9 months ago

PCB chief sought 'major surgery' of Pakistan team but ex-captain wants board 'sacked' after horror show in T20 World Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi called for "a major surgery" on the Pakistan cricket team after they lost to India in the T20 World Cup 2024. Babar Azam and Haris Rauf of Pakistan interact “It seemed initially that a minor surgery would suffice but following the extremely poor performance against India, it is clear that a major surgery is necessary,” Naqvi was quoted as saying by multiple Pakistani media outlets after the Babar Azam-led side failed to chase down 120 against India despite being a commanding position. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif didn't think s. He believed PCB is part of the problem. PCB sacked Shaheen Shah Afridi as the T20I captain and reappointed Babar Azam barely a few months before the T20 World Cup.

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3 days, 9 hours ago

Seifert, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-0 up vs Pakistan with 5-wicket win in 2nd T20I

India Today

New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan with a five-wicket win in the second T20I on Tuesday, March 18 at University Oval, Dunedin. After two quick blows, a brief 31-run stand between captain Salman Agha and Irfan Khan helped Pakistan complete 50 in 6.3 overs before Ish Sodhi rocked them again with two wickets …

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect

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4 days, 4 hours ago

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect

Hindustan Times

Champions Trophy 2025 was the first global cricket tournament held in Pakistan in the last 29 years, marking a significant moment in the sport's history in the country. However, it was nothing short of a financial and logistical failure as the Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending INR 869 crore for playing just one completed …

5 days, 5 hours ago

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan crash to lowest-ever T20I total, suffer nine-wicket drubbing in Christchurch

Live Mint

Pakistan have suffered yet another setback following their league stage exit from the recently concluded Champions Trophy 2025. The Men in Green were bowled out for their lowest total in 20-over cricket during the 1st T20I against New Zealand on Sunday. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, managed just 91 runs in their 18.4 overs in the 1st innings as …

5 days, 7 hours 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 …

5 days, 9 hours ago

Pakistan loses first T20I against New Zealand

Al Jazeera

New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistan’s batting collapsed for less than 100 runs at Hagley Oval. Pakistan slumped to a nine-wicket loss in the first T20 international against New Zealand in Christchurch after failing to defend a meagre score of 91. New ball partner Jacob Duffy returned later in the innings to sweep …

6 days, 3 hours ago

Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct

Hindustan Times

The era when Pakistan reigned as a cricketing powerhouse feels like a distant memory. Recently, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi shared a striking revelation: the current PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, admitted to him that he lacks knowledge about cricket. 'Disappointing how ICC managed Champions Trophy hosting' Pakistan hosted the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 under a hybrid model, with India’s …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: Dysfunctional Pakistan need counselling, not surgery

India Today

"Our performance is at its lowest. Improving the team's performance is our biggest challenge," said Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan lost their group-stage match against India in the T20 World Cup 2024. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Pakistan's recent loss against India once again puts the focus on their team and the cricket board, who have refused to change …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Even MS Dhoni cannot do anything with this Pakistan team': PCB ripped apart after embarrassing group-stage exit

Hindustan Times

Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan continues to receive flak after the side crashed out of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. Former Pakistan women's team captain Sana Mir feels that even a proven leader like MS Dhoni could not have done anything with the Pakistan squad selected for the Champions Trophy, as it was not picked based on the conditions. Pakistan were …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Complete overhaul': What went wrong for Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy?

New Indian Express

KARACHI: Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India. AFP Sport looks at where it all went wrong for Mohammad Rizwan's men in the 50-over tournament: Uncertain build-up Rizwan was appointed white-ball skipper in October last year and led Pakistan to an impressive 2-1 ODI win …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan set to sack coach Aaqib Javed following Champions Trophy flop show: Report

India Today

The backlash due to the poor show in the Champions Trophy, including the humiliating defeat to India, hit the Pakistan team hard and its support staff led by former fast bowler Aaqib Javed is set to be overhauled, according to a cricket Board source. A well-informed source in the Pakistan Cricket Board said that Aaqib will be relieved of his …

3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan Cricket chief hopeful of win vs India: We are fully prepared

India Today

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi has backed the national team to pull off a crucial victory against India as the two arch-rivals lock horns in the highly-anticipated Champions Trophy clash on February 23. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table With each team playing only three group-stage matches, the clash against India has now become a virtual must-win game …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

"Must defeat India": Speedster Haris Rauf identifies way for Pakistan to keep moving forward in CT

Hindustan Times

Dubai, : Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf underlined the importance of a do-or-die clash against India and made it clear that the only way for the defending champions to move forward in the Champions Trophy is by standing triumphant over their arch-rival in Dubai on Sunday. "Must defeat India": Speedster Haris Rauf identifies way for Pakistan to keep moving forward in …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub all but ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025

The Hindu

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi all but ruled out young opener Saim Ayub of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament due to an ankle injury for which he is taking treatment in London. Saim had fractured his ankle on the first day of the second Test against South Africa earlier this month in Cape Town. Saim, named in the ICC’s ODI team …

2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 1 week 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 …

3 months, 1 week 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 …

4 months 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 …

4 months ago

Spencer Johnson fifer helps Australia clinch T20 series with Pakistan

The Hindu

Australia seamer Spencer Johnson claimed a maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket as the host beat Pakistan by 13 runs in the second Twenty20 International on Saturday to clinch the three-match series 2-0. READ: IND vs SA, 4th T20I: Samson, Tilak steal show as India demolishes South Africa to seal series They had recovered from an early onslaught by Australia’s …

5 months ago

Nail-Biting Catch! India-A Triumphs Over Pakistan-A in Emerging T20 Asia Cup 2024

ABP News

India-A emerged victorious in their Round 1 match against Pakistan-A in the Emerging T20 Asia Cup 2024. Ramandeep Singh's stunning catch in the final over proved to be the game-changer, securing a 7-run win for India-A. Anshul Kamboj's bowling prowess and the team's disciplined bowling kept Pakistan-A at bay throughout the match. The match showcased the thrilling rivalry between the …

6 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 …

8 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan take first stern step after T20 World Cup debacle, sack Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq from selection committee

Hindustan Times

The Pakistan Cricket Board sacked former pacer Wahab Riaz and former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq from the selection committee in the aftermath of the team's failure to advance from the group stages of the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, reported ESPN Cricinfo. A fallout after Pakistan's dismal show in the T20 World Cup, where they were …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Zimbabwe Highlights 1st T20I: Sikandar and Co end IND's World Cup party

Hindustan Times

India vs Zimbabwe Highlights, IND vs ZIM 1st T20I: The Indian batters put up a sloppy batting display to lose to Zimbabwe by 13 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series Fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph, India chose to field a young side, handing three debut caps - Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel and …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: The key moments in India’s run to the final

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: After winning the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2007 and finishing runners-up in 2014, India qualified for the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the third time with a resounding win against England on Thursday. Here’s a look at them: Group game against Pakistan: On a tricky New York pitch that offered plenty of assistance …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

AFG vs BAN, T20 World Cup 2024: Gulbadin Naib appears to fake an injury, sparks ‘Spirit of Cricket’ debate

The Hindu

Gulbadin Naib went down with an injury at first slip in the 12th over of the second innings during the Super Eight match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in St Vincent on Tuesday. The incident sparked controversy as moments earlier Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott was signalling his players to slow down the proceedings with rain around the corner. At the …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Gurbaz, Zadran fire as Afghanistan shock Australia in Super 8

The Hindu

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 to drive Afghanistan to a stunning 21-run win over Australia in St. Vincent on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup. Gulbadin Naib claimed 4-20 and Naveen-ul-Haq bagged 3-20, but it was the third century partnership of the tournament from Gurbaz …

9 months ago

Babar Azam, 5 other Pakistan players won’t return home after T20 World Cup exit; here’s why

Live Mint

The Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team is now disqualified from the Super Eight group of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, but few players have decided not to return to their homeland. Along with skipper Babar Azam, five other players, including Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and Azam Khan, have decided to spend some time …

9 months ago

Furious Haris Rauf charges towards fans in heated argument, video goes viral

India Today

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf got into a heated altercation with a fan after the team's group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats Fans must behave, players are with families and have a personal life too. #T20WorldCuppic.twitter.com/tc9EhcW3j1 — Farid Khan June 18, 2024 …

9 months ago

T20 World Cup: Trouble at top continue for Pakistan

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: ".we did not lose this because of one person. The frustration of Pakistan captain Babar Azam was visible in his voice on Sunday afternoon in Lauderhill, Florida. After all, it was the third question about his captaincy since the 15-minute-long post-match press conference began after Pakistan's last T20 World Cup game. As much as there have been questions about …

9 months ago

'Virat Kohli failed, so what? You are leading Pakistan...': Babar Azam mercilessly slammed in hot-headed rant

Hindustan Times

Pakistan were eliminated from the group stage of the T20 World Cup last week, following the losses to the United States and India. The side's survival in the edition depended on Ireland's win over the USA, but the weather gods spoiled Pakistan's chances with rain ensuring no play was possible in Lauderhill. Babar Azam of Pakistan plays a shot during …

9 months ago

Babar Azam admits batting let Pakistan down at T20 World Cup and urges rethink

The Independent

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9 months 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 …

9 months 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 | …

9 months ago

PAK vs IRE, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan beats Ireland to finish campaign with win

The Hindu

Former champions Pakistan beat Ireland by three wickets to register a consolation win over Ireland in their inconsequential T20 World Cup match at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday. Pakistan and Ireland have already been eliminated from the tournament with India and debutants USA progressing to the Super Eight from Group A. Left-arm …

9 months ago

PAK vs IRE: Shaheen Afridi takes two wickets in first over, registers fourth such instance of T20 World Cup 2024

The Hindu

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi rocked Ireland early by dismissing Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker in the first over of the match during their Group A match in Lauderhill on Sunday. Trumpelmann had nabbed Oman’s Kashyap Prajapati and skipper Aqib Ilyas in the first over and reduced the batting side to three for two. Farooqi accounted for Uganda’s Ronak Patel and …

9 months ago

T20 World Cup, Ireland vs Pakistan: Fantasy 11 prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times

Pakistan and Ireland are both out of the 2024 T20 World Cup and will clash in an inconsequential match at Lauderhill on Sunday. Last 5 MATCHES PAKISTAN - ALLLW IRELAND – AWWLL *A- Match abandoned Likely playing XIs Ireland likely XI Batters: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector Allrounders: Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker …

9 months ago

Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen and others' salaries to be reduced, PCB plans strict action after T20 World Cup debacle: Report

Hindustan Times

Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam and star players Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, could face salary cuts as the PCB is reportedly mulling reviewing the central contracts of all players after the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan's Babar Azam with Shaheen Shah Afridi News agency PTI reported that some officials and former players …

9 months ago

Pakistan team divided in 3 groups: Sources reveal reason behind shock T20 World Cup exit

India Today

Pakistan's shock early exit from the T20 World Cup is being blamed on "groupings" within the team and non-performance of senior players during critical moments and it could lead to "major changes" not just in the team but also in the PCB. Pakistan's T20 WC exit: How former cricketers reacted "There are three groups in the team, one led by …

9 months 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 …

9 months ago

Why Pakistan are out of T20 World Cup even before playing their last match against Ireland

Hindustan Times

The United States of America, in its maiden appearance at the T20 World Cup, made history by advancing to the Super 8 stage of the tournament after their last Group A match against Ireland at Lauderhill was washed out without a ball being bowled on Friday. Pakistan's Naseem Shah gets emotional after defeat against India in their Group A match …

9 months ago

'Qudrat ka Nizam betrayed': Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup after USA vs Ireland washout in Lauderhill

Hindustan Times

Florida, Lauderhill, IREvsUSA were some of the trending words in X pretty much all throughout Friday for obvious reasons. It has been raining in Florida for the last few days and the venue for the last few T20 World Cup Group A games, Lauderhill, is just a 40-minute drive from Miami. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan "Qudrat" …

9 months ago

US cricket team advances to second round in Twenty20 World Cup debut at Pakistan’s expense

Associated Press

LAUDERHILL, Fla. — The United States cricket team made more history by reaching the second round in its Twenty20 World Cup debut after its last group game against Ireland was washed out on Friday. Nepal needed two runs from the last ball of the match to win, one run to match South Africa’s modest total of 115-7 and force a …

9 months, 1 week ago

Brian Lara breaks Pakistan hearts by predicting early T20 World Cup exit for Babar Azam's men: 'My money is on USA'

Hindustan Times

Keeping themselves alive in the Super 8 race, Babar Azam's Pakistan lifted late in Group A by defeating Canada on Tuesday. Babar's men outclassed Canada by seven wickets to open their account in the 2024 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup. Even though Pakistan have an outside chance of making the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup with …

9 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan chase down 107 vs Canada to stay alive with 7-wicket win

India Today

Mohammad Rizwan scored a fantastic fifty to guide Pakistan to a campaign-saving seven-wicket win over Canada in the T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York on Tuesday. Johnson, who scored his sixth international fifty, showcased his aggressive style from the outset, hitting consecutive boundaries off Shaheen Shah Afridi's first two deliveries. Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Rizwan inspire a win …

9 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan vs Canada highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Babar's men win by 7 wickets

Hindustan Times

Leading the pace attack of the Green Army in the must-win game against Canada, Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi leaked 11 runs in his first over at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Babar Azam's Pakistan are fighting for survival in their do-or-die clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York. Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten on 53 while skipper Babar …

9 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan vs Canada highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Babar's men win by 7 wickets

Hindustan Times

9 months, 1 week ago

PCB chief blasts Babar Azam and Pakistan, hints at major upheaval after loss to India: 'We have to go for major surgery'

Hindustan Times

After a poor start to the T20 World Cup, Pakistan cricket seems to have hit rock bottom. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi also broke his silence after the team's dismal show in the first two matches. It's not very common when a cricket board's chief criticises their team midway through the tournament, but Naqvi didn't shy away from slamming …

9 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Kirsten admits poor decision making after India prevails over Pakistan in New York

The Hindu

Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group ‘A’ T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the defeat. IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan falters as India wins …

9 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup 2024 qualification scenario: How Pakistan need India's help to make it to Super 8 stage? – India TV

India TV News

Team India left Pakistan gasping for breath in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 after the Men in Green suffered their second loss in the competition in as many games. India face the USA next and would want their arch-rivals to keep winning so that the T20 World Cup lose points. So, big wins for Pakistan in their last …

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PCB refutes reports of suffering massive financial losses in Champions Trophy 2025

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