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Pakistan captain Rizwan takes six catches in ODI against Australia, levels world record
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan captain Rizwan takes six catches in ODI against Australia, levels world record

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, : Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan levelled the world record for completing most catches in a men's ODI innings and became the ninth wicketkeeper to join the exclusive club. Pakistan captain Rizwan takes six catches in ODI against Australia, levels world record During Pakistan's ODI victory over the Baggy Greens on Friday, Rizwan completed a whopping six catches to …

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Rizwan: I'm not a king, but I'll serve my teammates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rizwan: I'm not a king, but I'll serve my teammates

India Today  

New Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has stated that he will not act like a king but rather be looking to serve his teammates in his first message to the Pakistan squad. Rizwan emphasized that the entire team is one unit and that he will ensure that all 15 members act as leaders in their own way. He also assured …

Pakistan Triumphs Over England in Thrilling Test Series in Rawalpindi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan Triumphs Over England in Thrilling Test Series in Rawalpindi

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan secured a 2-1 series win against England in Rawalpindi, with a dominant performance from their spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan. Noman and Khan bowled all 20 wickets in the second Test, restricting England to a low score of 112 and securing a series-clinching nine-wicket win in the final Test.

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Ex-PAK star's ramrod-straight take on Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy ambitions: 'It's just like how Babar Azam likes...'
4 months ago

Ex-PAK star's ramrod-straight take on Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy ambitions: 'It's just like how Babar Azam likes...'

Hindustan Times  

Jasprit Bumrah has often expressed his desire to become the Indian captain, and he has also led the Asian Giants in the postponed Test against England in 2022. He also took a dig at Bumrah's statement on the captaincy and stated it's just like how Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam likes his captaincy despite having an underwhelming record. "About Jasprit …

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Rohit Sharma is a very experienced captain: Ricky Ponting
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma is a very experienced captain: Ricky Ponting

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting hailed Rohit Sharma's "outstanding" captaincy in India's six-run win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup here and praised him for the manner in which he backed his bowlers while defending a small total. "Rohit Sharma is a very experienced captain, isn't he? But, it's one thing for the captain to set a …

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'How does Babar Azam expect to be Virat Kohli': Pakistan captain roasted by viral streamer IShowSpeed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'How does Babar Azam expect to be Virat Kohli': Pakistan captain roasted by viral streamer IShowSpeed

Hindustan Times  

It couldn't get much worse for Babar Azam as Pakistan began their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a stuttering note, crashing to a Super Over defeat against co-hosts USA, in Texas on Thursday. IShowSpeed roasted Babar Azam and compared him to Virat Kohli. You can't even win against USA Comparing Babar to his favourite cricketer, he said, "How do …

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Why did Rohit Sharma retire against Ireland? India captain's one-liner followed by message for Pakistan match
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why did Rohit Sharma retire against Ireland? India captain's one-liner followed by message for Pakistan match

Hindustan Times  

Team India performed sublimely on Wednesday, defeating Ireland by 8 wickets in the T20 World Cup opener in New York. It was a one-sided match on a tricky surface in New York, with Paul Stirling's side being bowled out on just 96 after Indian captain Rohit Sharma opted to bowl. India's captain Rohit Sharma celebrates his half century during the …

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"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC
6 months, 2 weeks ago

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Australia great Ricky Ponting believes an inexperienced Pakistani batter Saim Ayub can make an impact during the T20 World Cup and said the young player at the top of Men in Green's batting order might cause a surprise. "He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC …

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Shahid Afridi opposes Babar Azam's captaincy return in stern reaction to Shaheen's sacking: 'If change was necessary...'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi opposes Babar Azam's captaincy return in stern reaction to Shaheen's sacking: 'If change was necessary...'

Hindustan Times  

In a stunning move ahead of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan's star batter, Babar Azam, was reinstated as the captain of the white-ball side, taking over from fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. This decision came after Afridi led the team to a disappointing 1-4 series loss against New Zealand in January, prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee to unanimously recommend …

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Shaheen Afridi to be sacked? Shadab miffed by rumours, backs Pakistan captain
9 months ago

Shaheen Afridi to be sacked? Shadab miffed by rumours, backs Pakistan captain

India Today  

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan is unhappy with the reports suggesting that Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to be sacked as the captain of the T20I team. Speaking at the press conference after Islamabad United made it to the Pakistan Super League final, the all-rounder said that there needs to long-term thinking and the pacer should be given the long rope. …

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Dhruv Jurel closes in on former Pakistan captain after player of the match performance in Ranchi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dhruv Jurel closes in on former Pakistan captain after player of the match performance in Ranchi

India TV News  

When two players made their debut in Rajkot - Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, all the focus was on the former considering the amount of hard work and ignorance from selectors he had to handle before finally earning the much-awaited Test cap. But the real magic from him happened in the fourth Test, second of his career, as Jurel played …

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Shan Masood, Shaheen Afridi named Pakistan Test and T20I captain
1 year, 1 month ago

Shan Masood, Shaheen Afridi named Pakistan Test and T20I captain

The Hindu  

Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi were named Pakistan captain for Test and T20s, respectively after Babar Azam stepped down from the post. The onus now is not just on the leader but on everyone to take Pakistan’s red ball team forward, create an identity, prepare the kind of a blueprint that would excite our fans.” The PCB said that Masood …

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PAK vs AFG | Our bowling was not up to the mark, says Babar Azam
1 year, 2 months ago

PAK vs AFG | Our bowling was not up to the mark, says Babar Azam

The Hindu  

A disappointed Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Monday admitted that his side's bowling attack was not up to the mark after Afghanistan beat them by eight wickets in yet another World Cup upset in Chennai. "We had a good total, but in bowling, we were not up to the mark because we weren't taking wickets in the middle overs," Babar …

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Babar Azam’s Indian superfan Alaysha makes 850-km journey from Bhopal to Hyderabad to watch Pakistan captain in action
1 year, 2 months ago

Babar Azam’s Indian superfan Alaysha makes 850-km journey from Bhopal to Hyderabad to watch Pakistan captain in action

The Hindu  

Teenage obsession is knit tightly with emotional attachments, stitched with innumerable memories. For 14-year-old Alaysha, her love for Babar Azam has brought her to Hyderabad from Bhopal to watch the Pakistan captain in the flesh. The obsession is such that she claims to be Babar’s ‘biggest fan’ and has come with her family to watch Pakistan play against the Netherlands …

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Babar Azam fastest to 19 ODI centuries, beats Hashim Amla and Virat Kohli
1 year, 3 months ago

Babar Azam fastest to 19 ODI centuries, beats Hashim Amla and Virat Kohli

The Hindu  

Babar’s feat 102The number of innings taken by Pakistani Babar Azam to reach his 19th ODI century during his knock of 151 against Nepal in Multan on 30 August 2023. Youngest Sri Lankan to claim a four-wicket haul in an ODI match Age Bowler Opp Venue Date Result 20y-256d Matheesha Pathirana Ban Pallekele 31 Aug 2023 Won 20y-280d Chaminda Vaas …

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‘Babar Azam is going to have a lot of difficulty’: Kaif bypasses Bumrah, picks India bowler to stop Pakistan captain
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Babar Azam is going to have a lot of difficulty’: Kaif bypasses Bumrah, picks India bowler to stop Pakistan captain

Hindustan Times  

Who will be India's best bet to stop Pakistan captain Babar Azam? The pace spearhead will play his first multi-nation tournament since the 2021 T20 World Cup and will be Rohit Sharma's main weapon to peg back the in-form Pakistan batting line-up in their Asia Cup 2023 opener on September 2 in Pallekele. And the last time he came up …

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Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Disagrees With PCB On Venue Controversy. Here's What He Said
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Disagrees With PCB On Venue Controversy. Here's What He Said

ABP News  

The bilateral cricket ties between arch-nemesis India and Pakistan have been suspended due to persistent geopolitical tensions between them. Announcement of ICC Men's 2023 ODI World Cup schedule was delayed since Pakistan wasn't happy with the draft schedule shared with them. Major controversy erupted as ICC's draft schedule says that Pakistan will square off against India on October 15 at …

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Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Smriti Mandhana Doubtful For India's Opener Against Pakistan, Harmanpreet Kaur's Fitness Also A Concern- Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Smriti Mandhana Doubtful For India's Opener Against Pakistan, Harmanpreet Kaur's Fitness Also A Concern- Report

ABP News  

Cape Town: India vice captain Smriti Mandhana is likely to miss the Women's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan on Sunday as she is yet to recover from a finger injury she suffered during a warm-up game. This could be a huge blow to the Women's team who will be aiming to complete a unique double of winning both the …

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'The Pakistan captain is protesting against his own board for his own security': Rashid Latif on Babar vs PCB standoff
2 years ago

'The Pakistan captain is protesting against his own board for his own security': Rashid Latif on Babar vs PCB standoff

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan cricket has entered in a turmoil after captain Babar Azam refused to take field on Day 2 of the third Test against England as form of a protest. Babar Azam's faceoff with PCB and its security personnel has taken a controversial turn Weighing in on the whole incident, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif, who confirmed the development on a …

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Huge controversy as Babar Azam at loggerheads with PCB, Pakistan captain refuses to take field in protest: Report
2 years ago

Huge controversy as Babar Azam at loggerheads with PCB, Pakistan captain refuses to take field in protest: Report

Hindustan Times  

The third Test between Pakistan and England took a huge controversial turn after captain Babar Azam refused to take field on Day 2 in Karachi. Pakistan's Babar Azam refused to take the field in the first hour on Day 2 of the Karachi Test "An incident took place last night. As per a report in PTI, Babar and the security …

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'Not as strong as we think': Former captain points out major problem for Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

'Not as strong as we think': Former captain points out major problem for Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan showed why they are considered the best in T20Is by leading their side to a 10-wicket win over England on Thursday. Pakistan managed to beat England by 10 wickets despite conceded 199 runs However, the fact remains that the Pakistan bowling attack conceded nearly 200 runs to England. Pacer Shaheen Afridi …

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Harbhajan Singh has his say on whether Babar Azam should be part of Fab Four
2 years, 7 months ago

Harbhajan Singh has his say on whether Babar Azam should be part of Fab Four

Hindustan Times  

With Pakistan captain Babar Azam's rise in international cricket with his incredible consistency and ability to win matches for his team, the debate of the youngster being part of the famous Fab Four grows stronger. Veterans and experts have all placed their opinion on whether Babar should join Virat Kohli in the elite list, and former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh …

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'If we go by his word, we don't have any strength': Ex-PAK captain says Ramiz Raja isn't 'chartered accountant-chairman'
2 years, 9 months ago

'If we go by his word, we don't have any strength': Ex-PAK captain says Ramiz Raja isn't 'chartered accountant-chairman'

Hindustan Times  

It may have been over three days since Pakistan and Australia played out a dull draw in the first Test in Rawalpindi. However, the criticism over the pitch at the Pindi Cricket Stadium has continued with many former Pakistan cricketers lashing out at the Pakistan Cricket Board. Following the end of the first Test, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt had …

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‘Deserter’ to Desert Warrior: How an Officer Escaped Hospital to Join Battle against Pakistan in 1971
3 years ago

‘Deserter’ to Desert Warrior: How an Officer Escaped Hospital to Join Battle against Pakistan in 1971

News 18  

I always wanted to be a soldier; my grandfather’s service in the cavalry of the British Indian Army was a great motivation. The moving finger of fate records Kishore Badbade as the first officer war casualty of 12 Infantry Division in enemy action on 6 December, 1971. Bawa, the 20 Lancers Commandant, sent me along with his adjutant Captain A.S. …

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