T20 World Cup: Trouble at top continue for Pakistan
9 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 the New York pitch and weather in Florida, it is in no way the key reason behind Pakistan not advancing to their Super 8s. From Babar's rotation of bowlers, and batting order to the regular issues that plague Pakistan there are a 'n' number of reasons why they were not able to put out their best.

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Former Pakistan cricketer cites India example after humiliation in New Zealand: 'Look at the IPL...'
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Former Pakistan cricketer cites India example after humiliation in New Zealand: 'Look at the IPL...'

Firstpost  

Former Pakistan player and PCB selector slammed national team’s dismal performance in the recent T20I series against New Zealand, highlighting issues in team management and selection. Image: AFP Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal did not hold back in his criticism of the national team’s dismal performance during the recent T20I series in New Zealand. The series ended in a humiliating …

NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand
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NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, is not disheartened by the 1-4 defeat in the just-concluded series in New Zealand and believes that the new faces tried out in the matches will eventually come through. “Look the conditions in New Zealand are normally challenging with the bounce, pace and movement in the pitches, so for players coming to play here …

New Zealand vs Pakistan: fourth T20I; teams, preview, how to follow, stream
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New Zealand vs Pakistan: fourth T20I; teams, preview, how to follow, stream

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand and Pakistan face off in a crunch fourth match of the five-game T20 series with the Kiwis leading 2-1. Who: New Zealand vs Pakistan What: Fourth T20I of five-match series Where: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand When: Sunday at 5:15pm Pakistan has kept alive their hopes of winning the five-match T20 series in their tour of New …

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz breaks Babar Azam’s record for fastest T20I century for Pakistan, Men in Green keep series alive
1 week ago

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz breaks Babar Azam’s record for fastest T20I century for Pakistan, Men in Green keep series alive

Live Mint  

Hasan Nawaz broke Babar Azam's record for fastest T20I century for Pakistan during the third game against New Zealand to keep them alive in the five-match series on Friday in Auckland. Thereafter, it was all Hasan Nawaz and new captain Salman Ali Agha who shared an unbeaten second wicket stand of 133 runs as Pakistan romped home in just 16 …

'Common in Pakistan to criticise, people wait to see us lose': Haris Rauf fires back at critics after defeat to NZ
1 week, 3 days ago

'Common in Pakistan to criticise, people wait to see us lose': Haris Rauf fires back at critics after defeat to NZ

Hindustan Times  

The situation for the Pakistan cricket team continues to deteriorate. The Salman Ali Agha-led side lost the second T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand by five wickets, and the visitors are now staring at another series loss. Haris Rauf fired back at critics, saying people back in Pakistan are waiting to see the team lose. Haris Rauf, who …

Pakistan Cricket In Crisis: 16 Matches Of Unacceptable Failure
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1 week, 3 days ago

Pakistan Cricket In Crisis: 16 Matches Of Unacceptable Failure

ABP News  

The Pakistan cricket team is currently on a tour of New Zealand for a five-match T20I series, but their struggles continue. Pakistan's declining form Following their disastrous Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, Pakistan's struggles in T20 cricket have persisted. Another defeat in Dunedin The second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand in Dunedin was shortened to 15 overs per side due …

Seifert, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-0 up vs Pakistan with 5-wicket win in 2nd T20I
1 week, 4 days ago

Seifert, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-0 up vs Pakistan with 5-wicket win in 2nd T20I

India Today  

New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan with a five-wicket win in the second T20I on Tuesday, March 18 at University Oval, Dunedin. After two quick blows, a brief 31-run stand between captain Salman Agha and Irfan Khan helped Pakistan complete 50 in 6.3 overs before Ish Sodhi rocked them again with two wickets …

New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Score: All eyes on PAK's approach after 1st T20I implosion
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1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Score: All eyes on PAK's approach after 1st T20I implosion

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Score: Pakistan may look to temper their newly adopted "high-risk" approach which fell flat on its face as spectacularly as any plan possibly could in the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch. Pakistan were blown away for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs, their lowest score ever in a T20I played in …

Pakistan cricket 'will continue to fall further': Inzamam-ul-Haq makes bleak prediction, laments 'too many changes'
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1 week, 4 days ago

Pakistan cricket 'will continue to fall further': Inzamam-ul-Haq makes bleak prediction, laments 'too many changes'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan cricket has been lurching from one crisis to the next and former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has called for the Pakistan Cricket Board to "learn from its mistakes" of the past two years and not repeat them. Pakistan recently hosted the 2025 Champions Trophy but reports now indicate that the PCB ended up incurring an 85 percent loss after spending INR …

Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I
1 week, 6 days ago

Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's hope to put behind a horrendous Champions Trophy campaign, where they suffered a group-stage exit in the home tournament, started on a disappointing note. In the opening game of the T20I series against New Zealand on Sunday at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, fast bowler Kyle Jamieson left the Pakistan batting line-up in a shambles after picking three wickets …

NZ vs PAK: New-look Pakistan hammered in T20I series opener
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1 week, 6 days ago

NZ vs PAK: New-look Pakistan hammered in T20I series opener

India Today  

New Zealand stormed to a 1-0 series lead over Pakistan with a dominating nine-wicket win in the opening game on Sunday, March 16 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. After bowling Pakistan out for 91 in 18.4 overs, it took the Black Caps only 10.1 overs to romp past the finish line. New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Highlights Pakistan …

Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct
2 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct

Hindustan Times  

The era when Pakistan reigned as a cricketing powerhouse feels like a distant memory. Recently, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi shared a striking revelation: the current PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, admitted to him that he lacks knowledge about cricket. 'Disappointing how ICC managed Champions Trophy hosting' Pakistan hosted the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 under a hybrid model, with India’s …

India backed Virat Kohli in tough times, but Pakistan is pulling Babar down: Saeed Ajmal
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India backed Virat Kohli in tough times, but Pakistan is pulling Babar down: Saeed Ajmal

India Today  

Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has criticised the instability in Pakistan cricket, calling out the treatment of Babar Azam during his lean patch in international cricket. Ajmal cited the example of the support Virat Kohli received from Indian selectors during his slump and accused Pakistan cricket of making things worse for Babar. In a candid assessment of the situation, Ajmal …

'Pakistan cricket is a jungle, its own worst enemy': Mickey Arthur loves Gillespie-Aaqib drama as feud out in public
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Pakistan cricket is a jungle, its own worst enemy': Mickey Arthur loves Gillespie-Aaqib drama as feud out in public

Hindustan Times  

As always, there's no shortage of entertainment in Pakistan cricket. Mickey Arthur served as Pakistan coach from 2016 to 2019 Gillespie, along with Gary Kirsten were appointed by the PCB for their respective positions in April of 2024, but both shockingly left for reasons unknown. Arthur explains all that's wrong with Pakistan cricket Arthur, like many, felt PCB had nailed …

Pakistan Cricket Is In ICU Because Of Incorrect Decisions: Afridi
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan Cricket Is In ICU Because Of Incorrect Decisions: Afridi

ABP News  

Former captain Shahid Afridi has questioned the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan to the national T20 squad, saying Pakistan cricket is in ICU because of incorrect decisions. Out of favor since the last T20 World Cup, Shadab was recalled and also appointed vice captain to Salman Ali Agha in Pakistan's T20 squad for the away series against New Zealand. The …

Dubai pitch controversy: Ex-Pakistan skipper comes to BCCI’s defence; ‘You all agreed to the schedule’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Dubai pitch controversy: Ex-Pakistan skipper comes to BCCI’s defence; ‘You all agreed to the schedule’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif came out in support of BCCI after some former England greats like Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, and David Lloyd and Michael Atherton questioned why India was getting an undue advantage given that all their matches were scheduled at the same venue - Dubai International Stadium. Ex-Pakistan captain comes to BCCI's defence: While Latif agreed that …

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's sharp retort at insinuations that his team has been handed an "undeniable advantage" of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, has been labelled as "cringeworthy arrogance" in a brutal assessment by a South African media report. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir Due to geopolitical reasons, India did not travel to Pakistan for the …

Babar Azam's father mocks PCB, savages son's critics amid New Zealand tour snub: 'They won't be able to tolerate if...'
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Babar Azam's father mocks PCB, savages son's critics amid New Zealand tour snub: 'They won't be able to tolerate if...'

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of a shambolic performance in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where Pakistan incurred a group-stage exit after failing to secure a win in any of their three games, the Pakistan Cricket Board shuffled the decks once more for the impending five-match series in New Zealand. PCB dropped Babar Azam for T20I series in New Zealand Babar has long …

Pakistan announces Salman Agha as T20I captain for New Zealand tour, Rizwan to continue as ODI skipper
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan announces Salman Agha as T20I captain for New Zealand tour, Rizwan to continue as ODI skipper

The Hindu  

Salman Ali Agha was named Pakistan’s new T20I captain on Tuesday after the national selection committee decided to axe Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the New Zealand series. Following Pakistan’s abysmal performance in the Champions Trophy, the Aaqib Javed-led selection committee decided to pick a young T20I squad, keeping in mind two major upcoming tournaments, the ACC Men’s T20 …

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour

India Today  

Pakistan have left out Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for Pakistan’s T20I leg of their white-ball tour of New Zealand. As per a PCB statement, Pakistan chose Shadab and Salman for the captaincy roles with an eye on two major upcoming tournaments - the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in September 2025, and the Men’s T20 …

Rizwan compared to ‘rickshaw’ and Babar to ‘Ferrari’ as Amir roasts under-fire PAK captain after Champions Trophy exit
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rizwan compared to ‘rickshaw’ and Babar to ‘Ferrari’ as Amir roasts under-fire PAK captain after Champions Trophy exit

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy was supposed to be Pakistan’s moment of redemption. The result was a virtual knockout blow to Pakistan, with Rizwan needing other results to go in his favour, and then soon their elimination was confirmed, a true shocker for the home side’s fans. PAK legend destroys Mohammad Rizwan Speaking to Sports Tak, former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad …

“Why on earth was Babar Azam sent to open? How can you play one spinner?” - Former captain Intikhab Alam slams Pakistan team
3 weeks, 6 days ago

“Why on earth was Babar Azam sent to open? How can you play one spinner?” - Former captain Intikhab Alam slams Pakistan team

The Hindu  

Intikhab Alam doesn’t mince his words. There was a huge understanding among the players,” he said, adding: “Unless and until you get the right people for the right job, you can’t have the desired result. Other teams like South Africa, Australia came in with three-four experienced spinners, and that tells you everything.” ‘Hybrid model should not happen’ Alam, who has …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream
1 month ago

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream

Al Jazeera  

Who: Pakistan vs Bangladesh What: ICC Champions Trophy Group A match When: Thursday, February 27 at 2pm Where: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream. Pakistan’s hurting players will be motivated by pride in their dead rubber against Bangladesh, head coach Aaqib Javed said, after the hosts were dumped out of the Champions …

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself
1 month ago

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. The losses to New Zealand and India had a predictable pattern as the batters’ timid approach proved costly. The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have the ability to go big. The chatter ahead of the must-win game against its neighbour veered around …

'Even someone like MS Dhoni cannot do anything with this Pakistan side'
1 month ago

'Even someone like MS Dhoni cannot do anything with this Pakistan side'

Deccan Chronicle  

Karachi: Former Pakistan women's captain Sana Mir has joined the chorus of criticism against the men's cricket team for its early exit from the Champions Trophy, saying that even a talisman like Mahendra Singh Dhoni cannot change the fortunes of the embattled side. "The 15 that have been selected, even if you make MS Dhoni or Younis Khan captain, nobody …

'Complete overhaul': What went wrong for Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy?
1 month ago

'Complete overhaul': What went wrong for Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy?

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India. AFP Sport looks at where it all went wrong for Mohammad Rizwan's men in the 50-over tournament: Uncertain build-up Rizwan was appointed white-ball skipper in October last year and led Pakistan to an impressive 2-1 ODI win …

Inzamam-ul-Haq asks for performance review after India vs Pakistan cricket match, gets trolled by social media users
1 month ago

Inzamam-ul-Haq asks for performance review after India vs Pakistan cricket match, gets trolled by social media users

Live Mint  

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq expressed dismay at defending champions Pakistan following its dismal performance against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Jahan thoda sa pressure padta hai, bilkul khatam ho jaate hain,” Pakistan’s highest run-scorer ever in ODI cricket says in the video. Many believed Imam did not have a future in ODI cricket, but he made a comeback …

Akram, Younis and Shoaib Akhtar tear into Pakistan team after defeat to India: 'Brainless and clueless management'
1 month ago

Akram, Younis and Shoaib Akhtar tear into Pakistan team after defeat to India: 'Brainless and clueless management'

Firstpost  

Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar did not show any mercy on the Pakistan cricket team, selectors or the Pakistan cricket board as they criticized the team selection, management and their cricket after defeat to India in the Champions Trophy 2025. Images: Reuter/Wasim Akram/Shoaib Akhtar on X Legendary Pakistan pace bowling trio of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib …

Abrar Ahmed shamed, told 'pack your bag and...' for Shubman Gill send-off: 'Champions Trophy se bahar jaane ka raasta…'
1 month ago

Abrar Ahmed shamed, told 'pack your bag and...' for Shubman Gill send-off: 'Champions Trophy se bahar jaane ka raasta…'

Hindustan Times  

Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed was the sole standout performer for Pakistan in the team's unsuccessful attempt at defending 242 against India in Dubai. Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Shubman Gill Gill, who headed into the contest on the back of a century against Bangladesh in India's Champions Trophy opener, looked set to score a second …

Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan: It is a brainless, clueless team management
1 month ago

Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan: It is a brainless, clueless team management

India Today  

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was left fuming after hosts Pakistan lost to India in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, February 23. Akhtar slammed the Pakistan team management for playing just one specialist spinner in the match. They are just the way the management is," Shoaib Akhtar said in a video posted on X. India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy: …

Big talk, no show: How Pakistan faced an embarrassing reality check
1 month ago

Big talk, no show: How Pakistan faced an embarrassing reality check

India Today  

For Pakistan, Sunday was nothing short of a nightmare—both under daylight and floodlights. At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India's bowlers dominated them in the first innings, and later, Virat Kohli dismantled their bowling attack with ease. While India’s match against Bangladesh made it clear that spin would play a crucial role in Dubai, Javed insisted that Pakistan’s pace trio—Shaheen …

IND Vs PAK ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya steps in, sends Babar Azam back to pavilion
1 month ago

IND Vs PAK ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya steps in, sends Babar Azam back to pavilion

Live Mint  

Amidst the adrenaline-filled India Vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy match underway at Dubai, India's best all-rounder Hardik Pandya gave the team their first breakthrough as he forced Babar Azam to edge the second delivery of ninth over and get caught by KL Rahul. Following Mohammed Shami's ankle region pain popped in, Hardik was brought into the attack and in the …

Babar absent as Naqvi delivers 'beat India at any cost' pep talk
1 month ago

Babar absent as Naqvi delivers 'beat India at any cost' pep talk

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai, Feb. 23: Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was conspicuous by his absence from the team's training and there was no clarity on his availability for the Champions Trophy clash against India here on Sunday even as the country's cricket board chief Mohsin Naqvi urged the side to win “at any cost”. Last night, Naqvi met the Pakistan cricket team …

Watch: IIT Baba predicts India’s defeat to Pakistan in Dubai Champions Trophy – ’India won’t win this time’
1 month ago

Watch: IIT Baba predicts India’s defeat to Pakistan in Dubai Champions Trophy – ’India won’t win this time’

Live Mint  

Cricket fans worldwide are excited as India and Pakistan prepare for a high-stakes face-off in Dubai today, February 23, at the Champions Trophy. While speaking about the upcoming India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy game, Baba said, “Main tumko pehle se bol raha hu, is baar India nahi jeetegi. Sabko bol do ki aaj jitke dikhaye: Watch IIT Baba viral video …

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam achieves huge personal milestone despite short lived innings against India
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam achieves huge personal milestone despite short lived innings against India

India TV News  

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam achieves huge personal milestone despite short lived innings against India Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam reached a huge personal milestone with his 23-run knock against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The high-octane clash between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 saw both sides lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket …

Hardik Pandya gives cold send-off to Babar Azam after dismissing him in Champions Trophy clash | WATCH
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya gives cold send-off to Babar Azam after dismissing him in Champions Trophy clash | WATCH

India TV News  

Hardik Pandya gives cold send-off to Babar Azam after dismissing him in Champions Trophy clash | WATCH Hardik Pandya provided the much-needed breakthrough for India when Pakistan were off to a strong start in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Hardik gave a cold send-off to Babar Azam after getting his wicket in the ninth …

Watch: Hardik Pandya's 'Bye Bye' send-off to Babar Azam after dismissal
1 month ago

Watch: Hardik Pandya's 'Bye Bye' send-off to Babar Azam after dismissal

India Today  

India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya delivered a fierce and taunting send-off to Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam after dismissing him for 23 during their high-stakes Champions Trophy clash on February 23 in Dubai. However, his promising innings was cut short in the ninth over when Pandya bowled a sharp delivery that swung away, finding the outside edge of Babar’s bat. …

IND vs PAK preview: India firm favourites as Dubai miracle only hope for Pakistan
1 month ago

IND vs PAK preview: India firm favourites as Dubai miracle only hope for Pakistan

India Today  

"India-Pakistan has a long history. It's February 23, another Sunday in an ICC tournament -- this time, the Champions Trophy 2025 -- where India and Pakistan are set to face off. In contrast, Pakistan, hamstrung by injuries, will be scrambling to assemble a batting line-up capable of withstanding the quality of India's bowling attack, even in the absence of Jasprit …

Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India: Danish Kaneria
1 month ago

Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India: Danish Kaneria

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed Babar Azam for prioritising personal milestones over team success and expressed concerns about Pakistan's preparations ahead of their marquee Champions Trophy clash against India in Dubai on Sunday. "Salman Ali Agha and Khushdil Shah played great knocks, if those two boys hadn't scored quickly, then Pakistan would have lost by 100 …

Dubai Dispatch: Pakistan need Babar, Rizwan and pacers in top form to surprise India but even that may not be enough
1 month ago

Dubai Dispatch: Pakistan need Babar, Rizwan and pacers in top form to surprise India but even that may not be enough

Firstpost  

Facing potential elimination from the Champions Trophy 2025, an embattled Pakistan will draw inspiration from their superior tournament record against India. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table While the record between the teams in World Cups of both varieties is decidedly tilted in India’s favour – Pakistan have won just one of 16 matches between …

Dubai Dispatch: Pakistan need Babar, Rizwan and pacers in top form to surprise India but even that may not be enough
1 month ago

Dubai Dispatch: Pakistan need Babar, Rizwan and pacers in top form to surprise India but even that may not be enough

Firstpost  

Facing potential elimination from the Champions Trophy 2025, an embattled Pakistan will draw inspiration from their superior tournament record against India. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table While the record between the teams in World Cups of both varieties is decidedly tilted in India’s favour – Pakistan have won just one of 16 matches between …

Babar Azam plays for himself, focusses on stats under pressure: Ex-Pakistan spinner
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam plays for himself, focusses on stats under pressure: Ex-Pakistan spinner

India Today  

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed Babar Azam claiming that the star batter plays for himself and under pressure focusses on his stats and ICC ranking intact. Babar received heavy criticism for his slow batting as Pakistan were chasing 321 runs to win against New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Kaneria went on to …

"Must defeat India": Speedster Haris Rauf identifies way for Pakistan to keep moving forward in CT
1 month, 1 week ago

"Must defeat India": Speedster Haris Rauf identifies way for Pakistan to keep moving forward in CT

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf underlined the importance of a do-or-die clash against India and made it clear that the only way for the defending champions to move forward in the Champions Trophy is by standing triumphant over their arch-rival in Dubai on Sunday. "Must defeat India": Speedster Haris Rauf identifies way for Pakistan to keep moving forward in …

CT: Naseem Shah "disappointed" with Pakistan's defeat against NZ, says need to correct mistakes before facing India
1 month, 1 week ago

CT: Naseem Shah "disappointed" with Pakistan's defeat against NZ, says need to correct mistakes before facing India

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, : Pakistan pace sensation Naseem Shah expressed his dissapointment about the defending champions' flimsy start in the Champions Trophy and emphasised the need to fix their mistakes before heading to Dubai for the blockbuster clash against arch-rival India on Sunday. CT: Naseem Shah "disappointed" with Pakistan's defeat against NZ, says need to correct mistakes before facing India The Men …

'Pakistan play very slowly': Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar tear into Men in Green as India labelled favourites for next cl – Firstpost
1 month, 1 week ago

'Pakistan play very slowly': Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar tear into Men in Green as India labelled favourites for next cl – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s sluggish batting approach has drawn sharp criticism from former pacers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar, who tore into the team’s lack of intent following their defeat against New Zealand. Image: Reuters Pakistan cricket greats Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have questioned Pakistan’s batting in ODIs as the Men in Green suffered a crushing 60-run loss to New Zealand in …

Wasim Akram gets 'brutally honest', delivers 'bad news' after Pakistan's loss in Champions Trophy: 'Ek word hai Parchi…'
1 month, 1 week ago

Wasim Akram gets 'brutally honest', delivers 'bad news' after Pakistan's loss in Champions Trophy: 'Ek word hai Parchi…'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s Champions Trophy campaign began on a poor note as they suffered a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in the tournament opener at home. The loss, their third to the Kiwis in two weeks exposed glaring flaws in Pakistan’s batting approach, raising serious concerns ahead of their high-stakes clash against India. Following the loss, Pakistan players faced significant criticism from …

Watch: Wasim Akram's hilarious take on Babar Azam's slow knock vs New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Wasim Akram's hilarious take on Babar Azam's slow knock vs New Zealand

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram masked his disappointment with a touch of banter after star batter Babar Azam’s sluggish innings contributed to Pakistan’s defeat in their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. Akram narrated a humorous fictional story while reflecting on Babar’s unusually slow knock, which cost Pakistan the match in front of a …

Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar said that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s slow innings cost his team dearly during the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Bangladesh Live However, Babar continued to build on his innings, being circumspect at the crease without trying to go for boundaries. …

Champions Trophy, PAK vs NZ: Hapless Pakistan's title defence off to woeful start at home
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy, PAK vs NZ: Hapless Pakistan's title defence off to woeful start at home

India Today  

Pakistan got their campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 off to the worst possible start as they were hammered by New Zealand by 60 runs in the opening match of the tournament on Wednesday, February 19 at National Stadium, Karachi. PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights New Zealand seamers’ persistence finally reaped the rewards as William O'Rourke managed …

India-Pakistan is overhyped game because Men in Green are 'very inconsistent': Harbhajan Singh
1 month, 1 week ago

India-Pakistan is overhyped game because Men in Green are 'very inconsistent': Harbhajan Singh

Firstpost  

Harbhajan Singh feels the hype surrounding the upcoming India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 is unwarranted, as the Men in Green will be underdogs due to their inconsistency. Former Indian star spinner Harbhajan Singh has refused to hype up upcoming India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, stating that there’s a good chance of …

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