PCB ‘unanimously’ sacks Shaheen Shah Afridi, reappoints Babar Azam as white-ball captain
9 months, 1 week ago

PCB ‘unanimously’ sacks Shaheen Shah Afridi, reappoints Babar Azam as white-ball captain

Live Mint  

Veteran Pakistani opener Babar Azam will once again don the captain's hat for the Pakistan cricket team in the ODI and T20 formats, taking over from pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Following Babar's resignation, PCB had appointed Shaheen Shah Afridi as the white-ball captain while Shan Masood was named the red-ball 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.” According to a PTI report, Babar Azam had sought assurances from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi about the duration of his appointment and also requested to be appointed as Test captain. "Naqvi made it clear to Babar that PCB will decide on the Test captaincy after appointing the red ball foreign coach and Pakistan has no Test commitments until after the World Cup," the source told PTI "The PCB Chairman had made it clear to the selectors that they must decide who should be the captain and also said they would be answerable for the performances of the national team in the future,” the report further stated.

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Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test against South Africa
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test against South Africa

India TV News  

Babar Azam found a place in Pakistan's playing eleven for the first Test match against South Africa starting on December 26 in Centurion. Apart from Babar's return, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas replaced the spin trio of Sajid Khan, Noman Ali and Zahid Mahmood in Pakistan's playing XI. Pakistan playing XI for 1st Test against South Africa Shan …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam scores 0 in 1st T20I, sparks hilarious reactions
4 weeks, 1 day 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, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans
4 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans

The Hindu  

While South Africa’s Test team was on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players were in Pretoria preparing for a Twenty20 series against Pakistan. It is the first of six white-ball matches—three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals—to be played by Pakistan before it meets South Africa in two Test matches. Only Ryan Rickelton of …

All change as South Africa turn to Pakistan white-ball series
4 weeks, 2 days ago

All change as South Africa turn to Pakistan white-ball series

Hindustan Times  

While South Africa's Test team were on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players were in Pretoria preparing for a Twenty20 series against Pakistan. It is the first of six white-ball matches - three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals - to be played by Pakistan before they meet South Africa in two Test matches. …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Aaqib Javed appointed Pakistan's white-ball coach until Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aaqib Javed appointed Pakistan's white-ball coach until Champions Trophy 2025

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday evening confirmed the appointment of the former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed as the white-ball coach on a interim basis. The cricket board has confirmed that Aaqib Javed will be at the helm of the affairs when it comes to Pakistan white-ball side, until the Champions Trophy 2025, which is slated to be played in Pakistan. …

Pakistan name Aaqib Javed as new white-ball cricket coach
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Drop Babar Azam, save Pakistan cricket: Fans slam batter after 3rd T20I vs Australia
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Aaqib Javed set to replace Jason Gillespie as Pakistan white-ball teams' coach
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Babar Azam's Bat Honored in Prestigious Long Room at Iconic MCG
2 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam's Bat Honored in Prestigious Long Room at Iconic MCG

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has his bat displayed in the prestigious Long Room at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The renowned showcase already features bats donated by cricket legends Don Bradman, David Boon, Jack Hobbs, and Brian Lara. Babar's bat will be displayed alongside other iconic bats used by great players.

Rizwan Takes Over as Pakistan White-Ball Skipper
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter, Mohammad Rizwan, is expected to be named as the captain for the national team's white-ball formats. Rizwan has emerged as the preferred candidate due to his consistency as a player and his proven leadership in domestic cricket and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The selectors are expected to announce the white-ball squad by the weekend, with the …

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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'Everybody in Pakistan was surprised': Imad Wasim makes staggering Babar Azam captaincy remark
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Everybody in Pakistan was surprised': Imad Wasim makes staggering Babar Azam captaincy remark

Hindustan Times  

Following Pakistan's poor performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, Babar Azam was removed from the side's white-ball captaincy, and the role was handed over to Shaheen Shah Afridi. But after only six months, the PCB once handed over the captaincy to Babar ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. But Pakistan failed to impress at the T20 World Cup, …

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report
4 months 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 …

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

Azam Khan, 3 other Pakistan cricketers set to take part in Caribbean Premier League
4 months, 1 week ago

Azam Khan, 3 other Pakistan cricketers set to take part in Caribbean Premier League

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, : The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to allow four players to take part in the Caribbean Premier League, which will kick off this weekend, sources informed Geo News. Azam Khan, 3 other Pakistan cricketers set to take part in Caribbean Premier League According to sources, the No-Objection Certificates have been issued to wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan, opener Fakhar Zaman, …

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

Skipper Babar Azam has been facing backlash from all corners after Pakistan's 2024 T20 World Cup campaign ended early in the group stage. Babar has been under the scanners for Pakistan's below-par show under his captaincy in the last two white-ball ICC events. Harbhajan Singh bursts into laughter on bizarre comparison Several former Pakistan cricketers didn't shy away from bashing …

Shoaib Akhtar's brutal dig over ‘unqualified’ Babar Azam's appointment as Pakistan captain: ‘Who was the Einstein’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shoaib Akhtar's brutal dig over ‘unqualified’ Babar Azam's appointment as Pakistan captain: ‘Who was the Einstein’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has once again lashed out at Babar Azam for his captaincy and also took a shot at the PCB for reinstating him as the skipper. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam throws his bat after losing his wicket during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match. Earlier last year, Babar relinquished his captaincy after the team's …

Babar Azam doesn't deserve a place in Pakistan's T20I team: Virender Sehwag
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam doesn't deserve a place in Pakistan's T20I team: Virender Sehwag

India Today  

Virender Sehwag said that Babar Azam doesn’t deserve a spot in the T20I team if Pakistan ring in the changes in leadership following their underwhelming campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats ‘Babar Azam’s performances not up to the mark’ “Babar Azam is …

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni's Record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni's Record

ABP News  

Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni Record: The T20 World Cup 2024 has been a forgettable tournament for Babar Azam, as Pakistan failed to qualify for the Super 8 after initial losses, drawing widespread criticism. Babar Azam set a new record by becoming the highest run-scorer as a captain in ICC T20 World Cup tournament history. Also on ABP Live | …

Haven't thought about quitting captaincy, it's PCB's call: Babar Azam
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Haven't thought about quitting captaincy, it's PCB's call: Babar Azam

New Indian Express  

FORT LAUDERHILL: Under-fire Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hasn't yet thought about quitting captaincy despite his team's group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup, insisting that any decision on the matter will be taken only after discussions with his Cricket Board. Having faced massive criticism, the Pakistan skipper hit back when asked if he has any plans to tender his resignation. …

Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Shahid Afridi blasts Babar for 'not supporting Shaheen...': 'Even selectors said he doesn't know how to do captaincy'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi blasts Babar for 'not supporting Shaheen...': 'Even selectors said he doesn't know how to do captaincy'

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Friday lashed out at incumbent skipper Babar Azam for accepting the captaincy role for the T20 World Cup after the Pakistan Cricket Board removed Shaheen Afridi from the position. Shahid Afridi has his say on PCB's captaincy stance before the T20 World Cup PCB removed Babar from white-ball captaincy last December after Pakistan failed …

PAK vs CAN: Captain Babar Azam demotes himself to number 3 in must-win clash
6 months, 4 weeks ago

PAK vs CAN: Captain Babar Azam demotes himself to number 3 in must-win clash

India Today  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam demoted himself to number three during his team’s third clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 against Canada on Tuesday, June 11 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Babar Azam's record at number 3 Babar has opened the innings for the majority of his …

IND vs PAK Playing XIs, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan recall Imad Wasim; Kuldeep Yadav remains out for India
7 months ago

IND vs PAK Playing XIs, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan recall Imad Wasim; Kuldeep Yadav remains out for India

India TV News  

Captain Babar Azam won the crucial toss as Pakistan elected to bowl first against India in the 19th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on Sunday, June 9. In a major decision, India named the similar playing eleven that beat Ireland in the last match while the experienced Imad Wasim returned to Pakistan's starting eleven. …

‘Babar Azam’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people
7 months 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
7 months 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 …

Watch: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar at airport as Pakistan travel to Dallas
7 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar at airport as Pakistan travel to Dallas

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar bumped into the Pakistan cricket team at the London airport on Saturday, June 1. Gavaskar was seen having a warm chat with Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the senior national team arrived at the airport to head to the USA for the T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Pakistan …

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup
7 months, 1 week ago

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup

India Today  

Former South African captain AB de Villiers had an interesting chat with Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the T20 World Cup. T20 World Cup, Pakistan squad: All you need to know Babar takes over from Shaheen Babar's biggest assignment after taking over the helm of affairs will be the T20 World Cup. Babar also said the confidence of the …

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’

Hindustan Times  

Shahid Afridi feels the onus is on Babar Azam and Co. to end Pakistan's trophy drought in ICC events this season. Superstar batter Babar guided the Green Army to the summit clash of the T20 World Cup hosted by Australia. Afridi also reserved special praise for all-rounder Shadab After Pakistan's no-show in the India World Cup, premier batter Babar stepped …

Shaheen Afridi never made vice-captain for T20 World Cup: PCB shocked at rumours
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi never made vice-captain for T20 World Cup: PCB shocked at rumours

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied offering the vice-captaincy role to Shaheen Afridi for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shaheen was announced as the captain of the shorter format of the game after Babar stepped down from leadership duties of all the 3 formats after Pakistan's loss in the ODI World Cup 2023. Shaheen was removed from the helm of …

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi rejects PCB's offer to become Babar Azam's deputy in T20 World Cup: Report

Hindustan Times  

Premier pacer Shaheen Afridi has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's offer to be the deputy of Babar Azam in the T20I format ahead of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, Shaheen was named Pakistan's T20I captain after the 2023 ODI World Cup but the change in management at PCB led to his removal as skipper following the T20I series defeat in …

Pakistan announce squad for T20 World Cup 2024, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim included
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan announce squad for T20 World Cup 2024, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim included

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced the team's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA. The squad features Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, the two cricketers who have returned from retirement. It would have been nice if he had gotten an outing at Headingley, but we remain confident that he will continue …

Babar Azam becomes most successful captain in T20I history after Pakistan win second T20I vs Ireland – India TV
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam becomes most successful captain in T20I history after Pakistan win second T20I vs Ireland – India TV

India TV News  

Babar Azam scripted a world record on Sunday, May 12 becoming the most successful captain in T20 internationals after Pakistan defeated Ireland to level the three-match T20 series 1-1. The 7-wicket win on Sunday in Dublin was Babar's 45th win as a captain in international T20s for Pakistan, which is the most for any skipper in the format as he …

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup
8 months ago

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Just days after veteran Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim clarified that all his good between him and "good friend" Babar Azam, contrary to the long-standing rumour in the media, the two were spotted having a heated argument during Pakistan's preparation for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. Earlier last week, Imad, who reversed his retirement decision to make himself available …

'I want to make clear that Shaheen Afridi...': Babar Azam makes staggering statement on Pakistan captaincy controversy
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Babar Azam clears air around 'not so recent' bond with Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam clears air around 'not so recent' bond with Shaheen Afridi

India Today  

Pakistan captan Babar Azam made it clear that his bond with Shaheen Afridi is not recent, talking up the camaraderie he shares with the star cricketer. Babar, while speaking in the press conference ahead of Pakistan's 5-match T20I series against New Zealand, addressed his relationship with Shaheen and reinstated that both players support each other in every situation. "I want …

Mohammad Amir, UAE-banned Usman Khan named in Pakistan squad for T20 series against New Zealand
8 months, 4 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 …

Wahab Riaz reveals reason behind removing Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan captain
9 months 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 …

'Don't test my patience...': Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on losing Pakistan captaincy to Babar Azam
9 months ago

'Don't test my patience...': Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on losing Pakistan captaincy to Babar Azam

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi on Friday ended his silence on the fiasco around his removal from the post of T20I captain. Less than a week back, the Pakistan Cricket Board took a massive U-turn as they reappointed Babar Azam as the white-ball leader, two months before the start of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and …

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Shaheen Shah Afridi left disgruntled as PCB hold emergency meeting after fake statement controversy
9 months, 1 week ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi left disgruntled as PCB hold emergency meeting after fake statement controversy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's captaincy saga has taken multiple twists and turns since PCB replaced Shaheen Shah Afridi with Babar Azam. It has left Afridi furious with a statement on PCB's website which carries his quotes, which he did not say. Reportedly, Afridi didn't contribute anything to the statement, and his reaction has increased tensions within the national team camp. Also, PCB's decision …

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