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Pakistan registered a record win over South Africa in the first Test at Karachi's National Stadium.  Left-arm spinner Nauman Ali bagged a five-wicket haul in an innings on Test debut. The Hosts completed the target in 22.5 overs with eight wickets in hand.  After winning the first Test in the two-match series, the Babar Azam-led side move to the fifth position in the ICC World Test Championship standings. Here is how Twitter reacted: Much needed win for Pakistan! Of course the conditions suited us yet the team fought hard from difficult situations. Well bowled Nauman Ali, great debut. All the best to team Pakistan for the second Test — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 29, 2021 Congratulations @TheRealPCB on wonderful victory 👏👏 Thumbs up for all three departments Especially @iamfawadalam25 , @Shah64Y , @AzharAli_ and Nauman Ali for their great contributions 👍 #PAKvSA — Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) January 29, 2021 Congratulations Pakistan for the win in th

IPL 2021 Auction is already upon us as the cricket world prepares for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. The franchises had to release some players as they opted out or retired from the T20 cricket. Last year, few cricketers missed the tournament because of several reasons. Unfortunately, three well-known legends will not be a part of the 14th edition of IPL. 3. Shane Watson (Chennai Super Kings) The Australian all-rounder announced his retirement after CSK's disappointing exit from the tournament in 2020. 2. Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) The Sri Lankan star, who did not feature in the IPL 2020. He skipped the tournament owing to some personal reasons. 1. Dale Steyn (Royal Challengers Bangalore) The South African seamer decided to pull out of the 2021 season. He has not retired from the franchise cricket. He will play for the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League later this year.

The schedule for the latest edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League has been announced. A total of 8 teams are divided into two groups of four each. The tournament is slated to begin on January 28 Group A: Maratha Arabians, Northern Warriors, Bangla Tigers and Delhi Bulls while. Group B: Deccan Qalandars, Team Abu Dhabi, the Gladiators and Pune Devils. Shoaib Malik, Nicholas Pooran, Dwayne Bravo, Thisara Perera, Sunil Narine and Isuru Udana among known cricketers will be gracing the T10 format tournament. Full Schedule: 28-Jan Maratha Arabians  vs Northern Warriors  Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 28-Jan Deccan Gladiators vs Pune Devils Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 28-Jan Qalandars vs Team Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 29-Jan Bangla Tigers vs Delhi Bulls Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 29-Jan Pune Devils vs Qalandars Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 29-Jan Deccan Gladiators  vs Team Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 30-J

Sri Lanka Cricket have announced the squad for the two-match test series against England. The veteran batsman Angelo Mathews has returned to the Test side for the two-match home series against England starting on Thursday in Galle. The 2nd Test is slated to begin on January 22 at the same venue. Dimuth Karunaratne – Captain Kusal Janith Perera Dinesh Chandimal Kusal Mendis Angelo Mathews Oshada Fernando Niroshan Dickwella Minod Bhanuka Lahiru Thirimanne Lasith Embuldeniya Wanindu Hasaranga Dilruwan Perera Suranga Lakmal Lahiru Kumara Vishwa Fernando Dushmantha Chameera Dasun Shanaka Asitha Fernando Roshen Silva Lakshan Sandakan Nuwan Pradeep Ramesh Mendis

Bangladesh Cricket Board have announced the 24-man preliminary squad for the forthcoming ODI series against West Indies. Former skipper Mashrafe Mortaza, who made his ODI debut back in 2001, has been dropped from the ODI squad. The 33-year-old allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named in the Test and ODI squad after completing his 12 months ban imposed by ICC  for failing to report corrupt approaches.  Preliminary Squad for ODI Series: Tamim Iqbal Khan, Taskin Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Al Amin Hossain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Md. Shoriful Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Mahmud, Md Mithun, Saif Uddin, Liton Kumer Das, Mustafizur Rahman, Md Mahmud Ullah, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Taijul Islam, Musaddek Hossain Saikat, Nasum Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Mahadi Hasan, Naim Sheikh, Rubel Hossain Preliminary Squad for Test Series: Momimul Haque Showrab, Taskin Ahmed, Tamim Iqbal Khan, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan, Hasan M