Babar Azam slams Pakistan middle-order after series loss vs England: Hope we step up
9 months, 4 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 getting bundled out for 157 runs in 19.5 overs. Watch: Babar Azam snaps at fans in England England, chasing 158 made short work of the target, chasing it down in just 15.3 overs with7 wickets in hand.

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Former Pakistan cricketer cites India example after humiliation in New Zealand: 'Look at the IPL...'
12 hours, 42 minutes 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: Pakistan make selection U-turn, include Haris Rauf in ODI squad
3 days, 13 hours ago

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan make selection U-turn, include Haris Rauf in ODI squad

India Today  

Pakistan selectors made a U-turn ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand, bringing back Haris Rauf to the squad. According to a PCB source selector Aaqib Javed had also requested for a reserve wicketkeeper-batter to be added to the ODI squad and Muhammad Haris or Usman Khan would also be retained for the ODI series beginning at Napier on …

NZ vs PAK: Neesham's 5-for, Seifert's blitz crush Pakistan by 8 wickets in 5th T20I
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3 days, 13 hours ago

NZ vs PAK: Neesham's 5-for, Seifert's blitz crush Pakistan by 8 wickets in 5th T20I

India Today  

New Zealand hammered Pakistan by eight wickets in the fifth and final T20I of the series on Wednesday, March 26 at Sky Stadium, Wellington. His opening partner Mohammad Haris also failed to get his innings going and was eventually dismissed for 11 leaving Pakistan on 23/2 in 4.5 overs. James Neesham's five-for rocks Pakistan Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan, and Abdul …

PAK vs NZ: Abdul Samad saves embarrassment, but Pakistan lose 4th T20I, series
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6 days, 13 hours ago

PAK vs NZ: Abdul Samad saves embarrassment, but Pakistan lose 4th T20I, series

India Today  

Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes shared seven wickets as New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for 105 Sunday to win the fourth Twenty20 international by 115 runs and clinch victory in the five-match series with a game remaining. Duffy took 4-20 and Foulkes 3-25 as New Zealand's pacers thrived in responsive conditions under the floodlights at Bay Oval and bowled out …

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

Hasan Nawaz's record 44-ball ton helps Pakistan chase 205 in 16 overs against New Zealand in third T20I
1 week, 1 day ago

Hasan Nawaz's record 44-ball ton helps Pakistan chase 205 in 16 overs against New Zealand in third T20I

Hindustan Times  

Hasan Nawaz made an unbeaten 105 from 45 balls as Pakistan beat New Zealand by nine wickets in the third Twenty20 international Friday to keep alive the five-match series. Pakistan beats New Zealand by 9 wickets in the 3rd T20I Pakistan won the toss and was able to bowl first, reversing the trend of the first two matches which New …

Salman Ali Agha takes dig at Babar-Rizwan after record chase against New Zealand
1 week, 1 day ago

Salman Ali Agha takes dig at Babar-Rizwan after record chase against New Zealand

India Today  

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha took a veiled dig at senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after his team thrashed New Zealand in a high-scoring affair on Friday, March 21. PAK vs NZ, 3rd T20I: FULL SCORECARD Salman Agha took to X after the team's win in the third T20I and wrote that no one in the current Pakistan …

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz hits Pakistan's fastest T20I hundred in record run chase
1 week, 1 day ago

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz hits Pakistan's fastest T20I hundred in record run chase

India Today  

Pakistan did a Pakistan on Friday in Auckland. 22-year-old Hasan Nawaz, playing only his third T20I for Pakistan, hit their fastest hundred, breaking Babar Azam's record on March 21. FASTEST HUNDREDS FOR PAKISTAN IN T20Is Hasan Nawaz – 44 balls vs New Zealand in 2025 Babar Azam – 49 balls vs South Africa in 2021 Ahmad Shahzad – 58 balls …

'Umar bhai, I'm having trouble...': Babar Azam turned to Akmal in desperate bid to fix alarming batting struggles
1 week, 2 days ago

'Umar bhai, I'm having trouble...': Babar Azam turned to Akmal in desperate bid to fix alarming batting struggles

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has found himself as a focus of criticism surrounding Pakistan cricket, with his ongoing struggles and lack of match-defining big scores creating a long barren spell for a player who was considered one of the best batters in the world not too long ago. Pakistan's Babar Azam attends a warm-up session before the start of the ICC Champions …

New Zealand beats Pakistan by 5 wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the T20 international cricket series
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1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand beats Pakistan by 5 wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the T20 international cricket series

Hindustan Times  

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Tim Seifert blasted 45 from 22 balls and Finn Allen hit 38 from 16 as New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win over Pakistan Tuesday in a rain-shortened second Twenty20 cricket international. New Zealand beats Pakistan by 5 wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the T20 international cricket series Captain Salman Ali Agha made 46 …

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 …

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 …

‘Aaqib Javed, tell us where’s intent?': Pakistan, PCB 'shamed' in merciless attack after brutal 9-wicket hammering vs NZ
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Aaqib Javed, tell us where’s intent?': Pakistan, PCB 'shamed' in merciless attack after brutal 9-wicket hammering vs NZ

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's move to drop Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan showed they were ready to step out of their comfort zone in T20 cricket. New Zealand beat Pakistan by 9 wickets in 1st T20I First-time captain Salman Ali Agha led a new-look Pakistan side in the opening T20I game against the Black Caps in the wake of a poor performance at …

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 …

Babar Azam's father hits back at ex-Pakistan players over son’s criticism: 'If someone answers back…’
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

Rizwan compared to ‘rickshaw’ and Babar to ‘Ferrari’ as Amir roasts under-fire PAK captain after Champions Trophy exit
3 weeks, 6 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 …

England chase 326 against Afghanistan after Ibrahim Zadran’s stunning 177
1 month ago

England chase 326 against Afghanistan after Ibrahim Zadran’s stunning 177

The Independent  

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Babar Azam receives technical advice from Sunil Gavaskar amid mixed form in Champions Trophy: 'If he can reduce...'
1 month ago

Babar Azam receives technical advice from Sunil Gavaskar amid mixed form in Champions Trophy: 'If he can reduce...'

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has had a mixed run so far in the Champions Trophy – scoring a 90-ball 64 against New Zealand that was criticised for being slow before failing to convert a positive start against arch-rivals India. Star batter and former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been advised to reduce the gap between his feet by Indian …

'No intent against bigger teams, only scores against Zimbabwe': Babar Azam questioned after Pak's CT 2025 debacle
1 month ago

'No intent against bigger teams, only scores against Zimbabwe': Babar Azam questioned after Pak's CT 2025 debacle

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria questioned Babar Azam's stature, saying the right-hander rarely performs against bigger teams in important matches. Danish Kaneria slammed Babar Azam for not stepping up against bigger teams. Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan crashed out of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 after suffering defeats in their opening two matches against New Zealand and India. Babar Azam registered …

Zadran 177, Omarzai fifer lead Afghanistan to 8-run win, England knocked out of Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Zadran 177, Omarzai fifer lead Afghanistan to 8-run win, England knocked out of Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

LAHORE: Ibrahim Zadran's majestic 177 and pacer Azmatullah Omarzai's fifer trumped Joe Root's masterful hundred, as the brave Afghanistan registered a thrilling 8-run win to knock a largely-insipid England out of the Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. England are winless after two matches and in their last league match in Group B they will face South Africa, who already have …

Babar Azam only scores vs Zimbabwe and other smaller teams: Danish Kaneria
1 month ago

Babar Azam only scores vs Zimbabwe and other smaller teams: Danish Kaneria

India Today  

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has lashed out at star Pakistan batter Babar Azam after another poor show against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Babar has looked far from his best in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 as he earlier played a defensive innings of 64 vs New Zealand in a 321-run chase. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | …

Shoaib Akhtar shuts down Babar Azam-Virat Kohli comparison post India Vs Pak match: ’Kaunsa talent?’
1 month ago

Shoaib Akhtar shuts down Babar Azam-Virat Kohli comparison post India Vs Pak match: ’Kaunsa talent?’

Live Mint  

With Rohit Sharma's 'Men in Blue' defeated Mohammed Rizwan's 'Men in Green' by six wickets during the Group A match of the high-adrenaline filled India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar didn't mince his words and slammed the Pakistan batters for not living up to expectations. Akhtar even slammed the …

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 …

Virat Kohli’s century, Shubman Gill’s dismissal, to Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-wicket haul: Top 6 moments from IND vs PAK match
1 month ago

Virat Kohli’s century, Shubman Gill’s dismissal, to Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-wicket haul: Top 6 moments from IND vs PAK match

Live Mint  

India vs Pakistan match: India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in a one-sided match during the Champions Trophy group stage clash in Dubai on February 23. Virat Kohli's remarkable century Star India batter Virat Kohli gave the world another reminder of his greatness in white-ball cricket and never-ending hunger for runs as he overcame a patchy run of form to …

IND vs PAK: Kohli breaking Tendulkar's record, Kuldeep's twin-strike and other key moments from India’s victory
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Kohli breaking Tendulkar's record, Kuldeep's twin-strike and other key moments from India’s victory

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav shone with bat and ball respectively as India handed Pakistan a six-wicket defeat in Dubai on Sunday to virtually confirm their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. VIrat Kohli's unbeaten 100 took India home to a six-wicket victory after Kuldeep Yadav's 3/40 played a key role in helping the Men in …

'The greatest chase-master': Internet erupts in celebration as King Kohli and Co crush Pakistan
1 month ago

'The greatest chase-master': Internet erupts in celebration as King Kohli and Co crush Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli played a match-winning knock, guiding India to a six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan. Virat Kohli’s century led India to a win over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In achieving this feat, Kohli also became only the third batter in the history of one-day international cricket to …

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli’s masterclass powers India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan
1 month ago

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli’s masterclass powers India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

Pakistan was the nominal ‘home’ team for its must-win encounter against India. But in front of a near sell-out crowd, more than three-fourths of whom were decked in blue, the Men in Green got blown away by one of Virat Kohli’s classic ODI masterclass knocks as he belted out his best hits and reaffirmed his status as one of the …

IND vs PAK: Abrar Ahmed gives Shubman Gill a send-off after castling in-form opener with a beauty; watch video
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Abrar Ahmed gives Shubman Gill a send-off after castling in-form opener with a beauty; watch video

Firstpost  

Shubman Gill had starred in India’s victory over Bangladesh with an unbeaten century and appeared set for a big score against Pakistan as well on Sunday when leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed produced a magical delivery to bring his team back into the contest. Abrar Ahmed gives Shubman Gill a send-off after dismissing the opening batter for 44 during the Champions Trophy …

IND vs PAK: Indian bowlers make fine comeback to bowl Pakistan out for 241 in Dubai
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Indian bowlers make fine comeback to bowl Pakistan out for 241 in Dubai

Firstpost  

Pakistan were 151/2 in the 33rd over and were eyeing a score in the range of 300 after opting to bat in Dubai. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers in their Champions Trophy Group A match against Pakistan in Dubai. AP India made an excellent recovery with the ball to bowl Pakistan out for …

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 …

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam completes 1000 runs in ICC ODI tournaments during Champions Trophy 2025 match against India
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam completes 1000 runs in ICC ODI tournaments during Champions Trophy 2025 match against India

The Hindu  

Babar Azam became the third Pakistan batter to complete 1,000 runs in ICC One-Day International tournaments during the Champions Trophy 2025 match against India in Dubai on Sunday. Saeed Anwar and Javed Miandad are the only other Pakistan batters to score 1,000 or more runs in ICC ODI events. The 30-year-old had scored a sluggish 90-ball 64 against New Zealand …

Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from Champions Trophy after losing to Kohli’s India by 6 wickets
1 month ago

Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from Champions Trophy after losing to Kohli’s India by 6 wickets

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli’s 100 not out led India to a six-wicket win over arch rival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy on Sunday, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit. Cricket fans in Karachi were left disappointed and dejected on Saturday, after the Pakistan national team were …

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 …

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: Axar Patel's excellent fielding catches Imam-ul-Haq short in Dubai | Watch
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Axar Patel's excellent fielding catches Imam-ul-Haq short in Dubai | Watch

India TV News  

IND vs PAK: Axar Patel's excellent fielding catches Imam-ul-Haq short in Dubai | Watch Star India all-rounder Axar Patel pulled off an excellent direct hir run out to dismiss Pakistan's Imam-ul-HAq in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. After Hardik Pandya sent star batter Babar Azam packing for just 23 runs, the onus fell onto Saud Shakeel and Imam-ul-Haq's shoulders. In …

Champions Trophy: India chase 242 after bowling out Pakistan, Kuldeep claims three
1 month ago

Champions Trophy: India chase 242 after bowling out Pakistan, Kuldeep claims three

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Indian bowlers were stunningly accurate but Pakistan managed to post a competitive 241 courtesy of Saud Shakeel's polished fifty and Khushdil Shah's cameo in the Champions Trophy here on Sunday. Shakeel was largely fluent and added 104 runs for the third wicket with skipper Mohammad Rizwan, but Pakistan never really managed to break the shackles after opting to bat. …

Babar Azam Vs India In ICC Champions Trophy: Check His Performance And Stats
1 month ago

Babar Azam Vs India In ICC Champions Trophy: Check His Performance And Stats

ABP News  

Babar Azam will be in focus as Pakistan takes on India in the highly anticipated IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 clash on Sunday, February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Babar Azam's performance in Champions Trophy against India Babar has played in only one edition of the Champions Trophy so far - 2017 - where Pakistan won the …

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

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 …

'Schoolboy Stuff': Babar Azam Under Fire After Pakistan's Crushing Loss In PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy Opener
1 month, 1 week 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 …

'You don't need to play for your own runs': Pujara slams Babar Azam after 'no-intent' knock vs New Zealand
1 month, 1 week 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 - …

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. …

CT2025: All-round New Zealand eases past sluggish, conservative Pakistan by 60 runs in opener
1 month, 1 week ago

CT2025: All-round New Zealand eases past sluggish, conservative Pakistan by 60 runs in opener

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, : Sluggishness and conservative are two words, that could define Pakistan's run-chase of 321 runs against New Zealand in their ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener as the defending champions were downed by 60 runs at Karachi on Wednesday. CT2025: All-round New Zealand eases past sluggish, conservative Pakistan by 60 runs in opener This is NZ's fourth win against Pakistan …

PAK vs NZ: New Zealand beats Pakistan by 60 runs in Champions Trophy 2025 opener
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

PAK vs NZ: New Zealand beats Pakistan by 60 runs in Champions Trophy 2025 opener

The Hindu  

New Zealand underlined its title aspirations as Will Young and Tom Latham smashed hundreds to set up a 60-run victory over defending champion Pakistan in Champions Trophy Group A on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS | Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Glenn Phillips chipped in with a brisk 61 as New Zealand passed the 300-mark, which had looked like a distant …

Shubman Gill dethrones Pakistan’s Babar Azam to regain no.1 spot among batters ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Shubman Gill dethrones Pakistan’s Babar Azam to regain no.1 spot among batters ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint  

Shubman Gill got a massive boost ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as the India opener dethroned Pakistan's Babar Azam to become the new world no.1 batter in the latest ICC ODI rankings, announced on Wednesday. Interestingly, the last time Shubman Gill rose to the top spot, it was during the 2023 ODI World Cup and leaving behind Babar …

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