NZ vs PAK: Shadab Khan ruled out of first Test with thigh injury
4 years ago

NZ vs PAK: Shadab Khan ruled out of first Test with thigh injury

India TV News  

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has been ruled out of the first Test of the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand beginning Saturday due to a thigh injury following the conclusion of his side's four wickets victory in the third T20I on Tuesday. As Shadab is not available for, at least, the Boxing Day Test, the team management has included left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar as a reinforcement. Captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq have already been ruled out of the first Test and in Babar's absence, Mohammad Rizwan will lead the side at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Pakistan Test squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Haris Sohail, Imran Butt, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood, Sohail Khan, Yasir Shah and Zafar Gohar..

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Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series
1 week, 2 days ago

Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Star Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to play his first Test match since March 2021 as the Afghanistan Cricket Board on Monday announced the squad for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo. Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series Rashid hasn't played red-ball cricket for his country since he took …

ZIM vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in low-scoring thriller, avoid series whitewash
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ZIM vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in low-scoring thriller, avoid series whitewash

India TV News  

Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win to stun Pakistan in the third and last T20I match in Bulawayo on Thursday. Pakistan's top three batters Sahibzada Farhan, Omair Yousuf and Usman Khan failed to reach the double-digit score with Blessing Muzarabani clinching two wickets in the first spell for Zimbabwe. Unlike Pakistan, Zimbabwe were off to a flying start with …

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

Pakistan recalls fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after 3 years for test matches in South Africa
3 weeks ago

Pakistan recalls fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after 3 years for test matches in South Africa

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan recalled fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after three years for test matches in South Africa while Shaheen Shah Afridi will play only white-ball cricket on the tour. ___ Squads: Tests: Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub …

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

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns
3 weeks ago

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns

India TV News  

Pakistan have named all three squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa, set to kick off on December 10 with a three-match T20 series, followed by as many ODIs and a couple of Test matches. Pakistan saw a return for Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah into the Test team for the two crucial World Test Championship matches against …

ZIM vs PAK Highlights, 2nd T20I: Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to take 2-0 series lead
3 weeks ago

ZIM vs PAK Highlights, 2nd T20I: Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to take 2-0 series lead

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the second T20I between Zimbabwe and Pakistan played at the Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I Scorecard PLAYING XIs Pakistan - Omair Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem. Zimbabwe - Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, …

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Saim Ayub blasts 53-ball hundred, helps Pakistan bounce back
4 weeks, 1 day ago

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Saim Ayub blasts 53-ball hundred, helps Pakistan bounce back

India Today  

Saim Ayub smashed the joint third-fastest hundred by a Pakistani batter in ODIs as the visitors bounced back in the three-match series against Zimbabwe with a 10-wicket win on Tuesday, November 26 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI Highlights Ayub blasted a 53-ball century as Pakistan chased down a target of 146 with 31.4 …

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Set for Test Return after 3 Years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Set for Test Return after 3 Years

India Today  

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan is set to return to Test cricket for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. He last played a Test back in March 2021 against Zimbabwe and has been more focused on white-ball cricket since then. The ACB chief executive has confirmed that Rashid will be available for the Test series against Zimbabwe.

Bangladesh Makes Test Debut Despite Jakir Ali's Injury
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh Makes Test Debut Despite Jakir Ali's Injury

ABP News  

Bangladesh are set to take on South Africa in the second and the final Test match of the bilateral series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. Jakir Ali, the Bangladesh captain, suffered a concussion during a training session and has been ruled out of the match. Mahidul Islam Ankon, a maiden national call up, will make his Test debut …

New ODIs and T20s Squads Announced for Zimbabwe Tour
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New ODIs and T20s Squads Announced for Zimbabwe Tour

Firstpost  

The Pakistan selectors have announced the squad for the upcoming limited-overs series against Australia in Australia. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah have been included in the squad, while all other players have been omitted. Afridi has been demoted to Category B, indicating that he is no longer a top-tier player for Pakistan.

India's KL Rahul Under Fire as Experts Question His Place in Middle Order
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2 months ago

India's KL Rahul Under Fire as Experts Question His Place in Middle Order

Hindustan Times  

India's KL Rahul finds himself in the middle of a huge storm, and questions are arising over his spot in the middle order. Despite scoring 68 runs in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, Rahul finds himself in the middle of a huge storm, and questions are being asked on his spot in India's middle order. Head coach Gautam …

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 …

PAK vs ENG 2nd Test: Uncapped Kamran Ghulam Replaces Babar Azam For Pakistan As England Welcome Ben Stokes' Return In Multan
2 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs ENG 2nd Test: Uncapped Kamran Ghulam Replaces Babar Azam For Pakistan As England Welcome Ben Stokes' Return In Multan

ABP News  

Pakistan were handed a humiliating loss at Multan in the first Pakistan vs England Test of the series where they became the first side in cricket’s history to lose a Test match by an innings despite scoring above 500 runs in the first innings. ALSO ON ABPLive | PAK vs ENG 2nd Test: Playing 11s, Date, Time, Venue, Live Streaming …

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report
3 months ago

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report

Hindustan Times  

BCCI's selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, on Tuesday, named the 15-member Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup match against Mumbai, slated to begin on October 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India's Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul at a warm-up session With first-choice wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant making an …

IND vs BAN: Gautam Gambhir Confirms KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant Will Feature In India Playing 11 For 1st Test
3 months, 1 week ago

IND vs BAN: Gautam Gambhir Confirms KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant Will Feature In India Playing 11 For 1st Test

ABP News  

Team India Gautam Gambhir has dropped a major hint regarding their playing 11 for the 1st Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to get underway on September 19. Gambhir was interacting with the reporters at a pre-match press conference where he confirmed that KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant would be getting a go ahead of …

India full squad for 1st Bangladesh Test: Rishabh Pant back, Yash Dayal earns maiden call-up; check who's in, who's out
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India full squad for 1st Bangladesh Test: Rishabh Pant back, Yash Dayal earns maiden call-up; check who's in, who's out

Hindustan Times  

The BCCI on Sunday announced India's squad for the first Test against Bangladesh. Rishabh Pant returns to Test squad The squad also saw the return of Jasprit Bumrah to international cricket for the first time since playing a key role in India's T20 World Cup victory in June. The Duleep Trophy, which preceded the series between India and Bangladesh, was …

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, Sept 8 - Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi finds himself in an unenviable position as his injury-ravaged side face a formidable New Zealand in a one-off test in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, on Monday. Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test Afghanistan's hopes of pulling off an upset victory over opponents seven rungs above them …

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash

India TV News  

Pakistan are in a must-win situation having gone negative in the ongoing two-match Test series against Bangladesh and they have dropped their spearhead pace bowler Shaheen Afridi for the second match in Rawalpindi, starting Friday, August 30. Pakistan announced their 12 for the second and final match of the Test series and Shaheen, the former vice-captain, was nowhere to be …

PAK vs BAN first Test: Shadman Islam anchors Bangladesh’s good show on day 3
4 months ago

PAK vs BAN first Test: Shadman Islam anchors Bangladesh’s good show on day 3

The Hindu  

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam missed a fighting hundred by just seven runs but still guided Bangladesh to an impressive 316-5 at close on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday. At close, veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim was 55 not out while Litton Das was 52 not out to further Bangladesh’s progress, having added a solid …

Pakistan Playing 11 vs Bangladesh 1st Test No Spinner In Home Test For Pak First Time In 28 Years Babar Azam Shan Masood
4 months ago

Pakistan Playing 11 vs Bangladesh 1st Test No Spinner In Home Test For Pak First Time In 28 Years Babar Azam Shan Masood

ABP News  

Pakistan Playing 11 For 1st Test Against Bangladesh: Pakistan are set to host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series scheduled to commence on August 21. This will be be the first such instance of Pakistan playing without a specialist spinner in a home Test match for the first time in 28 years. ALSO ON ABP LIVE | Babar Azam Outfoxed …

Pakistan opts for all-out pace attack in 1st test against Bangladesh after releasing spinner Abrar
4 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan opts for all-out pace attack in 1st test against Bangladesh after releasing spinner Abrar

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan will go with an all-out pace attack in the first test against Bangladesh after releasing the only specialist spinner, Abrar Ahmed, from its squad on Saturday. Shaheen Shah Afridi is expected to lead the attack with Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shehzad and Mir Hamza the other fast bowling options for the test opener in Rawalpindi, starting …

Naseem Shah returns to red-ball cricket as Pakistan names test squad for Bangladesh series
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Naseem Shah returns to red-ball cricket as Pakistan names test squad for Bangladesh series

Hindustan Times  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has returned to red-ball cricket after 13 months as the selectors on Wednesday named a 17-member squad for this month’s home test series against Bangladesh. Naseem Shah returns to red-ball cricket as Pakistan names test squad for Bangladesh series Rawalpindi will host the first test from Aug. 21-25 while the second test match …

Naseem Shah back in red-ball cricket after 13 months as Pakistan names squad for Bangladesh tests
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Naseem Shah back in red-ball cricket after 13 months as Pakistan names squad for Bangladesh tests

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will return to red-ball cricket following a 13-month absence after the selectors named a 17-member squad on Wednesday for this month’s home test series against Bangladesh. The Pakistan Cricket Board said Bangladesh will arrive on Aug. 17 for the two-match series which is part of ICC’s World Test Championship. The selectors recalled fast …

Haris Rauf OUT, Mohammad Amir IN? Pakistan's predicted playing XI for USA clash in T20 World Cup 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Haris Rauf OUT, Mohammad Amir IN? Pakistan's predicted playing XI for USA clash in T20 World Cup 2024

India TV News  

Pakistan and USA are set to face each other in the 11th match of the T20 World Cup at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Meanwhile, let us have a look at Pakistan's playing XI for their opening game of the competition: Imad Wasim came out of retirement to play in the T20 World Cup but has sustained a side …

Pakistan announce 18-member squad for Ireland and England tour, Haris Rauf recalled
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan announce 18-member squad for Ireland and England tour, Haris Rauf recalled

India TV News  

Pakistan have announced an 18-member squad for the forthcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. The announcement witnesses the recall of Haris Rauf alongside allrounders Salman Ali Agha and Hasan Ali. As per a press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan, Muhammad Irfan Khan and Haris Rauf underwent a medical assessment at the National Cricket …

PAK v NZ: Pakistan withdraws injured Rizwan, Irfan Khan from T20I series
8 months ago

PAK v NZ: Pakistan withdraws injured Rizwan, Irfan Khan from T20I series

The Hindu  

Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Irfan Khan have been withdrawn from the ongoing home T20 International series against New Zealand due to injury, the country’s cricket board said. Rizwan and Irfan both suffered hamstring injuries in the third match in Rawalpindi, where a second-string New Zealand side won by seven wickets to level the five-match series 1-1. “After reviewing …

Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter ruled out for remainder of New Zealand series
8 months ago

Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter ruled out for remainder of New Zealand series

India TV News  

Pakistan have been dealt a major blow as their star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been ruled out for the remainder of the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand with a suspected hamstring injury. "PCB Medical Panel yesterday received Radiology reports of Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Irfan Khan. After reviewing the reports and in consultation with the Pakistan team management, it …

Pakistan Cricket Board constitutes panel to probe alleged mismanagement of Ihsanullah’s injury
8 months ago

Pakistan Cricket Board constitutes panel to probe alleged mismanagement of Ihsanullah’s injury

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has formed a medical probe panel to look into allegations that young fast bowler Ihsanullah’s elbow injury was mismanaged by its medical panel. “The medical board will submit its findings to us within a week and tell us whether Ihsanullah’s treatment was handled properly or mismanaged,” PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi told media. Ihsanullah had emerged as …

Mohammad Hafeez slams Pakistan selectors with four-word tweet after Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim recalled in T20Is
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammad Hafeez slams Pakistan selectors with four-word tweet after Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim recalled in T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Mohammad Hafeez gave a short but explosive reaction after Pakistan announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Premier paceman Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim made a return to the Pakistan team after they took a U-turn on their retirement a few days back. Wahab, the PCB chief selector, asserted that Haris Rauf's injury and …

Mohammad Amir, UAE-banned Usman Khan named in Pakistan squad for T20 series against New Zealand
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammad Amir, UAE-banned Usman Khan named in Pakistan squad for T20 series against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Uncapped Usman Khan was named Tuesday in Pakistan's squad for its five-match T20 series against New Zealand after the batter was banned for five years by the Emirates Cricket Board. Pakistan's Mohammad Amir celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's Martin Guptill The ECB banned the 28-year-old Khan last week after he showed interest in playing for his country of …

UAE-banned Usman Khan in Pakistan squad for New Zealand T20Is
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UAE-banned Usman Khan in Pakistan squad for New Zealand T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Hard-hitting batter Usman Khan was Tuesday included in Pakistan's squad for the Twenty20 international series against New Zealand, four days after he was banned by Emirates Cricket Board. The Emirates Cricket Board charged him with breaching his obligations to the Board after he attended a training camp for the Pakistan national team last month after the PSL ended. "Usman has …

Wahab Riaz reveals reason behind removing Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan captain
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wahab Riaz reveals reason behind removing Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan captain

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket has been in the news in recent times for ousting Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan's captain in T20Is. He has stated that the management wants Shaheen to play with freedom and his workload management is one of the main reasons behind removing as captain. With Amir, Shaheen and Naseem part of the bowling attack and Haris Rauf to join …

Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh squad for second Sri Lanka Test
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh squad for second Sri Lanka Test

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was passed fit after an eye problem to be picked in the Bangladesh squad for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka starting on Saturday in Chattogram. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan in a press conference Shakib has been out of the national team since November at the Cricket World Cup in India. Fellow pacer Hasan …

BAN vs SL: Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh Test team after more than a year
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BAN vs SL: Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh Test team after more than a year

India TV News  

Bangladesh have included former captain Shakib Al Hasan in the squad for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka. The only other change in the Bangladesh squad is in the fast bowling department with Hasan Mahmud replacing Musfik Hasan who sustained an ankle injury. Shakib has been in the news constantly in recent times as he also joined politics …

Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test against Ireland; Rahmanullah Gurbaz in line for potential debut
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test against Ireland; Rahmanullah Gurbaz in line for potential debut

India TV News  

Afghanistan Cricket Board announced a strong squad for the one-off Test match against Ireland on Monday, February 26. The star wicketkeeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz is included in the team for his potential debut in red-ball cricket but the ace spin bowler Rashid Khan continues to miss out due to injury. We have thoroughly monitored the proceedings and have picked the …

PCB issues NOC to four players returning from injury layoffs
11 months ago

PCB issues NOC to four players returning from injury layoffs

The Hindu  

Mystery surrounds the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to issue NOCs to centrally contracted as well as non-contracted players to participate in the International League T20 and the Bangladesh Premier League in January-February. The mystery stems from the fact that fast bowlers Naseem Shah, Ihsanaullah and Mohammad Hasnain along with experienced all-rounder Shadab Khan have all recently recovered from injuries and …

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan make 3 massive changes for must-win clash against New Zealand in 3rd T20I
11 months, 1 week ago

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan make 3 massive changes for must-win clash against New Zealand in 3rd T20I

India TV News  

Pakistan tour to New Zealand has not gone according to plans so far. New skipper Shaheen Afridi is having a tough time at the start of his stint having lost two matches of the five-match series and is staring at a must-win situation in the third game set to be played on January 17 at the University Oval in Dunedin. …

AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: No Shaheen Afridi and Imam-ul-Haq in Pakistan's final Test match vs Australia in Sydney
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: No Shaheen Afridi and Imam-ul-Haq in Pakistan's final Test match vs Australia in Sydney

India Today  

Pakistan have made two significant changes to their playing XI for the third and final Test match against Australia in Sydney. 3rd Test: Australia Playing XI vs PAK Right-arm off-spinner will replace Shaheen, while uncapped Saim Ayub has been handed his Test debut. Pakistan Playing XI vs AUS in Sydney Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, …

Pakistan make two massive changes for third Test against Australia, young batter set to make debut
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan make two massive changes for third Test against Australia, young batter set to make debut

India TV News  

The ongoing Test series between Pakistan and Australia is set to conclude with the third and final game to be played Sydney from January 3. Like they did in the first couple of Tests, both sides have announced their playing XIs a day before the Test match with the visitors making two massive changes to their line-up. Struggling opener Imam-ul-Haq …

Injuries mean Pakistan's 15-test losing streak in Australia may be hard to break at MCG
1 year ago

Injuries mean Pakistan's 15-test losing streak in Australia may be hard to break at MCG

Hindustan Times  

The team's ever-expanding injury list heading into the Melbourne Cricket Ground test won't make ending the streak any easier. HT Image Pakistan spinner Noman Ali became the second player in two days to withdraw from the touring squad for the remainder of the three-test series due to illness and injury. "Noman Ali complained of sudden and severe abdominal pain yesterday, …

Haseebullah, Abbas Afridi earn maiden T20I call-ups as Pakistan announce squad for New Zealand series
1 year ago

Haseebullah, Abbas Afridi earn maiden T20I call-ups as Pakistan announce squad for New Zealand series

India TV News  

Pakistan have announced a 17-member squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand in New Zealand starting January 12. The announcement witnesses the return of wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan to the squad whereas emerging batter Mohammad Haris and spin-bowling allrounder Shadab Khan have not been included. The selection committee has included uncapped players like Haseebullah Khan and Abbas Afridi …

Shadab Khan dropped for New Zealand T20s as Pakistan look to future
1 year ago

Shadab Khan dropped for New Zealand T20s as Pakistan look to future

The Hindu  

Spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan was left out of a 17-man squad announced Tuesday for the Twenty20 internationals in New Zealand as Pakistan looks to build back ahead of the World Cup. “We have given chances to players who have done well in the domestic tournament as we want to build a good back-up for the Twenty20 World Cup,” chief selector …

AUS vs PAK: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf pulls out of Test tour of Australia
1 year, 1 month ago

AUS vs PAK: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf pulls out of Test tour of Australia

The Hindu  

Fast bowler Haris Rauf pulled out of the Pakistan team and three uncapped players were named Monday in an 18-member squad for the Test tour of Australia. Newly appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz said Rauf was in the plans for Pakistan’s three Test matches in Australia, but the express fast bowler pulled out on Sunday night despite confirming his availability …

Pakistan call up 3 uncapped players for Australia tour
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan call up 3 uncapped players for Australia tour

Hindustan Times  

Shan Masood will be leading the 18-member squad against Australia with new chief selector, Wahab Riaz also recalling left-arm pacer, Mir Hamza for the tour for which nine players from the World Cup squad have also been retained. HT Image Pakistan plays three Tests before moving on to New Zealand for five T20 internationals but Wahab only named the Test …

Pakistan announce Test squad for Australia tour with new captain Shan Masood
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan announce Test squad for Australia tour with new captain Shan Masood

India TV News  

Pakistan have announced their 18-member squad for the upcoming Australia tour. The two teams are scheduled to lock horns in three Test matches starting from December 14 in Perth while Pakistan will also play a four-day arm-up game against Prime Ministers XI from December 6 in Canberra. Opening batter Saim Ayub, and pacer Khurram Shahzad have earned Test call-ups and …

PAK vs BAN | Zaman-Shafique duo dazzles, keeps Pakistan in the hunt
1 year, 1 month ago

PAK vs BAN | Zaman-Shafique duo dazzles, keeps Pakistan in the hunt

The Hindu  

Pakistan, known for its resilience, scripted a much-needed turnaround by thumping Bangladesh by seven wickets and recorded its third victory to stay in the World Cup semifinal race at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday. Electing to bat on a dry pitch, Bangladesh did not last the 50 overs for the fourth time in its last six innings as it …

Pakistan squad for Cricket World Cup 2023: Who’s in and who’s out
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan squad for Cricket World Cup 2023: Who’s in and who’s out

The Independent  

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PAK vs BAN, World Cup: Mohammad Rizwan seeks batter's help for DRS, leaves Ravi Shastri in splits
1 year, 1 month ago

PAK vs BAN, World Cup: Mohammad Rizwan seeks batter's help for DRS, leaves Ravi Shastri in splits

India Today  

It's common to see teams consulting wicketkeepers for DRS calls. On Tuesday at the Eden Gardens, Mohammad Rizwan came up with a cheeky attempt to get a DRS call right as the Pakistan wicketkeeper asked the opposition batter if he had hit the delivery or not after an appeal for caught behind was turned down in their World Cup match …

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