SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
3 months, 4 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 tour. “Our focus in ODIs is to continue building momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy, while the T20I series provides a platform to blend experience with emerging talent,” said Aaqib Javed, the interim white-ball head coach However, off-spinner Sajid Khan has missed out on selection despite his 19 wickets against England. “The selectors, after taking into consideration the Centurion and Newlands conditions as well as South Africa as the opposition, have opted for only one specialist spinner in Noman Ali, who took 20 wickets against England and has 67 wickets in 17 Tests,” a press release by the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

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"Inhe joote maarne chahiye": Basit Ali's jaw-dropping remark on "professors" who backed Babar Azam as opener
2 days ago

"Inhe joote maarne chahiye": Basit Ali's jaw-dropping remark on "professors" who backed Babar Azam as opener

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, : Former cricketer and coach Basit Ali launched a scathing tirade after Pakistan's shambolic defeat against an inexperienced New Zealand side in the first ODI in Napier. "Inhe joote maarne chahiye": Basit Ali's jaw-dropping remark on "professors" who backed Babar Azam as opener From dominating the world, taking the title of Asian Giants and emerging as a global powerhouse, …

Former Pakistan cricketer cites India example after humiliation in New Zealand: 'Look at the IPL...'
3 days, 9 hours ago

Former Pakistan cricketer cites India example after humiliation in New Zealand: 'Look at the IPL...'

Firstpost  

Former Pakistan player and PCB selector slammed national team’s dismal performance in the recent T20I series against New Zealand, highlighting issues in team management and selection. Image: AFP Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal did not hold back in his criticism of the national team’s dismal performance during the recent T20I series in New Zealand. The series ended in a humiliating …

NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand
5 days, 21 hours ago

NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, is not disheartened by the 1-4 defeat in the just-concluded series in New Zealand and believes that the new faces tried out in the matches will eventually come through. “Look the conditions in New Zealand are normally challenging with the bounce, pace and movement in the pitches, so for players coming to play here …

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan make selection U-turn, include Haris Rauf in ODI squad
6 days, 10 hours ago

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan make selection U-turn, include Haris Rauf in ODI squad

India Today  

Pakistan selectors made a U-turn ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand, bringing back Haris Rauf to the squad. According to a PCB source selector Aaqib Javed had also requested for a reserve wicketkeeper-batter to be added to the ODI squad and Muhammad Haris or Usman Khan would also be retained for the ODI series beginning at Napier on …

PCB asked to 'put pressure and give some incentive' to Shaheen Afridi: 'Formula is clear, drop him'
1 week ago

PCB asked to 'put pressure and give some incentive' to Shaheen Afridi: 'Formula is clear, drop him'

Hindustan Times  

Shaheen Afridi has been struggling lately, and wickets have been hard to come by for the ace Pakistan speedster. Former Pakistan speedster Sikander Bakht feels Shaheen needs to return to domestic cricket and, hence, should be dropped from the national team. Former Pakistan pacer Sikander Bakht feels Shaheen Shah Afridi needs to be dropped from the T20I side. In the …

PAK vs NZ: Abdul Samad saves embarrassment, but Pakistan lose 4th T20I, series
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1 week, 2 days ago

PAK vs NZ: Abdul Samad saves embarrassment, but Pakistan lose 4th T20I, series

India Today  

Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes shared seven wickets as New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for 105 Sunday to win the fourth Twenty20 international by 115 runs and clinch victory in the five-match series with a game remaining. Duffy took 4-20 and Foulkes 3-25 as New Zealand's pacers thrived in responsive conditions under the floodlights at Bay Oval and bowled out …

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz breaks Babar Azam’s record for fastest T20I century for Pakistan, Men in Green keep series alive
1 week, 3 days ago

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz breaks Babar Azam’s record for fastest T20I century for Pakistan, Men in Green keep series alive

Live Mint  

Hasan Nawaz broke Babar Azam's record for fastest T20I century for Pakistan during the third game against New Zealand to keep them alive in the five-match series on Friday in Auckland. Thereafter, it was all Hasan Nawaz and new captain Salman Ali Agha who shared an unbeaten second wicket stand of 133 runs as Pakistan romped home in just 16 …

Salman Ali Agha takes dig at Babar-Rizwan after record chase against New Zealand
1 week, 4 days ago

Salman Ali Agha takes dig at Babar-Rizwan after record chase against New Zealand

India Today  

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha took a veiled dig at senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after his team thrashed New Zealand in a high-scoring affair on Friday, March 21. PAK vs NZ, 3rd T20I: FULL SCORECARD Salman Agha took to X after the team's win in the third T20I and wrote that no one in the current Pakistan …

'Umar bhai, I'm having trouble...': Babar Azam turned to Akmal in desperate bid to fix alarming batting struggles
1 week, 5 days ago

'Umar bhai, I'm having trouble...': Babar Azam turned to Akmal in desperate bid to fix alarming batting struggles

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has found himself as a focus of criticism surrounding Pakistan cricket, with his ongoing struggles and lack of match-defining big scores creating a long barren spell for a player who was considered one of the best batters in the world not too long ago. Pakistan's Babar Azam attends a warm-up session before the start of the ICC Champions …

Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's hope to put behind a horrendous Champions Trophy campaign, where they suffered a group-stage exit in the home tournament, started on a disappointing note. In the opening game of the T20I series against New Zealand on Sunday at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, fast bowler Kyle Jamieson left the Pakistan batting line-up in a shambles after picking three wickets …

Pakistan Cricket Is In ICU Because Of Incorrect Decisions: Afridi
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan Cricket Is In ICU Because Of Incorrect Decisions: Afridi

ABP News  

Former captain Shahid Afridi has questioned the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan to the national T20 squad, saying Pakistan cricket is in ICU because of incorrect decisions. Out of favor since the last T20 World Cup, Shadab was recalled and also appointed vice captain to Salman Ali Agha in Pakistan's T20 squad for the away series against New Zealand. The …

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan's T20I squad after dismal show at Champions Trophy 2025
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan's T20I squad after dismal show at Champions Trophy 2025

Firstpost  

Pakistan Cricket Board has dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam from the T20 squad for the New Zealand series, naming Salman Ali Agha as skipper. Image: Reuters Islamabad: Pakistan dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for the T20 series against New Zealand and rewarded several domestic performers for the five-match series starting on March 16. T20 squad: Salman …

Pakistan drops Babar and Rizwan for five T20s against New Zealand
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan drops Babar and Rizwan for five T20s against New Zealand

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for the T20 series against New Zealand and rewarded several domestic performers for the five-match series starting on March 16. Batters Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz along with fast bowler Mohammad Ali are the three uncapped players in the T20 squad. ___ T20 squad: Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Abbas …

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

Rizwan, Babar dropped from Pakistan squad for T20 series in New Zealand
4 weeks ago

Rizwan, Babar dropped from Pakistan squad for T20 series in New Zealand

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan drop former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20 revamp, but latter holds on to ODI captaincy. Pakistan have dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for the T20 series against New Zealand and rewarded several domestic performers for the five-match series starting on March 16. “We need to play fearless and aggressive cricket in the T20 format …

“Why on earth was Babar Azam sent to open? How can you play one spinner?” - Former captain Intikhab Alam slams Pakistan team
4 weeks, 2 days ago

“Why on earth was Babar Azam sent to open? How can you play one spinner?” - Former captain Intikhab Alam slams Pakistan team

The Hindu  

Intikhab Alam doesn’t mince his words. There was a huge understanding among the players,” he said, adding: “Unless and until you get the right people for the right job, you can’t have the desired result. Other teams like South Africa, Australia came in with three-four experienced spinners, and that tells you everything.” ‘Hybrid model should not happen’ Alam, who has …

'Kaunsa talent, kiss cheez ka?': Shoaib Akhtar blasts Babar Azam, Rizwan's comparisons with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
1 month, 1 week ago

'Kaunsa talent, kiss cheez ka?': Shoaib Akhtar blasts Babar Azam, Rizwan's comparisons with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Shoaib Akhtar didn't mince his words and slammed the Pakistan batters for not living up to the hype in the crucial matches on the big stages. India's Virat Kohli shares a warm hug with Pakistan's Babar Azam after Team India's win in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025- Group A match against Pakistan, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The former pacer …

IND vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi castles Rohit Sharma with a searing yorker in Dubai; watch video
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi castles Rohit Sharma with a searing yorker in Dubai; watch video

Firstpost  

Skipper Rohit Sharma was off to a fiery start in India’s chase of the 242-run target set by Pakistan, racing to 20 with the help of three fours and a six, when he was castled by a searing yorker from left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi. Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after getting castled by Shaheen Shah Afridi in …

IND Vs PAK ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya steps in, sends Babar Azam back to pavilion
1 month, 1 week ago

IND Vs PAK ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya steps in, sends Babar Azam back to pavilion

Live Mint  

Amidst the adrenaline-filled India Vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy match underway at Dubai, India's best all-rounder Hardik Pandya gave the team their first breakthrough as he forced Babar Azam to edge the second delivery of ninth over and get caught by KL Rahul. Following Mohammed Shami's ankle region pain popped in, Hardik was brought into the attack and in the …

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam completes 1000 runs in ICC ODI tournaments during Champions Trophy 2025 match against India
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam completes 1000 runs in ICC ODI tournaments during Champions Trophy 2025 match against India

The Hindu  

Babar Azam became the third Pakistan batter to complete 1,000 runs in ICC One-Day International tournaments during the Champions Trophy 2025 match against India in Dubai on Sunday. Saeed Anwar and Javed Miandad are the only other Pakistan batters to score 1,000 or more runs in ICC ODI events. The 30-year-old had scored a sluggish 90-ball 64 against New Zealand …

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam achieves huge personal milestone despite short lived innings against India
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam achieves huge personal milestone despite short lived innings against India

India TV News  

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam achieves huge personal milestone despite short lived innings against India Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam reached a huge personal milestone with his 23-run knock against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The high-octane clash between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 saw both sides lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket …

IND vs PAK: Axar Patel's excellent fielding catches Imam-ul-Haq short in Dubai | Watch
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK: Axar Patel's excellent fielding catches Imam-ul-Haq short in Dubai | Watch

India TV News  

IND vs PAK: Axar Patel's excellent fielding catches Imam-ul-Haq short in Dubai | Watch Star India all-rounder Axar Patel pulled off an excellent direct hir run out to dismiss Pakistan's Imam-ul-HAq in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. After Hardik Pandya sent star batter Babar Azam packing for just 23 runs, the onus fell onto Saud Shakeel and Imam-ul-Haq's shoulders. In …

Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India: Danish Kaneria
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India: Danish Kaneria

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed Babar Azam for prioritising personal milestones over team success and expressed concerns about Pakistan's preparations ahead of their marquee Champions Trophy clash against India in Dubai on Sunday. "Salman Ali Agha and Khushdil Shah played great knocks, if those two boys hadn't scored quickly, then Pakistan would have lost by 100 …

Babar Never Tried to Build Bench Strength Due to His Likes And Dislikes: Umar Akmal
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Never Tried to Build Bench Strength Due to His Likes And Dislikes: Umar Akmal

Deccan Chronicle  

Karachi: Discarded Test batsman Umar Akmal has placed the blame for the current state of the Pakistan cricket team squarely on Babar Azam's shoulders, saying the former captain failed to build bench strength during his nearly five-year tenure at the helm. "Babar was captain for nearly five years most of the time in all formats and he never tried to …

Babar Azam plays for himself, focusses on stats under pressure: Ex-Pakistan spinner
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam plays for himself, focusses on stats under pressure: Ex-Pakistan spinner

India Today  

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed Babar Azam claiming that the star batter plays for himself and under pressure focusses on his stats and ICC ranking intact. Babar received heavy criticism for his slow batting as Pakistan were chasing 321 runs to win against New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Kaneria went on to …

'Schoolboy Stuff': Babar Azam Under Fire After Pakistan's Crushing Loss In PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy Opener
1 month, 1 week ago

'Schoolboy Stuff': Babar Azam Under Fire After Pakistan's Crushing Loss In PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy Opener

ABP News  

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign got off to a disastrous start as they suffered a crushing 60-run defeat against New Zealand in the tournament opener at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on February 19. Pakistan’s batting woes were highlighted by Babar Azam’s struggles in their defeat to New Zealand. Opening alongside Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam struggled …

Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar said that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s slow innings cost his team dearly during the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Bangladesh Live However, Babar continued to build on his innings, being circumspect at the crease without trying to go for boundaries. …

Babar Azam should play at No.3: Mohammad Amir not a fan of Pakistan star's new role
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam should play at No.3: Mohammad Amir not a fan of Pakistan star's new role

India Today  

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir feels that Babar Azam should stick to his strength and play at the No.3 spot in ODIs. Babar was used by Pakistan in the opener's role during the tri-series, which also included South Africa and New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025: Full coverage 'Babar's a big player' Amir said that Babar is a big player and …

Pakistan told to bring back Babar Azam at no.3 in ODIs after repeated failures as ex-cricketers slam opening move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan told to bring back Babar Azam at no.3 in ODIs after repeated failures as ex-cricketers slam opening move

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s bold experiment of pushing Babar Azam to the opening slot in ODIs has come under scrutiny, with former cricketers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Hafeez openly criticizing the move. Pakistan's Babar Azam watches the ball after playing a shot during the Tri-Nation series final one-day international cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand The Pakistan Cricket Board unveiled its squad …

After Babar Azam fails in final, ex-captain calls for new opener in Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After Babar Azam fails in final, ex-captain calls for new opener in Champions Trophy

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez argued against Babar Azam opening the batting in ODIs, urging the team to announce a replacement for Saim Ayub. Hafeez's comments came Babar Azam failed in the ODI tri-series final against New Zealand on Friday, February 14, continuing a lean patch across all formats. Babar Azam managed 62 runs in three matches of the ODI …

Babar Azam not in form? Pakistan captain backs star batter with interesting take
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam not in form? Pakistan captain backs star batter with interesting take

India Today  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan jumped to the defence of Babar Azam, refusing to agree that the star batter is going through a lean patch in international cricket. Speaking on the eve of the ODI tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi, Rizwan said Babar has been weighed down by pressure due to "extreme expectations" stemming from his own success. While …

Babar Azam's poor run continues, extends century drought to 62 innings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam's poor run continues, extends century drought to 62 innings

India Today  

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam continued his poor run in international cricket as he got dismissed for just 10 in the opening match of the ongoing tri-series against New Zealand on Saturday, February 8 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Pakistan vs New Zealand, ODI Tri-series, Match 1 Live The then Pakistan captain played a magnificent innings of 151 which earned him …

Pakistan vs New Zealand vs South Africa ODI tri-series: All you need to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan vs New Zealand vs South Africa ODI tri-series: All you need to know

India Today  

Pakistan are all set to welcome New Zealand and South Africa to their shores as the ODI tri-series makes a comeback after a long hiatus from the international cricket calendar. Pakistan vs New Zealand vs South Africa: Full squads Pakistan: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman …

King will do it: Mohammad Rizwan on who will open for Pakistan in tri-series opener
1 month, 3 weeks ago

King will do it: Mohammad Rizwan on who will open for Pakistan in tri-series opener

India Today  

Mohammad Rizwan has strongly hinted that Babar Azam will open the batting for Pakistan alongside Fakhar Zaman in the opening match of the ODI tri-series against New Zealand on Saturday, February 8. While announcing their squad for the Champions Trophy, it was revealed either Babar or Saud Shakeel would open the batting for Pakistan alongside the returning Fakhar Zaman during …

Rashid Khan becomes top wicket-taker in T20 history during SA20 Qualifier One clash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rashid Khan becomes top wicket-taker in T20 history during SA20 Qualifier One clash

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan overtook West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the leading wicket-taker in T20s. Rashid Khan becomes top wicket-taker in T20 history during SA20 Qualifier One clash Rashid accomplished this feat during MI Cape Town's Qualifier One match against Paarl Royals at Gqerberha. Bravo, in his 18-year-old career in T20s, which has seen him …

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

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

'X' Reacts As Pakistan's Batting Failure Vs West Indies In 2nd Test Leaves Fans Fuming & Rattled
2 months ago

'X' Reacts As Pakistan's Batting Failure Vs West Indies In 2nd Test Leaves Fans Fuming & Rattled

ABP News  

PAK Vs WI: Pakistan's quest of Test series whitewash over West Indies looks in danger, as the hosts are struggling to chase down the target of 252 in the 2nd Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. READ HERE | Babar Azam Creates Unwanted 'Never-Seen-Before' Record With Latest Failure Vs West Indies However, throughtout the ongoing series, conerns have …

Cricket-Pakistan need 178 within six wickets to beat Windies as test hangs in balance
2 months ago

Cricket-Pakistan need 178 within six wickets to beat Windies as test hangs in balance

Hindustan Times  

Jan 26 - Pakistan needed 178 runs to win the second test and sweep the series, while West Indies were six wickets short of levelling the two-match series after the second day at Multan on Sunday. Cricket-Pakistan need 178 within six wickets to beat Windies as test hangs in balance West Indies ended their second innings on 244 as spinners …

PAK vs WI: Noman Ali becomes first Pakistan spinner to take Test hat-trick
2 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs WI: Noman Ali becomes first Pakistan spinner to take Test hat-trick

India Today  

Noman Ali scripted history on Saturday in Multan, becoming the first Pakistani spinner to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. | Full Scorecard | 26 years after Wasim Akram became the first Pakistan fast bowler to take a hat-trick in Tests, Noman Ali has joined an elite list. Multan Test, Day 1 Updates Noman Ali, who was the first chage …

Pakistan considers all-spin attack in second Test against Windies
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

PAK vs WI, 1st Test: Skipper Masood defends Pakistan’s spin-spiced formula after win over West Indies
2 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs WI, 1st Test: Skipper Masood defends Pakistan’s spin-spiced formula after win over West Indies

The Hindu  

Skipper Shan Masood defended Pakistan’s formula of using spin-friendly pitches to win home Test matches after a 127-run victory over the West Indies in Multan on Sunday. Pakistan completed the win before tea on the third day as spinners Sajid Khan grabbed 5-50 and Abrar Ahmed finished with 4-27 to dismiss the West Indies for 123 after setting a 251-run …

Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed spin web to humble down West Indies in shortest Test in Pakistan
2 months, 1 week ago

Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed spin web to humble down West Indies in shortest Test in Pakistan

India TV News  

Pakistan spinners Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed and Noman Ali spun a web to thrash West Indies in Multan inside 177.2 overs to make it the shortest test ever in Pakistan. Defending a target of 251, Sajid's fifer, Abrar's four-wicket haul and a lone strike from Noman shot Windies for just 123 as Pakistan registered a 127-run win. 17 wickets fell …

PAK vs WI 1st Test, Day 2: Noman and Sajid help Pakistan dominate West Indies in spin battle
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs WI 1st Test, Day 2: Noman and Sajid help Pakistan dominate West Indies in spin battle

The Hindu  

Spin wizards Noman Ali and Sajid Khan guided Pakistan to a strong position against the West Indies after another spin dominated second day’s play in the opening Test in Multan on Saturday. The dry and grassless Multan pitch has already produced 22 wickets in six sessions even though two-and-a-half hours were lost on day one, and another 30 minutes on …

Noman and Sajid give Pakistan lead in spin-dominated first Test
2 months, 1 week ago

Noman and Sajid give Pakistan lead in spin-dominated first Test

Hindustan Times  

Spin pair Noman Ali and Sajid Khan shared nine wickets between them to give Pakistan a 93-run lead on the second day of the opening Test against West Indies in Multan on Saturday. Noman and Sajid give Pakistan lead in spin-dominated first Test Noman grabbed 5-39 for his seventh five-wicket haul in Tests, while Sajid finished with 4-65 to dismiss …

England hopeful Saqib Mahmood will join India tour on time after visa delays
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England hopeful Saqib Mahmood will join India tour on time after visa delays

The Independent  

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Pakistan recalls Imam ul Haq and spinner Abrar Ahmed for West Indies Test series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan recalls Imam ul Haq and spinner Abrar Ahmed for West Indies Test series

The Hindu  

Pakistan has recalled opening batter Imam-ul-Haq for the two-Test series against the West Indies starting in Multan at next week. Imam played his last Test match against Australia in December 2023 before he was not only overlooked for home Test series against Bangladesh and England but also missed out on selection for the two Test matches in South Africa. West …

Pakistan recalls opening batter Imam for two test matches against West Indies
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan recalls opening batter Imam for two test matches against West Indies

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has recalled opening batter Imam-ul-Haq for the two-test series against the West Indies starting in Multan at next week. West Indies is yet to win a test series in this WTC cycle, losing to India, South Africa and England while drawing 1-1 against Australia and Bangladesh. Pakistan has mostly retained its batting combination that competed against South …

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