Fakhar Zaman becomes first Pakistan batsman to score double century
Bulawayo,july 20: Fakhar Zaman continued his dream run in the ongoing series against Zimbabwe as he became the first Pakistan batsman to hit a double century in ODIs.
In the process, Fakhar and Imam-ul-Haq (113) blazed away to the record opening stand in ODIs as the visitors dominated the proceedings in the fourth ODI at Bulawayo.
Having already pocketed the series, Pakistan showed no signs of slowing down as Zaman and Imam smashed the hosts bowlers all around the park and went past the 286-run mark set by Sri Lanka’s Sanath Jaysuriya and Upul Tharanga against England in 2006.
While Imam scored his third century in eight ODIs, Zaman surpassed Saeed Anwar’s previous record for Pakistan of 194.
Overall, Zaman became the sixth cricketer to smack an ODI double century.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and decided to bat. The visitors have dominated the series, bowling Zimbabwe out for 67 on Wednesday to securing an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the series. Pakistan had the opportunity to experiment with their playing XI, but opted to go unchanged.
There were two changes for the Zimbabweans, with Chamu Chibhabha and Prince Masvaure coming in for seamer Donald Tiripano and top order batsman Tinashe Kamunhukamwe.
LIST:
Rohit Sharma 264, 209, 208*
Martin Guptill 237*
Virender Sehwag 219*
Chris Gayle 219
Sachin Tendulkar 200*
Fakhar Zaman 207*
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My party will complete 5-year term, says CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress government would complete its five-year term, while sidestepping questions on whether he personally would remain in office for the full duration.
Addressing reporters here, he maintained that decisions on the leadership would rest with the party high command and refrained from giving a direct answer on his own tenure.
“Our party will complete five years,” Siddaramaiah said, when asked if he would complete a full term as Chief Minister.
On the issue of leadership, he reiterated that the final call would be taken by the party leadership, saying, “The high command will decide. There’s no point asking the same thing again.”
Indicating his readiness to travel to the national capital if required, he said, “If I am called to Delhi, I will go,” adding that he would seek an appointment with Rahul Gandhi if needed.
The talks on leadership change have intensified in the power corridor of the state where claims were made that Siddaramaiah would make way for his Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
The Chief Minister also underlined that recent by-election victories in Bagalkote and Davanagere South assembly segment reflected public support for the government, stating that this clearly shows that people have appreciated the Congress government and its programmes.
The CM also dismissed the opposition’s claims, alleging they lacked strategy, and said local body elections would be conducted as per rules.
