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Henry Nicholls hit a fine 68 before disciplined Bangladesh bowlers restricted New Zealand to 247-8 in the opening one-day international in Dhaka on Friday. New Zealand, who won the toss and chose to bat in what is the first of a three-match ODI series, were tested early by left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam, drafted in at the last minute to replace Mustafizur Rahman due to knee discomfort. Shoriful, who last played an ODI in December 2024, created an immediate impact, removing opener Nick Kelly for seven and conceding just nine runs in his first five overs, while also creating two further chances. Nicholls then anchored the innings with a composed 68 off 83 balls, hitting nine fours for his 17th ODI half-century. The 34-year-old stitched together useful partnerships with Will Young (30) and captain Tom Latham (14) to steady the innings after the early setback. Young survived an early drop on one off Shoriful but fell to leg-spinner Rishad Hossain while attempting a reverse sweep, ed...

Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Rawalpindiz by five wickets to continue their winning run in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Thursday. Kingsmen chased down the target in 16.3 overs, losing five wickets, thanks to crucial contributions from skipper Marnus Labuschagne, Kusal Perera and Irfan Khan Niazi. The team suffered an early setback in the opening over as Asif Afridi struck to remove opener Maaz Sadaqat, who scored four off five deliveries, including a boundary. Marnus Labuschagne and Saim Ayub added some stability with a decent partnership, but it was short-lived as Afridi struck again to dismiss Saim for 15 off 11 balls, including a six, leaving the side at 28-2 in 4.1 overs. Usman Khan became the third batter to fall inside the powerplay as Mohammad Amir removed the wicketkeeper-batter for a duck off eight balls. RawalPindiz fought back by picking up another wicket, with Saad Masood dismissing Labuschagne lbw after his crucial 32 off 2...

A disciplined bowling display combined with captain Babar Azam's unbeaten half-century powered Peshawar Zalmi to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators in the 23rd Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 match at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Wednesday. The victory marked Zalmi's sixth in seven matches and fifth consecutive after their washout against three-time champions Islamabad United in Lahore. Set to chase a modest 155-run target, the leaders comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of just two wickets and nine balls to spare. The leaders got off to a flamboyant start to the pursuit as their opening pair of Mohammad Haris and Babar put together 75 runs inside nine overs until the former was dismissed by Gladiators captain Saud Shakeel. Haris remained a notable run-getter for Zalmi in the pursuit with a brisk 35 off 28 deliveries, featuring five fours and a six. Following his dismissal, Babar joined forces with in-form Kusal Mendis (21), a...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Zimbabwean cricketer Muzarabani from playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two years for violating contract. According to PCB, Blessing Muzarabani will not be able to play the next two editions of PSL. The decision to ban Muzarabani was made due to breach of contract. Muzarabani preferred the second contract despite the terms being agreed upon. There will be no compromise on compliance with contracts and transparency in professional cricket. Disciplinary action was necessary to maintain the effectiveness of PSL. PSL is a platform where contracts are respected. This ban has been imposed as a necessary measure to protect the league. via Original Source

High cholesterol is often described by medical experts as a “silent” health condition that can develop for years without noticeable symptoms, while gradually increasing the risk of serious complications affecting the heart, brain and other vital organs. Health specialists say many people only discover the problem once it has already progressed into a serious medical condition such as heart disease or stroke. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance present in the blood, produced naturally by the liver and also obtained through diet, particularly from meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. While essential for hormone production, cell structure and vitamin D synthesis, excess levels can become dangerous. Doctors explain that cholesterol is broadly divided into two types: high-density lipoprotein (HDL), often referred to as “good” cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as “bad” cholesterol. HDL helps remove excess fat from the bloodstream, while LDL can accumulate in blood ...

Rilee Rossouw’s anchoring half-century, supported by a disciplined bowling display, powered Quetta Gladiators to a commanding 61-run win over Rawalpindi in the 18th match of the Pakistan Super League at the National Bank Stadium on Friday. Set to chase a daunting 184-run target, Pindiz's batting unit faltered and could yield 121 before getting booked in 17.3 overs. Emerging all-rounder Saad Masood waged a lone battle for the Pindiz and remained their top-scorer with a brisk 19-ball 31, followed by experienced middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell, who made a cautious 30 off 32 deliveries. Besides them, only Yasir Khan and Abdullah Fazal could amass double figures, making 22 and 20, respectively. Usman Tariq, Jahandad Khan and captain Saud Shakeel jointly led the Gladiators' bowling charge with two wickets each, while Kashif Bhatti and Abrar Ahmed chipped in with one scalp apiece. Put into bat first, the previous edition's runners-up accumulated 182/6 in their 20 overs, ...