'We support each other': Babar Azam quashes rumours of rift with Shaheen Afridi ahead of New Zealand series
8 months ago

'We support each other': Babar Azam quashes rumours of rift with Shaheen Afridi ahead of New Zealand series

India TV News  

Pakistan's reappointed white-ball captain Babar Azam finally broke his silence on his relationship with Shaheen Shah Afridi after the recent change of guard that saw the latter's removal as T20I skipper. Addressing the media at the pre-match press conference ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand, Babar asserted that his bond with Shaheen goes back a long time and that they "support each other in every situation". The pacer is a part of Pakistan's squad for the T20I series against New Zealand and is likely to form a formidable pair with Mohammad Amir as the series gets underway. Pakistan's T20I squad for the New Zealand series: Babar Azam, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Muhammad Irfan Niazi, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Zaman Khan.

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SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Salman Ali Agha: Pakistan Team's Vice-Captain Exudes Optimism as They Return from Rest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Salman Ali Agha: Pakistan Team's Vice-Captain Exudes Optimism as They Return from Rest

India Today  

Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali Agha has welcomed Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah back to the ODI side after they rested for the last two Tests against England. He said that the trio are coming off fresh after a 'much-needed rest' and that their inclusion would bolster Pakistan's side in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

New ODIs and T20s Squads Announced for Zimbabwe Tour
1 month, 3 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.

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series
2 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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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 …

Azhar Mahmood denies rift between skipper Babar and Shaheen Afridi
6 months, 1 week ago

Azhar Mahmood denies rift between skipper Babar and Shaheen Afridi

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has denied a rift between skipper Babar Azam and premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, stating that former captain Wasim Akram's recent assertion of the duo not being on talking terms is untrue.Mahmood also took a dig at everyone who feels that players shouldn't have a life outside cricket and remain confined in their …

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi are good friends: Azhar Mahmood busts Wasim Akram's claim
6 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi are good friends: Azhar Mahmood busts Wasim Akram's claim

India Today  

Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has busted the theory by Wasim Akram that Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi aren't on talking terms at the moment. The legendary pacer also hinted that Babar and Shaheen, two of the star players in the team, weren't on talking terms and called for both men to be sent home. The Pakistan assistant coach …

'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 …

Shaheen Afridi never made vice-captain for T20 World Cup: PCB shocked at rumours
6 months, 4 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 …

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report

Hindustan Times  

Premier pacer Shaheen Afridi has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's offer to be the deputy of Babar Azam in the T20I format ahead of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, Shaheen was named Pakistan's T20I captain after the 2023 ODI World Cup but the change in management at PCB led to his removal as skipper following the T20I series defeat in …

Azam and Afridi help Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series
7 months, 3 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 …

'I want to make clear that Shaheen Afridi...': Babar Azam makes staggering statement on Pakistan captaincy controversy
8 months ago

'I want to make clear that Shaheen Afridi...': Babar Azam makes staggering statement on Pakistan captaincy controversy

Hindustan Times  

Shaheen Shah Afridi was left disgruntled last month when PCB replaced him with Babar Azam, who was reappointed as Pakistan captain. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi warm up during practice session. Ahead of Pakistan's T20I series vs New Zealand, Babar held his first press conference in his second captaincy stint. The New Zealand series will be …

Babar Azam clears air around 'not so recent' bond with Shaheen Afridi
8 months ago

Babar Azam clears air around 'not so recent' bond with Shaheen Afridi

India Today  

Pakistan captan Babar Azam made it clear that his bond with Shaheen Afridi is not recent, talking up the camaraderie he shares with the star cricketer. Babar, while speaking in the press conference ahead of Pakistan's 5-match T20I series against New Zealand, addressed his relationship with Shaheen and reinstated that both players support each other in every situation. "I want …

Wahab Riaz reveals reason behind removing Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan captain
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam is back as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, a move neither surprising nor unprecedented. Also not unexpected, though shocking, are reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board press release has quoted a Shaheen Shah Afridi statement which the fast bowler has said he didn’t make. That he was also coming into his own in ODIs was evident from the way Rizwan …

Shaheen Shah Afridi left disgruntled as PCB hold emergency meeting after fake statement controversy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi left disgruntled as PCB hold emergency meeting after fake statement controversy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's captaincy saga has taken multiple twists and turns since PCB replaced Shaheen Shah Afridi with Babar Azam. It has left Afridi furious with a statement on PCB's website which carries his quotes, which he did not say. Reportedly, Afridi didn't contribute anything to the statement, and his reaction has increased tensions within the national team camp. Also, PCB's decision …

Pakistan cricket holds crisis talks after Shaheen Afridi denies statement backing captain Babar Azam
8 months, 3 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 …

Pakistan's captaincy saga into more crisis with statement furore, PCB holds talks with Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's captaincy saga into more crisis with statement furore, PCB holds talks with Shaheen Afridi

India TV News  

The U-turn in Pakistan's ODI and T20I captaincy has seemingly resulted in more controversy and has caused a stir. The PCB sacked Shaheen Afridi from the T20I captaincy and reappointed their former skipper Babar Azam to the role in the white-ball cricket. PCB issued a press release and attributed Shaheen Afridi calling it his "duty" to back Babar in the …

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 …

Shahid Afridi opposes Babar Azam's captaincy return in stern reaction to Shaheen's sacking: 'If change was necessary...'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi opposes Babar Azam's captaincy return in stern reaction to Shaheen's sacking: 'If change was necessary...'

Hindustan Times  

In a stunning move ahead of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan's star batter, Babar Azam, was reinstated as the captain of the white-ball side, taking over from fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. This decision came after Afridi led the team to a disappointing 1-4 series loss against New Zealand in January, prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee to unanimously recommend …

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 …

PCB offers Babar Azam white-ball captaincy, Shaheen Afridi's tenure set to end | REPORT
8 months, 3 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 …

Shahid Afridi bashes PCB after speculations of Shaheen's sacking as captain: ‘Biggest problem with our cricket is…’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi bashes PCB after speculations of Shaheen's sacking as captain: ‘Biggest problem with our cricket is…’

Hindustan Times  

Legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board amidst the speculations of Shaheen Shah Afridi's T20I captaincy in danger. Babar was removed as Pakistan captain after the ICC tournament as the board went ahead with Shaheen as the shortest format captain with the T20 World Cup 2024 in sight. Shahid Afridi has come out in defence …

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

'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 …

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 …

Pakistan likely to miss key pacer at start of ICC World Cup 2023 as Babar Azam drops major hint
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan likely to miss key pacer at start of ICC World Cup 2023 as Babar Azam drops major hint

India TV News  

The Pakistan cricket team has been hit with injury blows to two of their three premier pacers in the Asia Cup 2023. Speedsters Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah have suffered injuries and both players were not part of Pakistan's do-or-a-die contest against Sri Lanka on Thursday. The Pakistan skipper Babar Azam looked resistant to detail on the fitness status of …

Shaheen Afridi returns to Pakistan Test squad; Muhammad Huraira, Aamir Jamal earn maiden call ups
1 year, 6 months ago

Shaheen Afridi returns to Pakistan Test squad; Muhammad Huraira, Aamir Jamal earn maiden call ups

Firstpost  

Star pacer Shaheen Afridi was on Saturday named in Pakistan’s squad for the Test series in Sri Lanka next month while Muhammad Huraira and Aamir Jamal received maiden call-ups in the longer version. The good news for Pakistan was the return of tall left-arm pacer and lynchpin of the bowling attack, Afridi who has not played any Test cricket since …

Babar returns to lead Pakistan in home series against New Zealand
1 year, 8 months ago

Babar returns to lead Pakistan in home series against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Babar Azam on Tuesday returned to the Pakistan team as captain of the ODI and T20 squads for the home series against New Zealand beginning April 14. Besides Babar, left arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi also returned to international cricket for the first time since the T20 World Cup in Australia last November. The national selectors had rested Babar, …

'Babar Azam should quit captaincy': Ex-Pakistan star comes up with bold pick for star batter's successor as captain
1 year, 10 months ago

'Babar Azam should quit captaincy': Ex-Pakistan star comes up with bold pick for star batter's successor as captain

Hindustan Times  

Even though Babar Azam has no plans to give up the captaincy, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has revealed his pick for the successor of the all-format captain. Under the leadership of star batter Babar, former world champions Pakistan suffered a 2-1 series defeat at the hands of New Zealand in their backyard. Before Pakistan's series defeat to New Zealand …

Babar Azam looking past Pakistan Cricket Board changes, focusing on New Zealand series
1 year, 11 months ago

Babar Azam looking past Pakistan Cricket Board changes, focusing on New Zealand series

The Hindu  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is focusing on turning around his team’s fortunes in the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand rather than getting distracted by the sudden shakeup of the Pakistan Cricket Board setup. Like Pakistan, New Zealand was also whitewashed 3-0 by England after McCullum and captain Ben Stokes took charge of the team last summer and promptly routed …

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Shahid Afridi interfering in Pakistan team's playing XI? Babar Azam speaks
1 year, 11 months ago

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Shahid Afridi interfering in Pakistan team's playing XI? Babar Azam speaks

India TV News  

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Pakistan cricket, Pakistan's red ball cricket is in dire need of revival. It certainly was a testament to the turmoil that Pakistan's Test cricket is in and the Pakistan Cricket Board is leaving no stone unturned to better the situation. Shahid Afridi has now been appointed the 'interim chief selector' of the Pakistan men's team …

T20 World Cup 2022: Shahid Afridi backs Babar Azam amidst ongoing criticism of Pakistan cricket | WATCH
2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Shahid Afridi backs Babar Azam amidst ongoing criticism of Pakistan cricket | WATCH

India TV News  

T20 World Cup 2022: The ongoing multi-nation cricketing event that is being played this year has certainly been very unpredictable so far. This surprising loss to Zimbabwe triggered a series of criticism surrounding the Pakistan cricket team. Former Pakistan cricketer and T20 World Cup winner, Shahid Afridi has now weighed in on the issue and has backed the Pakistan cricket …

Is Shaheen Afridi match fit for T20 World Cup? Waqar Younis questions Pakistan's handling of pacer's injury
2 years, 1 month ago

Is Shaheen Afridi match fit for T20 World Cup? Waqar Younis questions Pakistan's handling of pacer's injury

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis questioned Pakistan's injury management with regard to Shaheen Afridi, saying the left-arm pacer did not look at his best during their defeat to India in the Super 12 match of T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday. On a pitch where most pacers tied the opposition batters down, Shaheen gave away 34 runs and failed to …

T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan Cricket Board appoint personal physiotherapist for Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan Cricket Board appoint personal physiotherapist for Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman

India TV News  

Highlights Pakistan updated their squad before the upcoming T20 World Cup on Friday Fakhar Zaman was included in the team in the place of Usman Qadir Pakistan play India in their opening World Cup match at Melbourne on October 23 Keeping in mind Shaheen Shah Afridi and Fakhar Zaman's fitness and their importance in the team set-up, PCB has appointed …

T20 World Cup: Pakistan squad gets updated before mega event, know details
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Pakistan squad gets updated before mega event, know details

India TV News  

Highlights Pakistan updated their 15-member squad Pakistan are set to lock horns with India on 23rd October Match fitness of Afridi will be tested during the two warm-up games Pakistan updated their squad before the upcoming T20 World Cup on Friday. The Pakistan Cricket Board said Fakhar would be part of the official 15-member T20 World Cup squad while Qadir, …

T20 World Cup 2022: Ramiz Raja spills important update on Shaheen Afridi's injury | READ
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Ramiz Raja spills important update on Shaheen Afridi's injury | READ

India TV News  

Highlights Shaheen Afridi is ACL knee injury Shaheen Afridi has been included in Pakistan's T20I squad Pakistan will start their World Cup campaign against India on October 23, 2022 T20 World Cup 2022: Babar Azam-led Pakistan team is currently busy with a tri-series tournament that features New Zealand and Bangladesh. With the T20 World Cup just 8 days away, Pakistan …

Pak vs Eng: Shaheen Afridi's 'Time To get Rid Of Selfish Babar, Rizwan' Tweet Goes Viral
2 years, 3 months ago

Pak vs Eng: Shaheen Afridi's 'Time To get Rid Of Selfish Babar, Rizwan' Tweet Goes Viral

ABP News  

Pakistan vs England: Pakistan's star openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who have been under scanner for their slow strike rate, had a remarkable outing in England vs Pakistan 2nd T20 International on Thursday. Following Pakistan's win in 2nd T20I vs England, their star pacer Shaheen Afridi posted a savage tweet to slam critics as he wrote, "I think it …

PAK vs ENG, 2nd T20I: Shaheen Afridi calls Babar Azam & Mohammad Rizwan selfish | READ
2 years, 3 months ago

PAK vs ENG, 2nd T20I: Shaheen Afridi calls Babar Azam & Mohammad Rizwan selfish | READ

India TV News  

Highlights Pakistan inflicted a 10 wicket loss over England Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan registered an opening stand of 203 over England Pakistan will play against England again on September 23, 2022 PAK vs ENG, 2nd T20I: Pakistan in the second T20I against England registered a stunning victory which left Moeen Ali and co. clueless and begging for answers. Mohammad …

Babar Azam rues lack of partnership after Pakistan lose 1st T20I vs England - Our batters need to step up
2 years, 3 months ago

Babar Azam rues lack of partnership after Pakistan lose 1st T20I vs England - Our batters need to step up

India Today  

Babar Azam, on Thursday, September 20, clearly said that Pakistan batters need to step up and chip in with consistent performances. After being put in to bat first, Pakistan made a decent start courtesy of an 85-run partnership between skipper Babar and Mohammad Rizwan off 9.3 overs. Barring Iftikhar Ahmed, who made 28 off 17, the other batters failed to …

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant chat with injured Shaheen Afridi ahead of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant chat with injured Shaheen Afridi ahead of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match

India Today  

Ahead of the big-ticket clash in the Asia Cup on Sunday, India and Pakistan players have been meeting and greeting each other during the training sessions at the ICC Academy in Dubai. A day after Virat Kohli and Pakistan captain Babar Azam met, left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi interacted with India stars, including Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Yuzvendra Chahal. …

Asia Cup: No variation in Pakistan's bowling line-up in Shaheen Afridi's absence, says Wasim Akram
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup: No variation in Pakistan's bowling line-up in Shaheen Afridi's absence, says Wasim Akram

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said on Tuesday, August 23 that Shaheen Afridi's absence is a big setback for Babar Azam-led Pakistan team at the Asia Cup, starting August 27 in the UAE. Speaking to Star Sports in the lead-up to Asia Cup, Wasim Akram said Shaheen's absence will deprive Pakistan of variety in their bowling attack due to the …

Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Live Updates, PAK vs NZ Predicted Playing 11, Toss, Dream 11
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Live Updates, PAK vs NZ Predicted Playing 11, Toss, Dream 11

India TV News  

PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup Match LIVE Updates Pakistan vs New Zealand, Super 12 Group 2 - Follow Live Updates Pakistan will have revenge on their mind for a recent off-field snub when they take on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday, looking to build on the historic high of beating arch-rivals India in their …

‘What is their mindset going ahead’: Salman Butt questions Babar Azam's strategy ahead of India clash at T20 World Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

‘What is their mindset going ahead’: Salman Butt questions Babar Azam's strategy ahead of India clash at T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan batter Salman Butt was not pleased with Babar Azam's strategy in the warm-up matches at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE and Oman. India and Pakistan skipper Virat Kohli and Babar Azam Speaking on his YouTube channel, Butt compared the Indian and Pakistan cricket teams and slammed the latter for not using these opportunities to get …

Babar Azam backs decisions on Pakistan T20WC squad: PCB CEO
3 years, 3 months ago

Babar Azam backs decisions on Pakistan T20WC squad: PCB CEO

The Hindu  

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Executive Wasim Khan on Wednesday said the reports of skipper Babar Azam being unhappy with the squad environment is "factually incorrect". Pakistan had named its 15-member T20 World Cup squad on Monday, and several reports that followed indicated that skipper Babar is unhappy with the team that has been selected. The squad for the upcoming international …

Sarfaraz, Hussain recalled to Pakistan's T20I squad - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Sarfaraz, Hussain recalled to Pakistan's T20I squad - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed and all-rounder Hussain Talat were on Sunday recalled to Pakistan’s 18-member squad for the T20I series against New Zealand, which begins on December 18 in Auckland. The squad was finalised by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and captain Babar Azam in consultation with Pakistan Shaheens coach Ijaz Ahmed, who also locked in his 16-member squad for the four-day match …

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