Benaud-Qadir Trophy Archives

Shahid Afridi anticipates exciting contest in Benaud Qadir Trophy Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi shared his thoughts on the upcoming Test series between Australia and Pakistan, expressing anticipation for a battle during the Benaud Qadir Trophy. “Aussies are traditionally strong, both mentally and physically,” Afridi acknowledges Australia as a cricket powerhouse. “They are a very formidable side in their own conditions and facing them is always a challenge.” Afridi, reminisced about his playing days with Australia, particularly highlighting the honor of sharing the field with legendary spinner Shane Warne. “Playing alongside Shane Warne was an excellent experience. He was a fighter and a brilliant cricketer. I learned a lot from him during our time together. We had some bowling sessions together, and he offered some valuable tips,” Afridi said. Former Pakistan captain emphasized the strength of Australia’s current batting lineup. “They have a very strong batting order, and I expect ...

We’ll ensure not to discuss on field plans in Urdu in front of Usman Khawaja, Hasan Ali In a candid interview, Pakistani cricketer Hasan Ali shed light on the upcoming challenges his team faces during the highly anticipated tour to Australia. The fast bowler, spoke about an interesting takeaway from last Benaud-Qadir Trophy. “Usman bhai is familiar with Urdu,” Hasan stated, “but after he leaked our strategies to the Australia cricket team in Karachi, we’ve become more cautious. We’ll ensure not to discuss plans in Urdu in front of him to keep our strategies confidential. We’ll move a bit farther away from him to strategize for the game.” Discussing the challenges of the Australian tour, Hasan emphasized the toughness of Australian conditions, especially with the bouncy tracks that provide extra bounce, making it a formidable test for the Pakistani team. “It’s not just Pakistan; all South Asian teams find it ...