'Babar Azam will be under tremendous pressure': Ex-star predicts T20 World Cup will be Pakistan captain's 'last chance'
2 years, 3 months ago

'Babar Azam will be under tremendous pressure': Ex-star predicts T20 World Cup will be Pakistan captain's 'last chance'

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam came into the Asia Cup on top of the world thanks to his consistent performances across formats for Pakistan but it seems the pressure on him has doubled right before the T20 World Cup. Babar had a forgettable outing in the Asia Cup, scoring a paltry 68 runs in six innings while opening for Pakistan. Babar Azam had a forgettable outing with the bat in the Asia Cup Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has said that Babar could be facing the sack as captain, or could even be replaced as an opener, if the team doesn't do well in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Pakistan start their T20 World Cup campaign on October 23 with a match against arch-rivals India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Babar Azam surpasses Universe Boss Chris Gayle to achieve mind-boggling T20 record
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Babar Azam smashes Chris Gayle's T20 record, completes 14K runs for Pakistan
1 week, 5 days 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 …

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

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam scores 0 in 1st T20I, sparks hilarious reactions
2 weeks 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…’
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Highlights from Bulawayo
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Highlights from Bulawayo

India Today  

20:43 IST: And now, with the conclusion of the post-match presentation, Salman Agha, the captain of Pakistan has been handed over the trophy. And with this, an exciting white-ball series draws to a close, with Pakistan emerging victorious in both the ODI and T20I formats, demonstrating clear dominance over Zimbabwe. The hosts now face a period of reflection to analyze …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam returned for all three formats but Shaheen Shah Afridi did not find a place in the Test squad for the South Africa tour as Pakistan men’s selection committee announced the teams for the T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests, scheduled from 10 December to 7 January. Our focus in ODIs is to continue building momentum ahead of the …

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

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Dream11 Prediction, pitch report, live streaming and all you need to know
3 weeks, 2 days ago

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Dream11 Prediction, pitch report, live streaming and all you need to know

India TV News  

The second T20I of the three-match series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan is scheduled to take place on December 3 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I Pitch Report Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo has hosted 20 T20 matches so far in its history with 155 being the average first innings score. Interestingly, 236 is the …

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20I series live streaming, schedule, squads and all you need to know
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20I series live streaming, schedule, squads and all you need to know

India TV News  

Zimbabwe will eye a positive start to the three-match T20I series as they host Pakistan in Bulawayo on Sunday. Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20I fixtures 1st T20I - 4:30 PM IST, Sunday, December 1 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo 2nd T20I - 4:30 PM IST, Tuesday, December 3 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo 3rd T20I - 4:30 PM IST, …

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

Australia vs Pakistan highlights, 1st T20I: AUS beats PAK by 29 runs in seven-over per side game
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia vs Pakistan highlights, 1st T20I: AUS beats PAK by 29 runs in seven-over per side game

The Hindu  

Highlights of the 1st T20I match between Australia and Pakistan played at the Gabba in Brisbane. Lineups Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson. Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haseebullah Khan, Haris …

Pakistan vs Australia T20 series: Match times, squads, head-to-head, news
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan vs Australia T20 series: Match times, squads, head-to-head, news

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan will look to emulate their ODI form when they play Australia in a three-match T20 series, starting in Brisbane. Who: Australia vs Pakistan What: Three-match T20 international series When: November 14, 16 and 18 Where: Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo coverage of the first T20. Match 1: Thursday, November 14, 6pm at the …

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Babar Azam Makes a Sparkling Return for Pakistan in Melbourne
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Australia vs Pakistan: Cummins, Babar return as teams name playing XIs for 1st ODI
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia vs Pakistan: Cummins, Babar return as teams name playing XIs for 1st ODI

India Today  

Australia and Pakistan will be locking horns in the first ODI between the two sides on November 4th. Pat Cummins and Babar Azam have returned to the ODI side for the first time since the 2023 World Cup. Australia will use Jake Fraser-McGurk as their opener alongside Matt Short, while Pakistan will welcome back Agha Salman as their captain and …

Salman Ali Agha: Pakistan Team's Vice-Captain Exudes Optimism as They Return from Rest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Salman Ali Agha: Pakistan Team's Vice-Captain Exudes Optimism as They Return from Rest

India Today  

Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali Agha has welcomed Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah back to the ODI side after they rested for the last two Tests against England. He said that the trio are coming off fresh after a 'much-needed rest' and that their inclusion would bolster Pakistan's side in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

Rizwan Takes Over as Pakistan White-Ball Skipper
1 month, 3 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.

Nail-Biting Catch! India-A Triumphs Over Pakistan-A in Emerging T20 Asia Cup 2024
2 months ago

Nail-Biting Catch! India-A Triumphs Over Pakistan-A in Emerging T20 Asia Cup 2024

ABP News  

India-A emerged victorious in their Round 1 match against Pakistan-A in the Emerging T20 Asia Cup 2024. Ramandeep Singh's stunning catch in the final over proved to be the game-changer, securing a 7-run win for India-A. Anshul Kamboj's bowling prowess and the team's disciplined bowling kept Pakistan-A at bay throughout the match. The match showcased the thrilling rivalry between the …

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

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series
2 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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'Everybody in Pakistan was surprised': Imad Wasim makes staggering Babar Azam captaincy remark
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood
4 months, 1 week ago

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Ahead of a busy schedule, Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood admitted that his team is still on the hunt to find the "ideal way" of playing red-ball cricket on their home soil that suits their style of play. "Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood Masood took over Babar Azam …

Harbhajan Singh can't control laughter over Babar Azam vs Brian Lara query, angers PAK fans with 'arrogant' act
5 months, 3 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 …

Rohit Sharma scripts history as India seal T20 WC final berth, overtakes Babar Azam for major captaincy record
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma scripts history as India seal T20 WC final berth, overtakes Babar Azam for major captaincy record

Hindustan Times  

India were at their best in Guyana, as they defeated defending champions England in their T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final fixture. India's captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam during toss. With the win, Rohit Sharma also became the most successful T20I skipper with 49 wins, overtaking Pakistan captain Babar Azam for most wins as T20I skipper. Meanwhile, finalists …

Inzamam-ul-Haq's bizarre claim against India: They're doing something with the ball
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Inzamam-ul-Haq's bizarre claim against India: They're doing something with the ball

India Today  

Former Pakistan cricketer and captain Inzamam-ul-Haq made a bizarre claim that India pacers like Arshdeep Singh have been consistently tampering with the ball in their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. India's star-bowlers like Arshdeep and Jasprit Bumrah have been in top form with the ball, which has often seen them play a decisive role in the side's success in the …

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win
6 months ago

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Rashid Khan picked up four wickets after the second rain break before Naveen-ul-Haq snared two as Afghanistan clinched the thriller by just eight runs to make the T20 World Cup semi-final for the first time in history. Meanwhile, despite the defeats in their first two Super 8 matches, Bangladesh are still alive …

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win
6 months ago

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Rashid Khan picked up four wickets after the second rain break before Naveen-ul-Haq snared two as Afghanistan clinched the thriller by just eight runs to make the T20 World Cup semi-final for the first time in history. Meanwhile, despite the defeats in their first two Super 8 matches, Bangladesh are still alive …

T20 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
6 months ago

T20 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan after losing their first Super 8 match are now back in the contention for the semis with their win over Australia on Sunday. DISCLAIMER: ALL STATS UPDATED TILL END OF MATCH 48: AFG vs AUS LAST 5 MATCHES AFGHANISTAN - WWLLW BANGLADESH – LWWLL THE LIKELY PLAYING XIs FOR AFGHANISTAN & BANGLADESH AFGHANISTAN likely XI Batters - Ibrahim Zadran, …

T20 World Cup 2024: Gurbaz, Zadran fire as Afghanistan shock Australia in Super 8
6 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Gurbaz, Zadran fire as Afghanistan shock Australia in Super 8

The Hindu  

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 to drive Afghanistan to a stunning 21-run win over Australia in St. Vincent on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup. Gulbadin Naib claimed 4-20 and Naveen-ul-Haq bagged 3-20, but it was the third century partnership of the tournament from Gurbaz …

Shoaib Akhtar's brutal dig over ‘unqualified’ Babar Azam's appointment as Pakistan captain: ‘Who was the Einstein’
6 months 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 2024: Afghanistan set for stern Australia test in Super Eight game
6 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan set for stern Australia test in Super Eight game

The Hindu  

A stern test awaits Afghanistan as it takes on a rampant Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight Group 1 clash here on Sunday. Afghanistan showed its all-round skills in the group stage to finish second behind the West Indies but it will have to find its ‘A’ game to stop the 2021 winners Australia, which have notched …

T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs AFG: Players To Watch Out
6 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs AFG: Players To Watch Out

Deccan Chronicle  

India will be facing Afghanistan in the Super eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Kensington Oval, Barbados on Thursday. India has won all their group stage matches whereas Afghanistan lost one match in the group stages to West Indies but they were successful in defeating New Zealand. Chasing a total of 111 set up by the US, …

Chance for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to go past Babar Azam one final time in T20Is
6 months ago

Chance for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to go past Babar Azam one final time in T20Is

India TV News  

India are set to face Afghanistan today in their first Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup. India will face Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval in Barbados where the tournament has witnessed one of the only three 200-plus totals in T20 World Cup 2024. With better batting conditions on offer, both Rohit and Kohli will be eyeing Pakistan captain …

T20 World Cup: Trouble at top continue for Pakistan
6 months, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Babar Azam breaks MS Dhoni's all-time T20 World Cup record during consolation win over Ireland
6 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam breaks MS Dhoni's all-time T20 World Cup record during consolation win over Ireland

India TV News  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam shattered legendary former Indian skipper MS Dhoni's all-time record in T20 World Cup history. But there might be little joy for Pakistan with a win to end their campaign and Babar breaking an all-time record of MS Dhoni in the game against Ireland at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill. Babar has shattered the …

T20 World Cup, Ireland vs Pakistan: Fantasy 11 prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
6 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup, Ireland vs Pakistan: Fantasy 11 prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan and Ireland are both out of the 2024 T20 World Cup and will clash in an inconsequential match at Lauderhill on Sunday. Last 5 MATCHES PAKISTAN - ALLLW IRELAND – AWWLL *A- Match abandoned Likely playing XIs Ireland likely XI Batters: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector Allrounders: Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker …

T20 World Cup: Timid Pakistan look into a hazy T20I future
6 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup: Timid Pakistan look into a hazy T20I future

Hindustan Times  

Every now and then they implode, crash to defeat from a winning position, but dull is not a word one associates with the Pakistan cricket team. Pakistan's Imad Wasim, third right, celebrates with teammates after the run-out of Canada's Nicholas Kirton during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup It’s a team that never ceases to thrill, the opposition is always …

Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen and others' salaries to be reduced, PCB plans strict action after T20 World Cup debacle: Report
6 months, 1 week ago

Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen and others' salaries to be reduced, PCB plans strict action after T20 World Cup debacle: Report

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam and star players Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, could face salary cuts as the PCB is reportedly mulling reviewing the central contracts of all players after the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan's Babar Azam with Shaheen Shah Afridi News agency PTI reported that some officials and former players …

Pakistan team divided in 3 groups: Sources reveal reason behind shock T20 World Cup exit
6 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

'Qudrat ka Nizam betrayed': Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup after USA vs Ireland washout in Lauderhill
6 months, 1 week ago

'Qudrat ka Nizam betrayed': Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup after USA vs Ireland washout in Lauderhill

Hindustan Times  

Florida, Lauderhill, IREvsUSA were some of the trending words in X pretty much all throughout Friday for obvious reasons. It has been raining in Florida for the last few days and the venue for the last few T20 World Cup Group A games, Lauderhill, is just a 40-minute drive from Miami. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan "Qudrat" …

'Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover 2 kilometres while whole Pakistan team...': Hafeez burns under-fire PAK star
6 months, 1 week ago

'Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover 2 kilometres while whole Pakistan team...': Hafeez burns under-fire PAK star

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan clinched their first T20 World Cup 2024 victory on Tuesday, beating Canada by seven wickets in New York. Speaking to a local news channel, former Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez shed some more light on Azam's fitness. "The whole Pakistan team can cover two kilometres in 10 minutes while Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover the distance. …

Brian Lara breaks Pakistan hearts by predicting early T20 World Cup exit for Babar Azam's men: 'My money is on USA'
6 months, 1 week ago

Brian Lara breaks Pakistan hearts by predicting early T20 World Cup exit for Babar Azam's men: 'My money is on USA'

Hindustan Times  

Keeping themselves alive in the Super 8 race, Babar Azam's Pakistan lifted late in Group A by defeating Canada on Tuesday. Babar's men outclassed Canada by seven wickets to open their account in the 2024 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup. Even though Pakistan have an outside chance of making the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup with …

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