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The BCCI will not broach the subject of India's next cricket coach at its Special General Meeting on June 26, which is likely to be dominated by discussions on implementing the Lodha Committee reforms. Besides implementation of the Supreme Court-appointed committee's reforms in the BCCI and its affiliated state units, the SGM will also discuss the report on the May 29 meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Dubai. In a letter sent to all the state associations, BCCI acting President C K Khanna said the meeting, which will take place in Mumbai, will have in its seven-point agenda the outcome of the meeting with PCB. BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary had met PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in Dubai last month. As far as appointing a new coach is concerned, Anil Kumble seemed all set to be retained as Khanna had written a letter to the acting secretary, urging him to defer the recruitment process till the end of the West Indies tour. It is understood that even the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, is in favour of retaining their longtime former India teammate.
Among other issues listed in the SGM agenda are a report on the ICC meetings, recording decisions taken by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) since January 30, bilateral tours (home and away) for this season and planning cricket activities in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). The request from Assam Cricket Association (ACA) for financial assistance to complete work of their new stadium will also be discussed.

[Pradyumna Rex]

The BCCI will not broach the subject of India's next cricket coach at its Special General Meeting on June 26, which is likely to be dominated by discussions on implementing the Lodha Committee reforms. Besides implementation of the Supreme Court-appointed committee's reforms in the BCCI and its affiliated state units, the SGM will also discuss the report on the May 29 meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Dubai. In a letter sent to all the state associations, BCCI acting President C K Khanna said the meeting, which will take place in Mumbai, will have in its seven-point agenda the outcome of the meeting with PCB. BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary had met PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in Dubai last month. As far as appointing a new coach is concerned, Anil Kumble seemed all set to be retained as Khanna had written a letter to the acting secretary, urging him to defer the recruitment process till the end of the West Indies tour. It is understood that even the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, is in favour of retaining their longtime former India teammate.
Among other issues listed in the SGM agenda are a report on the ICC meetings, recording decisions taken by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) since January 30, bilateral tours (home and away) for this season and planning cricket activities in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). The request from Assam Cricket Association (ACA) for financial assistance to complete work of their new stadium will also be discussed.

[Pradyumna Rex]

The BCCI will not broach the subject of India's next cricket coach at its Special General Meeting on June 26, which is likely to be dominated by discussions on implementing the Lodha Committee reforms. Besides implementation of the Supreme Court-appointed committee's reforms in the BCCI and its affiliated state units, the SGM will also discuss the report on the May 29 meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Dubai. In a letter sent to all the state associations, BCCI acting President C K Khanna said the meeting, which will take place in Mumbai, will have in its seven-point agenda the outcome of the meeting with PCB. BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary had met PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in Dubai last month. As far as appointing a new coach is concerned, Anil Kumble seemed all set to be retained as Khanna had written a letter to the acting secretary, urging him to defer the recruitment process till the end of the West Indies tour. It is understood that even the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, is in favour of retaining their longtime former India teammate.
Among other issues listed in the SGM agenda are a report on the ICC meetings, recording decisions taken by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) since January 30, bilateral tours (home and away) for this season and planning cricket activities in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). The request from Assam Cricket Association (ACA) for financial assistance to complete work of their new stadium will also be discussed.

[Pradyumna Rex]

The BCCI will not broach the subject of India's next cricket coach at its Special General Meeting on June 26, which is likely to be dominated by discussions on implementing the Lodha Committee reforms. Besides implementation of the Supreme Court-appointed committee's reforms in the BCCI and its affiliated state units, the SGM will also discuss the report on the May 29 meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Dubai. In a letter sent to all the state associations, BCCI acting President C K Khanna said the meeting, which will take place in Mumbai, will have in its seven-point agenda the outcome of the meeting with PCB. BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary had met PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in Dubai last month. As far as appointing a new coach is concerned, Anil Kumble seemed all set to be retained as Khanna had written a letter to the acting secretary, urging him to defer the recruitment process till the end of the West Indies tour. It is understood that even the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, is in favour of retaining their longtime former India teammate.
Among other issues listed in the SGM agenda are a report on the ICC meetings, recording decisions taken by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) since January 30, bilateral tours (home and away) for this season and planning cricket activities in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). The request from Assam Cricket Association (ACA) for financial assistance to complete work of their new stadium will also be discussed.

[Pradyumna Rex]

The BCCI will not broach the subject of India's next cricket coach at its Special General Meeting on June 26, which is likely to be dominated by discussions on implementing the Lodha Committee reforms. Besides implementation of the Supreme Court-appointed committee's reforms in the BCCI and its affiliated state units, the SGM will also discuss the report on the May 29 meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Dubai. In a letter sent to all the state associations, BCCI acting President C K Khanna said the meeting, which will take place in Mumbai, will have in its seven-point agenda the outcome of the meeting with PCB. BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary had met PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in Dubai last month. As far as appointing a new coach is concerned, Anil Kumble seemed all set to be retained as Khanna had written a letter to the acting secretary, urging him to defer the recruitment process till the end of the West Indies tour. It is understood that even the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, is in favour of retaining their longtime former India teammate.
Among other issues listed in the SGM agenda are a report on the ICC meetings, recording decisions taken by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) since January 30, bilateral tours (home and away) for this season and planning cricket activities in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). The request from Assam Cricket Association (ACA) for financial assistance to complete work of their new stadium will also be discussed.

[Pradyumna Rex]

The BCCI will not broach the subject of India's next cricket coach at its Special General Meeting on June 26, which is likely to be dominated by discussions on implementing the Lodha Committee reforms. Besides implementation of the Supreme Court-appointed committee's reforms in the BCCI and its affiliated state units, the SGM will also discuss the report on the May 29 meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Dubai. In a letter sent to all the state associations, BCCI acting President C K Khanna said the meeting, which will take place in Mumbai, will have in its seven-point agenda the outcome of the meeting with PCB. BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary had met PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in Dubai last month. As far as appointing a new coach is concerned, Anil Kumble seemed all set to be retained as Khanna had written a letter to the acting secretary, urging him to defer the recruitment process till the end of the West Indies tour. It is understood that even the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, is in favour of retaining their longtime former India teammate.
Among other issues listed in the SGM agenda are a report on the ICC meetings, recording decisions taken by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) since January 30, bilateral tours (home and away) for this season and planning cricket activities in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). The request from Assam Cricket Association (ACA) for financial assistance to complete work of their new stadium will also be discussed.

[Pradyumna Rex]

The BCCI will not broach the subject of India's next cricket coach at its Special General Meeting on June 26, which is likely to be dominated by discussions on implementing the Lodha Committee reforms. Besides implementation of the Supreme Court-appointed committee's reforms in the BCCI and its affiliated state units, the SGM will also discuss the report on the May 29 meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Dubai. In a letter sent to all the state associations, BCCI acting President C K Khanna said the meeting, which will take place in Mumbai, will have in its seven-point agenda the outcome of the meeting with PCB. BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary had met PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in Dubai last month. As far as appointing a new coach is concerned, Anil Kumble seemed all set to be retained as Khanna had written a letter to the acting secretary, urging him to defer the recruitment process till the end of the West Indies tour. It is understood that even the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, is in favour of retaining their longtime former India teammate.
Among other issues listed in the SGM agenda are a report on the ICC meetings, recording decisions taken by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) since January 30, bilateral tours (home and away) for this season and planning cricket activities in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). The request from Assam Cricket Association (ACA) for financial assistance to complete work of their new stadium will also be discussed.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

UPakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

[Pradyumna Rex]

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their final group stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a match that looked like it could go both ways at various points, captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir held strong for Pakistan after a middle order collapse to push them through to the semi-final.
Pakistan produced a clinical performance with the ball to ensure that Sri Lanka were dismissed for a total of 236. Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir had triggered a middle order collapse and Sri Lanka, who were 161/3 at one stage, found themselves tottering at 167/7. Asela Gunaratne and Suranga Lakmal then ensured that they cross the 200-run mark and Gunaratne further pushed them to the total that they ended up making.
Pakistan started on a strong note with openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman putting up a strong 74-run stand. Pakistan were cruising to a win at that stage. But it all started to go awry after Zaman was dismissed. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on and Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While they were cruising at 74/0 at one point, they found themselves 137/6 when the wicket of Imad Wasim fell.
But Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir remained calm and kept picking runs. They were helped a great deal by a meltdown of sorts by Sri Lanka on the field. Both batsmen were dropped multiple times and suddenly, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure in a match that looked like theirs to win when Wasim departed. Sri lanka could not stem the flow of runs and Sarfraz managed to get to a well-worked half-century.
Here are a few reactions to the match: 

Pakistan will now face England on Wednesday while the second semi-final will be between India and Bangladesh on Thursday.

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