'I want to play but the way system is run..': 37-year-old former PAK star makes big claim; 'Heart isn't there anymore'
3 years ago

'I want to play but the way system is run..': 37-year-old former PAK star makes big claim; 'Heart isn't there anymore'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan cricket has seen a significant change over the past few years. The side, especially in the limited-overs, has produced impressive performances of late and Pakistan's run to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup last year was a testimony to it. However, it wasn't all rose and feathers for the side's cricket team a few years ago, when the side was going through a rough patch in international cricket. In 2019, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt had claimed that he was cleared to be named in the 2016 T20 WC squad, but Afridi had blocked his return. The former Pakistan captain further added that there isn't a “positive” cricketing environment in the country.

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Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq tears into Pakistan cricket administration, backs Babar Azam
1 week, 6 days ago

Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq tears into Pakistan cricket administration, backs Babar Azam

The Hindu  

Former national team captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concern over the constant decline in Pakistan cricket and attributed it to the mistakes made by those running the game in the country. “We need to sit down and think about where the mistakes are being made.” Inzamam said that being a former captain and player, he knew that when constant changes …

We are making wrong calls in many areas: Inzamam on Pakistan cricket's decline
1 week, 6 days ago

We are making wrong calls in many areas: Inzamam on Pakistan cricket's decline

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, Former national team captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concern over the constant decline in Pakistan cricket and attributed it to the mistakes made by those running the game in the country. We are making wrong calls in many areas: Inzamam on Pakistan cricket's decline Inzamam told the media in Lahore that there had been a rapid decline in the …

Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

'Pakistan cricket is a jungle, its own worst enemy': Mickey Arthur loves Gillespie-Aaqib drama as feud out in public
2 weeks, 4 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': Shahid Afridi goes no-holds-barred after Champions Trophy disaster, hammers PCB
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi goes no-holds-barred after Champions Trophy disaster, hammers PCB

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi didn't hold back in his assessment of Pakistan's cricketing setup, comparing it to a critically ill patient. Afridi's remarks come after Pakistan were knocked out in the group stage of the Champions Trophy without a win, facing defeats to arch-rivals India and New Zealand. Afridi also openly criticized the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan to …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence

Firstpost  

The spotlight isn’t just on the Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan cricket team for the underwhelming defence of their Champions Trophy title. AP The Pakistan cricket team had undergone another captaincy and coach change in the latter half of 2024 following a series of disastrous results, including and especially in the T20 World Cup. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results …

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 …

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle
1 month ago

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 has raised concerns about the team’s brand value and future sponsorship deals. Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy has not only left fans disappointed but also raised fresh concerns about the brand value of the national cricket team. While the Pakistan Cricket Board may not face immediate financial losses due …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after flop
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after flop

The Hindu  

Gloom and demands for wholesale change engulfed cricket-crazy Pakistan on Tuesday after the host crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage, barely a week into celebrating the return of a major tournament. “I feel very despondent with the state of Pakistan cricket,” former captain Rashid Latif told AFP. “Frequent changes in the Pakistan Cricket Board, selection committee …

Outdated Pakistan do not have a team that can win tournaments
1 month ago

Outdated Pakistan do not have a team that can win tournaments

India Today  

Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, despite being the host nation, has sparked widespread criticism and scrutiny. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Speaking on Cricbuzz, Parthiv Patel pointed out that Pakistan’s qualification for the tournament was solely due to their status as the host nation, rather than their performances in ICC rankings. Patel stressed that a …

Pakistani fans celebrate Kohli's century against their team, ask Men in Green to 'work' on their skills
1 month ago

Pakistani fans celebrate Kohli's century against their team, ask Men in Green to 'work' on their skills

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli’s popularity transcends rivalries, and his latest century against Pakistan proved just that. A video of Pakistani fans celebrating Kohli’s century against Pakistan at a gathering in the Radisson Blu resort in Murree is going viral on social media platforms. Fans in Pakistan celebrate Kohli’s century The video has been shared by Muhammad Faizan Aslam Khan, a journalist affiliated …

Passion, politics and patriotism meld as Pakistan and India clash in cricket’s fiercest rivalry
1 month, 1 week ago

Passion, politics and patriotism meld as Pakistan and India clash in cricket’s fiercest rivalry

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — It is a sports rivalry like no other in the world. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print So-called “cricket diplomacy” has occasionally thawed out relations but that hasn’t been the case under Modi. Ugra said while the fans of the two countries are eager to watch the two nations play …

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 …

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 …

Bad dream to new dawn: Pakistan ready to welcome major ICC event after 3 decades
1 month, 1 week ago

Bad dream to new dawn: Pakistan ready to welcome major ICC event after 3 decades

India Today  

A generation has passed since Pakistan last hosted a major cricket tournament. Following the 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore, Pakistan was deprived of opportunities to host international matches, as overseas teams were reluctant to tour due to security concerns. ðŸ‡æ🇺🛬 They will play their first match of the tournament on 22 February against England …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s ‘punishment’ ends as cricket is back
1 month, 1 week ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s ‘punishment’ ends as cricket is back

Al Jazeera  

Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq and Aamer Sohail say Pakistan is abuzz with the return of an international cricket event. Cricket fans in Pakistan are buzzing ahead of the International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy, and hosting the elite one-day international tournament will rekindle the country’s love affair with the sport, three former captains say. “For fans and young cricketers to see the stars …

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

The previously out-of-favour opener aims to make his way back into the Pakistan white-ball side as the defending champions host their first ICC event in 29 years. Pakistan’s top-order batter, Fakhar Zaman, is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when his country hosts the ICC Champions Trophy in February and March. “I was not part of the …

Tejashwi Yadav says cricket team should go to Pak: If PM can have biryani...
4 months ago

Tejashwi Yadav says cricket team should go to Pak: If PM can have biryani...

India Today  

The row over India's decision not to send the cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy echoed in the political sphere, with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asking the government to keep politics away from sports. Yadav, a former cricketer himself, asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Pakistan, then why can't the team go across the border for …

Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from the ICC over the Champions Trophy dilemma with India
4 months ago

Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from the ICC over the Champions Trophy dilemma with India

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan hopes it will get a fair deal on “equality” when the International Cricket Council holds a virtual meeting on Friday to finalize details for next year’s Champions Trophy. A decades-long tense political situation between the two south Asian countries hasn’t see India playing international cricket in Pakistan since 2008 when it competed in Asia Cup. “But I …

India not playing cricket in Pakistan is unacceptable: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi
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4 months ago

India not playing cricket in Pakistan is unacceptable: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has hit out at India once again ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, November 28, Naqvi said that it was not acceptable that India do not come to play an ICC tournament in Pakistan, despite the Pakistani side travelling to India for the 2023 ODI World Cup. …

Pakistan have been struggling a lot: Haris Rauf rejoices series win vs Australia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan have been struggling a lot: Haris Rauf rejoices series win vs Australia

India Today  

Haris Rauf was relieved after Pakistan secured a 2-1 win over Australia in the three-match ODI series. The 31-year-old Rauf admitted that the series win holds a lot of importance since Pakistan have gone through tumultuous times of late. We've been practicing a lot the past few weeks, talking among the fast bowlers, communicating well, and it's paying off,” Rauf …

Instability, in-fighting: What's wrong with Pakistan cricket?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Instability, in-fighting: What's wrong with Pakistan cricket?

Firstpost  

Pakistan have gone 10 home Tests without a win. Pakistan didn’t progress from the group stage at the 2016 Asia Cup, from the Super 10s group stage at the 2016 T20 World Cup, exited in the Super Four in 2018 Asia Cup, were walloped by 228 runs by India in the 2023 Asia Cup and didn’t even get out of …

National teams are not where you question a player’s value: Jason Gillespie
8 months, 3 weeks ago

National teams are not where you question a player’s value: Jason Gillespie

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s new head coach Jason Gillespie on Sunday made it clear that he won’t compromise on fitness and the onus is on the players to prove what value they bring to the national side. “My mantra is that we should only have fit, robust and strong players in the Test side because in modern day cricket of any format, fitness …

All-rounder Imad Wasim thinks Pakistan 'moved back a little' in T20 cricket
9 months, 2 weeks ago

All-rounder Imad Wasim thinks Pakistan 'moved back a little' in T20 cricket

Hindustan Times  

Florida, : Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim said that the Men in Green have moved back a little in T20 cricket. All-rounder Imad Wasim thinks Pakistan 'moved back a little' in T20 cricket Babar Azam-led Pakistan will lock horns against Ireland in their upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Florida on …

PCB chief blasts Babar Azam and Pakistan, hints at major upheaval after loss to India: 'We have to go for major surgery'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PCB chief blasts Babar Azam and Pakistan, hints at major upheaval after loss to India: 'We have to go for major surgery'

Hindustan Times  

After a poor start to the T20 World Cup, Pakistan cricket seems to have hit rock bottom. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi also broke his silence after the team's dismal show in the first two matches. It's not very common when a cricket board's chief criticises their team midway through the tournament, but Naqvi didn't shy away from slamming …

Loss to rival India at T20 World Cup leaves former Pakistan cricket greats and fans furious
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Loss to rival India at T20 World Cup leaves former Pakistan cricket greats and fans furious

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The timid batting of Pakistan’s cricket team has left the country’s former cricketers and fans furious after rival India snatched a thrilling six-run win in the marquee game at the Twenty20 World Cup in New York. “I think I should have a template text ‘disappointed and hurt’ automatically set to be posted,” wrote former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib …

IND vs PAK: How an unpredictable Pakistan can breathe life into lopsided India rivalry in Sunday's T20 World Cup clash
9 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs PAK: How an unpredictable Pakistan can breathe life into lopsided India rivalry in Sunday's T20 World Cup clash

Hindustan Times  

It took Pakistan 29 and a half years, and their 13th try, to get the better of India for the first time in all World Cup play. Between 3 March 1992 and 24 October 2021, Pakistan had lost seven 50-over World Cup fixtures on the trot to their fiercest rivals; India also enjoyed a 5-0 record in the T20 World …

Mystery pitch awaits crestfallen Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup cricket match against India
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mystery pitch awaits crestfallen Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup cricket match against India

Associated Press  

WESTBURY, New York — A crestfallen Pakistan goes into its grudge game against archrival India at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday with still-painful memories of its huge upset defeat by the United States. “USA grounded Pakistan in their opening game,” wrote former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis on the social media site X. Pakistan looked exhausted and helpless in …

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match: Stay clam and keep nerves at bay, Babar Azam tells teammates ahead of India clash
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match: Stay clam and keep nerves at bay, Babar Azam tells teammates ahead of India clash

The Hindu  

The hype, the expectations and the pressure around India-Pakistan games certainly makes players nervous, says Babar Azam who advised his side to stay calm and stick to basics during the much-awaited T20 World Cup clash, in New York on June 9. India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings with their only defeat …

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim comes out of retirement for ICC T20 World Cup
1 year ago

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim comes out of retirement for ICC T20 World Cup

Al Jazeera  

The all-rounder has made himself availble for Pakistan’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in June after a successful stint with Islamabad United in the PSL. Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced he would come out of retirement to play in this year’s Twenty20 World Cup, four months after ending his international career. “I’m happy to announce that after …

Winless since 76 days! Pakistan cricket's poor state despite change in captaincy
1 year, 2 months ago

Winless since 76 days! Pakistan cricket's poor state despite change in captaincy

India TV News  

Pakistan went down to New Zealand for the fourth consecutive time in five-match series on January 19. When Pakistan couldn't make it to the semifinal of the ODI World Cup last year, heads rolled with skipper Babar Azam stepping down as captain from all formats of the game. But Pakistan's fortunes haven't changed at all as they have lost a …

World Cup 2023: 'Qudrat Ka Nizam' doesn't come to rescue as Pakistan miss out on semis yet again
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup 2023: 'Qudrat Ka Nizam' doesn't come to rescue as Pakistan miss out on semis yet again

Firstpost  

Pakistan once again were left praying for divine intervention rather than make their own destiny and failed to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the fifth time in the last six editions Pakistan had a mixed run in one-dayers heading into the tournament. Here’s a detailed look at what went wrong with Pakistan’s World Cup campaign along with the few …

‘If I was in place of Babar…’: Ramiz dodges question on Azam's future as captain, slams PAK media's ‘negative role’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘If I was in place of Babar…’: Ramiz dodges question on Azam's future as captain, slams PAK media's ‘negative role’

Hindustan Times  

Despite assembling a formidable unit, Babar Azam-led Pakistan had a disappointing run in the ongoing men's World Cup, which ended with a 93-run defeat against England on Saturday. Pakistan captain Babar Azam and former Pakistani cricketer Ramiz Raja in a conversation during a practice session ahead of their match against England in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, at …

PAK vs BAN: Fakhar says Pakistan is targetting semifinal spot, admits defeat to India hurt morale
1 year, 4 months ago

PAK vs BAN: Fakhar says Pakistan is targetting semifinal spot, admits defeat to India hurt morale

The Hindu  

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman said he would be lying if he said the game against India didn’t hurt Pakistan’s morale. Babar Azam’s men started the 2023 ODI World Cup with back-to-back wins against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka but lost all four subsequent games, starting with the fixture against the host at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14. Fakhar …

'Foreign conditions': Pakistan blames lack of familiarity with Indian venues for woeful World Cup campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

'Foreign conditions': Pakistan blames lack of familiarity with Indian venues for woeful World Cup campaign

Firstpost  

Pakistan have to win their remaining three matches by big margins and hope that other teams’ results also favoured them to have any chance of making it to the World Cup last-four stage. Pakistan head coach Grant Bradburn on Monday blamed the “foreign” Indian conditions and the team’s lack of familiarity with the venues for Men in Green’s woeful form …

'There is no reason why Pakistan can't win World Cup': Mickey Arthur sets bombastic target for Babar Azam and Co.
1 year, 5 months ago

'There is no reason why Pakistan can't win World Cup': Mickey Arthur sets bombastic target for Babar Azam and Co.

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan have their backs against the wall. Three consecutive losses in World Cup 2023, which included a shock defeat against Afghanistan, have left Pakistan cornered, with their campaign hanging by a thread. Only a miraculous turnaround could see Babar Azam and his men roar back into contention and Mickey Arthur, the team director, is confident that the team can script …

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: 'This hurts us' — Babar Azam and Hashmatullah Shahidi react to PAK's loss to AFG
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: 'This hurts us' — Babar Azam and Hashmatullah Shahidi react to PAK's loss to AFG

Firstpost  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam blamed his team’s batting and fielding after the Men in Green suffered their first-ever ODI defeat to Afghanistan on Monday. In the World Cup 2023 match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Afghanistan registered another upset with a clinical eight-wicket win over their bitter rivals Pakistan. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results …

What's in a loss? Familiar feeling of upswing lurks in Pakistan's World Cup campaign despite India pounding
1 year, 5 months ago

What's in a loss? Familiar feeling of upswing lurks in Pakistan's World Cup campaign despite India pounding

Hindustan Times  

As debilitating as the hammering at the hands of India on Saturday was, it is worth remembering that Pakistan are still reasonably well placed on the World Cup 2023 points table. It's not sensible to dismiss Pakistan's chances this early in the piece, after just one defeat; it's not prudent to discard their chances even when they have been pushed …

India 8, Pak 0: Dominance on the big stage continues
1 year, 5 months ago

India 8, Pak 0: Dominance on the big stage continues

Hindustan Times  

It wasn’t a contest. The results have been one-sided in the ODI World Cup, India’s record against Pakistan now extending to 8-0. It hasn’t mattered which the better team is — Pakistan had the superior record in bilateral contests in the 1990s for instance — because India just seem to win when they meet at a World Cup. Arthur conceded …

A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record
1 year, 5 months ago

A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record

Al Jazeera  

With new coach Stephen Constantine, Pakistan aim to break a three-decade World Cup qualifier duck and a wider five-year, 13-match losing streak. Islamabad, Pakistan – Last week, Englishman Stephen Constantine was named as the new coach of the Pakistani men’s national football team and tasked with ending a dire run by winning the country’s first-ever World Cup qualification match and, …

Pakistan At ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023: A SWOT Analysis
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan At ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023: A SWOT Analysis

ABP News  

After an awful run in the recently passed Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan are entering the upcoming World Cup. O-Opportunities: The Men in Green have a golden chance to seal the World Cup title since it is being hosted by India. Their below-average chasing quality has always been a huge problem and as a result, they have lost some crucial matches, …

Babar Azam says unfamiliar Indian conditions at ODI World Cup 2023 not a worry for Pakistan
1 year, 6 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 …

India-Pakistan Cricket Politics Heat up Ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

India-Pakistan Cricket Politics Heat up Ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup

The Diplomat  

The cricketing world is buzzing with controversy as Pakistan has chosen to establish a government-level committee to look into its participation in the 2023 One Day International World Cup, which will be held in India this October. Jay Shah, secretary of the BCCI and head of the Asian Cricket Council, stated, “A neutral venue for the Asia Cup is not …

‘Why link cricket with political relations? It is unfair’: Ex-Pakistan captain calls out PCB's ‘injustice’ on World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Why link cricket with political relations? It is unfair’: Ex-Pakistan captain calls out PCB's ‘injustice’ on World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be played in October-November in India, has witnessed some late drama. Certainly Pakistan should be playing in the World Cup even in India," added the ex-cricketer, who has over 11,000 international runs under his name. He also feels the conditions in India are similar to Pakistan, so they …

ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan evaluating all aspects relating to playing in India
1 year, 9 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan evaluating all aspects relating to playing in India

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it is “evaluating all aspects” of the country’s participation in this year’s 50-overs World Cup in India with bilateral cricket stalled between the South Asian neighbours due to soured political relations. The two countries have played each other only in multi-team events at neutral venues over the last decade and doubts remain over Pakistan’s involvement in …

'I would never go to India...' - Former cricketer not happy with Pakistan touring India for World Cup
1 year, 9 months ago

'I would never go to India...' - Former cricketer not happy with Pakistan touring India for World Cup

India TV News  

India and Pakistan are set to face in the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka in September. For the same reason, former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad is not happy and feels India should first tour Pakistan and then the Men in Green should return the favour. He pointed out that Pakistan had toured India in 2012 for a white-ball series and …

Full-strength Pakistan to bring ‘A game’ against depleted New Zealand
1 year, 11 months ago

Full-strength Pakistan to bring ‘A game’ against depleted New Zealand

The Hindu  

A full-strength Pakistan takes on a New Zealand side depleted by the Indian Premier League when their five-match T20 series gets under way in Lahore from Friday. Pakistan and New Zealand will also meet in five one-day internationals after the T20 series, honing preparations for this year’s 50-over World Cup in India. Pakistan, runner-up to England in last year’s Twenty20 …

Pakistan is Irrelevant to India’s Rise - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan is Irrelevant to India’s Rise - News18

News 18  

The Pakistan economy is caught in a death spiral, coming out of which is no longer possible with the traditional tools of living on the dole from ‘friendly’ countries like China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The good news for Pakistan is that some Pakistanis – a few sensible ones – have increasingly been talking of the need …

‘Being forced to become weak…’: Misbah rushes to Babar Azam’s defence, comes up with solution for Pakistan cricket team
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Being forced to become weak…’: Misbah rushes to Babar Azam’s defence, comes up with solution for Pakistan cricket team

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has lately been caught up in a media storm with fans and reporters undermining his captaincy and urging the PCB to replace him. Babar led Pakistan to a shock defeat in last year's Asia Cup final, where they lost to Sri Lanka by 23 runs. Meanwhile, they also crashed to a defeat vs England in last year's T20 …

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