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3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Enough is enough...': BCCI called out for 'double standard' as PCB all but accepts hybrid model for Champions Trophy

The Champions Trophy stand-off continues between India and Pakistan. Amid the uncertain future of the tournament, former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal said that ICC shouldn't schedule matches between India and Pakistan until these two teams start playing bilateral cricket. Kamran Akmal also stated that if the hybrid model is accepted for the Champions Trophy, then ICC should follow the same …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Kamran Akmal wants India to tour Pak, ‘Pehle aapne…’

Live Mint

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has said that Team India should travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While speaking exclusively to Times of India, Akmal emphasized the importance of keeping politics separate from sports, adding that “when a team like Australia can visit Pakistan, why not India?” With ICC Champions Trophy is set to be held in …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Champions thrash India Champions in WCL 2024 to take spot in a sold out clash at Edgbaston

India TV News

It's India vs Pakistan! India Champions then got both Akmal and Sharjeel in quick succession but the run rate never came down as after the openers' departure, it was Sohaib Maqsood, who took on the Indian bowlers. The final two overs from Anureet Singh and Dhawal Kulkarni helped India prevent Pakistan Champions from getting to 250 but chasing 244 was …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Kamran Akmal apologises for distasteful religious comment on Arshdeep after being pulled up by Harbhajan Singh

India TV News

Former Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Kamran Akmal has apologised for his distasteful comment on Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh on Live TV during the India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Akmal faced backlash for his comments as former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh pulled him up on social media for hurting Sikh sentiments before the ex-Pakistan cricketer …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal insults Sikhs while talking during India-Pakistan World Cup match

Op India

On Sunday, June 9, India and Pakistan clashed once again in a World Cup contest. While most of the reactions from Pakistan after the defeat focused on their own team’s pathetic performance, former Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal chose this moment to mock Sikhs instead. On a show on ARY News, where Kamran Akmal was a guest, he took a jibe …

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1 year ago

Insane to have a selector who was locked up for match fixing: Ramiz Raja lambasts PCB for Salman Butt appointment

Hindustan Times

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday named former cricketer Salman Butt as a consultant member to newly-appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz, along with Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum. Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja was however left baffled at the appointment of Butt and Akmal, calling it "insane" as he lashed out at the board. Ramiz Raja blasted PCB for …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Kamran Akmal backs Babar Azam to break Virat Kohli's 50 ODI centuries record

India TV News

Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has come up with a massive statement backing Babar Azam to break Virat Kohli's record of 50 centuries in ODI cricket. Babar has been in the news for relinquishing captaincy across all formats in international cricket after team's poor performance at the World Cup where Pakistan couldn't even qualify for the semis. While speaking on ARY …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal tells Faheem Ashraf to perform like Hardik Pandya

Op India

Former Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal has advised Pakistani bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf to take tips from the latter’s Indian counterpart Hardik Pandya. This comes after the Pakistan Cricket Board announced squads for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 as well as the three-game ODI series against Afghanistan, which includes Ashraf despite his recent unimpressive performances. It is time Faheem Ashraf also …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Hardik Pandya's captaincy was very ordinary in 2nd T20I against West Indies: Kamran Akmal

India Today

Pakistani keeper-batter Kamran Akmal believes Hardik Pandya was very ordinary as India's captain in the 2nd T20I against West Indies. "Akeal Hosein and Akeal Hosein scored runs towards the end, which suggests that Hardik Pandya wasn't up to the mark with his bowling changes. This is not Hardik Pandya's standard," Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kamran Akmal said. The pacer …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Kamran Akmal announces retirement from all forms of cricket

The Hindu

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after being named on the national selection committee. Kamran, who appeared in 268 international matches for Pakistan until 2017m was also dropped by Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi for the 8th season and instead signed the wicketkeeper to be on its coaching staff. Kamran, who …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Babar Azam should be more aggressive as captain as it's a World Cup year: Kamran Akmal

India Today

Veteran batter Kamran Akmal reckoned that Babar Azam should change his approach to being the skipper of the Pakistan national team across all three formats. However, Babar has failed to lead Pakistan to victory even in one home Test match since January 2022. Akmal, who last donned the national jersey back in 2017, said that Babar should be more aggressive …

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1 year, 11 months ago

‘This Indian bowling attack might struggle against top teams’: PAK star makes bold claim

Hindustan Times

The Indian bowling attack spearheaded by Mohammed Shami produced a top-notch show against New Zealand in the second ODI played at Raipur on Saturday. Mohammed Shami with Umran Malik Despite the clinical show, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal feels that the Indian bowling line-up will “struggle” good tracks. “This Indian bowling unit might struggle in conditions that are good for batting, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Very important for India to accommodate Umran Malik in the playing XI: Kamran Akmal

India Today

Veteran wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has suggested that India should look to accommodate Umran Malik in their playing eleven. It is very important for India to accommodate Umran Malik in the playing XI," said Akmal. Akmal also went on to suggest that the Indian bowling lineup will look very strong once Jasprit Bumrah returns to the fold. The bowling lineup will …

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2 years ago

'Vo Yasir Shah ke ek ungli ke baraabar bhi nahi hai': Pakistan's Kamran Akmal makes explosive 'leg-spinner' remark

Hindustan Times

Pakistan will return to action on December 26 when the side takes on New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series at home. Yasir Shah For the series against New Zealand, Pakistan have continued to omit one of their star spinner Yasir Shah; the 36-year-old wasn't a part of the squad against England in the Test series as …

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2 years ago

Look at Ben Stokes' captaincy and Babar's, at least have some maturity now: Kamran Akmal

India Today

Veteran wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal slammed Babar Azam as he compared him with Ben Stokes and asked the Pakistan captain to show some maturity. The veteran wicketkeeper on his YouTube channel, as quoted by Hindustan Times, first congratulated the England team for the win and said it was a big achievement for Stokes and Co. Akmal also compared the captaincy of …

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2 years, 3 months ago

'Ye sahi tareeke se Paradon bhi nahi de sakte': Pakistan veteran brutally attacks PCB medical team over Shaheen's injury

Hindustan Times

Controversy erupted in Pakistan cricket earlier this week when the side's legendary former captain Shahid Afridi claimed on a national TV channel that Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan's leading fast bowler, paid for his own flights and hotel room for his rehab in the United Kingdom. The former skipper also said that he had arranged a doctor for Shaheen in the UK, …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Former ICC umpire Asad Rauf passes away

The Hindu

Former International Cricket Council umpire and former Pakistan first class player Asad Rauf passed away aged 66 on Thursday following a cardiac arrest. “Sad to know about the news of former ICC umpire Asad Rauf’s demise” he wrote. Sad to know about the news of former ICC umpire Asad Rauf's demise…May Allah grant him magfirat and give his family sabr …

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2 years, 3 months ago

IND vs PAK T20 WC: ‘Reach Virat Kohli's level first’ – Kamran Akmal recalls on his advice to Babar Azam

India TV News

Highlights Akmal had advised Babar not to take captaincy too early Babar scored 68 runs in 6 Asia Cup matches as Pakistan lost in the final to Sri Lanka Virat and Babar will next meet in the T20 World Cup in Australia Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal has recalled the moment he advised current Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on the …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan: Sacrificial goat of Kamran Akmal stolen from his house in Lahore

Op India

Days before Eid ul Adha, former captain of the Pakistani cricket team wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal made it to headlines for the reason he would not solicit. In a theft that took place at Kamran Akmal’s residential home at a private housing society in Lahore, one the sacrificial goats that he had purchased for the upcoming Eid ul Adha was stolen …

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2 years, 8 months ago

'We've always helped relatives who wanted to play': Umar Akmal reacts to Babar Azam's claim about being 'denied shoes'

Hindustan Times

Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Umar Akmal has reacted to Babar Azam's claim that his cousin had denied him a “pair of joggers” during his formative years in cricket. Babar Azam; Umar Akmal "I asked my cousin to lend me a pair of joggers if he had it but he refused saying he didn't have one," Babar had said. Roughly four months later, …

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2 years, 10 months ago

'Things heated up a bit...': Kamran Akmal recalls his Asia Cup feud with Gautam Gambhir

Hindustan Times

A chatterbox behind the stumps, Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal was involved in a heated on-field altercation with Gautam Gambhir. The 40-year-old stumper has recalled the scuffle against Indian players, saying that things got more heated with Gambhir due to "misunderstandings." In a video shared by Legends League Cricket on their social media, Akmal clarified that he now shares a healthy …

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3 years ago

Kamran Akmal withdraws from PSL protesting relegation to silvery category

The Hindu

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has withdrawn from the 2022 PSL edition after protesting his relegation to the silver category during the players draft. “I don’t think I deserve to be playing in the silver category,” Kamran who last played for Pakistan in 2017, said. I don’t think I deserve this treatment.” “I was surprised when initially the board demoted …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Umar Akmal leaves Pakistan to play league cricket in California

India TV News

Controversial Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has left the country to play league cricket in the United States. Espncricinfo reported that the 31-year-old has signed a short-term contract with Northern Cricket California Association and is open to exploring a long-term future which will sever his ties with Pakistan cricket. Akmal is the younger brother of former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal, who …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan's Umar Akmal makes comeback after serving ban, named in Central Punjab side

The Hindu

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal is set to play competitive cricket for the first time since February 2020 after being named in the Central Punjab squad for the upcoming domestic season. Umar, who was recently allowed to resume playing club cricket in Lahore, was banned by the PCB last year for not reporting spot-fixing offers made to him during the Pakistan …

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'Enough is enough...': BCCI called out for 'double standard' as PCB all but accepts hybrid model for Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025: Kamran Akmal wants India to tour Pak, ‘Pehle aapne…’

Pakistan Champions thrash India Champions in WCL 2024 to take spot in a sold out clash at Edgbaston

Kamran Akmal apologises for distasteful religious comment on Arshdeep after being pulled up by Harbhajan Singh

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal insults Sikhs while talking during India-Pakistan World Cup match

Insane to have a selector who was locked up for match fixing: Ramiz Raja lambasts PCB for Salman Butt appointment

Kamran Akmal backs Babar Azam to break Virat Kohli's 50 ODI centuries record

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal tells Faheem Ashraf to perform like Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya's captaincy was very ordinary in 2nd T20I against West Indies: Kamran Akmal

Kamran Akmal announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Babar Azam should be more aggressive as captain as it's a World Cup year: Kamran Akmal

‘This Indian bowling attack might struggle against top teams’: PAK star makes bold claim

Very important for India to accommodate Umran Malik in the playing XI: Kamran Akmal

'Vo Yasir Shah ke ek ungli ke baraabar bhi nahi hai': Pakistan's Kamran Akmal makes explosive 'leg-spinner' remark

Look at Ben Stokes' captaincy and Babar's, at least have some maturity now: Kamran Akmal

'Ye sahi tareeke se Paradon bhi nahi de sakte': Pakistan veteran brutally attacks PCB medical team over Shaheen's injury

Former ICC umpire Asad Rauf passes away

IND vs PAK T20 WC: ‘Reach Virat Kohli's level first’ – Kamran Akmal recalls on his advice to Babar Azam

Pakistan: Sacrificial goat of Kamran Akmal stolen from his house in Lahore

'We've always helped relatives who wanted to play': Umar Akmal reacts to Babar Azam's claim about being 'denied shoes'

'Things heated up a bit...': Kamran Akmal recalls his Asia Cup feud with Gautam Gambhir

Kamran Akmal withdraws from PSL protesting relegation to silvery category

Umar Akmal leaves Pakistan to play league cricket in California

Pakistan's Umar Akmal makes comeback after serving ban, named in Central Punjab side