Only one specialist spinner in Pakistan's 15-member squad for Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only one specialist spinner in Pakistan's 15-member squad for Champions Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: Pakistan selectors on Friday sprung a surprise by including just one specialist spinner and picking nine batsmen in their 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month. Abrar Ahmed, 26, the only specialist spinner in the squad captained by Mohammad Rizwan, has played four ODIs taking 10 wickets with a best of 4/33. The selectors have recalled all-rounders Khushdil Shah and Faheem Ashraf and opener Fakhar Zaman, whose inclusion was on the cards after Saim Ayub sustained an ankle injury. Pakistan squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Hasnain and Abrar Ahmed.

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Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour

India Today  

Pakistan have left out Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for Pakistan’s T20I leg of their white-ball tour of New Zealand. As per a PCB statement, Pakistan chose Shadab and Salman for the captaincy roles with an eye on two major upcoming tournaments - the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in September 2025, and the Men’s T20 …

Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's tactics of including five spinners for Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's tactics of including five spinners for Champions Trophy

India TV News  

India have named five spinners to the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be playing all the matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where spinners don’t often make the headlines. Reflecting on India’s selection, legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin noted that the team might be carrying too many spinners. …

2 spinners too many: R Ashwin not a fan of India's Champions Trophy squad
1 month, 1 week ago

2 spinners too many: R Ashwin not a fan of India's Champions Trophy squad

India Today  

R Ashwin has admitted that he isn't a fan of India taking 5 spinners to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Another change saw India drop Yashasvi Jaiswal from the original list to bring in the in-form Varun Chakravarthy, after he made his debut against England in the Cuttack ODI. Ashwin feels that Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja won't be dropped …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan go innovative way to name pace-heavy squad for mega event at home
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan go innovative way to name pace-heavy squad for mega event at home

Live Mint  

The Pakistan Cricket Board went a bit creative as the defending champions announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting at home and Dubai next month. Surprisingly, Pakistan named just one specialist spinner and picked nine batters for the Champions Trophy beginning on February 19. Babar Azam likely to open in Champions Trophy Either Babar Azam or …

Only one specialist spinner in Pakistan's 15-member squad for Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only one specialist spinner in Pakistan's 15-member squad for Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, Pakistan selectors on Friday sprung a surprise by including just one specialist spinner and picking nine batsmen in their 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month. HT Image Abrar Ahmed, 26, the only specialist spinner in the squad captained by Mohammad Rizwan, has played four ODIs taking 10 wickets with a best of 4/33. The selectors have …

Pakistan recalls Fakhar and Ashraf for Champions Trophy after injured Ayub ruled out
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan recalls Fakhar and Ashraf for Champions Trophy after injured Ayub ruled out

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Host Pakistan recalled opening batter Fakhar Zaman and allrounder Faheem Ashraf for the Champions Trophy while Saim Ayub was ruled out on Friday due to a broken ankle. Fakhar is one of three survivors along with Ashraf and Babar Azam who were part of the Pakistan squad which won the last Champions Trophy in 2017 in England. “Our …

Pakistan considers all-spin attack in second Test against Windies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan considers all-spin attack in second Test against Windies

Hindustan Times  

Multan, Buoyed by the overwhelming success of their spinners, Pakistan are considering going into the second Test against the West Indies with just three specialist spin bowlers and no pace bowler. "The team management feels that since the spinners have been in top form and Salman Ali Agha and Kamran Ghulam are also capable part time spinners, it would be …

Pakistan consider all-spin attack in second Test against West Indies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan consider all-spin attack in second Test against West Indies

India Today  

Buoyed by the overwhelming success of their spinners, Pakistan are considering going into the second Test against the West Indies with just three specialist spin bowlers and no pace bowler. The Multan Test also saw West Indies spinner, Jomal Warrican take 11 wickets in the match, including 7 for 32 in the second innings, as Pakistani batters also struggled to …

India T20I squad for England series: Mohammed Shami makes much-awaited comeback; no Rishabh Pant, Axar vice-captain
2 months, 1 week ago

India T20I squad for England series: Mohammed Shami makes much-awaited comeback; no Rishabh Pant, Axar vice-captain

Hindustan Times  

India's star bowler, Mohammed Shami, will make his much-awaited return to international cricket this month as the 34-year-old pacer is part of the Indian T20I squad for the five-match series against England. In a media release, the BCCI stated the fast bowler needed “more time for controlled exposure to bowling loads.” Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana also retained their places …

Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series
3 months 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

Babar Azam on Wednesday returned to the fold in Pakistan’s Test squad for its two-match series against South Africa while pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was not named in the xx-member team. Babar and Shaheen, however, were a part of the ODI side that won the three-match series 2-1 against Australia and continue to feeature in the side for the Proteas …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for South Africa tour ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; here’s why
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for South Africa tour ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; here’s why

Live Mint  

Speedster Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan's squad for a two-test series in South Africa in a bid to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy 2025 at home next year, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. “Shaheen Afridi, who also missed the last two tests against England, has been picked for the white-ball matches as part …

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'
3 months, 2 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 months, 2 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 …

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ in advance of the home ICC event in February-March 2025. Pakistan have omitted leading fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from their Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa as they look to keep him “physically and mentally fresh” for the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib …

Spinners propel Pakistan to emphatic 57-run win over Zimbabwe in 1st T20
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Spinners propel Pakistan to emphatic 57-run win over Zimbabwe in 1st T20

Associated Press  

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Pakistan’s spinners propelled their team to an emphatic 57-run win over Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 cricket international on Sunday. Marumani smacked left-arm fast bowler Jahandad Khan for three successive boundaries in a 21-run over and Raza smashed three consecutive fours against Ahmed as Zimbabwe came back strongly by racing to 53-2 in five overs. Fast bowler …

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour

India Today  

Senior players Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are in line to make a comeback to the national One-day squad for the South Africa tour. "Fakhar who was dropped for the white-ball series in Australia and Zimbabwe because of a failed fitness test and knee problem has apparently worked on his fitness and is in line …

ZIM vs PAK: Abrar Ahmed joins Abdul Qadir in elite club with impressive ODI debut
3 months, 3 weeks ago

ZIM vs PAK: Abrar Ahmed joins Abdul Qadir in elite club with impressive ODI debut

India Today  

Abrar Ahmed became only the fourth Pakistani bowler to take a four-wicket haul on ODI debut. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI Updates Zakir Khan holds the record for best figures overall, which he made back in 1984 against New Zealand in Peshawar. Best figures by a Pakistani bowler in ODIs on debut Zakir Khan: 8-2-19-4 against New Zealand, Peshawar, 1984 …

Pakistan Spinners Khan and Ali Silence England's Top Order in Thrilling Test
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Spinners Khan and Ali Silence England's Top Order in Thrilling Test

Associated Press  

Pakistan spinners Khan and Ali suppress England's top order in the third and final test. Off-spinner Khan took 3-55 and left-arm spinner Ali grabbed 2-53 bowled unchanged in the first session to trouble the batters on a variable bouncy wicket which was dried with the help of industrial-sized fans and outdoor heaters to counter England's 'Bazball' aggressive batting. England lost …

Pakistan Playing 11 vs Bangladesh 1st Test No Spinner In Home Test For Pak First Time In 28 Years Babar Azam Shan Masood
7 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
7 months 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 …

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan becomes player with most 4-wicket hauls in T20Is
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan becomes player with most 4-wicket hauls in T20Is

The Hindu  

Afghanistan spinner and skipper Rashid Khan registered a remarkable record as he became the player with the most four-wicket hauls in the Twenty20 internationals. Rashid achieved the milestone during Afghanistan's eight-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Arnos Vale Ground. In the super 8 match against Bangladesh, Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid …

Haris Rauf OUT, Mohammad Amir IN? Pakistan's predicted playing XI for USA clash in T20 World Cup 2024
9 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 …

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match

ABP News  

Captain Babar Azam, during a press conference preceding Pakistan's tour to Ireland and England, discussed Pakistan's strategies to counter the Indian batting legend Virat Kohli in the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match, scheduled for June 9 in New York. Before their participation in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in June, Pakistan cricket team is scheduled …

Twenty20 World Cup | India should pick two wrist-spinners, says Irfan Pathan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Twenty20 World Cup | India should pick two wrist-spinners, says Irfan Pathan

The Hindu  

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said India must pick five specialist bowlers along with two wrist-spinners in their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup to be played in the Caribbean and the USA. 8 and playing as a spin, I would rather have two wrist-spinners playing,” Pathan told Star Sports. But apart from Bumrah, you need at least two fast …

Mohammad Amir, UAE-banned Usman Khan named in Pakistan squad for T20 series against New Zealand
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Young and aspiring fast bowlers are on show in the Pakistan Super League
1 year, 1 month ago

Young and aspiring fast bowlers are on show in the Pakistan Super League

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Young and aspiring fast bowlers such as Shamar Joseph of West Indies will showcase their skills in Pakistan’s premier domestic Twenty20 competition starting this weekend. ‘J oseph’s mesmerizing spell against Australia in the second test at the Gabba in Brisbane secured the pace bowler a last-minute contract with former Pakistan Super League champions Peshawar Zalmi, which will be …

India includes four spinners in squad for opening tests against England
1 year, 2 months ago

India includes four spinners in squad for opening tests against England

Associated Press  

MUMBAI, India — India has included four spinners in its squad for the first two tests against England but experienced seamer Mohammed Shami is not yet fit to take part. When England last toured India in 2021 when it crumbled in the face of extreme turn as Ashwin and Patel combined to take 60 wickets. Uncapped wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel was …

Mohammed Shami to miss the start of India’s series against England
1 year, 2 months ago

Mohammed Shami to miss the start of India’s series against England

The Independent  

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Haseebullah, Abbas Afridi earn maiden T20I call-ups as Pakistan announce squad for New Zealand series
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Days after Babar Azam resigns, Pakistan appoint Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal as coaches
1 year, 4 months ago

Days after Babar Azam resigns, Pakistan appoint Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal as coaches

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board appointed former international players Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for the national team on Tuesday. Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal are the new signings in Pakistan's coaching set-up Gul was coach during Pakistan's white-ball series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates and against New Zealand at home earlier this year. He has …

World Cup 2023: Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi becomes No 1 ODI bowler after match-winning 3/23 against Bangladesh
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup 2023: Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi becomes No 1 ODI bowler after match-winning 3/23 against Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Afridi, who played a key role in the seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh that helped Pakistan snap their losing run in the World Cup, rose to the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings for the first time since his debut in 2018. A day after playing an important role in helping Pakistan snap their losing run in the ongoing World …

Pakistan squad for Cricket World Cup 2023: Who’s in and who’s out
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Shaheen Shah Afridi Promises Selfie Only After Taking Five Wickets In IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Clash In Ahmedabad
1 year, 5 months ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi Promises Selfie Only After Taking Five Wickets In IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Clash In Ahmedabad

ABP News  

The anticipation is reaching its peak as India and Pakistan gear up for their historic clash in the 2023 World Cup. One player who promises to be a game-changer in this epic showdown is Pakistan's star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Over the years, he has proven to be a thorn in India's side, although he faced a tough time …

Rohit Sharma on India vs Pakistan: Will play three spinners if needed in ICC World Cup 2023 match
1 year, 5 months ago

Rohit Sharma on India vs Pakistan: Will play three spinners if needed in ICC World Cup 2023 match

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma strode in and tried his best to tone down the external noise around Saturday’s World Cup fixture involving India and Pakistan. RELATED: Rohit Sharma’s men to eye 8-0 at the 132,000-seater Narendra Modi Stadium When asked about the possibility of fielding three spinners, Rohit said, “I haven’t looked at the pitch yet, but we are ready for whatever …

Ten players to watch out for at the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Ten players to watch out for at the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, Adam Zampa and Rashid Khan are among our top picks for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. All 10 participating teams have named their 15-member squads for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be played in India from October 5 to November 19. Azam has garnered praise from several former greats, …

Cricket World Cup 2023 | R. Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in India’s final World Cup squad
1 year, 5 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 | R. Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in India’s final World Cup squad

The Hindu  

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 India have predictably named veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as a replacement for injured spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup, ICC announced on Thursday. Axar had sustained a quadriceps tear and is not expected to recover anytime soon, forcing the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee to name the …

'Shadab said, Lala, I want to bring you to camp...': Afridi's big revelation days before Pakistan's World Cup departure
1 year, 5 months ago

'Shadab said, Lala, I want to bring you to camp...': Afridi's big revelation days before Pakistan's World Cup departure

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's promising young fast bowler, Naseem Shah, was ruled out for the ODI World Cup due to a shoulder injury, as Pakistan announced their final 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament slated to kick off next month. Inzamam-ul-Haq, the chief selector, announced the Pakistan squad that saw experienced medium pacer Hasan Ali being recalled in light of Naseem's injury. Naseem's …

Pakistan World Cup squad: Hasan Ali replaces injured Naseem Shah in 15-member squad
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan World Cup squad: Hasan Ali replaces injured Naseem Shah in 15-member squad

Firstpost  

Naseem Shah missed out on a spot in Pakistan’s World Cup 2023 squad due to a shoulder injury and will be replaced by pacer Hasan Ali. Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 due to a shoulder injury and Hasan Ali has been added to the final 15-member squad on Friday. …

Pakistan Announce 15-Member Squad For ODI World Cup In India, Hasan Ali Replaces Naseem Shah
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan Announce 15-Member Squad For ODI World Cup In India, Hasan Ali Replaces Naseem Shah

ABP News  

Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India. While there were already reports suggesting Naseem Shah could be ruled out of the tournament, the same has been confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board who have roped in Hasan Ali as his replacement. Pakistan Chief selector and former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq congratulated each of the …

Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 squad announced, Naseem Shah misses out
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 squad announced, Naseem Shah misses out

The Hindu  

Young pacer Naseem Shah was on Friday ruled out due to a shoulder injury as Pakistan named its final 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup beginning next month. Inzamam also announced three travelling reserves -- wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed and fast bowler Zaman Khan for the World Cup who would be considered if there were any …

No Naseem Shah for Pakistan in 2023 World Cup as PCB announces 15-member squad; Hasan Ali returns after over a year
1 year, 5 months ago

No Naseem Shah for Pakistan in 2023 World Cup as PCB announces 15-member squad; Hasan Ali returns after over a year

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan on Friday announced their squad for the 2023 World Cup, with Naseem Shah being ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury. Pakistan's Naseem Shah celebrates taking the wicket of India's Shardul Thakur during the Asia Cup Naseem had faced a shoulder injury during the side's Asia Cup encounter against arch-rivals India earlier this month. Inzamam also had …

PCB announce Pakistan's 15-member World Cup 2023 squad, Naseem Shah's replacement confirmed
1 year, 5 months ago

PCB announce Pakistan's 15-member World Cup 2023 squad, Naseem Shah's replacement confirmed

India TV News  

Pakistan have announced their much-awaited 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup. The review of the team's performance in the Asia Cup was done yesterday after which Inzamam met PCB chief Zaka Ashraf to finalise the unit for the mega event in India. Meanwhile, key fast bowler Naseem Shah was ruled out of the World Cup due to the injury …

Pakistan name ICC Cricket World Cup squad, injured pacer Naseem Shah out
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan name ICC Cricket World Cup squad, injured pacer Naseem Shah out

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan to play without key fast bowler Shah, who has been replaced by Hasan Ali in the 15-member World Cup squad. The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced its 15-member team for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, confirming that an injured Naseem Shah will be on a lengthy layoff. The announcement of the Pakistan squad comes two days after …

Rohit Sharma keeps doors open for change in World Cup squad; Ravi Ashwin, Sundar in line for place in team
1 year, 6 months ago

Rohit Sharma keeps doors open for change in World Cup squad; Ravi Ashwin, Sundar in line for place in team

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma has not given up on the idea of making changes to the provisional squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. We want those guys who can do the job with ball and bat as well," Sharma said on Sunday after India's win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final in Colombo. Axar's availability for two …

R Ashwin in line for World Cup as star India off-spinner returns to ODI squad for Australia series
1 year, 6 months ago

R Ashwin in line for World Cup as star India off-spinner returns to ODI squad for Australia series

India Today  

Star India off-spinner R Ashwin is set for World Cup selection after being named in India's squad for the upcoming three-match home ODI series against Australia. Ashwin's ODI comeback puts him in good stead for a place in India's World Cup team. Despite his omission from the provisional squad, India captain Rohit Sharma stressed that veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin remains …

Don't think you need an off-spinner in the team, says Kuldeep Yadav who considers himself as leg-spinner
1 year, 6 months ago

Don't think you need an off-spinner in the team, says Kuldeep Yadav who considers himself as leg-spinner

India TV News  

Team India left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been in exceptional form in white-ball cricket in the past year or so and with the rhythm he has found since last year's IPL, he is looking and bowling the best he has ever had and the Men in Blue will hope that it continues in the World Cup as well. When …

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023: India's predicted playing XI for Super 4 match, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah return
1 year, 6 months ago

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023: India's predicted playing XI for Super 4 match, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah return

India TV News  

Indian cricket team will clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday, September 10. India's group-stage fixture against Pakistan was washed out due to rain at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on September 2 but both teams did easy work on debutants Nepal to set the highly anticipated clash against each other …

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