Pakistan's upcoming World Cup campaign hits a roadblock as Naseem Shah likely to be ruled out of entire WC
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan's upcoming World Cup campaign hits a roadblock as Naseem Shah likely to be ruled out of entire WC

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket team's preparations for the ICC World Cup 2023 have been hit with a roadblock as the team's premier pacer Naseem Shah is likely to miss out on the entire action in the marquee tournament. He might also miss Pakistan's Test series against Australia in December, January and could also sit out of the Pakistan Super League 2024. Earlier, Babar Azam expressed concerns over Naseem's availability at the start of the World Cup. they have a couple of miss matches, I don't know the recovery, but in my opinion, Naseem Shah also in the World Cup later on.

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Former Pakistan cricketer cites India example after humiliation in New Zealand: 'Look at the IPL...'
2 days, 6 hours ago

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
4 days, 18 hours ago

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 …

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

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour
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3 weeks, 6 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 …

‘Shaheen, Naseem, Haris’ skills not enough': Pace trio not spared in brutal assessment; Pakistan urged to move on
1 month ago

‘Shaheen, Naseem, Haris’ skills not enough': Pace trio not spared in brutal assessment; Pakistan urged to move on

Hindustan Times  

Former skipper Mohammad Hafeez has lashed out at the Pakistan pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf after they suffered a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India on Saturday in Dubai. Hafeez pointed out that the Pakistan team has set high expectations from the three pacers since the 2022 T20 World Cup but failed to deliver whenever it …

Ex-PAK star predicts Babar Azam's excuse if he fails to score in Champions Trophy: 'If he doesn't perform, he will say…'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-PAK star predicts Babar Azam's excuse if he fails to score in Champions Trophy: 'If he doesn't perform, he will say…'

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Basit Ali made a scathing attack on former skipper Babar Azam ahead of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan's Babar Azam is expected to open the innings in Champions Trophy. However, Pakistan's selection committee member Asad Shafiq has already indicated that Babar is the frontrunner in opening the innings, with Saud Shakeel as another option for Fakhar Zaman's opening partner. …

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

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at Champions Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts next month’s Champions Trophy. Fakhar hasn’t played international cricket since Pakistan’s first-round exit from the T20 World Cup last June and subsequently missed out on central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board for the first time in eight years. “People don’t know that after …

Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket

The Hindu  

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. “I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan Cricket to new heights.” Amir, who burst onto the scene aged 17, was instrumental in Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy triumphs. The 32-year-old had …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing

The Hindu  

Babar Azam on Wednesday returned to the fold in Pakistan’s Test squad for its two-match series against South Africa while pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was not named in the xx-member team. Babar and Shaheen, however, were a part of the ODI side that won the three-match series 2-1 against Australia and continue to feeature in the side for the Proteas …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for South Africa tour ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; here’s why
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for South Africa tour ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; here’s why

Live Mint  

Speedster Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan's squad for a two-test series in South Africa in a bid to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy 2025 at home next year, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. “Shaheen Afridi, who also missed the last two tests against England, has been picked for the white-ball matches as part …

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam returned for all three formats but Shaheen Shah Afridi did not find a place in the Test squad for the South Africa tour as Pakistan men’s selection committee announced the teams for the T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests, scheduled from 10 December to 7 January. Our focus in ODIs is to continue building momentum ahead of the …

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns

India TV News  

Pakistan have named all three squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa, set to kick off on December 10 with a three-match T20 series, followed by as many ODIs and a couple of Test matches. Pakistan saw a return for Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah into the Test team for the two crucial World Test Championship matches against …

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ in advance of the home ICC event in February-March 2025. Pakistan have omitted leading fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from their Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa as they look to keep him “physically and mentally fresh” for the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib …

Shah's 40-run blitz helps Pakistan avoid defeat
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shah's 40-run blitz helps Pakistan avoid defeat

India TV News  

Naseem Shah misses Wasim Akram's 22-year-old record by a whisker in the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia. He scored 40 runs off 39 deliveries with one four and four sixes, but he missed breaking Akram's record by just 10 runs. Pakistan posted a respectable total on the board, but they were bowled out for 203 in the 47th …

Rizwan's Rise: Pakistan Names Captain for White-Ball Squad
5 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

The Independent  

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Naseem Shah devastated, feared for dad's health after Pakistan's T20 WC loss to India: 'Couldn't put up with it anymore'
7 months, 1 week ago

Naseem Shah devastated, feared for dad's health after Pakistan's T20 WC loss to India: 'Couldn't put up with it anymore'

Hindustan Times  

Young Pakistan paceman Naseem Shah poured his heart out on his team's close defeat against India in the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. Indian players shook hands with Pakistan's Naseem Shah after India beat Pakistan during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group A cricket match. ‘My father gets distressed when we lose’: Naseem Shah Naseem …

Naseem Shah back in red-ball cricket after 13 months as Pakistan names squad for Bangladesh tests
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Naseem Shah back in red-ball cricket after 13 months as Pakistan names squad for Bangladesh tests

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will return to red-ball cricket following a 13-month absence after the selectors named a 17-member squad on Wednesday for this month’s home test series against Bangladesh. The Pakistan Cricket Board said Bangladesh will arrive on Aug. 17 for the two-match series which is part of ICC’s World Test Championship. The selectors recalled fast …

Babar Azam, 5 other Pakistan players won’t return home after T20 World Cup exit; here’s why
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Babar Azam doesn't deserve a place in Pakistan's T20I team: Virender Sehwag
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover 2 kilometres while whole Pakistan team...': Hafeez burns under-fire PAK star
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover 2 kilometres while whole Pakistan team...': Hafeez burns under-fire PAK star

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan clinched their first T20 World Cup 2024 victory on Tuesday, beating Canada by seven wickets in New York. Speaking to a local news channel, former Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez shed some more light on Azam's fitness. "The whole Pakistan team can cover two kilometres in 10 minutes while Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover the distance. …

Haris Rauf OUT, Mohammad Amir IN? Pakistan's predicted playing XI for USA clash in T20 World Cup 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Haris Rauf OUT, Mohammad Amir IN? Pakistan's predicted playing XI for USA clash in T20 World Cup 2024

India TV News  

Pakistan and USA are set to face each other in the 11th match of the T20 World Cup at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Meanwhile, let us have a look at Pakistan's playing XI for their opening game of the competition: Imad Wasim came out of retirement to play in the T20 World Cup but has sustained a side …

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’
10 months ago

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’

Hindustan Times  

Shahid Afridi feels the onus is on Babar Azam and Co. to end Pakistan's trophy drought in ICC events this season. Superstar batter Babar guided the Green Army to the summit clash of the T20 World Cup hosted by Australia. Afridi also reserved special praise for all-rounder Shadab After Pakistan's no-show in the India World Cup, premier batter Babar stepped …

Babar holds the key to success for unpredictable Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup
10 months, 1 week ago

Babar holds the key to success for unpredictable Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The return of tried and tested Babar Azam as captain for the Twenty20 World Cup belies the massive changes in Pakistan cricket over the last 18 months. Since Babar’s team lost the T20 World Cup final to England in November 2022, the Pakistan Cricket Board has had four chairmen, the selection panel has been overhauled, and the experiment …

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Just days after veteran Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim clarified that all his good between him and "good friend" Babar Azam, contrary to the long-standing rumour in the media, the two were spotted having a heated argument during Pakistan's preparation for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. Earlier last week, Imad, who reversed his retirement decision to make himself available …

'I want to make clear that Shaheen Afridi...': Babar Azam makes staggering statement on Pakistan captaincy controversy
11 months, 1 week ago

'I want to make clear that Shaheen Afridi...': Babar Azam makes staggering statement on Pakistan captaincy controversy

Hindustan Times  

Shaheen Shah Afridi was left disgruntled last month when PCB replaced him with Babar Azam, who was reappointed as Pakistan captain. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi warm up during practice session. Ahead of Pakistan's T20I series vs New Zealand, Babar held his first press conference in his second captaincy stint. The New Zealand series will be …

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi
1 year ago

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi

Hindustan Times  

Four months after being removed from the leadership role across formats, following a poor outing in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Babar Azam has been reappointed as the captain of Pakistan cricket team, thus replacing Shaheen Afridi in the position. Babar Azam return as Pakistan white-ball captain Pakistan could not make the knockout stage of the 50-over World …

Pakistan cricketer Amir named among T20 probables after retirement U-turn
1 year ago

Pakistan cricketer Amir named among T20 probables after retirement U-turn

Al Jazeera  

The fast bowler has come out of retirement and made himself available for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been included in Pakistan’s group of 29 cricketers who will undergo training at the country’s military base ahead of the 2024 ICC Twenty20 World Cup in June. Amir’s announcement came a day after all-rounder Imad Wasim …

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he is available for T20 World Cup selection
1 year ago

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he is available for T20 World Cup selection

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he is available for the upcoming T20 World Cup after having “positive discussions” with Pakistan Cricket Board officials. The left-arm fast bowler played his last T20 international against England in August 2020 before he quit international cricket, saying he was mentally tortured. On Saturday, all-rounder Imad Wasim said that he’s also available …

Pakistan all-rounder ready to come back from retirement ahead of T20 World Cup 2024
1 year ago

Pakistan all-rounder ready to come back from retirement ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

India TV News  

Announcing retirement and coming back out of it after few months or years has become a common thing in international cricket now. Shahid Afridi did it several times, Ben Stokes did it to play for England at the ODI World Cup last year while Wanindu Hasaranga recently came out of Test retirement only to be banned for two matches. Imad …

'Pakistan definitely needs him': Veteran allrounder urged to reconsider international retirement
1 year ago

'Pakistan definitely needs him': Veteran allrounder urged to reconsider international retirement

India TV News  

Former Pakistan international Imad Wasim is being urged by his teammates to reconsider his international retirement ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup slated to be played in June in the USA and the Caribbean. Shadab is hopeful of Imad's return to international cricket with the World Cup approaching and believes that his vast amount of experience of playing …

Shaheen Afridi to be sacked? Shadab miffed by rumours, backs Pakistan captain
1 year ago

Shaheen Afridi to be sacked? Shadab miffed by rumours, backs Pakistan captain

India Today  

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan is unhappy with the reports suggesting that Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to be sacked as the captain of the T20I team. Speaking at the press conference after Islamabad United made it to the Pakistan Super League final, the all-rounder said that there needs to long-term thinking and the pacer should be given the long rope. …

'Rishabh Pant can play T20 World Cup if...': BCCI Secretary Jay Shah makes big announcement
1 year ago

'Rishabh Pant can play T20 World Cup if...': BCCI Secretary Jay Shah makes big announcement

India TV News  

Rishabh Pant has not play any competitive cricket ever since a horrific car accident in December 2022. Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has opened up on Pant's chances to play in the T20 World Cup in June 2024. Shah has clearly stated that Pant will be declared fit to play in the IPL soon but has cleared that he will …

Pakistan announce Playing XI for 1st T20I vs New Zealand with two debutants, Babar Azam to return to old role
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan announce Playing XI for 1st T20I vs New Zealand with two debutants, Babar Azam to return to old role

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the Playing XI for the Shaheen Afridi-led team that will lock horns against New Zealand in the first T20I at Eden Park, Auckland. Pakistan will embark on their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024 as they are on a trip to New Zealand for a five-match series. They have named two T20I debutants …

Haseebullah, Abbas Afridi earn maiden T20I call-ups as Pakistan announce squad for New Zealand series
1 year, 3 months ago

Haseebullah, Abbas Afridi earn maiden T20I call-ups as Pakistan announce squad for New Zealand series

India TV News  

Pakistan have announced a 17-member squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand in New Zealand starting January 12. The announcement witnesses the return of wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan to the squad whereas emerging batter Mohammad Haris and spin-bowling allrounder Shadab Khan have not been included. The selection committee has included uncapped players like Haseebullah Khan and Abbas Afridi …

Pakistan’s Babar Azam steps down as captain after dismal Cricket World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

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

Al Jazeera  

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

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 …

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

'Pakistan cricket has collapsed': Ramiz Raja slams PCB after poor World Cup campaign, defends Babar Azam
1 year, 4 months ago

'Pakistan cricket has collapsed': Ramiz Raja slams PCB after poor World Cup campaign, defends Babar Azam

Firstpost  

Ramiz Raja has defended Babar Azam but hit out at the Pakistan Cricket Board following the team’s elimination from the round-robin stage of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Ramiz Raja, the former Pakistan skipper, on Sunday defended Babar Azam, but went onto slam the Pakistan Cricket Board for destroying Pakistan cricket. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | …

Pakistan squad for Cricket World Cup 2023: Who’s in and who’s out
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan squad for Cricket World Cup 2023: Who’s in and who’s out

The Independent  

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India vs Pakistan: 5 Players to watch out for in IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 clash
1 year, 5 months ago

India vs Pakistan: 5 Players to watch out for in IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 clash

India TV News  

India and Pakistan's World Cup rivalry is set to enter chapter number eight as the two giants take on each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma will become the fifth Indian to lead the Men in Blue in ODI World Cups against Pakistan and will look to keep the work of his successors intact. The former …

Shaheen Shah Afridi Promises Selfie Only After Taking Five Wickets In IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Clash In Ahmedabad
1 year, 5 months ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi Promises Selfie Only After Taking Five Wickets In IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Clash In Ahmedabad

ABP News  

The anticipation is reaching its peak as India and Pakistan gear up for their historic clash in the 2023 World Cup. One player who promises to be a game-changer in this epic showdown is Pakistan's star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Over the years, he has proven to be a thorn in India's side, although he faced a tough time …

From Shaheen Afridi to Babar Azam: Look at top five Pakistan stars to watch out in blockbuster India World Cup clash
1 year, 5 months ago

From Shaheen Afridi to Babar Azam: Look at top five Pakistan stars to watch out in blockbuster India World Cup clash

Hindustan Times  

It is that time of the tournament when the entire attention turns towards the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the most-anticipated clash of 2023 ODI World Cup. Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi and captain Babar Azam celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva during ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Ahead of the …

World Cup 2023: Pakistan team preview, squad, key players, form and prediction
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Pakistan team preview, squad, key players, form and prediction

The Hindu  

It was all a cruise for Pakistan in the preparatory marathon for the World Cup until it dropped momentum in the most inopportune lap. However, with an untimely shoulder injury sidelining Naseem indefinitely, Pakistan enters yet another World Cup with uncertainties reeking through the ranks. While Iftikhar Ahmed can chip in with his crafty off-spin besides his batting muscle in …

ICC Mens World Cup Babar Azam Overwhelmed Rizwan Shaheen Afridi Pakistan Stars React To Welcome In India
1 year, 6 months ago

ICC Mens World Cup Babar Azam Overwhelmed Rizwan Shaheen Afridi Pakistan Stars React To Welcome In India

ABP News  

Ahead of the ICC Men's World Cup 2023, the Pakistan cricket team set foot on Indian soil for the first time since 2016 on Wednesday. The Babar Azam-led side took a flight from Lahore to Dubai from where they had a connecting flight to Hyderabad which is the venue which is set to both their warm-up fixtures and their first …

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 …

Shaheen Shah Afridi Congratulates Himself After Wedding, Screenshot Goes Viral
1 year, 6 months ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi Congratulates Himself After Wedding, Screenshot Goes Viral

ABP News  

While Pakistan's left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi being regarded as one of the team's most potent weapon with the new ball in hand, he has been in the news lately for his marriage with Ansha Afridi, the daughter of the former skipper Shahid Afridi. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will also host Pakistan's World Cup opener on October …

'Shadab said, Lala, I want to bring you to camp...': Afridi's big revelation days before Pakistan's World Cup departure
1 year, 6 months ago

'Shadab said, Lala, I want to bring you to camp...': Afridi's big revelation days before Pakistan's World Cup departure

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's promising young fast bowler, Naseem Shah, was ruled out for the ODI World Cup due to a shoulder injury, as Pakistan announced their final 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament slated to kick off next month. Inzamam-ul-Haq, the chief selector, announced the Pakistan squad that saw experienced medium pacer Hasan Ali being recalled in light of Naseem's injury. Naseem's …

Pakistan cancel pre-World Cup team bonding activity in Dubai due to visas delay
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan cancel pre-World Cup team bonding activity in Dubai due to visas delay

India TV News  

Pakistan players who are a part of the 15-member World Cup squad will no longer be travelling to Dubai to participate in a team bonding activity as the unit still awaits visas to travel to India. The Babar Azam-led side was due to travel to Dubai early next week and engage in a team bonding activity to kickstart its preparation …

How Hasan Ali replaced 150kph star Naseem Shah in Pakistan's World Cup squad despite not playing a single ODI since 2022
1 year, 6 months ago

How Hasan Ali replaced 150kph star Naseem Shah in Pakistan's World Cup squad despite not playing a single ODI since 2022

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's young fast bowler, Naseem Shah, will not be part of the ODI World Cup due to a shoulder injury, as Pakistan announced their definitive 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament set to begin next month. Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq revealed that the experienced medium pacer Hasan Ali has been brought back into the squad due to Naseem's injury. Pakistan's Hasan …

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