Wasim Akram exposes everything wrong with Pakistan cricket in fiery rant: 'Enough is enough'
1 month ago

Wasim Akram exposes everything wrong with Pakistan cricket in fiery rant: 'Enough is enough'

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Wasim Akram did not hold back in his scathing criticism of Pakistan cricket team, selectors and board, addressing issues ranging from poor team selection to mismanagement. Wasim Akram calls for drastic changes to Pakistan team Reacting after Pakistan’s loss to India on the DP World Dressing Room show, Akram said the time has come to drop some of the established stars from the white-ball team and invest in young layers who are “fearless”. The shocking stat is that among 14 teams including Oman and USA who have played ODI cricket this year, Pakistan’s blowing average is second worst among these teams.” The 1992 World Cup winner, Akram, also revealed that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi had asked the selectors to reassess the squad before the Champions Trophy 2025 began but they stuck to the current lot who have been below par. These guys met for one hour and came out with the same squad.” Wasim Akram slams Pakistan captain Rizwan Akram didn’t spare Pakistan captain Rizwan as well, slamming him for failing to read home conditions and pick players accordingly.

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Pakistan Cricket Board blames Jay Shah-led ICC for Champions Trophy presentation snub in first official statement
2 days, 7 hours ago

Pakistan Cricket Board blames Jay Shah-led ICC for Champions Trophy presentation snub in first official statement

Live Mint  

Pakistan Cricket Board has finally revealed the reason why there was no representative from the host country at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony. PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmad has blamed 'mismanagement' by the ICC, saying he was the representative of the Pakistan board but wasn't called on stage to present the awards. We had asked for an …

'He gets 60 lakh per month... stop his central contract': Mohammad Rizwan accused of ‘insulting PCB’
1 week, 1 day ago

'He gets 60 lakh per month... stop his central contract': Mohammad Rizwan accused of ‘insulting PCB’

Hindustan Times  

There is no end to drama and controversies regarding Pakistan cricket. According to reports in Pakistani media, ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan opted to play club cricket rather than participate in the National T20 Cup, which is organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Former Pakistan pacer Sikander Bakht has also jumped on the bandwagon, asking PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to be …

'Common in Pakistan to criticise, people wait to see us lose': Haris Rauf fires back at critics after defeat to NZ
1 week, 1 day ago

'Common in Pakistan to criticise, people wait to see us lose': Haris Rauf fires back at critics after defeat to NZ

Hindustan Times  

The situation for the Pakistan cricket team continues to deteriorate. The Salman Ali Agha-led side lost the second T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand by five wickets, and the visitors are now staring at another series loss. Haris Rauf fired back at critics, saying people back in Pakistan are waiting to see the team lose. Haris Rauf, who …

Pakistan cricket 'will continue to fall further': Inzamam-ul-Haq makes bleak prediction, laments 'too many changes'
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1 week, 1 day 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 …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board suffers loss of over ₹700 crore after spending ₹869 crore - Report
1 week, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board suffers loss of over ₹700 crore after spending ₹869 crore - Report

Live Mint  

Pakistan hosted the first global cricket tournament in the last 29 years, the Champions Trophy, from 19 February to 9 March amid much enthusiasm. The Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending ₹869 crore to play just one completed home game during the tournament, reported The Telegraph. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan cricket team played …

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect
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1 week, 2 days ago

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect

Hindustan Times  

Champions Trophy 2025 was the first global cricket tournament held in Pakistan in the last 29 years, marking a significant moment in the sport's history in the country. However, it was nothing short of a financial and logistical failure as the Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending INR 869 crore for playing just one completed …

Pakistan media accuses BCCI, Team India of misusing power: 'India making a mockery of international tournaments'
1 week, 3 days ago

Pakistan media accuses BCCI, Team India of misusing power: 'India making a mockery of international tournaments'

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Pakistan media reports have questioned the ‘growing influence’ of BCCI and Team India on ICC’s decisions after the Men in Blue won the Champions Trophy 2025. Image: AP Jay Shah’s elevation to the chairman’s post in the International Cricket Council and Team India’s victory in the recently-concluded Champions Trophy 2025 have supposedly set alarm bells ringing in Pakistan’s cricket fraternity. …

Wasim Akram's 1999 World Cup final blunder criticised by former teammates Sohail, Ahmed: 'What he did that day...'
1 week, 5 days ago

Wasim Akram's 1999 World Cup final blunder criticised by former teammates Sohail, Ahmed: 'What he did that day...'

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Wasim Akram is facing renewed criticism as viral videos of Aamer Sohail and Ijaz Ahmed have resurfaced, questioning his controversial 1999 World Cup final decisions. Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler and former captain Wasim Akram has once again found himself in the firing line, as resurfaced videos featuring former teammates Aamer Sohail and Ijaz Ahmed has gone viral, reigniting criticism over …

'Pakistan cricket is a jungle, its own worst enemy': Mickey Arthur loves Gillespie-Aaqib drama as feud out in public
2 weeks 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 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 …

'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi slams team selection post-Champions Trophy disaster
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'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi slams team selection post-Champions Trophy disaster

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Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi slammed the team’s selection for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, their first assignment after the embarrassing first-round exit from the ICC Champions Trophy. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi with the winner's trophy during the Champions Trophy Group B match between England and South Africa in Karachi. AP Legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi described …

Pakistan official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal
2 weeks ago

Pakistan official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal

India Today  

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal said that no representative from their country deserved to be in the presentation ceremony during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. No one from the Pakistan Cricket Board was present on the podium during the prize distribution ceremony after the final despite them being the hosts of the tournament, which left many surprised. …

Wasim Akram name-drops IPL as he praises BCCI for India's success; Vaughan marvels at Men in Blue's bench strength
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Wasim Akram name-drops IPL as he praises BCCI for India's success; Vaughan marvels at Men in Blue's bench strength

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Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram highlighted the impact of the IPL while praising the BCCI for India’s cricketing dominance. Images: Dressing Room show/Michael Vaughan on X Cricket legend Wasim Akram has credited the Board of Control for Cricket in India for Team India’s recent success in white-ball tournaments, praising the stability of the Indian cricket board and its efficiency. Wasim, …

‘Don’t want to give attention, woh meri zindagi se…': Akram's cracking response to Hafeez trashing PAK's 90s greats
2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Don’t want to give attention, woh meri zindagi se…': Akram's cracking response to Hafeez trashing PAK's 90s greats

Hindustan Times  

While India enjoyed a Champions Trophy success with their four-wicket victory over New Zealand, the tournament hosts Pakistan had a torrid time as they finished bottom of their group and failed to qualify through to the semifinals. There have also been snipes and barbs traded back and forth between former players, with former captain Mohammed Hafeez’s comments regarding players from …

Wasim Akram and Co laud Rohit Sharma's fearless leadership after India's Champions Trophy win: 'In the last four years...'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Wasim Akram and Co laud Rohit Sharma's fearless leadership after India's Champions Trophy win: 'In the last four years...'

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India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory on Sunday reinforced Rohit Sharma’s fearless approach and leadership. India’s emphatic victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has not only added another feather to their cap but also reinforced Rohit Sharma’s stature as a leader and fearless batter. The Indian skipper’s aggressive intent at the top of the order coupled with his shrewd …

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’

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Pakistan has been one of the top countries to play cricket for many cricketers. As a result, India played all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai despite Pakistan being the tournament hosts. Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja felt, India's victory would have been more sweeter had they won the final in Lahore. For the unknown, the Champions Trophy 2025 …

Wasim Akram shocked, PCB furious as ICC brutally ignores Pakistan in Champions Trophy ceremony
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Wasim Akram shocked, PCB furious as ICC brutally ignores Pakistan in Champions Trophy ceremony

Hindustan Times  

Contrary to the reaction from Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar, who questioned the absence of a Pakistan Cricket Board representative during the Champions Trophy presentation ceremony, the PCB did send an official for the closing ceremony in Dubai, but was brutally ignored by the ICC, leaving the Pakistani board furious. Wasim Akram shocked at no PCB representative during Champions Trophy closing …

'Gavaskar should control his tongue. He fled Sharjah to avoid playing against Pakistan': Inzamam insults India legend
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Gavaskar should control his tongue. He fled Sharjah to avoid playing against Pakistan': Inzamam insults India legend

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan great Inzamam-ul-Haq launched a scathing attack on Sunil Gavaskar, reacting strongly to the Indian legend's statement that Pakistan can't even beat India's B team. After India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Champions Trophy two Sundays ago, Gavaskar highlighted the huge gulf that has emerged between the standard of cricket played by the two nations, with the Men …

Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar question Pakistan’s absence at Champions Trophy final presentation: ‘It looked odd'
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar question Pakistan’s absence at Champions Trophy final presentation: ‘It looked odd'

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Former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have questioned the absence of a Pakistan official during the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony. Pakistan cricket greats Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar were taken aback by the absence of a Pakistan official at the Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Wasim, Shoaib question …

Shoaib Akhtar Questions Absence Of PCB Officials At Champions Trophy Final Trophy Presentation: WATCH
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar Questions Absence Of PCB Officials At Champions Trophy Final Trophy Presentation: WATCH

ABP News  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar expressed surprise and disappointment over the absence of any Pakistan Cricket Board representative during the trophy presentation ceremony following India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final win at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. In a video uploaded on his official X, Akhtar expressed disappointment over the absence of any Pakistan Cricket Board representative during …

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’

Live Mint  

India won the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand at Dubai by 4 wickets. After the match, Indian players were given their customary winners medal and Champions Trophy white coats at the presentation ceremony by ICC officials. Soon after the match, former Pakistan player Shoabi Akhtar pointed out this anomaly in a video posted on X, saying, "India has …

No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony
2 weeks, 2 days ago

No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony

India Today  

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment over the absence of a Pakistan representative at the Champions Trophy presentation ceremony on Sunday in Dubai. Akhtar stated that a representative from the Pakistan Cricket Board should have been present to hand over the trophy to India, who defeated New Zealand in a thrilling final. Speaking in a video on X, …

Wasim Akram, Ajay Jadeja send warning to Team India ahead of Champions Trophy final: 'It won't easy for India'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Wasim Akram, Ajay Jadeja send warning to Team India ahead of Champions Trophy final: 'It won't easy for India'

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Ahead of the mega Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand, former cricketers Wasim Akram and Ajay Jadeja have cautioned the Men in Blue against underestimating their opponents. Check out what Akram and Jadeja said about India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final. The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final will be played between India and New Zealand at the …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

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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 …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match

Live Mint  

India and Pakistan are among the oldest and the greatest rivalries in world cricket bringing in passions and fervour from both sides of the border. While Pakistan cricket is going through a bit of crisis, the clash against India in the league stages still remained in the news for various reasons including Virat Kohli's roaring century, Shreyas's Iyer's half century …

Bear with the bullies: Is criticism of India fair or case of sour grapes?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bear with the bullies: Is criticism of India fair or case of sour grapes?

India Today  

The Champions Trophy, returning after an eight-year hiatus, has generated more headlines off the field than on it. We have better things to focus on.” Gavaskar pointed out that India’s contribution to world cricket is unparalleled, particularly in financial terms. The revived Champions Trophy was specifically designed to capitalise on rivalries like India vs Pakistan and Australia vs England -- …

Mohammad Hafeez slams Pakistan's golden '90s generation in front of Shoaib Akhtar: 'They left nothing in terms of legacy'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mohammad Hafeez slams Pakistan's golden '90s generation in front of Shoaib Akhtar: 'They left nothing in terms of legacy'

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Besides criticising that generation for the lack of major trophies, Mohammad Hafeez also said the constant in-fighting in that team was hardly ideal for Pakistani cricket and also left a bad taste in the mouth for cricketers and fans alike. Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez speaks on the 'OutSide Edge Live' show alongside pace legend Shoaib Akhtar and ex-Pakistan captains …

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's sharp retort at insinuations that his team has been handed an "undeniable advantage" of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, has been labelled as "cringeworthy arrogance" in a brutal assessment by a South African media report. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir Due to geopolitical reasons, India did not travel to Pakistan for the …

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?

India Today  

The Champions Trophy 2025 is officially out of Pakistan. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage However, that did not turn out to be true, as Pakistan crashed out of the tournament without winning a single game. They were renovating all three of their venues, a massive task undertaken by the Pakistan Cricket Board ahead of the tournament. They got it in writing …

’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final
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3 weeks ago

’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final

Live Mint  

The skipper Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team defeated Steve Smith-led Australia by four wickets in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. Poetic justice?” According to the hybrid formula agreed by Pakistan and ICC, the final will now be played in Dubai instead of the Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan's Lahore. Here are some social media memes: …

Wasim, Waqar and Jadeja share playful banter while hailing Team India, Kohli and Rohit: 'They should rub it in'
3 weeks ago

Wasim, Waqar and Jadeja share playful banter while hailing Team India, Kohli and Rohit: 'They should rub it in'

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Former Pakistan pacers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, along with India’s Ajay Jadeja, engaged in a lighthearted exchange while praising Team India for reaching Champions Trophy 2025 final. Virat Kohli’s sensational 84 on a difficult wicket, Mohammed Shami’s three-wicket haul and Rohit Sharma’s astute captaincy helped Team India make easy work of stubborn Aussies. Akram: ‘India must be proud of …

Pakistan legends react: Play India in bilateral series across formats, other boards must not send players to IPL
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan legends react: Play India in bilateral series across formats, other boards must not send players to IPL

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, From Saqlain Mushtaq challenging India to a bilateral series across formats to Inzamam ul Haq calling on cricket boards to stop sending their players to IPL, the reaction of former Pakistan stars, after the national team's early exit from Champions Trophy, has bordered on the ridiculous to real disappointment and hurt. Pakistan legends react: Play India in bilateral series …

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

Wasim Akram explains why he isn't willing to coach Pakistan: 'You guys disrespect them, I cannot tolerate it’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wasim Akram explains why he isn't willing to coach Pakistan: 'You guys disrespect them, I cannot tolerate it’

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Wasim Akram cited the example of fellow pace legend and long-time teammate Waqar Younis and how he was treated during his stints as head coach. AFP Wasim Akram has defended his harsh criticism of the current Pakistan team led by Mohammad Rizwan and for refusing to take up a coaching role with the side, citing the example of fellow pace …

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem

Firstpost  

The PCB had spent a fortune to renovate the three Pakistani venues for the ICC Champions Trophy, and the board as well as fans would have got their money’s worth had the Mohammad Rizwan-led home team reached the knockout stage at the very least. Hosts and defending champions Pakistan ended up playing just one match on home soil in the …

Wasim Akram reveals why he doesn’t want to coach Pakistan after CT 2025 exit: ‘Aap log badtameezi… ’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Wasim Akram reveals why he doesn’t want to coach Pakistan after CT 2025 exit: ‘Aap log badtameezi… ’

Live Mint  

A day after former India's star cricketer Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh offered to coach Pakistan and rebuild the struggling team within a year following the Men in Green's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 debacle, Pakistan's former skipper and ace pacer Wasim Akram opened up on why he doesn't want to coach the national side. Responding sharply to the criticism on …

Rizwan 'looked lost' against India, wasn't 'blabbering at all': Pakistan captain's odd behavior shift irks legend
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rizwan 'looked lost' against India, wasn't 'blabbering at all': Pakistan captain's odd behavior shift irks legend

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan endured a disappointing campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025, bowing out of their home tournament without a win on the board. Mohammad Rizwan's men faced a 60-run defeat in their opening match against New Zealand, and failed to make a comeback against arch-rivals India in another one-sided contest. Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Rohit …

Wasim Akram responds to Yograj Singh's criticism: Available free for Pakistan cricket
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Wasim Akram responds to Yograj Singh's criticism: Available free for Pakistan cricket

India Today  

Pakistan great Wasim Akram has responded to criticism regarding the apparent reluctance of legendary players to take up coaching and mentoring roles with the Pakistan cricket team. His comments come days after former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh slammed former Pakistan players like Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram for 'making money' through commentary gigs instead of stepping onto the field to …

Pakistan performance review at Champions Trophy: Another ICC event, another dull, dull Pakistan show
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan performance review at Champions Trophy: Another ICC event, another dull, dull Pakistan show

The Hindu  

Pakistan had already crashed out of the Champions Trophy following consecutive defeats against New Zealand and India, but hundreds of fans braved the inclement Rawalpindi weather to come and support the beleaguered national team. Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed took responsibility for Pakistan’s poor form in the Champions Trophy. | Photo Credit: FAROOQ NAEEM/AFP Though head coach Javed took responsibility …

Memes, jokes flood social media after PAK vs BAN match gets called off due to rain, ’Congratulations ICC’
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Memes, jokes flood social media after PAK vs BAN match gets called off due to rain, ’Congratulations ICC’

Live Mint  

With the rains continue to drench the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and the match between Pakistan vs Bangladesh was finally abandoned, fans have started slamming PCB for Rawalpindi's worst drainage system. Here's how the fans reacted: One wrote, “Pakistan hosted an ICC event after 29 years, played only 1 game at home, one …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan finish bottom after Bangladesh match washed out
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan finish bottom after Bangladesh match washed out

Deccan Chronicle  

Rawalpindi: Pakistan's last Champions Trophy group match with Bangladesh on Thursday was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Rawalpindi because of rain, ensuring the host country's title defence ended with a wet whimper. Pakistan, who won the 50-over tournament in 2017, lost to New Zealand and arch-rivals India to finish bottom of the four sides in Group A. Pakistan's …

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan

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Pakistan had lost openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, both of whom were integral members of the team’s ideal ODI combination, to injury. Captain Mohammad Rizwan, however, insisted that the injuries weren’t meant to be an excuse, and admitted the hosts and defending champions underperformed in the Champions Trophy. Mohammad Rizwan's first ICC event as Pakistan captain ended on a …

Rizwan bans non-Muslims from entering players’ rooms: Imam-ul-Haq’s comment goes viral ahead of PAK vs BAN match
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rizwan bans non-Muslims from entering players’ rooms: Imam-ul-Haq’s comment goes viral ahead of PAK vs BAN match

Live Mint  

Ahead of Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a clip of Imam-ul-Haq speaking about skipper Mohammad Rizwan has gone viral. In the video clip, which is from a December 2024 interview, Imam is asked on The Ultra Edge Podcast by Cricwick to choose a “leader” from his team. A social media user shared the clip …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK end campaign winless as BAN game washed out
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK end campaign winless as BAN game washed out

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: For the second time in the tournament, a match was abandoned without the toss, incidentally, both being in Rawalpindi. Their hopes of ending the tournament on a high with a first win in the 2025 edition were dashed due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi as Pakistan, and Bangladesh, finished their campaigns winless …

'Coach abuses, scolds, beats up players...': Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed denies strict action in Champions Trophy horror
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Coach abuses, scolds, beats up players...': Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed denies strict action in Champions Trophy horror

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's interim head coach, Aaqib Javed, denied "scolding" the team's batters for their lack of intent in the Champions Trophy 2025 matches against New Zealand and India. Aaqib Javed addresses the press before Bangladesh vs Pakistan match Javed said he is not a believer in the culture of scolding and abusing the players. When pressed about Pakistan's scoring rate that …

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit

India Today  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said that his team is not looking for excuses after their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Hopefully, we can work on it when we play against New Zealand next and, hopefully we can improve there," said Rizwan in the post-match press conference. Pakistan to tour New Zealand next Rizwan also spoke about some …

Lowest point in cricket: Pakistan fans fume after winless Champions Trophy campaign
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lowest point in cricket: Pakistan fans fume after winless Champions Trophy campaign

India Today  

Pakistan fans lashed out at their cricket team after they finished their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign without a win on Thursday, February 27 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. As a result, both Pakistan and Bangladesh finished their campaign in the Champions Trophy without a win as they were beaten by New Zealand and India respectively. Source: @Cric_nizz X account Champions …

Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan and Bangladesh’s final group-stage match is washed out in Rawalpindi as both sides exit the Champions Trophy. Both teams were already eliminated from semifinal contention after losing to India and New Zealand, and the washout was a disappointing last tournament appearance for both, especially Pakistan, the hosts and defending champions. New Zealand, who beat Pakistan by 60 runs in …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream

Al Jazeera  

Who: Pakistan vs Bangladesh What: ICC Champions Trophy Group A match When: Thursday, February 27 at 2pm Where: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream. Pakistan’s hurting players will be motivated by pride in their dead rubber against Bangladesh, head coach Aaqib Javed said, after the hosts were dumped out of the Champions …

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed breaks silence after loss against India and Champions Trophy exit
1 month ago

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed breaks silence after loss against India and Champions Trophy exit

Firstpost  

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed has finally issued a statement after the team’s early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed has broken his silence following the team’s disappointing exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Javed addressed Pakistan’s back-to-back defeats in the group stage, particularly the crucial six-wicket loss against arch-rivals India, which sealed their …

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