Hasan Nawaz breaks Babar Azam’s record, scores fastest T20I century for Pakistan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Hasan Nawaz (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Young Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz etched his name into the history books on Friday, becoming the fastest Pakistani to score a century in T20 Internationals. The 22-year-old right-hander achieved the remarkable milestone in just 44 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.Nawaz’s blistering…

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‘We will continue to fall further, if …’: Inzamam-ul-Haq criticises Pakistan cricket administration over decline in performance | Cricket News – The Times of India

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concerns over the ongoing decline in Pakistan cricket, attributing the issues to poor decision-making and frequent changes within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking to journalists in Lahore, Inzamam highlighted how the lack of stability and consistent planning has negatively impacted the national team’s performance in recent years.“We…

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‘Pakistan is its worst enemy’: Former coach Mickey Arthur backs Jason Gillespie after ‘clown’ jab at Aaqib Javed | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mickey Arthur (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has once again found itself in the middle of controversy and chaos following its first-round exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 — a tournament they were hosting on home soil after 29 years. The disappointment has not only triggered fan outrage but also exposed…

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’90’s ka londa’: Waqar Younis hits back at Mohammad Hafeez’s ‘left nothing for Pakistan’ jibe | Cricket News – The Times of India

Waqar Younis and Mohammad Hafeez NEW DELHI: Pakistan pace legend Waqar Younis has taken a dig at former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez after the latter questioned the legacy of stars from the 1990s and early 2000s. Waqar’s response came after Hafeez, during a live television show, claimed that the stars of that era failed to inspire…

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Virat Kohli climbs to No. 4 in latest ODI rankings; Shubman Gill, Babar Azam hold top spots | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Babar Azam (AP Photos) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team‘s batting maestro Virat Kohli has once again displayed his acumen by climbing up the ICC ODI rankings for batters. His match-winning knock of 84 against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal propelled him to the fourth position, a testament to his…

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‘Babar Azam is no Virat Kohli, but …’: Former Pakistan captain defends under-fire star batter – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam in Dubai. (ANI Photo) Pakistan’s disastrous ICC Champions Trophy campaign ended in disappointment, with the hosts failing to register a single win. Their final group-stage game against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was washed out, and they finished last in the Group A standings. A heavy defeat to arch-rivals India only deepened…

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New Zealand, India book Champions Trophy semis berth; hosts Pakistan, Bangladesh knocked out | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: A returning Rachin Ravindra put up a batting masterclass, slamming a solid ton to steer New Zealand to an easy five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy Group A game in Rawalpindi on Monday.The win secured semifinal spots for both New Zealand and India from the group while eliminating hosts Pakistan and…

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Champions Trophy 2025: Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan lift Pakistan to 241 against India | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel of Pakistan runs between the wicket as Harshit Rana of India looks on during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match (Photo by Ryan Lim/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Weighed down by injuries to key players, Pakistan battled through a fluctuating innings to reach 241 all out in 50 overs against India…

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