Babar Azam dropped from Test team: Michael Vaughan reacts to ’stupid decision’—‘I guess Pakistan cricket is…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam dropped from Test team: Michael Vaughan reacts to ’stupid decision’—‘I guess Pakistan cricket is…’

Live Mint  

A day after Pakistan Cricket Board's new selection panel dropped former skipper Babar Azam and three other players from the remaining England Test series, former England player Michael Vaughan expressed his dissatisfaction. PCB drops Babar, Shaheen, two others: After facing a humiliating defeat against England in the first Test by an innings and 47 runs at Multan, the new PCB selection board dropped former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed from the squad for the remaining two test matches. With these factors in mind and in the best interest of Pakistan cricket as well as the players, we've made the decision to rest Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shaheen Shah Afridi," Cricbuzz quoted," Aaqib Javed as saying. "At the same time, we are offering opportunities to uncapped players like Haseebullah, Mehran Mumtaz, and Kamran Ghulam, along with Mohammad Ali, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan and Zahid Mehmood.

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Babar Azam stepped up when we lost Saim: Shan Masood hails Pakistan's fightback
3 days, 6 hours ago

Babar Azam stepped up when we lost Saim: Shan Masood hails Pakistan's fightback

India Today  

Pakistan captain Shan Masood hailed Babar Azam for stepping up in the absence of Saim Ayub. Babar scored two fifties in the New Year's Test, but his efforts were not enough to help Pakistan secure a win. SA vs PAK 2nd Test: Match report Babar Azam impresses Babar scored 58 in the first innings and a fluent 81 in the …

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days
1 week, 4 days ago

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days

Live Mint  

After a gap of 733 days, Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam ended the drought and scored a half-century while playing against South Africa on DAY 3 of the first Test at Centurion. Babar's struggles with bat: The former Pakistan skipper's last half-century in Test cricket came in December 2022, and ever since, he has struggled to score runs for his …

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues
1 week, 4 days ago

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam on Saturday notched up his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first match of the Two-test series against South Africa in Centurion. Babar Azam scored fifty against South Africa in the first Test. Babar Azam was recently dropped from Pakistan's Test squad after scoring just 30 and 5 against England in the first match …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test
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1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test

India Today  

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam ended his two-year-long half-century drought in Test cricket on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday, December 28. SA vs PAK 1st Test Day 3 Live His onslaught against Rabada continued in the next over as he flicked him away for a boundary on the second delivery. Pakistan suffer …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Pakistan’s Babar Azam tries luck with bail flip trend by imitating Mohammed Siraj
1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Pakistan’s Babar Azam tries luck with bail flip trend by imitating Mohammed Siraj

Live Mint  

Amid Shan Masood-led Pakistan Cricket Team facing Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in the first Test at Centurion, Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam on DAY 2 joined the growing trend of cricketers attempting to alter their fortunes on the field by switching bails. On DAY 2 of the Test, Babar tried his luck with the quirky ritual of the bail-switching trend …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Babar Azam imitates Mohammed Siraj with Stuart Broad bail flip
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1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Babar Azam imitates Mohammed Siraj with Stuart Broad bail flip

India Today  

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has joined the growing trend of cricketers attempting to alter their fortunes on the field by switching bails. The bail-switching trend, which began with former England pacer Stuart Broad, has become a humorous yet intriguing element of Test cricket. Babar flips the bails Most recently, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was seen engaging in this light-hearted …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty
1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty

Live Mint  

Fans fumed at Babar Azam on social media after the former Pakistan captain departed for just four off 11 balls in the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday. For the record, it was Babar's 19th Test innings without a single half-century. Regarded as one of the best batters in cricket at the moment, …

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test against South Africa
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test against South Africa

India TV News  

Babar Azam found a place in Pakistan's playing eleven for the first Test match against South Africa starting on December 26 in Centurion. Apart from Babar's return, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas replaced the spin trio of Sajid Khan, Noman Ali and Zahid Mahmood in Pakistan's playing XI. Pakistan playing XI for 1st Test against South Africa Shan …

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is

India TV News  

Babar Azam has slipped to seventh place in the ICC T20I rankings following his failure in the first T20 International against South Africa. This was his seventh duck in the shortest format of the game equalling Virat Kohli in this aspect who has now retired from T20Is. Coming back to the rankings, Babar has slipped below Pakistan's current T20I captain …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
1 month 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 announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns
1 month 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 …

Drop Babar Azam, save Pakistan cricket: Fans slam batter after 3rd T20I vs Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Drop Babar Azam, save Pakistan cricket: Fans slam batter after 3rd T20I vs Australia

India Today  

Babar Azam scored 41 runs off 28 balls with four fours when Pakistan faced Australia in the third and final T20I on Monday, November 18 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I Highlights Thereafter, Marcus Stoinis came out firing on all cylinders and helped the Aussies chase down the target with 52 balls left in their …

Babar Azam Makes a Sparkling Return for Pakistan in Melbourne
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2 months ago

Babar Azam Makes a Sparkling Return for Pakistan in Melbourne

India Today  

Babar Azam makes a valiant return for Pakistan in the first ODI against Australia. He scores 37 runs off 44 balls with four fours before being dismissed by Adam Zampa. Pakistan loses the early wicket of Saim Ayub and also loses Abdullah Shafique cheaply. Babar shows his brilliance with some stunning shots and partnerships with Mohammad Rizwan. He will be …

Rizwan's Rise: Pakistan Names Captain for White-Ball Squad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rizwan's Rise: Pakistan Names Captain for White-Ball Squad

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter, Mohammad Rizwan, is expected to be named as the captain for the national team's white-ball formats. Rizwan has emerged as the preferred candidate due to his consistency as a player and his proven leadership in domestic cricket and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The selectors are expected to announce the white-ball squad by the weekend, with the …

Pakistan's Fightback: Ayub and Ghulam Shine as England Stumble
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's Fightback: Ayub and Ghulam Shine as England Stumble

ABP News  

Pakistan are looking to bounce back from their early setback in the second Test match against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Despite losing wickets quickly, the home team has recovered thanks to half-centuries from Saim Ayub and debutant Kamran Ghulam. Both batters have scored over a 100 runs in the first session, providing hope for a comeback. England have …

PAK vs ENG 2nd Test: Uncapped Kamran Ghulam Replaces Babar Azam For Pakistan As England Welcome Ben Stokes' Return In Multan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PAK vs ENG 2nd Test: Uncapped Kamran Ghulam Replaces Babar Azam For Pakistan As England Welcome Ben Stokes' Return In Multan

ABP News  

Pakistan were handed a humiliating loss at Multan in the first Pakistan vs England Test of the series where they became the first side in cricket’s history to lose a Test match by an innings despite scoring above 500 runs in the first innings. ALSO ON ABPLive | PAK vs ENG 2nd Test: Playing 11s, Date, Time, Venue, Live Streaming …

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

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

The Independent  

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'Can't Score 50 On Dead Track': Babar Azam Trolled After Failing To Reach Fifty On Batting-Friendly Multan Pitch
3 months ago

'Can't Score 50 On Dead Track': Babar Azam Trolled After Failing To Reach Fifty On Batting-Friendly Multan Pitch

ABP News  

Babar Azam failed to score big in Tests yet another time as he was dismissed on 30 off 71 balls during Day 1 of the ongoing Pakistan vs England 1st Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on October 7. Here's a look at some of the social media reactions on Babar Azam's failure to score big in the …

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report
4 months ago

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has been snubbed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, who didn't appoint him as one of the captains for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan run between the wickets. Saud Shakeel, who is Pakistan's Test vice-captain, has been named as one of the skippers for the Champions One Day Cup, alongwith …

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash
4 months, 1 week 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, 2 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 …

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood
4 months, 3 weeks ago

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Ahead of a busy schedule, Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood admitted that his team is still on the hunt to find the "ideal way" of playing red-ball cricket on their home soil that suits their style of play. "Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood Masood took over Babar Azam …

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

Babar Azam slams Pakistan middle-order after series loss vs England: Hope we step up
7 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam slams Pakistan middle-order after series loss vs England: Hope we step up

India Today  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has slammed the team's middle-order after their T20I series loss against England. Azam Khan, Shadab khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi scored ducks in the final T20I match, which eventually led to Pakistan losing the series 2-0. ENG vs PAK, 4th T20I: Highlights Pakistan failed to capitalise on the run-rate, and lost a flurry of wickets, eventually …

Babar Azam blames batting collapse after heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in 4th T20I
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam blames batting collapse after heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in 4th T20I

India TV News  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam had plenty to say after his side's shocking loss to New Zealand on Thursday in the fourth T20I of the ongoing five-match series. Crestfallen Babar blamed Pakistan's batting collapse for the loss and felt that the result would have been different had they not lost three wickets in their powerplay. We were expecting 190-200 but bowlers …

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound
9 months, 1 week 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 …

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli, Siraj among big gainers; Rohit Sharma enters Top 10 for batters, Babar Azam drops – India TV
1 year ago

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli, Siraj among big gainers; Rohit Sharma enters Top 10 for batters, Babar Azam drops – India TV

India TV News  

The International Cricket Council updated the rankings on Tuesday, January 9 which saw Indian superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma make big gains as far as the batters were concerned while pace duos of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj and Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood for Australia made a huge jump as well. Since both India and Australia won their …

Pakistan make two massive changes for third Test against Australia, young batter set to make debut
1 year ago

Pakistan make two massive changes for third Test against Australia, young batter set to make debut

India TV News  

The ongoing Test series between Pakistan and Australia is set to conclude with the third and final game to be played Sydney from January 3. Like they did in the first couple of Tests, both sides have announced their playing XIs a day before the Test match with the visitors making two massive changes to their line-up. Struggling opener Imam-ul-Haq …

Last played an ODI 40 days ago, Babar Azam reclaims No.1 ICC ranking in ODIs
1 year ago

Last played an ODI 40 days ago, Babar Azam reclaims No.1 ICC ranking in ODIs

India TV News  

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has reclaimed his No.1 position in the latest ICC ODI Rankings released on Wednesday. Shubman Gill has slipped to number two after missing the ongoing ODI series against South Africa and has 810 ratings to his name now while Babar has 824 rating points to his name. Adil Rashid becomes top ranked T20I bowler, Surya …

WATCH | Babar Azam tries fielding with gloves at non-striker's end, video goes viral
1 year, 1 month ago

WATCH | Babar Azam tries fielding with gloves at non-striker's end, video goes viral

India TV News  

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam and the Men in Green are on the Australian shores for a three-match Test series as they resume their charge in the World Test Championship 2023-25. The Pakistan team are currently taking on Australia's Prime Minister XI in a four-day warmup game and the first day of the match saw an intriguing incident. In the …

Pakistan cricketers told to ‘prioritise country’ after poor World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan cricketers told to ‘prioritise country’ after poor World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Star players have been denied permission to play franchise cricket as board doubles down on workload management. Pakistan’s cricketers have been told to prioritise country over leagues with the new director of cricket warning against signing up for T20 franchises, two weeks after the South Asian nation wrapped up its poor run at the ICC Cricket World Cup. “Every player …

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats of cricket
1 year, 1 month ago

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats of cricket

Op India  

Babar Azam on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as Pakistan captain from all formats of the game after his side’s debacle in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. Over the last four years, I’ve experienced many highs and lows on and off the field, but I wholeheartedly and passionately aimed to maintain Pakistan’s pride and respect in …

Pakistan’s Babar Azam steps down as captain after dismal Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan’s Babar Azam steps down as captain after dismal Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood have replaced Babar as T20 and Test captains, respectively. Babar Azam has stepped down as Pakistan’s cricket captain days after his team’s group-stage exit from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the star batter announced in a statement. Babar captained Pakistan in all three formats starting October 2019, and led them to number one in …

Watch: Babar Azam arrives in Lahore after Pakistan's flop show at World Cup, PCB to take call on ODI captaincy
1 year, 1 month ago

Watch: Babar Azam arrives in Lahore after Pakistan's flop show at World Cup, PCB to take call on ODI captaincy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, on Monday, returned home after a disastrous campaign at the One Day International World Cup in India. Defending champions England crushed Babar's Pakistan side in their final group game of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Kolkata on Saturday. Babar Azam has arrived in Lahore after Pakistan's flop show For the second successive time at the …

‘Babar Azam has already spoken to teammates. Majority of them…’: Pakistan's captaincy future in doubt, PCB to take call
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Babar Azam has already spoken to teammates. Majority of them…’: Pakistan's captaincy future in doubt, PCB to take call

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam is likely to take a call on his captaincy future after landing in Pakistan following a below-par World Cup campaign. Babar has a strong following in the team and the likes of Imam ul Haq, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali are players considered to be close to the Pakistan skipper. With Pakistan facing …

'Don't know why he's ICC No. 1 batter. He's not great': Gambhir, Sehwag, Hafeez crush Babar Azam hype after PAK WC low
1 year, 2 months ago

'Don't know why he's ICC No. 1 batter. He's not great': Gambhir, Sehwag, Hafeez crush Babar Azam hype after PAK WC low

Hindustan Times  

Before the World Cup had kicked off in Ahmedabad earlier this month, Gautam Gambhir was asked who would emerge as the most impactful player in the 2023 edition and without an inch of hesitation, the former India opener backed Babar Azam to take the tournament by storm having dominated the format as the No. Cricket legends have their say on …

Flailing Pakistan, on notice, run into red-hot South Africa
1 year, 2 months ago

Flailing Pakistan, on notice, run into red-hot South Africa

Hindustan Times  

There is little chance that Babar Azam would have a ‘cornered tiger’ t-shirt tucked inside his kit bag which he would come out wearing at the toss against South Africa on Friday. Pakistan's bowler Shaheen Afridi with Babar Azam From three points to show and three losses down, Imran’s Pakistan went on to win five matches in a row to …

PCB's bizarre statement after Afghanistan humiliation; drops major hint on Babar Azam's captaincy future
1 year, 2 months ago

PCB's bizarre statement after Afghanistan humiliation; drops major hint on Babar Azam's captaincy future

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has suggested that captain Babar Azam's leadership could be in jeopardy if the team's performance in the current World Cup does not improve. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam during a practice session ahead of their 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai The PCB, on Thursday, released …

'Babar Azam should change...': Gautam Gambhir offers advice to Pakistan captain before World Cup clash vs AUS
1 year, 2 months ago

'Babar Azam should change...': Gautam Gambhir offers advice to Pakistan captain before World Cup clash vs AUS

Hindustan Times  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels Babar Azam should take more responsibility as leader of Pakistan in the ongoing edition of the ICC World Cup. A top-four finish at the One Day International World Cup in India was a small goal for superstar Babar, who masterminded Pakistan's historic win over the Men In Blue in ICC World T20 2021. After …

Shane Watson warns India over Babar Azam’s form ahead of Cricket World Cup clash with Pakistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Shane Watson warns India over Babar Azam’s form ahead of Cricket World Cup clash with Pakistan

The Independent  

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Babar Azam says unfamiliar Indian conditions at ODI World Cup 2023 not a worry for Pakistan
1 year, 3 months ago

Babar Azam says unfamiliar Indian conditions at ODI World Cup 2023 not a worry for Pakistan

The Hindu  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam does not think lack of familiarity with Indian conditions would hurt its bid for a second 50-over World Cup title as it embarks on a rare tour of the neighbouring country on Tuesday. Bilateral cricket remains suspended between the neighbours, thanks to their soured political relations, and the last time Pakistan toured India was for the …

‘Babar Azam is going to have a lot of difficulty’: Kaif bypasses Bumrah, picks India bowler to stop Pakistan captain
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Babar Azam is going to have a lot of difficulty’: Kaif bypasses Bumrah, picks India bowler to stop Pakistan captain

Hindustan Times  

Who will be India's best bet to stop Pakistan captain Babar Azam? The pace spearhead will play his first multi-nation tournament since the 2021 T20 World Cup and will be Rohit Sharma's main weapon to peg back the in-form Pakistan batting line-up in their Asia Cup 2023 opener on September 2 in Pallekele. And the last time he came up …

'Babar Azam should be criticised': Pakistan batter makes bold comment on No.1 ODI batter ahead of Asia Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

'Babar Azam should be criticised': Pakistan batter makes bold comment on No.1 ODI batter ahead of Asia Cup

India TV News  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is hailed as a modern-day great in International Cricket. However, Pakistan batter Abid Ali believes that Azam should be criticised as it brings the best out in him. People start complaining after one or two matches: Ali The 35-year-old Ali also stated that people start complaining if he does not perform after one of two matches. …

Babar Azam pleased with Shaheen Shah Afridi's comeback for Sri Lanka series: He is hungry for Test cricket
1 year, 5 months ago

Babar Azam pleased with Shaheen Shah Afridi's comeback for Sri Lanka series: He is hungry for Test cricket

India Today  

Babar Azam said that Shaheen Shah Afridi is itching to play Test cricket again, having not played in the format since July 2022. He also picked up three wickets in the first innings of Pakistan’s Tour match against Sri Lanka Cricket President’s XI, followed by one scalp in the second. I know Shaheen has badly missed red-ball cricket and is …

Babar Azam says Pakistan ‘in good position’ for 2023 ODI World Cup after New Zealand mauling
1 year, 8 months ago

Babar Azam says Pakistan ‘in good position’ for 2023 ODI World Cup after New Zealand mauling

The Hindu  

Captain Babar Azam says the “dominant” one-day series win over New Zealand sets Pakistan up nicely for the World Cup, despite doubts over its participation. Asked if the uncertainty was worrying for the Pakistan team, Azam said: “We can’t say anything about that, but wherever we get a chance to play, we will play.” The stand-off started last year when …

'Babar Azam should quit captaincy': Ex-Pakistan star comes up with bold pick for star batter's successor as captain
1 year, 11 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 …

PCB mulls replacing Babar Azam as Test captain as Shan Masood emerges top contender: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

PCB mulls replacing Babar Azam as Test captain as Shan Masood emerges top contender: Report

Hindustan Times  

The criticism around Babar Azam's captaincy, leading to discussions on his future in the role. With Pakistan Cricket Board witnessing massive changes in the administration, questions were once again raised on Babar's future as Pakistan captain. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam According to a report in Cricketpakistan.com.pk, PCB are contemplating on removal of Babar from Test captaincy following his poor performance …

Bad news for Babar Azam, Pakistan skipper might be sacked by PCB
1 year, 11 months ago

Bad news for Babar Azam, Pakistan skipper might be sacked by PCB

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board is currently trying to transform itself and how it works. After Pakistan's embarrassing 3-0 defeat to England in December last year, the cricket board has been through a phase of transition and they don't seem to stop anytime soon. Najam Sethi as PCB chief was pretty quick to react and he appointed Shahid Afridi as the 'interim …

Saeed Ajmal hits out at Babar Azam's critics: If he is selfish, then Pakistan need two to three additional such players
1 year, 11 months ago

Saeed Ajmal hits out at Babar Azam's critics: If he is selfish, then Pakistan need two to three additional such players

India Today  

Former spinner Saeed Ajmal reckoned that calling Babar Azam selfish is uncalled for and that his negative aspects of the game can be rectified with time. On Wednesday, January 11, Pakistan lost to New Zealand by 79 runs as the three-match ODI series currently stands at 1-1. "If Babar Azam is selfish, then we need two to three additional such …

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