Watch: Virat Kohli up next as Haris Rauf ticks off 'bucket list' wicket in big PSL clash
2 years ago

Watch: Virat Kohli up next as Haris Rauf ticks off 'bucket list' wicket in big PSL clash

Hindustan Times  

Haris Rauf added two wickets to his tally for the season in the 2023 Pakistan Super League on Tuesday. In what turned out to be a high scoring match, Peshawar were all out for 207 runs despite Rauf's efforts and Shaheen Afridi taking four wickets. Rauf and Kohli had an entertaining battle in the 2022 T20 World Cup His first wicket of the match was the all-important scalp of Peshawar captain Babar Azam. Rauf had said earlier that Babar's wicket is among those he wishes to take in his "bucket list" and this also includes former India captain Virat Kohli. Kohli was in dominant form against Rauf during last year's T20 World Cup, where India won by four wickets.

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Virat Kohli Eyes Babar Azam’s T20 Record In IPL 2025
3 days, 12 hours ago

Virat Kohli Eyes Babar Azam’s T20 Record In IPL 2025

ABP News  

Indian superstar cricketer Virat Kohli is set to don the colour red as Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play their first match of the Indian Premier League 2025 season on March 22 against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Virat Kohli, who has been a stalwart for India across all formats for more than a decade, will have the opportunity to …

Rohit Sharma Climbs ICC ODI Rankings Following CT 2025 Win, Virat Kohli Drops Down
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1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma Climbs ICC ODI Rankings Following CT 2025 Win, Virat Kohli Drops Down

ABP News  

India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory reflected in the latest ICC ODI Rankings, with skipper Rohit Sharma climbing two spots to reclaim his place among the top batters. Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s impactful 83-ball 76 in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand has helped him climb a couple of spots to third in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings. Pakistan’s …

Virat Kohli turns Rohit Sharma’s captain in Champions Trophy 2025 final, India get rewarded in next over: Watch video
2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli turns Rohit Sharma’s captain in Champions Trophy 2025 final, India get rewarded in next over: Watch video

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli turned his captaincy hat on during the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai, the video of which went viral on social media. Earlier, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. New Zealand made one change, bringing in Nathan Smith for …

Pakistan drops Babar and Rizwan for five T20s against New Zealand
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour
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2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

‘Virat knew he had to step up after AUS tour’: Bangar credits Kohli's PAK demolition to secret technical changes
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Virat knew he had to step up after AUS tour’: Bangar credits Kohli's PAK demolition to secret technical changes

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli was in resurgent form as India defeated Pakistan in their Group A Champions Trophy 2025 fixture, in Dubai recently. India's Virat Kohli wears his helmet to bat in the nets. Kohli got his 51st ODI ton, and he also became the third player to surpass 14,000 runs in the format. Sanjay Bangar reveals Virat Kohli's secret technical changes …

World No. 1 Shubman Gill extends gap with Babar Azam, Virat Kohli returns to top-five after century against Pakistan
3 weeks, 4 days ago

World No. 1 Shubman Gill extends gap with Babar Azam, Virat Kohli returns to top-five after century against Pakistan

Firstpost  

Shubman Gill has strengthened his position as the No. 1 ranked ODI batter in the latest ICC rankings update, widening the gap between himself and Pakistan’s Babar Azam. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has returned to the top five after his crucial century against Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, who smashed an unbeaten 100 against Pakistan …

Virat Kohli’s hundred during IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 clash takes India batter to new heights; check details
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli’s hundred during IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 clash takes India batter to new heights; check details

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 a couple of days ago at the Dubai Cricket Stadium helped him scale new heights in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters, as per the latest update released on Wednesday. It was Virat Kohli's 82nd ton, which made him the only batter in the world to score a …

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'

Firstpost  

Shoaib Akhtar was deeply disappointed with Pakistan’s loss to India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back in his criticism of Pakistan cricket team, Image: PTV Sports Shoaib Akhtar has called Babar Azam a “fraud” as the Pakistan batter continues to struggle for form, with his latest failure coming against arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy …

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'

Firstpost  

Shoaib Akhtar was deeply disappointed with Pakistan’s loss to India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back in his criticism of Pakistan cricket team, Image: PTV Sports Shoaib Akhtar has called Babar Azam a “fraud” as the Pakistan batter continues to struggle for form, with his latest failure coming against arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy …

Jos Buttler takes a dig at India for only playing in Dubai: It's a unique tournament
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Jos Buttler takes a dig at India for only playing in Dubai: It's a unique tournament

India Today  

England captain Jos Buttler has taken a sly dig at India’s advantage in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, who’re playing all of their matches at the same venue in the tournament. After denying to travel to the host country, Pakistan, India are playing all of their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, where the pitches are …

Shoaib Akhtar shuts down Babar Azam-Virat Kohli comparison post India Vs Pak match: ’Kaunsa talent?’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar shuts down Babar Azam-Virat Kohli comparison post India Vs Pak match: ’Kaunsa talent?’

Live Mint  

With Rohit Sharma's 'Men in Blue' defeated Mohammed Rizwan's 'Men in Green' by six wickets during the Group A match of the high-adrenaline filled India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar didn't mince his words and slammed the Pakistan batters for not living up to expectations. Akhtar even slammed the …

'Kaunsa talent, kiss cheez ka?': Shoaib Akhtar blasts Babar Azam, Rizwan's comparisons with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Kaunsa talent, kiss cheez ka?': Shoaib Akhtar blasts Babar Azam, Rizwan's comparisons with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Shoaib Akhtar didn't mince his words and slammed the Pakistan batters for not living up to the hype in the crucial matches on the big stages. India's Virat Kohli shares a warm hug with Pakistan's Babar Azam after Team India's win in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025- Group A match against Pakistan, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The former pacer …

Rohit Sharma cheers for Virat Kohli’s century, encourages him to hit BIG SHOT in thrilling IND vs PAK match
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma cheers for Virat Kohli’s century, encourages him to hit BIG SHOT in thrilling IND vs PAK match

Live Mint  

Star India batter Virat Kohli gave the world another reminder of his greatness in white-ball cricket with his enthalling performance against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy group stage match played in Dubai on February 23. Watch viral video here Social media reactions on the viral video One user wrote, “Bhaii ne bola karne ka to matlab karne kaa” …

Virat Kohli’s century, Shubman Gill’s dismissal, to Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-wicket haul: Top 6 moments from IND vs PAK match
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli’s century, Shubman Gill’s dismissal, to Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-wicket haul: Top 6 moments from IND vs PAK match

Live Mint  

India vs Pakistan match: India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in a one-sided match during the Champions Trophy group stage clash in Dubai on February 23. Virat Kohli's remarkable century Star India batter Virat Kohli gave the world another reminder of his greatness in white-ball cricket and never-ending hunger for runs as he overcame a patchy run of form to …

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma Reflects On Win Vs Pakistan, Applauds 'Team Effort'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma Reflects On Win Vs Pakistan, Applauds 'Team Effort'

ABP News  

IND Vs PAK: India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener, and skipper Rohit Sharma is extremely delighted with his side's win. The 'Hitman' has appreciated 'team effort' behind India's memorable win, and laid praise on the spin trio of Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav & Ravindra Jadeja. We knew that it will get slightly better …

'The greatest chase-master': Internet erupts in celebration as King Kohli and Co crush Pakistan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'The greatest chase-master': Internet erupts in celebration as King Kohli and Co crush Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli played a match-winning knock, guiding India to a six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan. Virat Kohli’s century led India to a win over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In achieving this feat, Kohli also became only the third batter in the history of one-day international cricket to …

Hardik Pandya joins Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar in elite Indian all-round list after stellar outing vs Pakistan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hardik Pandya joins Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar in elite Indian all-round list after stellar outing vs Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya provided a terrific contribution to India’s bowling innings, taking two wickets including the crucial opening scalp of Babar Azam to begin the wicket-taking for his team. Dubai, Feb 23 : India's Hardik Pandya celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Saud Shakeel during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025- Group A match, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. …

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli’s masterclass powers India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli’s masterclass powers India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

Pakistan was the nominal ‘home’ team for its must-win encounter against India. But in front of a near sell-out crowd, more than three-fourths of whom were decked in blue, the Men in Green got blown away by one of Virat Kohli’s classic ODI masterclass knocks as he belted out his best hits and reaffirmed his status as one of the …

India vs Pakistan: Shubman Gill gets lifeline as Khushdil Shah drops ‘simple’ catch; Watch Haris Rauf’s reaction
1 month ago

India vs Pakistan: Shubman Gill gets lifeline as Khushdil Shah drops ‘simple’ catch; Watch Haris Rauf’s reaction

Live Mint  

Khushdil Shah dropped a sitter from Shubman Gill during their high-octane clash in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. Coming on the back of two consecutive hundreds, Shubman Gill continued his momentum with his delicate strokeplay against the likes of Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Bowling his first over, Haris Rauf banged in short on …

India vs Paksitan ICC Champions Trophy match at Dubai international stadium in Dubai. India restricts Paksitan for 241
1 month ago

India vs Paksitan ICC Champions Trophy match at Dubai international stadium in Dubai. India restricts Paksitan for 241

The Hindu  

Pakistan was the nominal ‘home’ team for its must-win encounter against India. But in front of a near sell-out crowd, more than three-fourths of whom were decked in blue, the Men in Green got blown away by one of Virat Kohli’s classic ODI masterclass knocks as he belted out his best hits and reaffirmed his status as one of the …

IND Vs PAK ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya steps in, sends Babar Azam back to pavilion
1 month ago

IND Vs PAK ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya steps in, sends Babar Azam back to pavilion

Live Mint  

Amidst the adrenaline-filled India Vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy match underway at Dubai, India's best all-rounder Hardik Pandya gave the team their first breakthrough as he forced Babar Azam to edge the second delivery of ninth over and get caught by KL Rahul. Following Mohammed Shami's ankle region pain popped in, Hardik was brought into the attack and in the …

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 …

IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli returns to haunt Pakistan again with 51st ODI hundred
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli returns to haunt Pakistan again with 51st ODI hundred

India Today  

Virat Kohli came back to haunt his favourite foes Pakistan once again in a major ICC tournament as he guided India to a fine win in Dubai in the Champions Trophy. Kohli scored 100 off 111 balls as India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets to all but secure their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy: Full …

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 …

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 …

Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India: Danish Kaneria
1 month ago

Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India: Danish Kaneria

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed Babar Azam for prioritising personal milestones over team success and expressed concerns about Pakistan's preparations ahead of their marquee Champions Trophy clash against India in Dubai on Sunday. "Salman Ali Agha and Khushdil Shah played great knocks, if those two boys hadn't scored quickly, then Pakistan would have lost by 100 …

IND vs PAK: Haris Rauf reminds India painful memories of Dubai ahead of Champions Trophy clash; ‘We will try to repeat…’
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Haris Rauf reminds India painful memories of Dubai ahead of Champions Trophy clash; ‘We will try to repeat…’

Live Mint  

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf reminded India of the latter's two losses in Dubai in 2021 and 2022 ahead of the marquee IND vs PAK clash in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Hosting an ICC tournament after 29 years, Pakistan's semifinal hopes are hanging by a thread after their opening loss against New Zealand in Karachi. Before the high-octane clash, …

Rohit Sharma records another 100 after 30; Why India’s Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh special for Indian captain
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma records another 100 after 30; Why India’s Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh special for Indian captain

Live Mint  

India's win over Bangladesh in Dubai in a Group A clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was itself special for captain Rohit Sharma. Not only he became the second-fastest after Virat Kohli to reach 11000 runs, Rohit Sharma also became the first player in the world after the age of 30 to record 100 wins as a captain. The …

Records tumble in Dubai during IND vs BAN Champions Trophy 2025 clash; Check what Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill achieve
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1 month ago

Records tumble in Dubai during IND vs BAN Champions Trophy 2025 clash; Check what Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill achieve

Live Mint  

The India vs Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash in Dubai was nothing short of entertainment on Thursday. Towhid Hridoy came up with his maiden ODI hundred despite cramps before Mohammed Shami marked his return with a five-wicket haul — his fifth in an ICC tournament. Shubman Gill sealed the match for Men in Blue with a brilliant unbeaten hundred …

India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025: Shami’s fifer to Gill’s 8th ODI ton; top 5 highlights of yesterday’s match
Top News
1 month ago

India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025: Shami’s fifer to Gill’s 8th ODI ton; top 5 highlights of yesterday’s match

Live Mint  

India defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in a hard-fought match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh skipper Najmol Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first at the venue, but his side failed to get going in their Champions Trophy opener as Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana and Axar Patel starred for India. Here's a look …

India vs Bangladesh Stats: Shami reaches 200 ODI wickets, Kohli equals Azharuddin & more
1 month ago

India vs Bangladesh Stats: Shami reaches 200 ODI wickets, Kohli equals Azharuddin & more

Firstpost  

India defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener, with Shubman Gill scoring his maiden ICC century and Mohammed Shami reaching 200 ODI wickets thanks to a five-wicket haul. Player Balls Faced Opponent Venue Year Sachin Tendulkar 138 Bangladesh Mirpur 2012 Rohit Sharma 128 South Africa Southampton 2019 Manoj Tiwary 125 West Indies Chennai 2011 Shubman Gill …

Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar
1 month ago

Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar said that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s slow innings cost his team dearly during the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Bangladesh Live However, Babar continued to build on his innings, being circumspect at the crease without trying to go for boundaries. …

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

IND vs BAN: Legendary All-Rounder Who Has Taken More Wickets Than Mohammad Shami Vs Bangladesh In ODIs
1 month ago

IND vs BAN: Legendary All-Rounder Who Has Taken More Wickets Than Mohammad Shami Vs Bangladesh In ODIs

ABP News  

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with the opening match between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Mohammed Shami, included in India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad, has the chance to climb up the list during the upcoming edition. The Lone Indian Captain To Achieve This Feat vs Pakistan In ODIs With India's premier …

ICC ODI rankings: Shubman Gill gains one place to move to second, Rohit Sharma in third
1 month, 1 week ago

ICC ODI rankings: Shubman Gill gains one place to move to second, Rohit Sharma in third

The Hindu  

India opener Shubman Gill gained one place to move to the second spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters, with his captain Rohit Sharma at the third spot on the back of timely centuries from both of them in the home series against England as they head into the Champions Trophy, beginning February 19. Fakhar Zaman, Kane Williamson, …

Haris Rauf ruled out of tri-nation series, expected to be fit for Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Haris Rauf ruled out of tri-nation series, expected to be fit for Champions Trophy

India Today  

Star Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been ruled out of the ongoing Tri-nation series against New Zealand and South Africa. “Left-arm fast bowler Akif Javed has been called up as a replacement for Haris Rauf in the tri-nation ODI series. The replacement is only for the tri-nation ODI series, as Haris Rauf is expected to be fully fit and …

Haris Rauf injury: Pakistan board issues crucial update ahead of Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week 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 …

On Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form, Fakhar Zaman's ‘Babar Azam’ response
2 months ago

On Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form, Fakhar Zaman's ‘Babar Azam’ response

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's opening batter, Fakhar Zaman, has fond memories of the Champions Trophy. He also talked about the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli The much-hyped contest between India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai. Ahead of the upcoming fixture, Fakhar Zaman praised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying the duo will always remain match-winners, irrespective of …

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands CE TOWN, - South Africa’s youngest test debutant Kwena Maphaka took the key wicket of Babar Azam as Pakistan reached 155 for an effective seven wickets at lunch on day three of the second and final test at Newlands on Sunday, trailing their hosts by 460 runs. …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty

Live Mint  

Fans fumed at Babar Azam on social media after the former Pakistan captain departed for just four off 11 balls in the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday. For the record, it was Babar's 19th Test innings without a single half-century. Regarded as one of the best batters in cricket at the moment, …

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan
3 months ago

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket comes amidst a heated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. While the spinner has been a star for India on several tours of Australia, found success in England, and helped establish an era of dominance at home, he still signals the first of a generation of Indian cricketers who have never taken part in what was once …

SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub joins Virat Kohli in elite list with 2nd hundred in ODI series
3 months ago

SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub joins Virat Kohli in elite list with 2nd hundred in ODI series

India Today  

Pakistan's rising star Saim Ayub hits his 2nd hundred of the 3-match ODI series vs South Africa. With his 2nd hundred of the series, Ayub joined an elite list of visiting batters with multiple hundreds in a bilateral ODI series in South Africa. He joined the likes of David Warner, Fakhar Zaman and Joe Root, who also have two ODI …

PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record
3 months ago

PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record

ABP News  

Babar Azam breaks MS Dhoni's record: Pakistan attained a thumping 81-run win over South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series on December 19, clinching PAK vs SA ODI series 2-0. Babar Azam's performance in PAK vs SA 2nd ODI saw him shatter multiple records, including surpassing a major milestone set by former India captain MS Dhoni. …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town
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3 months ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town

India Today  

Pakistan showcased a commanding performance to clinch an ODI series victory against South Africa with an 81-run win on December 20 at Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A stellar batting display, led by the likes of Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a sensational bowling spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealed Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI …

Vintage Pakistan: Fans have field-day after Haris Rauf drops sitter vs South Africa
3 months ago

Vintage Pakistan: Fans have field-day after Haris Rauf drops sitter vs South Africa

India Today  

Haris Rauf had a moment to forget during the South Africa vs Pakistan 1st ODI clash as he dropped a straightforward catch, much to the delight of the crowd. SA batters falter Nonethless, Pakistan delivered another impressive bowling performance by resitricting South Africa to a below-par total after a strong start. South Africa began well with a solid 70-run opening …

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 …

Haris Rauf overshadows Jasprit Bumrah to clinch ICC Men's Player of the Month award for November 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

Haris Rauf overshadows Jasprit Bumrah to clinch ICC Men's Player of the Month award for November 2024

India TV News  

Haris Rauf clinched the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for November 2024 on Wednesday after a string of impressive performances against Australia. The Pakistani fast bowler played a crucial role in his team's historic ODI series win against Australia last month to deservingly clinch the prestigious ICC award. The experienced opener emerged as the Player of the Series …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
3 months, 2 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, 2 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 …

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