Highly determined individual. He is my man,” the veteran said.

The former cricketer said this in a video shared by the ICC, which featured some of the best performances by the 23-year-old pacer.

Meanwhile, English cricketer Alex Hales also declared Shaheen the “best new ball bowler”.

“[Shaheen] is probably the best seam bowler in the world. Surely the best new ball bowler,” Hales said in a video released by International League T20 franchise Desert Vipers, which has recently signed the Pakistan pacer along with Shadab Khan and Azam Khan for the tournament.

He said that a tall left-armer’s swing with extreme pace is a “nightmare” for right-handed batters. 

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A delegation from the ICC stops at Pindi Stadium to assess Champions Trophy arrangements.

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David Musgrave, Senior Manager of Events Sarah Edgar, Event Manager Aun Muhammad Zaidi, and ICC Broadcast Consultant Mansoor Manj were among the delegation members led by ICC General Manager Wasim Khan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials briefed the ICC delegation on the occasion as they also inspected the Pindi Stadium’s upgrades and existing amenities. The security personnel met with the group from the ICC as well.

In addition to the National Stadium in Karachi, the group will also stop by the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

the RawalpindiThe Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, National Stadium in Karachi, and Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium will host the massive event. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had previously allotted Rs 12.80 billion for their renovations.

Next year, from February 19 to March 9, three stadiums in Pakistan—the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and the National Stadium in Karachi—will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy.

Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa make up Group B, while Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh make up Group A.

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ICC Delegation Meets With PCB Chairman: Naqvi Guarantees World-Class Event Arrangements

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In line with the planning for the ICC Champions Trophy Tournament in Pakistan, a high-level delegation of the International Cricket Council paid Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi a visit in Islamabad.

The ICC Champions Trophy Tournament is an honor to hold in Pakistan, and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi promised first-rate arrangements for the competition.

He declared that all teams would have thorough security plans in place and that stadium upgrades would be finished in time for the Champions Trophy.

After speaking with the PCB Chairman, the ICC Delegation was pleased with the Champions Trophy arrangements.

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Asif Ali hopes to be called up for Pakistan after a great Champions Cup performance.

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In yesterday’s 92-run defeat against Markhors, Asif Ali, who is playing for the Dolphins under Saud Shakeel, scored a fast half-century.

Asif stated in an interview with a local news station that he wanted to do well enough throughout the competition to possibly earn a spot back on the national squad.

He also disclosed that, prior to making his international debut, he batted at number four in domestic cricket but was forced to settle for number six. The energetic batter had a new task because of the
in batting order.

Asif stated, “Going from No. 4 to No. 6 is not easy.” “It’s critical to train properly for your position in international cricket. It can be challenging to drop to a lower position at the international level if you’re used to playing higher up the order at home.

He talked candidly about the Dolphins’ defeat against the Markhorses as well, stating that given the pitch conditions, he would not have chosen to field first.

“Batting was challenging because the pitch favored bowlers in the latter parts of the game,” he remarked. Because of the early dampness, the Dolphins’ management decided to field first.

He then on, “If they had asked me, I would have told them to bat first and not fall for that.”

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