Afridi's seven sixes save match for Pakistan

Pakistan that won the match against India, thanks to fiery sixes and fours of Shahid Afridi at the Asia Cup in Bangladesh, was up against Bangladesh with heavy odds yesterday.

Bangladesh scored an impressive 326 gave a very target of 327 to Pakistan to win. Banagladesh's Anamul Haque scored a century while three others made half centuries. And Pakistan found it really difficult to achieve it. In fact Pakistan has never chased a target of 327 in its history - which made Pakistan's victory very sceptic

When Pakistan came to bat, its top order line except for Shehzad's 103 crumbled and a stage came when it almost looked impossible for Pakistan to win. The local crowd was ecstatic for a win and were roaring and shouting with joy. Each wicket that fell brought the crowd to yell and wait for the victory - till Shahid Afridi came.

Shahid Afridi was the man who won the match for Pakistan against India and it was he who could save the match for Pakistan. And he sure did. In just 25 balls, he scored an impressive 59 with SEVEN mighty sixes and two fours. At one point he was dropped none other than by the Bangladeshi captain and the crowd really lamented and some girls were seen crying.

Afridi, who had his muscle pulled in his fiery performance, could not run in making a single and was run out. The crowd became mad with joy and it looked as if the hosts will win. 

Then Fawad who had played a consistent match also succumbed to the hosts for an impressive 74 - when Pakistan needed just two more runs with two balls remaining. It was Umer Akmal who finally hit a four to win the match for Pakistan. Suddenly the entire crowd went in a silence for they were just waiting for a big roar but could not.

The tigers were tamed right inside their home by the visitors. Afridi won the coveted man of the match award - he really deserved it. Defending champion Pakistan now plays final of the Asia Cup against Sri Lanka.

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Triumphant England cricket team 'urinates' on Oval pitch

We have heard of American soldiers urinating on the dead bodies of Taliban in Afghanistan - that was out of hatred.

But what do you call the attitude of the drunk English cricket team who after the victory in the Ashes series against Australia lost control over them and in the merry making ceremony urinated on the Oval cricket ground pitch?

Triumphant England cricket team drinks profusely on Oval ground and then urinates on the pitch

Although, the urinating photos are not available, but the team sitting down on the Oval - drinking profusely.

Star players including Kevin Pietersen, Stuart Broad, and Jimmy Anderson reportedly queued to relieve themselves on the strip while teammates cheered wildly.

Malcolm Conn wrote in the Herald Sun: 'While the centre of the ground was quite dark, lights were on in the grandstands with dozens of people still cleaning up after a late finish which saw the game go beyond 7.30pm.

'A number of players including Stuart Broad, Kevin Pietersen and Jimmy Anderson took it in turns urinating on the pitch to the cheers of their team mates.

Read more about it at: Mail Online
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England Cricket Team Rejoices their Monumental Test Series Victory against India

The fourth test match at Nagpur between India and the visiting English team ended in a draw, letting the Englishmen win a series on the Indian soil after 28 years.

Photo: Sky Sports

The English squad was all smiles for the drawn match that let them won the series. The English captain Cook was declared match of the series. His maiden performance as a captain was certainly par excellence.

Almost all the players wrote on their twitter pages to express their feelings after the win, reports Zee News:

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"28years later! Such an incredible team effort!. ? @kevinpp24 BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM," wrote Kevin Pietersen, who batted superbly in the England middle-order.

Matt Prior wrote, "Very proud day! test series win in India...Special!!! As I`ve said before..It`s 5pm somewhere in the world! Time to get on it! "

Paceman Tim Bresnan was happy that he was part of the historic win although he did not play a major role in it. Expressing his joy and happiness, he said: "That is a monumental win for us. First time in India during my lifetime. Proud to play a small part in it." 

Read more about it at: Zee News

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Hungary Grand Prix: Hamilton records flawless win

Lewis Hamilton delivered a flawless drive from pole position to the chequered flag to win yesterday's Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren and revive his challenge for this year's Formula One drivers' world championship.

The 27-year-old Briton took control of the race from the start and stayed in front, pit stops apart, as he resisted strong late pressure to come home ahead of Finland's Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen.

Hamilton's win was his second of the year and the 19th of his career.

Read more: The Age

Ravi Bopara leads England to 4-0 series win over Aussies

Ravi Bopara’s flamboyant unbeaten 52 steered England to an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Australia in the reduced-overs fifth and final one-day international in Manchester on Tuesday.

Bopara’s 56-ball knock helped England reach a target of 138 from 29 overs with 11 deliveries to spare, sealing a thumping 4-0 series win after the third match was washed out.

Captain Alastair Cook (58) and Bopara’s 92-run third-wicket stand proved vital after England had slipped to 34 for two on the sodden pitch.

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