'What was he drinking before speaking such nonsense?': Harbhajan goes ballistic at Inzamam over 'conversion' claim
1 year, 4 months ago

'What was he drinking before speaking such nonsense?': Harbhajan goes ballistic at Inzamam over 'conversion' claim

Hindustan Times  

Over the past few weeks, former Indian cricketers, including Virender Sehwag and Irfan Pathan, overtly criticized the Pakistan team's performance in the ODI World Cup. However, while the criticism – albeit controversial – was confined to Pakistan's performances on the field, an old video featuring Inzamam-ul-Haq triggered outrage in India on Tuesday, leading Harbhajan Singh to post a strongly-worded tweet against the former Pakistan captain. ': Harbhajan Rips Inzamam For 'Conversion To Islam' Claims In the video, Inzamam claimed that Harbhajan was among the Indian cricketers who used to attend preaching of Maulana Tariq Jameel, known for reading namaz with the Pakistan cricket team. I am a proud Indian and proud Sikh.yeh Bakwaas log kuch bi bakte hai Harbhajan had been on multiple tours of Pakistan with the Indian team, and remains on friendly terms with the side's former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar as well.

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

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

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy was supposed to be Pakistan’s moment of redemption. The result was a virtual knockout blow to Pakistan, with Rizwan needing other results to go in his favour, and then soon their elimination was confirmed, a true shocker for the home side’s fans. PAK legend destroys Mohammad Rizwan Speaking to Sports Tak, former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad …

Inzamam-ul-Haq asks for performance review after India vs Pakistan cricket match, gets trolled by social media users
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Inzamam-ul-Haq asks for performance review after India vs Pakistan cricket match, gets trolled by social media users

Live Mint  

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq expressed dismay at defending champions Pakistan following its dismal performance against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Jahan thoda sa pressure padta hai, bilkul khatam ho jaate hain,” Pakistan’s highest run-scorer ever in ODI cricket says in the video. Many believed Imam did not have a future in ODI cricket, but he made a comeback …

Watch: Wasim Akram's hilarious take on Babar Azam's slow knock vs New Zealand
1 month ago

Watch: Wasim Akram's hilarious take on Babar Azam's slow knock vs New Zealand

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram masked his disappointment with a touch of banter after star batter Babar Azam’s sluggish innings contributed to Pakistan’s defeat in their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. Akram narrated a humorous fictional story while reflecting on Babar’s unusually slow knock, which cost Pakistan the match in front of a …

Harbhajan Singh can't control laughter over Babar Azam vs Brian Lara query, angers PAK fans with 'arrogant' act
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Skipper Babar Azam has been facing backlash from all corners after Pakistan's 2024 T20 World Cup campaign ended early in the group stage. Babar has been under the scanners for Pakistan's below-par show under his captaincy in the last two white-ball ICC events. Harbhajan Singh bursts into laughter on bizarre comparison Several former Pakistan cricketers didn't shy away from bashing …

T20 World Cup: Trouble at top continue for Pakistan
9 months ago

T20 World Cup: Trouble at top continue for Pakistan

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: ".we did not lose this because of one person. The frustration of Pakistan captain Babar Azam was visible in his voice on Sunday afternoon in Lauderhill, Florida. After all, it was the third question about his captaincy since the 15-minute-long post-match press conference began after Pakistan's last T20 World Cup game. As much as there have been questions about …

World Cup 2023: 'Qudrat Ka Nizam' doesn't come to rescue as Pakistan miss out on semis yet again
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup 2023: 'Qudrat Ka Nizam' doesn't come to rescue as Pakistan miss out on semis yet again

Firstpost  

Pakistan once again were left praying for divine intervention rather than make their own destiny and failed to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the fifth time in the last six editions Pakistan had a mixed run in one-dayers heading into the tournament. Here’s a detailed look at what went wrong with Pakistan’s World Cup campaign along with the few …

‘If I was in place of Babar…’: Ramiz dodges question on Azam's future as captain, slams PAK media's ‘negative role’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘If I was in place of Babar…’: Ramiz dodges question on Azam's future as captain, slams PAK media's ‘negative role’

Hindustan Times  

Despite assembling a formidable unit, Babar Azam-led Pakistan had a disappointing run in the ongoing men's World Cup, which ended with a 93-run defeat against England on Saturday. Pakistan captain Babar Azam and former Pakistani cricketer Ramiz Raja in a conversation during a practice session ahead of their match against England in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, at …

'Pakistan ki khaas baat hai' - Virender Sehwag takes another sly dig at Pakistan after New Zealand's win over
1 year, 4 months ago

'Pakistan ki khaas baat hai' - Virender Sehwag takes another sly dig at Pakistan after New Zealand's win over

India TV News  

Pakistan's hopes for World Cup 2023 semifinal qualification were shattered as New Zealand registered a big win against Sri Lanka on Thursday, November 10. New Zealand all but sealed a place in the semifinal to join India, South Africa and Australia, and ended Pakistan's wait to reach the semis since 2011. He added that the Sri Lankan team 'played like …

Kolkata crowd cheers for Babar Azam during PAK vs BAN game. His reaction is unmissable | WATCH
1 year, 4 months ago

Kolkata crowd cheers for Babar Azam during PAK vs BAN game. His reaction is unmissable | WATCH

India TV News  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is certainly a popular figure back home but at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, he experienced a massive fan following during the World Cup 2023 matches against Bangladesh. For the unversed, Pakistan finally arrested their four-match losing streak to beat their opponents by seven wickets chasing down 205 runs without much fuss. This is when the …

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi clash in dressing room after Pakistan's exit from Asia Cup: Reports
1 year, 6 months ago

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi clash in dressing room after Pakistan's exit from Asia Cup: Reports

India TV News  

Pakistani cricket team suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Sri Lanka in their last Super 4 match which also ended their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on September 14. After a heavy 228-run defeat against India, Babar Azam-led side failed to defend 252 runs against Sri Lanka with the latter recording a two-wicket win to reach the final of the tournament at …

Watch: Babar Azam shuts audacious 'aapse captaincy chhini jayegi…' question with savage reply after thrilling draw vs NZ
2 years, 2 months ago

Watch: Babar Azam shuts audacious 'aapse captaincy chhini jayegi…' question with savage reply after thrilling draw vs NZ

Hindustan Times  

A brave century by Sarfaraz Ahmed helped Pakistan end the second Test in a draw on day 5, posting 304 for nine with New Zealand one wicket away and the hosts 15 short of their 319 target in Karachi on Friday. With the first Test also ending in a draw, the pressure has increased on under-fire captain Babar Azam for …

'Pehle Pakistan, baki sab baad me': Babar Azam responds to criticism on his role as Test captain after England whitewash
2 years, 3 months ago

'Pehle Pakistan, baki sab baad me': Babar Azam responds to criticism on his role as Test captain after England whitewash

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan on Tuesday hit an all-time low as they lost by eight wickets in Karachi to suffer a humiliating whitewash on home soil, a first of its kind for the team. This was also the first time ever in Test cricket that Pakistan have lost four consecutive matches in a row. Pakistan captain Babar Azam On Tuesday, the fourth day …

Babar Azam backed to produce ‘something very special’ for Pakistan in World Cup semi-final
2 years, 4 months ago

Babar Azam backed to produce ‘something very special’ for Pakistan in World Cup semi-final

The Independent  

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Cricketer Venkatesh Prasad gets abused after he jokes how 'bhagwa' helped Pakistan reach semi-finals
2 years, 4 months ago

Cricketer Venkatesh Prasad gets abused after he jokes how 'bhagwa' helped Pakistan reach semi-finals

Op India  

Venkatesh Prasad, a former Indian national team cricketer, is being chastised on Twitter for making a joke stating that ‘Bhagwa’ helped Pakistan reach the ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals. “So Bhagwa has helped Pakistan reach the semis,” Prasad posted on Twitter after Netherlands beat South Africa paving way for Pakistan to reach the semis. Bringing religion into sports 🤮@venkateshprasad & …

Zimbabwe Players Drink Indian Beer After Sealing Epic T20 World Cup Win Over Pakistan
2 years, 4 months ago

Zimbabwe Players Drink Indian Beer After Sealing Epic T20 World Cup Win Over Pakistan

News 18  

Zimbabwe’s 1-run victory over Pakistan at the T20 World Cup saw many unlikely debates rage on social media: for instance, the whole ‘fake’ Mr Bean controversy had both the Zimbabwean President and the Pakistani Prime Minister pitching in. It was shared by Zimbabwe cricketer Ryan Burl on Twitter, who wrote, “Can’t believe what just happened.” Bira responded, tweeting, “Historic win, …

Pakistan Twitter Had an Epic Meltdown After Shock Defeat to Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan Twitter Had an Epic Meltdown After Shock Defeat to Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup

News 18  

Pakistan fans were in for a rude shock after Zimbabwe produced one of the biggest upsets in this year’s T20 World Cup when they defeated Babar Azam’s men by just 1 run in Perth on Thursday. Pakistan Netherlands ko hara ke kaheen upset na kerde— nma October 27, 2022 Pakistan's bowling is well suited to Australia, batting to UAE and …

Rameez bhai we face too much criticism: PCB chief reveals Pakistan captain Babar Azam's grievance
2 years, 5 months ago

Rameez bhai we face too much criticism: PCB chief reveals Pakistan captain Babar Azam's grievance

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja revealed Pakistan men's cricket team captain Babar Azam's grievance over the national side facing too much criticism from fans and experts. The Pakistan team has been receiving harsh criticism from analysts and fans despite reaching the Asia Cup 2022 finals and giving England a good fight in the last T20I series at home, which …

'They should not embarrass themselves': Pakistan legend's fiery warning to Babar Azam, Ramiz Raja ahead of T20 World Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

'They should not embarrass themselves': Pakistan legend's fiery warning to Babar Azam, Ramiz Raja ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

With the T20 World Cup set to begin in October this year, many fans and experts have been left wondering if the Pakistan cricket team can pose a strong challenge for the trophy in Australia. The Babar Azam-led side were in resurgent form during the T20 World Cup last year and lost to eventual winners Australia in the semi-finals. A …

‘India lost in Asia Cup because Kohli, Rohit, Rahul were…’: Former Pakistan cricketer highlights ‘problem’ with top 3
2 years, 6 months ago

‘India lost in Asia Cup because Kohli, Rohit, Rahul were…’: Former Pakistan cricketer highlights ‘problem’ with top 3

Hindustan Times  

Less than a month out from the T20 World Cup in Australia, almost all teams have already have set their squads for the big ICC tournament next month. The two series hold plenty of significance ahead of the T20 World Cup, and former Pakistan cricketer Bazid Khan, in an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, set the tone for the two …

‘Nothing remained same after this handshake’: Twitter pokes fun at Babar after golden duck, draws comparison with Kohli
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Nothing remained same after this handshake’: Twitter pokes fun at Babar after golden duck, draws comparison with Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam's poor form in the Asia Cup continued to haunt the Pakistan skipper in the Super 4 encounter against Afghanistan. Babar Azam greets Virat Kohli ahead of Asia Cup Soon after his dismissal, many fans took to Twitter and drew comparisons between Babar and Virat Kohli, who too is going through a rough patch. After a sedate opening over, …

Imran Khan leads praise after Pakistan’s T20 World Cup loss
3 years, 4 months ago

Imran Khan leads praise after Pakistan’s T20 World Cup loss

The Hindu  

Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan offered consolation after Babar Azam’s high-flying side suffered an exit from the Twenty20 World Cup with a heart-breaking defeat to Australia in the semifinals. “To Babar Azam and the team: I know exactly how all of you are feeling right now because I have faced similar disappointments on the cricket field,” Khan, a former Pakistan …

T20 World Cup: Imran Khan lauds Pakistan for run to semi-final, 'Should be proud of quality of your cricket'
3 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup: Imran Khan lauds Pakistan for run to semi-final, 'Should be proud of quality of your cricket'

India Today  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan lauded the men's cricket team for their performance in the T20 World Cup after their defeat to Australia in the semi-final of the tournament on Thursday. — Imran Khan November 11, 2021 Pakistan were the only team to have won all their Super 12 games going into the semi-final. But we gave them too much …

Bold, unflinching Pakistan at its marauding best in the T20 World Cup
3 years, 4 months ago

Bold, unflinching Pakistan at its marauding best in the T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s hat-trick of wins in the ongoing ICC Twenty20 World Cup means it is close to sealing its spot in the semifinals. 2 T20I team has a highlights reel of mesmerising bowling spells and whirling moments of brilliance with the bat, including Shaheen Shah Afridi’s fiery new-ball assault against India in which he claimed both openers and Asif Ali’s unbeaten …

Pakistani journalist brings in Sikh religion to insult Harbhajan Singh
3 years, 4 months ago

Pakistani journalist brings in Sikh religion to insult Harbhajan Singh

Op India  

Former Indian cricketer Harbajan Singh has released a YouTube video on his official channel to put an end to his ugly Twitter banter with Pakistani player Mohammad Amir. Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said 🤣 https://t.co/XqSnWhg9t3 pic.twitter.com/4IuWpPOpF1 — Harbhajan Turbanator October 26, 2021 Taking the juvenile banter further, Amir …

Waqar Younis apologises for 'genuine mistake' in 'namaz in front of Hindus' comment
3 years, 4 months ago

Waqar Younis apologises for 'genuine mistake' in 'namaz in front of Hindus' comment

Firstpost  

Younis’ comment on Mohammad Rizwan offering namaz during the drinks break in the India-Pakistan game on Sunday had not gone down well with people in the cricket world. Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis on Wednesday apologised for his ’namaz’ comment which were criticised following Pakistan’s game against India in the T20 World Cup. #apologies 🙏🏻 — Waqar Younis October 26, …

'Thank You, 2020': Pakistani Twitter Had a Ball During India's Humiliating Collapse Against Australia
4 years, 3 months ago

'Thank You, 2020': Pakistani Twitter Had a Ball During India's Humiliating Collapse Against Australia

News 18  

The banter and rivalry between Indian and Pakistani cricket fans on social media go a long way but India’s abject surrender to Australia at the Adelaide Oval on day three of the first Test was celebrated by our neighbours like never before. Saturday saw scenes of absolute massacre after Team India collapsed like a house of cards as none of …

A Pakistan fan was abusing us and we couldn't react: Vijay Shankar reveals ridiculous incident from 2019 WC
4 years, 8 months ago

A Pakistan fan was abusing us and we couldn't react: Vijay Shankar reveals ridiculous incident from 2019 WC

India TV News  

India all-rounder Vijay Shankar opened up on his incident of India vs Pakistan clash in cricket. Shankar, who was part of India's squad during 2019 World Cup, revealed that a Pakistan fan abused him and other teammates before the clash, when they were out for a coffee. In conversation with Bharat Army in their podcast, Shankar also said that the …

Don't use bad words: Mohammad Amir pleads with Pakistan fans after India defeat
5 years, 9 months ago

Don't use bad words: Mohammad Amir pleads with Pakistan fans after India defeat

India Today  

Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Amir has urged cricket fans not to use abusive language when criticising the players for their horror show against India in the much-anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match on Sunday in Manchester. Pakistan players, including captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, have been facing severe backlash from fans back in the cricket-crazy country after they lost the big-ticket …

World Cup Social Pavilion: Bharat Army's new chant for Vijay Shankar, Sarfaraz Ahmed ditching his PM's advice and more
5 years, 9 months ago

World Cup Social Pavilion: Bharat Army's new chant for Vijay Shankar, Sarfaraz Ahmed ditching his PM's advice and more

Firstpost  

Social media was buzzing with tweets, comments and Instagram posts before, during and after the marquee India vs Pakistan clash, here’s a look at who made the most noise Long before the battle lines were drawn, our very own Bharat Army welcomed the India vs Pakistan match with aplomb. Our insider @PathakRidhima was part of the festivities.#TeamIndia #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/pKiBdMYyTQ — …

Crash! Boom! Bang!
5 years, 10 months ago

Crash! Boom! Bang!

Deccan Chronicle  

Over 219 pages, the former Pakistan captain talks of talent, trickery, triumph, treason, truce in Pakistan cricket and then plays much across the line in an attempt to analyse Indian politics, only to get beaten — the cricketing term. In fact, on the ‘terrible’ day when the Sri Lankan cricket team bus was attacked by ‘armed gunmen’ in Lahore he …

Virender Sehwag trolls Pakistan players on their new look
6 years, 6 months ago

Virender Sehwag trolls Pakistan players on their new look

India TV News  

Just before the epic clash of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2018, former player Virender Sehwag viciously took a dig at Pakistan players on Twitter. He started playing mind games with Pakistan players and take a sly dig after some of them joined the ‘Break the Beard’ Challenge which was initially started by Indian players. Sehwag took to Twitter …

On This Day: Pakistan’s finest hour
6 years, 11 months ago

On This Day: Pakistan’s finest hour

The Hindu  

They were on the ground, not down and out, but to kiss the soil in their hour of triumph, to thank Allah for his beneficence. "Don't worry about the extras, just get them," was Imran's strategy for Akram and who better than this gifted left-arm seamer of awesome variety to bowl at any part of an innings against any batsman? …

Reactions of Pakistani cricket fans who were eagerly praying for the second “MAUKA” in India vs SA match
10 years, 1 month ago

Reactions of Pakistani cricket fans who were eagerly praying for the second “MAUKA” in India vs SA match

Op India  

When the India vs South Africa match started, people in Pakistan were ready with their 20 years old cracker packets and lots of hopes: Allah jee please India haar jae. — Omer February 22, 2015 Sadly, the Indian batting team gave them some serious disappointments: #IndvsSA dkh kr ronaa aa rha ha :” February 22, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Kohli ko khush …

On this day: Imran Khan-led Pakistan overcomes England to seal World Cup
33 years ago

On this day: Imran Khan-led Pakistan overcomes England to seal World Cup

The Hindu  

They were on the ground, not down and out, but to kiss the soil in their hour of triumph, to thank Allah for his beneficence. Read: On this day: Rain and England end South Africa's dream run Throughout the World Cup he had been bowling all over the place, wides and no balls being an annoying part of his performance. …

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