Look at Ben Stokes' captaincy and Babar's, at least have some maturity now: Kamran Akmal
2 years ago

Look at Ben Stokes' captaincy and Babar's, at least have some maturity now: Kamran Akmal

India Today  

Veteran wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal slammed Babar Azam as he compared him with Ben Stokes and asked the Pakistan captain to show some maturity. The veteran wicketkeeper on his YouTube channel, as quoted by Hindustan Times, first congratulated the England team for the win and said it was a big achievement for Stokes and Co. Akmal also compared the captaincy of both Stokes and Azam and asked the Pakistan skipper to show some maturity and make better decisions. “From the first Test till the last day of the series, every time there was a press conference, commentators and media, everyone was talking about how England dominated Pakistan.

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Stokes's Words Paint a Perfect Picture of Pakistan's Domination
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Stokes's Words Paint a Perfect Picture of Pakistan's Domination

The Hindu  

Captain Ben Stokes expressed his disappointment at the England team's loss to Pakistan in the third Test in Rawalpindi. He praised the spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan for their bowling prowess, which propelled Pakistan to a series victory. Stokes acknowledged that England had previously dominated Pakistan 3-0 away two years ago, but he expressed his hope that …

'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, …

Ex-Pakistan chief selector reveals 'painful' working experience with 'stubborn' captain Babar Azam: 'He wasn't ready...'
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'Babar Azam is no MS Dhoni that you brought him back': Pakistan openers fight on live TV
6 months, 2 weeks 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 slams Pakistan middle-order after series loss vs England: Hope we step up
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Babar Azam blames batting collapse after heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in 4th T20I
7 months, 4 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 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 …

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Babar Azam to return as Pakistan captain? PCB eye shocking move before T20 World Cup as musical chairs continue: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam to return as Pakistan captain? PCB eye shocking move before T20 World Cup as musical chairs continue: Report

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's tradition of rotating captains has been a long-standing issue. Pakistan's Babar Azam during the 2023 World Cup The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly made a decision to reappoint Babar Azam as the captain of the T20 squad, following a recommendation from the newly formed selection committee. It is worth noting that the T20 World Cup is merely two months …

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats of cricket
1 year, 1 month ago

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats of cricket

Op India  

Babar Azam on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as Pakistan captain from all formats of the game after his side’s debacle in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. Over the last four years, I’ve experienced many highs and lows on and off the field, but I wholeheartedly and passionately aimed to maintain Pakistan’s pride and respect in …

Pakistan’s Babar Azam steps down as captain after dismal Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan’s Babar Azam steps down as captain after dismal Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood have replaced Babar as T20 and Test captains, respectively. Babar Azam has stepped down as Pakistan’s cricket captain days after his team’s group-stage exit from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the star batter announced in a statement. Babar captained Pakistan in all three formats starting October 2019, and led them to number one in …

Watch: Babar Azam arrives in Lahore after Pakistan's flop show at World Cup, PCB to take call on ODI captaincy
1 year, 1 month ago

Watch: Babar Azam arrives in Lahore after Pakistan's flop show at World Cup, PCB to take call on ODI captaincy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, on Monday, returned home after a disastrous campaign at the One Day International World Cup in India. Defending champions England crushed Babar's Pakistan side in their final group game of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Kolkata on Saturday. Babar Azam has arrived in Lahore after Pakistan's flop show For the second successive time at the …

‘If I was in place of Babar…’: Ramiz dodges question on Azam's future as captain, slams PAK media's ‘negative role’
1 year, 1 month ago

‘If I was in place of Babar…’: Ramiz dodges question on Azam's future as captain, slams PAK media's ‘negative role’

Hindustan Times  

Despite assembling a formidable unit, Babar Azam-led Pakistan had a disappointing run in the ongoing men's World Cup, which ended with a 93-run defeat against England on Saturday. 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 …

Captaincy has not been a burden for me: Babar Azam
1 year, 1 month ago

Captaincy has not been a burden for me: Babar Azam

The Hindu  

When the World Cup fixtures were first released, England-Pakistan at the Eden Gardens had a halo around it. Friday’s pre-match briefing with Babar Azam was thus mostly about sombre reflection and the future course of action. “I think the South Africa match cost us,” said the Pakistan skipper. It’s cricket; we will try to finish on a good note and …

'Don't know why he's ICC No. 1 batter. He's not great': Gambhir, Sehwag, Hafeez crush Babar Azam hype after PAK WC low
1 year, 1 month ago

'Don't know why he's ICC No. 1 batter. He's not great': Gambhir, Sehwag, Hafeez crush Babar Azam hype after PAK WC low

Hindustan Times  

Before the World Cup had kicked off in Ahmedabad earlier this month, Gautam Gambhir was asked who would emerge as the most impactful player in the 2023 edition and without an inch of hesitation, the former India opener backed Babar Azam to take the tournament by storm having dominated the format as the No. Cricket legends have their say on …

Flailing Pakistan, on notice, run into red-hot South Africa
1 year, 1 month ago

Flailing Pakistan, on notice, run into red-hot South Africa

Hindustan Times  

There is little chance that Babar Azam would have a ‘cornered tiger’ t-shirt tucked inside his kit bag which he would come out wearing at the toss against South Africa on Friday. Pakistan's bowler Shaheen Afridi with Babar Azam From three points to show and three losses down, Imran’s Pakistan went on to win five matches in a row to …

PCB's bizarre statement after Afghanistan humiliation; drops major hint on Babar Azam's captaincy future
1 year, 1 month ago

PCB's bizarre statement after Afghanistan humiliation; drops major hint on Babar Azam's captaincy future

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has suggested that captain Babar Azam's leadership could be in jeopardy if the team's performance in the current World Cup does not improve. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam during a practice session ahead of their 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai The PCB, on Thursday, released …

Against Australia, Pakistan will look to make amends
1 year, 2 months ago

Against Australia, Pakistan will look to make amends

Hindustan Times  

While the Pakistan team are facing a backlash at home for the seven-wicket defeat against India, the one-sided contest was not really a surprise. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam with teammates Muhammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Taking on arch-rivals India at any venue in India would have been …

'Babar Azam should change...': Gautam Gambhir offers advice to Pakistan captain before World Cup clash vs AUS
1 year, 2 months ago

'Babar Azam should change...': Gautam Gambhir offers advice to Pakistan captain before World Cup clash vs AUS

Hindustan Times  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels Babar Azam should take more responsibility as leader of Pakistan in the ongoing edition of the ICC World Cup. A top-four finish at the One Day International World Cup in India was a small goal for superstar Babar, who masterminded Pakistan's historic win over the Men In Blue in ICC World T20 2021. After …

Asia Cup 2023: Babar Azam hails Pakistan pacers after Bangladesh win, admits confidence boost for India clash
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Babar Azam hails Pakistan pacers after Bangladesh win, admits confidence boost for India clash

Firstpost  

Pakistan convincingly swept aside Bangladesh in the Super 4s of the Asia Cup with seamers accounting for nine wickets. Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam praised his seam-bowling unit for dismissing Bangladesh cheaply on Wednesday in the Asia Cup Super 4s. Pakistan’s four seamers - Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Faheem Ashraf - accounted for nine wickets against …

‘Babar Azam is going to have a lot of difficulty’: Kaif bypasses Bumrah, picks India bowler to stop Pakistan captain
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Babar Azam is going to have a lot of difficulty’: Kaif bypasses Bumrah, picks India bowler to stop Pakistan captain

Hindustan Times  

Who will be India's best bet to stop Pakistan captain Babar Azam? The pace spearhead will play his first multi-nation tournament since the 2021 T20 World Cup and will be Rohit Sharma's main weapon to peg back the in-form Pakistan batting line-up in their Asia Cup 2023 opener on September 2 in Pallekele. And the last time he came up …

Babar Azam: Would have been good if the whole Asia Cup would have been held in Pakistan
1 year, 3 months ago

Babar Azam: Would have been good if the whole Asia Cup would have been held in Pakistan

The Hindu  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam doesn’t want to make a hue and cry about ‘Hybrid Model’ of hosting the Asia Cup but felt that it would have been nice to have hosted the marquee tournament in his country in its entirety. The Pakistan Cricket Board has hosting rights for the Asia Cup but the Asian Cricket Council headed by Jay Shah …

'Babar Azam should be criticised': Pakistan batter makes bold comment on No.1 ODI batter ahead of Asia Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

'Babar Azam should be criticised': Pakistan batter makes bold comment on No.1 ODI batter ahead of Asia Cup

India TV News  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is hailed as a modern-day great in International Cricket. However, Pakistan batter Abid Ali believes that Azam should be criticised as it brings the best out in him. People start complaining after one or two matches: Ali The 35-year-old Ali also stated that people start complaining if he does not perform after one of two matches. …

Babar Azam will remain Pakistan skipper until he himself decides to leave captaincy: Najam Sethi
1 year, 9 months ago

Babar Azam will remain Pakistan skipper until he himself decides to leave captaincy: Najam Sethi

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi said that Babar Azam can remain the national skipper until the latter decides to take a call on his captaincy. However, Babar won’t be a part of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan to be played from March 25 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. But Sethi, who had replaced Ramiz Raja as the …

WATCH VIDEO: Shahid Afridi takes dig at Babar Azam while comparing him to Virat Kohli
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH VIDEO: Shahid Afridi takes dig at Babar Azam while comparing him to Virat Kohli

India TV News  

Pakistan's cricketing system is a very unique one and the people associated with it, be it in the past or the present always find a way to stay in the news and in the headlines. The legendary all-rounder has always spoken his mind and interestingly he doesn't mince words, but this time around he might have taken things too far …

Babar Azam should be more aggressive as captain as it's a World Cup year: Kamran Akmal
1 year, 10 months ago

Babar Azam should be more aggressive as captain as it's a World Cup year: Kamran Akmal

India Today  

Veteran batter Kamran Akmal reckoned that Babar Azam should change his approach to being the skipper of the Pakistan national team across all three formats. However, Babar has failed to lead Pakistan to victory even in one home Test match since January 2022. Akmal, who last donned the national jersey back in 2017, said that Babar should be more aggressive …

Babar Azam wins ICC men’s cricketer of the year award
1 year, 10 months ago

Babar Azam wins ICC men’s cricketer of the year award

The Hindu  

Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam was named the men’s player of the year by the International Cricket Council on Thursday. Babar and England’s Nat Sciver were picked as the one-day international players of 2022 and England Test captain Ben Stokes was judged the best men’s test cricketer. Babar led Pakistan to the finals of two Twenty20 tournaments last year — …

'Babar Azam should quit captaincy': Ex-Pakistan star comes up with bold pick for star batter's successor as captain
1 year, 10 months ago

'Babar Azam should quit captaincy': Ex-Pakistan star comes up with bold pick for star batter's successor as captain

Hindustan Times  

Even though Babar Azam has no plans to give up the captaincy, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has revealed his pick for the successor of the all-format captain. Under the leadership of star batter Babar, former world champions Pakistan suffered a 2-1 series defeat at the hands of New Zealand in their backyard. Before Pakistan's series defeat to New Zealand …

Babar Azam has a lot of room for improvement in his captaincy: Shahid Afridi
1 year, 11 months ago

Babar Azam has a lot of room for improvement in his captaincy: Shahid Afridi

India Today  

Former Pakistan interim chief selector Shahid Afridi reckoned that Babar Azam has a long way to go before being deemed as a successful captain. Although Pakistan played in the final of the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup last year under Babar’s captaincy, the 28-year-old mostly struggled as skipper in Tests. The chairman of the PCB should have taken …

PCB mulls replacing Babar Azam as Test captain as Shan Masood emerges top contender: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

PCB mulls replacing Babar Azam as Test captain as Shan Masood emerges top contender: Report

Hindustan Times  

The criticism around Babar Azam's captaincy, leading to discussions on his future in the role. With Pakistan Cricket Board witnessing massive changes in the administration, questions were once again raised on Babar's future as Pakistan captain. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam According to a report in Cricketpakistan.com.pk, PCB are contemplating on removal of Babar from Test captaincy following his poor performance …

Bad news for Babar Azam, Pakistan skipper might be sacked by PCB
1 year, 11 months ago

Bad news for Babar Azam, Pakistan skipper might be sacked by PCB

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board is currently trying to transform itself and how it works. After Pakistan's embarrassing 3-0 defeat to England in December last year, the cricket board has been through a phase of transition and they don't seem to stop anytime soon. Najam Sethi as PCB chief was pretty quick to react and he appointed Shahid Afridi as the 'interim …

Babar Azam not fussed about captaincy criticism after winless run in home Tests: I don't have to please anyone
1 year, 11 months ago

Babar Azam not fussed about captaincy criticism after winless run in home Tests: I don't have to please anyone

India Today  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that he isn’t worried about the talks about his captaincy in Test cricket. After drawing the Test series against New Zealand 0-0, Pakistan are now set to face the Black Caps in the three-match ODI series, which gets underway on Monday, January 9 at the National Stadium in Karachi. We will try to switch off …

Watch: Babar Azam shuts audacious 'aapse captaincy chhini jayegi…' question with savage reply after thrilling draw vs NZ
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Babar Azam shuts audacious 'aapse captaincy chhini jayegi…' question with savage reply after thrilling draw vs NZ

Hindustan Times  

A brave century by Sarfaraz Ahmed helped Pakistan end the second Test in a draw on day 5, posting 304 for nine with New Zealand one wicket away and the hosts 15 short of their 319 target in Karachi on Friday. With the first Test also ending in a draw, the pressure has increased on under-fire captain Babar Azam for …

PAK vs NZ: Captaincy is a hard thing, says former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq backing Babar Azam
1 year, 11 months ago

PAK vs NZ: Captaincy is a hard thing, says former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq backing Babar Azam

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has backed Babar Azam to continue to lead Pakistan, saying that captaincy can be hard. Speaking during an event hosted by Cricket Pakistan, Inzamam said Babar is answering his critics with the bat, insisting that captaincy can be hard sometimes. The former Pakistan skipper said the more confidence a captain gets, the better decisions he takes, …

Should Babar Azam be sacked as captain? Shahid Afridi delivers blunt verdict after Pakistan's 0-3 defeat to England
2 years ago

Should Babar Azam be sacked as captain? Shahid Afridi delivers blunt verdict after Pakistan's 0-3 defeat to England

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam's captaincy has come under significant scanner after the side's crushing 0-3 clean sweep Test series defeat to England. Babar Azam; Shahid Afridi Babar, meanwhile, is facing the wrath of fans and former cricketers with many even suggesting the star batter to step down from captaincy. However, the 28-year-old batter found support from Pakistan's former cricketer and legendary all-rounder …

Replacing Babar Azam as captain is not the solution for Pakistan, says Shahid Afridi after England series loss
2 years ago

Replacing Babar Azam as captain is not the solution for Pakistan, says Shahid Afridi after England series loss

India Today  

Former cricketer Shahid Afridi has jumped to the defence of Babar Azam and said that sacking the 28-year-old as captain isn't the solution for Pakistan. The former cricketer said, as quoted by Hindustan Times, that the mindset of the captain needs to be changed and the management needs to step up in order to do so. He said the team …

'Pehle Pakistan, baki sab baad me': Babar Azam responds to criticism on his role as Test captain after England whitewash
2 years ago

'Pehle Pakistan, baki sab baad me': Babar Azam responds to criticism on his role as Test captain after England whitewash

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan on Tuesday hit an all-time low as they lost by eight wickets in Karachi to suffer a humiliating whitewash on home soil, a first of its kind for the team. This was also the first time ever in Test cricket that Pakistan have lost four consecutive matches in a row. Pakistan captain Babar Azam On Tuesday, the fourth day …

'People should stop comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli. He is a big zero as captain': Ex-PAK bowler's brutal assessment
2 years ago

'People should stop comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli. He is a big zero as captain': Ex-PAK bowler's brutal assessment

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam stellar rise in international cricket, along with scripting new records across formats has often led fans and experts to compare him with modern-era great Virat Kohli. However, a former Pakistan cricketer, in a stern message, asked fans to stop make these comparisons as he lambasted Babar for his batting and immensely criticised his captaincy during the …

PAK vs ENG: Rashid Latif gives big statement on Babar Azam's altercation with security personnel
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG: Rashid Latif gives big statement on Babar Azam's altercation with security personnel

India TV News  

PAK vs ENG 3rd Test: Pakistan Cricket Board is currently facing turmoil over their captain's altercation with security personnel during a Test series against England. Speaking to Boss TV, Latif stated that PCB chairman Ramiz Raja should look into the issue as this involves the Pakistan captain. The former Pakistani player also added that the Pakistan captain protesting for his …

PAK vs ENG: Stokesy is only going to get better and better - McCullum showers praise after series win
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG: Stokesy is only going to get better and better - McCullum showers praise after series win

India TV News  

Head coach Brendon McCullum lavished praise on England skipper Ben Stokes after the team's 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan in the Test series. The former New Zealand batter said the team has performed incredibly well to win the series in Pakistan. "So I feel incredibly lucky that I've taken over this job when Stokesy has got the reins, and I think …

'Stokes will not say it on the interview': Hussain drops epic remark after England seal historic Test series in Pakistan
2 years ago

'Stokes will not say it on the interview': Hussain drops epic remark after England seal historic Test series in Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Nasser Hussain credited the Babar Azam-led Pakistan side for showcasing their fighting spirit in the first two Test matches of the action-packed bilateral series. Ben Stokes-led England side upstaged hosts Pakistan in the Multan Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead on Monday. Wood finished with 4-65 as Stokes-led England registered a famous 26-run win over Babar-led …

Pakistan vs England: ‘Very special for English Cricket to come here and win,’ says Ben Stokes
2 years ago

Pakistan vs England: ‘Very special for English Cricket to come here and win,’ says Ben Stokes

Firstpost  

Ben Stokes has won all three Test series since he was named as the captain of the England Test side. Multan: Skipper Ben Stokes hailed England’s Test series win in Pakistan Monday as “massive”, as the team’s new-found aggressive approach continues to pay dividends. Watch: Mohammad Ali refuses to shake hands with Ben Stokes for celebrating early It is also …

Nasser Hussain lauds Ben Stokes after England beat Pakistan in 1st Test: Don't think I've seen a better week of captaincy
2 years ago

Nasser Hussain lauds Ben Stokes after England beat Pakistan in 1st Test: Don't think I've seen a better week of captaincy

India Today  

Former batter Nasser Hussain heaped praise on skipper Ben Stokes after England took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series against Pakistan. On Monday, December 5, the Three Lions beat Babar Azam’s Pakistan by 74 runs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Hussain praised England for straining every sinew in order to secure a win, which looked improbable after the …

Babar Azam has chance to achieve greatness and leave behind a legacy: Ramiz Raja
2 years, 1 month ago

Babar Azam has chance to achieve greatness and leave behind a legacy: Ramiz Raja

India Today  

PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said that he tried to motivate the Pakistan cricketers ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 final against Jos Buttler’s England on Sunday, November 13 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pakistan, on Wednesday, November 9, defeated Kane Williamson’s New Zealand by seven wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground and advanced to their first T20 World Cup …

'I only watched him play twice and immediately asked PCB head you must make him the captain': Imran Khan on Babar Azam
2 years, 1 month ago

'I only watched him play twice and immediately asked PCB head you must make him the captain': Imran Khan on Babar Azam

Hindustan Times  

World cricket has noticed a certain similarity in between Pakistan's 1992 World Cup journey and that of the Babar Azam-led side in the ongoing T20 World Cup. And moments after Pakistan reached the final on Wednesday, after beating New Zealand in the semi-final, 1992 World Cup-winning skipper Imran Khan made a huge statement on incumbent skipper Babar as he revealed …

Imran Khan says he asked PCB to appoint Babar Azam as Pakistan skipper: I haven't seen a player with such versatility
2 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan says he asked PCB to appoint Babar Azam as Pakistan skipper: I haven't seen a player with such versatility

India Today  

Legendary all-rounder Imran Khan said that he had asked the Pakistan Cricket Board to appoint Babar Azam as the skipper of the national team across formats. Khan, who captained Pakistan to glory in the 1992 World Cup, lauded Babar for his versatility, technique and temperament. Babar is currently leading Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on Australian soil. Pakistan will …

Babar Azam on facing criticism over his opening partnership with Mohammad Rizwan: We were waiting for our time
2 years, 1 month ago

Babar Azam on facing criticism over his opening partnership with Mohammad Rizwan: We were waiting for our time

India Today  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said that ups and downs are part and parcel of the game while answering a question about facing criticism for his opening stand with Mohammad Rizwan. On Wednesday, November 9, Babar and Rizwan stitched together a 105-run stand for the opening wicket off 76 balls in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final against New Zealand at …

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