Pakistan vs New Zealand: Unfit Shaheen Afridi missing from hosts' squad for ODI series
2 years ago

Pakistan vs New Zealand: Unfit Shaheen Afridi missing from hosts' squad for ODI series

Firstpost  

Karachi: Star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and leg-spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan are notably missing from Pakistan’s 16-member squad announced Thursday for the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand. The New Zealand series will be a vital part of Pakistan’s preparations for the World Cup later this year, interim chief selector Shahid Afridi said. The squad has several new faces including batters Kamran Ghulam and Tayyab Tahir, and leg-spinner Usama Mir – who all performed well in the Pakistan Cup one-day tournament. Squad: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Agha Salman, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here.

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IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami returns, no place for Rishabh Pant in T20I squad
5 days, 8 hours ago

IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami returns, no place for Rishabh Pant in T20I squad

India Today  

Mohammed Shami has made his long-awaited return to the Indian team as he has been picked for the upcoming T20I series against England. India, however, decided to leave Rishabh Pant out of the squad for the series as they decided to go with Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as the designated wicketkeepers. Jurel comes in as Pant not featured A …

SA vs PAK: Pakistan name playing XI for 1st Test, veteran pacer returns after 3 years
3 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs PAK: Pakistan name playing XI for 1st Test, veteran pacer returns after 3 years

India Today  

Pakistan have included 34-year-old fast bowler Mohammad Abbas in their playing XI for the opening Test against South Africa, starting December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Pakistan have left out Abdullah Shafique, who made 132 runs in the Test series against England at home last October. The speedster had sustained an injury on the left side of his …

Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win

India TV News  

Pakistan achieved their third consecutive ODI series victory, away from home as Mohammad Rizwan and Co handed South Africa a colossal loss in the second of the three-match series and hence took a 2-0 unassailable lead on Thursday, December 19 with a game to go. Pakistan led by Kamran Ghulam's positive intent late on the back of fifties from Rizwan …

Shaheen Afridi Outshines PAK Bowling Legends Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis For THIS Record
Top News
1 month ago

Shaheen Afridi Outshines PAK Bowling Legends Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis For THIS Record

ABP News  

Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s ace speedster, made history as he became the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets across all three formats of international cricket. ALSO ON ABP Live | ICC Reprimand Star Windies Pacer For Abusing Umpire During WI Vs BAN 1st ODI Shaheen also became the third Pakistani bowler to achieve 100 T20I wickets, joining Haris Rauf and …

Shaheen surpasses Shahid Afridi to enter elite club of Pakistan bowlers in T20Is
1 month ago

Shaheen surpasses Shahid Afridi to enter elite club of Pakistan bowlers in T20Is

India TV News  

Shaheen Shah Afridi surpassed his father-in-law to join an exclusive list of Pakistan bowlers on Tuesday as he claimed a three-wicket haul against South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series at Kingsmead in Durban. Shaheen has completed 100 T20I wickets for Pakistan and is only the third player to do so. Before the start of the game, …

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans
1 month ago

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans

The Hindu  

While South Africa’s Test team was on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players were in Pretoria preparing for a Twenty20 series against Pakistan. It is the first of six white-ball matches—three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals—to be played by Pakistan before it meets South Africa in two Test matches. Only Ryan Rickelton of …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
1 month, 1 week ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing

The Hindu  

Babar Azam on Wednesday returned to the fold in Pakistan’s Test squad for its two-match series against South Africa while pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was not named in the xx-member team. Babar and Shaheen, however, were a part of the ODI side that won the three-match series 2-1 against Australia and continue to feeature in the side for the Proteas …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for South Africa tour ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; here’s why
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for South Africa tour ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; here’s why

Live Mint  

Speedster Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan's squad for a two-test series in South Africa in a bid to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy 2025 at home next year, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. “Shaheen Afridi, who also missed the last two tests against England, has been picked for the white-ball matches as part …

Pakistan recalls fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after 3 years for test matches in South Africa
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan recalls fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after 3 years for test matches in South Africa

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan recalled fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after three years for test matches in South Africa while Shaheen Shah Afridi will play only white-ball cricket on the tour. ___ Squads: Tests: Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub …

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'
1 month, 1 week ago

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam returned for all three formats but Shaheen Shah Afridi did not find a place in the Test squad for the South Africa tour as Pakistan men’s selection committee announced the teams for the T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests, scheduled from 10 December to 7 January. Our focus in ODIs is to continue building momentum ahead of the …

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns

India TV News  

Pakistan have named all three squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa, set to kick off on December 10 with a three-match T20 series, followed by as many ODIs and a couple of Test matches. Pakistan saw a return for Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah into the Test team for the two crucial World Test Championship matches against …

Champions Trophy in mind, Shaheen Afridi rested for South Africa Tests
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1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy in mind, Shaheen Afridi rested for South Africa Tests

India Today  

Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi has been rested for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa as part of Pakistan's preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19. Despite his exclusion, the 23-year-old will feature in the T20I series beginning December 10. ðŸšè Pakistan squads announced for South Africa tour ðŸšè 🗓️ 3️⃣ T20Is, 3️⃣ …

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ in advance of the home ICC event in February-March 2025. Pakistan have omitted leading fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from their Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa as they look to keep him “physically and mentally fresh” for the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib …

Mehidy Hasan named Bangladesh captain for West Indies ODIs, no Shakib Al Hasan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mehidy Hasan named Bangladesh captain for West Indies ODIs, no Shakib Al Hasan

India Today  

Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead Bangladesh in their ODI series against West Indies after Najmul Hossain Shanto failed to recover from a groin injury. He has been advised to rest, and we will reassess him in two weeks to determine his readiness to play,” BCB Sports Physician Monzur Hossain Chowdhury said in a press release. Shakib Al Hasan remains to …

Shaheen Shah Afridi loses No.1 spot in latest ODI bowling rankings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi loses No.1 spot in latest ODI bowling rankings

India Today  

Shaheen Shah Afridi lost his No.1 spot in the latest ODI rankings for bowlers. The left-armer had become the top-ranked bowler earlier this month when Pakistan toured Australia for a three-match ODI series. In 108 ODIs, Rashid has taken 195 wickets at an economy rate of 4.19 with six four-wicket hauls and five five-wicket hauls to show for his efforts. …

AUS vs PAK: Australia’s Connolly ruled out of Pakistan T20I series
2 months ago

AUS vs PAK: Australia’s Connolly ruled out of Pakistan T20I series

The Hindu  

Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly fractured his hand while batting against Pakistan in the third one-day international on Sunday and will miss the Twenty20 series against the tourists, Cricket Australia said on Monday. The 21-year-old lefthander, playing only his second ODI, was forced to retire hurt in Perth after being struck on the hand by a Mohammad Hasnain delivery as Australia …

New ODIs and T20s Squads Announced for Zimbabwe Tour
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New ODIs and T20s Squads Announced for Zimbabwe Tour

Firstpost  

The Pakistan selectors have announced the squad for the upcoming limited-overs series against Australia in Australia. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah have been included in the squad, while all other players have been omitted. Afridi has been demoted to Category B, indicating that he is no longer a top-tier player for Pakistan.

New Zealand win Test series against India, Pakistan claim 2-1 victory over England
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand win Test series against India, Pakistan claim 2-1 victory over England

ABC  

India's proud streak of not losing a home test series since 2012 came to an abrupt end on Saturday in a humiliating 2-0 defeat by New Zealand, who exposed cracks in the hosts' vaunted batting line-up by tormenting them with pace and then spin. New Zealand became only the fourth team to win a test series in India since 1990 …

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series
3 months ago

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series

The Independent  

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KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report

Hindustan Times  

BCCI's selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, on Tuesday, named the 15-member Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup match against Mumbai, slated to begin on October 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India's Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul at a warm-up session With first-choice wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant making an …

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test
4 months, 1 week ago

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, Sept 8 - Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi finds himself in an unenviable position as his injury-ravaged side face a formidable New Zealand in a one-off test in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, on Monday. Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test Afghanistan's hopes of pulling off an upset victory over opponents seven rungs above them …

3 Pakistan Players Who Could Be Dropped From Tests After Defeat To Bangladesh. Is Captain Shan Masood On This List?
4 months, 1 week ago

3 Pakistan Players Who Could Be Dropped From Tests After Defeat To Bangladesh. Is Captain Shan Masood On This List?

ABP News  

PAK vs BAN Tests: It's definitely not the best of days for Pakistan cricket. And if Pakistan end up losing this series 0-2, it could cost several places a place in the Pakistan side, especially after allegations of a heated physical alteracation between Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shan Masood in the dressing room. Shaheen Shah Afridi Pakistan's left-arm pacer Shaheen …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for second Test against Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for second Test against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

After facing criticism for heavy defeat in the series-opener, Pakistan on Thursday dropped left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the must-win second Test against Bangladesh. READ | Buchanan tips Australia to beat India in Border Gavaskar Trophy “Everything aside including allowances for weather and breaks, we need to be better to get through overs better.” Pakistan were fined 30 …

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash

India TV News  

Pakistan are in a must-win situation having gone negative in the ongoing two-match Test series against Bangladesh and they have dropped their spearhead pace bowler Shaheen Afridi for the second match in Rawalpindi, starting Friday, August 30. Pakistan announced their 12 for the second and final match of the Test series and Shaheen, the former vice-captain, was nowhere to be …

Pakistan Playing 11 vs Bangladesh 1st Test No Spinner In Home Test For Pak First Time In 28 Years Babar Azam Shan Masood
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Playing 11 vs Bangladesh 1st Test No Spinner In Home Test For Pak First Time In 28 Years Babar Azam Shan Masood

ABP News  

Pakistan Playing 11 For 1st Test Against Bangladesh: Pakistan are set to host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series scheduled to commence on August 21. This will be be the first such instance of Pakistan playing without a specialist spinner in a home Test match for the first time in 28 years. ALSO ON ABP LIVE | Babar Azam Outfoxed …

Naseem Shah back in red-ball cricket after 13 months as Pakistan names squad for Bangladesh tests
5 months, 1 week ago

Naseem Shah back in red-ball cricket after 13 months as Pakistan names squad for Bangladesh tests

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will return to red-ball cricket following a 13-month absence after the selectors named a 17-member squad on Wednesday for this month’s home test series against Bangladesh. The Pakistan Cricket Board said Bangladesh will arrive on Aug. 17 for the two-match series which is part of ICC’s World Test Championship. The selectors recalled fast …

PAK vs IRE: Shaheen Afridi takes two wickets in first over, registers fourth such instance of T20 World Cup 2024
6 months, 4 weeks ago

PAK vs IRE: Shaheen Afridi takes two wickets in first over, registers fourth such instance of T20 World Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi rocked Ireland early by dismissing Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker in the first over of the match during their Group A match in Lauderhill on Sunday. Trumpelmann had nabbed Oman’s Kashyap Prajapati and skipper Aqib Ilyas in the first over and reduced the batting side to three for two. Farooqi accounted for Uganda’s Ronak Patel and …

Haris Rauf OUT, Mohammad Amir IN? Pakistan's predicted playing XI for USA clash in T20 World Cup 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Haris Rauf OUT, Mohammad Amir IN? Pakistan's predicted playing XI for USA clash in T20 World Cup 2024

India TV News  

Pakistan and USA are set to face each other in the 11th match of the T20 World Cup at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Meanwhile, let us have a look at Pakistan's playing XI for their opening game of the competition: Imad Wasim came out of retirement to play in the T20 World Cup but has sustained a side …

Mohammad Kaif plays down hype around blockbuster Indo-Pak clash at World Cup: 'Pakistan's batting is weak'
7 months, 1 week ago

Mohammad Kaif plays down hype around blockbuster Indo-Pak clash at World Cup: 'Pakistan's batting is weak'

Hindustan Times  

As Rohit Sharma's Team India is gearing up for their T20 World Cup opener in the United States, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has opted to play down the hype around the blockbuster meeting of the arch-rivals at the grandest stage. Kaif claimed that Pakistan's batting is weak for the T20 World Cup Co-hosted by the US and the West …

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’

Hindustan Times  

Shahid Afridi feels the onus is on Babar Azam and Co. to end Pakistan's trophy drought in ICC events this season. Superstar batter Babar guided the Green Army to the summit clash of the T20 World Cup hosted by Australia. Afridi also reserved special praise for all-rounder Shadab After Pakistan's no-show in the India World Cup, premier batter Babar stepped …

Shaheen Afridi never made vice-captain for T20 World Cup: PCB shocked at rumours
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi never made vice-captain for T20 World Cup: PCB shocked at rumours

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied offering the vice-captaincy role to Shaheen Afridi for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shaheen was announced as the captain of the shorter format of the game after Babar stepped down from leadership duties of all the 3 formats after Pakistan's loss in the ODI World Cup 2023. Shaheen was removed from the helm of …

Shikhar Dhawan to miss RCB clash: Brad Haddin provides crucial fitness update on PBKS captain
8 months, 1 week ago

Shikhar Dhawan to miss RCB clash: Brad Haddin provides crucial fitness update on PBKS captain

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan is expected to miss the upcoming mega IPL clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala. Meanwhile, it seems like Curran has to continue leading his side versus Faf du Plessis and Co. on Thursday as PBKS will assess Dhawan's injury after reaching Delhi. PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin admitted Dhawan's injury has been …

Pakistan recalls Hasan Ali for tour to Ireland and England, delays announcing T20 World Cup squad
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan recalls Hasan Ali for tour to Ireland and England, delays announcing T20 World Cup squad

Hindustan Times  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan recalled fast bowler Hasan Ali as backup for injured Haris Rauf for the Twenty20 series against Ireland and England as it searches for the right pace combination for next month’s T20 World Cup. Pakistan recalls Hasan Ali for tour to Ireland and England, delays announcing T20 World Cup squad Selectors on Thursday said the 15-member World Cup …

Pakistan announce 18-member squad for Ireland and England tour, Haris Rauf recalled
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan announce 18-member squad for Ireland and England tour, Haris Rauf recalled

India TV News  

Pakistan have announced an 18-member squad for the forthcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. The announcement witnesses the recall of Haris Rauf alongside allrounders Salman Ali Agha and Hasan Ali. As per a press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan, Muhammad Irfan Khan and Haris Rauf underwent a medical assessment at the National Cricket …

Azam and Afridi help Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Azam and Afridi help Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series

Hindustan Times  

Skipper Babar Azam hit a solid half century while spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed four wickets as Pakistan overcame New Zealand by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Saturday. Azam and Afridi help Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series Azam's 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Zaman's 33-ball 43 took Pakistan to 178-5 in …

Afridi and spinners help Pakistan level T20 series against spirited New Zealand
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Afridi and spinners help Pakistan level T20 series against spirited New Zealand

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Shaheen Shah Afridi’s 4-30 led Pakistan to a series-leveling nine-run win over a spirited New Zealand in their fifth and final Twenty20 on Saturday. Batting allrounder Josh Clarkson looked like getting New Zealand a stunning series win but his last two partners ran themselves out trying to feed him the strike. Pakistan rode captain Babar Azam’s 69 …

PAK v NZ: Pakistan withdraws injured Rizwan, Irfan Khan from T20I series
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PAK v NZ: Pakistan withdraws injured Rizwan, Irfan Khan from T20I series

The Hindu  

Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Irfan Khan have been withdrawn from the ongoing home T20 International series against New Zealand due to injury, the country’s cricket board said. Rizwan and Irfan both suffered hamstring injuries in the third match in Rawalpindi, where a second-string New Zealand side won by seven wickets to level the five-match series 1-1. “After reviewing …

Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter ruled out for remainder of New Zealand series
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter ruled out for remainder of New Zealand series

India TV News  

Pakistan have been dealt a major blow as their star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been ruled out for the remainder of the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand with a suspected hamstring injury. "PCB Medical Panel yesterday received Radiology reports of Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Irfan Khan. After reviewing the reports and in consultation with the Pakistan team management, it …

New Zealand's squad for Pakistan series to have more absentees, two key players ruled out with injuries
9 months ago

New Zealand's squad for Pakistan series to have more absentees, two key players ruled out with injuries

India TV News  

New Zealand's squad for the T20I series against Pakistan has been hit with injury blows to a couple of key players. Tom Blundell, Zak Foulkes named replacements Notably, NZC has named wicket-keeper batter Tom Blundell and all-rounder Zak Foulkes as replacements for the two injured players. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead fielt for the injury issues and stated that …

Mohammad Amir, UAE-banned Usman Khan named in Pakistan squad for T20 series against New Zealand
9 months ago

Mohammad Amir, UAE-banned Usman Khan named in Pakistan squad for T20 series against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Uncapped Usman Khan was named Tuesday in Pakistan's squad for its five-match T20 series against New Zealand after the batter was banned for five years by the Emirates Cricket Board. Pakistan's Mohammad Amir celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's Martin Guptill The ECB banned the 28-year-old Khan last week after he showed interest in playing for his country of …

Wahab Riaz reveals reason behind removing Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan captain
9 months, 1 week ago

Wahab Riaz reveals reason behind removing Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan captain

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket has been in the news in recent times for ousting Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan's captain in T20Is. He has stated that the management wants Shaheen to play with freedom and his workload management is one of the main reasons behind removing as captain. With Amir, Shaheen and Naseem part of the bowling attack and Haris Rauf to join …

'Don't test my patience...': Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on losing Pakistan captaincy to Babar Azam
9 months, 1 week ago

'Don't test my patience...': Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on losing Pakistan captaincy to Babar Azam

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi on Friday ended his silence on the fiasco around his removal from the post of T20I captain. Less than a week back, the Pakistan Cricket Board took a massive U-turn as they reappointed Babar Azam as the white-ball leader, two months before the start of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and …

Pakistan cricket holds crisis talks after Shaheen Afridi denies statement backing captain Babar Azam
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan cricket holds crisis talks after Shaheen Afridi denies statement backing captain Babar Azam

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board will hold crisis talks on Monday after replaced captain Shaheen Shah Afridi reportedly denied he had made comments backing new skipper Babar Azam that were quoted in a PCB statement. After dropping Azam as captain over last year’s World Cup flop, the PCB on Sunday reinstated him as white-ball captain, replacing Afridi after less than five …

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi

Hindustan Times  

Four months after being removed from the leadership role across formats, following a poor outing in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Babar Azam has been reappointed as the captain of Pakistan cricket team, thus replacing Shaheen Afridi in the position. Babar Azam return as Pakistan white-ball captain Pakistan could not make the knockout stage of the 50-over World …

Babar Azam replaces Afridi as Pakistan white-ball cricket captain
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam replaces Afridi as Pakistan white-ball cricket captain

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan has appointed Babar Azam as its white-ball captain and ended Shaheen Shah Afridi’s one-series stint as Twenty20 skipper. “Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said on X on Sunday. The new chairman of the PCB Mohsin …

PCB offers Babar Azam white-ball captaincy, Shaheen Afridi's tenure set to end | REPORT
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PCB offers Babar Azam white-ball captaincy, Shaheen Afridi's tenure set to end | REPORT

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly offered the white-ball captaincy to former skipper Babar Azam and the new T20I skipper Shaheen Afridi is now set to see an early end to his tenure. Babar stepped down from the role of the Pakistan skipper from all three formats after the team's poor show at the ODI World Cup 2023. According to a …

Decision on Shaheen Afridi's future as captain will be taken after national camp: PCB head Mohsin Naqvi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Decision on Shaheen Afridi's future as captain will be taken after national camp: PCB head Mohsin Naqvi

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has indicated that a decision on Shaheen Shah Afridi's future as captain of the T20 team will be taken after the upcoming national camp in Kakul. Pakistan's T20I captain Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates with former captain Babar Azam after the wicket of New Zealand's Tim Seifert during NZ T20I series According to sources in …

Shaheen Afridi to be sacked? Shadab miffed by rumours, backs Pakistan captain
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi to be sacked? Shadab miffed by rumours, backs Pakistan captain

India Today  

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan is unhappy with the reports suggesting that Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to be sacked as the captain of the T20I team. Speaking at the press conference after Islamabad United made it to the Pakistan Super League final, the all-rounder said that there needs to long-term thinking and the pacer should be given the long rope. …

PCB announces schedule for five-match T20I series against New Zealand at home
10 months ago

PCB announces schedule for five-match T20I series against New Zealand at home

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the schedule for New Zealand's upcoming T20 tour of Pakistan. New Zealand's tour of Pakistan: Date Match Venue 18 April 1st T20I Rawalpindi 20 April 2nd T20I Rawalpindi 21 April 3rd T20I Rawalpindi 25 April 4th T20I Lahore 27 April 5th T20I Lahore Notably, this will be a rematch of the five-match T20I that …

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan's main aim was to build up for T20 World Cup, says Shaheen Afridi after T20I series defeat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan's main aim was to build up for T20 World Cup, says Shaheen Afridi after T20I series defeat

India Today  

Shaheen Shah Afridi said that Pakistan’s main aim in their T20I series against New Zealand was to “build up” for the T20 World Cup to be held later this year in the West Indies and the United States of America. Shaheen, who picked up 9 wickets in the series, said that one needs to be patient and give youngsters chances …

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