Babar Azam set to step down from white-ball captaincy after World Cup 2023: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Babar Azam set to step down from white-ball captaincy after World Cup 2023: Report

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Pakistan's quest to achieve the impossible to prolong their stay in India for the 2023 World Cup, Babar Azam shut criticism surrounding his captaincy in the tournament. 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 Eden Gardens in Kolkata It hasn't been the campaign that Pakistan or Babar looked forward to. Addressing the criticism ahead of Pakistan's final league game in this World Cup, against England in Kolkata on Saturday, Babar said: “Everyone has their own point of view, their own way of thinking. If you want to give me some advice, you can message me.” Despite defending his captaincy, a report in Geo Super revealed that Babar is likely to resign from the leadership roles in ODIs and T20Is post the World Cup in India as he has been seeking guidance from former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja and those close to him on his future.

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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
4 days, 7 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  

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'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, 3 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 …

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is
4 weeks, 1 day ago

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

India TV News  

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Babar Azam's Bat Honored in Prestigious Long Room at Iconic MCG
2 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam's Bat Honored in Prestigious Long Room at Iconic MCG

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has his bat displayed in the prestigious Long Room at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The renowned showcase already features bats donated by cricket legends Don Bradman, David Boon, Jack Hobbs, and Brian Lara. Babar's bat will be displayed alongside other iconic bats used by great players.

Rizwan Takes Over as Pakistan White-Ball Skipper
2 months, 1 week 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 …

'Everybody in Pakistan was surprised': Imad Wasim makes staggering Babar Azam captaincy remark
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Everybody in Pakistan was surprised': Imad Wasim makes staggering Babar Azam captaincy remark

Hindustan Times  

Following Pakistan's poor performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, Babar Azam was removed from the side's white-ball captaincy, and the role was handed over to Shaheen Shah Afridi. But after only six months, the PCB once handed over the captaincy to Babar ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. But Pakistan failed to impress at the T20 World Cup, …

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report
4 months ago

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has been snubbed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, who didn't appoint him as one of the captains for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan run between the wickets. Saud Shakeel, who is Pakistan's Test vice-captain, has been named as one of the skippers for the Champions One Day Cup, alongwith …

Ex-Pakistan chief selector reveals 'painful' working experience with 'stubborn' captain Babar Azam: 'He wasn't ready...'
4 months ago

Ex-Pakistan chief selector reveals 'painful' working experience with 'stubborn' captain Babar Azam: 'He wasn't ready...'

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim has revealed that white-ball skipper Babar Azam showed stubbornness during his tenure, which prevented him from making the big changes he wanted in the team. It all began with the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, where Babar Azam and Co. failed to reach the semi-final, things got worse for them in the 2024 …

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

Shoaib Akhtar's brutal dig over ‘unqualified’ Babar Azam's appointment as Pakistan captain: ‘Who was the Einstein’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shoaib Akhtar's brutal dig over ‘unqualified’ Babar Azam's appointment as Pakistan captain: ‘Who was the Einstein’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has once again lashed out at Babar Azam for his captaincy and also took a shot at the PCB for reinstating him as the skipper. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam throws his bat after losing his wicket during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match. Earlier last year, Babar relinquished his captaincy after the team's …

T20 World Cup: Trouble at top continue for Pakistan
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Babar Azam admits batting let Pakistan down at T20 World Cup and urges rethink
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam admits batting let Pakistan down at T20 World Cup and urges rethink

The Independent  

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Babar Azam doesn't deserve a place in Pakistan's T20I team: Virender Sehwag
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam doesn't deserve a place in Pakistan's T20I team: Virender Sehwag

India Today  

Virender Sehwag said that Babar Azam doesn’t deserve a spot in the T20I team if Pakistan ring in the changes in leadership following their underwhelming campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats ‘Babar Azam’s performances not up to the mark’ “Babar Azam is …

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni's Record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni's Record

ABP News  

Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni Record: The T20 World Cup 2024 has been a forgettable tournament for Babar Azam, as Pakistan failed to qualify for the Super 8 after initial losses, drawing widespread criticism. Babar Azam set a new record by becoming the highest run-scorer as a captain in ICC T20 World Cup tournament history. Also on ABP Live | …

Haven't thought about quitting captaincy, it's PCB's call: Babar Azam
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Haven't thought about quitting captaincy, it's PCB's call: Babar Azam

New Indian Express  

FORT LAUDERHILL: Under-fire Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hasn't yet thought about quitting captaincy despite his team's group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup, insisting that any decision on the matter will be taken only after discussions with his Cricket Board. Having faced massive criticism, the Pakistan skipper hit back when asked if he has any plans to tender his resignation. …

Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Babar Azam's prospects of becoming Test captain again have seemingly taken a major hit after the USA ended Pakistan's chances of claiming a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series Sources told Geo News that Shan Masood will retain the …

Pakistan team divided in 3 groups: Sources reveal reason behind shock T20 World Cup exit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan team divided in 3 groups: Sources reveal reason behind shock T20 World Cup exit

India Today  

Pakistan's shock early exit from the T20 World Cup is being blamed on "groupings" within the team and non-performance of senior players during critical moments and it could lead to "major changes" not just in the team but also in the PCB. Pakistan's T20 WC exit: How former cricketers reacted "There are three groups in the team, one led by …

Shahid Afridi blasts Babar for 'not supporting Shaheen...': 'Even selectors said he doesn't know how to do captaincy'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Friday lashed out at incumbent skipper Babar Azam for accepting the captaincy role for the T20 World Cup after the Pakistan Cricket Board removed Shaheen Afridi from the position. Shahid Afridi has his say on PCB's captaincy stance before the T20 World Cup PCB removed Babar from white-ball captaincy last December after Pakistan failed …

Babar Azam worried as kid starts crying more after he gifts him gloves: ‘I saw him in India vs Pakistan match…’
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Babar Azam worried as kid starts crying more after he gifts him gloves: ‘I saw him in India vs Pakistan match…’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam shared a wholesome moment with a boy during the T20 World Cup matches against India and Canada at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. Pakistan captain Babar Azam tries to console a kid Babar said he first met the boy during the match against India. When Sanjana, who is also the wife of India …

PAK vs CAN: Captain Babar Azam demotes himself to number 3 in must-win clash
6 months, 4 weeks ago

PAK vs CAN: Captain Babar Azam demotes himself to number 3 in must-win clash

India Today  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam demoted himself to number three during his team’s third clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 against Canada on Tuesday, June 11 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Babar Azam's record at number 3 Babar has opened the innings for the majority of his …

PCB chief blasts Babar Azam and Pakistan, hints at major upheaval after loss to India: 'We have to go for major surgery'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

PCB chief blasts Babar Azam and Pakistan, hints at major upheaval after loss to India: 'We have to go for major surgery'

Hindustan Times  

After a poor start to the T20 World Cup, Pakistan cricket seems to have hit rock bottom. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi also broke his silence after the team's dismal show in the first two matches. It's not very common when a cricket board's chief criticises their team midway through the tournament, but Naqvi didn't shy away from slamming …

‘Babar Azam’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people
7 months ago

‘Babar Azam’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Australia skipper Ricky Ponting gave his take on Babar Azam's captaincy in recent times, as his numbers have dropped down recently. Babar Azam will be under pressure as captain in the 2024 T20 World Cup Babar and Co. lost a T20I in Ireland and then suffered a 0-2 defeat in England this week, which was not the ideal result …

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC
7 months ago

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Australia great Ricky Ponting believes an inexperienced Pakistani batter Saim Ayub can make an impact during the T20 World Cup and said the young player at the top of Men in Green's batting order might cause a surprise. "He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC …

'Babar Azam is no MS Dhoni that you brought him back': Pakistan openers fight on live TV
7 months ago

'Babar Azam is no MS Dhoni that you brought him back': Pakistan openers fight on live TV

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan openers Ahmed Shehzad and Imam-ul-Haq were involved in a heated debate over Babar Azam's captaincy and the state of Pakistan cricket under his leadership ahead of the team's T20 World Cup opener against hosts USA. During a T20 World Cup build-up show on Pakistan channel Geo TV, Shehzad was asked whether Babar Azam does favouritism while picking players for …

Babar Azam indirectly mentions Virat Kohli's knock, feels Pakistan should have won India game at WC: 'They took it…'
7 months ago

Babar Azam indirectly mentions Virat Kohli's knock, feels Pakistan should have won India game at WC: 'They took it…'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli played a knock for the ages when India last met arch-rivals Pakistan at the T20 World Cup. Kohli played a majestic knock to seal a stunning win for Rohit Sharma and Co. over Babar Azam's Pakistan at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2022. 'Fielding was the reason…' Speaking on the Pakistan Cricket Board podcast ahead of his …

Watch: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar at airport as Pakistan travel to Dallas
7 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar at airport as Pakistan travel to Dallas

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar bumped into the Pakistan cricket team at the London airport on Saturday, June 1. Gavaskar was seen having a warm chat with Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the senior national team arrived at the airport to head to the USA for the T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Pakistan …

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup
7 months, 1 week ago

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup

India Today  

Former South African captain AB de Villiers had an interesting chat with Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the T20 World Cup. T20 World Cup, Pakistan squad: All you need to know Babar takes over from Shaheen Babar's biggest assignment after taking over the helm of affairs will be the T20 World Cup. Babar also said the confidence of the …

Babar Azam slams Pakistan middle-order after series loss vs England: Hope we step up
7 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam slams Pakistan middle-order after series loss vs England: Hope we step up

India Today  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has slammed the team's middle-order after their T20I series loss against England. Azam Khan, Shadab khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi scored ducks in the final T20I match, which eventually led to Pakistan losing the series 2-0. ENG vs PAK, 4th T20I: Highlights Pakistan failed to capitalise on the run-rate, and lost a flurry of wickets, eventually …

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'
7 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has backed Babar Azam's Pakistan side to enter the final of the ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan's Babar Azam shakes hands with India's Rohit Sharma after India vs Pakistan match in Ahmedabad A record 20 teams are set to headline the T20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean this year. Speaking to …

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’

Hindustan Times  

Shahid Afridi feels the onus is on Babar Azam and Co. to end Pakistan's trophy drought in ICC events this season. Superstar batter Babar guided the Green Army to the summit clash of the T20 World Cup hosted by Australia. Afridi also reserved special praise for all-rounder Shadab After Pakistan's no-show in the India World Cup, premier batter Babar stepped …

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report

Hindustan Times  

Premier pacer Shaheen Afridi has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's offer to be the deputy of Babar Azam in the T20I format ahead of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, Shaheen was named Pakistan's T20I captain after the 2023 ODI World Cup but the change in management at PCB led to his removal as skipper following the T20I series defeat in …

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup
8 months ago

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Just days after veteran Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim clarified that all his good between him and "good friend" Babar Azam, contrary to the long-standing rumour in the media, the two were spotted having a heated argument during Pakistan's preparation for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. Earlier last week, Imad, who reversed his retirement decision to make himself available …

Babar Azam blames batting collapse after heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in 4th T20I
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam blames batting collapse after heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in 4th T20I

India TV News  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam had plenty to say after his side's shocking loss to New Zealand on Thursday in the fourth T20I of the ongoing five-match series. Crestfallen Babar blamed Pakistan's batting collapse for the loss and felt that the result would have been different had they not lost three wickets in their powerplay. We were expecting 190-200 but bowlers …

'I want to make clear that Shaheen Afridi...': Babar Azam makes staggering statement on Pakistan captaincy controversy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Babar Azam clears air around 'not so recent' bond with Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam clears air around 'not so recent' bond with Shaheen Afridi

India Today  

Pakistan captan Babar Azam made it clear that his bond with Shaheen Afridi is not recent, talking up the camaraderie he shares with the star cricketer. Babar, while speaking in the press conference ahead of Pakistan's 5-match T20I series against New Zealand, addressed his relationship with Shaheen and reinstated that both players support each other in every situation. "I want …

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound
9 months, 1 week ago

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam is back as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, a move neither surprising nor unprecedented. Also not unexpected, though shocking, are reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board press release has quoted a Shaheen Shah Afridi statement which the fast bowler has said he didn’t make. That he was also coming into his own in ODIs was evident from the way Rizwan …

Shaheen Shah Afridi left disgruntled as PCB hold emergency meeting after fake statement controversy
9 months, 1 week ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi left disgruntled as PCB hold emergency meeting after fake statement controversy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's captaincy saga has taken multiple twists and turns since PCB replaced Shaheen Shah Afridi with Babar Azam. It has left Afridi furious with a statement on PCB's website which carries his quotes, which he did not say. Reportedly, Afridi didn't contribute anything to the statement, and his reaction has increased tensions within the national team camp. Also, PCB's decision …

Pakistan's captaincy saga into more crisis with statement furore, PCB holds talks with Shaheen Afridi
9 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan's captaincy saga into more crisis with statement furore, PCB holds talks with Shaheen Afridi

India TV News  

The U-turn in Pakistan's ODI and T20I captaincy has seemingly resulted in more controversy and has caused a stir. The PCB sacked Shaheen Afridi from the T20I captaincy and reappointed their former skipper Babar Azam to the role in the white-ball cricket. PCB issued a press release and attributed Shaheen Afridi calling it his "duty" to back Babar in the …

It’s my duty to back captain Babar Azam, says deposed Shaheen Afridi
9 months, 1 week ago

It’s my duty to back captain Babar Azam, says deposed Shaheen Afridi

The Hindu  

Pacer Shaheen Afridi, who was stripped of Pakistan’s white ball captaincy, on Sunday proclaimed his full-fledged support to Babar Azam, who was handed back the leadership role ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. Afridi led Pakistan in a solitary T20I series against New Zealand before the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to give back the T20I and ODI reins …

Shahid Afridi opposes Babar Azam's captaincy return in stern reaction to Shaheen's sacking: 'If change was necessary...'
9 months, 1 week ago

Shahid Afridi opposes Babar Azam's captaincy return in stern reaction to Shaheen's sacking: 'If change was necessary...'

Hindustan Times  

In a stunning move ahead of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan's star batter, Babar Azam, was reinstated as the captain of the white-ball side, taking over from fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. This decision came after Afridi led the team to a disappointing 1-4 series loss against New Zealand in January, prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee to unanimously recommend …

PCB ‘unanimously’ sacks Shaheen Shah Afridi, reappoints Babar Azam as white-ball captain
9 months, 1 week ago

PCB ‘unanimously’ sacks Shaheen Shah Afridi, reappoints Babar Azam as white-ball captain

Live Mint  

Veteran Pakistani opener Babar Azam will once again don the captain's hat for the Pakistan cricket team in the ODI and T20 formats, taking over from pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Following Babar's resignation, PCB had appointed Shaheen Shah Afridi as the white-ball captain while Shan Masood was named the red-ball skipper. Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, Chairman …

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan’s white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup
9 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan’s white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday reappointed Babar Azam as white-ball captain, in the latest of a series of changes to get the team back on track for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup. Azam stepped down as the captain from all three formats in November last year after Pakistan crashed out of the 50-over World Cup in the first round in …

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi
9 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi

Hindustan Times  

Four months after being removed from the leadership role across formats, following a poor outing in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Babar Azam has been reappointed as the captain of Pakistan cricket team, thus replacing Shaheen Afridi in the position. Babar Azam return as Pakistan white-ball captain Pakistan could not make the knockout stage of the 50-over World …

Babar Azam replaces Afridi as Pakistan white-ball cricket captain
9 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam replaces Afridi as Pakistan white-ball cricket captain

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan has appointed Babar Azam as its white-ball captain and ended Shaheen Shah Afridi’s one-series stint as Twenty20 skipper. “Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said on X on Sunday. The new chairman of the PCB Mohsin …

Babar Azam still undecided as PCB wants to bring him back as captain
9 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam still undecided as PCB wants to bring him back as captain

The Hindu  

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has offered Babar Azam captaincy in the white ball formats but the star player has not yet made his decision, sources have claimed. "Some members of the selection committee now feel the best thing is to let Shaheen Shah Afridi continue as captain for the home T20 series against New Zealand in April and give him …

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