The Pakistan national cricket team is popularly nicknamed the 'Shaheens', referring to which bird of prey?

Answer Explanation

'Shaheen' translates to falcon in Urdu, and the Pakistan cricket team is nicknamed the Shaheens (as well as the 'Men in Green'), symbolizing speed and aggression.

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