Just four days earlier, the Chinese government reported its first COVID-related deaths -just two of them, mind you - since Beijing released a ten-point easing plan on 7 December. This signaled a turnaround from the nation's controversial and harsh zero-COVID policy.
All-rounder Qasim Akram smashed 12 fours and five sixes and stitched a crucial 104-run partnership with opener Mohammad Faizan to guide Central Punjab to 17-run win over Balochistan.
The middle-order batter scored 192 runs in the series, including a century and a fifty. He was declared the player of the series for his contribution to India's 2-0 clean-sweep victory against the hosts.
"We had 70-odd runs to play with, just needed one wicket. We can think of several ifs and buts, but I'm proud of the way we fought," stated Shakib after the match.
Bangladesh bowlers struck early in the innings to dismiss India's top order leaving visitors reeling at 45/4 and needing 100 more runs to win at the time of stumps of Day three of the ongoing second Test here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on Saturday
Bangladesh bowlers struck early in the innings to dismiss India's top order leaving visitors reeling at 45/4 and needing 100 more runs to win at the time of stumps of Day three of the ongoing second Test here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on Saturday
In 113 T20s, Sams has scored 1,055 runs at an average of 15.28. He has five half-centuries and best score of 98*. He also has 131 wickets in the format
The reliable batter reached the tally of 7000 runs in test cricket overtaking Bradman's 6996 run count while batting on Day 2 of the ongoing second test against Bangladesh.