Pakistan are focused on the World Cup in India: Babar Azam
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan are focused on the World Cup in India: Babar Azam

India Today  

Skipper Babar Azam said that Pakistan are focussed on the 50-over World Cup to be played in India later this year. After India refused to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, there were uncertainties about whether Babar’s men would travel to India for the multi-nation mega event. Even as any concrete information regarding Pakistan’s tour is yet to come to the fore, Babar sounded confident that his team has every chance of doing well in the World Cup. “We are focused on the World Cup in India and will try to put up a good show during the tournament,” Babar was quoted as saying in an interview with Geo News.

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PCB missed the chance, India will never come to Pakistan now: Ahmed Shehzad
5 days, 14 hours ago

PCB missed the chance, India will never come to Pakistan now: Ahmed Shehzad

India Today  

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad feels Pakistan Cricket Board has missed the golden chance of hosting India by agreeing to the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India don't hold bilateral relations with Pakistan since 2012-13 "I did a podcast where I suggested the idea of building a stadium by the border. India last travelled to Pakistan to play …

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar gave an ultimatum to Babar Azam on his future in one-day internationals and T20 cricket amid changes in Pakistan's white-ball team management. Akhtar reckoned Babar will have to score three centuries, in a winning cause, during the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan, to save his career. Shoaib Akhtar has his say on Babar Azam's …

India "unlikely" to travel Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025: MEA
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India "unlikely" to travel Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025: MEA

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : It is "unlikely" that the Indian Cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year due to 'security concerns' there, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. India "unlikely" to travel Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025: MEA Due to strained political relations between the two nations, India has not toured Pakistan since …

Tejashwi Yadav wants India to play in Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy, takes 'biryani' dig at PM Modi
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tejashwi Yadav wants India to play in Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy, takes 'biryani' dig at PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has called for the Indian cricket team to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, arguing that mixing politics with sports is detrimental. Tejashwi Yadav's comments come as uncertainty looms over India’s participation in the tournament, which is scheduled to begin in February 2025. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Tejashwi Yadav …

Rizwan extends invitation to Team India players; Rashid Latif says 'Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India'
1 month, 1 week ago

Rizwan extends invitation to Team India players; Rashid Latif says 'Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India'

Firstpost  

Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has extended the invitation to KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and the Indian team as he hoped for a quick resolution to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy problem. Rizwan: ‘Pakistan players will welcome Indians’ Amid all the uncertainty, Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has extended the invitation to KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and the Indian team …

Team India to not travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI requests to shift matches to Dubai: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Team India to not travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI requests to shift matches to Dubai: Report

Hindustan Times  

The prospect of Team India traveling to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy has reportedly been dismissed, as the BCCI has communicated to the PCB that security concerns prevent them from participating in Pakistan. However, the BCCI's decision to abstain from traveling was reportedly made "in consultation with the government," demonstrating India’s consistent stance on security concerns regarding events in …

India And Pakistan Wasted 77 Years, Next 77 Years Shouldn’t Be So: Nawaz Sharif
2 months, 1 week ago

India And Pakistan Wasted 77 Years, Next 77 Years Shouldn’t Be So: Nawaz Sharif

ABP News  

Lahore, Pakistan: The recently concluded visit of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for the Council of Heads of Government meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation held in Islamabad has proved to be a “beginning” and an “opening” of sorts for the progress in bilateral ties between India and Pakistan, and the process of high-level visits, especially dialogue, between both neighbours …

‘Indian team should not go to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025’; Former Pakistan cricketer reveals why
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Indian team should not go to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025’; Former Pakistan cricketer reveals why

Live Mint  

With T20 World Cup already wrapped, the next big event on ICC's calendar is next year's Champions Trophy to held in Pakistan. While BCCI has not cleared its stance on going to Pakistan yet, a former cricketer from the neighbouring nation has now urged the Indian team to not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. Former Pakistani spinner Danish …

India say no to Pakistan, Champions Trophy could move to Sri Lanka or UAE: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India say no to Pakistan, Champions Trophy could move to Sri Lanka or UAE: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Champions Trophy in 2025 could well be held in either Sri Lanka or the UAE as India have expressed its unwillingness to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, reported news agency ANI on Thursday. India's captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam India are likely to request the ICC to hold the Champions Trophy in either Sri Lanka …

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan setup due to pressure from senior players: Sources
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan setup due to pressure from senior players: Sources

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board might not be able to bring about major changes in the national team in the wake of the side's dismal performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, as that could lead to a confrontation with senior players, according to sources. PCB's governing board, scheduled to meet here on Saturday, will take cognisance of white-ball head coach …

T20 World Cup: Trouble at top continue for Pakistan
6 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup: Trouble at top continue for Pakistan

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: ".we did not lose this because of one person. The frustration of Pakistan captain Babar Azam was visible in his voice on Sunday afternoon in Lauderhill, Florida. After all, it was the third question about his captaincy since the 15-minute-long post-match press conference began after Pakistan's last T20 World Cup game. As much as there have been questions about …

Babar Azam admits batting let Pakistan down at T20 World Cup and urges rethink
6 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam admits batting let Pakistan down at T20 World Cup and urges rethink

The Independent  

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Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen and others' salaries to be reduced, PCB plans strict action after T20 World Cup debacle: Report
6 months, 1 week ago

Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen and others' salaries to be reduced, PCB plans strict action after T20 World Cup debacle: Report

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam and star players Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, could face salary cuts as the PCB is reportedly mulling reviewing the central contracts of all players after the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan's Babar Azam with Shaheen Shah Afridi News agency PTI reported that some officials and former players …

Pakistan team divided in 3 groups: Sources reveal reason behind shock T20 World Cup exit
6 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan team divided in 3 groups: Sources reveal reason behind shock T20 World Cup exit

India Today  

Pakistan's shock early exit from the T20 World Cup is being blamed on "groupings" within the team and non-performance of senior players during critical moments and it could lead to "major changes" not just in the team but also in the PCB. Pakistan's T20 WC exit: How former cricketers reacted "There are three groups in the team, one led by …

Shahid Afridi blasts Babar for 'not supporting Shaheen...': 'Even selectors said he doesn't know how to do captaincy'
6 months, 1 week ago

Shahid Afridi blasts Babar for 'not supporting Shaheen...': 'Even selectors said he doesn't know how to do captaincy'

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Friday lashed out at incumbent skipper Babar Azam for accepting the captaincy role for the T20 World Cup after the Pakistan Cricket Board removed Shaheen Afridi from the position. Shahid Afridi has his say on PCB's captaincy stance before the T20 World Cup PCB removed Babar from white-ball captaincy last December after Pakistan failed …

'Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover 2 kilometres while whole Pakistan team...': Hafeez burns under-fire PAK star
6 months, 1 week ago

'Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover 2 kilometres while whole Pakistan team...': Hafeez burns under-fire PAK star

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan clinched their first T20 World Cup 2024 victory on Tuesday, beating Canada by seven wickets in New York. Speaking to a local news channel, former Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez shed some more light on Azam's fitness. "The whole Pakistan team can cover two kilometres in 10 minutes while Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover the distance. …

Brian Lara breaks Pakistan hearts by predicting early T20 World Cup exit for Babar Azam's men: 'My money is on USA'
6 months, 1 week ago

Brian Lara breaks Pakistan hearts by predicting early T20 World Cup exit for Babar Azam's men: 'My money is on USA'

Hindustan Times  

Keeping themselves alive in the Super 8 race, Babar Azam's Pakistan lifted late in Group A by defeating Canada on Tuesday. Babar's men outclassed Canada by seven wickets to open their account in the 2024 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup. Even though Pakistan have an outside chance of making the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup with …

India's win over USA helps Pakistan: Know Super 8 qualification scenario for Babar Azam and his men
6 months, 1 week ago

India's win over USA helps Pakistan: Know Super 8 qualification scenario for Babar Azam and his men

India TV News  

India chased down 111 runs to beat hosts United States of America by seven wickets in their third match of the ongoing T20 World Cup. India's win not only helped them to qualify for the Super 8 round, it also kept Pakistan alive in the tournament who are on the brink after losing to USA and the arch-rivals in their …

Pakistan vs Canada highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Babar's men win by 7 wickets
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan vs Canada highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Babar's men win by 7 wickets

Hindustan Times  

Leading the pace attack of the Green Army in the must-win game against Canada, Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi leaked 11 runs in his first over at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Babar Azam's Pakistan are fighting for survival in their do-or-die clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York. Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten on 53 while skipper Babar …

Pakistan vs Canada highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Babar's men win by 7 wickets
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan vs Canada highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Babar's men win by 7 wickets

Hindustan Times  

Leading the pace attack of the Green Army in the must-win game against Canada, Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi leaked 11 runs in his first over at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Babar Azam's Pakistan are fighting for survival in their do-or-die clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York. Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten on 53 while skipper Babar …

PCB chief blasts Babar Azam and Pakistan, hints at major upheaval after loss to India: 'We have to go for major surgery'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PCB chief blasts Babar Azam and Pakistan, hints at major upheaval after loss to India: 'We have to go for major surgery'

Hindustan Times  

After a poor start to the T20 World Cup, Pakistan cricket seems to have hit rock bottom. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi also broke his silence after the team's dismal show in the first two matches. It's not very common when a cricket board's chief criticises their team midway through the tournament, but Naqvi didn't shy away from slamming …

Lahore to host India vs Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy, but subject to approval from Indian government: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lahore to host India vs Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy, but subject to approval from Indian government: Report

Hindustan Times  

India and Pakistan battled in a low-scoring thriller at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday, where the Men in Blue held their nerves to secure a narrow six-run win in their T20 World Cup group-stage match. Given Pakistan's disappointing start to their World Cup campaign, it is highly unlikely that the two arch-rivals will face …

IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Best fantasy team for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Match 19
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Best fantasy team for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Match 19

India TV News  

IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: The Indian cricket team will face their bitter rivals Pakistan in the 19th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on Sunday, June 9. Match Details: Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Group A, Match 19 Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York Date & Time: Sunday, June 9 at 08:00 …

T20 World Cup 2024: Title contenders India meet bruised neighbours Pakistan in mother of all clashes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Title contenders India meet bruised neighbours Pakistan in mother of all clashes

India TV News  

IND vs PAK Preview: India and Pakistan will meet in one of the biggest cricket derbies at the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on Sunday, June 9. Match Details: Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Group A, Match 19 Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York Date & Time: Sunday, June 9 at 10:30 PM Local Time and …

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan not up to the mark in shock defeat to USA, says Babar
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan not up to the mark in shock defeat to USA, says Babar

The Hindu  

Pakistan has a tendency to underestimate less established teams at major tournaments, captain Babar Azam said, adding that his side played well below their standard in a shocking defeat to the United States at the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday. The U.S. beat Pakistan in a Super Over in Dallas to achieve one of the biggest upsets in Twenty20 World …

Pakistan not up to the mark in shock defeat to US, says Babar
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan not up to the mark in shock defeat to US, says Babar

Hindustan Times  

June 7 - Pakistan have a tendency to underestimate less established teams at major tournaments, captain Babar Azam said, adding that his side played well below their standard in a shocking defeat to the United States at the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday. Pakistan not up to the mark in shock defeat to US, says Babar The U.S. beat Pakistan …

'Babar Azam is no MS Dhoni that you brought him back': Pakistan openers fight on live TV
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Babar Azam is no MS Dhoni that you brought him back': Pakistan openers fight on live TV

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan openers Ahmed Shehzad and Imam-ul-Haq were involved in a heated debate over Babar Azam's captaincy and the state of Pakistan cricket under his leadership ahead of the team's T20 World Cup opener against hosts USA. During a T20 World Cup build-up show on Pakistan channel Geo TV, Shehzad was asked whether Babar Azam does favouritism while picking players for …

Mohammad Kaif plays down hype around blockbuster Indo-Pak clash at World Cup: 'Pakistan's batting is weak'
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Babar Azam indirectly mentions Virat Kohli's knock, feels Pakistan should have won India game at WC: 'They took it…'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam indirectly mentions Virat Kohli's knock, feels Pakistan should have won India game at WC: 'They took it…'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli played a knock for the ages when India last met arch-rivals Pakistan at the T20 World Cup. Kohli played a majestic knock to seal a stunning win for Rohit Sharma and Co. over Babar Azam's Pakistan at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2022. 'Fielding was the reason…' Speaking on the Pakistan Cricket Board podcast ahead of his …

Yuvraj Singh points out ‘crazy’ difference between India and Pakistan fans before T20 WC: ‘If we win, they will go...’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yuvraj Singh points out ‘crazy’ difference between India and Pakistan fans before T20 WC: ‘If we win, they will go...’

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma's Team India will hope to write another glorious chapter in the historic rivalry between the Asian arch-rivals at the ICC World T20 2024 in the United States and the West Indies. Former champions India and Pakistan will resume their World Cup rivalry in the group stage of the ICC World T20. Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in conversation with …

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match: Stay clam and keep nerves at bay, Babar Azam tells teammates ahead of India clash
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match: Stay clam and keep nerves at bay, Babar Azam tells teammates ahead of India clash

The Hindu  

The hype, the expectations and the pressure around India-Pakistan games certainly makes players nervous, says Babar Azam who advised his side to stay calm and stick to basics during the much-awaited T20 World Cup clash, in New York on June 9. India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings with their only defeat …

Watch: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar at airport as Pakistan travel to Dallas
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar at airport as Pakistan travel to Dallas

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar bumped into the Pakistan cricket team at the London airport on Saturday, June 1. Gavaskar was seen having a warm chat with Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the senior national team arrived at the airport to head to the USA for the T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Pakistan …

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup

India Today  

Former South African captain AB de Villiers had an interesting chat with Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the T20 World Cup. T20 World Cup, Pakistan squad: All you need to know Babar takes over from Shaheen Babar's biggest assignment after taking over the helm of affairs will be the T20 World Cup. Babar also said the confidence of the …

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has backed Babar Azam's Pakistan side to enter the final of the ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan's Babar Azam shakes hands with India's Rohit Sharma after India vs Pakistan match in Ahmedabad A record 20 teams are set to headline the T20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean this year. Speaking to …

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’
6 months, 3 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 …

Mohammad Kaif rooting for India vs Pakistan final in T20 World Cup 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Mohammad Kaif rooting for India vs Pakistan final in T20 World Cup 2024

India Today  

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif is hoping for an India vs Pakistan final in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to be held in the USA and West Indies from June 1. India have an upper hand over Pakistan in the history of the T20 World Cup having beaten them six times out of the seven matches played between …

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Just days after veteran Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim clarified that all his good between him and "good friend" Babar Azam, contrary to the long-standing rumour in the media, the two were spotted having a heated argument during Pakistan's preparation for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. Earlier last week, Imad, who reversed his retirement decision to make himself available …

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match

ABP News  

Captain Babar Azam, during a press conference preceding Pakistan's tour to Ireland and England, discussed Pakistan's strategies to counter the Indian batting legend Virat Kohli in the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match, scheduled for June 9 in New York. Before their participation in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in June, Pakistan cricket team is scheduled …

It’s my duty to back captain Babar Azam, says deposed Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s my duty to back captain Babar Azam, says deposed Shaheen Afridi

The Hindu  

Pacer Shaheen Afridi, who was stripped of Pakistan’s white ball captaincy, on Sunday proclaimed his full-fledged support to Babar Azam, who was handed back the leadership role ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. Afridi led Pakistan in a solitary T20I series against New Zealand before the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to give back the T20I and ODI reins …

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 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
8 months, 3 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 …

Babar Azam to return as Pakistan captain? PCB eye shocking move before T20 World Cup as musical chairs continue: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam to return as Pakistan captain? PCB eye shocking move before T20 World Cup as musical chairs continue: Report

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's tradition of rotating captains has been a long-standing issue. Pakistan's Babar Azam during the 2023 World Cup The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly made a decision to reappoint Babar Azam as the captain of the T20 squad, following a recommendation from the newly formed selection committee. It is worth noting that the T20 World Cup is merely two months …

'Not even thinking of Champions Trophy going out of Pakistan': PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi
9 months ago

'Not even thinking of Champions Trophy going out of Pakistan': PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi

India TV News  

Amidst speculations of whether India will travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 or not, the Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi has said that he is not even thinking that the tournament will be held outside Pakistan. The PCB chief Naqvi revealed that he had talks with the BCCI secretary Jay Shah on the sidelines of the ICC …

No Indians have any such dreams! Harbhajan Singh shuts down fan wishing for Pakistan players featuring in IPL – India TV
9 months, 1 week ago

No Indians have any such dreams! Harbhajan Singh shuts down fan wishing for Pakistan players featuring in IPL – India TV

India TV News  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh known for giving blunt responses whether on the field or off it was in action again on social media on Friday, March 15. A Pakistani fan shared an edit of images with Pakistan cricketers such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan in IPL kits saying that the fans of both countries want to …

Wasim Akram drops remarkable 'Sachin Tendulkar-Brian Lara' mention in Pakistan legend's bowling plans for Babar Azam
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wasim Akram drops remarkable 'Sachin Tendulkar-Brian Lara' mention in Pakistan legend's bowling plans for Babar Azam

Hindustan Times  

In debates over who is the all-time best in a sport, fanatics have often wondered about cross-generational battles. On Saturday, a question left Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram thinking as a fan asked what his bowling plans would have been if he got a chance to bowl against modern-era Pakistan star Babar Azam. Wasim Akram reveals his bowling plans for …

'Difficulty arises when...': Rizwan reacts to management breaking his opening partnership with Babar Azam
11 months ago

'Difficulty arises when...': Rizwan reacts to management breaking his opening partnership with Babar Azam

India TV News  

All is not well in Pakistan cricket at the moment. Shaheen Afridi, the newly appointed T20I captain, is facing the heat with four consecutive losses in New Zealand. The visitors tried a youngster Saim Ayub at the top demoting Babar Azam to number three in the T20I series and the move has massively failed. After the fourth loss of the …

‘He couldn’t finish the games but...': Shaheen Afridi's compelling 'Babar Azam' remark after third-straight loss vs NZ
11 months, 1 week ago

‘He couldn’t finish the games but...': Shaheen Afridi's compelling 'Babar Azam' remark after third-straight loss vs NZ

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand asserted their dominance in the T20I series against Pakistan with a series win on Wednesday, securing victory with two matches still to be played, courtesy of a record-breaking performance by opener Finn Allen. Pakistan's Babar Azam bats while being watched by New Zealand's wicketkeeper Tim Seifert during the third Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan …

Pakistan announce Playing XI for 1st T20I vs New Zealand with two debutants, Babar Azam to return to old role
11 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan announce Playing XI for 1st T20I vs New Zealand with two debutants, Babar Azam to return to old role

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the Playing XI for the Shaheen Afridi-led team that will lock horns against New Zealand in the first T20I at Eden Park, Auckland. Pakistan will embark on their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024 as they are on a trip to New Zealand for a five-match series. They have named two T20I debutants …

Babar Azam to make way for emerging star as Pakistan likey to field new opening pair for New Zealand series
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam to make way for emerging star as Pakistan likey to field new opening pair for New Zealand series

India TV News  

The dawn of a new era in Pakistan's T20I cricket under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi is likely to bring a change of role for former captain Babar Azam. Pakistan have reached New Zealand and are slated to play a five-match T20I series against the Blackcaps starting January 12. Babar, who has predominantly played as an opener in T20I …

'It is one of the biggest leagues': Pakistan star expresses desire to play in IPL 'if there is an opportunity in future'
1 year ago

'It is one of the biggest leagues': Pakistan star expresses desire to play in IPL 'if there is an opportunity in future'

Hindustan Times  

There was a teaser of the drama that comes with the Indian Premier League during the deadline day for teams to announce their released and retained players. IPL trophy Pakistan players like Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar and Misbah-ul-Haq played in the inaugural edition of the IPL but were later shunned by teams in the aftermath of the November 26, 2008 …

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