7 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam's detractor Ahmed Shehzad roasted over gully cricket flop show: 'He wants to play for Pakistan'

Ahmed Shehzad has never shied away from castigating Babar Azam over Pakistan's poor performances in world cricket. Ahmed Shehzad was bowled out three times in an over by a local resident However, Shehzad was on the receiving end when his recent outing for a gully cricket match garnered the attention of netizens. “He wants to play for Pakistan,” another user poked fun at Shehzad after his gully cricket flop show. WATCH: Ahmed Shehzad roasted over gully cricket flop show What Shehzad said about Babar after Pakistan's World Cup exit Shehzad didn't mince his words when the out-of-favour batter was asked about Babar's performances at the T20 World Cup.

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1 week, 6 days ago

Babar Azam's father hits back at ex-Pakistan players over son’s criticism: 'If someone answers back…’

Firstpost

Pakistan batting star Babar Azam has come under heavy criticism for his lack of impact with the bat in the Champions Trophy, in which the hosts and defending champions crashed out in the first round following defeats against New Zealand and India. AP Pakistan batting star Babar Azam’s father has come his defence amid criticism over his lack of impact …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Babar Azam is a fraud': Shoaib Akhtar fumes on live TV; Mohammad Hafeez tells PCB to drop Pakistan star in brutal rant

Hindustan Times

In a scathing attack launched at Babar Azam on live television, Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar labelled the former Pakistan captain a "fraud." Pakistan's Babar Azam leaves the field after losing his wicket during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Feb. 23 From being identified as the next …

3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

3 weeks, 5 days 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. …

3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

1 month ago

'Schoolboy Stuff': Babar Azam Under Fire After Pakistan's Crushing Loss In PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy Opener

ABP News

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign got off to a disastrous start as they suffered a crushing 60-run defeat against New Zealand in the tournament opener at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on February 19. Pakistan’s batting woes were highlighted by Babar Azam’s struggles in their defeat to New Zealand. Opening alongside Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam struggled …

1 month ago

'You don't need to play for your own runs': Pujara slams Babar Azam after 'no-intent' knock vs New Zealand

Hindustan Times

Pakistan succumbed to a 60-run loss against New Zealand in the opening fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, signalling a disastrous start to the tournament for the hosts as they failed to chase down 321 in Karachi’s National Stadium. Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Group A - Pakistan v New Zealand - National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan - …

1 month 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 …

1 month ago

Babar Azam should play at No.3: Mohammad Amir not a fan of Pakistan star's new role

India Today

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir feels that Babar Azam should stick to his strength and play at the No.3 spot in ODIs. Babar was used by Pakistan in the opener's role during the tri-series, which also included South Africa and New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025: Full coverage 'Babar's a big player' Amir said that Babar is a big player and …

1 month ago

Pakistan told to bring back Babar Azam at no.3 in ODIs after repeated failures as ex-cricketers slam opening move

Hindustan Times

Pakistan’s bold experiment of pushing Babar Azam to the opening slot in ODIs has come under scrutiny, with former cricketers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Hafeez openly criticizing the move. Pakistan's Babar Azam watches the ball after playing a shot during the Tri-Nation series final one-day international cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand The Pakistan Cricket Board unveiled its squad …

1 month, 1 week ago

After Babar Azam fails in final, ex-captain calls for new opener in Champions Trophy

India Today

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez argued against Babar Azam opening the batting in ODIs, urging the team to announce a replacement for Saim Ayub. Hafeez's comments came Babar Azam failed in the ODI tri-series final against New Zealand on Friday, February 14, continuing a lean patch across all formats. Babar Azam managed 62 runs in three matches of the ODI …

1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam not in form? Pakistan captain backs star batter with interesting take

India Today

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan jumped to the defence of Babar Azam, refusing to agree that the star batter is going through a lean patch in international cricket. Speaking on the eve of the ODI tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi, Rizwan said Babar has been weighed down by pressure due to "extreme expectations" stemming from his own success. While …

1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam's poor run continues, extends century drought to 62 innings

India Today

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam continued his poor run in international cricket as he got dismissed for just 10 in the opening match of the ongoing tri-series against New Zealand on Saturday, February 8 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Pakistan vs New Zealand, ODI Tri-series, Match 1 Live The then Pakistan captain played a magnificent innings of 151 which earned him …

2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'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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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 1 week 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 …

4 months 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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4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

6 months ago

'Everybody in Pakistan was surprised': Imad Wasim makes staggering Babar Azam captaincy remark

Hindustan Times

Following Pakistan's poor performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, Babar Azam was removed from the side's white-ball captaincy, and the role was handed over to Shaheen Shah Afridi. But after only six months, the PCB once handed over the captaincy to Babar ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. But Pakistan failed to impress at the T20 World Cup, …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbhajan Singh can't control laughter over Babar Azam vs Brian Lara query, angers PAK fans with 'arrogant' act

Hindustan Times

Skipper Babar Azam has been facing backlash from all corners after Pakistan's 2024 T20 World Cup campaign ended early in the group stage. Babar has been under the scanners for Pakistan's below-par show under his captaincy in the last two white-ball ICC events. Harbhajan Singh bursts into laughter on bizarre comparison Several former Pakistan cricketers didn't shy away from bashing …

9 months ago

Babar Azam, 5 other Pakistan players won’t return home after T20 World Cup exit; here’s why

Live Mint

The Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team is now disqualified from the Super Eight group of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, but few players have decided not to return to their homeland. Along with skipper Babar Azam, five other players, including Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and Azam Khan, have decided to spend some time …

9 months 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 …

9 months ago

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

The Independent

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9 months ago

Babar Azam doesn't deserve a place in Pakistan's T20I team: Virender Sehwag

India Today

Virender Sehwag said that Babar Azam doesn’t deserve a spot in the T20I team if Pakistan ring in the changes in leadership following their underwhelming campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats ‘Babar Azam’s performances not up to the mark’ “Babar Azam is …

9 months, 1 week ago

We wanted to win before 14 overs but pitch was difficult: Babar Azam

The Hindu

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is relieved to have logged their first win in the T20 World Cup New York on June 11, and said they couldn’t complete their chase of 107 in lesser number of overs because of a difficult pitch. Chasing a modest target, Pakistan rode on Mohammad Rizwan’s run-a-ball unbeaten 53 and Babar’s 33 to get over the …

9 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs CAN: Captain Babar Azam demotes himself to number 3 in must-win clash

India Today

Pakistan captain Babar Azam demoted himself to number three during his team’s third clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 against Canada on Tuesday, June 11 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Babar Azam's record at number 3 Babar has opened the innings for the majority of his …

9 months, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK Playing XIs, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan recall Imad Wasim; Kuldeep Yadav remains out for India

India TV News

Captain Babar Azam won the crucial toss as Pakistan elected to bowl first against India in the 19th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on Sunday, June 9. In a major decision, India named the similar playing eleven that beat Ireland in the last match while the experienced Imad Wasim returned to Pakistan's starting eleven. …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times

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

9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

10 months, 3 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 …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan’s white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup

The Hindu

Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday reappointed Babar Azam as white-ball captain, in the latest of a series of changes to get the team back on track for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup. Azam stepped down as the captain from all three formats in November last year after Pakistan crashed out of the 50-over World Cup in the first round in …

1 year ago

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

Hindustan Times

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

1 year, 2 months ago

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

India TV News

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

1 year, 2 months ago

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

India TV News

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

1 year, 3 months 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 …

1 year, 4 months 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 …

1 year, 4 months 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 …

1 year, 4 months 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 …

1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistani netizens slam Babar Azam for shopping before match against England

Op India

Ahead of the crucial World Cup match between Pakistan and England, Babar Azam was spotted shopping at the South City Mall in Kolkata. Zimbabar for a reason — Ameer Hamza 🇵🇰 November 10, 2023 “After denying ‘shopping rumours’, Babar Azam goes on a shopping spree in Kolkata along with their teammates…Our team be like: Semi-final is anyway out of reach …

1 year, 4 months ago

Kolkata crowd cheers for Babar Azam during PAK vs BAN game. His reaction is unmissable | WATCH

India TV News

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is certainly a popular figure back home but at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, he experienced a massive fan following during the World Cup 2023 matches against Bangladesh. For the unversed, Pakistan finally arrested their four-match losing streak to beat their opponents by seven wickets chasing down 205 runs without much fuss. This is when the …

1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Babar unleashes fury on Nawaz for glaring error; Ashwin memory returns to haunt as Pakistan hit new World Cup low

Hindustan Times

In a World Cup match, posting a challenging total, putting up a late fightback, the game going down to the wire, Mohammad Nawaz with the most crucial over and. A year on from that infamous delivery against Ravichandran Ashwin in the box-office T20 World Cup clash against India at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nawaz dished out a similar. An …

1 year, 5 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 …

1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Babar Azam was extremely timid against India, says Gautam Gambhir after Ahmedabad defeat

India Today

Former India opening batter Gautam Gambhir said that Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was extremely timid against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets to register their third win in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Full Coverage Speaking to Star Sports, Gambhir said Babar was …

1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 5 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 …

1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Babar Azam shellshocked as Team India-slayer Dunith Wellalage outfoxes Pakistan captain with outrageous delivery

Hindustan Times

Sri Lanka's star spinner Dunith Wellalage continued on his fierce form during the side's final Super 4 match against Pakistan on Thursday, dismissing captain Babar Azam with an absolute beauty in Colombo. Babar Azam was outfoxed by Dunithh Wellalage during the Asia Cup match During his fourth over of the innings against Pakistan, Wellalage took his opening wicket of the …

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