Morocco one-day tournament

Sadiaa · August 12, 2002, 1:41pm

Another 4 by Afridi!

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189/5 after 34 overs.

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Pakistani_Tiger · August 12, 2002, 1:42pm

TANGIERS, Aug 11: Wasim Akram is set to topple another record Monday when he becomes the highest capped player in One-day Internationals by usurping former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin’s 334 appearances.

But the 36-year-old veteran, who is already going great guns, has set his sights on next year’s World Cup - which is going to be his last assignment.

“Every match in which I have wore the Pakistan colour is a memorable one. Despite all hiccups and turbulence in my career, it was worth playing for the country,” Wasim said Sunday.

Wasim is already the leading wicket-taker with 463 wickets, almost 90 more than his closest rival and compatriot Waqar Younis.

“I never played for records. My ambition was to take wickets. But naturally it is nice to have so many wickets in the bag. It makes me prouder when I look back at my career and recognize that I have done something for the country,” he said.

Wasim had three tenures as captain and now believes he has to concentrate on his fitness and stay focussed for the World Cup.

**"I enjoyed captaining the country. It was an honour. But now in the twilight of my career, I don’t think I can afford extra pressures. I need to concentrate on my fitness and form because these will be the two factors that will keep me motivated to carry on. **

**"Yes, there was a time when I was not enjoying the game. I don’t deny that I even thought of calling it a day. But then I am lucky to have sincere friends, especially my wife Huma, who lifted my morale and helped me get back on track. **

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**“If you ask me what I desperately need now, then the answer is to win the World Cup. I know how it feels to be a member of the World Cup winning team. If I ever think of a return of my achievements, then it’s the World Cup. I know the people want it desperately and so do I,” ** he said.

Wasim was the Man-of-the-Match in the 1992 World Cup final. He led Pakistan to the final in the 1999 event where his team lost a lopsided match to Australia.

“Pakistan is a multi-talented team and in my books, it is the favourite for next year’s tournament. The boys are working hard on that mission. But we need a bit of luck and support of our fan club to realize the dream,”

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the former captain added.

Most one-day appearances (before the start of Morocco Cup):

334 - Wasim Akram (Pakistan), Mohammad Azharuddin (India).

325 - Steve Waugh (Australia).

295 - Sachin Tendulkar (India).

283 - Salim Malik (Pakistan).

278 - Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka).

273 - Allan Border (Australia).

269 - Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka).

268 - Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan).

265 - Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka).

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PAKISTAN - ALL THE WAY

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Pakistani_Tiger · August 12, 2002, 1:43pm

34 overs gone

Pakistan 189/5

Required Run Rate 5.94

ehsan · August 12, 2002, 1:43pm

95 runs off 96 balls.

Question · August 12, 2002, 1:45pm

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95 runs off 96 balls.
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thanko Ehsan PA keep posting plz.

s_H_e_I_k_H · August 12, 2002, 1:45pm

Run Rate under 6 an over. Looking good.

Pakistani_Tiger · August 12, 2002, 1:45pm

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Question · August 12, 2002, 1:46pm

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** PT thanx for posting the score plz keep it up I can’t get on to any site for live score. Every single site seems like being attacked by PAKISTANIs cuz they all so busy I can’t even get through.

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Dude, open this URL in your Windows Media

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O PT PA I know about that URL its my OWN server

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but I can’t get to it cuz I am at work and my company NET is behind firewall. DAMN. But thanx

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Pakistani_Tiger · August 12, 2002, 1:48pm

Afridi gone

193/6

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Sadiaa · August 12, 2002, 1:48pm

Afridi’s GONE!!!

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khiska_hoowa · August 12, 2002, 1:48pm

hook and Shahid Afridi gone @ 33

Pakistani_Tiger · August 12, 2002, 1:49pm

Raazaq and Rashid on the pitch.

Dude, match is getting excited!

tipz · August 12, 2002, 1:50pm

noooo
just when the started playing good... he goes back to the pavilion... dang it
91 off 90 balls... still possible

Pakistani_Tiger · August 12, 2002, 1:51pm

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91 off 90 balls... still possible

Possible only if Pakistan doesn't lose wickets

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Sadiaa · August 12, 2002, 1:51pm

Pak needs to get a good partnership going here, else they don't stand a chance of winning this one (God forbid).

Asif_k · August 12, 2002, 1:51pm

On Cricinfo -
"Afridi can play so many good cricket shots, but plays so many bad ones, that was one of the bad shots, with the hook not realy on"

He should try to curb his hitting instincts.

AK

ehsan · August 12, 2002, 1:52pm

89 runs of 87 balls.

tipz · August 12, 2002, 1:53pm

^ ya... we can't lose any wickets anymore
Wasim is still back there... but i wouldnt rely on him

196-6 in 36
Razzaq and Latif playin

Pakistani_Tiger · August 12, 2002, 1:53pm

35 overs gone

Pakistan 196/6

s_H_e_I_k_H · August 12, 2002, 1:55pm

These two need to get us atleast up tp 240.