ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I: Jos Buttler Helps England Take 1-0 Lead With Easy Win Over Pakistan

ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I: Jos Buttler Helps England Take 1-0 Lead With Easy Win Over Pakistan

Jofra Archer claimed two wickets on his long-awaited return to international cricket as England beat Pakistan by 23 runs at Edgbaston to move 1-0 up in the four-match T20 series. England captain Jos Buttler won man-of-the-match after he smashed 84 off 51 balls to set the hosts a target of 184. But it was Archer’s return that caught the eye as he made a case for selection in next month’s T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies no harm. The fast bowler has been beset by elbow injuries since his starring role in helping England win the 50-over World Cup in 2019. On his first international appearance for 14 months, and first on home soil since 2020, Archer bounced back from an expensive first over, which went for 15 runs, to finish with two for 28. “I thought Jofra Archer was brilliant,” said Buttler. “You could see his emotion taking wickets for England again but we need to temper those expectations because he’s not going to be the same straight away. “I’m really pleased with the whole bowling group.” Muhammad Rizwan was removed in the first over by Moeen Ali and Reece Topley took three wickets for 41. Buttler was the star of the England batting with three sixes and eight fours. He was ably supported by 37 from Will Jacks and Jonny Bairstow’s 21 but England failed to build on the platform given to them by their skipper. Five wickets fell for just 25 runs as Pakistan battled back with Shaheen Shah Afridi the pick of the bowlers, taking 3-36. “We got them to a par score, our bowlers bowled very well and we had our moments when we were batting,” said Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Fakhar Zaman’s 45 from 21 balls gave the Pakistan chase some impetus,but after he departed the pace of Archer, Topley and Chris Jordan ripped through the tourists’ tail with four balls to spare. “We didn’t finish well. We had a small partnership, myself and Fakhar but we didn’t get any other 40 or 50 partnerships that England did,” added Azam. England lead the four-match series 1-0 after the first match was washed out on Wednesday. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

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England vs Pakistan 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

England vs Pakistan 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win ENG vs PAK 2nd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. ๐Œ๐€๐“๐‚๐‡ :ย England vs Pakistan๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ :ย May 25, 2024๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ :ย 19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT๐•๐„๐๐”๐„ :ย Edgbaston Cricket Ground – Edgbaston, Englandย ๐“๐Ž๐”๐‘๐๐€๐Œ๐„๐๐“ : 2nd T20 2024 England vs Pakistan Betting Tips Jos Buttler scored two unbeaten centuries in this yearโ€™s Indian Premier League and the England skipper is well worth backing as their highest run scorer in this T20I. Pace bowler Mark Wood has not played a competitive game of cricket since early March and he will be well rested. He is our tip for Englandโ€™s top wicket taker against Pakistan.Babar Azam has hit 31 international centuries with three coming in this format. The captain is our pick for Pakistanโ€™s highest run scorer against England. Shaheen Shah Afridi took three wicket hauls in the last two T20Is and he is a strong choice for Pakistanโ€™s top wicket taker in this game.Needing only 73 runs to bring up 3000 T20I runs, we suggest backing Jos Buttler to hit the most boundaries in this game. England vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. England vs Pakistan 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips After the opening game of the four match T20I series was washed out and abandoned without a toss in Headingley, Leeds on Wednesday, England and Pakistan will try again on Saturday afternoon at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Read on as we preview this second match of the series which is designed to provide preparation for the T20 World Cup. The fixture gets underway at 14:30 local time on May 25th. With Wednesdayโ€™s match guaranteed to be called off from breakfast onwards, Englandโ€™s players will have enjoyed a rest day but time is fast running out for enough match practice ahead of the T20 World Cup. Cheered on by patriotic and noisy supporters at Edgbaston, we expect England to win. Pakistan should be slightly more โ€˜game-readyโ€™ after their three match series in Ireland and the side progressed and improved across those games. This will be a tough contest but we do predict that Pakistan will be competitive at Edgbaston. England vs Pakistan Match Toss PredictionThis will be the eighth T20I at Edgbaston and all of the previous seven have been won by the team batting first. Therefore, we predict that both the skippers will choose to bat if they call correctly at the toss. England vs Pakistan Pitch ReportWe can expect a good batting wicket at Edgbaston with a par score likely to be over 200 in this match. There will be pace in the pitch but also some turn for the spin bowlers. Birmingham Weather ReportAfter the disappointment of the non-stop rain in Leeds on Wednesday, more downpours and heavy cloud cover are forecast at Edgbaston on Saturday. The temperature should get up to 18 degrees and we expect the game to be able to be played in full. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for England vs Pakistan 2nd T20 2024

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England vs Pakistan 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

England vs Pakistan 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win ENG vs PAK 1st T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. ๐Œ๐€๐“๐‚๐‡ :ย England vs Pakistan๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ :ย May 22, 2024๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ :ย 23:00 IST / 17:30 GMT๐•๐„๐๐”๐„ :ย Headingley Stadium – Leeds, Englandย ๐“๐Ž๐”๐‘๐๐€๐Œ๐„๐๐“ :ย 1st T20 2024 England vs Pakistan Betting Tips Phil Salt comes into this series with excellent form behind him over the last six months and he is our tip for Englandโ€™s highest run scorer in this opening game. Adil Rashid has a strong white ball record for his country and is playing at his home ground so we are backing the spinner to be Englandโ€™s top wicket taker on Wednesday.Babar Azam top scored for Pakistan in two of their three T20Is against Ireland earlier this month and the skipper is a strong choice for their highest run scorer in this match. Former captain Shaheen Shah Afridi is a brilliant left-arm opening pacer and he is our pick for Pakistanโ€™s top wicket taker against England.After averaging 82.75 across his last T20I series, we recommend backing Phil Salt to hit over 31.5 runs in this clash. England vs Pakistanโ€‹ TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. England vs Pakistan 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips Headingley is the venue for the first England versus Pakistan T20I on Wednesday evening. This match is the first of three in the series which is taking place just ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup and sees the two finalists from the 2022 T20 World Cup going head to head! Read on as we preview this game which begins in Leeds at 18:30 local time on May 22nd. England will be looking to this three match T20I series to generate some momentum and team spirit ahead of the T20 World Cup. Many of their players have been in action for different sides in the 2024 Indian Premier League so they must come together quickly and we expect them to do so in this game. After losing to Ireland in the opening T20I of their series earlier this month, Pakistan responded well to secure the series across the final two matches. However, they are likely to find England a much tougher opponent starting with this opening fixture. England vs Pakistan Match Toss PredictionThe only previous T20I at Headingley was won by the team batting first and with the weather looking uncertain we expect both captains to want to bat first if they win the toss ahead of this match. England vs Pakistan Pitch ReportThis pitch usually turns for the spinners but with plenty of cloud cover there should be a lot of movement for the quick and swing bowlers. A par score is likely to be no higher than 175 – 180 in this opening game of the series. Leeds Weather ReportThe forecast for Leeds on Wednesday afternoon and evening is not currently very promising. There is a high chance of rain throughout with the temperature no higher than 14 degrees. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for England vs Pakistan 1st T20 2024

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Ireland vs Pakistan 3rd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Ireland vs Pakistan 3rd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win IRE vs PAK 3rd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. ๐Œ๐€๐“๐‚๐‡ :ย Ireland vs Pakistan๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ : May 14, 2024๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT๐•๐„๐๐”๐„ : Clontarf Cricket Club Ground – Dublin, Irelandย ๐“๐Ž๐”๐‘๐๐€๐Œ๐„๐๐“ : 3rd T20 2024 Ireland vs Pakistan Betting Tips The top batter for Ireland will be Andy Balbirnie. He played a brilliant knock of 77 in the first game and will be confident. The top bowler will be pacer Mark Adair who has taken 2 wickets in 2 matches.The top batter for Pakistan will be captain Babar Azam. He smashed a half century in the first game but got out for a duck in the second match. We back him to score big in the final match. The top bowler will be Shaheen Afridi who has picked 4 wickets in 2 matches. He brings out his A game in pressure situations.It is a good surface to bat on as the ball comes on to the bat nicely. We expect some quick runs from Pakistanโ€™s top order. Pakistan total in the first 6 overs will be over 51.5. Ireland vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Ireland vs Pakistan 3rd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips After 2 exciting T20I games and a levelled series, Ireland and Pakistan are set to face each other in the final match. The 3rd and final T20I between IRE and PAK is set to take place at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin on 14th May 2024, starting at 7:30 PM IST. The home side Ireland stunned the visitors with a victory in the 1st match but Pakistanโ€™s full strength squad bounced back in the 2nd match and defeated IRE by 7 wickets while chasing 194. After losing 2 wickets for just 13 runs with skipper Babar back to the pavilion, Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman partnered and smashed 140 runs together. Rizwan was awarded the player of the match for his knock of 75 off 46 balls. Home side Ireland has managed to make the series interesting by winning the 1st match. Now we move to the final game of the series with a 1-1 tie after the 2nd match. Ireland vs Pakistan Match Toss PredictionToss has played a big factor in both the matches as the chasing side has won both the games and the same venue will be used for the last match. The toss winner is certain to choose bowling first. Ireland vs Pakistan Pitch ReportIt is a good wicket to bat on, as witnessed in the first 2 matches. There are plenty of runs for the batters if they settle well before going for big shots. Fast bowlers are getting more success here as 16 out of 19 wickets in the last 2 matches have been taken by the pacers. The average innings score is around 180. Dublin Weather ReportThe weather report shows cloudy day in Dublin on Tuesday. There are some chances of rain during the match time. The temperature will hover around 14-15ยฐC. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Ireland vs Pakistan 3rd T20 2024

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Ireland vs Pakistan 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Ireland vs Pakistan 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win IRE vs PAK 2nd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. ๐Œ๐€๐“๐‚๐‡ :ย Ireland vs Pakistan๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ : May 12, 2024๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT๐•๐„๐๐”๐„ : Clontarf Cricket Club Ground – Dublin, Irelandย ๐“๐Ž๐”๐‘๐๐€๐Œ๐„๐๐“ : 2nd T20ย 2024 Ireland vs Pakistan Betting Tips Andrew Balbirnie played a stunning innings of 77 in the first game and led Ireland to a win. He should be backed as Ireland top batter. Mark Adair is Ireland’s best bowler and should pose a big challenge for Pakistan, especially with the new ball. Back him to take over 1.5 wickets in the game.Babar Azam scored 57 in the first match. Babar is known for his consistent performances and even though he was far from fluent, one can back him to come good again. He is a top pick for Pakistan top batter. Shaheen Afridi can be lethal with the new ball and very capable to run through a lineup. Back him as top Pakistan bowler.Pakistan have more six hitters in the team, with likes of Saim Ayub, Azam Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed. They are likely to hit more sixes among the two teams. Ireland vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Ireland vs Pakistan 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips Ireland will take on Pakistan in the 2nd match of the three T20I series. The game will be played at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin Stadium and will start at 7:30 PM IST on May 12. Ireland picked up a comprehensive five wicket win in the first T20I to get the series off to a perfect start. The hosts were not intimidated by the mighty opposition and were clinical in their approach. Ireland did well to restrict Pakistan to 182-6 and later chased the target by five wickets to spare, with Andrew Balbirnie scoring 77. Pakistan should be very concerned with the defeat as the team also lost to a second string New Zealand team at home. Pakistan could say they are experimenting ahead of the World Cup but they almost played a full strength team in the first T20I.  Pakistan’s approach to the game has been a concern in the last few games as the team has not aimed for bigger scores and followed a traditional strategy of starting low and scoring heavy in last overs, trying to post a score of around 180, but times have changed and the par score has moved up to 200-210, something Pakistan need to look into. Ireland vs Pakistan Match Toss PredictionCaptains winning the toss should bowl first. We saw in the first game that even a score of 180+ was not enough to defend thus both teams would prefer to chase. Ireland vs Pakistan Pitch ReportThe pitch at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin looks a good one to bat. There will be swing with the new ball but it wonโ€™t last more than a few overs after which it will be very easy to score runs and bowlers will have to rely on good lines and length. A score of 190-200 is just par. Dublin Weather ReportThere is heavy rain predicted with chances of precipitation going as high as 60 per cent. The weather will be in early 10s so it will be quite chilly conditions for cricket. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Ireland vs Pakistan 2nd T20 2024

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Ireland vs Pakistan 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Ireland vs Pakistan 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win IRE vs PAK 1st T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. ๐Œ๐€๐“๐‚๐‡ :ย Ireland vs Pakistan๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ : May 10, 2024๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT๐•๐„๐๐”๐„ : Clontarf Cricket Club Ground – Dublin, Ireland๐“๐Ž๐”๐‘๐๐€๐Œ๐„๐๐“ : 1st T20 2024 Ireland vs Pakistan Betting Tips Harry Tector is our pick for Irelandโ€™s top batter. He has a strike rate of 121 in the T20Is and scored 1243 runs. For bowling, we back Mark Adair as the top bowler. He has taken 107 wickets in 77 T20I matches.PAKโ€™s wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan is our pick for the top batter. He has crossed 3000-run mark in the T20Is with an average of 49.96. Pacer Shaheen Afridi will be the top bowler from Pakistan. He has taken 81 wickets in 61 T20Is at 16.3 strike rate.Pakistan has a strong top-order and we expect them to accelerate in the powerplay. Pakistanโ€™s total in the first 6 overs will be over 46.5. Ireland vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Ireland vs Pakistan 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips Pakistan is scheduled to tour Ireland in May 2024 for a 3-match T20I series. This will be the first ever bilateral T20I series between IRE and PAK. The tour will kick-off with the 1st T20 match on 10th May at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin, Ireland. The series will serve as a part of preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 for both teams. The ICC event is scheduled to commence on 1st June, 2024. Pakistan and Ireland are grouped together in the A group along with India, USA and Canada. They will come face to face on 16th June in the US. Babar Azam is back to leading the Pakistan T20I side after Shaheen Afridiโ€™s tiny period of captaincy earlier this year. For the home side Ireland, experienced player Paul Sterling will lead. Ireland vs Pakistan Match Toss PredictionThe toss winner is likely to bowl first as 2 out of last 3 T20Is on this ground were won by the chasing team. Ireland vs Pakistan Pitch ReportThis ground has hosted very few T20I matches. From these matches, we have deduced that this is a slow pitch which offers help to both pacers and spinners. Batters will struggle a bit and the average innings score will be around 135. Dublin Weather ReportThe weather forecast shows sunny weather with partial clouds on Friday in Dublin. The temperature will hover around 19-20ยฐC. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Ireland vs Pakistan 1st T20 2024

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Mohammad Amir gets Irish visa, set to join Pakistan side ahead of second T20I

Mohammad Amir gets Irish visa, set to join Pakistan side ahead of second T20I

Pakistan cricket authorities heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday after the Irish consulate issued visa to Mohammad Amir who is likely to join the team before the second T20I in Dublin on May 12. Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir(AFP) The first of the three T20Is will be played on Friday at the Clontaff ground. A PCB source said the board has been notified about Amirโ€™s visa clearance and they are making travel arrangements for the left-arm pacer. Amir is currently in Lahore while the rest of the squad left on Tuesday (May 7) for Dublin for the series. After days of deadlock, the breakthrough eventually came after discussions between the Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket Ireland over the delay in issuing visa to Amir. The PCB was not given any particular reason for the delay in issuing the visa to Amir by the Irish consulate. But the source said the delay occurred because of a technical ground, which has now been resolved. โ€œObviously, the PCB was unhappy with the visa delay as it affects the team management plans for the (T20) World Cup and also has a bearing on the affected player who has returned from retirement to international cricket after four years,โ€ the source said. After the series against Ireland, Pakistan will move to England for four T20Is starting from May 22 at Leeds. Interestingly, Amir was readily issued a visa to play in Irelandโ€™s inaugural Test match against Pakistan back in 2018.

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'Will send team to Pakistan only if...': BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India's Champions Trophy participation | Cricket News

‘Will send team to Pakistan only if…’: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India’s Champions Trophy participation | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rajeev Shukla, the vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has clarified that the Indian team’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy next year, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from February to March 2025, is contingent upon receiving approval from the central government.The statement comes amidst speculation regarding India’s potential absence from the tournament.Tensions between India and Pakistan have significantly impacted cricketing relations between the two nations since 2008, following the Asia Cup. Bilateral series between India and Pakistan have been suspended since December 2012-January 2013, with ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup serving as the primary platforms for their cricketing encounters.The decision to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy hinges on various factors, including the prevailing diplomatic and security situation between the two countries. Given the history of strained relations and security concerns, any decision regarding India’s participation will be subject to careful consideration and consultation with relevant authorities.Speaking to the ANI, Shukla said, “In the case of the Champion Trophy, we will do whatever the Government of India will tell us to do. We send our team only when the Government of India gives us permission. So we will go according to the decision of the Indian government.” Pakistan resorted to a hybrid strategy during the hosting of the Asia Cup last year due to logistical and security challenges, notably hosting all of India’s matches, including potential encounters against Pakistan, in Sri Lanka. This decision was made in the interest of ensuring the smooth conduct of the tournament while accommodating security concerns and diplomatic sensitivities.Contrastingly, when it came to the possibility of adopting a similar hybrid approach for the ODI World Cup hosted by India the previous year, Pakistan did not seriously consider such a strategy.Instead, they participated in the tournament in India, playing all their matches at various venues across the country. Despite initial discussions regarding the feasibility of a hybrid approach, Pakistan ultimately competed in the tournament in India, albeit facing challenges in the group stages and being eliminated early on.It’s worth noting that Pakistan holds the distinction of being the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy, with their triumph in the last edition held in 2017. As they gear up for future tournaments, Pakistan will undoubtedly aim to replicate their past success on the global stage.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has designated Lahore as the only location for India matches for the Champions Trophy that Pakistan has been awarded for the next year, as ESPNcricinfo reported earlier in May.According to ESPNcricinfo, PCB has locked three locations–Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi–to host the two-week Champions Trophy. India’s draft schedule calls for them to play all of their games at Lahore, which is also the location of the final.It is said that the idea of putting India in a single place was put forward to avoid potentially significant logistical and security issues related to their travel. Additionally, it gives Indian fans a comparatively easier choice to visit because it is headquartered in Lahore, which is near the Wagah border crossing between the two countries.PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said earlier that the board had sent a draft schedule of the tournament, likely to be staged in mid-February next year, to the ICC. Discussions on it involving the eight participating members will take place, with the major sticking point likely to be whether the India team travels or not.(With ANI inputs)

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Wary of Virat Kohli threat at T20 World Cup, Pakistan's Babar Azam says, we will... | Cricket News

Wary of Virat Kohli threat at T20 World Cup, Pakistan’s Babar Azam says, we will… | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam revealed on Monday that his team is meticulously planning their strategies to counter the formidable presence of star Indian batsman Virat Kohli in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup showdown between the two cricketing giants.The much-anticipated clash is set to ignite passions as it unfolds in the vibrant atmosphere of West Indies/USA later this year.Speaking ahead of his team’s T20I series against Ireland scheduled to commence from March 10, comprising three exhilarating matches to be held in Dublin, Babar emphasised the significance of devising a comprehensive game plan to neutralise Kohli’s impact on the field.The marquee encounter between Pakistan and India, slated for June 9 in New York, promises to be a spectacle for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.Recalling the intensity of their previous T20 Cup encounter in 2022, Babar reminisced about Kohli’s memorable innings, where he orchestrated a remarkable unbeaten knock of 82 runs off just 53 deliveries.Kohli’s masterclass, adorned with six boundaries and four towering sixes, steered India through a nerve-wracking run-chase of 160 runs, rescuing them from a precarious position of 31/4 at one juncture.Speaking at the media conference in Dublin on Monday, Babar said that though the team does not plan against one particular player, but they will be planning against Kohli, who he called as “one of the best players.”“As a team, you always plan against different teams and according to their strengths. We do not plan anything against one player. We plan for all 11 players. We do not know much about the conditions in New York and we will plan accordingly. He [Virat Kohli] is one of the best players and we will plan against him as well,” he said.Kohli’s prowess against Pakistan in T20Is is nothing short of remarkable. Across 10 encounters, he has amassed a staggering total of 488 runs, boasting an impressive average of 81.33 and a blistering strike rate exceeding 123.Kohli’s consistency is evident in his tally of five half-centuries against the arch-rivals, showcasing his ability to dominate the opposition’s bowling attack with finesse.In the T20 WC, India and Pakistan are in Group A along with Ireland, Canada and USA. Pakistan will start its campaign against the USA on June 6.Here is the schedule for Pakistan’s tour to Ireland and England ahead of the T20 World Cup:Ireland series: May 10: First T20I, Dublin; May 12 Second T20I, Dublin; May 14: Third T20I, DublinEngland series: May 22: First T20I, Leeds; May 25: Second T20I, Birmingham; May 28: Third T20I, Cardiff; May 30: Fourth T20I, London.Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (C), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.(With ANI inputs)

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Mohammad Amir's Ireland visa not issued yet due to his jail term post spot fixing case in 2010 โ€“ India TV

Mohammad Amir’s Ireland visa not issued yet due to his jail term post spot fixing case in 2010 โ€“ India TV

Image Source : GETTY Mohammad Amir Pakistan are set to depart for Ireland today for the three-match T20I series starting from May 10. The series is crucial in terms of preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup starting from June 1 in West Indies and the USA. But the visitors will have to fly out without one of their premier bowlers – Mohammad Amir as his visa is yet to be issued for the travel and is still being processed. According to PCB source, Amir’s jail term and subsequent ban post the spot-fixing case in 2010 has come back to haunt him. For the same reason, the visa has not been issued to him yet but the board is confident that the issue will be solved soon. The source further stated that Amir might be able to join the Pakistan team in Ireland in the next couple of days. Notably, Amir had faced a similar issue back in 2018 as well when the team was embarking on the tour of Ireland and England but was later issued visa. “Because of the spot-fixing case of 2010 and his subsequent jail term and ban his visa is still being processed.ย We are hopeful he will get his visa in a day or two and he can join them later,” the source said according to PTI. This is a crucial tour for some of the players in Pakistan squad as the board is yet to officially announce the team for the T20 World Cup. Pakistan are also scheduled to play four T20I matches against England away from home which will also be their last assignment before the mega event. The deadline to announce the final squad for the World Cup is May 25. Pakistan tour of Ireland schedule May 10 – 1st T20I May 12 – 2nd T20I May 14 – 3rd T20I Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Iftikhar Ahmed, Irfan Khan, Agha Salman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi

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