Days after Babar Azam resigns, Pakistan appoint Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal as coaches
1 year, 1 month 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 also coached Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League last season and was coach of the Afghanistan team during the last T20 World Cup in 2022. Gul and Ajmal are among several new appointments made by the PCB since Pakistan made an early exit from the Cricket World Cup in India by finishing fifth in the 10-team tournament.

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After Gary Kirsten, 2003 World Cup-winning Australian resigns as Pakistan head coach midway into SA vs PAK series
1 week, 4 days ago

After Gary Kirsten, 2003 World Cup-winning Australian resigns as Pakistan head coach midway into SA vs PAK series

Live Mint  

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie became the second high-profile name to resign as Pakistan head coach within a span of within a span of a couple of months. The Australian was hired as Pakistan's Test team head coach. It was learnt that Gillespie and Pakistan Cricket Board didn't go well over the review of Tim Nielsen's contract, who came in …

Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan red-ball coach
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1 week, 4 days ago

Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan red-ball coach

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan's Test team coach and former pacer Aaqib Javed has replaced the Australian for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, PCB announced on Thursday. Gillespie, whose contract was set to expire in 2026, resigned after the Pakistan Cricket Board didn't review the contract of Tim Nielsen, who was brought in …

Aaqib Javed named Pakistan's interim red-ball coach after Jason Gillespie steps down
1 week, 5 days ago

Aaqib Javed named Pakistan's interim red-ball coach after Jason Gillespie steps down

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia cricketer Jason Gillespie resigned as head coach of Pakistan's Test side. The Pakistan Cricket Board named Aaqib Javed as the interim red-ball head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team. Pakistan's test team's head coach Jason Gillespie resigns As per ESPNCricinfo, Gillespie was scheduled to leave for South Africa on Friday, however, hours before joining the Test side …

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan cricket coach
1 week, 5 days ago

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan cricket coach

India Today  

Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie has resigned as Pakistan's Test coach, just a month after Gary Kirsten stepped down from his role as the white-ball coach. Gillespie’s resignation comes as a significant blow to the Pakistan Cricket Board, especially with the two-match Test series against South Africa set to commence on December 26. "The Pakistan Cricket Board has named Aqib …

Pakistan cricket: Gillespie quits ahead of South Africa tour; Aqib promoted
1 week, 5 days ago

Pakistan cricket: Gillespie quits ahead of South Africa tour; Aqib promoted

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan have appointed Aqib Javed as their interim Test coach following the resignation of Australian Jason Gillespie. Former fast bowler Aqib Javed has been appointed Pakistan’s interim Test coach after Jason Gillespie resigned on Thursday evening, the country’s cricket board said. “Aqib’s first assignment as red-ball head coach will be the Two-match test series against South Africa during the ongoing …

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 …

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 …

Pakistan drops Shaheen Afridi for South Africa tour ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; here’s why
2 weeks, 6 days 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'
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 …

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 …

Sufiyan Muqeem creates history for Pakistan, breaks Umar Gul's 15-year-old record during 2nd T20I vs Zimbabwe
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sufiyan Muqeem creates history for Pakistan, breaks Umar Gul's 15-year-old record during 2nd T20I vs Zimbabwe

India TV News  

Sufiyan Muqeem sprinkled his magic against Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo to create an all-time record for the Men in Green. Playing in only his seventh T20I, Muqeem has shattered a historic 15-year-old record of former fast-bowler Umar Gul. The previous record for the best figures by a Pakistan player belonged to former speedster Gul, …

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Pakistan name Aaqib Javed as new white-ball cricket coach
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan name Aaqib Javed as new white-ball cricket coach

Al Jazeera  

Javed’s temporary appointment runs until March 9, 2025, coinciding with the end of the ICC Champions Trophy being staged in Pakistan. Pakistan has again changed its coaching lineup, appointing former fast bowler Aaqib Javed as interim head coach for the white ball team. Gillespie, Pakistan’s red-ball head coach, had replaced former South African Gary Kirsten who resigned over differences with …

Pakistan announce new head coach for T20Is and ODIs, Jason Gillespie to stay in charge of Tests
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan announce new head coach for T20Is and ODIs, Jason Gillespie to stay in charge of Tests

India TV News  

Pakistan have appointed former cricketer Aaqib Javed as their head coach in white-ball formats on an interim basis. For the unversed, Gary Kirsten stepped down from the position of the white-ball head coach of Pakistan, without coaching them in a single ODI, last month after being appointed earlier this year. PCB has also confirmed that it will initiate the recruitment …

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 …

Pakistan appoint Aaqib Javed as interim white-ball head coach until Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan appoint Aaqib Javed as interim white-ball head coach until Champions Trophy

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed former fast bowler Aaqib Javed as the interim head coach of the national white-ball team. Earlier, Gary Kirsten stepped down as the white-ball coach, after which Jason Gillespie served as the interim coach for the ODI and T20I series on Australian soil. The PCB, in the meantime, also said that it would start the process …

PCB quashes reports of Aaqib Javed replacing Jason Gillespie as head coach; Aussie to continue Test assignment vs SA
1 month, 1 week ago

PCB quashes reports of Aaqib Javed replacing Jason Gillespie as head coach; Aussie to continue Test assignment vs SA

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board denied the reports of former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed replacing Jason Gillespie as the all-format head coach. However, PCB has now quashed all these rumours, saying Gillespie will coach Pakistan Test side for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, set to be played in December. Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie during the press conference REUTERS/Akhtar …

Aaqib Javed set to replace Jason Gillespie as Pakistan all-format head coach: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Aaqib Javed set to replace Jason Gillespie as Pakistan all-format head coach: Report

Hindustan Times  

The chopping and changing continues within the Pakistan Cricket Board. As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed is set to replace Gillespie as the all-format coach. Recently, former South Africa batter Gary Kirsten had stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball coach, and it was then that Gillespie was asked to go to Australia as the coach for …

Aaqib Javed set to replace Jason Gillespie as Pakistan white-ball teams' coach
1 month, 1 week ago

Aaqib Javed set to replace Jason Gillespie as Pakistan white-ball teams' coach

India Today  

Current national selector and former pacer Aaqib Javed is likely to be appointed as the permanent head coach in white-ball formats before Pakistan visit Zimbabwe for the ODI and T20I series. "The Pakistan squad will fly to Harare straight from Australia after playing their final T20I on Monday so the new head coach will join them in Zimbabwe,” the source …

IPL 2025: Ponting joining PBKS, Jayawardene returning to MI and other support staff changes ahead of 18th season
1 month, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Ponting joining PBKS, Jayawardene returning to MI and other support staff changes ahead of 18th season

Firstpost  

The overhaul ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction across the 10 franchises doesn’t appear to be limited to the playing group with several teams opting for bring in fresh faces in their backroom staff as well. Here’s a detailed guide to the support staff changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, including appointment of new head coaches: Mumbai Indians …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

"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 …

Why Ricky Ponting feels Pakistan head coach is like Gautam Gambhir: ‘He will have some challenges but…’
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Ricky Ponting feels Pakistan head coach is like Gautam Gambhir: ‘He will have some challenges but…’

Hindustan Times  

Making headlines with his bold prediction of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting also reserved special praise for Pakistan's head coach Jason Gillespie on Tuesday. While Gillespie was appointed Pakistan men's Test coach, former South African batter Gary Kirsten took over the coaching reins in the white-ball format. Ricky Ponting recently backed Australia to hand India 3-1 defeat …

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 …

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Gary Kirsten named Pakistan white-ball head coach ahead of T20 World Cup, Jason Gillespie takes charge of Test team
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gary Kirsten named Pakistan white-ball head coach ahead of T20 World Cup, Jason Gillespie takes charge of Test team

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced former South Africa batter Gary Kirsten as their white-ball head coach ahead of the T20 World Cup in June this year. Meanwhile, the PCB named former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie has been named the senior team's head coach in Test cricket. "Both Kirsten and Gillespie are famous and experienced coaches and their appointment confirms the …

Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Jason Gillespie in Test
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Jason Gillespie in Test

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on April 28 appointed World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as their head coach for ODIs and T20Is, while former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie will take over that role in Test cricket. "The appointment of Kirsten and Gillispie who are high-profile coaches shows how much value is given to the Pakistan cricket team and how much potential foreign …

Pakistan appoint Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Gillespie in Test
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan appoint Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Gillespie in Test

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday appointed World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as their head coach for ODIs and T20Is, while former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie will take over that role in Test cricket. Pakistan appoint Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Gillespie in Test Along with them, former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was appointed as the assistant coach of …

Pakistan Cricket Board appoints Gillespie and Kirsten as men’s head coaches
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Cricket Board appoints Gillespie and Kirsten as men’s head coaches

Al Jazeera  

Kirsten to take charge in limited overs formats and Gillespie in Tests after months of turmoil in Pakistan cricket. Former South Africa batter and coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team in limited overs cricket ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, while former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has …

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 …

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan’s white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Babar Azam replaces Afridi as Pakistan white-ball cricket captain
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam replaces Afridi as Pakistan white-ball cricket captain

Al Jazeera  

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

PCB offers Babar Azam white-ball captaincy, Shaheen Afridi's tenure set to end | REPORT
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PCB offers Babar Azam white-ball captaincy, Shaheen Afridi's tenure set to end | REPORT

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly offered the white-ball captaincy to former skipper Babar Azam and the new T20I skipper Shaheen Afridi is now set to see an early end to his tenure. Babar stepped down from the role of the Pakistan skipper from all three formats after the team's poor show at the ODI World Cup 2023. According to a …

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 …

Ex-Pakistan pacer joins Sri Lanka as fast bowling coach until T20 World Cup
9 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Pakistan pacer joins Sri Lanka as fast bowling coach until T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

Aaqib Javed joins the Sri Lankan coaching staff on with an impressive CV that includes stints with the Pakistan, UAE and Afghanistan. Colombo: Sri Lanka on Saturday appointed former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed as their fast-bowling coach until the completion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June. Javed, a 1992 World Cup winner, is currently serving as the …

Wasim Akram drops remarkable 'Sachin Tendulkar-Brian Lara' mention in Pakistan legend's bowling plans for Babar Azam
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wasim Akram drops remarkable 'Sachin Tendulkar-Brian Lara' mention in Pakistan legend's bowling plans for Babar Azam

Hindustan Times  

In debates over who is the all-time best in a sport, fanatics have often wondered about cross-generational battles. On Saturday, a question left Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram thinking as a fan asked what his bowling plans would have been if he got a chance to bowl against modern-era Pakistan star Babar Azam. Wasim Akram reveals his bowling plans for …

Pakistan recall senior off-break bowler to replace injured Abrar Ahmed for Perth Test against Australia
1 year ago

Pakistan recall senior off-break bowler to replace injured Abrar Ahmed for Perth Test against Australia

India TV News  

Pakistan's new-found mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia to be played in Perth starting December 14. The chairman of selectors Wahab Riaz has named right-arm off-break bowler Sajid Khan as Abrar's replacement for the Perth Test. As per a PCB press release, Sajid will join the team in Perth as soon as …

Pakistan Star Abrar Ahmed Ruled Out Of 1st Test Against Australia, Replacement Announced
1 year ago

Pakistan Star Abrar Ahmed Ruled Out Of 1st Test Against Australia, Replacement Announced

ABP News  

Days before the start of the opening Test match between Pakistan and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Peth, the visitor have been handed a bit of a blow as one of their players has sustained an injury which has ruled him out of the series opener beginning on December 14. The player is none other than their leg-spinner Abrar …

WATCH | Babar Azam tries fielding with gloves at non-striker's end, video goes viral
1 year ago

WATCH | Babar Azam tries fielding with gloves at non-striker's end, video goes viral

India TV News  

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam and the Men in Green are on the Australian shores for a three-match Test series as they resume their charge in the World Test Championship 2023-25. The Pakistan team are currently taking on Australia's Prime Minister XI in a four-day warmup game and the first day of the match saw an intriguing incident. In the …

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 …

Shan Masood, Shaheen Afridi named Pakistan Test and T20I captain
1 year, 1 month ago

Shan Masood, Shaheen Afridi named Pakistan Test and T20I captain

The Hindu  

Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi were named Pakistan captain for Test and T20s, respectively after Babar Azam stepped down from the post. The onus now is not just on the leader but on everyone to take Pakistan’s red ball team forward, create an identity, prepare the kind of a blueprint that would excite our fans.” The PCB said that Masood …

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