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‘It’s a dream come true’: Hasan Ali, Pakistan’s unlikely hero, revels in Champions Trophy glory
The 23-year-old played a key role in the team’s success during the tournament, finishing as the player of the tournament and the top wicket-taker.
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How Mickey Arthur’s ‘clear-the-air’ meeting sparked Pakistan's Champions Trophy revival
From losing to India in the opener to beating them comprehensively in the final, Pakistan’s changed approach was the difference.
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Despite the odds, Mickey Arthur has done well to whip Pakistan into shape
Apart from the discipline, what the head coach seems to have instilled in his team is the belief and determination, which is crucial to success at this level.
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Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Nobody gave us a chance, we’ve already surpassed expectations: Pakistan’s Junaid Khan
The 27-year-old Pakistani left-arm pacer says that his team’s focus is on putting up a good show in Sunday’s much-awaited India-Pakistan final.
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No pressure on underdogs Pakistan: Newcomer Fakhar Zaman talks Champions Trophy and more
In just two matches, the 27-year-old hard-hitting batsman has added an ingredient that was lacking in Pakistan’s openers.
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India loss was huge setback, but turnaround against Proteas was great for confidence: Shoaib Malik
The former Pakistan captain spoke about the direction in which the team is heading under coach Mickey Arthur.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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From ‘cornered tigers’ to timid house cats, this has been some fall for Pakistani cricket
While Indian cricket has surged ahead, Pakistan has wallowed in past glories and stagnated.
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Champions Trophy: India may be clear favourites but Pakistan have the players to spring a surprise
Pakistan’s chances will rely on experienced Shoaib Malik, Mohd Amir, but it’ll be fascinating to see how youngsters Babar Azam, Shadab Khan respond.
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Misbah and Younis could leave a similar void in Pakistan cricket as Wasim and Waqar did
The void to fill would be big if one of them was retiring, but with both departing at the same time, the gap is absolutely huge.
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The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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From inadvertent choice in 2010, Misbah-ul-Haq will retire as Pakistan's most successful captain
The veteran batsman's biggest contribution is the strange calmness he brought to the customary chaotic world of Pakistan cricket.
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What does a PSL Final in Lahore really mean for Pakistan cricket fans and players?
The jury is out on what holding the PSL final in Lahore will do for the future of the game in Pakistan.
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