Greatest World Cup matches: Italy-Argentina (1990)

Italy’s history through football

Italy's football This was particularly true with the World Cups of 1934 and 1938 and the Olympic tournament in Berlin in 1936, all of which Italy won. Radio was the main means by which people followed the game and the commentaries were extremely nationalistic, as were the reports in the press.

The Battle of Highbury match with England in 1934 was presented as a kind of war, and defeat was turned into victory. The 1938 World Cup in France saw anti-fascist protests at Italian games.

However, football also presented fascism with problems. Localism contrasted with fascism’s nationalist ideology—being a fan of a club side was at odds with the whole idea of fascism.

Football itself was in some ways anti-fascist in a weak sense, perhaps. Many footballers were fascists, but others became part of the resistance.

The big teams in the 1930s were associated in some ways with the regime. Juventus, which won five titles in a row, were the car company Fiat’s team, and Bologna had a strong link to the fascist leadership in that town.

Greatest World Cup Matches: Italy-Argentina 1990:-

Diego Armando Maradona had been the uncontested football star of the 1980s, and is perhaps the best player that ever lived. In 1986 he had led the Argentinean team to the World Cup, and had changed club from FC Barcelona, where he had not had a happy spell because of injuries, to AS Napoli as the then most expensive player in history. The move immediately paid off, as Maradona led the club to a long-awaited Serie A title, as well as a UEFA Cup title. He immediately became a legend in the southern Italian city, jealous of the success that had for so many years only gone to the rich northern Italian teams. But at the same time, Maradona was creating controversy; with his sometimes provocative personality and scandals surrounding him, he became a vilified person outside of Naples and Argentina. This came to a head in the 1990 World Cup, where the defensive Argentinean side won few friends. In the first round Argentina had sensationally lost the opening match in Milan to Cameroun, and the entire stadium in Milan had been against the Argentineans. In the two following matches Argentina just made it into the last-16 by defeating Russia and tying Romania. In the last-16 Argentina faced their arch-rivals of Brazil, and although pressed down the entire match, it only took one brilliant moment from Maradona and Claudio Canniggia to give them a 1-0 victory (and one of Brazil’s worse World Cup performances ever!).
In the quarterfinals Argentina had faced what at the time was perhaps the most powerful European side, but that was soon to be torn apart by war, namely Yugoslavia. In another defensive match, Argentina took the Yugoslavs into penalty kicks, where the Argentinean goalkeeper from Millionarios, Sergio Goycoechea (who had replaced the hapless Neri Pumpido, who had cost the losing goal against Cameroun) stepped forward and with four saves, gave the Argentineans the place in the semifinals, where they were to play the Italian hosts.
Italy clearly expected to be world champion at home. Everything around the tournament had been set up with this in mind, and in spite of some questionable refereeing and not always strong play, Italy had won every match; in the first round they had three narrow victories against Austria, USA and Czechoslovakia; in the last-16 Uruguay had been defeated 2-0, while Ireland had been defeated 1-0 in the quarterfinals. The star of the Italian team had been the small Juventus striker Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci. He had come in as a substitute in the first match against Austria and had scored the winning goal. After this he had started in every match taking over the position as striker with great success (he was to become the most scoring player of the tournament).
The match was to take place in Naples, in Stadio Sao Paolo, which was Maradona’s home stadium. After Argentina had been booed by fans wherever they went, the Argentineans really hoped that Maradona’sstatus as a legend in Naples would lead to people support them against the hosts. Maradona himself said: “For 364 days of the year you are considered to be foreigners in your own country. Today you must do what they want by supporting the Italian team. Instead, I am a Naepolitan for 365 days out of the year.”
The Naepolitans responded by clapping of the Argentinean team, and a huge banner in the stadium read: “Maradona Napoli loves you, but Italy is our country.” There was no conflict, and it was the only stadium where the Argentinean team was met with respect. While the Naepolitan fans did support their home country in what became a very dramatic match.
It all seemed to be going Italy’s way from the start as only one quarter of an hour into the match Italy was attacking and the Sampdoria striker Gianluca Vialli had a spectacular shot that Goycoechea could not hold, and the ball went directly to a quick Schillaci who a bit clumsily kicked the ball into the goal and an Italian lead. It did not matter that the Argentineans protested that at the moment of Vialli’s shot, Schillaci had been in an off-side position; this was a detail for an immensely home-friendly French referee, Michel Vautrot (although to be fair, it is still discussed whether such a situation should be an off-side nevertheless; they are called as often as they are not…).
However, working hard and giving the Italian strikers little space (often with unfair means) the Argentinean team slowly started working their way back into the match, and as this happened the Italians got increasingly nervous. It was not a beautiful match, but it was very intense, and for the Italians, growing evermore so as they lacked chances and the Argentineans were being led by a Maradona who was playing his best match of the tournament.
Nobody had scored against Italy in the tournament so far, but halfway into the second half the Atalanta striker Claudio Caniggia rose up to a cross into the Italian penalty area by Julio Olarticoechea, and got in front of Walter Zenga, who looking very fragile, saw the ball go over him and into the Italian net.
The frustration was clear among the Italians, and coach Azeglio Vicini decided to put in Roberto Baggio and Aldo Serena. Although they pressed more, the Argentinean defense around Real Madrid’s Oscar Ruggeri was very strong, and whenever the situation came, Goycoechea was being splendid on goal, for instance making a spectacular save of a free kick from Roberto Baggio.
As the match went into extra time the nerves only got worse and so did the numerous fouls. And the French referee only contributed to this when he put on a totally uncalled for extra time of eight minutes in the first half of the extra time. In this time, the Argentinean player from Independiente de La Plata received a red card for punching Roberto Baggio. However, up one man, Italy was unable to break the deadlock, and the match went into the penalty kicks that the Argentineans had hoped for.
It did seem to everyone that Sergio Goycoechea was far more confident than Italy’s Walter Zenga. He came very close to stopping the shots from Roberto Baggio and Luigi De Agostini, while Walter Zenga had been outshot completely in the first three Argentinean penalty kicks.
At the score 3-3 AC Milan’s Roberto Donadoni’s shot was spectacularly saved by Goycoechea, and in the following shot, Diego Maradona made no mistake to score against Zenga (every Italian had hoped that Maradona, who had missed a penalty in the previous match against Yugoslavia, would miss at this crucial moment), and in the next penalty, Aldo Serena from Inter had to score, but again, Sergio Goycoechea made a save that put Argentina in the final.
Italians were devastated that the title that they had hoped to win at home had been taken away from them. There was a lot of bitterness against the Argentineans who had nevertheless won an expensive victory; Claudio Caniggia had received an unprofessional booking for handball and was banned for the final, and so were Giusti and the strong defender Sergio Batista.
Argentina lost the final 1-0 to West Germany while Italy got a meager consolation by defeating England in the match for third place.

Michael Hussey ( AUS)

Michael Hussey ( AUS)
Michael Hussey born on May 27, 1975 in Morley, Western Australia. Michael is left-handed batsman, he has made a highly successful start to his international career. He plays his first-class cricket as vice-captain for the Western Warriors in Australia, and has played for several counties in England. His batting average in both forms of the game is over 70, and he currently tops the list of best averages ever in ODI cricket. Statistically, Hussey's international career (so far) has been extraordinarily successful. His batting average in Tests is nearly 80 and in ODIs just under 60. He currently tops the list of best averages ever in ODI cricket. Hussey's ODI average would be lower were it not for an early string of not outs, but nevertheless his strike rate of 90.90 is very respectable.

Michael Edward Killeen Hussey (born 27 May 1975, Morley, Western Australia) is an Australian cricketer, a left-handed specialist batsman. Hussey is also widely known by his nickname Mr Cricket. Hussey was a relative latecomer to both the one-day international and Test Australian teams, debuting at 28 and 30 years of age in the respective formats, with 15,313 first-class runs before making his Test debut. However, he has had a highly successful international career, being the top-ranked ODI batsman in the world in 2006.

Jacques Kallis ( SA )

Jacques Kallis ( SA )

Jacques Kallis' girl friend Shamone Jardim - A model with Star Models
On May 5, 2007, Jacques Kallis wrote in his blog - "Greetings to all from the West Indies. I wanted to share some news with you that has certainly made me very happy. I have a new lady in my life and her name is Shamone Jardim. It is so nice to date a girl that is dating me for who I am and not someone who is looking to further her career out of a relationship."

Jacques Kallis ( SA ) Jacques Kallis is the best allrounder in the world. The burly Capetonian bats at number three or four in the South African line-up, although this World Cup is more likely to find him in the latter position. He is the rock amongst SA's batsmen: able to focus mercilessly for long periods of time and defy the opposition bowling. He is also capable of accelerating the scoring with a wide array of strokes. He has no discernable weakness against pace or spin bowling. He is a difficult man to dislodge.Kallis is also one of the ten best seam bowlers in the world. He usually moves the ball away from the right-handed batsman and possesses.a short ball surprising in its pace, as well as a slow ball surprising in its lack of pace. He is likely to feature first change, but is also very adept at firing in the yorkers at the death. Finally, Kallis is also SA's premier slip fielder.

Andrew Symonds ( AUS )

Andrew Symonds ( AUS ):Andrew Symonds may have played his last game for Australia after the troubled all-rounder was sent home from England in disgrace yesterday.
Symonds, 33, who has attracted as much criticism for his off-field activities as he has praise for his cricketing skills, is likely to have his offer of a new Australia contract withdrawn after being kicked out of the World Twenty20 squad in the wake of an “alcohol-related incident”.
It is believed that Symonds, who was born in Birmingham but raised in Queensland, boarded a Qantas flight from Heathrow at lunchtime as his team-mates practised at the Brit Oval. A source suggested that he was stopping off in the Far East before returning to Brisbane.
Cameron White, the former Somerset all-rounder, has replaced Symonds in the squad after the ICC technical committee gave its approval last night. Andrew Symonds ( AUS )
Symonds born on June 9, 1975 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, Australia. He is a talented powerful right-handed batsman. He can also bowl off spin or medium pace, making him a good all-rounder. He is an outstanding fielder as well, able to take catches well and with powerful throws and excellent reflexes; some may consider him almost the 'perfect cricket package'.

Matthew Hayden ( AUS ) The left handed Matthew Hayden is a masterful opening batsman who is rarely unsettled and who hits the ball to all parts of the wicket. He possesses a beautifully uncomplicated technique which allows him to drive forcefully from the front foot and to issue thunderously executed cuts, hooks and pulls from the back. He is tall, powerfully built, and plays with muscular authority.From the moment that he struck a magnificent 149 in his maiden first-class innings, Hayden has continued to demonstrate a seemingly unquenchable thirst for big scores.His sheer weight of runs for Queensland,Hampshire and Northamptonshire has made him one of domestic cricket's best performing batsmen of recent times and, though he struggled initially on his elevation in the mid-1990s, he has now begun to make a decisive mark for himself in the international arena as well.

Michael Clarke ( AUS )

Michael Clarke ( AUS )
Michael Clarke born on April 2, 1981 in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia is a right-handed batsman, highly-regarded fielder and occasional left-arm orthodox spin bowler. He made his first-class debut for New South Wales as an eighteen year old in the 1999-2000 Australian domestic season. He played a major part in Australia's 2-1 series victory, their first in India in over thirty years, contributing outstanding bowling figures of 6 for 9 in the final Test of the series. In recognition of his performance in the 2004 calendar year, he was awarded the Allan Border Medal in 2005. England supporters still can't understand why Australia took so long to spot Hussey's Test claims. Bradmanesque in county cricket, Hussey was a less prolific and sturdier model in Australia and seemed likely to remain an unfulfilled international until the Langer-Hayden-Ponting triumvirate cracked after four years. A fractured rib to Justin Langer gave Hussey his break following 15,313 first-class runs, a record for an Australian before wearing baggy green, and during a barely believable Test introduction he accepted the apt nickname of Mr Cricket. He also owns the mark for the fastest player to 1000 Test runs after taking only 166 days to rub out the achievement of England's Andrew Strauss.

David Hussey IPL Unbelevbal Catch

David Hussey IPL Unbelevbal Catch Filder.KKR batted first and posted a competitive target of 181/6 at the end of 20 Overs. Captain Sourav Ganguly played shots in all the corners of the park. His innings had 9 fours and 5 sixes.
He also received little bit of support from his team-mates that includes Cheteshwar Pujara and David Hussey who helped Ganguly to keep the score board move faster. Andrew Symonds did well as he kept on mixing up his deliveries that kept the batsmen guessing.
Hyderabad started their run chase of 182 in a great style scoring 14 runs in the first over. But somehow KKR was able to restrict Chargers to a score of 157/5 courtesy Shane Bond who bowled a brilliant spell right at the death, spinner Murali Karthik and Angelo Matthews completes the bowling list.
Gibbs and Symonds bothe performed today as Gibbs went out after a fine 50 followed by Andy Symonds quickfire knock of 45. Monish Mishra also looked pretty cool scoring 29 of 16 deliveries.
With this win KKR climbed up the 5th spot but is tied with Rajasthan Royals who are level in the points with them. As the younger brother of Michael, David Hussey has copied his sibling's talent for ridiculous scoring in the English county competition. Also like Michael, Hussey has been forced to pile up mountains of runs in Australia before gaining the confidence of the national selectors. It took his first 1000-run season in 2007-08 before he was finally chosen for a tour, the ODI series in the West Indies in 2008, and earned his first Cricket Australia contract. Earlier in that summer he made his Twenty20 international debut against India at the MCG and was not required to bat, but picked up a wicket with his handy offspin. Hussey was one of the big surprises in the Indian Premier League auction when Kolkata paid $625,000 to secure him - far more than the sums offered for his brother and Ricky Ponting.

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Ponting's world record knock

Ponting's world record knock

Ponting, as was the case in 2003, was the star. His 164 from 105 deliveries - including 13 fours and nine sixes - was the third-highest total and second-fastest century (71 deliveries) by an Australian batsman. The innings also elevated him to third place on the one-day international century list (19), behind only Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.
When finally dismissed, caught on the mid-wicket fence by Boeta Dippenaar, Ponting was treated to a rousing standing ovation from a Johannesburg crowd generally regarded as among the most hostile in international cricket. But even such parochial fans could appreciate the mastery of what they had just witnessed, and Ponting responded in kind, raising his arms in triumph and gratitude.
However, he was hardly alone in brutalising an attack sorely missing Shaun Pollock, who withdrew prior to play with back spasms. In fact, it seemed the only thing that had changed from the 2003 World Cup final was the support cast, as Ponting's star power again proved overwhelming.
Instead of Damien Martyn, Michael Hussey (81 from 51), Simon Katich (79 from 90) and Adam Gilchrist (55 from 44) played the cameos as Australia attempted to become the second team in one-day international history to rebound from a 2-0 deficit and win a five-match series.
It should come as little surprise that Ponting's return from injury for the last three games coincided with Australia's return to the win column. He is, by far, Australia's most valuable player and the most destructive batsmen in one-day cricket.
Among the many highlights from his innings, Ponting raised his half-century with a six over mid-wicket off Jacques Kallis - part of a stunning sequence that saw him advance from 40 to 66 in just six balls. He later sent another Kallis offering over the mid-on grandstand, stopping play for several minutes while the ball was located. Kallis finished with 0-70 from six overs - but he was in good company. Makhaya Ntini, Andrew Hall, Telemachus and Shaun Kemp were all smashed for at least eight runs an over.
Without Pollock's line and length to contend with, Australia looked to attack the opening combination of Ntini and Hall. Gilchrist, in particular, was aggressive after overcoming a scratchy start. He was eventually removed by a brilliant catch from Hall, but not before he'd reached his 44th ODI half-century.

Full name Ricky Thomas Ponting
Born December 19, 1974, Launceston, Tasmania
Current age 35 years 102 days
Major teams Australia, ICC World XI, Kolkata Knight Riders, Somerset, Tasmania
Nickname Punter
Playing role Higher middle order batsman
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium
Height 1.78 m
Education Mowbray Primary; Brooks Senior High School, Launceston

Sachin Tendulkar's 200 win ODI world record as India crush South Africa

Sachin Tendulkar's 200 win ODI world record as India crush South Africa
Tendulkar was exactly 200 not out against South Africa in Gwailor breaking the previous highest score of 194 held jointly by Zimbabwean Charles Coventry and Pakistan’s Saeed Anwar.
It was Tendulkar’s 46th century in one-day cricket for India and continues a remarkable recent run of form for a player who, at the age of 36, is showing no sign of slowing down with hundreds in each of his last four Tests.

Tendulkar gave early warning of his intent with a 37-ball half century. He slowed down as he neared his hundred but picked up the pace again once past the mark, hitting Jacques Kallis for three fours in one over.
For South Africa, there was no repeat of the Johannesburg heroics when they chased 434 to beat Australia. AB De Villiers scored a hundred but they lost by 153 runs when they were bowled out for 248.
Highest individual scores in one-day international cricket:
1. 200 not out - Sachin Tendulkar, India vs. South Africa, Gwalior, Feb 2010
2. 194 not out - Charles Coventry, Zimbabwe vs. Bangladesh, Bulawayo, Aug 2009
3. 194 - Saeed Anwar, Pakistan vs. India, Chennai, May 1997
4. 189 not out - Viv Richards, West Indies vs. England, Manchester, May 1984
5. 189 - Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka vs. India, Sharjah, Oct 2000
6. 188 not out - Gary Kirsten, South Africa vs. United Arab Emirates, Rawalpindi, Feb 1996
7. 186 not out - Sachin Tendulkar, India vs. New Zealand, Hyderabad, Nov 1999
8. 183 not out - Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India vs. Sri Lanka, Jaipur, Oct 2005
9. 183 - Sourav Ganguly, India vs. Sri Lanka, Taunton, May 1999
10. 181 not out - Matthew Hayden, Australia vs. New Zealand, Hamilton, Feb 2007
11. 181 - Viv Richards, West Indies vs. Sri Lanka, Karachi, Oct 1987.

Shoaib Akhtar's Best in IPLIndian Premier League

Family

Dad's Name : Mohammed
Mother's Name : Hammeda
Brother's Name : Shahid, Jahid & Abaid
Sister's Name : Shamaila
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About him
Height : 6 feet
Zodiac : Leo
Best Habit : Stays Quiet
Worst Habit : Trusts people too quickly
Best Asset : Eyes
First step towards
shoaib is very big and demandfull player Cricket of pakisthan.Shoaib’s entrance in Cricket was not at all planned, infact it was very dramatic. He started playing cricket at the age of ‘20’ and that too with a tennis ball. As per him, he used to play bet-matches where a bet of 200 rupees was put on a match and the winner could take the money. One day just by chance Isthaq Shah, the President of Rawalpindi Real Cricket association was watching the game. He was impressed with Shoaib’s bowling and offered him to play in a Test match against New-Zealand. because shoaibs ball is very attactive and spridly. Shoaib refused initially as he had never played International Cricket nor had he ever played with the real hard cricket ball but Mr. Isthaq forced him and the rest is history.
How he became a Fast Bowler During his school days Shoaib used to run the 100-meter races. He was a very good sprinter. That’s how he got his pace ----- doing a fast 35-meter run-up. looking his bolling action is very nice full.

Shoaib's run of impressive

performances started in 1999 in a pre-World Cup series against India when he shot to prominence. It was followed by outstanding bowling displays in Shariah and later in 1999 Cricket World Cup. His memorable performance came in India in 1999 when, as a newcomer to the Pakistan team, he took eight wickets in the Asian Test championship match at Calcutta – including the wickets of Sachet Tenderloin and Rahel David off successive deliveries. This was Shoat's first encounter with Sachet Tenderloin in which Shoat bowled him for the first ball he delivered to Sachin.

Later in 2002 he fared a spirited bowling attack against Australia. The 2003 World Cup was a huge disappointment, especially given the hype, after which he was dropped from the team. He came back in the team with a bang in the 2004 series against New Zealand but struggled in a lost series against India in 2004. The series ended with a controversy when he left the field citing an injury leading to suspicions by the captain, Inzamam-ul-Haq, about his commitment. As a result, his relationship with Inzamam-ul-Haq and the coach Bob Woolmer deteriorated. A medical panel set up by PCB to investigate the nature of his injury, however, dispelled all suspicions.[4]

In 2005, Shoaib regained his reputation as a potent bowler for his side. Playing in a three-Test home series against England, he made a series of impressive bowling efforts on lifeless pitches. His effective use of slower ball proved to be unplayable by English batsmen. He emerged as the highest wicket taker of the series with seventeen wickets. His comeback was also remarkable as prior to his return, he had been criticized from all corners-such as by the Worcestershire chairman John Elliot-for his prima donna attitude and lack of commitment to team. His performance was also acknowledged by the English captain Michael Vaughan, who remarked "I thought he (Shoaib) was a big difference between the two teams".[5] He is also known as the bowler who broke the 100 mph barrier in cricket bowling history, with a delivery of 100.2 mph, and this delivery at stands as the fastest recorded to date.

On October 29, 2007 Akhtar made his comeback from his 13-match ban and performed well, taking 4-43 against South Africa in the fifth and deciding ODI in Lahore. Subsequently, he was included in the 16-man Pakistan squad for the 2007 tour of India, which he completed successfully without further incident.

Justice Rana Bhagwandas stated once that Shoaib Akhtar is the legend of Pakistani cricket.[6]

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Shoaib Akhtar signing an autograph

Shoaib has played for three counties in English county cricket: Somerset (2001), Durham (2003 and 2004) and Worcestershire (2005). He did have his moments of success (for example, taking 5-35 for Durham against Somerset in the National League in 2003, and claiming 6-16 in the same competition for Worcestershire against Glamorgan two years later) but he suffered from fitness problems, as well as a perception that he was less than interested in his task. This was particularly the case at Worcestershire: chairman John Elliott said "Players like that are no good to our club. In fact, Shoaib has been no good for any club he's been at. He's a superstar and just does what he wants.

Shoaib made a strong comeback in his first game in the IPL for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Delhi Daredevils. Defending a low score of 133, Shoaib took four top order wickets which ultimately led to the Daredevils being restricted to 110. He ended with figures of 4-11 from three overs, a performance which earned him the player of the match award.[8][9] Shoaib denied that he had any point to prove with his performance, stating, "I just wanted to win the game." Knight Riders' captain Sourav Ganguly also acknowledged Shoaib's performance, "He came to the country with lots [of things] happening behind him...But he showed a lot of character."[10] It has been widely reported that the Knight Riders have released Akhtar from his IPL contract due to his injury history but the Knight Riders' officials have denied these reports and said they are still in talks with the fast bowler[11].

Shoaib's career has been plagued with injuries, controversies, and accusations of bad attitude. After shooting to stardom at a young age due to his devastating pace, he became more interested in glam our rather than cementing his career. Although he eventually crossed the 100 mph barrier, his attitude took its toll on his reputation as well as his fitness. After a poor showing in the 2003 World Cup, he got involved in a verbal spat with then captain Warde Younis. Later he was axed along with other players, including Younis. In a triangular series in 2003 in Sir Lenka, he was caught tampering with the ball, making him the second player ever to be banned on ball tampering charges. The same year he was banned for one Test and two ODIs for abusing Paul Adams in a match against South Africa. In the 2004 home series with India, he struggled with wrist and back injuries, which raised questions about their authenticity. During the final Test he cited injury and chose not to bowl halfway through but was met with raised eyebrows when he later turned up to bat, apparently enjoying himself. Although his injuries were not proved to be fake, his reputation suffered, especially after Haq's outburst in a post match press conference. His relationship with the captain and the coach deteriorated further partially due to his manipulative nature and partially due to politics.

He was sent back from the 2005 Australia tour with a hamstring injury amid rumors of indiscipline, lack of commitment, and attitudinal complaints. He was subsequently fined by the PCB for avoiding a late night curfew. At this point, once loved Shoaib was reviled alike by teammates, opponents and cricket fans. The rest of his career was riddled with ankle and knee injuries which forced him to undergo a surgery in February 2006, until finally he was banned for two years for using performance enShoaib Akhtar's Best in

Shahid Afridi World Record 37 Ball Century

Shahid Afridi World Record 37 Ball Century

Shahid Afridi has been surrounded by controversies off it as well. Sex scandal, mischief, match fixing, et al… he has always been in the limelight. Despite all this, Shahid Afridi continues to be loved as a cricketer. He is a favorite with girls, mainly because of his attractive appearance, hairstyle, handsomeness, belligerence & also good gentle man. That’s way girls and boys like him only for personality. His general style of batting is very aggressive and attack oriented and has earned him the nickname “Boom Boom Afridi” for his fastest One Day International century just in 37 balls. Till now nobody can’t face like 37 or bellow 37 balls for century. As of 22 May 2007, he has an ODI strike rate of 109.38 runs per 100 balls, the highest in the game’s history. This attitude has been transferred to Test cricket as well, with Afridi scoring at a relatively high strike rate of 86.13 in Tests. He has an approach to batting that can change the tempo of a game and inspire the mood of an audience, as shown when a mass exodus of spectators occurred in Pakistan in late 2005 following his dismissal from the crease.

Afridi banned for two T20s for ball-tampering

PAKISTAN'S Shahid Afridi has been banned for two Twenty20 internationals by the International Cricket Council for ball tampering.

Shahid Afridi has been banned for two Twenty20 internationals after being found guilty of ball-tampering during Pakistan's two-wicket loss to Australia in the ODI at the WACA. Afridi, Pakistan's captain in Twenty20 cricket, was charged with an article 2.2.9 offence of the ICC Code of Conduct which relates to "changing the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3 of the Laws of Cricket".

He has since pleaded guilty and apologized for the mistake: "I am ashamed. I did it in the heat of the moment as the match was a close one, but I should not have done that, it's a serious offense.

"I apologies to all and everyone involved in the match and to the fans around the world. This will never happen again."

The incident happened during a two-wicket defeat to Australia, in the final one day international between the two sides.

Pakistan coach Intimacy Alma said: "It's unacceptable.

"It shouldn't have happened but it happened and I feel sorry for him.

"Being a captain you should be above everything but unfortunately it's happened."

Umran added that under Afridi’s leadership, Pakistani team’s killer instinct seemed to be back.

“The main thing I have taken from today's game is the heightened level of performance in the field shown by the team towards their new skipper. The team played as a unit and battled with some pride, and I conveyed the same to Shahid after the match today,” he said.

Umran said that Afridi would use the two-match ban to spend time with his family.

“I can confirm that Shahid will be going home early so that he can spend some much deserved time with his wife and daughters,” he said.

Shahid Afridi World Record 37 Ball Century

Shahid Afridi

World

Record 37 Ball Century

Apart from his on-field histrionics, Shahid Afridi has been surrounded by controversies off it as well. Sex scandal, mischief, match fixing, et al… he has always been in the limelight. Despite all this, Shahid Afridi continues to be loved as a cricketer. He is a favorite with girls, mainly because of his attractive appearance, hairstyle, handsomeness, belligerence & also good gentle man. That’s way girls and boys like him only for personality. His general style of batting is very aggressive and attack oriented and has earned him the nickname “Boom Boom Afridi” for his fastest One Day International century just in 37 balls. Till now nobody can’t face like 37 or bellow 37 balls for century. As of 22 May 2007, he has an ODI strike rate of 109.38 runs per 100 balls, the highest in the game’s history. This attitude has been transferred to Test cricket as well, with Afridi scoring at a relatively high strike rate of 86.13 in Tests. He has an approach to batting that can change the tempo of a game and inspire the mood of an audience, as shown when a mass exodus of spectators occurred in Pakistan in late 2005 following his dismissal from the crease.

Abdul Razzaq World Recerd History

KEVIN PIETERSEN continued his return to form with an innings of bristling intent and skittish brilliance, but was overshadowed by an 18-ball cameo from Abdul Razzaq that squared this two-match Twenty20 series.

Asked about his aggressive attitude from the off, Pietersen looked surprised, saying: “You have to go out there with purpose. That’s Twenty20, and that’s the way other guys around the world play.” It was possible to detect a dig at England’s less than purposeful start to their innings and their inability to turn a platform of 110 for one after 15 overs into a more fruitful score than the 148 they finished with.

Abdul Razzaq was once rapid enough to open the bowling and remains composed enough to bat anywhere, though he is discovering that the lower-order suits him nicely. His bowling - the reason he was first noticed - is characterised by a galloping approach, accuracy, and reverse-swing. But it is his batting that is more likely to win matches. He boasts a prodigious array of strokes and is particularly strong driving through cover and mid-off off both front and back foot. He has two gears: block or blast. Cut off the big shots and Razzaq gets bogged down, although patience is his virtue as he demonstrated in a match-saving fifty against India in Mohali in 2005. Just prior to that he had also played a bewilderingly slow innings in Australia, scoring four runs in over two hours. When the occasion demands it though, as ODIs often do, he can still slog with the best of them: England were pillaged for a 22-ball 51 at the end of 2005. and then again for nearly 60 runs in the last three overs of an ODI in September the following year

Abdul Razzaq added: “I am looking forward to playing for Hampshire in the Friends Provident t20, I've always enjoyed my cricket in England as it is a home away from home due to the massive following Pakistani players have there, and I will do my utmost to try and help Hampshire win the tournament."

Abdul Razzaq 46 runs off 18 Balls - Full Inning

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