Aus vs Pak: Babar Azam's best yet to come: Ricky Ponting
5 years, 1 month ago

Aus vs Pak: Babar Azam's best yet to come: Ricky Ponting

The Hindu  

With Pakistan set to challenge Australia in a two-Tests series starting Thursday, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that Babar Azam could be a threat for the home team as the World Cup-winning skipper feels that Babar is yet to play to potential. “We haven’t seen the best of him yet,” Ponting told cricket.com.au. Misbah, Smith excited Earlier, Michael Hussey had also praised Babar and said that the talented batsman can be likened to stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson if he improves his Test record. Babar made a brilliant start to the preparation for the two-Test series as he hit a masterful 157 in the practice game against Australia ‘A’ This after scoring two fifties in the three-match T20I series that saw the hosts win the series 2-0 as the first game saw no result thanks to rain.

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AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting
6 days, 7 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting

India Today  

The decision of Rohit Sharma to 'opt out' of the final Border Gavaskar Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground SCG has drawn reactions from cricketing circles, including Australian great Ricky Ponting. The chat’s been for the last couple of days that everyone expected Rohit would not play this game, that Shubman Gill would come back in, and that …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia win Boxing Day Test, take 2-1 series lead
1 week, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia win Boxing Day Test, take 2-1 series lead

India Today  

Rohit Sharma: "It is pretty disappointing. We tried to set a platform and keep wickets in hand for the last two sessions, but they bowled perfectly as well. He's coming here for the first time, these conditions can get really tough, but he showed great character, solid technique as well. He's got everything to be successful at this level, I …

Ricky Ponting tries to break-down Rohit Sharma’s chat with Siraj, Akash Deep at MCG, video goes viral
1 week, 3 days ago

Ricky Ponting tries to break-down Rohit Sharma’s chat with Siraj, Akash Deep at MCG, video goes viral

Live Mint  

On the DAY 4 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma appeared unhappy with pacer Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, with the opponent's tail-enders frustrating them. During a drinks break, Rohit let his frustration out on players like Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, as he was seen having …

'How has Babar made it?': Fans baffled with Bumrah's absence in T20I Player of the Year nominees; Arshdeep only Indian
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1 week, 3 days ago

'How has Babar made it?': Fans baffled with Bumrah's absence in T20I Player of the Year nominees; Arshdeep only Indian

Hindustan Times  

The ICC announced the nominations for the T20I Men’s Cricketer of the Year for 2024 a shortlist of four which had some surprising inclusions as well as omissions. In a year where India had unprecedented success in T20 international matches, losing only two matches all year and winning the World Cup in memorable fashion in the USA and the West …

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 …

AUS vs IND: Ricky Ponting explains how Shubman Gill can improve his overseas record
2 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Ricky Ponting explains how Shubman Gill can improve his overseas record

India Today  

Australia legend Ricky Ponting has weighed in on India opener Shubman Gill's poor overseas Test record, explaining how the Indian batter could improve his performances in challenging conditions like Australia. Citing Gill's recent outings in Australia, he said, "I watched him a little bit in Adelaide, and it almost looked like he changed things up too much. With India set …

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test

India Today  

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and senior Australia batter Steve Smith are up for massive milestones in the 4th Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India and Australia will face each other next in the Boxing Day Test match, set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Australia batter Steve Smith, who lit up …

Ricky Ponting unfazed by India's Gabba heroics, backs Australia to win 3rd Test: 'I'll back recent form up there...'
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ricky Ponting unfazed by India's Gabba heroics, backs Australia to win 3rd Test: 'I'll back recent form up there...'

Hindustan Times  

Ricky Ponting is one of the most highly-respected voices when it comes to expertise in cricket, and the former Australian captain delivered his verdict regarding who he thinks will take home the honours in the third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane. I still think Australia will win.” India started off strongly in the series with …

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 …

Ricky Ponting tells Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne to follow Virat Kohli's approach: 'He didn't combat Australia...'
1 month, 1 week ago

Ricky Ponting tells Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne to follow Virat Kohli's approach: 'He didn't combat Australia...'

Hindustan Times  

Australia dropped the opening game of their Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at home, dominated at home by India as the visiting team registered a massive 295 run victory over their hosts in what is typically considered a fortress for the Aussies in Perth. While India’s batting came in clutch, the larger concern for Australia will be the twin failures with bat, …

'Rohit Sharma could cause more disruption in Indian camp': Ricky Ponting's audacious remark has shades of Sunil Gavaskar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Rohit Sharma could cause more disruption in Indian camp': Ricky Ponting's audacious remark has shades of Sunil Gavaskar

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, on Thursday, sent out a warning to the Indian Team ahead of their regular skipper Rohit Sharma's potential return to the squad before the second Test against Australia. Ricky Ponting made an audacious remark on Rohit Sharma Rohit will miss the opening Test match against Australia on Friday, with Jasprit Bumrah slated to lead the …

Australia vs India: Kohli and Rohit in spotlight for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia vs India: Kohli and Rohit in spotlight for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Al Jazeera  

The sight of the Sydney newspaper’s front page was enough to make one gasp aloud. This is almost a twilight of his career, but I think Virat needs to find that anger which got him going, that space which might help him as a human being.” Gilchrist has also noticed the change in India’s former captain and believes Australia should …

Virat Kohli is superstar: Ponting explains India star's magnetic pull in Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli is superstar: Ponting explains India star's magnetic pull in Australia

India Today  

Australia legend Ricky Ponting has explained Virat Kohli's special connection with Australian crowd and media as the India star gears up for probably his last tour Down Under. His leadership during the 2018/19 series, where he guided India to their first-ever Test series victory on Australian soil, stands as a defining moment in his illustrious career, cementing his legacy as …

‘Not Rohit or Virat, it’s Gambhir’: Former Australia captain reveals India’s biggest problem ahead of BGT 2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Not Rohit or Virat, it’s Gambhir’: Former Australia captain reveals India’s biggest problem ahead of BGT 2024

Live Mint  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has taken a dig at Gautam Gambhir ahead of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, even going as far as to call him “India’s biggest problem.” Paine, however, praised former India head coach Ravi Shastri for guiding the team to consecutive series victories in Australia. Ponting had raised concerns over the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat …

"He's a prickly character": Pont0ing responds to Gambhir's jibe
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"He's a prickly character": Pont0ing responds to Gambhir's jibe

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting called Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir a "prickly character" after he delivered a jibe at him for voicing concerns over the form of star batter Virat Kohli. "He's a prickly character": Pont0ing responds to Gambhir's jibe As the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth's Optus Stadium comes close, the war of …

'That is a bad move, Ricky. What are you doing?': Ponting's Virat Kohli act questioned amid 'spicy' ball-tampering claim
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'That is a bad move, Ricky. What are you doing?': Ponting's Virat Kohli act questioned amid 'spicy' ball-tampering claim

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Lee, on Tuesday, admitted that he was left shocked after he heard Australia legend Ricky Ponting's comment on Virat Kohli's form ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22, with the opener in Perth. Ricky Ponting's Virat Kohli act sparked concerns among Aussies There is an old saying—'Do not poke the bear,' which the …

Ricky Ponting feels 1st Test in 'bouncy' Perth ideally sets up Border-Gavaskar Trophy for Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting feels 1st Test in 'bouncy' Perth ideally sets up Border-Gavaskar Trophy for Australia

India TV News  

Cricketer-turned-commentator Ricky Ponting feels that the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth will work as a head start in favour of Australia. I'm setting ourselves up for really good pace, really good bounce and really good carry," WA Cricket head curator Isaac McDonald told ESPNcricinfo. “ great place for the series to start in Perth …

'We will find out in the 1st Test...': Australia great reacts after Gautam Gambhir takes a jibe at Ricky Ponting
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

'We will find out in the 1st Test...': Australia great reacts after Gautam Gambhir takes a jibe at Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir found support from Aussie great Mike Hussey after he took a blunt swipe at former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Monday as he backed “incredibly tough men” Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prove their critics wrong in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Gautam Gambhir found support from an Australian great after 'Ricky Ponting' …

Gambhir defends Kohli and Rohit after Ponting’s criticism of their form
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gambhir defends Kohli and Rohit after Ponting’s criticism of their form

The Hindu  

India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, hit out at former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who recently questioned the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. “What does Ricky Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?” Gambhir said on Monday, ahead of the team’s departure to Australia. I have no concerns regarding Virat and Rohit…” Watch the full press conference here: In …

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli comment: 'What does he have to do with Indian cricket?'
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli comment: 'What does he have to do with Indian cricket?'

Firstpost  

Gambhir hits out at Ponting who recently remarked that, barring Kohli, no other batter would have survived in a national team despite scoring just two Test hundreds in five years. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has hit out at Ricky Ponting while defending star batter Virat Kohli ahead of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The former Australia captain …

Don't judge Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Don't judge Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting

The Hindu  

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of his current form and the champion cricketer could make a powerful statement during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series given his class, feels legendary Australian player Ricky Ponting. India's famed legacy in Test cricket at home was torn to shreds during their 0-3 decimation by New Zealand recently, …

Don’t judge Virat Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Don’t judge Virat Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting

The Hindu  

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli should not be judged based on current form and the champion cricketer could make a powerful statement during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series given his class, feels legendary Australian player Ricky Ponting. And his record is very good.” Ponting believes the Border-Gavaskar series could see the revival of Kohli’s Test career. There wouldn’t be anyone …

Maybe he needs to get away for a while: Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam's recent display
2 months ago

Maybe he needs to get away for a while: Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam's recent display

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting opened up on Babar Azam's recent performance and said that he needs to get away from cricket for a while. Maybe he needs to get away for a while: Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam's recent display Following a big defeat in the first Test to England in Multan - Pakistan's third-successive Test defeat …

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form
2 months ago

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes Babar Azam can draw inspiration from Virat Kohli in his path forward to rejuvenate his Test form. Ponting referred to Virat Kohli's own struggles with form during the 2020/21 season, and recounted how the Team India star took a break from the game, eventually making a strong comeback later. “The biggest challenge is how …

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting Foresees India Losing Border-Gavaskar Series By THIS Margin
2 months ago

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting Foresees India Losing Border-Gavaskar Series By THIS Margin

ABP News  

The much-awaited IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy will kick off on November 22. Meanwhile, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on IND vs AUS Test series, backing Australia as a strong contender to claim victory by a big margin. Ricky Ponting expressed confidence that, with their experience and the benefit of home conditions, Australia will secure a 3-1 …

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st ODI: Babar Azam registers unwanted one-day record in Melbourne; find out
2 months ago

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st ODI: Babar Azam registers unwanted one-day record in Melbourne; find out

Live Mint  

Babar Azam registered an unwanted record in ODIs during the first match against Australia on Monday when the former Pakistan captain was undone by Adam Zampa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On the other hand, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc surpassed legendary Brett Lee to become the fastest to reach 100 ODI wickets in Australia. Babar has twice stepped down from …

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 Embraces the Challenge of Leading Pakistan in Australia
2 months, 1 week ago

Rizwan Embraces the Challenge of Leading Pakistan in Australia

ABP News  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has expressed confidence in his team's ability to succeed in the upcoming series against Australia. Despite Pakistan's last ODI series win coming 22 years ago, Rizwan believes that the current squad is prepared to meet the nation's expectations. He plans to work on areas for improvement during the tour, aiming for a historic series win Down …

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 …

‘Ishant and Jadeja had an exchange …Ponting tore into Indian team': When Australia conspired to stir controversy in BGT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Ishant and Jadeja had an exchange …Ponting tore into Indian team': When Australia conspired to stir controversy in BGT

Hindustan Times  

Over the past few years, the Indian and Australian cricket teams have engaged in some thrilling red-ball battles, with the Asian Giants enjoying an edge in bilateral contests. Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja had some disagreements during BGT 2018-19 Under Kohli's leadership, India became the first Asian side to register a Test series win on Australian soil in 2018-19. The …

"He's an extreme talent": Ricky Ponting praises Jake Fraser-McGurk as 'rising star' in world cricket
3 months, 3 weeks ago

"He's an extreme talent": Ricky Ponting praises Jake Fraser-McGurk as 'rising star' in world cricket

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, calling him one of the most promising talents in world cricket. "He's an extreme talent": Ricky Ponting praises Jake Fraser-McGurk as 'rising star' in world cricket Ponting highlighted Fraser-McGurk's explosive batting abilities but also noted that the 22-year-old has areas to improve, particularly in refining his …

'How does Babar Azam expect to be Virat Kohli': Pakistan captain roasted by viral streamer IShowSpeed
7 months ago

'How does Babar Azam expect to be Virat Kohli': Pakistan captain roasted by viral streamer IShowSpeed

Hindustan Times  

It couldn't get much worse for Babar Azam as Pakistan began their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a stuttering note, crashing to a Super Over defeat against co-hosts USA, in Texas on Thursday. IShowSpeed roasted Babar Azam and compared him to Virat Kohli. You can't even win against USA Comparing Babar to his favourite cricketer, he said, "How do …

‘Babar Azam’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people
7 months ago

‘Babar Azam’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Australia skipper Ricky Ponting gave his take on Babar Azam's captaincy in recent times, as his numbers have dropped down recently. Babar Azam will be under pressure as captain in the 2024 T20 World Cup Babar and Co. lost a T20I in Ireland and then suffered a 0-2 defeat in England this week, which was not the ideal result …

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC
7 months ago

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Australia great Ricky Ponting believes an inexperienced Pakistani batter Saim Ayub can make an impact during the T20 World Cup and said the young player at the top of Men in Green's batting order might cause a surprise. "He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC …

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 …

Aus vs Pak, 2nd Test: Visitors need 188 runs to win after Shan, Babar put Pakistan in firm control (Tea, Day 4)
1 year ago

Aus vs Pak, 2nd Test: Visitors need 188 runs to win after Shan, Babar put Pakistan in firm control (Tea, Day 4)

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, December 29 : Pakistan skipper Shan Masood and Babar Azam with grit and determination with the bat led the chase from the front against vigilant Australia on Day 4 of the second Test here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. HT Image At the time of Tea, Pakistan's score read 129/3 -188 runs needed to win- with Babar …

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 …

"Babar Azam is a class player, it was...": Mitchell Marsh after Australia's 360-run victory against Pakistan
1 year ago

"Babar Azam is a class player, it was...": Mitchell Marsh after Australia's 360-run victory against Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Perth, December 17 : Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh expressed his delight after dismissing former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam during their massive 360-run victory on Sunday in the first Test at the Optus Stadium. Coming to the Day 4 action, Australia's experienced pacer Mitchell Starc with his quick deliveries, removed both Pakistan openers - Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique in the first …

Innocent Aussie sporting great Ricky Ponting is caught up in social media storm over 'cricket mafia' slur against India after their ODI World Cup loss
1 year, 1 month ago

Innocent Aussie sporting great Ricky Ponting is caught up in social media storm over 'cricket mafia' slur against India after their ODI World Cup loss

Daily Mail  

Ponting never uttered the blunt opinion when in commentary A fake tweet has made Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting public enemy number one in India, with their fans still in shock after comprehensively losing the World Cup final on home soil. The tweet, posted on X on November 20 by a verified account with more than 2800 followers, alleged that …

Virat Kohli moves to third spot in ODI rankings, three Indian batters in top four
1 year, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli moves to third spot in ODI rankings, three Indian batters in top four

Hindustan Times  

Team India had a superb run in the ODI World Cup, where they finished as the runners-up. Virat Kohli accumulated 765 runs in 11 innings in the World Cup The imperious show by Kohli helped him climb to the number three spot and he now stands 35 points behind Shubman Gill, who is at the top of the ODI batting …

PAK vs ENG | We will try to finish on a good note and then see: Babar
1 year, 1 month ago

PAK vs ENG | We will try to finish on a good note and then see: Babar

The Hindu  

When the World Cup fixtures were first released, England-Pakistan at the Eden Gardens had a halo around it. “I think the South Africa match cost us,” said the Pakistan skipper. It’s cricket; we will try to finish on a good note and then see.” At one point, it was suggested that Babar may consider quitting captaincy to solely focus on …

'Easy to give opinion on TV' - Babar Azam slams his critics, remains hopeful of reaching World Cup semis
1 year, 1 month ago

'Easy to give opinion on TV' - Babar Azam slams his critics, remains hopeful of reaching World Cup semis

India TV News  

Under fire Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam continues to face unprecedented heat as Pakistan's hopes of making the World Cup 2023 semi-finals all but perished on Thursday, November 10. "It's very easy to give opinion on TV," Babar said in the pre-match press conference on Friday. Babar's captaincy has also come under the scanner as Pakistan failed to defend …

'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 …

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 …

Against Australia, Pakistan will look to make amends
1 year, 2 months ago

Against Australia, Pakistan will look to make amends

Hindustan Times  

While the Pakistan team are facing a backlash at home for the seven-wicket defeat against India, the one-sided contest was not really a surprise. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam with teammates Muhammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Taking on arch-rivals India at any venue in India would have been …

PAK vs AUS, World Cup warm-ups: Australia, Pakistan complete formalities with run fest in Hyderabad
1 year, 3 months ago

PAK vs AUS, World Cup warm-ups: Australia, Pakistan complete formalities with run fest in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Australia ticked almost all boxes and registered a narrow 14-run win against Pakistan in the second warm-up match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Tuesday. Along with Maxwell, Cameron Green had a solid workout with an unbeaten half-century as Australia became the first team to cross the 350-run mark in the warm-up matches. Pakistan bowling struggles Warner welcomed Hasan …

India vs Australia | Ashwin has got the class and the experience, says Rohit
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Australia | Ashwin has got the class and the experience, says Rohit

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma didn’t play in the first two games of the ODI series against Australia, but he was delighted to watch the team putting up a dominant show. “I thought we played a lot of good cricket, and achieved a lot of good things,” the Indian captain said here on Tuesday, ahead of the final ODI. “We chased in one …

Asia Cup 2023: Despite failing against Bangladesh, Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's world record in ODIs
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Despite failing against Bangladesh, Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's world record in ODIs

India TV News  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, who has a handsome lead as the No. 1 batter in the world in ODIs, achieved a world record on Wednesday, September 9 during the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Bangladesh. Babar, who scored a century in the opening game of the tournament against Nepal, got out cheaply against Bangladesh scoring just 17 runs but …

Banking on our experience of these conditions to do well against India, says Babar Azam
1 year, 4 months ago

Banking on our experience of these conditions to do well against India, says Babar Azam

The Hindu  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam on September 1 played down the talks of pressure on his side and said they were banking on their experience in Sri Lankan conditions to do well against India in their Asia Cup match. Pakistan had played a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka in July and then several players, including Babar, stayed back 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 …

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