World Cup 2023: Babar Azam likely to step down as Pakistan skipper after campaign, says report
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Babar Azam likely to step down as Pakistan skipper after campaign, says report

Firstpost  

Babar Azam has been under pressure as Pakistan skipper, with his team on the verge of an exit from the Cricket World Cup. Babar Azam is likely to step down as captain of Pakistan after the ongoing 2023 Cricket World Cup, Geo News reported on Friday. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table According to Geo News, Babar has been consulting with ex-PCB chairman Ramiz Raja, and a few people in the know of things. Babar has been under pressure as Pakistan skipper, with his team on the verge of an exit from the Cricket World Cup.

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Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar stated Babar Azam need to score at least three centuries in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy at home to secure his place in the national team in one-dayers. Ranked top in ODIs among batters ahead of the Indian trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, Babar needs to protect his place in the …

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar gave an ultimatum to Babar Azam on his future in one-day internationals and T20 cricket amid changes in Pakistan's white-ball team management. Akhtar reckoned Babar will have to score three centuries, in a winning cause, during the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan, to save his career. Shoaib Akhtar has his say on Babar Azam's …

Drop Babar Azam, save Pakistan cricket: Fans slam batter after 3rd T20I vs Australia
1 month 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 …

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes Babar Azam can draw inspiration from Virat Kohli in his path forward to rejuvenate his Test form. Ponting referred to Virat Kohli's own struggles with form during the 2020/21 season, and recounted how the Team India star took a break from the game, eventually making a strong comeback later. “The biggest challenge is how …

Rizwan Takes Over as Pakistan White-Ball Skipper
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rizwan Takes Over as Pakistan White-Ball Skipper

Firstpost  

Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain, replacing Babar Azam. Rizwan, 32, has played in 74 ODIs and 102 T20Is, scoring 5,401 runs and accounting for 143 dismissals. He will lead Pakistan's white-ball team in the Australia tour, beginning with the first match in Melbourne (ODI) on 4 November.

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

'Everybody in Pakistan was surprised': Imad Wasim makes staggering Babar Azam captaincy remark
3 months, 1 week 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, …

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has been snubbed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, who didn't appoint him as one of the captains for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan run between the wickets. Saud Shakeel, who is Pakistan's Test vice-captain, has been named as one of the skippers for the Champions One Day Cup, alongwith …

Harbhajan Singh can't control laughter over Babar Azam vs Brian Lara query, angers PAK fans with 'arrogant' act
5 months, 3 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 …

Shoaib Akhtar's brutal dig over ‘unqualified’ Babar Azam's appointment as Pakistan captain: ‘Who was the Einstein’
6 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar's brutal dig over ‘unqualified’ Babar Azam's appointment as Pakistan captain: ‘Who was the Einstein’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has once again lashed out at Babar Azam for his captaincy and also took a shot at the PCB for reinstating him as the skipper. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam throws his bat after losing his wicket during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match. Earlier last year, Babar relinquished his captaincy after the team's …

T20 World Cup: Trouble at top continue for Pakistan
6 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Haven't thought about quitting captaincy, it's PCB's call: Babar Azam
6 months, 1 week ago

Haven't thought about quitting captaincy, it's PCB's call: Babar Azam

New Indian Express  

FORT LAUDERHILL: Under-fire Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hasn't yet thought about quitting captaincy despite his team's group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup, insisting that any decision on the matter will be taken only after discussions with his Cricket Board. Having faced massive criticism, the Pakistan skipper hit back when asked if he has any plans to tender his resignation. …

Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series
6 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Babar Azam's prospects of becoming Test captain again have seemingly taken a major hit after the USA ended Pakistan's chances of claiming a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series Sources told Geo News that Shan Masood will retain the …

Pakistan team divided in 3 groups: Sources reveal reason behind shock T20 World Cup exit
6 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan team divided in 3 groups: Sources reveal reason behind shock T20 World Cup exit

India Today  

Pakistan's shock early exit from the T20 World Cup is being blamed on "groupings" within the team and non-performance of senior players during critical moments and it could lead to "major changes" not just in the team but also in the PCB. Pakistan's T20 WC exit: How former cricketers reacted "There are three groups in the team, one led by …

Shahid Afridi blasts Babar for 'not supporting Shaheen...': 'Even selectors said he doesn't know how to do captaincy'
6 months, 1 week ago

Shahid Afridi blasts Babar for 'not supporting Shaheen...': 'Even selectors said he doesn't know how to do captaincy'

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Friday lashed out at incumbent skipper Babar Azam for accepting the captaincy role for the T20 World Cup after the Pakistan Cricket Board removed Shaheen Afridi from the position. Shahid Afridi has his say on PCB's captaincy stance before the T20 World Cup PCB removed Babar from white-ball captaincy last December after Pakistan failed …

Brian Lara breaks Pakistan hearts by predicting early T20 World Cup exit for Babar Azam's men: 'My money is on USA'
6 months, 1 week ago

Brian Lara breaks Pakistan hearts by predicting early T20 World Cup exit for Babar Azam's men: 'My money is on USA'

Hindustan Times  

Keeping themselves alive in the Super 8 race, Babar Azam's Pakistan lifted late in Group A by defeating Canada on Tuesday. Babar's men outclassed Canada by seven wickets to open their account in the 2024 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup. Even though Pakistan have an outside chance of making the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup with …

PAK vs CAN: Captain Babar Azam demotes himself to number 3 in must-win clash
6 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 …

PCB chief blasts Babar Azam and Pakistan, hints at major upheaval after loss to India: 'We have to go for major surgery'
6 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Babar Azam’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Babar Azam’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Australia skipper Ricky Ponting gave his take on Babar Azam's captaincy in recent times, as his numbers have dropped down recently. Babar Azam will be under pressure as captain in the 2024 T20 World Cup Babar and Co. lost a T20I in Ireland and then suffered a 0-2 defeat in England this week, which was not the ideal result …

'Babar Azam is no MS Dhoni that you brought him back': Pakistan openers fight on live TV
6 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 …

Watch: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar at airport as Pakistan travel to Dallas
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar at airport as Pakistan travel to Dallas

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar bumped into the Pakistan cricket team at the London airport on Saturday, June 1. Gavaskar was seen having a warm chat with Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the senior national team arrived at the airport to head to the USA for the T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Pakistan …

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup

India Today  

Former South African captain AB de Villiers had an interesting chat with Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the T20 World Cup. T20 World Cup, Pakistan squad: All you need to know Babar takes over from Shaheen Babar's biggest assignment after taking over the helm of affairs will be the T20 World Cup. Babar also said the confidence of the …

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has backed Babar Azam's Pakistan side to enter the final of the ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan's Babar Azam shakes hands with India's Rohit Sharma after India vs Pakistan match in Ahmedabad A record 20 teams are set to headline the T20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean this year. Speaking to …

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Shaheen Afridi never made vice-captain for T20 World Cup: PCB shocked at rumours
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi never made vice-captain for T20 World Cup: PCB shocked at rumours

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied offering the vice-captaincy role to Shaheen Afridi for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shaheen was announced as the captain of the shorter format of the game after Babar stepped down from leadership duties of all the 3 formats after Pakistan's loss in the ODI World Cup 2023. Shaheen was removed from the helm of …

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report

Hindustan Times  

Premier pacer Shaheen Afridi has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's offer to be the deputy of Babar Azam in the T20I format ahead of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, Shaheen was named Pakistan's T20I captain after the 2023 ODI World Cup but the change in management at PCB led to his removal as skipper following the T20I series defeat in …

Pakistan announce squad for T20 World Cup 2024, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim included
7 months ago

Pakistan announce squad for T20 World Cup 2024, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim included

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced the team's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA. The squad features Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, the two cricketers who have returned from retirement. It would have been nice if he had gotten an outing at Headingley, but we remain confident that he will continue …

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup
7 months, 2 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 …

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match

ABP News  

Captain Babar Azam, during a press conference preceding Pakistan's tour to Ireland and England, discussed Pakistan's strategies to counter the Indian batting legend Virat Kohli in the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match, scheduled for June 9 in New York. Before their participation in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in June, Pakistan cricket team is scheduled …

Babar Azam blames batting collapse after heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in 4th T20I
7 months, 4 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 …

Babar Azam clears air around 'not so recent' bond with Shaheen Afridi
8 months ago

Babar Azam clears air around 'not so recent' bond with Shaheen Afridi

India Today  

Pakistan captan Babar Azam made it clear that his bond with Shaheen Afridi is not recent, talking up the camaraderie he shares with the star cricketer. Babar, while speaking in the press conference ahead of Pakistan's 5-match T20I series against New Zealand, addressed his relationship with Shaheen and reinstated that both players support each other in every situation. "I want …

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam is back as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, a move neither surprising nor unprecedented. Also not unexpected, though shocking, are reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board press release has quoted a Shaheen Shah Afridi statement which the fast bowler has said he didn’t make. That he was also coming into his own in ODIs was evident from the way Rizwan …

Pakistan's captaincy saga into more crisis with statement furore, PCB holds talks with Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's captaincy saga into more crisis with statement furore, PCB holds talks with Shaheen Afridi

India TV News  

The U-turn in Pakistan's ODI and T20I captaincy has seemingly resulted in more controversy and has caused a stir. The PCB sacked Shaheen Afridi from the T20I captaincy and reappointed their former skipper Babar Azam to the role in the white-ball cricket. PCB issued a press release and attributed Shaheen Afridi calling it his "duty" to back Babar in the …

It’s my duty to back captain Babar Azam, says deposed Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s my duty to back captain Babar Azam, says deposed Shaheen Afridi

The Hindu  

Pacer Shaheen Afridi, who was stripped of Pakistan’s white ball captaincy, on Sunday proclaimed his full-fledged support to Babar Azam, who was handed back the leadership role ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. Afridi led Pakistan in a solitary T20I series against New Zealand before the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to give back the T20I and ODI reins …

Shahid Afridi opposes Babar Azam's captaincy return in stern reaction to Shaheen's sacking: 'If change was necessary...'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi opposes Babar Azam's captaincy return in stern reaction to Shaheen's sacking: 'If change was necessary...'

Hindustan Times  

In a stunning move ahead of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan's star batter, Babar Azam, was reinstated as the captain of the white-ball side, taking over from fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. This decision came after Afridi led the team to a disappointing 1-4 series loss against New Zealand in January, prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee to unanimously recommend …

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan’s white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup
8 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 …

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Babar Azam replaces Afridi as Pakistan white-ball cricket captain
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam replaces Afridi as Pakistan white-ball cricket captain

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan has appointed Babar Azam as its white-ball captain and ended Shaheen Shah Afridi’s one-series stint as Twenty20 skipper. “Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said on X on Sunday. The new chairman of the PCB Mohsin …

Babar Azam still undecided as PCB wants to bring him back as captain
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam still undecided as PCB wants to bring him back as captain

The Hindu  

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has offered Babar Azam captaincy in the white ball formats but the star player has not yet made his decision, sources have claimed. "Some members of the selection committee now feel the best thing is to let Shaheen Shah Afridi continue as captain for the home T20 series against New Zealand in April and give him …

PCB offers Babar Azam white-ball captaincy, Shaheen Afridi's tenure set to end | REPORT
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PCB offers Babar Azam white-ball captaincy, Shaheen Afridi's tenure set to end | REPORT

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly offered the white-ball captaincy to former skipper Babar Azam and the new T20I skipper Shaheen Afridi is now set to see an early end to his tenure. Babar stepped down from the role of the Pakistan skipper from all three formats after the team's poor show at the ODI World Cup 2023. According to a …

Babar Azam to return as Pakistan captain? PCB eye shocking move before T20 World Cup as musical chairs continue: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam to return as Pakistan captain? PCB eye shocking move before T20 World Cup as musical chairs continue: Report

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's tradition of rotating captains has been a long-standing issue. Pakistan's Babar Azam during the 2023 World Cup The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly made a decision to reappoint Babar Azam as the captain of the T20 squad, following a recommendation from the newly formed selection committee. It is worth noting that the T20 World Cup is merely two months …

Decision on Shaheen Afridi's future as captain will be taken after national camp: PCB head Mohsin Naqvi
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Decision on Shaheen Afridi's future as captain will be taken after national camp: PCB head Mohsin Naqvi

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has indicated that a decision on Shaheen Shah Afridi's future as captain of the T20 team will be taken after the upcoming national camp in Kakul. Pakistan's T20I captain Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates with former captain Babar Azam after the wicket of New Zealand's Tim Seifert during NZ T20I series According to sources in …

'Difficulty arises when...': Rizwan reacts to management breaking his opening partnership with Babar Azam
11 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 …

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

Miandad AND Shoaib Akhtar lash out at PCB for “forcing” Babar Azam to step down from captaincy
1 year, 1 month ago

Miandad AND Shoaib Akhtar lash out at PCB for “forcing” Babar Azam to step down from captaincy

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan stalwarts Javed Miandad and Shoaib Akhtar on Saturday lashed out at the country’s cricket board for “forcing” Babar Azam to step down from captaincy and for not showing respect to the players after the World Cup debacle. Miandad, regarded as one of Pakistan’s all-time best batters, also questioned some of the decisions taken by the management committee running …

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats of cricket
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Pakistan’s Babar Azam steps down as captain after dismal Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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