Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is
1 month ago

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is

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Babar Azam has slipped to seventh place in the ICC T20I rankings following his failure in the first T20 International against South Africa. This was his seventh duck in the shortest format of the game equalling Virat Kohli in this aspect who has now retired from T20Is. Coming back to the rankings, Babar has slipped below Pakistan's current T20I captain Mohammad Rizwan who trudged along in his 74-run knock in the first T20I against the Proteas. Travis Head continues to be on top of the T20I rankings for batters in the latest update while India's Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav are at third and fourth place respectively.

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Babar Azam stepped up when we lost Saim: Shan Masood hails Pakistan's fightback
5 days, 9 hours ago

Babar Azam stepped up when we lost Saim: Shan Masood hails Pakistan's fightback

India Today  

Pakistan captain Shan Masood hailed Babar Azam for stepping up in the absence of Saim Ayub. Babar scored two fifties in the New Year's Test, but his efforts were not enough to help Pakistan secure a win. SA vs PAK 2nd Test: Match report Babar Azam impresses Babar scored 58 in the first innings and a fluent 81 in the …

Babar Azam fights with South Africa pacer after he throws ball at stumps; umpire, Aiden Markram intervene - Watch
5 days, 18 hours ago

Babar Azam fights with South Africa pacer after he throws ball at stumps; umpire, Aiden Markram intervene - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Tensions are flaring in the New Year's Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town. Babar Azam was once again involved in a heated clash, and this time, he exchanged some words with Proteas pacer Wiaan Mulder in the second innings. After being asked to follow on, Babar Azam and Shan Masood put on quite a show and …

Cricket News Live Today January 5, 2025: Babar Azam fights with South Africa pacer after he throws ball at stumps; umpire, Aiden Markram intervene - Watch
6 days, 9 hours ago

Cricket News Live Today January 5, 2025: Babar Azam fights with South Africa pacer after he throws ball at stumps; umpire, Aiden Markram intervene - Watch

Hindustan Times  

By Cricket News Live: Your go-to destination for news and headlines from the world of cricket. Stay ahead of the game by following Crickit's comprehensive coverage of all that's happening around the world, where our team brings to you the latest news, updates, articles, stats, commentary, and much more. Cricket News Live: Crickit's T20 World Cup 2024 coverage gets more …

'How has Babar made it?': Fans baffled with Bumrah's absence in T20I Player of the Year nominees; Arshdeep only Indian
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1 week, 5 days 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
1 week, 5 days 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
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1 week, 6 days 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 …

Joke of the year: Babar Azam's T20I Cricketer of the Year nomination shocks fans
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1 week, 6 days ago

Joke of the year: Babar Azam's T20I Cricketer of the Year nomination shocks fans

India Today  

Travis Head, Babar Azam, Sikandar Raza and Arshdeep Singh have been nominated for ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year award. pic.twitter.com/a2CxysIMTK — R A T N I S H December 29, 2024 Here is Nominees for "2024 ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year" Damn Babar Azam in this List Ahead of Bumrah/Hardik/Rohit 😷 Babar in 2024 T20Is 33.54 Avg …

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days
1 week, 6 days ago

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days

Live Mint  

After a gap of 733 days, Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam ended the drought and scored a half-century while playing against South Africa on DAY 3 of the first Test at Centurion. Babar's struggles with bat: The former Pakistan skipper's last half-century in Test cricket came in December 2022, and ever since, he has struggled to score runs for his …

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues
1 week, 6 days 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 …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test
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2 weeks ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test

India Today  

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam ended his two-year-long half-century drought in Test cricket on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday, December 28. SA vs PAK 1st Test Day 3 Live His onslaught against Rabada continued in the next over as he flicked him away for a boundary on the second delivery. Pakistan suffer …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Babar Azam imitates Mohammed Siraj with Stuart Broad bail flip
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Babar Azam imitates Mohammed Siraj with Stuart Broad bail flip

India Today  

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has joined the growing trend of cricketers attempting to alter their fortunes on the field by switching bails. The bail-switching trend, which began with former England pacer Stuart Broad, has become a humorous yet intriguing element of Test cricket. Babar flips the bails Most recently, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was seen engaging in this light-hearted …

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

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test against South Africa
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record
3 weeks, 1 day 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. …

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

Mohammad Rizwan rues mini collapse in 2nd T20I loss: That was the difference
4 weeks ago

Mohammad Rizwan rues mini collapse in 2nd T20I loss: That was the difference

India Today  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan lamented his side's mini-collapse during the 2nd T20I against South Africa as the reason for the loss on Friday, December 13. Pakistan would end up scoring 206 runs in their 20 overs, but it wasn't enough in the end as South Africa won the match by 7 wickets, thanks to Reeza Hendricks' 117. Speaking after the …

Reeza Hendricks outshines Sayim Ayub with maiden century, South Africa beat Pakistan in 2nd T20I
4 weeks ago

Reeza Hendricks outshines Sayim Ayub with maiden century, South Africa beat Pakistan in 2nd T20I

Hindustan Times  

South Africa won a bilateral Twenty20 series for the first time in more than two years when it chased down Pakistan's 206 on Friday. South Africa's Reeza Hendricks celebrates after scoring a century during the second T20I against Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion Opener Reeza Hendricks' maiden T20 century, 117 off 63 balls, drove the Proteas to 210-3 with …

Babar Azam creates world record, makes Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli's feat look dwarf during SA vs PAK 2nd T20I
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Babar Azam creates world record, makes Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli's feat look dwarf during SA vs PAK 2nd T20I

India TV News  

Babar Azam has created a world record during the South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Babar has become the fastest batter in the world to slam 11000 runs in T20 cricket as he broke the record earlier held by West Indies great Chris Gayle. Fastest to 11000 T20I runs : 299 - Babar Azam 314 …

Babar Azam smashes Chris Gayle's T20 record, completes 14K runs for Pakistan
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Babar Azam smashes Chris Gayle's T20 record, completes 14K runs for Pakistan

India Today  

Babar Azam, on Friday, December 13, became the fastest to 11000 runs in T20s. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd T20 Updates The 30-year-old Babar scored 31 runs off 20 balls with three fours and a six before George Linde accounted for his wicket. Fastest to 11000 runs in T20s Babar Azam – 298 innings Chris Gayle – 314 innings David …

1st T20I: Ngarava, Bennett set up Zimbabwe's thrilling last-over win vs Afghanistan
1 month ago

1st T20I: Ngarava, Bennett set up Zimbabwe's thrilling last-over win vs Afghanistan

India Today  

Zimbabwe secured a dramatic four-wicket win over Afghanistan on the last ball of the opening T20I of their three-match series at the Harare Sports Club, chasing down a 145-run target in a thrilling encounter. This marked Zimbabwe's first win against Afghanistan since 2019, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: HIGHLIGHTS Earlier in the …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam scores 0 in 1st T20I, sparks hilarious reactions
1 month ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam scores 0 in 1st T20I, sparks hilarious reactions

India Today  

Pakistan's Babar Azam was bowled out for a 4-ball 0 by 18-year old Kwena Maphaka on Tuesday, 10 December in the 1st T20I match of the series. SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Match Report | Full Scorecard SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Highlights Allrounder George Linde felt he owed South Africa a little extra on Tuesday after a rough start …

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’
1 month ago

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar stated Babar Azam need to score at least three centuries in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy at home to secure his place in the national team in one-dayers. Ranked top in ODIs among batters ahead of the Indian trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, Babar needs to protect his place in the …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
1 month, 1 week 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 …

List Of Records Broken By Sufiyan Muqeem & Pakistan In Historic 10-Wicket Win Vs Zimbabwe In 2nd T20I
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1 month, 1 week ago

List Of Records Broken By Sufiyan Muqeem & Pakistan In Historic 10-Wicket Win Vs Zimbabwe In 2nd T20I

ABP News  

ZIM Vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Pakistan have recorded one of the biggest record-breaking wins in their T20I history today, as they inflicted a 10-wicket hammering on hosts Zimnbabwe in the 2nd T20I, and with that, take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Sufiyah Muqeem rewrites history books in his own style, as the Pakistan spinner now holds the record …

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum
1 month, 1 week ago

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar gave an ultimatum to Babar Azam on his future in one-day internationals and T20 cricket amid changes in Pakistan's white-ball team management. Akhtar reckoned Babar will have to score three centuries, in a winning cause, during the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan, to save his career. Shoaib Akhtar has his say on Babar Azam's …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Tilak Varma becomes first batter to record three consecutive T20 hundreds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Tilak Varma becomes first batter to record three consecutive T20 hundreds

The Hindu  

Hyderabad captain Tilak Varma became the first batter to score three consecutive T20 centuries after opening his Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign with a hundred against Meghalaya at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium C on Saturday. In doing so he became only the second Indian to score two consecutive T20I centuries, joining Sanju Samson in the exclusive list. Moreover, he …

ICC T20I Rankings: Tilak Varma reaps rewards after twin tons against South Africa, Hardik Pandya reclaims top spot
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC T20I Rankings: Tilak Varma reaps rewards after twin tons against South Africa, Hardik Pandya reclaims top spot

Live Mint  

Young India batter Tilak Varma reaped rewards of back-to-back T20I tons against South Africa as the southpaw made a massive jump of 69 places to enter the top 10 among the batters in the latest ICC Rankings which was announced on Wednesday. Meanwhile, his senior teammate Hardik Pandya reclaimed the top spot among the all-rounders, thus overtaking England dasher Liam …

ICC Rankings Update: Hardik Pandya reclaims top position among T20I all-rounders; Tilak jumps to third spot in batters’ standings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Rankings Update: Hardik Pandya reclaims top position among T20I all-rounders; Tilak jumps to third spot in batters’ standings

The Hindu  

Star India player Hardik Pandya on Wednesday re-claimed the top spot in the T20I all-rounders’ list while rising star and teammate Tilak Varma made a massive jump of 69 rungs to occupy the third place among batters in the latest ICC men’s player rankings. Pandya overtook England dasher Liam Livingstone and Nepal dynamo Dipendra Singh Airee at the top of …

ICC Rankings: Hardik reclaims top spot in T20I all-rounders list
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Rankings: Hardik reclaims top spot in T20I all-rounders list

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Star India player Hardik Pandya on Wednesday re-claimed the top spot in the T20I all-rounders' list while rising star and teammate Tilak Varma made a massive jump of 69 rungs to occupy the third place among batters in the latest ICC men's player rankings. Pandya overtook England dasher Liam Livingstone and Nepal dynamo Dipendra Singh Airee at the top …

ICC T20 Rankings: Tilak Varma leapfrogs India captain with outrageous 69-place jump to break into Top 5
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC T20 Rankings: Tilak Varma leapfrogs India captain with outrageous 69-place jump to break into Top 5

India TV News  

The latest ICC Rankings witnessed a colossal rise for the twin centurions Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, the latter especially having made a jump of 69 spots no less. Varma, who started the series with scores of 33 and 20, turned on beast mode, hitting back-to-back centuries in the third and fourth T20Is against South Africa in Centurion and Johannesburg. …

AUS vs PAK: Babar Azam pips Virat Kohli in list of most runs in T20 internationals in Hobart
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: Babar Azam pips Virat Kohli in list of most runs in T20 internationals in Hobart

Live Mint  

Babar Azam has pipped Virat Kohli to the second spot in the list of most runs in the T20Is after his knock of 41 against Australia in the third game against Australia in Hobart on Monday. The right-hander, who stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball captain for the second time before the Australia series, didn't had a great Australian tour. For …

Drop Babar Azam, save Pakistan cricket: Fans slam batter after 3rd T20I vs Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Drop Babar Azam, save Pakistan cricket: Fans slam batter after 3rd T20I vs Australia

India Today  

Babar Azam scored 41 runs off 28 balls with four fours when Pakistan faced Australia in the third and final T20I on Monday, November 18 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I Highlights Thereafter, Marcus Stoinis came out firing on all cylinders and helped the Aussies chase down the target with 52 balls left in their …

Shaheen Afridi back as No.1 ODI bowler; Sanju Samson rises in T20I rankings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi back as No.1 ODI bowler; Sanju Samson rises in T20I rankings

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi returned to number one in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after playing a vital role in his team’s impressive 2-1 series victory over Australia, a first in the country since 2002. West Indies captain, Shai Hope returned to the top 10 of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after 18 months, following his side’s own …

ICC Rankings: Virat Kohli not in top 20 Test list first time in 10 years; check who’s on top
1 month, 4 weeks ago

ICC Rankings: Virat Kohli not in top 20 Test list first time in 10 years; check who’s on top

Live Mint  

The International Cricket Council has issued an updated list of its rankings for Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Shockingly, India's Virat Kohli is not in the top 20 of the ICC's Test rankings and has slipped 8 places to 22nd position. In the top 10 Test batters ranking, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal is in fourth position, Rishabh Pant in sixth, and Shubman …

Shaheen Afridi moves to top of ICC ODI bowler rankings, Babar remains at summit of batters list
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi moves to top of ICC ODI bowler rankings, Babar remains at summit of batters list

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : Just months before the start of next year's ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan's pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the Number 1 ranking after the ICC issued the latest Men's ODI Bowler Rankings. Shaheen Afridi moves to top of ICC ODI bowler rankings, Babar remains at summit of batters list The left-arm quick regained his place as the top …

Sanju Samson goes past Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's T20I rankings with century in Durban
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanju Samson goes past Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's T20I rankings with century in Durban

India TV News  

Sanju Samson has found a new lease of life in T20Is while opening the innings. Samson smashed 107 runs off just 50 balls with seven fours and 10 sixes to his name and despite bagging a duck in the next game, he has taken a big jump in the latest ICC T20I rankings. In the process, he has also gone …

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…

Live Mint  

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was on a roll on Monday as he helped his side claim a 5-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI of the series at Sharjah. With the win, Afghanistan have secured a 2-1 series victory in the closely contested ODI series, and Gurbaz has earned a place on an elite list, surpassing even …

Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses Virat Kohli, falls short of Babar Azam in major ODI record list
2 months ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses Virat Kohli, falls short of Babar Azam in major ODI record list

India TV News  

Afghanistan wicketkeeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz continued his fine touch in 2024 with yet another century. Gurbaz's eighth ODI ton made him go past Kohli in a major record list but he fell a little short of the milestones of Babar Azam and Hashim Amla. Pakistan's maestro batter Babar reached eight ODI tons in 44 innings, while South Africa's Hashim Amla …

Pakistan script dramatic comeback in 22-year first in Australia; Mohammad Rizwan gets off to winning start to captaincy
2 months ago

Pakistan script dramatic comeback in 22-year first in Australia; Mohammad Rizwan gets off to winning start to captaincy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s strong end to the year after a dreadful start continues, as the ODI team beat Australia by 8 wickets in the third ODI in Perth to seal a 2-1 series win in Mohammad Rizwan’s first assignment as captain, and their first series win since 2002 on Australian territory. Pakistan have looked in good touch in all three matches of …

Maybe he needs to get away for a while: Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam's recent display
2 months ago

Maybe he needs to get away for a while: Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam's recent display

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting opened up on Babar Azam's recent performance and said that he needs to get away from cricket for a while. Maybe he needs to get away for a while: Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam's recent display Following a big defeat in the first Test to England in Multan - Pakistan's third-successive Test defeat …

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form
2 months ago

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes Babar Azam can draw inspiration from Virat Kohli in his path forward to rejuvenate his Test form. Ponting referred to Virat Kohli's own struggles with form during the 2020/21 season, and recounted how the Team India star took a break from the game, eventually making a strong comeback later. “The biggest challenge is how …

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st ODI: Babar Azam registers unwanted one-day record in Melbourne; find out
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st ODI: Babar Azam registers unwanted one-day record in Melbourne; find out

Live Mint  

Babar Azam registered an unwanted record in ODIs during the first match against Australia on Monday when the former Pakistan captain was undone by Adam Zampa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On the other hand, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc surpassed legendary Brett Lee to become the fastest to reach 100 ODI wickets in Australia. Babar has twice stepped down from …

Pakistan's Fight Against Australia in First ODI Highlights
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan's Fight Against Australia in First ODI Highlights

India Today  

Mohammad Rizwan expressed delight with Pakistan's fight in the opening ODI against Australia at the MCG. Despite losing wickets early, he impressed with his bowling and batting performances, contributing 44 runs and helping Pakistan reach a competitive total. Australia fought back bravely, but they fell short of the target thanks to a match-winning unbeaten knock from Pat Cummins.

Babar Azam Makes a Sparkling Return for Pakistan in Melbourne
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2 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam Makes a Sparkling Return for Pakistan in Melbourne

India Today  

Babar Azam makes a valiant return for Pakistan in the first ODI against Australia. He scores 37 runs off 44 balls with four fours before being dismissed by Adam Zampa. Pakistan loses the early wicket of Saim Ayub and also loses Abdullah Shafique cheaply. Babar shows his brilliance with some stunning shots and partnerships with Mohammad Rizwan. He will be …

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah's Reign Comes to an End
2 months, 1 week ago

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah's Reign Comes to an End

India Today  

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah's reign over as Kagiso Rabada ends, with South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada surging to the top spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. Rabada's rise follows his impressive form during the ICC World Test Championship, particularly highlighted by his nine-wicket haul in South Africa's recent victory over Bangladesh in Mirpur.

Rizwan Takes Over as Pakistan White-Ball Skipper
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rizwan Takes Over as Pakistan White-Ball Skipper

Firstpost  

Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain, replacing Babar Azam. Rizwan, 32, has played in 74 ODIs and 102 T20Is, scoring 5,401 runs and accounting for 143 dismissals. He will lead Pakistan's white-ball team in the Australia tour, beginning with the first match in Melbourne (ODI) on 4 November.

Rizwan's Rise: Pakistan Names Captain for White-Ball Squad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rizwan's Rise: Pakistan Names Captain for White-Ball Squad

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter, Mohammad Rizwan, is expected to be named as the captain for the national team's white-ball formats. Rizwan has emerged as the preferred candidate due to his consistency as a player and his proven leadership in domestic cricket and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The selectors are expected to announce the white-ball squad by the weekend, with the …

Babar Azam dropped from Test team: Michael Vaughan reacts to ’stupid decision’—‘I guess Pakistan cricket is…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam dropped from Test team: Michael Vaughan reacts to ’stupid decision’—‘I guess Pakistan cricket is…’

Live Mint  

A day after Pakistan Cricket Board's new selection panel dropped former skipper Babar Azam and three other players from the remaining England Test series, former England player Michael Vaughan expressed his dissatisfaction. PCB drops Babar, Shaheen, two others: After facing a humiliating defeat against England in the first Test by an innings and 47 runs at Multan, the new PCB …

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series

The Independent  

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