Madan Lal criticised the poor drainage system at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium during the Afghanistan-Australia Champions Trophy match, calling it a "bad advertisement" for Pakistan. Despite efforts to clear rainwater, the game was called off.
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West Indies have revealed their squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, featuring Amir Jangoo and the returning Gudakesh Motie. Jangoo, after impressing in ODIs, is set for his Test debut. With Shamar Joseph sidelined by injury and Alzarri Joseph unavailable, West Indies aim to build on past successes as they face Pakistan in January.
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Bangladesh secured a resounding 3-0 T20I series sweep against the West Indies with an 80-run victory in the final match. Jaker Ali's explosive 72 not out, featuring six sixes, propelled Bangladesh to 189/7. A controversial run-out decision that was overturned proved pivotal. The West Indies crumbled for 109, with Rishad Hossain taking three wickets.
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In the ILT20 match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Dubai Capitals defeated Desert Vipers by nine wickets, thanks to Gulbadin Naib's unbeaten 55 and Qais Ahmad's brilliant four for 25. This win secured the Capitals' second place in the standings, setting up a Qualifier 1 clash with the Vipers. Naib's aggressive batting ensured a commanding chase to victory.
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