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 not a player who will hit sixes. On Sunday, Pakistan bowed out of the T20 World Cup after beating Paul Stirling’s Ireland by 3 wickets in Florida. Babar also said that he hasn’t thought about leaving captaincy and would only take a call after talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman confident of international comeback
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman confident of international comeback

The Hindu  

Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts next month’s Champions Trophy. Fakhar hasn’t played international cricket since Pakistan’s first-round exit from the T20 World Cup last June and subsequently missed out on central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board for the first time in eight years. “People don’t know that after the …

Cricket News Live Today January 5, 2025: Babar Azam fights with South Africa pacer after he throws ball at stumps; umpire, Aiden Markram intervene - Watch
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Cricket News Live Today January 5, 2025: Babar Azam fights with South Africa pacer after he throws ball at stumps; umpire, Aiden Markram intervene - Watch

Hindustan Times  

By Cricket News Live: Your go-to destination for news and headlines from the world of cricket. Stay ahead of the game by following Crickit's comprehensive coverage of all that's happening around the world, where our team brings to you the latest news, updates, articles, stats, commentary, and much more. Cricket News Live: Crickit's T20 World Cup 2024 coverage gets more …

'How has Babar made it?': Fans baffled with Bumrah's absence in T20I Player of the Year nominees; Arshdeep only Indian
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1 week, 3 days ago

'How has Babar made it?': Fans baffled with Bumrah's absence in T20I Player of the Year nominees; Arshdeep only Indian

Hindustan Times  

The ICC announced the nominations for the T20I Men’s Cricketer of the Year for 2024 a shortlist of four which had some surprising inclusions as well as omissions. In a year where India had unprecedented success in T20 international matches, losing only two matches all year and winning the World Cup in memorable fashion in the USA and the West …

Only 1 Indian in ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer Of The Year nomination: no, it’s not Jaspreet Bumrah
1 week, 3 days ago

Only 1 Indian in ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer Of The Year nomination: no, it’s not Jaspreet Bumrah

Live Mint  

ICC has recently revealed its four-nominee shortlist for Men's T20I Cricketer Of The Year Award and only one Indian has made the cut. Arshdeep Singh, who played a key role in India's victory at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, has been nominated for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award. The seamer has filled the much-needed role …

Arshdeep Singh joins Sikandar Raza, Babar Azam, Travis Head as nominees for ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year
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1 week, 3 days ago

Arshdeep Singh joins Sikandar Raza, Babar Azam, Travis Head as nominees for ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : Arshdeep Singh who starred in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph joins Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, Pakistan's Babar Azam and Australia's Travis Head as nominees for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, according to the ICC. Arshdeep Singh joins Sikandar Raza, Babar Azam, Travis Head as nominees for ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year Arshdeep …

Joke of the year: Babar Azam's T20I Cricketer of the Year nomination shocks fans
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1 week, 4 days ago

Joke of the year: Babar Azam's T20I Cricketer of the Year nomination shocks fans

India Today  

Travis Head, Babar Azam, Sikandar Raza and Arshdeep Singh have been nominated for ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year award. pic.twitter.com/a2CxysIMTK — R A T N I S H December 29, 2024 Here is Nominees for "2024 ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year" Damn Babar Azam in this List Ahead of Bumrah/Hardik/Rohit 😷 Babar in 2024 T20Is 33.54 Avg …

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days
1 week, 4 days ago

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days

Live Mint  

After a gap of 733 days, Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam ended the drought and scored a half-century while playing against South Africa on DAY 3 of the first Test at Centurion. Babar's struggles with bat: The former Pakistan skipper's last half-century in Test cricket came in December 2022, and ever since, he has struggled to score runs for his …

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues
1 week, 4 days ago

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam on Saturday notched up his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first match of the Two-test series against South Africa in Centurion. Babar Azam scored fifty against South Africa in the first Test. Babar Azam was recently dropped from Pakistan's Test squad after scoring just 30 and 5 against England in the first match …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test
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1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test

India Today  

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam ended his two-year-long half-century drought in Test cricket on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday, December 28. SA vs PAK 1st Test Day 3 Live His onslaught against Rabada continued in the next over as he flicked him away for a boundary on the second delivery. Pakistan suffer …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty
1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Retirement calls get louder for Babar Azam after Pakistan batter goes 19 innings without a fifty

Live Mint  

Fans fumed at Babar Azam on social media after the former Pakistan captain departed for just four off 11 balls in the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday. For the record, it was Babar's 19th Test innings without a single half-century. Regarded as one of the best batters in cricket at the moment, …

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 …

Fakhar Zaman shockingly backtracks from his stance on Babar Azam, makes '100 percent' U-turn on viral 'tweet'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Fakhar Zaman shockingly backtracks from his stance on Babar Azam, makes '100 percent' U-turn on viral 'tweet'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's top-order batter, Fakhar Zaman, clarified his post, which did not go well with the Pakistan Cricket Board. Fakhar Zaman posted a message in support of Babar Azam after the latter was excluded from the squad for the last two Tests against England in October 2024. However, Fakhar Zaman has now said that he "should not have tweeted" as no …

Kohli, Jaiswal sparkle, T20 World Cup, Mandhana and Sana arise: 2024 review
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kohli, Jaiswal sparkle, T20 World Cup, Mandhana and Sana arise: 2024 review

Al Jazeera  

From Shamar Joseph’s searing spell of fast bowling to New Zealand’s Women’s T20 World Cup win, Al Jazeera picks the top 10 cricketing moments in 2024. From a young pacer offering a throwback to the glory days of West Indian fast bowling to women’s cricket claiming its rightful limelight and Afghanistan building on their reputation as world beaters – Al …

PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record
2 weeks, 5 days ago

PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record

ABP News  

Babar Azam breaks MS Dhoni's record: Pakistan attained a thumping 81-run win over South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series on December 19, clinching PAK vs SA ODI series 2-0. Babar Azam's performance in PAK vs SA 2nd ODI saw him shatter multiple records, including surpassing a major milestone set by former India captain MS Dhoni. …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town

India Today  

Pakistan showcased a commanding performance to clinch an ODI series victory against South Africa with an 81-run win on December 20 at Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A stellar batting display, led by the likes of Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a sensational bowling spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealed Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI …

Babar Azam surpasses Universe Boss Chris Gayle to achieve mind-boggling T20 record
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Babar Azam surpasses Universe Boss Chris Gayle to achieve mind-boggling T20 record

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam might have failed to get going in the second T20I of the three-match series against South Africa, but he did manage to make a remarkable T20 record his own. During his 20-ball 31, Babar surpassed ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle to become the fastest player to go past 11,000 T20 runs. Pakistan's Babar Azam plays a shot …

Pakistan cricket is dying, shame: Ahmed Shehzad lashes out on Centurion T20I defeat
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan cricket is dying, shame: Ahmed Shehzad lashes out on Centurion T20I defeat

India Today  

Veteran batter Ahmed Shehzad lashed out after Pakistan slumped to a seven-wicket defeat against South Africa in the second T20I on Friday, December 13 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd T20 Updates Shehzad slammed the Pakistan team management, saying that it hasn’t addressed the issues that have persisted for a long time. but it felt …

Babar Azam smashes Chris Gayle's T20 record, completes 14K runs for Pakistan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Babar Azam smashes Chris Gayle's T20 record, completes 14K runs for Pakistan

India Today  

Babar Azam, on Friday, December 13, became the fastest to 11000 runs in T20s. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd T20 Updates The 30-year-old Babar scored 31 runs off 20 balls with three fours and a six before George Linde accounted for his wicket. Fastest to 11000 runs in T20s Babar Azam – 298 innings Chris Gayle – 314 innings David …

SA vs PAK 2nd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match in Centurion
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK 2nd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match in Centurion

India TV News  

It was a strange clash that a team that won the game wouldn't be happy with their performance and the one that came second won't be too disheartened as they eventually got really close. South Africa won the series opener in Durban by 11 runs riding on David Miller's whirlwind knock and returning George Linde's all-round show. The comeback from …

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is

India TV News  

Babar Azam has slipped to seventh place in the ICC T20I rankings following his failure in the first T20 International against South Africa. This was his seventh duck in the shortest format of the game equalling Virat Kohli in this aspect who has now retired from T20Is. Coming back to the rankings, Babar has slipped below Pakistan's current T20I captain …

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 …

Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : White-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan offered surety about Pakistan not being daunted by South Africa's impeccable home record before the multi-format series begins in Durban. Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record Pakistan will square off against South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests on strips that are expected to hold …

SA vs PAK 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match in Durban
4 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs PAK 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match in Durban

India TV News  

Only three players may be common and out of those only one in the playing XI but that doesn't change the fact that South Africa after finishing the Test series against Sri Lanka, will be quick into their work in the three-match T20 series against Pakistan, a little over 36 hours later. South Africa being without a few of their …

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. …

South Africa vs Pakistan – T20 series: When, where, teams, head-to-head
1 month ago

South Africa vs Pakistan – T20 series: When, where, teams, head-to-head

Al Jazeera  

Klaasen leads South Africa in Markram’s absence as they meet Rizwan-led Pakistan in three-match T20 series from Tuesday. The runners-up of the last two ICC Men’s T20 World Cups, South Africa in 2024 and Pakistan in 2022, have both seen their T20 fortunes drop in recent bilateral T20 series. First T20: Tuesday, December 10, 6pm at Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead, Durban …

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’
1 month ago

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar stated Babar Azam need to score at least three centuries in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy at home to secure his place in the national team in one-dayers. Ranked top in ODIs among batters ahead of the Indian trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, Babar needs to protect his place in the …

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Highlights from Bulawayo
1 month ago

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Highlights from Bulawayo

India Today  

20:43 IST: And now, with the conclusion of the post-match presentation, Salman Agha, the captain of Pakistan has been handed over the trophy. And with this, an exciting white-ball series draws to a close, with Pakistan emerging victorious in both the ODI and T20I formats, demonstrating clear dominance over Zimbabwe. The hosts now face a period of reflection to analyze …

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 …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Pakistan bowler Sufiyan Muqeem takes record T20 figures to rout Zimbabwe
1 month ago

Pakistan bowler Sufiyan Muqeem takes record T20 figures to rout Zimbabwe

The Independent  

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List Of Records Broken By Sufiyan Muqeem & Pakistan In Historic 10-Wicket Win Vs Zimbabwe In 2nd T20I
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1 month ago

List Of Records Broken By Sufiyan Muqeem & Pakistan In Historic 10-Wicket Win Vs Zimbabwe In 2nd T20I

ABP News  

ZIM Vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Pakistan have recorded one of the biggest record-breaking wins in their T20I history today, as they inflicted a 10-wicket hammering on hosts Zimnbabwe in the 2nd T20I, and with that, take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Sufiyah Muqeem rewrites history books in his own style, as the Pakistan spinner now holds the record …

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Pakistan clinches series 2-0 with dominant 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe
1 month ago

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Pakistan clinches series 2-0 with dominant 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Spinner Sufiyan Muqeem took career-best figures of five wickets for three runs in 2.4 overs as Pakistan thrashed hosts Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to clinch the three-match Twenty20 International series with a game to spare in Bulawayo on Tuesday. The home side had a bright opening stand as Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani put on 37 in 27 balls, but …

ZIM vs PAK Highlights, 2nd T20I: Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to take 2-0 series lead
1 month ago

ZIM vs PAK Highlights, 2nd T20I: Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to take 2-0 series lead

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the second T20I between Zimbabwe and Pakistan played at the Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I Scorecard PLAYING XIs Pakistan - Omair Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem. Zimbabwe - Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, …

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum
1 month ago

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar gave an ultimatum to Babar Azam on his future in one-day internationals and T20 cricket amid changes in Pakistan's white-ball team management. Akhtar reckoned Babar will have to score three centuries, in a winning cause, during the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan, to save his career. Shoaib Akhtar has his say on Babar Azam's …

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Dream11 Prediction, pitch report, live streaming and all you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Dream11 Prediction, pitch report, live streaming and all you need to know

India TV News  

The second T20I of the three-match series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan is scheduled to take place on December 3 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I Pitch Report Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo has hosted 20 T20 matches so far in its history with 155 being the average first innings score. Interestingly, 236 is the …

Zubaid Akbari receives maiden call-up as Afghanistan announce ODI, T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour
1 month, 1 week ago

Zubaid Akbari receives maiden call-up as Afghanistan announce ODI, T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Young left-hand batter Zubaid Akbari received maiden call-up as the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Zubaid Akbari receives maiden call-up as Afghanistan announce ODI, T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour Darwish Rasooli returned to the T20I side following an impressive domestic season, having led Afghanistan to …

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20I series live streaming, schedule, squads and all you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20I series live streaming, schedule, squads and all you need to know

India TV News  

Zimbabwe will eye a positive start to the three-match T20I series as they host Pakistan in Bulawayo on Sunday. Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20I fixtures 1st T20I - 4:30 PM IST, Sunday, December 1 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo 2nd T20I - 4:30 PM IST, Tuesday, December 3 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo 3rd T20I - 4:30 PM IST, …

ZIM vs PAK 1st T20I pitch report: How will surface at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo play for series opener
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1 month, 1 week ago

ZIM vs PAK 1st T20I pitch report: How will surface at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo play for series opener

India TV News  

Zimbabwe and Pakistan are set to lock horns against each other in a three-match T20I series from December 1 onwards. The two teams will face each other at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo for all of the three contests, as was the case in the ODIs. Pakistan will be led by Salman Agha as the newly-named white-ball captain Mohammad …

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 …

Coaches are glorified, captain and players are the ones who win matches: Aaqib Javed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coaches are glorified, captain and players are the ones who win matches: Aaqib Javed

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s interim white-ball head coach and senior selector, Aaqib Javed, believes the role of a coach in a team’s success is glorified in modern-day cricket and that the captain and players are the ones who bring results. The former Test pacer also rubbished speculations that batting stalwart Babar Azam and some other players were being targeted and eased out of …

AUS vs PAK: Babar Azam pips Virat Kohli in list of most runs in T20 internationals in Hobart
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: Babar Azam pips Virat Kohli in list of most runs in T20 internationals in Hobart

Live Mint  

Babar Azam has pipped Virat Kohli to the second spot in the list of most runs in the T20Is after his knock of 41 against Australia in the third game against Australia in Hobart on Monday. The right-hander, who stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball captain for the second time before the Australia series, didn't had a great Australian tour. For …

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 all-format head coach: Report
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

India become second team to register 100 T20I wins away from home, chase Pakistan's all-time record
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India become second team to register 100 T20I wins away from home, chase Pakistan's all-time record

India TV News  

The 11-run win for Team India at SuperSport Park in Centurion was special for many reasons, but none bigger than the fact that it was India's 100th win in the shortest format of the game while playing away from home. The triumph in Centurion helped India become the second team ever to register 100 T20I wins away from home and …

After ODI success, Rizwan eyes T20I series win in Australia
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

After ODI success, Rizwan eyes T20I series win in Australia

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan is confident of winning the upcoming T20 international series in Australia and is also eyeing a whitewash of the home team. After ODI success, Rizwan eyes T20I series win in Australia The Pakistan team led by Rizwan surprised everyone by winning a one-day series in Australia for the first time since 2002, after the …

'Pakistan kyun nahi aa rahe aap?': Suryakumar Yadav stumped by fan's question in South Africa
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Pakistan kyun nahi aa rahe aap?': Suryakumar Yadav stumped by fan's question in South Africa

India TV News  

The ongoing tussle between the BCCI and the PCB regarding Champions Trophy participation seems to have its effects even in South Africa where the Suryakumar Yadav-led side is currently involved in a four-match T20 series. "Mujhe ek baat bata sakte hain ke Pakistan kyu nahi aa rahe aap?" "Arrey bhaiya, humaare hath mein thodi hai," Surya said given that the …

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