HARARE: Zimbabwean cricket star Sikandar Raza has been honoured with two of the country’s most prestigious sports awards at the annual National Sports Awards ceremony.
Congratulations to @SRazaB24 on winning both the Sportsman of the Year and Sportsperson of the Year awards at the Zimbabwe Annual National Sports Awards (ANSA). Congratulations as well to Zimbabwe Cricket for being named the National Sports Association of the Year. pic.twitter.com/r4KJFNPwfp
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) May 18, 2026
Sikandar Raza has bagged the prestigious “Sportsman of the Year” award for his brilliant performances lately. Apart from that, he has also won the coveted “Sportsperson of the Year” award, which is a great milestone in his sports career.
Two more major accolades added to @SRazaB24’s cabinet. ✌️ #ANSA2025 pic.twitter.com/ycPHJy1KtA
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) May 18, 2026
As per the organizers of the event, these prizes are meant to recognize Sikandar Raza’s brilliant performance and consistency at the international level.
Umar Gul clears air over viral video of dispute with Shaheen Afridi
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s bowling coach Umar Gul has addressed rumours of a confrontation with star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi, following a viral video on social media that sparked widespread speculation.
Speaking at a press conference, the coach says that the video emerged when Pakistan’s star bowler Hassan Ali got injured and was lying on the ground, while Shaheen Afridi was sitting out there. It was regarding the habit of taping the knee before starting to bowl by Shaheen.
Umar Gul also adds that the video shared online was wrongly showing a friendly discussion as a heated argument. He says that the reactions shown in the video clip were natural and Gul did not realize that the recording was happening during that time.
The coach further added that the entire incident had been exaggerated on social media and there was nothing like a clash between him and Shaheen Afridi.
