PCB asked to 'put pressure and give some incentive' to Shaheen Afridi: 'Formula is clear, drop him'
3 days, 18 hours ago

PCB asked to 'put pressure and give some incentive' to Shaheen Afridi: 'Formula is clear, drop him'

Hindustan Times  

Shaheen Afridi has been struggling lately, and wickets have been hard to come by for the ace Pakistan speedster. Former Pakistan speedster Sikander Bakht feels Shaheen needs to return to domestic cricket and, hence, should be dropped from the national team. Former Pakistan pacer Sikander Bakht feels Shaheen Shah Afridi needs to be dropped from the T20I side. In the fourth T20I against New Zealand, which Pakistan lost by a mammoth 115 runs, Shaheen Afridi conceded 49 runs in his quota of four overs. 'Give pressure to Shaheen' Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif also agreed with Sikander Bakht, saying the time has come to try out new options and give Shaheen a rest.

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NZ vs PAK: Neesham's 5-for, Seifert's blitz crush Pakistan by 8 wickets in 5th T20I
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2 days, 7 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 …

Pakistan torched by Tim Seifert as New Zealand win T20 series 4-1
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2 days, 7 hours ago

Pakistan torched by Tim Seifert as New Zealand win T20 series 4-1

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand continue dominance on Pakistan’s tour with 129-run victory in T20 series finale. A destructive Tim Seifert has ensured New Zealand made short work of their 129-run target to win the final Twenty20 against Pakistan by eight wickets in Wellington and take the series 4-1. Allen compiled a bright 27 from 12 deliveries, including five fours and a six, …

PAK vs NZ: Abdul Samad saves embarrassment, but Pakistan lose 4th T20I, series
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5 days, 7 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, 2nd T20I: Tim Seifert clobbers Shaheen Afridi out of the park with four 6s in an over
1 week, 3 days ago

NZ vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Tim Seifert clobbers Shaheen Afridi out of the park with four 6s in an over

Live Mint  

Tim Siefert made Shaheen Shah Afridi look ordinary by smashing the Pakistan pacer for four sixes en route to New Zealand's commanding victory in a rain-curtailed second T20I in Dunedin on Tuesday. Chasing a below-par total at the University Oval, New Zealand started on a slower note before the openers Tim Siefert and Finn Allen started unleashing their beast modes …

Salman Ali Agha's brisk knock in vain as Pakistan fall 2-0 behind against New Zealand
1 week, 3 days ago

Salman Ali Agha's brisk knock in vain as Pakistan fall 2-0 behind against New Zealand

Firstpost  

Salman Ali Agha played a quickfire knock for Pakistan but his efforts were not enough as New Zealand secured a convincing five-wicket win to take a 2-0 lead in the T20I series. Image: PCB 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 …

Seifert, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-0 up vs Pakistan with 5-wicket win in 2nd T20I
1 week, 3 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 …

Overrated fraud: Shaheen Afridi trolled as Tim Seifert hits him for 4 sixes in an over
1 week, 3 days ago

Overrated fraud: Shaheen Afridi trolled as Tim Seifert hits him for 4 sixes in an over

India Today  

It was not a great day in the office for Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi as he was hit for 4 massive sixes by Tim Seifert during the 2nd T20I against New Zealand on Tuesday, March 18. Afridi was massively trolled by fans after the over as New Zealand took control of the run chase at Dunedin. Seifert has 7 …

"Weren't upto the mark": Pakistan skipper Salman after new-look side's loss to NZ
1 week, 5 days ago

"Weren't upto the mark": Pakistan skipper Salman after new-look side's loss to NZ

Hindustan Times  

Christchurch, : Following his side's nine-wicket loss to New Zealand in the first T20I, Pakistan's newly-appointed T20I skipper Salman Agha said that his team was not up to the mark in the match and the newer players will learn as they play more games. "Weren't upto the mark": Pakistan skipper Salman after new-look side's loss to NZ Fiery spells from …

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan crash to lowest-ever T20I total, suffer nine-wicket drubbing in Christchurch
1 week, 5 days ago

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan crash to lowest-ever T20I total, suffer nine-wicket drubbing in Christchurch

Live Mint  

Pakistan have suffered yet another setback following their league stage exit from the recently concluded Champions Trophy 2025. The Men in Green were bowled out for their lowest total in 20-over cricket during the 1st T20I against New Zealand on Sunday. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, managed just 91 runs in their 18.4 overs in the 1st innings as …

Pakistan loses first T20I against New Zealand
1 week, 5 days ago

Pakistan loses first T20I against New Zealand

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistan’s batting collapsed for less than 100 runs at Hagley Oval. Pakistan slumped to a nine-wicket loss in the first T20 international against New Zealand in Christchurch after failing to defend a meagre score of 91. New ball partner Jacob Duffy returned later in the innings to sweep …

'Such cheap mentality': Yograj Singh burns Shaheen Afridi in Virat Kohli accusation, Abrar Ahmed in brutal rant
1 month ago

'Such cheap mentality': Yograj Singh burns Shaheen Afridi in Virat Kohli accusation, Abrar Ahmed in brutal rant

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan days after their loss against India in the Group A match in Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. Yograj criticised Abrar Ahmed for his send-off to Shubman Gill and accused fast bowler Shaheen Afridi of deliberately bowling wides to Virat Kohli to deny the India star a century. …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

IND vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi castles Rohit Sharma with a searing yorker in Dubai; watch video
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi castles Rohit Sharma with a searing yorker in Dubai; watch video

Firstpost  

Skipper Rohit Sharma was off to a fiery start in India’s chase of the 242-run target set by Pakistan, racing to 20 with the help of three fours and a six, when he was castled by a searing yorker from left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi. Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after getting castled by Shaheen Shah Afridi in …

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 …

Watch: Shaheen Afridi gives 2021 vibes with deadly yorker to dismiss Rohit Sharma
1 month ago

Watch: Shaheen Afridi gives 2021 vibes with deadly yorker to dismiss Rohit Sharma

India Today  

Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled an absolute peach of a delivery to dismiss Rohit Sharma in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday, February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy Updates Shaheen bowled a fast in-swinging yorker and Rohit had no clue about it. Champions Trophy Full Coverage But just when …

Shaheen Shah Afridi turns up intensity in training ahead of India vs Pakistan, Rohit and Virat better be prepared
1 month ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi turns up intensity in training ahead of India vs Pakistan, Rohit and Virat better be prepared

Hindustan Times  

Hosts Pakistan began their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on the worst possible note, crashing to a defeat against New Zealand in the opener. Meanwhile, the hosts are bottom of the standings in Group A. Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi bowls a delivery during a practice session. Ahead of the upcoming blockbuster showdown, ICC shared a video of the Pakistan pacers turning up …

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 …

Champions Trophy, PAK vs NZ: Hapless Pakistan's title defence off to woeful start at home
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy, PAK vs NZ: Hapless Pakistan's title defence off to woeful start at home

India Today  

Pakistan got their campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 off to the worst possible start as they were hammered by New Zealand by 60 runs in the opening match of the tournament on Wednesday, February 19 at National Stadium, Karachi. PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights New Zealand seamers’ persistence finally reaped the rewards as William O'Rourke managed …

Shahid Afridi ‘tempted’ to come out of retirement after Rohit Sharma makes it rain sixes in Cuttack: Gavaskar’s gem
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi ‘tempted’ to come out of retirement after Rohit Sharma makes it rain sixes in Cuttack: Gavaskar’s gem

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma started his innings on an emphatic note in the second ODI against England and pipped West Indies batting legend Chris Gayle in an elite tally. Gavaskar taunts Shahid Afridi with retirement u-turn dig as Rohit Sharma closes-in gap in massive tally He continued his six-hitting momentum and smashed England for a couple more before the floodlight failure stopped …

Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win
3 months, 1 week ago

Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win

India TV News  

Pakistan achieved their third consecutive ODI series victory, away from home as Mohammad Rizwan and Co handed South Africa a colossal loss in the second of the three-match series and hence took a 2-0 unassailable lead on Thursday, December 19 with a game to go. Pakistan led by Kamran Ghulam's positive intent late on the back of fifties from Rizwan …

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes first Pakistan pacer to pick 100 wickets in all formats
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes first Pakistan pacer to pick 100 wickets in all formats

Deccan Chronicle  

Star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi created history after he picked three wickets in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban to become the only Pakistan bowler to pick 100 wickets in all three formats. Additionally, he became the youngest pacer in the world to do the feat and only the third from Pakistan to pick 100 T20I wickets. However, …

Shaheen Afridi Outshines PAK Bowling Legends Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis For THIS Record
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi Outshines PAK Bowling Legends Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis For THIS Record

ABP News  

Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s ace speedster, made history as he became the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets across all three formats of international cricket. ALSO ON ABP Live | ICC Reprimand Star Windies Pacer For Abusing Umpire During WI Vs BAN 1st ODI Shaheen also became the third Pakistani bowler to achieve 100 T20I wickets, joining Haris Rauf and …

Shaheen surpasses Shahid Afridi to enter elite club of Pakistan bowlers in T20Is
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shaheen surpasses Shahid Afridi to enter elite club of Pakistan bowlers in T20Is

India TV News  

Shaheen Shah Afridi surpassed his father-in-law to join an exclusive list of Pakistan bowlers on Tuesday as he claimed a three-wicket haul against South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series at Kingsmead in Durban. Shaheen has completed 100 T20I wickets for Pakistan and is only the third player to do so. Before the start of the game, …

Shaheen Afridi scripts history by becoming first Pakistan bowler to take 100 wickets in each format
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi scripts history by becoming first Pakistan bowler to take 100 wickets in each format

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : Ace seamer Shaheen Afridi etched his name in the history book by becoming Pakistan's first bowler to take 100 wickets in each format of international cricket. Shaheen Afridi scripts history by becoming first Pakistan bowler to take 100 wickets in each format In the first innings of the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban here on Tuesday …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Rest costs Shaheen Afridi number 1 ranking in ODI cricket, 3 Indians in top 10
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4 months ago

Rest costs Shaheen Afridi number 1 ranking in ODI cricket, 3 Indians in top 10

India TV News  

Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has lost his No.1 position in the ODI bowlers rankings in a couple of weeks after being rested for the ongoing Zimbabwe tour. The visitors have sent a second-string squad led by Mohammad Rizwan to Zimbabwe to test their bench strength but this has led to Shaheen losing rating points and that has benefited Afghanistan …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25: Shahbaz smashes ton as Bengal beats defending champion Punjab by four wickets
4 months ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25: Shahbaz smashes ton as Bengal beats defending champion Punjab by four wickets

The Hindu  

Shahbaz Ahmed’s unbeaten century stole the limelight from Mohammed Shami’s much anticipated white-ball return, leading Bengal to a four-wicket win against defending champion Punjab in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy’s first round of the group ‘A’ fixture at Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Saturday. Shahbaz had the sparse crowd on its feet as he smacked a counter-attacking 100 off 49 balls …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Shah Afridi for 2nd test against Bangladesh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan drops Shaheen Shah Afridi for 2nd test against Bangladesh

Associated Press  

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Embattled Pakistan dropped rusty fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi for leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed against Bangladesh to try and level the two-test series from Friday. “We certainly want to see Shaheen at his very best, because we know we’ve got a lot of cricket in all formats.” Afridi looked rusty in his first test in eight months and …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for second Test against Bangladesh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for second Test against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

After facing criticism for heavy defeat in the series-opener, Pakistan on Thursday dropped left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the must-win second Test against Bangladesh. READ | Buchanan tips Australia to beat India in Border Gavaskar Trophy “Everything aside including allowances for weather and breaks, we need to be better to get through overs better.” Pakistan were fined 30 …

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash

India TV News  

Pakistan are in a must-win situation having gone negative in the ongoing two-match Test series against Bangladesh and they have dropped their spearhead pace bowler Shaheen Afridi for the second match in Rawalpindi, starting Friday, August 30. Pakistan announced their 12 for the second and final match of the Test series and Shaheen, the former vice-captain, was nowhere to be …

PAK vs BAN: No Paternity Break For Shaheeh Shah Afridi, Pacer Becomes Father Amid Ongoing Test
7 months ago

PAK vs BAN: No Paternity Break For Shaheeh Shah Afridi, Pacer Becomes Father Amid Ongoing Test

ABP News  

Shaheen Afridi's Baby Boy: Shaheen Shah Afridi and wife Ansha Afridi have been blessed with a baby boy, and the Pakistan pacer was not present during the birth of his child, as he is currently on duty in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh. During the Day 4 of the first Test match against Bangladesh, Shaheen Shah Afridi managed to …

PAK vs IRE, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan beats Ireland to finish campaign with win
9 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs IRE, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan beats Ireland to finish campaign with win

The Hindu  

Former champions Pakistan beat Ireland by three wickets to register a consolation win over Ireland in their inconsequential T20 World Cup match at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday. Pakistan and Ireland have already been eliminated from the tournament with India and debutants USA progressing to the Super Eight from Group A. Left-arm …

PAK vs IRE: Shaheen Afridi takes two wickets in first over, registers fourth such instance of T20 World Cup 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs IRE: Shaheen Afridi takes two wickets in first over, registers fourth such instance of T20 World Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi rocked Ireland early by dismissing Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker in the first over of the match during their Group A match in Lauderhill on Sunday. Trumpelmann had nabbed Oman’s Kashyap Prajapati and skipper Aqib Ilyas in the first over and reduced the batting side to three for two. Farooqi accounted for Uganda’s Ronak Patel and …

T20 World Cup, Ireland vs Pakistan: Fantasy 11 prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
9 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup, Ireland vs Pakistan: Fantasy 11 prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan and Ireland are both out of the 2024 T20 World Cup and will clash in an inconsequential match at Lauderhill on Sunday. Last 5 MATCHES PAKISTAN - ALLLW IRELAND – AWWLL *A- Match abandoned Likely playing XIs Ireland likely XI Batters: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector Allrounders: Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker …

PCB chief sought 'major surgery' of Pakistan team but ex-captain wants board 'sacked' after horror show in T20 World Cup
9 months, 1 week ago

PCB chief sought 'major surgery' of Pakistan team but ex-captain wants board 'sacked' after horror show in T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi called for "a major surgery" on the Pakistan cricket team after they lost to India in the T20 World Cup 2024. Babar Azam and Haris Rauf of Pakistan interact “It seemed initially that a minor surgery would suffice but following the extremely poor performance against India, it is clear that a major surgery is …

Shahid Afridi blasts Babar for 'not supporting Shaheen...': 'Even selectors said he doesn't know how to do captaincy'
9 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 …

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan chase down 107 vs Canada to stay alive with 7-wicket win
9 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan chase down 107 vs Canada to stay alive with 7-wicket win

India Today  

Mohammad Rizwan scored a fantastic fifty to guide Pakistan to a campaign-saving seven-wicket win over Canada in the T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York on Tuesday. Johnson, who scored his sixth international fifty, showcased his aggressive style from the outset, hitting consecutive boundaries off Shaheen Shah Afridi's first two deliveries. Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Rizwan inspire a win …

T20 World Cup 2024: Kirsten admits poor decision making after India prevails over Pakistan in New York
9 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Kirsten admits poor decision making after India prevails over Pakistan in New York

The Hindu  

Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group ‘A’ T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the defeat. IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan falters as India wins …

Following loss to India, Pakistan coach Kirsten admits team took excessive pressure during run-chase
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Following loss to India, Pakistan coach Kirsten admits team took excessive pressure during run-chase

Hindustan Times  

New York, : Following his side's six-run loss to India in their ICC T20 World Cup match, Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten admitted that the team put more pressure on themselves than they should have had and it was fun having a low-scoring thriller being played out in a format that is mostly about fours and sixes. Following loss to …

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan falters as India wins battle of attrition
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan falters as India wins battle of attrition

The Hindu  

The Group ‘A’ ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan turned out to be a battle of attrition. Rishabh Pant received three lives, courtesy two dropped catches by Usman Khan and one by Iftikhar Ahmed. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR/ The Hindu Rohit Sharma played the flick with elan, sending left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi over deep …

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

Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja slams Pakistan pacers for performance against Ireland in 2nd T20I
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja slams Pakistan pacers for performance against Ireland in 2nd T20I

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja slammed Men in Green bowlers on Monday for their performance in the second T20I against Ireland despite their comprehensive win. Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja slams Pakistan pacers for performance against Ireland in 2nd T20I Pakistan's frontline speedsters, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi combined to give …

Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed hopeful of series turnaround after Ireland pulled off upset in 1st T20I
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed hopeful of series turnaround after Ireland pulled off upset in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Dublin, : Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed is hopeful that the Men in Green can turnaround the deficit to clinch the T20I series against Ireland. Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed hopeful of series turnaround after Ireland pulled off upset in 1st T20I Pakistan were rattled after Azam Khan and Shadab Khan walked back to the dressing room with ducks. This is part …

Ireland stuns Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland stuns Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Pakistan was handed a sobering reality check ahead of next month’s 20-over World Cup, following its first-ever loss on Friday in a T20 International to Ireland in Dublin. Skipper Babar Azam made 57 and opener Saim Ayub contributed 45 but it was not really a flying start as Pakistan reached the 100-mark in the 13th over. I think 190 would …

Azam and Afridi help Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series
11 months ago

Azam and Afridi help Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series

Hindustan Times  

Skipper Babar Azam hit a solid half century while spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed four wickets as Pakistan overcame New Zealand by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Saturday. Azam and Afridi help Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series Azam's 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Zaman's 33-ball 43 took Pakistan to 178-5 in …

Afridi and spinners help Pakistan level T20 series against spirited New Zealand
11 months ago

Afridi and spinners help Pakistan level T20 series against spirited New Zealand

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Shaheen Shah Afridi’s 4-30 led Pakistan to a series-leveling nine-run win over a spirited New Zealand in their fifth and final Twenty20 on Saturday. Batting allrounder Josh Clarkson looked like getting New Zealand a stunning series win but his last two partners ran themselves out trying to feed him the strike. Pakistan rode captain Babar Azam’s 69 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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