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

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

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam returned for all three formats but Shaheen Shah Afridi did not find a place in the Test squad for the South Africa tour as Pakistan men’s selection committee announced the teams for the T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests, scheduled from 10 December to 7 January. Our focus in ODIs is to continue building momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy, while the T20I series provides a platform to blend experience with emerging talent.” Pakistan squads for South Africa tour Pakistan Test squad: Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha. Pakistan ODI squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan. Pakistan T20I squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan.

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NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz hits Pakistan's fastest T20I hundred in record run chase
5 days, 7 hours ago

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

India Today  

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

Salman Ali Agha takes dig at Babar-Rizwan after record chase against New Zealand
5 days, 7 hours ago

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

India Today  

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

'There's perception that Pakistan has best seamers. No': England's World Cup winner crushes Shaheen, Haris, Naseem myth
1 week, 3 days ago

'There's perception that Pakistan has best seamers. No': England's World Cup winner crushes Shaheen, Haris, Naseem myth

Hindustan Times  

Moeen Ali has cast doubt over the widely-held perception that Pakistan possesses one of the best fast-bowling trio in world cricket. The former England all-rounder believes that while Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah are talented, they do not rank among the absolute best in the game today. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah during Champions Trophy …

CSK star Sameer Rizvi to lead Rest of India vs Punjab in U23 Irani Cup
2 weeks, 4 days ago

CSK star Sameer Rizvi to lead Rest of India vs Punjab in U23 Irani Cup

The Hindu  

Young IPL star Sameer Rizvi will lead the U-23 Rest of India side against Col CK Nayudu champion Punjab in a first-of-its-kind youth ‘Irani Cup’ at Mohali from March 9-12. The Irani Cup is an annual one-off match between Ranji Trophy champions and Rest of India squad which comprises the first-class season’s top performers across teams. According to sources, Rizvi …

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan's T20I squad after dismal show at Champions Trophy 2025
3 weeks ago

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan's T20I squad after dismal show at Champions Trophy 2025

Firstpost  

Pakistan Cricket Board has dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam from the T20 squad for the New Zealand series, naming Salman Ali Agha as skipper. Image: Reuters Islamabad: Pakistan dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for the T20 series against New Zealand and rewarded several domestic performers for the five-match series starting on March 16. T20 squad: Salman …

Pakistan drops Babar and Rizwan for five T20s against New Zealand
3 weeks ago

Pakistan drops Babar and Rizwan for five T20s against New Zealand

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for the T20 series against New Zealand and rewarded several domestic performers for the five-match series starting on March 16. Batters Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz along with fast bowler Mohammad Ali are the three uncapped players in the T20 squad. ___ T20 squad: Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Abbas …

Pakistan announces Salman Agha as T20I captain for New Zealand tour, Rizwan to continue as ODI skipper
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3 weeks ago

Pakistan announces Salman Agha as T20I captain for New Zealand tour, Rizwan to continue as ODI skipper

The Hindu  

Salman Ali Agha was named Pakistan’s new T20I captain on Tuesday after the national selection committee decided to axe Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the New Zealand series. Following Pakistan’s abysmal performance in the Champions Trophy, the Aaqib Javed-led selection committee decided to pick a young T20I squad, keeping in mind two major upcoming tournaments, the ACC Men’s T20 …

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour

India Today  

Pakistan have left out Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for Pakistan’s T20I leg of their white-ball tour of New Zealand. As per a PCB statement, Pakistan chose Shadab and Salman for the captaincy roles with an eye on two major upcoming tournaments - the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in September 2025, and the Men’s T20 …

Rizwan, Babar dropped from Pakistan squad for T20 series in New Zealand
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rizwan, Babar dropped from Pakistan squad for T20 series in New Zealand

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan drop former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20 revamp, but latter holds on to ODI captaincy. Pakistan have dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for the T20 series against New Zealand and rewarded several domestic performers for the five-match series starting on March 16. “We need to play fearless and aggressive cricket in the T20 format …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

ABP News  

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign got off to a disastrous start as they suffered a crushing 60-run defeat against New Zealand in the tournament opener at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on February 19. Pakistan’s batting woes were highlighted by Babar Azam’s struggles in their defeat to New Zealand. Opening alongside Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam struggled …

Haris Rauf returns, new role for Babar Azam in Rizwan's team: Pakistan's likely XI vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Haris Rauf returns, new role for Babar Azam in Rizwan's team: Pakistan's likely XI vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan and New Zealand share an interesting relationship in ODIs. Pakistan's Haris Rauf celebrates with his captain Mohammad Rizwan No team has played more ODIs in Pakistan than New Zealand since the start of 2019. In the last two editions of the ODI World Cup, New Zealand pipped Pakistan to steal the semi-final spot, and in both those events, Pakistan …

Babar Azam not in form? Pakistan captain backs star batter with interesting take
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam not in form? Pakistan captain backs star batter with interesting take

India Today  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan jumped to the defence of Babar Azam, refusing to agree that the star batter is going through a lean patch in international cricket. Speaking on the eve of the ODI tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi, Rizwan said Babar has been weighed down by pressure due to "extreme expectations" stemming from his own success. While …

Haris Rauf injury: Pakistan board issues crucial update ahead of Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Haris Rauf injury: Pakistan board issues crucial update ahead of Champions Trophy

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has allayed fears of pacer Haris Rauf missing the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 as he is expected to make a full recovery from the muscle sprain he sustained during the first match of the tri-series against New Zealand. "Following MRI and X-ray scans, it has been confirmed that Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf sustained a muscular …

Champions Trophy 2025: Wasim Akram cites India’s example as he lashes out at PCB over Pakistan’s squad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Wasim Akram cites India’s example as he lashes out at PCB over Pakistan’s squad

Firstpost  

Wasim Akram has raised concerns about Pakistan’s squad selections for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, criticizing key choices and player performances. Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has expressed his concerns about the squad selected by the Pakistan Cricket Board for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Wasim Akram expresses disappointment with Pakistan’s squad However, Wasim Akram was particularly …

Only one specialist spinner in Pakistan's 15-member squad for Champions Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Only one specialist spinner in Pakistan's 15-member squad for Champions Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: Pakistan selectors on Friday sprung a surprise by including just one specialist spinner and picking nine batsmen in their 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month. Abrar Ahmed, 26, the only specialist spinner in the squad captained by Mohammad Rizwan, has played four ODIs taking 10 wickets with a best of 4/33. The selectors have recalled all-rounders …

Only one specialist spinner in Pakistan's 15-member squad for Champions Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Only one specialist spinner in Pakistan's 15-member squad for Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, Pakistan selectors on Friday sprung a surprise by including just one specialist spinner and picking nine batsmen in their 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month. HT Image Abrar Ahmed, 26, the only specialist spinner in the squad captained by Mohammad Rizwan, has played four ODIs taking 10 wickets with a best of 4/33. The selectors have …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No Saim Ayub as Pakistan announces squad for title-defence
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No Saim Ayub as Pakistan announces squad for title-defence

The Hindu  

Defending champion, on Friday, announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Mohammad Rizwan set to led the team as it starts its title defence against New Zealand next month. A major absentee in the squad, however was young opener Saim Ayub, who has been turning heads in the Test series against South Africa, scoring two centuries …

Pakistan name squad for Champions Trophy: Babar Azam poised for new role; Fakhar Zaman returns, no Saim Ayub
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan name squad for Champions Trophy: Babar Azam poised for new role; Fakhar Zaman returns, no Saim Ayub

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday named the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, which will be played in Pakistan and the UAE. The same squad will also feature in the tri-nation ODI series, featuring New Zealand and South Africa in Lahore and Karachi, in the lead-up to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 'Babar might open in Champions Trophy' …

Champions Trophy: No Saim Ayub as Mohammed Rizwan to lead Pakistan's 15-man squad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: No Saim Ayub as Mohammed Rizwan to lead Pakistan's 15-man squad

India Today  

Young in-form opener Saim Ayub missed out after failing to recover as Pakistan announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19 in Karachi. The Pakistan opener had hit his maiden ODI hundred to help his side beat India by 180 runs and win their first ICC Champions Trophy title. Pakistan will field the …

Arshdeep Singh pips Pakistan’s Babar Azam, Australia’s Travis Head to be named as ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year
2 months ago

Arshdeep Singh pips Pakistan’s Babar Azam, Australia’s Travis Head to be named as ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

Live Mint  

Arshdeep Singh, a Left-arm pacer who played a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, was on Saturday named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024. One of the crucial fast bowlers in the shortest format for India in the past few years, Arshdeep Singh showcased his class in both powerplay and death overs during the T20 …

Arshdeep Singh becomes ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, pips challenge from Travis Head, Babar Azam
Top News
2 months ago

Arshdeep Singh becomes ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, pips challenge from Travis Head, Babar Azam

India TV News  

Arshdeep Singh has been crowned as the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year after producing a spectacular year in the shortest format. Arshdeep pipped the challenge from Travis Head, Babar Azam and Sikandar Raza to take the honour. Arshdeep was by far India's leading wicket-taker of the Year as he made 36 scalps in 18 matches with Ravi Bishnoi …

‘Match mode on’: Mohammed Shami’s Instagram post goes viral as Agarkar prepares to name India squad today
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Match mode on’: Mohammed Shami’s Instagram post goes viral as Agarkar prepares to name India squad today

Live Mint  

After almost a year away from cricket, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is all set to make a comeback in Indian colours in the upcoming 5-match T20I series against England starting this month. The veteran player last played a match for India around 14 months back during the ODI World Cup 2023 and will be seen playing international cricket for the …

Afghanistan announces Champions Trophy squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead; Mujeeb Ur Rahman left out
2 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan announces Champions Trophy squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead; Mujeeb Ur Rahman left out

The Hindu  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board, on Sunday, announced that Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the national side in its maiden ICC Men’s Champions Trophy campaign which is scheduled to begin on February 19. The bowling unit is strengthened by the presence of star tweaker Rashid Khan alongside all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi. The squad also includes Sediqullah Atal, who recently …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No place for Shakib Al Hasan as Bangladesh announce 15-member squad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No place for Shakib Al Hasan as Bangladesh announce 15-member squad

Live Mint  

Shakib Al Hasan was omitted from the Bangladesh squad as they announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy starting next month. Notably, Shakib's omission came after the star all-rounder failed his second bowling assessment test which was conducted in Chennai last month. The fast bowling department will be spearheaded by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman while Mehidy Hasan …

Pakistan make 7 changes for West Indies Tests after 2-0 loss vs South Africa
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan make 7 changes for West Indies Tests after 2-0 loss vs South Africa

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against West Indies on Saturday, January 11. The squad features seven changes from their last Test series against South Africa which Pakistan lost by 0-2. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Shaheen Afridi continues to be missing Wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah, who split his right-hand webbing during the …

SA vs Pak, 2nd Test: Babar Azam-Shan Masood’s 200-run partnership steady Pakistan in follow-on at Cape Town
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SA vs Pak, 2nd Test: Babar Azam-Shan Masood’s 200-run partnership steady Pakistan in follow-on at Cape Town

Live Mint  

Almost a week after ending his runs drought by scoring a half-century while playing against South Africa on DAY 3 of the first Test at Centurion, Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam on Sunday scored another half-century in the second Test in 73 balls. Azam's half-century came as Pakistan chased 616 runs put up by South Africa at Cape Town's Newlands. …

'How has Babar made it?': Fans baffled with Bumrah's absence in T20I Player of the Year nominees; Arshdeep only Indian
Trending News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'How has Babar made it?': Fans baffled with Bumrah's absence in T20I Player of the Year nominees; Arshdeep only Indian

Hindustan Times  

The ICC announced the nominations for the T20I Men’s Cricketer of the Year for 2024 a shortlist of four which had some surprising inclusions as well as omissions. In a year where India had unprecedented success in T20 international matches, losing only two matches all year and winning the World Cup in memorable fashion in the USA and the West …

Only 1 Indian in ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer Of The Year nomination: no, it’s not Jaspreet Bumrah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Only 1 Indian in ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer Of The Year nomination: no, it’s not Jaspreet Bumrah

Live Mint  

ICC has recently revealed its four-nominee shortlist for Men's T20I Cricketer Of The Year Award and only one Indian has made the cut. Arshdeep Singh, who played a key role in India's victory at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, has been nominated for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award. The seamer has filled the much-needed role …

Arshdeep Singh joins Sikandar Raza, Babar Azam, Travis Head as nominees for ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year
Trending News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Arshdeep Singh joins Sikandar Raza, Babar Azam, Travis Head as nominees for ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : Arshdeep Singh who starred in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph joins Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, Pakistan's Babar Azam and Australia's Travis Head as nominees for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, according to the ICC. Arshdeep Singh joins Sikandar Raza, Babar Azam, Travis Head as nominees for ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year Arshdeep …

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam on Saturday notched up his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first match of the Two-test series against South Africa in Centurion. Babar Azam scored fifty against South Africa in the first Test. Babar Azam was recently dropped from Pakistan's Test squad after scoring just 30 and 5 against England in the first match …

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test against South Africa
3 months ago

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test against South Africa

India TV News  

Babar Azam found a place in Pakistan's playing eleven for the first Test match against South Africa starting on December 26 in Centurion. Apart from Babar's return, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas replaced the spin trio of Sajid Khan, Noman Ali and Zahid Mahmood in Pakistan's playing XI. Pakistan playing XI for 1st Test against South Africa Shan …

SA vs PAK: Pakistan name playing XI for 1st Test, veteran pacer returns after 3 years
3 months ago

SA vs PAK: Pakistan name playing XI for 1st Test, veteran pacer returns after 3 years

India Today  

Pakistan have included 34-year-old fast bowler Mohammad Abbas in their playing XI for the opening Test against South Africa, starting December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Pakistan have left out Abdullah Shafique, who made 132 runs in the Test series against England at home last October. The speedster had sustained an injury on the left side of his …

'Shaheen himself requested not to be named in Test squad. Told chief selector...': PCB source opens can of worms
3 months ago

'Shaheen himself requested not to be named in Test squad. Told chief selector...': PCB source opens can of worms

Hindustan Times  

Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa. Shaheen Shah Afridi himself requested to not be named in the Test squad for the upcoming series against South Africa. "The truth is Shaheen himself requested he not be considered for Test matches until the Champions Trophy is over," news agency …

Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series
3 months, 1 week ago

Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Star Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to play his first Test match since March 2021 as the Afghanistan Cricket Board on Monday announced the squad for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo. Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series Rashid hasn't played red-ball cricket for his country since he took …

Babar Azam surpasses Universe Boss Chris Gayle to achieve mind-boggling T20 record
3 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam surpasses Universe Boss Chris Gayle to achieve mind-boggling T20 record

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam might have failed to get going in the second T20I of the three-match series against South Africa, but he did manage to make a remarkable T20 record his own. During his 20-ball 31, Babar surpassed ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle to become the fastest player to go past 11,000 T20 runs. Pakistan's Babar Azam plays a shot …

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

All change as South Africa turn to Pakistan white-ball series
3 months, 2 weeks ago

All change as South Africa turn to Pakistan white-ball series

Hindustan Times  

While South Africa's Test team were on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players were in Pretoria preparing for a Twenty20 series against Pakistan. It is the first of six white-ball matches - three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals - to be played by Pakistan before they meet South Africa in two Test matches. …

ZIM vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in low-scoring thriller, avoid series whitewash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

ZIM vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in low-scoring thriller, avoid series whitewash

India TV News  

Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win to stun Pakistan in the third and last T20I match in Bulawayo on Thursday. Pakistan's top three batters Sahibzada Farhan, Omair Yousuf and Usman Khan failed to reach the double-digit score with Blessing Muzarabani clinching two wickets in the first spell for Zimbabwe. Unlike Pakistan, Zimbabwe were off to a flying start with …

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 …

PCB Announce Squad For South Africa Tour; 'Multan Test Hero' Shockingly Misses Out
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PCB Announce Squad For South Africa Tour; 'Multan Test Hero' Shockingly Misses Out

ABP News  

Pakistan's Tour Of South Africa 2024: Pakistan Cricket Board have officially announced the Pakistan squad of all formats for their upcoming tour of South Africa on Wednesday, December 4, as the side eyes intense preparation for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and a place in World Test Championship Final 2025. Pakistan Squads For South Africa Tour: Tests: Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, …

Pakistan recalls fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after 3 years for test matches in South Africa
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan recalls fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after 3 years for test matches in South Africa

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan recalled fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after three years for test matches in South Africa while Shaheen Shah Afridi will play only white-ball cricket on the tour. ___ Squads: Tests: Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

ZIM vs PAK Highlights, 2nd T20I: Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to take 2-0 series lead
3 months, 3 weeks ago

ZIM vs PAK Highlights, 2nd T20I: Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to take 2-0 series lead

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the second T20I between Zimbabwe and Pakistan played at the Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I Scorecard PLAYING XIs Pakistan - Omair Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem. Zimbabwe - Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, …

Zubaid Akbari receives maiden call-up as Afghanistan announce ODI, T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zubaid Akbari receives maiden call-up as Afghanistan announce ODI, T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Young left-hand batter Zubaid Akbari received maiden call-up as the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Zubaid Akbari receives maiden call-up as Afghanistan announce ODI, T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour Darwish Rasooli returned to the T20I side following an impressive domestic season, having led Afghanistan to …

Babar Azam and other seniors slated for comeback for South Africa tour
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam and other seniors slated for comeback for South Africa tour

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, Senior players Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are in line to make a comeback to the national One-day squad for the South Africa tour. Babar Azam and other seniors slated for comeback for South Africa tour The Pakistani selectors are expected to announce the squads for the three ODIs, three T20 Internationals and two …

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