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A tense verbal altercation occurred on the cricket field again between players. A dispute arose between Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf and English all-rounder Will Jacks. During the incident, Rauf also expressed disagreement with the umpire's decision.

The incident unfolded during an exciting One Day International Three Series match between Pakistan and England, which took place on October 25th in Lahore. During the game, Englishman Sam Curran bowled a bouncer at Pakistani batsman Shadab Khan. Haris Rauf appealed for a wide, but the umpire rejected his appeal.

At this moment, Will Jacks said something that displeased Haris Rauf. Following this, Rauf began shouting at the English bowler Jacks and started arguing with the umpire. The umpires had to intervene to prevent the conflict from escalating on the field.

Video of this situation is quickly spreading across social media. However, the exact details of what Will Jacks said that angered Haris Rauf remain unknown. Despite the drama, Pakistan won this intense confrontation by one wicket.

The Pakistani team, which needed to chase a target of 242 runs, found itself in a very vulnerable position. However, the partnership between Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan, which yielded 89* runs after the score was 154/9, allowed Pakistan to almost win the match. Shadab Khan scored 113* not out, and Haris Rauf remained on the field until the end, scoring 7 runs. For his outstanding performance, Shadab Khan received the 'Player of the Match' award.

In the ODI Tri-series match between Pakistan and England, held on October 25th at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Shadab Khan played a decisive innings, turning a defeat into a victory for the Pakistani team.

Pakistan lost nine wickets with a score of 154 runs, and an additional 88 runs were needed for victory. However, Shadab, along with Haris Rauf, managed to change the course of the game by adding 89 runs without loss of wicket for the tenth wicket, securing the win for Pakistan and qualification for the Tri-series final.

Shadab Khan scored 113 runs without loss of wicket off 96 balls, including 13 fours and five sixes. This marked his first century in ODI format. Haris Rauf, batting at number eleven, supported him by scoring seven runs.

Despite England having the last wicket remaining, both batsmen maintained composure under pressure. Ultimately, Rauf hit the winning four, bringing an unforgettable victory to Pakistan.

The partnership between Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf became the largest partnership in successfully chasing a target in ODIs for the tenth wicket. Previously, this record belonged to Derek Murray and Andy Roberts, who scored 64 runs without loss of wicket against Pakistan during the 1975 World Cup.

During his innings, Shadab reduced the pressure of the target by constantly hitting boundaries. Rauf, on the other side of the field, defended his wicket and played thoughtfully when necessary. Their combined play completely changed the course of the contest.

Prior to this, Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi played a key role in restricting England's score to 241 runs. He took four wickets for 46 runs, while Rajaulullah, making his ODI debut, secured two wickets.

England's innings started poorly, and the team lost three wickets for only 19 runs. After this, Ben Duckett stabilized the game, scoring 105 runs off 111 balls. Sam Curran earned 42 runs, and they formed a partnership of 93 runs for the fifth wicket. In the end, Gus Atkinson added 36 runs without loss of wicket, taking the team to an acceptable total.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a list of 14 players for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Babar Azam will lead the team, and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha will return to the squad after scoring a triple century in domestic cricket. Additionally, three players without international caps have been included in the national team for the first time.

It is worth noting that Salman Ali Agha was previously dropped from the team during the tour of England in August-September. He regained the selectors' trust through his impressive performance in domestic cricket. In the Presidents Trophy Grade-I tournament, he not only scored a triple century but also a century.

PCB has included Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Tahir, and Mohammad Suleman in the national team for the first time. These three demonstrated strong performances in domestic cricket. Mohammad Tahir leads the Presidents Trophy with 730 points in seven matches, featuring three centuries and the best individual score of 225 runs. Mohammad Suleman scored 652 points with three centuries, while Sameer Minhas has 405 points.

Left-arm spinner Ali Usman has also returned to the team. He achieved significant success by taking five wickets at Headingley in August. He became the first overseas player to take five wickets in an innings at this ground since 1972. Experienced fast bowler Mohammad Abbas remains in the team. During the tour of England, he jointly received the series player of the match award.

Two fast bowlers will also be added to the squad for the series against Sri Lanka, whose selection will take place after the practice match. The practice match between PCB Patrons XI and the Sri Lankan Test team will be held in Islamabad from November 4 to 6. Sad Bhag will captain the PCB Patrons XI. Many main squad players, including Mohammad Salman, Shoaib Akhtar Jr., Ali Shabbir, Shakib Khan, and Obaid Shah, are vying for the remaining two fast bowler slots.

The first Test match of the series will take place from November 9 to 13 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The second Test will be held from November 17 to 21 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both matches are part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27.

The Pakistan squad includes: Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Arafat Minhas, Azan Aways, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Gori (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Tahir, Rajulla, Sad Bhag (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas, and Saud Shakeel.

The PCB Patrons XI squad: Sad Bhag (captain/wicketkeeper), Abdullah Fazal, Ali Shabbir, Ali Usman, Azan Aways, Mohammad Salman, Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Tayeb Arif, Mohammad Tahir, Shakib Khan, Sameer Minhas, Shoaib Akhtar Jr., and Obaid Shah.